Thanks for the heads up...I've got a week and a half of living in Seattle before my job starts, I think I'll just have to get in a few practice runs until then. The only other option would be to take the Burke Gilman all the way to Redmond but that's 23 miles and would probably take twice as long...or I could just straight up drive (no idea how long that would take with traffic), but I'll be getting a free orca pass with work and would rather save on gas money.
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Thanks for the heads up...I've got a week and a half of living in Seattle before my job starts, I think I'll just have to get in a few practice runs until then. The only other option would be to take the Burke Gilman all the way to Redmond but that's 23 miles and would probably take twice as long...or I could just straight up drive (no idea how long that would take with traffic), but I'll be getting a free orca pass with work and would rather save on gas money.
Redmond and not a Microsoftie? 
The commute across 520 isn't too bad going from Seattle to Redmond in the morning, if you're taking the bus. If you're driving, it's not that bad either, but it's expensive with the tolls now ($3.58 or so each way at peak times)
In the evening, going from Redmond to Seattle, it's fucking horrible no matter what you do.
Also, since you're in Green Lake, I-90 is evil at all times of day, no matter if it's a weekend or weekday. I don't get how that road is always so terrible, but it is.
So...yeah, if you can work it out, the bus system is probably your best shot.
Also, I know a bunch of people who simply bike the entire way to Redmond from the Green Lake or U-District area - the Burke Gilman trail is almost entirely flat and easy to rid the entire way, and connects with other similar trails that should take you all the way to Redmond.
The commute across 520 isn't too bad going from Seattle to Redmond in the morning, if you're taking the bus. If you're driving, it's not that bad either, but it's expensive with the tolls now ($3.58 or so each way at peak times)
In the evening, going from Redmond to Seattle, it's fucking horrible no matter what you do.
Also, since you're in Green Lake, I-90 is evil at all times of day, no matter if it's a weekend or weekday. I don't get how that road is always so terrible, but it is.
So...yeah, if you can work it out, the bus system is probably your best shot.
Also, I know a bunch of people who simply bike the entire way to Redmond from the Green Lake or U-District area - the Burke Gilman trail is almost entirely flat and easy to rid the entire way, and connects with other similar trails that should take you all the way to Redmond.
nVidiot_Whore
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Yeah keep in mind my comments are more historically. I've heard with the tolls 520 is significantly better, which just makes sense.. but of course, monies.
So long term I'd say it's unpredictable for you.. depends on what happens with the 520 project.
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR520Bridge/timeline.htm
And this also has to do with the 520 project.
Historically I-90 was the much better highway.
In my experience at least. (used to live in Factoria, worked in downtown Seattle.)
So long term I'd say it's unpredictable for you.. depends on what happens with the 520 project.
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR520Bridge/timeline.htm
And this also has to do with the 520 project.
Historically I-90 was the much better highway.
In my experience at least. (used to live in Factoria, worked in downtown Seattle.)
I will test that route out as well...hopefully it won't take more than 1 1/2 hours.
freenudemacusers
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I definitely do not miss the valley freeway during rush hour. Mah gawd
distantmantra
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I do the reverse I-5 to 18 commute. Drive from my house in Greenlake to work in Auburn. Most days it takes me 30 minutes to get to work (leave around 6:30am), and 40 minutes to get home (head home around 2:45pm).
Hey there, neighbor. Where at in Greenlake?
Hey there, neighbor. Where at in Greenlake?
I commute to Issaquah from the U-District. I-90 is alright in the morning, about a half hour commute, leave between 8:20 and 8:30. It's really I-5 that is awful, although it's alright in the morning. I leave work at 5 and it pretty much always takes me at least an hour to get back. Again, I-5 is the real problem. It's usually stop and go by the time I get near there and it's backing up I-90 all the way to Mercer Island.
There's always backup getting onto 405 but I stay far away from that because I never need to take 405. Mercer looked like a mess this morning when I drove by. Seattle drivers are bad enough without having to adjust to a one-way street that's now two ways.
There's always backup getting onto 405 but I stay far away from that because I never need to take 405. Mercer looked like a mess this morning when I drove by. Seattle drivers are bad enough without having to adjust to a one-way street that's now two ways.
Yeah, it was. People are just going around now and they haven't figured out that given the time it takes and the extra gas spent, it costs just as much money to do that as it would to just pay the damned toll.
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I went back to work today after a 2 week vacation. Spent about 3 days in Seattle for the first time.
Stayed at Hotel Five on 5th. Walked to Capitol Hill, Pike Place Market, South Queen Anne and the International District. Took cabs to Freemont and Ballard.
Capitol Hill was cool. Ate at Oddfellows, Quinn's and The Saint. Had drinks at a few other places. My GF did Yoga at the Bikram studio while I checked out the record stores. Platinum Records sucked (and I listen to electronic music pretty much exclusively) but Everyday Music, Sonic Boom and Wall Of Sound were decent.
Ballard was also pretty nice...I could see myself living there if I did move to Seattle. Far enough away from downtown but still close enough, plus a good mix of old and new buildings and some decent shopping.
I was also impressed with how cool Pike Place Market was considering how every city's food market thing is usually pretty samey and unimpressive...really cool layout and vibe.
Freemont was super disappointing other than the Troll/Lenin statue. We did have an awesome brunch at Roxy's though.
International district was a complete shithole with literally zero redeeming factors (Pinball Museum was closed when we walked by). Worst "chinatown" I've ever been to and I've seen alot of them.
I don't really understand the appeal of South Queen Anne either. Really sleepy with nothing of note other than some tacky theatres and Easy Street Records. Silver Platters was total crap.
Enjoyed it all in all. It's like an uglier Vancouver with an actual soul/culture.
Stayed at Hotel Five on 5th. Walked to Capitol Hill, Pike Place Market, South Queen Anne and the International District. Took cabs to Freemont and Ballard.
Capitol Hill was cool. Ate at Oddfellows, Quinn's and The Saint. Had drinks at a few other places. My GF did Yoga at the Bikram studio while I checked out the record stores. Platinum Records sucked (and I listen to electronic music pretty much exclusively) but Everyday Music, Sonic Boom and Wall Of Sound were decent.
Ballard was also pretty nice...I could see myself living there if I did move to Seattle. Far enough away from downtown but still close enough, plus a good mix of old and new buildings and some decent shopping.
I was also impressed with how cool Pike Place Market was considering how every city's food market thing is usually pretty samey and unimpressive...really cool layout and vibe.
Freemont was super disappointing other than the Troll/Lenin statue. We did have an awesome brunch at Roxy's though.
International district was a complete shithole with literally zero redeeming factors (Pinball Museum was closed when we walked by). Worst "chinatown" I've ever been to and I've seen alot of them.
I don't really understand the appeal of South Queen Anne either. Really sleepy with nothing of note other than some tacky theatres and Easy Street Records. Silver Platters was total crap.
Enjoyed it all in all. It's like an uglier Vancouver with an actual soul/culture.
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I commute from North Seattle to Bellevue every day in a car. I-5 is as unpredictable as always, but I-520 is still damn near empty whenever I take it (usually around 8:30am - 10:30 am in the mornings and after 7:00pm at night). Rush hour is still bananas from the few times I've commuted during that time.
Cosmic Bus
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Guess it depends on what you want out of a neighborhood. The quiet, unexciting nature of lower Queen Anne is why I live here; even my record store preference is the reverse of yours, heh. For me, it's the perfect location because I don't have the headaches or high costs of downtown and the trendier neighborhoods, but practically everything the city offers is within walking distance or a quick bus ride if I've got to cross one of the bridges.
distantmantra
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I lived in lower Queen Anne back in 2005. Really enjoyed living there.
And did you really call SIFF Cinema "tacky"?
And did you really call SIFF Cinema "tacky"?
distantmantra
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Zinzanni is a tourist thing. So yeah. I agree.
freenudemacusers
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seattle gaf! i will be attacking your city this weekend! any pax related meets going on? down for a dinner on saturday, somewhere downtown?
Cosmic Bus
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YES. Not doing PAX myself, but I have days off. Let's make this happen.
And bring me that suit!
freenudemacusers
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but you have to try it on in front of meYES. Not doing PAX myself, but I have days off. Let's make this happen.
And bring me that suit!
i'm not doing pax either, but will be doing bumbershoot after dark, I think.
Cosmic Bus
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but you have to try it on in front of me
My most erotic fantasies are blossoming...
MisterNugNug
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You gettin' Russell ain't ya?
I have no idea. We won't even know the draft order until just before. We'll see. He might be a good backup but the Hawks will want him to just manage the game, so he won't put up monster stats.
distantmantra
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I got Wilson in my draft tonight. Round 10.
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If they make 520 into a real highway...wow... so much time of my younger life wasted on that thing
distantmantra
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No PAX here, I'll be chilling at a mountain cabin all weekend.
luckyboyceo
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I'll be at PAX on Saturday. Definitely down for a meet-up.
freenudemacusers
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going by the pax thread in gaming, 10pm at the taphouse grill. i'll be downtown earlier tho, doing random things.
This is a common observation. Federal Way's Koreatown is mammoth by comparison, and comparing the International District to San Francisco's Chinatown just wouldn't be right to begin with.
luckyboyceo
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Sweet. I'll look for the man dressed in all gray and assume it's you. See you there.
Hey guys. I'll be in seattle this weekend from fri to monday visiting my sister. Not going to pax unfortunately. =( But i was wondering what are the best seafood restaurants? I love seattle and have been to ivars and such but i want to know what you guys recommend. My girlfriend wants to eat fresh seafood everyday we are here (she's from malaysia and she misses fresh seafood being stuck in the midwest) so i really want her to enjoy her time in seattle. Give me all your favs! And hopefully, i might join in the seattle meet up. It'll be awesome
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patrickthehedgehog
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Did you see in the PAX thread that one is planned for 10p Saturday at Taphouse? I will attend multiple meetups if you still want to make one!
Yes, I've seen the info in THIS thread. Just not a new one. I edited my last post about how I was a dumbass and was going to assist by creating a new thread just to keep that information separate. I plan on making the Sat 10p one and that really should be the only one (again, krae is amazing and should run for SeattleGAF mayor).
So yeah, I jumped the gun since I was chatting with Adam of GBX late last night and he said he couldn't find anything on the meet.
freenudemacusers
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Ill be wandering around downtown earlier in the day, so if anyone wants to chill and eat somewhere I'm down. Forever eating alone ;_;
FloppyDelux
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Welcome!
nVidiot_Whore
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Random blackberry bushes are often sprayed with pesticides.
Gives them a little extra flavor.
distantmantra
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Tons of non-sprayed blackberries around me in Greenlake/Roosevelt/Ravenna. I've picked enough for the wife to make three pies in the past month.
I love pie.
I love pie.
I'm not real familiar with seafood places in Seattle as I am currently in the process of moving there, but when I visit me and my wife always just eat at Chinooks (not totally sure of the location).
Primetime21
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Hey Seattle-GAF need some advice. With a group of 10-12 college students and we are here for the weekend. Going to bumbershoot Sat and Sunday but wondering of there is anything going on today that would be good for entertaining a diverse group of college kids. Not all of us are 21 and some have seen the tourist favorites some have not.
Direct us to fun and opportunity!!
Direct us to fun and opportunity!!
The offer is still open for you to pick me up and drive me around.
Drive North on Aurora/99 - once you get past Lowes you're going to start seeing good Korean places. THOUSANDS OF THEM.
If you're on the Eastside I like Blue Ginger, which is poorly named and sounds like a Thai place, but is decent Korean with a fairly noob-friendly vibe.
freenudemacusers
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lol @ snoqualmie pass headed east
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