seattle_2011

This is a wonderful review: http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/01/18/travel/escapes/18urban-seattle.html?fta=y

I loved what it had to say about about Seattle and book sales:

"Next up is the nearby (and locally cherished) Elliott Bay Book Company — 25,000 square feet of creaky wood floors. Some combination of relentless rain and Elliott Bay books may explain why Seattle has one of the country’s highest per capita rates of book purchasing."

From their website:

Located in the heart of the historic Pioneer Square District, Seattle's original business neighborhood, The Elliott Bay Book Company is home to over 150,000 titles, set on cedar shelves in a series of inviting, exposed-brick walled rooms.

http://www.elliottbaybook.com/about/index.jsp

Roberta Carlson, "Bert", as she was known to many, a personal friend and a much loved Pacific Northwest con-runner, died on her way from Seattle, Washington to Westercon in Las Vegas. An investigation by the Highway Patrol determined that the accident was "no fault".

Accompanying Bert in the car were 4 other Pacific Northwest fans. All 4 are suffering from the traumatic experience. One of the fans is still in the hospital with serious damage to both of his hands. Arrangements are being made and a location set up to collect funds to help these fans return to Seattle. More information is available on the following Web page: http://community.livejournal.com/seattle_2011/ William Boyde, one of the four, will pay for the group's air flights home and the fund will be used to reimburse these travel costs. Any funds beyond the travel costs will be donated to Roberta's family.

You can send any donations to William via paypal to wboyde@eskimo.com

Thank you again for all your warmth, concern and sentiments.

Bobbie

We are getting everything all packed and the finishing touches on props...

The condo is confirmed, our table is confirmed, the party suite is confirmed, the party planning is done.

I have to work for a little while in the morning and Jerry has to go pick up the boxes of "stuff" from the Convention Center.
We had the convention center pull enough for us to last through Denvention so at least we won't have to go back again right away.

Our first Robot is finished, she has yet to be named - perhaps someone will suggest a good one.


We just heard from another person who will ride up in our Carpool - should be great I don't think that at least 3 of the 5 people riding with Bert have ever been to Vegas.
They are going to have soooo much fun.

It Doesn't Rain That Much
-Mark Osier


It goes like clockwork every fall the geese in chevron fly
Heading south for warmer climes we’re not sure how or why
The lemmings tend to gather and in mighty hordes march on
And every year in August Fannish folk all head to Worldcon

It’s been 50 years since we did one and Seacon was its name
Our hangover is finally gone and it’s time to go again
We’re sure that we could give you your own little slice of heaven
If you’ll come to the great Northwest in 2011

Though other cities want to host we know we’ll do it better
But Despite all we can offer people grumble about our weather
But I know you’re too smart to believe such idle prattle
So everybody come out to the Worldcon in Seattle

It doesn’t rain that much I tell you it’s no lie
Besides it’s Worldcon just when did you plan to go outside?
The Mountains are all beautiful the sound is blue and clear
So in 2011 let’s all have the Worldcon here

We’ve got Wild Orca’s in the sound, gourmet coffee all around and a Needle that points right to outer space.
So many sites you’ve got to see em, we’ve got a Sci-Fi museum, I can’t imagine a more perfect place.
So return to the Emerald City, yes that really is our name, for if you miss it you will only have yourself to blame.
Seattle Twenty-eleven -- Time to bring this con back here
‘Cause we may not do another bid for another 50 years

It doesn’t rain that much I tell you it’s no lie
Besides it’s Worldcon just when did you plan to go outside
The Mountains are all beautiful the sound is blue and clear
So in 2011 let’s all have the Worldcon here
Yes, in 2011 let’s all have the Worldcon here.


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