Numerous geeks (myself included) are starting to arrive in Seattle for Gnomedex 5.0. This is really shaping up to be an amazing event. Chris and Ponzi are going all-out on this one. If you can’t make it in person, you can keep track of things with the Technorati tag page for Gnomedex. There’s sure to be plenty of live blogging and Flickr activity. Eric Rice will be hosting the live audio stream and as well as video blogging from the conference.
We are thinking about doing some touring around Seattle on Sunday. Of course at some point I will need to make a pilgrimage to Fremont to pay my regards to the troll (see photo above for a dirt encrusted version from 2003). Oh yeah, a trip to Archie McPhee over in Ballard is on the agenda as well. If you know of any pre or post-Gnomedex events or activities, please leave a comment.
Two the things I love about Seattle: good coffee and free Wi-Fi. Speaking of which, this post is coming to you from University Zoka, in U-Village (part of Seattle’s University District). This is the coffeehouse that is noted for being the unusual headquarters of Apple software development company Delicious Monster. Man, that was a good latte.
UPDATE 1: My photos from Thursday and Friday are now online.
UPDATE 2: Here are Saturday’s photos.
Here Are A Few Related Posts You Might Enjoy:
- Gnomedex Party at the Seattle Aquarium
- Back In Seattle, Gnomedex 2007 Starts Tonight
- 56 Geeks by Scott Johnson, Which One Are You?
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Whilst in Seattle, I highly recommend having a look at the new main library downtown – it’s completely nuts, inside & out. Koolhaus designed.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/local/library/photogalleries/spl1.html
The Ballard Locks is a fun, free, neat thing to see that’s right near Fremont. And dig the crazy totem pole fish n’ chips place across the street.
Have fun! – jr
That’s my old stomping grounds, I lived in Ballard until about 6 months ago when I moved north. Coffee shop called Fast Eddie’s on Market street is pretty good, just a couple blocks from Archie McPhee.Japanese tea house near there also but I can’t remeber the name right now. Also if you are somewhat mobile and haven’t checked it out before I suggest going to the Sound Garden at Magnuson Park.
http://www.lpul.slu.se/projects/pacific/seattlemagnuson184.htm
Oh so sad — the Sound Garden is not really accessible anymore, as Joe and I found out on our visit there several weeks ago. It is on NOAA land, and thanks to homeland security, it is now fenced off. You may be able to get there during the week by going to the NOAA office on weekdays at certain hours (sounds like whenever they feel like it and if they feel that you are not posing a threat), but most of the time there is a locked gate with a guard.
While I was upset about the Sound Garden, I was reassured (as you were) that Starbucks does not completely rule Seattle. Plenty of excellent and beautifully prepared espresso drinks to be found!