Seriously now... what would be a great idea for a sober Yelp event?

05/16/2008 Carly "wine princess aka Aunt Cardy" L. says:

no hunting

05/16/2008 Leo "squeeze this" M. says:

cosmic bowling

05/16/2008 D.J. "Iron Gut" Y. says:

+1 to Cosmic bowling.

+1 to what Carly said!!

05/16/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

Hunting was a joke.

I have trouble with the ethics of fishing.

05/16/2008 nate "abcdefghi" j. says:

Scavenger hunt!

Though to be Yelpie, it'd have to include things like "Best Pizza"... but we can't have half of the Yelpers heading to Chicago and half of them heading to NY, can we?

05/16/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

Scavenger hunt is an idea that could be ran with!

I see an appetizer scavenger hunt all over the city! Each team eats one, and then takes a marker to prove they were there! First team to make it to the last location wins!

05/16/2008 Carly "wine princess aka Aunt Cardy" L. says:

Scott-
organize it.
:)

05/16/2008 patrick "Colonize Orbital Space" g. says:

Soap Box Derby

05/16/2008 rose "OG Rice Cube Mama from da top ramen gangsta's" m. says:

Scott I think that's great, I'm game for what ever.

05/16/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

Um... I'm on an island.

I'm just trying to stir good ideas around so that you guys can all have fun while I'm away!

05/16/2008 Alyson "The Eskimo" L. says:

a scavenger hunt sounds awesome, though if we're doing it with food I'll have to bow out - this girl is watching her girlish figure.

i do love the idea of a hike and a picnic.

05/16/2008 Carly "wine princess aka Aunt Cardy" L. says:

I'm down for hiking!
plus I need to train train train for the 3 day.
Scott, they move islands on Lost. You can do it too.

05/16/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

I can do more then move an island! I can tell you how Lost is going to end!

So here's what I think is happening on lost...

The reason you can move the island is that it's a experiment from the future that had it's origins in the 70's.

It explains the futuristic electronics, the cloud thing, the test animals... everything.

I'm thinking the island is a naturally occuring hole in time... some anomaly within space/time scientists decided they would try to exploit. It would explain the 19th century sailing ship called The Black Rock. In the 70's scientists noticed a kind of Burmuda Triangle, investigated,and discovered this warping of time.

So the plot goes something like this... in the 70's the Darma Initiative starts to sniff around doing all kinds of experiments on the island using electromagnetics to try to shift time. Those experiments fail, and the island is shifted into a nowhere void for a period of time. The Others represent present day scientists who found the island again, and were able to shift it back into reality just long enough to get trapped there themselves which is when the plane crashed. Now this new group with the ship represents a group from the future. Their goal is to use the technology of time travel to try to fix their dying world. To colonize the past with the people from the future. It's why they don't care who they kill to achieve their goals. All the stuff with preserving the children, and taking babies away has to do with that too. A baby from the past could be used to fix damaged DNA from the future.

Time travel is the only way to explain all of the people who have jumped around the episodes.

Anything I'm missing?

05/16/2008 Alison "procrastination queen" R. says:

I think a scavenger hunt could be fun!  No need for people who don't want to eat each appetizer to feel bad!  The team thing would work.  At least one person on each team would have to eat the appetizer (or jointly)!  And we could try to make it more adventurous food or places!

05/16/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

It's a good idea!

Adding new places or weird places to keep it interesting!

Four hours... and the team that gets the most markers wins some Yelptastic prize!

Someone call Michelle!

05/16/2008 Carly "wine princess aka Aunt Cardy" L. says:

I participated in a seattle scavenger hunt once... so fun. I was the person at the condo, helping with navigation while they went around the city.
soo much fun

05/17/2008 Daisy "leaving you halfway through the wood" B. says:

I'm so confused.  I guess I'm drunk.

05/17/2008 patrick "Colonize Orbital Space" g. says:

a peanut butter and jelly sandwich telethon!!!!!!

05/17/2008 Don "Creepin' up on 200" L. says:

scott - I'd coordinate this while your gone - I've been talking/thinking/sort of coming up with an idea ever since reading about the SanFran annual scavenger hunt.

Joo got email there on that island? you must, since you can get to yelp. PM me your addy, man, let's work it out.  Enough talk.

05/17/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

I swear I was planning on  Dfens Scavenge Hunt as a type of follow up the the SF yelp scavenger hunt (they've just had their second) with prize money ($100 for 1st .. $50 for second) and a DYL afterwards.

Instead of tasting food or buying stuff it would be more like SF's. Basically you would have to go around the city with a team and take photos like one of someone  humping Rachel the Pig at Pike's Market, etc...

The only hesitation other than it being really lame was that no one would do it. Seattle Yelp events are not close to the size of SF or LA yet.

On the other hand we can have the 1st Annual Seattle Hipster Olympics. Something like this
http://youtube.com/wat...

05/17/2008 Carly "wine princess aka Aunt Cardy" L. says:

The one taking pics around Seattle is FUN... we did that in the Greek system.
Mooning people at Pike Place with a pic to prove it?
PRICELESS.

05/17/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

It would be based around Pikes and Belltown. Everything within walking distance. It would happen on a Sunday in July. Teams would be be either two or three people. Digital Camera with USB connection (so I can post the photos afterwards) and cell phone required (the phone is just in case I need to bail you out of jail).

Technically there would be no cars allowed. At best you could take the bus but everything would be within walking distance so you wouldn't have to drive. It's nice to be outside every once in a while.

If people are interested let me know. It wouldn't be hard to organize especially since Kerrie is going to be around to do all the hard work *8P

05/17/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

Take lots of pictures!

05/17/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

Scott that's the point! A lot of the things would be paying homage to other yelpers!

for instance - get four strangers to hold up a sign saying "Scott We Miss You"

05/17/2008 Don "Creepin' up on 200" L. says:

Dan, let's work it out. Scott's ignoring me from Paradise.

05/17/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

Michael, I sent you a PM... which is far better then sending you a BM!

It looks like Dan has been thinking about this for a while!

Bounce ideas off of me and I'm pretty good at predicting how it will play out and how people will react.

05/17/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

Scott - how many people you think would even show up for a scavenger hunt?

how about 1st place be a bottle of whiskey..wait I forget about the whole point of the thread *8O

05/17/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

Just give them free beer and they'll... oh... yeah...

05/17/2008 Alison "procrastination queen" R. says:

I'd be willing to help organize something like this!  I love organizing :)

05/17/2008 Veronica "Wei" S. says:

Do you want attendees to be sober at the beginning or at the end?

Hey, it's a valid question!

05/17/2008 Don "Creepin' up on 200" L. says:

awesome....Scott, Dan, let's do this. PM me your regular email addies, and let's put this thing together!

Alison, we'll keep you in mind as we may very well need someone in that arena as Scott is our "remote"!

05/17/2008 Don "Creepin' up on 200" L. says:

And Dan ...I think if we build it, they will come. :) I'll alert Michelle....

05/17/2008 Kerrie "Monkey Strife" L. says:

Yesssss...I'm in for this. :D

05/17/2008 Kerrie "Monkey Strife" L. says:

I do need a summer job, after all.

05/17/2008 S. Alicia "Art Deco Lover" S. says:

Jillian's Billard's
http://www.jilliansbil...

05/17/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

I sent my email, I think Michelle B. is out of town, but you should send her an email and see what she can contribute! Girls connected!

05/17/2008 Alyson "The Eskimo" L. says:

I'd totally be in. And I'd be sober(ish).

05/17/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

Ok the wheels spinning and the game is on! It's tentative for June 29,  starting at Pike's Market around 9am. . Look for a thread that says "Seattle Yelp First Annual Scavenger Hunt - Pick your Teams."

If you want a head start.. it's going to be teams of threes (fours if there are enough people)

05/17/2008 Alyson "The Eskimo" L. says:

Dammit! I'm going to start forming my alliances for this NOW.

05/17/2008 Diana "Kickassica" L. says:

Down.

05/17/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

Tentative for Sat, June 28. The date will probably change 3 more times.

I just looked at the list.. typed out it's almost 3 pages long and growing. All based near Pike Place.

05/17/2008 Stephen W. says:

Cool.  I'll bring the beer.

05/18/2008 Emily T. says:

Oh god.... I'm SO down. Even with the whole sobriety factor. (Dfens WHAT I guess you don't get a pic of me in AA yet.. for THIS scavenger hunt...)

05/18/2008 Don "Creepin' up on 200" L. says:

Dfense and Scott, check emails - planning has begun!

05/18/2008 Betsy "I've got rhythm!" K. says:

Michael, what are you doing up? Oh, wait... :o)

I"m in, so where's the event posting? Betsy likes June 28... Betsy doesn't have to work that day! lol

05/18/2008 Don "Creepin' up on 200" L. says:

I'm a leavin.....on a jet plane... :P

what are YOU doing up?!

I think Dan has yet to start the new, official thread...

05/18/2008 Miss Mary Ann "Slave to the Collie" D. says:

I don;t understand how you can expect me to hang out with you people without alcohol
honeslty  that is asking TOO MUCH!!
;-)

05/18/2008 scott "ghetto food-court" k. says:

Who are we all kidding?

Someone is going to get drunk before this day is through.

Lets place bets!

05/18/2008 Betsy "I've got rhythm!" K. says:

I had woken up from falling asleep on the couch and was moving to my bed :o)

lame... I know... lol

05/18/2008 Don "Creepin' up on 200" L. says:

Now that the official event thread is up...let's let this thing drift away into the black hole of the Yelp archives...make your way to the event thread!

05/19/2008 Crespin "Hey There, Hi There, Ho There!" R. says:

Paintball will only end up with head and nut shots

05/19/2008 Alyson "The Eskimo" L. says:

Actually, I think that we should leave this open just in case people have more ideas. There doesn't have to be just ONE sober Yelp event, right?

05/19/2008 Chris "Viva Las Vegas" H. says:

I think it would be easier to bet on how many people can actually make it THROUGH this event sober

05/19/2008 Dawn "Fuzzy Shavasana" R. says:

I can do anything dead sober.  Anytime, day or night.  Even at 6am.   Even karaoke if I need to.

So scavenger hunts and hikes are a good start (paintball scares me).  More ideas, some off of my personal o-do list, and things I'd be willing to organize if people were interested:

Band jam - for people who have always wanted to be in a band, but don't necessarily even play instruments.
Rodeo attendance in some outlying county.
Columbia City Garden walk  (coming up June 14th).
Thematic potluck picnics, hitting parks in different parts of the city.  First proposal:  garlic in Garlic Gulch.
Exquisite Corpse writing party.
Field trip to a demolition derby (I know Scott has already done this, but I missed out).
Picnic at the Bloedel Reserve.
Tour bigass Boeing Plant in Everett.
Attend Strawberry Festival on Vashion (July 12-14).
Go whale watching.
Go on a free boat ride at The Center for Wooden Boats.
Go watch a race at the Marymoor Velodrome.
Clothing swap.

05/19/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

I'm going to go on some hiking trips with Kerrie. Well do Cougar Mtn and other sites.

Of course you could spike your own canteen..but that's for you to keep to yourself.

05/19/2008 Dawn "Fuzzy Shavasana" R. says:

Cougar Mountain is on my list, too.  I'd be interested in day hikes, too...if you guys want more company.

05/19/2008 Lee "Mabel" A. says:

Sqeeeeeeee - clothing swap!

05/19/2008 Crespin "Hey There, Hi There, Ho There!" R. says:

A Breakdancing Battle: http://www.youtube.com...

05/19/2008 Betsey "Is The" S. says:

I propose we HAVE a demolition derby!  Bring all your old appliances, electronics, school textbooks.... anything you want to destroy, Tommy Boy.  BYOsafety goggles and steel toed boots. I have a DVD player that I can't wait to f up.

I'd like to come to the clothing swap!

Also, kayaking on Lake Union.
Roller skating on Alki.

05/22/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

Betsey- that's the best idea ever. I'd love to go office space on my computer right now!

05/22/2008 Alyson "The Eskimo" L. says:

I would love to be able to ride my vintage Stingray on Alki! I think we should make some kind of event! rollerskaters, skateboarders and leisure bike riders welcome. we could eat lunch down there, maybe have a picnic....

05/22/2008 Steve "NIN" o. says:

Kickball....or a group garage sale...dont know if thats been mentioned

05/22/2008 Delilah "EPIC" R. says:

I am all for:

Kayaking
Hiking-with a lunch at the top
Some sort of activity on Alki
Paintball!!
Clothing swap!  (I'm packing my shiznit and got loads to trade and give)

How bout' rowing?

05/22/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

A group of us should walk over by Myrtle Park. and start an impromptu dodge ball game to see if other people would join.

05/22/2008 Dawn "Fuzzy Shavasana" R. says:

Anyone have a good idea of where to have a clothing swap?  My place is too small.

Dan...I first read that as "start an imaginary dodge ball game to see if other people would join".  I'm not sure which I like better.

05/22/2008 Matt "OK Computer" R. says:

Whirly Ball is so much fun!  We should have a meet up there sometime!  http://www.yelp.com/bi...

05/22/2008 Carly "wine princess aka Aunt Cardy" L. says:

omg i love whirly ball

05/22/2008 Dan "my real name is DFENS!" T. says:

OHMYGOD!  We are doing Whirlyball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

05/22/2008 Carly "wine princess aka Aunt Cardy" L. says:

whirlyball is the BEST. it would be such a fun event.

05/22/2008 Crespin "Hey There, Hi There, Ho There!" R. says:

Broom hockey is pretty dope.

05/22/2008 Crespin "Hey There, Hi There, Ho There!" R. says:

OR!  a honey bear drinking competition.

05/23/2008 Crespin "Hey There, Hi There, Ho There!" R. says:

A water weenie fight
Roman Candle war
Red Rover
Flag football
Thumb war

05/23/2008 D.J. "Iron Gut" Y. says:

+1 for a Roman Candle war!!  We could set it up on Camano Island, they allow you to use and purchase the REAL stuff here!!!  Thanks Island County!!

05/23/2008 Jake "Idaho Boy" R. says:

Whirly ball is the shizz nit!

05/23/2008 Lee "Mabel" A. says:

I have a HUGE house - we could do a clothes swap here, actually. ;)  

Okay, I have no idea what Whirly ball is.  Can anyone enlighten me?

05/23/2008 D.J. "Iron Gut" Y. says:

Bumper cars on steroids....

05/23/2008 Betsey "Is The" S. says:

I'm planning on having a garage sale on June 7th!

05/23/2008 Paula R. says:

I think a polaroid camera should definitely be involved . . . .

05/23/2008 Jason "Serious Food Geek" T. says:

Hunting? Sober? Never heard of it.

Whirlyball is fantastic! Even though I'm terrible.