[dalboyne]

I am going to be in Seattle for a few days in late April. Any MINI action out there?

Ian

[jeffroestobar]

There is a little bit. PSMINI.org claims to be the Seattle area club, but they are mostly not in Seattle but in neighboring areas. There are lost of us in Seattle but not really unified action.

[dalboyne]

Well here I am in Seattle on a week-long visit.

Have seen a few MINIs around - and got a wave from one MCS that was parked overlooking the locks (I was on a boat trip).

So glad to see that in the land of the SUV there are some discerning drivers around!!!!

All the best

Ian

[jeffroestobar]

Ian, hope you have a good time here. It has been nice and sunny the last few days but looks kind of gray today, hope the weather gets better for you.

[dalboyne]

Thanks Jeff. I have been here since the weekend, so you can thank me for bringing the nice weather with me!!

This is my first visit to the West coast, and am very impressed. I will return for sure, hopefully on a vacation trip and with spouse. Is it possible to rent a MINI here? I have Ford Taurus - after my MINI it feels more like a barge than a car!

I fly out Thursday, so you can expect your weather to return to seasonal norms in time for the weekend!

All the best and happy motoring

Ian

[dalboyne]

Sorry, forgot to say - NICE CAR

[J1JPE]

know this is an old thread but hopefully peeps are still around

am over to visit my gf from 21st - 24th March

wud like to get some recomendations on good places to go see, eat, things to do etc

[AprilWhine]

I used to live in Seattle, my favorite place to eat was Ivar's Restaurant down by the ferry landing. Pike's Market is nearby, and is another place good to visit. While there, you might want to get a latte at the very first Starbucks.

[J1JPE]

thx April - will certainly be making a trip to Pike's & that Starbucks; will check out Ivar's too

[dalboyne]

I had a great time in Seattle athis time a couple of years ago (only saw one MINI, though!) I agree with April's recommendations - loved Pikes Market - do look out for the stall that sells blueberry vinegar (I kid you not - it is fantastic!)

Also worth going up the Bank of America tower for some fantastic views (so long as it's not raining)

You can take a seaplane tour around the area, or the boat trip around the bay; both great ways to get a feel for the place.

We also went out of town to the Snoqualmie Falls (I probably spellt that wrong - a great waterfall that I think is higher than Niagara)

In fact, altogether I was very much impressed with Seattle - I just wish I could have spent longer there. Next time, I think I'd like to fly in to Seattle, hire a MINI Cabrio, and drive all the way down the coast to California.........

Have a great trip!

Ian