Pub Club 9/4

[chelle]

Anyone up for a Seattle pub club tonight? Some of us can't make the Bellingham one this Friday.

[hikerwa]

looks like its at the Alki tavern. bout 6ish. I am going from downtown if anyone needs a ride, and I can probably give some rides home if needed...

sean

[Beck]

Where is the Alki Tavern? Is it on Alki? Where is Alki (Seattle by and by)?

I think I can find it on my bike, anyone else might need some prompts.

[hikerwa]

The Alki Tavern is located out on harbor avenue past Salty's.

The address is 1321 Harbor Ave SW,

If you get onto the west seattle bridge (hwy) going west, and take the Harbor avenue exit, take a right at the light and follow Harbor avenue around until you see Thai on Alki, the Tav is right next door...

good hunting I'll see ya tonight.

sean

[mattp]

Sean -

The phone books says the Alki Tavern is at 1321 Harbor Avenue Southwest. To get there, we take the West Seattle freeway (Spokane Street) from I-5 or surface streets two miles south of downtown Seaettle, and I believe that Harbor Avenue is a marked exit diverging right soon after cresting the W. Seattle bridge, about two miles from I-5. The tavern would be about a mile or mile and a half north on Harbor Avenue Southwest, eh? However, Washington state road signs can be confusing - do we need to know, in advance, which lane to stay in or something like that? Is the tavern easy to spot?

Mattp

[mattp]

Sorry for a redundant post.

[hikerwa]

once you are on Harbor Ave it's a piece of cake. The Tavern is accross the street from the boat launch.

thanks

[mattp]

So Eddie -

You indicated you wanted to share a ride. But no response to my message. Is it my breath?

Anyone else heading to West Seattle from points NW?

- Matt

[erik]

t-town hoop-t leaves at 5:30. let me know! dwayner check. erik check. anyone else?

[Dwayner]

Tuesday Pub Club Report:

My heart was pounding as the Ericmobile glided to a smooth stop alongside the grassy strip at the edge of the road. Across the street stood the famous Alki Tavern, a place I had read about for so many years in the tabloids: a hang-out for the movers and shakers, celebrities, and those who want to be. We were out of the vehicle no more than ten seconds before Eric pointed out two people heading toward the Tavern entrance. "It's Brad Pitt and Keanu Reeves!", I thought excitedly. On closer inspection, I found that I had vastly underestimated the situation. To my delight, it was FAST EDDIE and MATT P. The well-polished Harley's parked in front indicated that Eddie and Matt were just a sample of the alpine excellence that awaited inside. I could name more names (BECK!) but I don't want to be perceived as a celebrity name-dropper (BECK!), let's just say it was a veritable who's who of the mountaineering world. A few people were missing: Warren Harding and Walter Bonatti didn't show; I suspect it was either the late notice for the Pub Club or their planes were late, and a couple of other people were still on expeditions. And it wasn't all dudes, either. Miss Ehmmic represented alpine hardwomen everywhere and the lovely Stephanie brought much class and dignity to the evening.

Subjects discussed included: peaks, mountains, summits, crags, climbing, ascents, and much more. There were no punchouts amongst our group but a couple of gentlemen at the bar were starting something between themselves. Seventy-five cent hamburgers complimented the tasty containers of adult beverages.

To top off our star-filled gathering, the city of Seattle put on a spectacular fireworks display in our honor.

We missed all of you who were not there and look forward to your attendance at a future function. A couple of hot tips: Be prepared to sign lots of autographs for the REI crowd and be polite and stop and smile for the photographers...they're only doing their job!

[Beck]

The rest of these "climbers" don't know what they've been missing!!!

Come on boys and girls, are we all SCARED of a little drinking with some climbing bros and ladies?

[Cpt.Caveman]

Hey dude when is the one gonna happen over on Mercer? How can you get a group of people all fired up to go out and drink wrecklessly and then think about getting home to a warm bed?

[chelle]

I think the Captain would like to host a pub club out on Mercer Island.

Propose the time, place, and date and the rest of us will show up.

[Cpt.Caveman]

I would prefer Bellevue actually. I just dont know any bars since I am always climbing. Hows about Issaquah Brew Pub? Or is that too far for all you guys? Peter Puget better show up too.

[This message has been edited by Cpt.Caveman (edited 09-06-2001).]

[hikerwa]

and the MONOTONIZER! and Pencil Pusher....blah, blah, blah...

[Mr._Blister]

As a Bellevue native, I'd be delighted to come. But I can't do it this Friday, and there are no cool bars in Bellevue.

John Sharp

[EddieE]

Ain't it up in Bellingham Friday night? Where's it going to be?

[dr._jay]

as another bellevue native, i can definitely say there are no good bars there, but i do know plenty of cool spots where we used to throw kegs in high school.

[This message has been edited by dr. jay (edited 09-07-2001).]

[Beck]

Dudes, the Roanoke on Mercer Island is VERY COOL, albeit not in Bellevue proper.

[Cpt.Caveman]

Why dont we make it there after the Party in the Icicle?