Pretty much ready

[susandennis]

I have reservations made and lists made and plans made and I am ready.  The reservations are in an app on my phone as are the lists and my calendar is sync'd up, too.

While they are the easiest of couple's to host, having two people talk at me asking questions constantly does not leave any room for my brain to think about what I'm going to do next. So this time I'm planning ahead.  I love their chatter and their questions are always fascinating so I'd rather pay attention to that rather than where we are going to go for dinner.

Scott and Julie will be here until Tuesday. I made reservations for Saturday and Sunday nights at Red Cow (french) and Poppy's (?) respectively. I've wanted to go to both for a while so now I will!  And I know that I haven't taken Scott to either (He's been coming here for visits about every 4 or 5 years since we met in the early 90's and I totally forget what he's seen and not seen.  This is Julie's third visit and already I've lost track of where she's been!)  I'll worry about Monday night later.

On Saturday, I'll swim and then pick them up at their hotel at 10 and off we go. I think we'll start with Factoria - Walmart (Julie's choice) and Target and, probably Ross) and then we'll drive up to the falls with maybe a stop in Issaquah - Costco? REI?

Sunday we'll probably head south to Fry's and Best Buy and Penney's and Odd Lots. And maybe IKEA. And probably, definitely, Five Guys for lunch. And drive back to Seattle via the lake.

And then, by Monday, they will have a list of stuff they have now thought of that they want to do. Last time it was mostly back tracking back to places we had been cause they decided they actually did want to get xxx or yyy which was fine.

Tuesday they are on the train - and I think it's an early one - to Portland.  A good time shall be had by all.

Comments

[christopher575.livejournal.com]

If you're in Issaquah you should definitely pop into Triple X(XX?) Rootbeer!

http://www.triplexrootbeer.com/

[fenchurche.livejournal.com]

Oh! Seconding the XXX Root Beer idea!

[susandennis]

OH! GREAT suggestion! I always forget about that place. It is on the list now. Thank you!!

[fenchurche.livejournal.com]

Have they tried Krispy Kreme? If not, it might be worth swinging by the one in Issaquah, just so they can experience it (at least if there are hot ones when you drive by). Not the best doughnuts in the world, but not something available in New Zealand and they are sort of an experience in themselves (plus you can watch the machine making them, which is kind of fun).

[susandennis]

WHAT do you mean that they aren't the best donuts in the world???? That is heresey in my book! I grew up in the town where KK was born. I even went to the 6th grade patrol boys skating party with the son of Mr. KK. I have a long and happy KK history. AND... there is a KK one mile from where I sit right now.

AND you suggestion is FABULOUS. And, not something I would have thought of. Plus, it's a great excuse to get extras for breakfast.

Thank you. On The List.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Another fun thing to do is the drive-thru Starbucks and drive-thru Krispy Kreme on the north side of the interstate in Issaquah. (I didn't see the other comments before suggesting this:)

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[(Anonymous)]

Will we be treated to some lovely photos? P L E A S E !!!

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

Maybe take them to Lark?

[susandennis]

See, Lark is ALWAYS my first choice :) So its the first place we went last time they were here.

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

I hope that they appreciate your careful planning. You are a great host.