well everyone---missed all of the email messages attempting to coordinate everything.... seems like it all went really well despite it all! thanks for all of the help with the coffee, setting up tables, gifts, etc. sorry we made a command decision about the prizes--seem to have gone over well, tho Directions to our place for next meeting: We are just north east of the University of Washington at 5550 30th Ave NE, (206) 524-4064 We typically order pizza or something pasta-like.... We usually take I-5 to 520, off on Montlake exit North on Montlake (hope the bridge doesn't go up!) Past Husky stadium Stay in left lane Count the pedestrian overpasses---just as you go under the 3rd (right next to big parking lot) one take a left at 25th Ave NE (due north just before Montlake veers east) Go past University Village Right on NE 55th Ave (Econo Lube, Kidd Valley, Great Clips) Left on 30th Ave NE(about 1/3 way up the hill) We are on the right, 3rd to last house before the next intersection (NE 57th)--look for big grey rocks >From the north end, we usually get off on 65th Ave NE exit go left at the stop sign to get over the freeway, Right at Roosevelt Ave (stop light) Left at 65th (stop light, Dania) Right on 30th Ave NE Continue along 30th (it'll jog a bit on one block) We are the 3rd house on the left after NE 57th Ave bye! Victoria