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07/02/2012 11:17:28 PM · #1

I am heading up to the Seattle area July 31- August 8. No definite plans. Staying with someone who is going to show me the best of the area. I want to go to Portland, Seattle, Olympia and the coast...

Any DPC members that want to meet up one day?

And what are the best things to do and see?

Dr.Confuser

Nikon D800

07/02/2012 11:20:56 PM · #2

It would be fun to organize a Seattle GTG around your visit. Who's up for this?

Otherwise, PM me and I'll show you around.

franktheyank

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/02/2012 11:56:46 PM · #3

Sounds like fun. Lets do a GTG.

caba

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

07/03/2012 12:48:42 AM · #4

Prime SeaFair stuff going on then, blue angels, fast boats, parades, etc. I'm up for a GTG

smardaz

07/03/2012 02:49:41 AM · #5

nm, had my dates wrong

Message edited by author 2012-07-03 02:50:15.

Ozzie

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

07/03/2012 03:44:01 AM · #6

I can only do July 31st, if a GTG is arranged, otherwise have fun!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

07/03/2012 10:10:58 AM · #7

Make a trek over to Port Townsend, cool place.

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Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

07/03/2012 11:21:40 AM · #8

Looks like we are going to be switching places Kristin as I will be headed down your way a couple of days after you get here and for the duration of your visit. I really hate to leave Seattle at this time of year- you should find really nice weather. Should a GTG happen before I leave I would be up for it if I can make the time. Even a meet up for coffee would be nice.

Ozzie

Nikon D90

07/03/2012 01:26:06 PM · #9

A short ferry ride to Vashon Island would be good, you can take great views of Mt Rainier with the beach in the background

Message edited by author 2012-07-03 13:28:21.

frisca

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/03/2012 04:08:43 PM · #10

I should drive down! :) The zoo is awesome. I'm in for a GTG, too.

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

07/05/2012 12:40:29 PM · #11

Originally posted by frisca:

I should drive down! :) The zoo is awesome. I'm in for a GTG, too.

I won't likely be in town if there is a GTG Pam. But you should definitely come down to the Emerald City to meet up with the folks if there is one- I'm sure they would be glad to meet you :)

07/19/2012 12:29:25 PM · #12

Ok, it looks like the best day for me for a GTG is Friday, August 3. I'll have my friend drive me up from Olympia in the (early) morning... I'd probably be in Seattle around 8am.

The only problem is that I don't know where I'm going to put my luggage, as I am planning on having another friend from Montana meet me in Seattle in the evening. If that doesn't happen, I guess I'm winging it and will have to find a hotel for the night.

I've thought about renting a car for the day. That way I can have a place for luggage and if I need to find a hotel, I am mobile.

So, where and when are we meeting?

ETA: :-)

Message edited by author 2012-07-19 12:30:54.

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Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

07/19/2012 01:24:46 PM · #13

Hi Kristin,

Unfortunately I will be heading down to LA the day before you get here :(

I can help with your luggage stashing issue though :)
My office is located right in the central downtown area next to Westlake Center (5th Ave. & Olive Way). This is right across the street from where both the Monorail and the Lake Union Streetcar terminate.
I can leave a key to my office with a neighbor down the hall from me (they will be in at 8:30AM) and you can stash your luggage there for the day. As long as you get back to my building by 9PM when the front door locks (though you could still likely follow a tenant with a card key in) all should be good.
Just PM me if you would like to do this.

Hopefully other DPCers in the area will be able to meet up with you on a Friday.

-Brent

ScooterMcNutty

Canon EOS-5D

07/19/2012 02:36:52 PM · #14

i'd be up for a gtg. (considering i missed the last two) =/

would be nice to actually see some of you guys again and meet others! :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/29/2012 01:01:49 PM · #15

Ok, last call for a meet up...

If everything goes as planned, I will be in Seattle Friday, August 3rd.

I'd love to meet some of you.

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

07/29/2012 01:20:42 PM · #16

While in Portland make sure to take the thirty minute drive to the Columbia gorge. There are a number of waterfalls you can see practically from your car including Multnomah falls.

JulietNN

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

07/29/2012 01:53:19 PM · #17

What a fabulous offer to make