Suggestions for those attending NANOG 88 in Seattle

Tue Mar 28 21:40:49 UTC 2023

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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at nanog.org.
> >
> >
> > We look forward to seeing you in Seattle!
> >
> >
> > Sincerely, the NANOG Staff
> >
> > nanog-support at nanog.org
>
>
>
> --
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>
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