Re: Suggestions for those attending NANOG 88 in Seattle

[Dave Taht <dave.taht () gmail com>]

I also highly recommend the rock n roll museum:

https://www.mopop.org/

On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 5:35 AM Herb L <herbleong () gmail com> wrote:
> A nifty thing to go check out is the Fremont Troll.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremont_Troll
>
> /herb
>
> On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 12:11 PM William Herrin <bill () herrin us> wrote:
> > Some entertainment tips for those of you who plan to attend NANOG 88 in Seattle:
> >
> > 1. The Connections Museum is a must-see for telecom enthusiasts (which
> > I assume you are since you're attending a NANOG meeting). Six
> > different phone switches (some electromechanical) and a boatload of
> > other stuff taking up a floor and a half of a "central office"
> > building. In good working order. You can see and, to some extent,
> > touch. https://www.telcomhistory.org/connections-museum-seattle/
> >
> > Beware: It's only open on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, so if you want
> > to check it out, you'll have to come in early for it.
> >
> >
> > 2. The Space Needle is the iconic Seattle landmark. Buy tickets for
> > the time slot you want a couple days in advance. I personally like
> > watching the sunset from there.
> >
> > At the same complex as the space needle you can also catch the Museum
> > of Popular Culture and the 1962 World's Fair monorail. The monorail is
> > a 1962 vision of the future, with vintage German-built cars in good
> > working order.
> >
> > Short walk from the hotel to the Westlake monorail station, which will
> > take you over to the space needle.
> >
> >
> > 3. Pike Place Market is another Seattle icon. Moderate walk from the hotel.
> >
> >
> >
> > 4. Museum of Flight (this is Boeing's home town, so it's a high
> > quality aircraft museum)
> > https://www.museumofflight.org/
> >
> >
> > 5. Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum and power plant
> > https://www.pse.com/en/pages/tours-and-recreation/snoqualmie-tours
> >
> >
> > 6. Northwest Railway Museum (also near Snoqualmie Falls)
> > https://www.trainmuseum.org/
> >
> > Beware that Snoqualmie Falls is a solid half hour outside of the city.
> >
> > Mt. Rainer, if you want to check it out, is a full-day trip: 2.5 hours
> > to get there, 2.5 hours to get back plus the time you spend in the
> > park. It's too far to catch it in an afternoon. Decent odds of getting
> > a shirtsleeves on the snow pack picture like this one:
> > https://bill.herrin.us/pictures/20210627-rainier/img-20210627-145745.jpg,
> > which was also taken in June.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Bill Herrin
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 10:11 AM NANOG Support <nanog-support () nanog org> wrote:
> > > Dear NANOG Community,
> > >
> > >
> > > NANOG 88 hybrid meeting, hosted by AWS will take place June 12-14, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
> > >
> > >
> > > Registration Fees + Deadlines
> > >
> > > Hotel Guest Room Block
> > >
> > > VISA Requests
> > >
> > > Attendee List Poachers
> > >
> > >
> > > Registration Fees + Deadlines
> > >
> > > Meeting Registration: https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-88/registration/
> > >
> > >
> > > In person Registration Rates
> > >
> > > Start Date
> > >
> > > End Date
> > >
> > > Member
> > >
> > > Non Member
> > >
> > > Student
> > >
> > > Early
> > >
> > > March 28, 2023
> > >
> > > April 9, 2023
> > >
> > > $675
> > >
> > > $700
> > >
> > > $100
> > >
> > > Standard
> > >
> > > April 10, 2023
> > >
> > > May 28, 2023
> > >
> > > $775
> > >
> > > $800
> > >
> > > $100
> > >
> > > Late
> > >
> > > May 29, 2023
> > >
> > > June 10, 2021
> > >
> > > $875
> > >
> > > $900
> > >
> > > $100
> > >
> > > Onsite
> > >
> > > June 11, 2023
> > >
> > > June 14, 2023
> > >
> > > $1,075
> > >
> > > $1,100
> > >
> > > $100
> > >
> > >         If you are not able to join us in Seattle, Virtual Registration is available for $100.
> > >
> > >
> > > Registration Add Ons:
> > >
> > > Guest passes need to be purchased at the time you register. If you wish to add a guest pass after you register 
> > > your guest pass will need to be purchased in person in Seattle.
> > >
> > > Monday Social Event Guest Pass: $50 per guest (purchase separately when you register, limit 2)
> > >
> > > Tuesday Night Beer N Gear Pass: $50 per guest (purchase separately when you register, limit 1)
> > >
> > >
> > > Registration Cancellation Fees:
> > >
> > > NANOG hopes everyone who registers for the meeting will be able to attend; however, we know extenuating 
> > > circumstances do occur. The NANOG cancellation and refund policies are as follows:
> > >
> > > Registrations canceled on 28 March to 28 May, 2023 is refundable but will incur a $50.00 fee
> > >
> > > Registrations canceled on 29 May to June 10, 2023 is refundable but will incur a $100.00 fee
> > >
> > > Registrations canceled on or after 11 June, 2023 will not receive a refund
> > >
> > >
> > > Hotel Guest Room Block
> > >
> > > Hyatt Regency Seattle
> > >
> > > 808 Howell Street
> > >
> > > Seattle, Washington  98101
> > >
> > > Online Reservations: click here
> > >
> > > Group Name:    NANOG 88
> > >
> > > Room Rate:      $299.00 USD  Standard Room Occupancy* (up to 2 people)
> > >
> > > $324.00 USD Triple Occupancy*
> > >
> > > $349.00 USD Quadruple Occupancy*
> > >
> > > *PLUS 15.7% Local Occupancy Tax + $4.00 Tourism Fee
> > >
> > > Group Rate Expires: 18 May, 2023 OR once the NANOG block is filled
> > > Reservations:      +206. 973.1234 OR Toll Free 1.800.233.1234
> > >
> > > Check In Time:      4:00PM
> > > Check Out Time:   11:00AM
> > >
> > > Hotel Cancellation Policy: Guests can cancel their reservations 48 hours prior to their arrival to receive a full 
> > > refund of their deposit. Any reservation canceled after 48 priors to arrival will forfeit a fee of one night's 
> > > room and tax.
> > >
> > > Self-Parking Only: (prices subject to change)
> > >
> > > 0-1 Hour $17.00
> > >
> > > 1-2 Hours $20.00
> > >
> > > 2-3 Hours $23.00
> > >
> > > 3-4 Hours $26.00
> > >
> > > 4-5 Hours $29.00
> > >
> > > 5-12 Hours $33.00
> > >
> > > 12-24 Hours $48.00
> > >
> > >
> > > City & State taxes included in the above rates.  Overnight parking includes in & out privileges.  Guest room 
> > > charge available, room key used for access after arrival.
> > >
> > >
> > > VISA Requests
> > >
> > > A letter of invitation is issued solely for the purpose of assisting participants with visa applications for their 
> > > attendance at the conference. If you require a letter of invitation, please register and pay for the NANOG 
> > > meeting. Once the payment has been received, all requests for Letters of Invitation should be addressed by email 
> > > directly to NANOG-Support () nanog org
> > >
> > >
> > > The following information is required before a letter of invitation will be issued:
> > >
> > > Name as it appears on your passport
> > >
> > > Passport Number
> > >
> > > Email Address
> > >
> > > Hotel name and reservation number
> > >
> > > Company name and address
> > >
> > >
> > >       4. Room Block and Attendee List Poachers
> > >
> > > Please be aware that companies not affiliated with the NANOG organization may contact you in an  attempt to sell 
> > > you a hotel room. This is fraudulent activity as NANOG does not utilize third party service providers for housing 
> > > services.
> > >
> > >
> > > If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact us directly at: nanog-support () nanog org.
> > >
> > >
> > > We look forward to seeing you in Seattle!
> > >
> > >
> > > Sincerely, the NANOG Staff
> > >
> > > nanog-support () nanog org
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > For hire. https://bill.herrin.us/resume/



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