Deb, you're going?! Yeah!

SOOOOO wish I could join you!!!!

Possible Saturday breakfast spot that may accommodate a large group:
http://www.thechefinthehat.com.....n-seattle/

What time would the festivities kick off?

Update: I will not b able to make it to the Friday dinner, or Saturday meals and shopping. So sorry to miss everyone this time!

Oh Robin, that's a shame! We will miss you.

Murph, that looks like a good option. What does everyone think about a breakfast time? 9am too early? If I don't eat before 10, I get grumpy.

Lola is great for brekkie, but I can't make rezzies unless I have final numbers. Please let Janet know as soon as you can which meal gatherings you will be attending. It's going to be fab!

Wow, good thing I popped by as I'm very late to the party. I'm down for the full meal deal, soup to nuts! Looking forward to seeing 'old' friends and meeting new, especially you Janet.

Janet, we probably need to firm up numbers soon. Think you can come up with a final number for dinner and brekkie so that I can secure reservations?

Angie, I've got a list with some "maybes" -- I'll send out a few PMs today to see if anyone's plans have firmed up. In the meantime, here's how it looks:

Dinner on Friday: definitely 8, possibly 10

Breakfast on Saturday: definitely 13, possibly 20

Lunch on Saturday: definitely 14, possibly 20

SO EXCITED!

I need to get my act together. I'm definite for breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Need to check flights to see if I can make it for Friday dinner.

YLF IRL... So fun!

Thanks, Janet. I will hold out a little longer with the reservations. Let me know when you think you have a final count after the PMs.

Angie, do you think we should go ahead and reserve for something near the max number? We can then call and let them know if we will require fewer seats as the time gets closer. I'm not sure how booked up any of these places get ahead of time, so I defer to your knowledge!

I've heard back from one person, who is still checking possible travel arrangements. So it may take a little while to get responses.

Janet, I'm going to book for 10 people for Friday night, and for 16 people for the Saturday events.

That sounds like a good plan, Angie. I've sent PMs so we'll see how the count shakes out.

Dang it! My sons (and my) birthday celebration is that weekend here in Portland. I was so hoping we would celebrate the weekend before so that I could come but that is not the case. He was born on my birthday (the nerve!) and his wife is throwing a big party that Saturday to celebrate his 30 birthday...and my--?

Have a wonderful weekend....I'm so jealous:(

Aw, Carole, sorry you can't make it! Have a wonderful family birthday celebration!

Gah. I am going to have to pull the plug on this. I am in the process of getting my house rented and we are shooting for August 1, which means I am going to have to be in town for all the weekends in July or I will go insane.

Darnit...

Will see you next time round, Mary & Carole. Thanks for trying.

Janet, I am already having a hard time getting reservations for breakfast for the large group. (Summer in Seattle is insane). Lola is fully booked - and we a need a place that opens early. I will keep on trying.

Friday Night Dinner on July 22nd is booked: Suika @ 7pm. Under Angie Cox.

http://suikaseattle.com

We got into the Dhalia Lounge for brekkie. Tremendous!

Saturday Morning Brunch on July 23rd is booked: Dhalia Lounge @ 9am. Under Angie Cox.

http://www.dahlialounge.com

The booking is for 15 people. Please let us know final numbers soon, as there is a cancellation policy.

I don't think I'm going to book a lunch place at this point. We will wing it and grab on the way. Gathering numbers usually fall by late lunch, so I don't anticipate a problem.

Angie, I've heard back from a few people. Updated totals are:

Friday dinner: 8 - maybe 9
Sat breakfast and lunch: 13 plus 3 maybes

Thank you for making these reservations!

Of course, Janet. It's finally sorted.

Oh, we cross-posted! Sounds fabulous! Thank you again!

I'm so jealous - have fun!!

Oh gosh, I don't think I ever got a DM and not sure if I was in those numbers but I'm not going to make it. The good news is that my brother is flying up for the weekend and he hasn't been to Portland since we moved here 3 years ago so I am very excited for his visit. But to be honest, I'm really bummed too because I so wanted to meet everyone! Thankfully I am close and get to a future meetup. Can't wait to see pictures!!!

OMG, it is july 1st and I am so excited!!!!

Aw, Muffin, so sorry we will miss you! I'm sure there will be pics. Have fun with your brother!

Deb, me too!

Janet, I have an idea. Shall we make the Friday night 'do a DRESSY event? The place is regular casual urban-hip, but we can wear whatever we like. And since we all like to get dressed up - why not! Let me know what you think.

That's a fun idea, Angie! Let's do it.