Seattle, Wa. Area Herf

Sandman1am

Hey guys I know there are a number of you that live near Seattle. I will be flying out there to visit my dad who lives in Des Moines. I will also be in the Mount Vernon area for part of my trip. I will be in Washinton Aug. 29th thru Sep. 10th. I'm looking to get a Herf or 2 together while I am out there.

The only date that does not work for me is the 31st. Other then that right now I am open and am willing to travel. Sightunseen aka Tony has already said he might be down. Any other takers my Northwest BORKs? Oh and also need ideas for a place to hold the Herf!!!!

zmcgrew

I'm in Bellingham (Just north of Mount Vernon). Depending on the time and day I might be able to swing something.

Duder2

I'm down! If we get one going on the 4th (saturday) My roommate (jihiggs on the forum) and I could probably host too. Our place is just a humble bachelor pad, but we have a big yard and a fire pit :^) Hey Tony! What do you say? Now we just need to convince the Squirrel to head up here and Laker to come down...

Duder2

Another thought would be to meet up at the Snoqualmie Casino cigar lounge, that place is great! It is a bit of a journey from here, but it's a thought...

sightunseen

Finally...a herf in the great Pacific Northwest. I am definitely down, I just need to check my calendar to see which days work for me. As for venue, Duder's place would be extra convenient for me (I think I live about 15 minutes from him) but I can also do the Sno Casino as well. My B&M also lets people "unofficially" smoke inside so I can ask the owner if he's willing to have us at the store.

It would be awesome if the other PNW BORKS can show up (looking at you laker, dennis, and squirrel).

Sandman1am

zmcgrew:

I'm in Bellingham (Just north of Mount Vernon). Depending on the time and day I might be able to swing something.

Would you be able to make it to a herf in Seattle or would it have to be closer to you? I will be up that way for approx. a week or so if you can't make it down.

Sandman1am

I'm liking the 4th as the date for the Herf. As it looks right now that might be the day I will be traveling from Mt. Vernon to Des Moines so that would workout great for me....but like I said I'm on vacation and am very flexible. Tony have you had a chance to check your schedule?

I like the idea of having it at someones house or B&M. Looking at the map the casino is a little ways out there. My question is would it be worth the trip? If it's a fantastic place to go I wouldn't shoot it down but I was thinking of keeping it easy for people to get to. What are the options for B&M's?

Duder2

Sandman1am:

I'm liking the 4th as the date for the Herf. As it looks right now that might be the day I will be traveling from Mt. Vernon to Des Moines so that would workout great for me....but like I said I'm on vacation and am very flexible. Tony have you had a chance to check your schedule?

I like the idea of having it at someones house or B&M. Looking at the map the casino is a little ways out there. My question is would it be worth the trip? If it's a fantastic place to go I wouldn't shoot it down but I was thinking of keeping it easy for people to get to. What are the options for B&M's?

Well, technically it's illegal to smoke in a business in WA, so if we hit a B&M it would be a first for me. It would be very cool though... Our house is pretty much on the way between Mt Vernon and Des Moines, so that works too.

Sandman1am

Duder2:

Sandman1am:

I'm liking the 4th as the date for the Herf. As it looks right now that might be the day I will be traveling from Mt. Vernon to Des Moines so that would workout great for me....but like I said I'm on vacation and am very flexible. Tony have you had a chance to check your schedule?

I like the idea of having it at someones house or B&M. Looking at the map the casino is a little ways out there. My question is would it be worth the trip? If it's a fantastic place to go I wouldn't shoot it down but I was thinking of keeping it easy for people to get to. What are the options for B&M's?

Well, technically it's illegal to smoke in a business in WA, so if we hit a B&M it would be a first for me. It would be very cool though... Our house is pretty much on the way between Mt Vernon and Des Moines, so that works too.

So it sounds like we are limited to where we can have the herf if we can not smoke inside of business'. So our only legal places to smoke would be the casino or Duders place?

Duder2

Sandman1am:

Duder2:

Sandman1am:

I'm liking the 4th as the date for the Herf. As it looks right now that might be the day I will be traveling from Mt. Vernon to Des Moines so that would workout great for me....but like I said I'm on vacation and am very flexible. Tony have you had a chance to check your schedule?

I like the idea of having it at someones house or B&M. Looking at the map the casino is a little ways out there. My question is would it be worth the trip? If it's a fantastic place to go I wouldn't shoot it down but I was thinking of keeping it easy for people to get to. What are the options for B&M's?

Well, technically it's illegal to smoke in a business in WA, so if we hit a B&M it would be a first for me. It would be very cool though... Our house is pretty much on the way between Mt Vernon and Des Moines, so that works too.

So it sounds like we are limited to where we can have the herf if we can not smoke inside of business'. So our only legal places to smoke would be the casino or Duders place?

Yup. Although I am curious about which shop Tony goes to...

Sandman1am

Duder2:

Sandman1am:

Duder2:

Sandman1am:

I'm liking the 4th as the date for the Herf. As it looks right now that might be the day I will be traveling from Mt. Vernon to Des Moines so that would workout great for me....but like I said I'm on vacation and am very flexible. Tony have you had a chance to check your schedule?

I like the idea of having it at someones house or B&M. Looking at the map the casino is a little ways out there. My question is would it be worth the trip? If it's a fantastic place to go I wouldn't shoot it down but I was thinking of keeping it easy for people to get to. What are the options for B&M's?

Well, technically it's illegal to smoke in a business in WA, so if we hit a B&M it would be a first for me. It would be very cool though... Our house is pretty much on the way between Mt Vernon and Des Moines, so that works too.

So it sounds like we are limited to where we can have the herf if we can not smoke inside of business'. So our only legal places to smoke would be the casino or Duders place?

Yup. Although I am curious about which shop Tony goes to...

Well that's a pretty simple one for me. My vote is for Duder's place if it's still open. The casino just seems too far out of the way for a day trip if everyone that is coming will be from the Seattle area. I'm interested in hearing which shop Tony goes to as well.

jihiggs

I vote for duders place as well! I live there! the casino is cool and all, but its kinda loud, I cant make out conversation too good with lots of background noise, might be better during the day.

jihiggs

smoke=fire, you and I met up for a mini herf a couple years ago, think you could make it over?

Sandman1am

jihiggs:

smoke=fire, you and I met up for a mini herf a couple years ago, think you could make it over?

Thought he said he was in the busy season....could be mistaken and hope he can make it. I'm the same way as far as background noise or any kind of noise I just can't hear.

Duder2

Sweet, so it sounds like the plan is our house :^)

Smoke=Fire

jihiggs:

smoke=fire, you and I met up for a mini herf a couple years ago, think you could make it over?

Not looking good on this one, bud But I have been following this thread, thinking about that mini-herf. Hope you all have a great one

Sandman1am

So it looks like we have a day and place.....time?

jihiggs

mid day? evening? what works for people? evening would be best for me, like 5 or 6.

Sandman1am

I'm open for whatever, but would like mid-day to early evening.

Sandman1am

Sandman1am:

I'm open for whatever, but would like mid-day to early evening.

Hey is there a count to how many are going so far?

sightunseen

Sandman1am:

Sandman1am:

I'm open for whatever, but would like mid-day to early evening.

Hey is there a count to how many are going so far?

Count me in. I agree with mid-day to early evening.

Duder2

I'm down for early afternoon myself. The house might be a bit messy without much time to clean up saturday morning (we do breakfast every week till 11:00-11:30ish) but we should be in the back yard most of the time any way. I don't have an exact head count, but so far it looks like the two Tony's from the forum, Jimmy and myself and at least a few of our buddies should be able to make it. Sure would be cool if the Squirrel and Laker could make it! We haven't heard back from zmcgrew yet either...

Sandman1am

This sounds awesome should we set a time now or wait til it gets closer? Are we planning on doing a meal or just some snacks? I gotta eat something & drink a lil sumting while I smoke Ooooooh shoot me just had an idea for food. Gotta check with my dad to see if he has what I need. I will get back to ya on this one. It would be awesome if Squirrel and Laker and the others could make it!!! Looked like a few others showed a little interest. Hopefully they will post and make it out to this Herf. I'm really starting to look forward to this and my trips.

zmcgrew

Duder2:

We haven't heard back from zmcgrew yet either...

I don't think I'm going to be able to make it unfortunately. I've been following the thread and trying to figure out a way to make it work, but I don't think it's going to.

Sandman1am

zmcgrew:

Duder2:

We haven't heard back from zmcgrew yet either...

I don't think I'm going to be able to make it unfortunately. I've been following the thread and trying to figure out a way to make it work, but I don't think it's going to.

Is it a transportation issue or schedule? I have wheels while in Seattle and will travel to pick someone up if needed. I will also call in sick for you too!

Sandman1am

Bumping this up.....I'm planning on bringing white chicken chilli for the herf. & hopefully the cigars I sent should have made it to Duder's place today??? Let me know oh & those are just for us to smoke that day...I may or may not have a few extra up my sleeve.

Duder2

They got here and they are resting safe and sound :^) Between those and the 600+ already in the house I think we should have it covered! Of course if anyone has anything special they'd like to bring, by all means feel free ;^)

jihiggs

ill have burgers and all the fixins'.

sightunseen

I will be taking care of the scotch situation.

Sandman1am

sightunseen:

I will be taking care of the scotch situation.

Didn't know there was a situation with the scotch but good to know it's taken care of Guys I'm on my way to Detriot now and will be in Wa tomorrow early afternoon. Looking forward to this trip. I will be between Des Moines and Mt. Vernon for my stay. If anyone would like to get together outside of the herf I will have plenty of time for mini-herfs. I won't have access to my computer for prob. the next day or so, if you guys need anything send me an email or catch me on my cell. Starting to feel the smoke clouds now!

sightunseen

Wanted to check with everyone who is attending. I possibly have three people that may want to join the herf. Would it be ok to extend them an invite? Two are very good friends of mine (one of them is Choba on the forums- he's been MIA for a while though) and the third is an acquaintance I met through my work as a 262 rep.