Fun in Seattle

One vendor was selling the computer program to create these READ photos.
One year when I was working at the library, the director sent me to the American Library Association Annual Conference which was held in Seattle. Kathryn Poulter went with me. She was really excited and I was very nervous. With my weird health issues and how heavy I was I just wasn't sure I would be able to manage to attend all the events and walk the distances required. Kathryn was very optimistic and sure everything would be fine. She gave me courage.

We were staying for several days and we were in the fanciest hotel I've ever been in. The conference had a multitude of classes and events. You could watch committees as they evaluated books for different awards and that was very interesting. Thousands of vendors had their wares set up for everyone to view. It could take two days just to visit all of them. In the evenings they had banquets, or some people went out to local establishments. One night we went with the Director, Mike, to a pub. It was a new experience for me and we met some nice people. I think there were about 10,000 librarians at the event. It was amazing to have so many of us in one place!

An email I sent to friends from Seattle on 1/23/07:
Today we had a three hour break so Kathryn and I walked about six blocks down to the Pike Street Market which is near the water front. It was marvelous fun. We saw many people from many nations. More than one person was playing on the sidewalk for money. What a pleasant background. I don't care for the smell of fish, but it wasn't too bad. There were of course many shops selling food and other items. Lots of fresh flowers and and hand-made artwork. The only thing that would have made it better was to have our families with us. Christopher and Roger saved all their tips from the paper route and gave them to me for christmas so i would have spending money here and i am doing my best to spend every penny, so they will know i really appreciate it (and I do). This is the first time I have ever had more than I need for buyng souveniers! Tomorrow the conference is winding down. We will go home EARLY Wednesday morning. Have a great day. Kristine


http://pikeplacemarket.org/
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Seattle’s Public Market 
Welcome to Pike Place Market, Seattle's epicenter of fresh produce, specialty foods and independent businesses. Established in 1907 to connect citizens and farmers, the Market continues its “Meet the Producer” tradition with a year-round farmers market, owner-operated bakeries, fish markets, butcher shops, produce stands and specialty food stores.
Within the nine-acre historic district you'll discover dozens of farmers, a bustling crafts market, and more than 200 unique owner-operated shops. There are more than 80 restaurants to tempt you, from take-out counters specializing in donuts to fine dining establishments. Bring your appetite and enjoy exploring Pike Place Market.
I had heard about Underground Seattle and we also went on that tour. We were both amazed and grateful that I was able to walk back to the hotel after that full day. (We did not visit the Space Needle.)
BILL SPEIDEL'S UNDERGROUND TOUR
is Seattle’s most unusual attraction, a humorous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889.
The 75-minute guided walking tour begins beneath Doc Maynard’s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging underground for an exclusive, time-capsule view of the buried city.
It’s the only way to tour the interconnecting tunnels of the world-famous Seattle Underground—don’t be fooled by impostors.
All the while, tour guides regale you with sidesplitting stories our pioneers didn’t want you to hear. It’s history with punch lines!
Tickets available in advance, online here and by phone at 206-682-4646, or at our ticket counter at 614 First Avenue, in Pioneer Place Park, Pioneer Square.
The tour ends in Rogues Gallery and the Underground Gift Shop, where you’ll find displays depicting the past and Northwest memorabilia. Sons of the Profits, the book by Bill Speidel upon which the tour is based, is our most popular souvenir.
Doc Maynard’s Public House, suitable for the entire family, offers affordable snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner, including fresh Northwest seasonal fare, and a full bar. Or order the specially priced lunch and tour combo when you purchase your tickets. (The tour starts with a 15-minute seated introduction, convenient for a quick bite before heading underground.)
http://undergroundtour.com/about/index.html

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