Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,005
connoisseur
|
OP
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,005 |
Will be going to the Seattle area at the end of the month for 6 days and was wondering if anyone has recommendations for the local sites and good restaurants in the area. Thanks in advance. Mel N.
Last edited by onn; 10/25/08 10:53 PM.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,898
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,898 |
Try PM'ing Tomtuttle if you don't hear back directly here.
Jason
Epic 80-800: HG Cherry
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 395
devotee
|
devotee
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 395 |
The Sci-Fi Museum and Hall of Fame is in Seattle.
M80s/VP160/QS8s/EP350; M22s; M3s.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488 |
Mel, I'd love to join you for a meal or something if we can make our schedules mesh.
Don't miss the Museum of Flight.
Are you a beer guy? If so, there are many wonderful brewpubs.
Best steak is at Metropolitan Grill. It will exceed your expectations, but bring money.
The Experience Music Project is right next to the Scifi museum. Go there. It's great. Not far from the Space Needle, which is a really expensive elevator ride worth every penny on a decent day.
It's worth walking around Pike Place Market.
I'll try to find some other stuff and post later or tomorrow.
Hope you have fun! Send me a PM.
bibere usque ad hilaritatem
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,044
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,044 |
Sorry, Tom, but I have to point out that the Space Needle is not anywhere near as tall as is depicted in just about every Seattle advert, postcard, and marketing item that I have seen. Still looks cool, but it isn't as tall as you may have been led to believe.
I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,955
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,955 |
Ummm, just cause you have a small space needle is no reason to make fun of Tom's.
With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 16,441
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 16,441 |
Nice one.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488 |
The observation deck is only 520 feet high, but what makes it nice is that it is somewhat removed (north of) the city core. You can easily see Elliott Bay, Lake Washington, Lake Union, Vashon Island, Puget Sound, etc. So, it's not the height, it's the perspective on the beautiful landscape that makes it special. Plus, it is conveniently located near the Experience Music Project.
bibere usque ad hilaritatem
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,471
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,471 |
Jimi Hendrix was one of the first to use a guitar as a phallus, so I guess that's appropo.
Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,444 Likes: 16
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,444 Likes: 16 |
Don't walk around the neighborhood surrounding the needle. Unless it's changed since I was there ten years ago, it's not one to wander around in. I had a couple confrontations walking between the needle and Pikes. The food at the needle was nasty as well. Great veiw though....
I love to wander around Pikes. I've found some pretty good food there too.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458 |
:)So, it's not the height, it's the perspective on the beautiful landscape that makes it special. The plot goes deeper: Tom's saying it's not the size, but the way it's used that makes it so very special. Really, doesn't every guy with a short needle try the same argument?
::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 16,441
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 16,441 |
Some go so far as to call it a a landmark as opposed to a needle.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654 |
Mel, as has been mentioned, the Pike Place Market is a fascinating place. We stayed a few days at the Inn At The Market, with a view overlooking the Market and the Bay.
-----------------------------------
Enjoy the music, not the equipment.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,077 Likes: 7
Founder, Axiom Upgrade Club shareholder in the making
|
Founder, Axiom Upgrade Club shareholder in the making
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,077 Likes: 7 |
Regina Spektor at Pike Place MarketI doubt you'll run into her there, but you know I had to post it.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,005
connoisseur
|
OP
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,005 |
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Hopefully this info will keep me out of trouble for the next week. Looks like I may be leaving today instead of tomorrow. Tom PM me if you still want to meet up Mel N.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488 |
I just wanted to thank Mel for taking some time out of his adventure to join me for dinner last night. We had a wonderful visit, and I now know much more about Junior Hockey than I ever thought prudent, although I still lack Mel's passion. We dined on some lovely fresh seafood, and I developed a renewed case of Axiom equipment envy.
Mostly, my joy and wonder over the fine people who gather here was renewed.
Thank you, Mel!
bibere usque ad hilaritatem
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,488 Likes: 9
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,488 Likes: 9 |
Junior Hockey... Yeah, I bet earing about the Oilers all night long can be tedious!
See Mojo's signature
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420 |
WHL junior hockey team in Edmonton are the Oil Kings in case anyone is interested.
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458 |
Did he learn lots about swimming?
::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,955
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,955 |
WHL junior hockey team in Edmonton are the Oil Kings in case anyone is interested. Hmmm. Actually though, I think that back in the late 70's the Edmonton Oilers were indeed a WHL team. I only recall this because the emergence of the Oilers into the NHL in (79 maybe,) brought with it the emerging legend which was Wayne Gretzky.
With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,488 Likes: 9
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,488 Likes: 9 |
WHL then meant World Hockey League (out of which 5 teams merged with the NHL in 79--Oilers, Jets, Nordiques, Whalers and one I cannot remember just now). Jakewash was refering to the Western Hockey League which is of the same caliber as OHL and LHJMQ).
CORRECTION: Actually, it was the World Hockey Association.... (WHA)
Last edited by EFalardeau; 11/04/08 08:51 PM.
See Mojo's signature
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,955
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,955 |
Ahhh Gotcha. I'm an East Coaster so I declare intellectual negligence on that basis.
With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420 |
It's Ok Murph, we understand.
The OHL, LHJMQ and the WHL make up the Canadian Major Junior Hockey league.
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488 |
I knew that. Now.
bibere usque ad hilaritatem
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,602
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,602 |
Better a Wheat King than an Oil King. Probably the only team in this province that could make me want to go work for a sports team again. Bren R.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,005
connoisseur
|
OP
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,005 |
Thanks Tom for taking the time to meet up with me. Now that your a hockey expert you can start attending Thunderbird games Mel N.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,955
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,955 |
It's Ok Murph, we understand.
The OHL, LHJMQ and the WHL make up the Canadian Major Junior Hockey league. I was familiar with the OHL and Quebec League but the WHL did trip me up.. Here in Atlantic Canada, we have seven teams in the LHJMQ. Although you made me think twice on that one too because my home province is primarily anglophone, so we call it the reverse "QMJHL or Quebec Major Junior Hockey League" instead of the "Ligue de Hockey Junior Majeur du Quebec." Crazy French people, always saying everything backwards.
With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,488 Likes: 9
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,488 Likes: 9 |
See Mojo's signature
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,602
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,602 |
Crazy French people, always saying everything backwards. And there's no such thing as a French death metal song... even the Sex Pistols lose their edge when it's L'Anarchie pour Le U.K. of course, I also don't think it's possible to write a German love song. Bren R.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786 |
I also don't think it's possible to write a German love song. I beg to differ! Ein prosit, ein prosit.... Now there is true love.
Fred
------- Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420 |
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,602
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,602 |
A prostate, a prostate?
I think you proved my point.
(Honestly though, it's a drink or a toast, no?)
Bren R.
|
|
|
Re: Pacific Northwest
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,488 Likes: 9
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,488 Likes: 9 |
See Mojo's signature
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics24,945
Posts442,479
Members15,617
|
Most Online2,082 Jan 22nd, 2020
|
|
0 members (),
1,067
guests, and
3
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|