Hi all. I'm back safe n sound in TX. I'm over 400 posts behind in Bitches. Silly work, punishing me for going on vacation with a MILLION e-mails! Blargh.

Anyhow, wanted to thank those that met up with, or tried to, while in DC! I had a blast in your fair city. I can't wait to go back and enjoy more of the museums. I really need about a month I think.

pokes head in

Hi folks!

Still getting proposals from hotels, but the frontrunner right now is Hotel Nexus. They're a little far away from the center of Seattle, but there's still a lot to do there and they have a complimentary scheduled shuttle to other points of interest. Room are $119/night, and include free parking, free wifi, and complimentary breakfast.

I should have a full workup of all the proposals by Monday next week - I'm not very worried about rooms filling up, since apparently no one is booking right now. Even the Hilton wants to wheel and deal.

that's good news for us , juliana

edit: sneaky extra letters.

They kind of had me at

Complimentary Hot Breakfast - Served daily with Make-Your-Own Belgian Waffles.

Ooh, we had that in Madison. Fun! (Once the old ladies in line behind you help you figure out what to do.)

ETA: Not that fun.

Pros with Hotel Nexus, BTW, include closer proximity to the localistas (except meara) and proximity to a bus hub if you want to head downtown.

Looks like the Mariners are playing Diamondbacks that weekend. I know some folks are Baseball fans. Just an idea.

(yes, I am trying to convince myself to go. I think I might be able to get the time off! I think the biggest hurdle will be finances.)

I would be totally down for going to a baseball game, especially one where I can root against the dreaded Snakes!