Hard to believe that Worldcon 2025 is almost upon us. Despite the various dramas and screw-ups of the con-runners, I'm still planning to go, mainly because Seattle is one of my favorite places to visit, especially via road trip, and I have plenty of time to make a leisurely drive out of it. Except for a brief work trip to Oregon, I haven't been to the Pacific Northwest since my last road trip up there in 2012, so a return trip is long overdue.

The other reason to go to Worldcon is to see and meet friends! So I'm posting to ask who else is going, and/or if you live in the area/on the way between Seattle and SF and would like to meet up.

My rough plan:

• Leave SF early on Wednesday 8/13, with a goal of arriving in Seattle in time for Writers with Drinks on Thursday, 8/14. WWD is always a fun time, and that line-up is stacked!
• Attend various Worldcon and/or Fringe events on Friday and Saturday; I still need to sit down with the schedules to see what, if anything, is interesting. I also plan to hit Pike Place Market (can't leave Seattle without a stop there) and maybe the Chihuly museum (which I've never visited). This would also be a great time to see people!
• Attend the Hugo Awards Ceremony at 8:30pm on Saturday -- I'm extremely uninvested this year (I have to confess that I didn't even vote), but I'd still like to go.
• Leave for Portland on Sunday 8/17 -- my one firm commitment, since I'm taking a friend to the airport
• Spend at least 2-3 days in Portland, then drive back to SF via the coastal route.

Let me know if you'd like to connect!