At some point, people stagger out for food. I'm planning on walking over to Pikes place chowder for lunch, since it's a madhouse in weekends.

That sounds like a good idea, aside from the chowder part (unless it's corn chowder), but I'm sure there are plentiful options.

If the local-istas are planning things (or even just contemplating planning), that would be helpful to know to determine what's the what.

Vortex, did you change your hair? ;-)

ooh ... you haven't seen my hair! yes, I changed it two years ago, but I haven't been to a F2F since.

Saturday is also the Solstice Festival in Fremont...

We'll be getting in on Thursday and will be up for doing something on Friday.

Can anyone recommend a good place to go for oysters? Are they good in Seattle? I'm assuming they would be, but I have run across weirder things in my life. I think Friday would be a good day to sit outside with a cool beer and oysters.

Also, I've got the official "SNOG" shirt in my possession and since I'm not coming in until Friday noon, I figure it would be good to pass it on to someone who will be around on Thursday to start greeting people with it. Any takers?

If anyone is a big fan of fresh salmon and can afford it, head over to Pike Place Market before you leave and get a fish with travel packing to take home. My sister and I did this several years ago when we were coming home and brought back two fish (one for each parent)--it cost around $50 for the cooler and dry ice, but we were able to check it on the plane.

A quick car-rental question; which companies do you like, which should I avoid? I'll be getting a car from Burbank airport in LA.

Hi! I know one or two of you remember me... I'm thinking of attending this shindig, being as I had so much fun with y'all in Atlanta! It'll depend largely on $$ (I just bought a house). Is it too late to get the group rate on a room?

Oh, and Frank... you *are* bringing THE HAT, aren't you?

Oh, Zenkitty, yay! It shouldn't be too late to get the group rate on a room.