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**PRE-PAX 2008 DINNER: THANKS AND AFTERMATH**

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator mod
    edited July 2008
    You can watch the CCST arrive at about 2pm

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  • groxiegroxie Registered User new member
    edited July 2008
    I think I'll be signing up for 2 more within the next few days - just need to double check with the man that we'll be in town Thursday night.

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  • langrilangri Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Just signed up.

    The pre-PAX dinner last year was filled with awesome. I'm looking forward to this one.

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  • LyanthLyanth Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    okay, so i haven't completely checked the whole thread, but i did check the OP, and i couldn't find any information about transportation to and from the event.

    there is the SLUT, the no. 70 and the no. 26 buses, any of which i am happy to take. i was just curious about how others are getting there, to see if i will be alone on the buses or not.

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  • AstayonixAstayonix Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Lyanth wrote: »
    okay, so i haven't completely checked the whole thread, but i did check the OP, and i couldn't find any information about transportation to and from the event.

    there is the SLUT, the no. 70 and the no. 26 buses, any of which i am happy to take. i was just curious about how others are getting there, to see if i will be alone on the buses or not.

    If you're planning to use public transportation to and from the event, be sure to take into account the time we start and stop. I happen to know that the SLUT will get you there, but it stops running before we'll be done with the event. Buses run later, and if you need a ride somewhere, I know that Adam and I would be happy to help shuttle a couple people back to the hotel zone in Downtown Seattle after we finish cleanup. One thing that those who are taking public transit might want to do is pool their $$ and get a cab since it will be late at night. Sometimes the bus system can be confusing if you're not familiar with the area. If you want a more customized way to get there and back, please message me and I'll try to help you on a one-on-one basis :)

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Maybe the Magical Mystery Tour can help pick up people along the way if there's seats available? That could potentially be useful, if distance/not having a ride is keeping anyone from registering.

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  • AstayonixAstayonix Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Maybe the Magical Mystery Tour can help pick up people along the way if there's seats available? That could potentially be useful, if distance/not having a ride is keeping anyone from registering.

    That would be so helpful! If there is anyone who needs a ride to or from, please let us know so we can arrange to get you there and back - and thank you VThornheart! :P<3

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    n/p! =) Now the thing is, even if I win the competition that can bring me to PAX, I won't have my car with me... so I'll post over in that thread asking the drivers if they'd be up for adding that to the itinerary. I can't speak for them too far in advance! =) But I imagine if we can find a central (and easier to get to) meeting point along the way, that the drivers won't mind as long as they have room in their cars.

    I'll go post the query now =)

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  • ColdbrewColdbrew Down in Front Productions Lake Stevens, WARegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Lyanth wrote: »
    okay, so i haven't completely checked the whole thread, but i did check the OP, and i couldn't find any information about transportation to and from the event.

    there is the SLUT, the no. 70 and the no. 26 buses, any of which i am happy to take. i was just curious about how others are getting there, to see if i will be alone on the buses or not.


    lol, the SLUT. :P I remember hearing about that on the news. XD

    anyway, I am rolling in with a local group of 6 or 7, and I can say for sure at least 4 of us will be attending. We all would love to see Chris Taylor, meet some of you guys, and just help out with the costs.

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  • LyanthLyanth Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Astayonix wrote: »
    Lyanth wrote: »
    okay, so i haven't completely checked the whole thread, but i did check the OP, and i couldn't find any information about transportation to and from the event.

    there is the SLUT, the no. 70 and the no. 26 buses, any of which i am happy to take. i was just curious about how others are getting there, to see if i will be alone on the buses or not.

    If you're planning to use public transportation to and from the event, be sure to take into account the time we start and stop. I happen to know that the SLUT will get you there, but it stops running before we'll be done with the event. Buses run later, and if you need a ride somewhere, I know that Adam and I would be happy to help shuttle a couple people back to the hotel zone in Downtown Seattle after we finish cleanup. One thing that those who are taking public transit might want to do is pool their $$ and get a cab since it will be late at night. Sometimes the bus system can be confusing if you're not familiar with the area. If you want a more customized way to get there and back, please message me and I'll try to help you on a one-on-one basis :)

    Thanks Astayonix ^^ however, two years at UW has left me feeling very comfortable with the seattle bus system. the thing is, seeing as i am a young-ish female, i would prefer to have people to ride with later at night. but it does sould like there will be people/rides, so no worries i guess ^^b

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  • dyaballikldyaballikl PAX Main Theatre House & Security Manager • PAX Community Cartographer Gold Coast QLD AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Lyanth wrote: »
    Astayonix wrote: »
    Lyanth wrote: »
    okay, so i haven't completely checked the whole thread, but i did check the OP, and i couldn't find any information about transportation to and from the event.

    there is the SLUT, the no. 70 and the no. 26 buses, any of which i am happy to take. i was just curious about how others are getting there, to see if i will be alone on the buses or not.

    If you're planning to use public transportation to and from the event, be sure to take into account the time we start and stop. I happen to know that the SLUT will get you there, but it stops running before we'll be done with the event. Buses run later, and if you need a ride somewhere, I know that Adam and I would be happy to help shuttle a couple people back to the hotel zone in Downtown Seattle after we finish cleanup. One thing that those who are taking public transit might want to do is pool their $$ and get a cab since it will be late at night. Sometimes the bus system can be confusing if you're not familiar with the area. If you want a more customized way to get there and back, please message me and I'll try to help you on a one-on-one basis :)

    Thanks Astayonix ^^ however, two years at UW has left me feeling very comfortable with the seattle bus system. the thing is, seeing as i am a young-ish female, i would prefer to have people to ride with later at night. but it does sould like there will be people/rides, so no worries i guess ^^b

    i'd be glad to give you a ride :winky:

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  • redhaloredhalo Also a Professional Alcoholic Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    dyaballikl wrote: »
    Lyanth wrote: »
    Astayonix wrote: »
    Lyanth wrote: »
    okay, so i haven't completely checked the whole thread, but i did check the OP, and i couldn't find any information about transportation to and from the event.

    there is the SLUT, the no. 70 and the no. 26 buses, any of which i am happy to take. i was just curious about how others are getting there, to see if i will be alone on the buses or not.

    If you're planning to use public transportation to and from the event, be sure to take into account the time we start and stop. I happen to know that the SLUT will get you there, but it stops running before we'll be done with the event. Buses run later, and if you need a ride somewhere, I know that Adam and I would be happy to help shuttle a couple people back to the hotel zone in Downtown Seattle after we finish cleanup. One thing that those who are taking public transit might want to do is pool their $$ and get a cab since it will be late at night. Sometimes the bus system can be confusing if you're not familiar with the area. If you want a more customized way to get there and back, please message me and I'll try to help you on a one-on-one basis :)

    Thanks Astayonix ^^ however, two years at UW has left me feeling very comfortable with the seattle bus system. the thing is, seeing as i am a young-ish female, i would prefer to have people to ride with later at night. but it does sould like there will be people/rides, so no worries i guess ^^b

    i'd be glad to give you a ride :winky:

    I'm sure that puts her worries at ease. :P

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  • AstayonixAstayonix Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    dyaballikl wrote: »
    Lyanth wrote: »

    Thanks Astayonix ^^ however, two years at UW has left me feeling very comfortable with the seattle bus system. the thing is, seeing as i am a young-ish female, i would prefer to have people to ride with later at night. but it does sould like there will be people/rides, so no worries i guess ^^b

    i'd be glad to give you a ride :winky:
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  • JonnyNeroJonnyNero Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Lyanth wrote: »
    Thanks Astayonix ^^ however, two years at UW has left me feeling very comfortable with the seattle bus system. the thing is, seeing as i am a young-ish female, i would prefer to have people to ride with later at night. but it does sould like there will be people/rides, so no worries i guess ^^b
    My friends and I are coming in on the CCST, but we have another friend who offered to let us park their car at their house in the burbs...so we'll be using PT system, and we'll probably need help navigating it.

    So in other words, you have three pals :)

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    JonnyNero wrote: »
    Lyanth wrote: »
    Thanks Astayonix ^^ however, two years at UW has left me feeling very comfortable with the seattle bus system. the thing is, seeing as i am a young-ish female, i would prefer to have people to ride with later at night. but it does sould like there will be people/rides, so no worries i guess ^^b
    My friends and I are coming in on the CCST, but we have another friend who offered to let us park their car at their house in the burbs...so we'll be using PT system, and we'll probably need help navigating it.

    So in other words, you have three pals :)

    Woo hoo! Finally, a brute squad! =) If I make it to PAX, I'll gladly join the brute-squaddery. =)

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  • HotSakeHotSake Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I'll gladly join the brute-squaddery. =)

    You are the brute-squaddery!

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  • LyanthLyanth Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    haha well good to know that, intentions aside, there are people out there.

    as for the intentions themselves... this is not the young female you are looking for.

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  • mentok1982mentok1982 I could never leave you PAX baby. BaltimoreRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I will be paying the $1.75 to ride the SLUT both ways.

    Look at the pretty map I made!

    Green dots are the official PAX Hotels.
    The pink dots on the route are stops.

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  • ElectricTurtleElectricTurtle Seeress WARegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Although it's been mentioned before, BE AWARE: the SLUT STOPS RUNNING BEFORE THE DINNER IS OVER. Metro will still be running of course.

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  • LyanthLyanth Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Although it's been mentioned before, BE AWARE: the SLUT STOPS RUNNING BEFORE THE DINNER IS OVER. Metro will still be running of course.

    yes. i looked it up, and only the 26 is running at that time. so it looks like carpooling will be the way to go!

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  • mentok1982mentok1982 I could never leave you PAX baby. BaltimoreRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Although it's been mentioned before, BE AWARE: the SLUT STOPS RUNNING BEFORE THE DINNER IS OVER. Metro will still be running of course.

    Well shit...

    I will need to find a ride to the Pre-PAX Movie anywayzzzzzzzz.

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  • HaterotHaterot Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Mentok, find out the cost of a cab for us. kthxbye

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  • dyaballikldyaballikl PAX Main Theatre House & Security Manager • PAX Community Cartographer Gold Coast QLD AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    JonnyNero wrote: »
    Lyanth wrote: »
    Thanks Astayonix ^^ however, two years at UW has left me feeling very comfortable with the seattle bus system. the thing is, seeing as i am a young-ish female, i would prefer to have people to ride with later at night. but it does sould like there will be people/rides, so no worries i guess ^^b
    My friends and I are coming in on the CCST, but we have another friend who offered to let us park their car at their house in the burbs...so we'll be using PT system, and we'll probably need help navigating it.

    So in other words, you have three pals :)

    the King County Trip Planner has been an invaluable tool in navigating the king county pt system for years.

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator mod
    edited July 2008
    google transit is also very useful

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  • AstayonixAstayonix Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Just know that if you come to the dinner, you won't be stranded there. I'll personally see to that.

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    HotSake wrote: »
    I'll gladly join the brute-squaddery. =)

    You are the brute-squaddery!

    WOOT! =)

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  • mentok1982mentok1982 I could never leave you PAX baby. BaltimoreRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Haterot wrote: »
    Mentok, find out the cost of a cab for us. kthxbye

    I am not the man for that job. I don't live in Seattle and the only time I've EVER used a cab is at last year's PAX
    and I don't remember how much it was.

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  • HaterotHaterot Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Would a native please take over where mentok has failed us?

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  • HotSakeHotSake Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Haterot wrote: »
    Would a native please take over where mentok has failed us?

    Everybody shun Mentok! Shunnnnn...

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Shun the non-believer!

    Maybe we could use this thread (or another) to arrange for a "ride back" carpool to avoid having to get a bunch of taxis?

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  • ElectricTurtleElectricTurtle Seeress WARegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I know both Astayonix and myself will do shuttling, but our priority will be volunteers. I suppose we could make an announcement at the event as well encouraging people to offer rides to those without vehicles.

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  • s7arbucks7arbuck Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    taxis suck!
    2.40/2.50 to start meter
    2.60 a mile
    But you could have 12 people and it's all the same price so that's the nice thing
    But don't do the taxi!

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  • LyanthLyanth Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    buses are cheap. usually $1.50 a ride + transfer ticket. and downtown is free.

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  • magiicmagiic Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    My friend and I will be needing some form of transportation back if anyone is willing =)

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  • mentok1982mentok1982 I could never leave you PAX baby. BaltimoreRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    How is the registration going?

    Better than it was?
    Same?
    Worse than it was?

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  • ElectricTurtleElectricTurtle Seeress WARegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    There was quite a flurry last weekend, but a dearth during the week, which suggests I should still seek a news post. We're not at the halfway mark of registrants but we're beyond the halfway mark of time, so it makes me uneasy.

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Aye. We've got your back if you seek a news post to be made. I would think with an event that could potentially be this cool to the gaming community (and this good for Child's Play), they would consider at least mentioning it. I'll keep my fingers crossed on your behalf! Go for it! =)

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  • HaterotHaterot Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I know both Astayonix and myself will do shuttling, but our priority will be volunteers. I suppose we could make an announcement at the event as well encouraging people to offer rides to those without vehicles.

    While very nice, most people attending are adults and should thus act like one and not depend on the organizers or volunteer clean up crew for rides. call a cab and fork up the 10 bucks.

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Haterot wrote: »
    While very nice, most people attending are adults and should thus act like one and not depend on the organizers or volunteer clean up crew for rides. call a cab and fork up the 10 bucks.

    I concur. Especially since if we have a bunch of people going to the same place it's only gonna be like 2-3 bucks each at the most.

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  • LyanthLyanth Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    tr0tsky wrote: »
    Haterot wrote: »
    While very nice, most people attending are adults and should thus act like one and not depend on the organizers or volunteer clean up crew for rides. call a cab and fork up the 10 bucks.

    I concur. Especially since if we have a bunch of people going to the same place it's only gonna be like 2-3 bucks each at the most.

    so everyone best remember to bring some ones.

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