Per former-&-future Seattleite Yutsano:
Looks like we are settled for Sunday January 31st at 10am. Come one come all! Could I get a post tomorrow so I can get a head count? I’ll be able to check in during the day after my appointment tomorrow morning.
Venue: The Watershed, 10104 3rd Ave NE. Menu (.pdf) at the link, and I must admit it looks delicious!
Lurkers, spouses & friends always welcome. Drop a comment below if you’re planning to be there, or send me an email (click my name in the right-hand column, or annelaurie at verizon dot net) if you have questions, and I’ll forward them to Yutsano.
opiejeanne
My husband and I are coming, and I will check on our daughters to see if they are coming.
Yutsano
I’ll call the Watershed today and request a table for 12. Thanks to hitchhiker we should be well taken care of. I’ll check for a more accurate headcount later as well.
And YAAAAAAAAAY!
Davis X. Machina
Is that the Bernbros meet-up, or the Hill-bot meet up?
opiejeanne
@Davis X. Machina: Ho ho. If my youngest shows up we will have both.
Davis X. Machina
@opiejeanne: I hope we all can decide, peacefully, who gets to wear the “Progressive” rocker as part of their colors.
Mike J
@Davis X. Machina: O’Malley maniacs.
Just Some Fuckhead
Pictures or it didn’t happen.
MobiusKlein
@Davis X. Machina: for other real life manifestations of online communities, I have found more commity n the flesh than digital
FourTen
ok, I just saw last Thursday’s TDS with that New Yorker political reporter and he’s sitting there and can’t explain why Trump and his fans don’t like political reporters. He must not just own a mirror or a TV or know where he was at that exact moment. Comedy Central has filled an hour almost every night for over a decade pointing out why.
whats that line about ppl not understanding something if their paycheck depends on it? I’m getting legit scared now.
Amir Khalid
I hate it when you guys organise meet-ups that are so far away from KL. Pout.
Meanwhile, The New York Times has endorsed Hillary for the Democratic presidential nomination. Its argument is very similar to my own: she has broader and deeper qualifications for the Oval Office than Bernie, and she’s miles ahead of those Republican wack jobs. Should I be embarrassed or proud of that?
Baud
@Amir Khalid:
And she is and will be more click-baity for them than Bernie. Think of the ad revenue.
CaseyL
@Amir Khalid: If I ever win a big lottery, we’ll have a meet-up in KL. How do you feel about a bunch of BJers showing up on your doorstep? :) Do you have any plans to visit the States? Wherever you go, there may be some of us (We’re Everywhere! Like Pod People!) and a meetup could be arranged.
I was a little surprised to see the NYT endorse Hillary, because they never miss a chance to trash her in their news and commentary.
Amir Khalid
@CaseyL:
Alas, I haven’t been to the US since the first Clinton was president. And I’m no longer really well enough to commute, let alone travel. But meeting a whole bunch of the Juicitariat sounds marvelous.
Yutsano
@Amir Khalid: They also endorsed Kasich, so take that for what it’s worth.
Does Malaysia have religious travel restrictions like most of the Middle East does? Sucks I can only go to Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan.
Amir Khalid
@Yutsano:
I’ve met American Jews in Malaysia. As far as I know there’s no restriction on Jewish people entering the country, only on Israeli nationals. You should be okay for travel to Malaysia. Malaysian passports are good for travel to any country except Israel, and a Malaysian with an Israeli entry stamp in their passport will have some ‘splainin to do.
debbie
@Yutsano:
As if Jayson Blair and Judith Miller haven’t been insult enough.
opiejeanne
@Amir Khalid: Get on a plane right now! You can make it. Edited to say I’m sorry you are not well enough to travel.
I’m curious, are you a US citizen? If so, I am embarrassed that did not realize it.
opiejeanne
@Davis X. Machina: Ha! I forget, are you in this area?
Amir Khalid
@opiejeanne:
No. I’m not American.What gave you that idea?
satby
Have a wonderful time you all!
Yutsano
UPDATE: we’re all set! Called Liz at the contact hitchhiker left, set for 12 but I let her know the number would be fluid. This gonna be gud!
chopper
I should be there. Maybe a bit closer to 10:30.
Davis X. Machina
@opiejeanne: No…. all the way over the other side — Maine.
Major Major Major Major
I might be late, or not there… Day after a friend’s wedding, you know how these things go. But if I’m there I’ll be plus one.
PsiFighter37
Hope it is a good one! I have some hazy memories of the one we had back in July 2013 at Pike Brewing…was a good time! Had a couple many drinks though ;)
opiejeanne
@Amir Khalid: The end of your comment in #10 startled me. Why should you be ashamed if not a citizen of the US? We should be ashamed.
opiejeanne
@Major Major Major Major: I hope you make it.
opiejeanne
@Davis X. Machina: Drat.
opiejeanne
@Yutsano: Has Mike J. checked in? I hope he’s there tomorrow. My husband has some questions about Washington’s caucus system and I think he’d know the answers.
Yutsano
@opiejeanne: Last I heard he was coming. If he shows up later on I’ll check with him for sure.
opiejeanne
@Yutsano: Thanks.
thalarctosMaritimus
Count me as 1. Iain sends his regrets, but the prospect of unexpected solo time for writing proved irresistible.
Yutsano
And we’re here! 8 so far but more are welcome!