I'm really hoping that I can make this. If we're looking at June, I can make any weekend day other than 6/7. July is trickier. At this point I am available 7/5 and 7/6, and 7/20 for sure, and possibly 7/27. I vote for sometime in June.

Going to follow this thread-hoping it might finally work for a meetup!

Also watching this thread on the possibility I might be able to drive up

Please put me on the list as well. I have not been able to make a single meet-up so far in the 5-6 years I've been following YLF. June is tough for me since we have dance recitals, piano recitals, end-of-school extravaganzas and my DD's birthday on the 21st. Much more free after the 21st. But I will try and make whatever date is chosen work. I'd LOVE to finally meet everyone in person. And show that I am, in fact, a real human being. That wears clothes.

Hm, I'm going to be in Portland at the end of June. So tempting to try to swing up to Seattle and meet up with you all!

Hmm ok so how is the 28th of June looking for everyone? I think that covers everyone who gave hard dates about what days they could/couldn't do. It's a little later than I was hoping for but I'll mange

And we can always plan a second meetup in July if Diana is able to get an extra day. My weekdays are open, so I'd be happy to come down to visit.

Would be fabulous to see some new faces, and I hope those of you who would be driving up/down from further away can make it!

That would be great! I've never made it to one before. I'm really excited.

The 28th of July is diarized. Thanks, Aida. Wooohoooo.

Let there be sun and warmth on the day of the gathering. Hope that those from afar - Rabbit, Carol, Cathy, Jackie and Kelly - can make it too. xo

28th of June Angie! We should wait to hear from Diana to decide on July

Yay! June 28th is on my calendar!

*slaps forehead*

Yeeeeeeesssss. I did pop it down correctly in my diary. 28th of JUNE. Below is the proof.

I think that means I need more tea.

Angie - I haven't seen a day-timer like that for about 15 years. The other day I found my old one and showed my kids. They were so stunned that a calendar could be on paper....

Me, too, please? I'm dying to find some new retail stones to turn: Portland's a bit hipster for my tastes.

Gah I'm out! Too bad! We'll be at an out-of-town wedding at the end of June. If something materializes in July I might be able to swing it. So sad Another time for me - but have fun!

If I'm totally crazy, I might be able to meet up with you guys for breakfast or lunch -- need to be in Portland early Saturday evening!

Angie how fun that you use a proper paper calendar! I used one until about 5 years ago, I loved picking them out each year.

Cerinda, definitely come up to join us!

Jackie, aw that's too bad. Hopefully the July meetup will work for you.

Cathy, YES that would be awesome! It's only a 3 hour drive to Portland from Seattle 0:}

Thanks, Anna, for giving me a heads up on this. I'm interested and think that the date works.

Added: interested in July too, when that's decided.

Putting on my calendar! June 28th it is.

I'm a definite maybe. Need to get a few things figured out. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the date!

Can I just put a plug in for YLF meet ups. It's because of them I've become real life friends with Jenava, Amy & Kari.
Also I think the Texas contingent liked me.

I might be able to make it...I have family flying in on that day and don't know when.

Gonna see Queen on that date, but will keep an eye out for the July date like jackieC. Sounds like fun!

Boo! I can't make the June meet-up - we are on our way back from vacation that day. But if a July date materializes I might be able to make it!

Yay, it's on my calendar. Aida, please let me know if there's anything I can do to help with further organizing.

I will be looking forward to the multiple Seattle posts going on that day! Also wanted to ditto Anna's plug for YLF meet-ups! (Yes Anna, the Texas Fabbers likes you!) Actually, YLF 2 day weekend meet-ups are ultra FAB!

If there is going to be another July meet-up I would LOVE to be in on that. Sadly I am teaching a workshop on the 28th and cannot make it I would really like to reconnect with everyone.

If July happens, please put me on your mailing list. I have two of the four weekends open (first and third).

Hi Ladies,
I'd like to join as well. Have we decided on a location? I think the the past we've had:
Urbane (nice space, slow service, good location)
Sazerac (a bloody mary bar, good service, a few blocks from shopping)
Dahlia Lounge (maybe not as good for very large groups?)
Steelhead Diner (by the market, so a little bit of a walk from shopping)

Those are the ones I recall, anyhow...

And, I see Marmee has suggested LouLay, which is new! I have not been there yet, so I don't know what it would be like for a large group.

Is there a location decided on yet?