2nd Annual July 4 Tenant Appreciation BBQ - Eastlake, WA USA

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
by Brian Daniel Eisenberg

Everything is falling into place for the 2nd Annual Eastlake Associates Tenant Appreciation BBQ. Here are the details.

When: July 4, 2008, 12pm - ???

Where: 2218 Franklin Ave East, Seattle, WA 98102 USA (Lake Union)

What: A party of course. BBQ, drinks, food, & FUN!

Food: Assorted burgers, hot dogs, Flank steak, sausages, BBQ chicken, chips, dips, cherries, pasta salad. Don’t see anything you like, then bring you’re own.

Drinks: My awesome tenant Debbie and her boyfriend kindly donated a fresh keg of Hales Ales, so we’ll have plenty of beer. Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite), and some OJ.

What to expect:

• Great people, food, drinks, etc. You’ve heard of “block party”. This more like “neighborhood party”. There are pretty much parties at every house for a 20 square block area. Riley hosts the infamous party down on Minor St. - this year they have a dunk tank and will be putting on quite a show from what I’ve heard.
• Fireworks - all day, all night. For the big event, those brave enough can climb 2 ladders and get on top of my roof for an UNABATED view of Lake Union, the fireworks barge, and Gasworks park. It’s insane the view. I’ll be streaming it live on UStream and also recording some HD video.
• Tons of traffic. If you want to come early, it is highly suggested. Street parking fills up by about 2pm. I have no off street parking available, so if you can use public transit or ride a bike, that’s the best way to get around.
• They close the streets to through traffic for like 10 square blocks around my neighborhood so don’t count on being able to take the side streets.
• If you are planning to stay and watch the fireworks, plan on staying LATE. If you thought it was bad getting into Eastlake, wait till you try to get OUT. There’s no rush, so if you are planning on driving down and then driving back, expect to get out no earlier than 1am.

I think that’s about it. If you are in Seattle and in the neighborhood, I highly recommend you stop by and at least say hello. Call me on my mobile @ 206.227.8535 if you have any questions or get lost.

Happy 4th Everyone!