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West Coast Train Trip 2007!

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  • MaccyMaccy Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Hell yeah, breakfast is my main reason for going to America in the first place.

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Breakfast in the U.S. is like breakfast in the U.K., except with fewer sausages and no fried tomatoes. Furthermore, Denny's breakfast is like a cartoon version of American breakfast.

    That said, Denny's, being such a caricature, offers a good entry point into the genre for the first-timer. If you eat there (and haven't had breakfast in the U.S. before) I suggest:


    Country-fried Steak and Eggs
    It's a cheap cut of steak that's breaded and fried, then topped with white gravy. Served with grits or hashbrowns, but I suggest the grits, as it's traditional.

    T-Bone Steak and Eggs
    Just what it says. Get this one with hash browns rather than the grits.

    **A note about American restaurants. You will, in all likelihood, receive more food than you can eat. This is normal, and it is not considered rude to ask for a take-away bag or box or something (in fact, they'll sometimes give you a box without you having to ask).


    When you get to Seattle, we'll see to it that you get some barbecue.

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  • MaccyMaccy Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    ctishman wrote: »
    Breakfast in the U.S. is like breakfast in the U.K., except with fewer sausages and no fried tomatoes.

    But you guys can have STEAK, for BREAKFAST. That shit is unreal. We get toast. And child's tears. And rain.

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    There's no meal that can't be improved by more steak, except maybe dessert.


    Hell, I'm not even sure about that one. I have ideas.

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  • TNTrooperTNTrooper Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Sounds like we need a grill for some testing.

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    A friend of mine has expressed interest in going to PAX with me this year, so we may have another joining the chaos on the rails.

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  • SilverwispSilverwisp Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I'm interested in going up on the train. Does anyone else have a room booked? I'm thinking about getting one for the booze potential

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Remember that it quadruples the fare.

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  • SilverwispSilverwisp Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Alright, add me to the list. I'll be hopping on in Sacramento! =)
    and I decided to just go with a seat.

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Consider it done!

    Oh, and you're really smart for going with a seat :)

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  • neurosliceneuroslice Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I may be taking the train. Not sure yet. If I do, I'll be boarding in Salinas, CA.

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Sounds good! I'll mark you tentative.

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  • Santeria64Santeria64 Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Hey, me and 3 of my friends are all taking the train up from Portland on the 23rd, what time are most other people riding it? It would be fun to get onto the same train with some other PAX-goers.

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Take train #506 Cascades from Portland at 12:15 PM on August 23rd. That's where all the other PDX people are riding.

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  • neurosliceneuroslice Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Alright, it's confirmed. Bought my train ticket.
    See you all on the party train!

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Awesome!

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  • Mike FehlauerMike Fehlauer Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Thanks for doing this ctishman. Sounds like a total blast.

    In case it hasn't been mentioned yet, the Washington State Convention Center is a bit of a hike from the Seattle train station. Certainly doable, but not fun if you've got luggage. Good news is that there's a major bus route just up the stairs.

    Take any bus heading up 4th Ave (it's a one-way, so you can't go wrong) and get off at Pike street. Walk uphill (East) and you'll hit the convention center in just 4 blocks. Look for the PAX banners. :)

    Best part: busses in dowtown Seattle are free. Here're the details: http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/neighborhoods/dtsea-easyguide-06.html

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Thanks for the help! I'm relatively new in town, and still coming to grips with the way the local bus system works, and the greater distances between places.

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  • LindygamerLindygamer Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Anyone know how much room we are going to have in the coach seats and/or how many electrical sockets we will have? I recently joined a DS meet up group and when 3+ of us need to charge well playing it can be a little bit of a hassle. I can only wonder how bad it will be when there are 40+ of us who all need to charge because we've been playing a 3 hour long marathon of tetris.

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  • Darkblade_1Darkblade_1 __BANNED USERS regular
    edited July 2007
    I'll be hopping on the party train at LA

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  • Raiden333Raiden333 Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Lindygamer wrote: »
    Anyone know how much room we are going to have in the coach seats and/or how many electrical sockets we will have? I recently joined a DS meet up group and when 3+ of us need to charge well playing it can be a little bit of a hassle. I can only wonder how bad it will be when there are 40+ of us who all need to charge because we've been playing a 3 hour long marathon of tetris.

    I'm gonna bring either a battery pack, a power squid, or a tire iron to beat anyone who tries to steal meh powah.

    Or maybe all 3.

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  • TimeCruiserMikeTimeCruiserMike Past Organizer of the West Coast Train Trip San Fernando ValleyRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Lindygamer wrote: »
    Anyone know how much room we are going to have in the coach seats and/or how many electrical sockets we will have? I recently joined a DS meet up group and when 3+ of us need to charge well playing it can be a little bit of a hassle. I can only wonder how bad it will be when there are 40+ of us who all need to charge because we've been playing a 3 hour long marathon of tetris.


    from what i've read the electrical sockets are few and far between. to help the situation(and also cuz i'll have quite a few things to charge each night) i'm bringing my power squid.

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Yeah, bring a couple nice splitters and a surge protector. The outlets they do have in coach class are there primarily for the cleaning crews. Word is that they're half hidden by the seat, so try to find a power strip with a right angle plug, or a right angle adaptor for your current strip.

    Unlike cars, the train's power is AC, generated onboard by a head-end unit hooked directly to the diesels (or if it's a more modern loco, a separate, smaller diesel engine). There's no problem with having enough power, but there's a tiny chance that surges or brownouts might occur, so be prepared.

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited July 2007
    dudes i need a ride kind of

    i am in the Napa Valley

    i can either meet up in like oregon or something on thursday, or I can like
    have you pick me up?

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Sure, we'll just have the train head over there and get you. Easy as pie. :roll:

    Did you even read the title beyond "West Coast"?

    That said, the easiest way to get on the train would be to get a ride into Martinez, Davis or Sacramento and meet the train there. Shouldn't be too hard to do.

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited July 2007
    hey you are right i didn't look past west coast
    p.s. fuck you

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  • neurosliceneuroslice Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Kusuguttai wrote: »
    hey you are right i didn't look past west coast
    p.s. fuck you

    well, he organized this whole train trip thing, even though I don't think he's even taking the train anymore.

    and, by your own admission, you didn't read past the first two words of the title of the thread.

    so, i don't like to troll, but...

    grow up.

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    And Pod Six is Jerks,
    Then Moe, Khoo and I had our day.
  • TNTrooperTNTrooper Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    neuroslice wrote: »
    Kusuguttai wrote: »
    hey you are right i didn't look past west coast
    p.s. fuck you

    well, he organized this whole train trip thing, even though I don't think he's even taking the train anymore.

    and, by your own admission, you didn't read past the first two words of the title of the thread.

    so, i don't like to troll, but...

    grow up.

    Yeah it's your own fault for being to lazy to read OP and even the entire title of the thread.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Kusuguttai wrote: »
    hey you are right i didn't look past west coast
    p.s. fuck you

    This isnt SE++, please dont flame here.

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  • phamtqphamtq Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I found a few more people to go to PAX with me so I won't be taking the train there. Now all I got to do is figure out how to get a room.

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  • Methos645Methos645 Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Due to unforeseen circumstances we will not be joining the west coast train trip. Please remove my group from the list. We will be arriving by car now.

    Sincerely,
    Methos645

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Aww. Will do.

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  • Foxy_RoxyFoxy_Roxy Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Me and my party have also decided to drive for various reasons, sorry

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    S'okay. Generally you plan for between a 40-60% drop rate, and we're well below that level so far, which is cool.

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  • Foxy_RoxyFoxy_Roxy Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    oh, these guys too:
    munkyboy0930
    Zyn
    Tsavo
    Cross

    Cross might not go to pax at all. Stupid family emergencys

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  • SgtMoodySgtMoody Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    ok I'm a PAX newbie, never before but my friend is talking me into it. I'm definitely interested in taking the train getting on in San Jose.

    few questions I saw someone mentioned they had tables. are they big enough to play games I have some really fun card games including guillotine and nuclear war. I'd be up for a short D&D session too haven't played since high school. or maybe some magic the gather but I only have the old school card none of the new stuff. I have some pretty unique decks that I have built over the years.

    whats the best way to meet up with everyone?

    anyways I'll know in the next few days whether I'm going and if I do I'll most definitely take the train. if
    anyone wants to get a hold of me email me or add to xfire boristheblade17

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  • TNTrooperTNTrooper Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    SgtMoody wrote: »
    ok I'm a PAX newbie, never before but my friend is talking me into it. I'm definitely interested in taking the train getting on in San Jose.

    few questions I saw someone mentioned they had tables. are they big enough to play games I have some really fun card games including guillotine and nuclear war. I'd be up for a short D&D session too haven't played since high school. or maybe some magic the gather but I only have the old school card none of the new stuff. I have some pretty unique decks that I have built over the years.

    whats the best way to meet up with everyone?

    anyways I'll know in the next few days whether I'm going and if I do I'll most definitely take the train. if
    anyone wants to get a hold of me email me or add to xfire boristheblade17

    From the sound of things the tables should be big enough to hold card games or some D&D. Fastest way to find other PAX goers is to yell "WOOT PAX" when you enter a room all the cool people will yell it back.

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Yeah, there are standard restaurant-size tables in the downstairs lounge.

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  • SgtMoodySgtMoody Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    sounds good I have to talk to my friend about sleeping situation then if all goes well I will prolly book a ticket

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  • SgtMoodySgtMoody Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    my boss laid the ultamate smack down. said no time off from aug 16th -26th cause he was taking that time off. :cry: oh well maybe next year I will go. I guess this mean I can goto PDX Lan on labor day weekend then. I was so looking forward to the west coast train trip would have been super epic better then slaying a gold dragon with a pecil and cardboard sheild.

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