You're quite right of course. But it's sort of early days yet. Having said that I did manage to get our forum film shown at the IMAX in Birmingham (UK) before a screening of Avatar and there was six of us at that mini meet-up. Although there was the regular audience there too. I suspect that there will be quite a few Avatar fans in Seattle over that weekend though.

Maybe we ought to suggest if they could perhaps tie in with the Science Fiction Museum. You know, like 'for one night only!'. I would think there are still reels of Avatar SE floating about as the Birmingham IMAX has still been playing it through February. I kid you not!:awesome:

I will. Feel free to poke! Yeah I did notice the prices for the Space Needle Restaurant. Think it works out at about $42-ish! Still it might be worth it, just to say you've done it. It revolves as well, from what I read. Does that mean it stirs your coffee for you?

Ok, I'll get mi coat...:xD:

Great job, Alan! Irayo, tsmukan, for posting all this info (and expanding on what I found).

At this point, from the pricing info I got, it looks like either the Best Western hotel or the Travelodge hotel would work, in terms of best prices and distance from the museum. Alan and I will be staying 5 nights in Seattle (arriving June 2nd and leaving on the 7th)

What say the rest of you, clanmates?
I think the sooner we choose a hotel and make reservations, the better!
Also agree that putting together some kind of list of who's coming that weekend would be good.

Kaltxi CyanRachel! I was planning on arriving late on Friday the 3rd, and staying until Monday the 6th, and then returning Tuesday early. (it takes me two days to get to Seattle) I think that the Best Western would be the best option, but the Travelodge is just fine too. :)

Maybe since you and Alan are staying that long you might be interested in climbing Mount Si (not too difficult: 8 miles RT 3,000 ft EG), it looks like some of us are interested in it. I was thinking probably Sunday or Monday...

Just a quick one as I need to fit some sleep in! HAHAHA...zzzzz...Oh sorry, where was I? Ah yes. I've contacted Best Western Executive Inn Hotel thingy place to see if they can do like a group discount even with us booking individually. They've replied back with a phone number for me to ring. So I'll be chasing that up as soon as I can. And yeah, we really need to start thinking about booking now before all the rooms fill up. I get back as soon as I can.

I'm hoping to go around the last week of July. I won't have any leeway in my plans though, if it happens it'll be part of a road trip and pinned down to the hour.

Nice, I hope that they will offer that discount. I agree that we need to book within the next few weeks, but before we do we need to get a definite head count and decide what days/nights different people are staying and whether we will double up for rooms or more than double?

Tentatively I am planning to spend Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night at the hotel in Seattle. And I would like to double up to save on the cost which would equal about 70-80$ per person per night roughly.

Also based on my calculations I will save about $400 by getting an airplane ticket instead of driving up...so I'll see what happens.

But anyway this sounds like an awesome adventure! :D It is well worth checking out the website for the museum. There is all sorts of other interesting exhibits worth checking out as well, like some cool sci-fi costumes...
http://www.empsfm.org/images/exhibits/ootw/Klingon.jpg

and of course the best one:

Its too bad you can't go with us, but I'm sure you will have fun!

I was looking through some Seattle guidebooks and found some hotels that are near Seattle Center. I'm going to post them along with some restaurants listed. I've written down prices slong with what they serve and their websites. This weekend I'm going to do some more hotel research so I can see what fits my budget.
I am going to be arriving at the SEA-TAC airport around noon on June 3rd.

Hotels:

Business Hotel - Airport Hotel - Business Travel Hotel | Hyatt Place $170-209/double

Seattle Washington Boutique Hotels near Downtown | MarQueen Hotel $159-220/double, $200-360/suite

Seattle Hotels Downtown | The Maxwell Hotel | 877.298.9728 $129-199/double, $189-279/suite

Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Seattle Center $159-189/double, $189-229/suite

Comfort Suites Downtown Seattle Center $100-150/double, $110-200/suite (guide said it can be hard to find and should call for directions)

Mediterranean Inn Hotel, located one block west of the Key Arena and The Space Needle in Seattle, affordable and downtown. A non-smoking property. $99-199/double

Budget Hotels in the Downtown Seattle Washington WA Area | Inn at Queen Anne $69-149/double (guide said it can be a bit cramped)

All hotels have breakfast except for the Maxwell and Mediterranean.


Restaurants:

Home Page $12-60, reservations, mostly seafood, awesome view, complimentary limo service

Home - Dick's Drive-In $1.20-2.50, classic fast food

Home | Chow Foods $10-16, menu changes every 3 months, reservations recommended

Home Page $9-14, American

Pagliacci Pizza - Seattle Area Pizzeria and Delivery - Home $10-24, Italian

Other Places of Interest:

Space Needle | Seattle Observation Deck, View Restaurant & Tourist Attraction $17

Pacific Science Center Home $14

Seattle Aquarium $17

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Yeah that is a great collection of information! Thanks. :) I think some of those restaurants might be worth going to as well as maybe the space needle and the aquarium. Other activities people have mentioned have been a hike up Mount Si and a private viewing of Avatar at the IMAX...

As for when you are arriving at the airport, if I decide to fly to Seattle, I will be arriving at just about the same time you are. Maybe we could meet-up and catch a cab to the hotel together. Oh and about the hotels, we have already somewhat decided on one or two options, probably the Best Western executive that is literally right by the Seattle Museum, and goes for about $160 a night, but with our (possible) group discount and doubling up it should be about $75 per person per night.

Sounds interesting. I used to do quite a bit of hiking round Derbyshire where I live when I was in Sea Scouts (Yeah, yeah, we were no where near the sea!:facepalm:) It's been a while.

I have got a visitor guide book on Seattle and it do cover a number of urban hikes too. We'll have to sort out what we are doing closer the date. Right now I'm focusing on places to stay....which leads me nicely on to hotels ;) (Did you like how I did that lead in there? He, he, he:xD:)

I rang up the number the Best Western Excecutive Inn organisation gave me this evening and spoke to a couple of people. The last person I spoke to has forwarded a request to the hotel to provide us with their best price in the next 24 hours. In fact I've just received a copy of the query form.

Apparently a group booking comes in when there are groupd of 10 or more. I'll keep you posted.

I'm also going to try the Travelodge which I think is the next street along from the Best Western.

@ Fiyerwall - Irayo for all that research. Quite a list you've pulled together there as well as covering places to visit and eat at. We'll have to take a closer look at them closer the date. Great stuff.

Here's a question for everyone: Who is 90% sure that they will be coming on that weekend? This is just to get an idea of numbers so we can see what the hotels can do for us. At the moment there appears to be CyanRachel, Miss Tammie, James of Terra, Raiden, Aketuan, Fiyerwall and me. Anyone else?

Perhaps someone could post a message on one of the general forums to see if we can stir some more interest from those who don't frequent this meet -up area? Irayo.:hi:

Right I'm off to chase up the Travelodge folks...

Kiyevame,
Alan

Done. :D
here

Good luck with Travelodge! Right now we don't have the ten people to get the discount... I agree that we should focus on the flights/hotels right now while there is still open rooms/seats...(That was one slick lead in there. :P )

For the time-being count me in, my percent-sure level is more like 75%-%80 of going, but close enough to say that I'm going... :awesome:

Irayo ma tsmukan. You worded that really well, matey. That should get them going. MOWHAHAHA...*cough, cough*...hmm..sorry where was I...

Why, irayo. I like to be as subtle as a f*rt in an elevator :rolleyes:....:xD:

Good-oh!

Just a bit of an update. I've send an enquiry to the Travelodge and also an enquiry to the IMAX cinema just round the corner from the Science Museum about showing Avatar SE 3D on the Saturday evening. I've also asked if they would show our Avatar Fan Communities film too. We'll just have to wait and see what their replies are now. I'll post the responses as soon as I get them.

:hi:Alan

Hello, everyone, I been busy last 4 days and still on plaaning to go, sending passport in this week. I looked at a place and said plane and holtel was about 800 dollars, I will fly in on friday, and leave monday or tuesday. Let me know on what holtel, you giys want. Thanks, look forward to meet everyone.

Yes...yes we will... :cool: Quite the evil laugh you have there. ;)

Once again thanks for putting all the effort into finding out information! I hope they reply with good news...


Also, just for fun I started a "Seattle Trip Flight Plan" Map. Everyone can put a pin on where they are and add their flight plan to Seattle with username/dates/anything...

I already added mine as an example.
Here is the thread with the instructions.
and Here is the direct link to the map.

Hey, no worries. If it helps bring us together and save a few pennies, it will be all worth it.

I rang up the Best Western Inn folks up with the number that they gave me and they took the details. Anyway I got a response back, but they think I'm a tour operator with a bus!!! :facepalm: HAHAHAHA. So I've sent a reply back to them explaining things so clearly you could call it a window! :P Lets hope it comes good this time.

I've also contacted the Travelodge, which is a coupls of streets away, last night by email, but haven't heard anything yet.

The other correspondence I've sent was to the IMAX in Seattle regarding the showing of Avatar SE 3D. Again I haven't heard anything from them yet. I also mentioned the forum film too and sent a link. You never know. It would be cool to see our forum film up there to share with everyone with Avatar. That would be a just an outstanding night if we get Avatar shown that weekend.:awesome: It would be a real opportunity for them at the IMAX. Still, we'll have to see what happens.

Well, I've added my blue line. Think we need a few more.

I'll get back as soon as I here anything from the hotels and IMAX.

Kaltxi Folks,

I just had to post this up straight away for you. I've had a response from the IMAX in Seattle and here's what they have to say:

"I am responding a recent inquiry from you about the possibility of running Avatar SE in 3D at the Boeing IMAX Theater in Seattle in conjunction with the opening of the Avatar Exhibition at the Science Fiction Museum. We are currently looking into the possibility to do this, however it would be a great challenge to do this because of other film obligations we have during the very busy summer months. At this time it is impossible to say whether or not we’d be able to do this. I will keep your email on hand so that I can keep you informed with any updates."

So it's not definie, but they are looking into it. Let's beg the help of Eywa...

Yes, definitely! :)
This sounds promising, Alan. Irayo, tsmukan, for contacting the IMAX, and posting their response.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Excellent! :D I sent mail to them two days ago but haven't received a response yet. Perhaps if others do the same, they'll be further encouraged.

Eywa, pleeaaase!! :awesome: (Envisions streams of sea gulls and crows descending upon IMAX theater--hmmm... seems a bit more like Alfred Hitchcock than Avatar, but it'll do!)

WOW....:shock:what a AVATASTIC idea!! HAHA! Would that not be the ultimate or what if they would be willing to do this. I hope they might consider looking into it seriously, if anything maybe just play it one night that opening weekend perhaps. Irayo ma tsmukan for going above and beyond making this a trip we will all never forget! Looking forward to meeting you in person along with all my fellow Avatarian friends from here, AF, TYPE and the other forums. Eywa ngahu! :):kiss:

Kaltxi Alan,

You know me, I am going FOR SURE, 100%! ;-) Thanks for all your dedication and time you have spent finding out such great info on Seattle my sweet friend and a huge thanks to everyone else sharing info too!! Love ya guys! :kiss:

NICE!! At least they are thinking about it. :D I will send an email to them stating my interest in seeing the movie. The more of us that tell them we want to see Avatar, the more likely it is...

EDIT: I contacted them with this:
Hello,
I am planning to visit the Science Fiction Museum during the opening weekend of the "Avatar Exhibit." I was wondering what the possibilities were for having a few showings of Avatar in the IMAX theater during that first week. I realize that your IMAX schedule is probably filled for the summer, but I am sure that if you have a few viewings during that first week (June 4th), there would be a lot of interest from the visitors at the sci-fi museum.

Thank you for help,
-Kevin

Lets hope it works... :)

Also everyone should add their pin to the trip google map (thread here)


So I think here is where we are at...
People Attending (90% sure):
-Alan
-Eywa's Pet
-James of Terra
-Aketuan
-Misstammie
-Cyanrachel
-Raiden
-Fiyerwall (?)



HOTEL:
Two possibilities:
-Best Western Executive (group discount at 10 people)
-Travelodge (waiting on response)

Possible Activities:
-Avatar Exhibit at Sci-Fi Museum :D
-IMAX viewing of Avatar SE 3D (Waiting on information)
-Other Sci-fi exhibits
-Seattle aquarium
-Mount Si hike
-Space Needle
-other ideas??

Brilliant Eywa's Pet. More the merrier. I must admit I did kinda take to 'carpet bombing' approach and ended up sending my email to three of the listed email contacts with an appologies 'because I didn't know which was the correct one to send it to'. ;);)

Well, I kinda got that impression :D Hey, no worries. This is like one of those opportunities that life presents you with once in a while, and boy I'm going give it all I can to make it a special time for all of us. As James Cameron said: "Failure is an option, but fear is not". And yeah irayo to everyone for your work too, as well as your enthusiasm and encouragement.

Yeah, I think I would have been worried if they weren't! Great you've sent your two-penneth in. Anyone else care to drop them a line to request Avatar SE 3D at the IMAX. Here's a link to their contacts page: Contact Pacific Science Center

Hey and thanks for summarising the story so far. Good job there matey.:) You could add an urban hike that could take us to Kerry Park, which has excellent views of Seattle and Mount Rainier as well as take in the shops on Queen Anne Avenue...well so the guide book sez!

Ohh and I've also had a reply from the Travelodge...;)

:D and....


Kerry Park sounds like a worthwhile place to visit. :)

Well....the travelodge lady says they could offer us a 15% group discount when we book individually on the varying dates of arrival and departure!!!!:party: Outstanding!!!

I'm still working out the details with them and once I do I'll post them here for folks to get booking...providing it all comes good of course. It would also be great for the details to be posted on the other Avatar related forums too for those who intend coming to the Avatar Exhibition weekend.

The Travelodge is like 30 seconds away from the Best Western. I haven't heard back from the the Best Western folks yet, but I'll keep you all posted.

As they say, watch this space....>______<

I've also replied back to the IMAX lady thanking her for her response and with a few words of encouragement...as yer do ;)

That sounds great. I would like to wait and see when miss tammy arrives because we had planned on riding together, but the more the merrier and the less we'd have to pay individually. :)

I'm going to do some more Seattle research this weekend and I'll also look up the two hotels just to see what I can find.

I'll be staying until Monday the 6th and my plane will leave around noon. Since I'll only have 2 full days, personally I'd like to visit the Aquarium along with the Avatar exhibit. I love aquariums and James Cameron said that he planned on showing us more of the oceans of Pandora so maybe we could see what he has in store for us. :) This is not set in stone, but it would be my top choice for other attractions to see.

I have pretty much decided to fly in. It will save me $400 and 4 days of driving...Depending on the flight I get I will be arriving anywhere between 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday so when I get my tickets I will contact you. :)

Also, about the activities, we can decide that once we have the major important stuff down, however it doesn't hurt to come up with some pre-plans. :P

I was thinking that depending on if Eywa's Pet can get work off on Monday, to do the hike up to Mount Si on Sunday or Monday, as it also relates to the movie as being out in our nature here on Earth... I also really like the aquarium idea...One thing is for sure, Saturday is all out Sci-Fi Museum and possibly Avatar IMAX viewing.

15% AND with individual bookings AND any departure/arrival day... Wow, I think we found our hotel. :D Hopefully we can have the details worked out soon...
This raises the question of how we want to book? Do we want to pair off and split rooms between 2 people, and maybe have one person book the room and the other pay for their half when we arrive?? Any ideas?

Ok folks,

Update time on the hotel front. I tell you the Travelodge lady is really doing us proud. Ok, here's the deal:

Avatar Clan Gathering for Exhibition Opening 4th June:

As part of the opportunity to try and bring the Avatar Clans together for the opening of Avatar Exhibition on 4th June in Seattle, we have been able to get a group booking deal with the Travelodge, only ten minutes walk from the Science Fiction Museum. The deal is as follows:

• We can have a group booking and get 15% off the normal price.
• This means the weeknight rate will be £110, the weekend rate will be $144. This does not include tax, but with 15% off, it is effectively tax free! Of course if you share a room the price is halved.
• If you are taking a car there will be a $10 parking fee per day.
• Breakfast is included, both cold and cooked breakfast is available (no Taylu or Sturmbeest though!).
• There is also a gym, outdoor pool and hot tube for use included.
• You are not fixed to a duration as long as it includes the weekend of 4th and 5th June.
• You will be able to make the booking yourself. This cannot be done online. Instead they will take the bookings via either email or by telephone. I have asked for the contact details to be forwarded to us.

What do we need to do?
In order for them to 'reserve' a set of rooms for us, we need to get back to them as soon as possible with the numbers of people who intend going and what type of room is required: 'single double bed' or 'twin bed' room.

So if you could get back to me as soon as possbile, preferable before Wednesday, but ideally over the weekend. Then I can get back to the Travelodge to finalise and get back to you with the booking details and contact info.


Finally we need to let the other Avatar forums know about this too, so all the clans can be together. I have asked CyanRachel if she would be willing to forward the message to Avatar Prime and Na'viBlue. I can do Avatar Forums, Avatar Wiki and LearnNa'vi. If anyone is on any other Avatar fan forums, please feel free to forward the above message and report back on numbers to me so we can get booking.

Irayo everyone for your patients. I think we have the makings of a wonderful and memorable weekend in Seattle..yeah, we may even be sleepless in Seattle..hmm...that sounds like a good film title! :xD::xD:

Oel ngati kameie soon,

Alan

Wow -- Irayo for all this great info, Alan! Sounds like it might work out well with the Travelodge.
I'll post this news on the other Avatar sites.

Now, when you mentioned the 2 types of rooms, can I assume the "twin bed" room is a room with 2 twin size beds?
I don't have a roommate at present, but I was planning on reserving a room with 2 beds (either double size or twin size) so in the event there's a tsmuke in need of a room, she and I can room together.

Also, here's some more news...
This week I sent the following email to the Box Office at the museum in Seattle:

Hello.
I have some questions re: tickets for admission and "Avatar: The Exhibition" opening on 6/4/11:
- Can a group of 8 or more get a group rate on admission to the museum?
- Does general admission (or group admission) *include* admission to the Avatar exhibit, or are there separate tickets for this exhibit?
If they're separate tickets, when do they go on sale?
If the exhibit is included with the main admission, then when can the admission tickets be purchased?
If someone could please let me know re: any or all of the above, I'd greatly appreciate it.

And here's the response I received:

"A group of 9 or more will receive a 10% discount on admission tickets. General/group admission will include entrance to the Avatar exhibit after its opening on June 4th. You can purchase tickets in advance online at anytime or you may also purchase tickets at the door on or after opening day.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to send them my way.
Thank you for your interest in EMP/SFM -- we look forward to your visit."
Sami Collier
Reception & Box Office Assistant

So I wanted to post this info here to share. Looks as though we can purchase tickets for the Avatar exhibit in advance, as in *now*, and not have to wait.
Should we wait to purchase as a group (if we're going to be 9 or more for opening day)?

Yeah, just to clarify. There are rooms with 1 double bed and other rooms with 2 beds, aka twins beds.

Great stuff with the Avatar exhibition group tickets. It's going to be like one big family outing! :xD:

Alan

Cool thanks for the info, I will contact you all when I book so that we can get the beift of group booking!!!

So I have decided that unfortunately I can not go on the trip...

...Just kidding ;) , I just booked my flight!!! I am arriving in Seattle at 6:18 pm on Friday and leaving at 7:00 pm on Tuesday. :D



Cool yeah that is a good idea for the 15% discount. But I think we can book separately (via email?) and still get the discount. I think we will have all of the details within this week.

If we have nine people for sure going, we should definitely book together...however if we do not have nine (I think we are at maybe 7 now) it shouldn't make a difference. Did they say if the ticket is different for the whole museum vs just the Avatar exhibit? I wouldn't mind seeing the other exhibits...

Nice information summary. :)
Sounds good, I guess we should wait to get our final booking done till we know who exactly is going... but we shouldn't wait much longer than a week, so that everything is finalized.

So.. I figure once we have all booked our rooms and flights, we can get to the fun stuff!! :D

Over the next couple of months we should get an itinerary going with what we are going to do each day. (meals, exhibits, urban hiking, ect...)

So feel free to throw out suggestions!


Also we have four pins/lines on our Seattle Trip map, anyone else who is going is welcome to add themselves to the map here.

What up all? I looked up some more info on Seattle, mostly in the areas around the Seattle Center.

Restaurants:

Icon Grill (Belltown): American, $11-25/lunch, $13-34/dinner, reservations recommended, Welcome to Icon Grill!

Serious Pie (Belltown): Pizza, $14-16, Tom Douglas - Home

Shiro’s Sushi Restaurant (Belltown): Sushi/Japanese, $2.50-15/sushi, $25-50/main courses, reservations recommended, Shiro's Sushi Restaurant

Mama’s Mexican Kitchen (Belltown): Mexican, $4-10 per person, 2234 2nd Avenue

Palisade (Elliott Bay Marina): Northwestern mostly seafood, $12-17/lunch, $19-59/dinner, reservations recommended, awesome view, complimentary limo service, Home Page

The 5 Spot (Queen Anne): American but it changes every 3 months, $10-16 per person, reservations recommended, Home | Chow Foods

Shopping:

Pike Place and Waterfront
Pike Place Market (PPM): Pike Street and 1st Ave, covers more than 9 acres, Pike Place Market - Home

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop: souvenirs, 1001 Alaskan Way, The page has moved | Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

Belltown
Singles Going Steady: music, 2219 2nd Ave
Patagonia: outdoors, 2100 1st Ave

Downtown
Pacific Place (Downtown): 600 Pine Street, shopping mall
Westlake Center(Downtown): 4th Ave and Pine Street, shopping mall

The Seattle Center is located in the southern most part of the Queen Anne neighborhood. The Belltown neighborhood is directly south of the Seattle Center. Downtown is southwest of Belltown. Pike Place/Waterfront is south of Belltown and Downtown. The Magnolia neighborhood is northwest of the Seattle Center. If you look up a map of Seattle, this becomes much easier to understand.

I checked and their are no major parades or festivals during the 1st weekend in June.

I forgot to thank Alan for all his work on the hotel plans and CyanRachel for her work on the tickets to the exhibit. It may not be much, but hopefully the info above will help some people out. Irayo to everyone involved in this adventure! :)

Far from it Fiyerwall! Irayo for all the research you are doing. It makes it a real team effort to make this trip a success. We'll have to see if we can pull together a flexible itinerary over the next couple of months.

I'll be back with some more updates on accommodation, but right now I have work to fit in :( Still it's paying for the trip :)

Until then Eywa ngahu,

Alan

Kaltxi, Aketuan.
In answer to your question about the museum tickets, general/group admission *includes* admission to the Avatar exhibit *and* all other exhibits in the museum (so if you want to see other exhibits in the museum besides Avatar, you can).

Kaltxi, Alan.
Irayo for answering my question about the hotel room beds -- appreciate it.

Thanks for that info!

Also I have looked up an interesting package deal... for $60 you can buy a "Seattle City Pass" that includes tickets for all of the neat attractions in Seattle. So if we plan on visiting most of these, we could really save some money...

City Pass

Space Needle - You get two admissions, one during the day and one during the night, includes the observation deck.
Pacific Science Center - You get admission and one 3D or 2D Movie ticket - Has the IMAX (Avatar???), butterfly, insect world, star wars...
Seattle Aquarium - You get one admission to all of the exhibits including the massive underwater dome!
Seattle Harbor Tour - you get a one hour narrated harbor tour
Science Fiction museum/experience music project - you get admission to both museums What could we do at the sci-fi museum... ;)
One ticket to either the flight museum OR the Woodland Park Zoo - you get admission to one of the two

Hey, wow, Aketuan. That is an amazing deal! I really want to go up hometree...errr...I mean the pointy thingy...errrr, I mean the space needle. :D Going up there in the evening would be just an amazing way to watch the sun set together.

And it seems we won't be short of places to eat with the list Fiyerwall has found.

Well, I've had a reply from the Travelodge regarding booking rooms there. They have been so flexible for us. Just read this extract:

"There’s no time that you have to give me more firm numbers by. As of right now, we have plenty of rooms available, but within the next couple months we’re going to start getting a lot reservations for that time of year. I would recommend letting me know within the next month. You don’t have to worry about doing it in the next few days."


I guess the question now is how we go about co-ordinating room sharing? I know that the lady at the Travelodge has said there is no rush, but we really need to get our skates on to make sure we don't end up disapointed.

Perhaps the best way is for people to co-ordinate amongst their friends to arrange room sharing and take it from there? It might be a bit long winded and difficult to centrally co-ordinate a list of people attending from 6 different Avatar Fan forums me thinks :S

It might be a nice surprise to get there and actually see who has arrived! But I'm open to suggestions.

Yeah, I think it would be worthwhile to climb up there. :)

Ok, so great news! Lets get the number of people finalized in the next week or so and get the booking done.


Agreed, we should all find someone to room with, or if you prefer it, state that you want your own room.

About the keeping things straight with other forums thing. I suggested a mass email system on LN and I think it would be the perfect solution. When a thread on one of the forums is updated with critical information or anything worth mentioning, we would just let everyone on the contact list know the details. It would be a lot less messy than dealing with 6 separate threads.

If everyone is ok with it, I volunteer to get the emails put together and monitor all of the threads for info. I could send out two types of emails. One for urgent new information, and another for fun information about the trip. When new info is added it would be sent to everyone interested in going.

I can be your eyes on LN :)

-Txonä Rolyu

Personally, I'll be tacking the lift...errr....sorry, elevator :xD::xD:

Yeah, good thinking Batman :)

Yeah maybe we just need to post here or allow people to contact each other an book. We don't have to make one booking. We can actually book individually. I'll be posting up details shortly. I might show a bit of willing with the Hotel being as I've got them to give us this offer and make a booking. I'll book a twin bed, so if anyone wants to share they are welcome to, if they can put up with an Englinshman! :xD::xD:

Hey, your the man :hi: Irayo for volunteering. I guess all you would need to do is email the links out to people from the forums when a new post is made on the topic. I know CyanRachel has posted on Na'viBlue and Avatar Prime. I've posted on Avatar Wiki and LearnNa'vi...oh and AF as you know. I guess the best thing is to PM you our email addresses?

Oh by the way. For awayone who cannot make the 4th June, there as some people on LearnNa'vi who are looking to make a visit to Seattle on 9th July. You can follow their thread here:

Seattle Museum.

I'll be replying shortly with details about making bookings at the Travelodge for the 4th June shortly.

Until then, kiyevame!

@Txonä Rolyu: Sounds good, you can be our official ambassador for LN. :)

Yeah on second thought...I might just take the elevator....or I could take my Ikran out for a test drive... :P

Yeah, when you get the final details be sure and let us know. I might be interested in booking the room with you... if you can put up with a Coloradoan. ;) (I still have to check on some things though, so don't quote me on that just yet)

Yeah, I'll flood all of the threads and get people who are interested in going, to send me their email addresses...and PM the people we know are interested... I'll check into all of those forums. [The only one I haven't visited is avatar wiki...]

So... everyone that is interested in going to Seattle with either group should send me their email address.
You can PM it to me or send it to the new email I created just for this... IkranNews@gmail.com

We can send out important messages and critical info when it is announced on a thread somewhere.