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Generic Apprentice

I was wondering if anyone else was thinking about going to this? It is this Sat on St. Patty's day. It is at pier 66 in Seattle. I seems kinda spendy, but could be fun.....

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Jestgar Rising Star

I thought about it, and the money does go to support education, but I was kind of mad that I have to pay $6 for a bag of flour AND they think I should be paying for their educational expenses.

And it took them over a month to answer an email I sent asking for details on this.

Generic Apprentice

Hhmm, 6 bucks for a bag of flour huh? It better be some darn good flour.... I was considering it as a way to try some new goodies and have a no worry social event. Maybe even feel somewhat normal and not have to ask what is in everything.

Jestgar Rising Star

Well, there is that. I'm not a very social person so that part of it didn't occur to me at all :)

Crawling back into my cave now :ph34r:

Generic Apprentice

I'm not very social either LOL. I am way too shy, but I thought maybe i could kick myself in the rear and try at least. I too am a cave dweller. I may drag my mom with me.

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OMG

Gluten Free food?

Gluten Free Beer?

Seattle?

Currently checking prices (no lie!) I was supposed to go to San Francisco this week but had to cancel due to stomach flu. Maybe I'll be on the mend...that would be sweet and I would LOVE to meet you guys!

Jestgar Rising Star

Well, I guess if you show up I would go. :)


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I would love to meet up with you guys. :ph34r:

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