The "official" Pre-Golden Gardens caravan thread
Originally Posted by drivesolo
There looks to what might be an acceptable parking at the Ballard Lock (ie: Hiram M Chittenden Locks) but from what I recall the parking lot surface is pretty rough (possibly even a dirt lot). However it is right on NW 54th St which becomes Seaview Ave NW (goes right into GG) and is only a mile from the park.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...,0.016909&z=17
Is someone familiar w/ that lot? Would it be acceptable for our needs?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...,0.016909&z=17
Is someone familiar w/ that lot? Would it be acceptable for our needs?
We could meet at Fred Meyer parking on 85th ST. I work next block and there are many parking spaces and its really close to GG (about 5 minutes). Easy to get to as well (Exit 172, keep on 85th, and its on right 2 miles down). I know 85th is closed by the GG but still possible to go around it. It's just an idea.
Either way, I will be there even tho it's hella early for me!!
Either way, I will be there even tho it's hella early for me!!
Originally Posted by redlude97
hmm... there aren't alot of parking lots on 45th, unless we want to meet at U village and roll out from there
I really think the meeting spot should be somewhere that will be all local roads to the destination...no freeway action.
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
I'm going to put down a strong vote for U Village. Very easy to find, tons of parking, and we can pick where we want to meet. Maybe like in front of QFC. That way people can also grab food, beverages, coffee, etc... while waiting for everyone to arrive.
I really think the meeting spot should be somewhere that will be all local roads to the destination...no freeway action.
I really think the meeting spot should be somewhere that will be all local roads to the destination...no freeway action.
Also, if we are going to go through ballard via 45th, we may want to meet at the safeway on market street, I think its across the street from the bowling alley, but its got a huge covered parking lot we can meet at. The problem with U village now that I think about it is that its going to be hard to keep our convoy together because the distance between lights on 45th in the U district is very short so if we get caught at red lights, we won't all be able to fit inbetween intersections. They are quite a few hills also
Originally Posted by redlude97
Also, if we are going to go through ballard via 45th, we may want to meet at the safeway on market street, I think its across the street from the bowling alley, but its got a huge covered parking lot we can meet at. The problem with U village now that I think about it is that its going to be hard to keep our convoy together because the distance between lights on 45th in the U district is very short so if we get caught at red lights, we won't all be able to fit inbetween intersections. They are quite a few hills also
