Things you can't miss in Seattle

[DaFace]

So just to report back:

• MOPOP - Lots of fun if you're into Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror. They have a Marvel exhibit right now, and it was really cool to see all of the costumes up close.
• Museum of Flight - Obviously depends on what you're into, but getting to wander around inside a Conchorde, the first 747, etc. is pretty sweet.
• Fremont Brewing - Nice to get out of the urban core a bit. Also wandered over to Gas Works Park, which was a cool view of the city and a very unique green space. The Fremont Troll is weird.
• Pike Place Market - Fun to see all the shops. I don't really get the fish throwing thing, though. Seems to serve no purpose other than drawing in tourists. The gum wall is more gross than anything.
• Original Starbucks - No way am I standing in a line like that for a cup of coffee I could get basically anywhere.
• Chihuly - Crazy cool glass art. They also had a glass blowing demo while we were there, which was fun.
• Bums - I didn't really see many. Those of you obsessed with that clearly haven't been to Denver.
• Clipper Vacations whale tour - All day event. Saw a couple grey whales and some minkes, but no orcas. May be a little early in the season for that. It was fun to get out and see some of the land to the northwest, though, and Friday Harbor is a quaint little town that was fun to wander in for a couple hours.

We weren't terribly adventurous with restaurants so, while everything we had was good, nothing was crazy amazing. Top Pot donuts were tasty, and the Biscuit Bitch was hilarious and delicious. We also didn't do any hiking while we were there mostly because it's hard to imagine it being wildly better than what we do on a regular basis here in Colorado. Perhaps another trip.

The end.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by DaFace

[*]Bums - I didn't really see many. Those of you obsessed with that clearly haven't been to Denver.

Funny story about a Seattle bum (well, it was at least amusing at the time).... listening to my iPod while walking back to a hotel and some guy on a corner asks me a question. I take my ear buds out and he asks again, and I couldn't understand what he was saying at all (considering his lack of teeth and all).... so, I say 'what's that?' and he annoyingly enunciates "do... you... need... a place... to... smoke... crack?"

I wanted to ask several questions, like if it was BYOC or if I was just paying to use the place... but, politely declined.

[Randallflagg]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Funny story about a Seattle bum (well, it was at least amusing at the time).... listening to my iPod while walking back to a hotel and some guy on a corner asks me a question. I take my ear buds out and he asks again, and I couldn't understand what he was saying at all (considering his lack of teeth and all).... so, I say 'what's that?' and he annoyingly enunciates "do... you... need... a place... to... smoke... crack?"

I wanted to ask several questions, like if it was BYOC or if I was just paying to use the place... but, politely declined.

I was a student at University of Louisville (back in the 70s) an I was sitting in my car at a White Castle (yeah, I know - but they were cheap) eating a burger and this bum comes up to the window and asks me if I can spare a burger. I said "What the hell" and gave him one. I had three. He swallows it in one gulp (they aren't that big) and says "Can I have another one?"

I threw open the car door and chased him for about 25 yards......

[Randallflagg]

Originally Posted by DaFace

So just to report back:

• MOPOP - Lots of fun if you're into Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror. They have a Marvel exhibit right now, and it was really cool to see all of the costumes up close.
• Museum of Flight - Obviously depends on what you're into, but getting to wander around inside a Conchorde, the first 747, etc. is pretty sweet.
• Fremont Brewing - Nice to get out of the urban core a bit. Also wandered over to Gas Works Park, which was a cool view of the city and a very unique green space. The Fremont Troll is weird.
• Pike Place Market - Fun to see all the shops. I don't really get the fish throwing thing, though. Seems to serve no purpose other than drawing in tourists. The gum wall is more gross than anything.
• Original Starbucks - No way am I standing in a line like that for a cup of coffee I could get basically anywhere.
• Chihuly - Crazy cool glass art. They also had a glass blowing demo while we were there, which was fun.
• Bums - I didn't really see many. Those of you obsessed with that clearly haven't been to Denver.
• Clipper Vacations whale tour - All day event. Saw a couple grey whales and some minkes, but no orcas. May be a little early in the season for that. It was fun to get out and see some of the land to the northwest, though, and Friday Harbor is a quaint little town that was fun to wander in for a couple hours.

We weren't terribly adventurous with restaurants so, while everything we had was good, nothing was crazy amazing. Top Pot donuts were tasty, and the Biscuit Bitch was hilarious and delicious. We also didn't do any hiking while we were there mostly because it's hard to imagine it being wildly better than what we do on a regular basis here in Colorado. Perhaps another trip.

The end.

My Driver, when I was in Seattle told me that the company directs him to stay away from Pioneer Square - I guess that's where a lot of them hang out, piss in the street, you get the drift..And yes, I've (unfortunately) been to Denver on multiple occasions. What the hell did you folks allow to happen to that city? My God but it has turned into a shithole. The 16 Street Mall is nasty, dangerous and an embarrassment to your city. If I recall correctly, the last time I "HAD" to go to Downtown - there were actually port-a-potties in the alleys.

Jesus....Oh yeah, and the signs that read "Be sure to lock your car and take any valuables"

That's really good for tourism. But aside - why doesn't your "Mayor" just run them the hell out of Denver and back to Kalifornia?

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Randallflagg

My Driver, when I was in Seattle told me that the company directs him to stay away from Pioneer Square - I guess that's where a lot of them hang out, piss in the street, you get the drift..And yes, I've (unfortunately) been to Denver on multiple occasions. What the hell did you folks allow to happen to that city? My God but it has turned into a shithole. The 16 Street Mall is nasty, dangerous and an embarrassment to your city. If I recall correctly, the last time I "HAD" to go to Downtown - there were actually port-a-potties in the alleys.

Jesus....Oh yeah, and the signs that read "Be sure to lock your car and take any valuables"

That's really good for tourism. But aside - why doesn't your "Mayor" just run them the hell out of Denver and back to Kalifornia?

No one's a fan of having a bunch of homeless people all over the place, but when you're experiencing the rapid population growth we are right now, it's tough to keep up. It's compounded by people moving here who don't have jobs and are just wanting to live somewhere that's awesome. (Legal weed doesn't hurt in bringing people either.)

And while it's a nuisance, it's clear at this point that our tourism and visitation aren't being hurt - both are climbing so fast right now we can barely keep up.

And finally, the safety issue (like most safety issues) is way overblown. If you're uncomfortable telling a bum to **** off, sure, but it's not like people are getting mugged all over the place.

[Randallflagg]

Originally Posted by DaFace

No one's a fan of having a bunch of homeless people all over the place, but when you're experiencing the rapid population growth we are right now, it's tough to keep up. It's compounded by people moving here who don't have jobs and are just wanting to live somewhere that's awesome. (Legal weed doesn't hurt in bringing people either.)

And while it's a nuisance, it's clear at this point that our tourism and visitation aren't being hurt - both are climbing so fast right now we can barely keep up.

And finally, the safety issue (like most safety issues) is way overblown. If you're uncomfortable telling a bum to **** off, sure, but it's not like people are getting mugged all over the place.

I recall talking to one of our clients in Denver about something along those lines. We were having lunch (4-5 years ago) and he told me that "If weed was made "legal", it would be the downfall of Colorado"

I scoffed, saying that it wouldn't be that bad. Looks as though I was wrong and he was right.

I heard that he moved to Wyoming after he retired. Jackson, I believe.

As for people moving to Colorado because it is "awesome" - you are correct. Colorado IS awesome. As long as you're not in Denver. There are parts of Colorado that (literally) take your breath away. But in Denver? I was afraid to breathe......

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by DaFace

So just to report back:

• MOPOP - Lots of fun if you're into Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror. They have a Marvel exhibit right now, and it was really cool to see all of the costumes up close.
• Museum of Flight - Obviously depends on what you're into, but getting to wander around inside a Conchorde, the first 747, etc. is pretty sweet.
• Fremont Brewing - Nice to get out of the urban core a bit. Also wandered over to Gas Works Park, which was a cool view of the city and a very unique green space. The Fremont Troll is weird.
• Pike Place Market - Fun to see all the shops. I don't really get the fish throwing thing, though. Seems to serve no purpose other than drawing in tourists. The gum wall is more gross than anything.
• Original Starbucks - No way am I standing in a line like that for a cup of coffee I could get basically anywhere.
• Chihuly - Crazy cool glass art. They also had a glass blowing demo while we were there, which was fun.
• Bums - I didn't really see many. Those of you obsessed with that clearly haven't been to Denver.
• Clipper Vacations whale tour - All day event. Saw a couple grey whales and some minkes, but no orcas. May be a little early in the season for that. It was fun to get out and see some of the land to the northwest, though, and Friday Harbor is a quaint little town that was fun to wander in for a couple hours.

We weren't terribly adventurous with restaurants so, while everything we had was good, nothing was crazy amazing. Top Pot donuts were tasty, and the Biscuit Bitch was hilarious and delicious. We also didn't do any hiking while we were there mostly because it's hard to imagine it being wildly better than what we do on a regular basis here in Colorado. Perhaps another trip.

The end.

Friday Harbor is awesome. I absolutely love the San Juan's.