Seattle Boat Show

[Shark Bait]

It dawned on me as I was reading a post in another section that there are a number of us AABers who will be attending the Seattle Boat Show at the end of January and how great it would be if we could get together.

Since I don't live in Seattle and don't know any of the Seattle area AABers I was wondering if it would be possible for Coldwater, Chaps, Goatram, Seafood Man or one of the other AABers in the Seattle area to arrange an informal get together one evening so we could meet, talk Alloy Boats and toss down a few?

Anyone in the PNW up for this challenge?

SB

[Chaps]

Sounds good - I'll buy the first round!

[Seefood Man]

As Shark Bait mentioned it would be nice to hook up with some local AAB'rs
The Seattle Boat Show starts 1/29 through 2/6 Here is the link:
http://www.seattleboatshow.com/
Lets throw around some dates and times. What distance do you guys live from Quest Field? I am about 1.5 hours South. Depending on your guy's work schedule, it might be good to try mid-week. I am pretty flexible, just thinking of the crowds and traffic.

[goatram]

I work Nights so my time to head to the show would be on the weekends, I do plan on showing one if not two days. One of them will be on the docks checking out them boats and dreaming. Shark Bait how long you staying in town?

[CWB]

Good idea. Received your message on the other thread. When you work out the details with the other members we will be there. In addition, this may be a good time to toss in a few goodies. I will provide 1 day entry tickets at will call for the first 20 AAB members to send me a PM. (Please attach your name to be listed at will call and specify will call at "on the water" or at "qwest field")

[Seefood Man]

pm sent Thank You!!!!!!

[welder]

Man I wish I lived closer , I would be all over that Boat show in a heart beat With my camera so I could post pictures here on AAB [ And I will try not to wack them, Sorry Russ]

Very cool of you to pass out FREE tickets , Thank You from the AAB team.

[Chaps]

No kidding, very thoughtful! PM sent

[Chaps]

Man I wish I lived closer , I would be all over that Boat show in a heart beat With my camera so I could post pictures here on AAB [ And I will try not to wack them, Sorry Russ]

Very cool of you to pass out FREE tickets , Thank You from the AAB team.

c'mon Les, get a cheap flight and get your butt up here. While you're in the area you could go around on a builders tour and drum up some more sponsor biz . . .

[welder]

I'm trying to shame Julie @ Pacific boats into sending me a Airline ticket.

Naw, AAB has some good guys out there to help represent our AAB community.

[Shark Bait]

John: My wife and I will be in the Seattle area, staying in North Bend, from 29 Jan until 13 Feb.

SB

[Chaps]

Hey Les, any chance we could get the two Seattle boat show threads mashed together somehow and maybe sticky it somewhere?

[goatram]

PM sent. What ever venue is available. I plan on showing up for both the expo center and the water this year. Thank-you again forgiving up the tickets to AABers.

The Washington Sportsman trade show will be running from the 27th to the 31st at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Always another place to buy and see all of the new gotta haves. Les another reason to show. More alloy boats will be there. Need a place to stay?

SB disregard that pm I sent. Got a short between the ears today.

[welder]

John, thanks for the offer and I may take you up on it one day but I have to save my beer cans . July of this year is my once in a life time fishing trip to ............................Alaska .

That will be another ALLOY get together .

Just keep spreading the word about AAB . It's hard to believe we have been up for two years now [ I just payed for 5 more years , for the server ] and 642 members .

Keep up the GREAT work guys.

[Seefood Man]

I'm trying to shame Julie @ Pacific boats into sending me a Airline ticket.

Naw, AAB has some good guys out there to help represent our AAB community.

You guys will be hard pressed to shame Julie into anything Shes got more backbone then most men I know.
Gotta lov her though
Christ! she put up with me for 6 months,,then some

[SNOOT]

Hey all been real busy.. I would love to be involved. Meet some new daces and talk boats.. Some one say tickets?

[welder]

Snoot, find CWB's post in this thread and shoot him a Email .

And Bingo.....................Free Tickets

[Seefood Man]

BUMP Any thoughts for dates??? I'm open

[JETTYWOLF]

BUMP Any thoughts for dates??? I'm open

Pete, your boat could be a boat show for me. I love looking at it since we have the same exact hulls, but thats where it ends.

Hope ya'll take plenty of photos. We need somethiong new to spice up our winter(s).

[Seefood Man]

Yea I can take some pics of the eye candy for you guys, It might not be all boats though

[Shark Bait]

It looks like there is some interest in the Seattle show and that a number of us AABers will be attending but I am still wondering who in Seattle (close to the action) is willing to set up Meet & Greet?

Someone down there should be able to find a place for us to meet and toss down a few.

WHO WILL IT BE?????

SB

[goatram]

1. Pete was talking about the weekday time frame.
2. I am thinking of showing up on Sunday the 31st and passably the 7th.
3.On Saturday the 30th I will be at the sportsman show in Puyallup.
4.Chaps talked about buying the first round.
5. Your here for the entire show?
6. Your free/available time is?

Seattle is the city that I tend to stay out of do to me being a country boy at heart. I live about 50 miles north in Stanwood, 8 miles west of I-5.

SB; breakfast in the morning or drinks after the show? there are a couple of restaurants and bars in the area but I can not be responsible to pick a good one out of the mix. If you know what I mean

Snoot; ya have any Ideas? being a city boy from Seattle and all.

[Gundog]

I won't be at the Seattle boat show but I will have a booth at the Puyallup & Portland Sportsman Shows stop by and say hi if you get by.

Mike

[Chaps]

Any day works for me! As far as a good place to meet-up how about the Pyramid brewery across from Safeco?
http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/seattle

[goatram]

Mike I will stop by on Sat. to meet you at the Puyallup show.

Chaps that sounds good! I like that beer. I can meet Sat. or Sun 30/31 Jan. or Sunday the 7th. Weekdays I work second shift.

What days work for the rest of you all?