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# Can we crash (in Seattle)?
- URL: https://www.chrismessina.me/blog/can-we-crash-in-seattle/
- Published: 2006-06-19T15:00:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-25T03:36:22.000Z
- Author: Chris Messina
- Tags: Life online, Personal

Well, thought we'd try something a little different -- do a little [crowd-sourcing](http://wired.com/wired/archive/14.06/crowds.html?ref=chrismessina.me) ourselves. We're coming up to [Gnomedex](http://gnomedex.com/?ref=chrismessina.me) at the end of the month and rather than stay at a hotel, we thought we'd see if we could tap our network and find someone to stay with in Seattle...! We checked out [Can I Crash](http://canicrash.org/?ref=chrismessina.me) but unfortunately, they only [offer](http://canicrash.org/pmwiki.php?n=Main.WashingtonState&ref=chrismessina.me) is already booked... So, if you're in Seattle or know someone who is and has space (and is also not evil), [Tara](http://horsepigcow.com/?ref=chrismessina.me) and I would love a place to crash! Oh, and just so you know that we're decent, here's what we look like, if you didn't know already:[](http://www.flickr.com/photos/factoryjoe/170830877/?ref=chrismessina.me)[Original photo](http://www.flickr.com/photos/willpate/111820702/?ref=chrismessina.me) by [Will Pate](http://www.willpate.org/?ref=chrismessina.me).

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### 💬 Comments from the original post

**[Seth Mazow](http://hinduchristianjew.wordpress.com/?ref=chrismessina.me)** · 2006-06-20 10:31:11

My cousin lives in Seattle, you could probably crash with him. He and his wife have a baby though, so it might be a little loud. Lemme know if you want his contact info.

**[Lloyd D Budd](http://foolswisdom.com/~lloyd?ref=chrismessina.me)** · 2006-06-22 13:43:15

If I lived in Seattle, I would let you stay with me. Not only are you two the cutest, you are really sweet people too.

**[willo](http://www.willotoons.com/?ref=chrismessina.me)** · 2006-06-24 13:50:26

you should ask erik benson - or put the feelers out through the robot co-op team. i'm sure one of them could help out!

**phil klein** · 2006-06-24 20:09:55

Yes, you two are welcome to crash at my place in seattle. We've got a guest room that's quiet and comfy. I'm in the Ballard neighborhood, about a 20-30 min car or bus ride from downtown. Catch me at phil at penpixel.com. We've been at events together (usability sprint, netsquared, barcamp) but we haven't fully connected for a long chat, and I'd dig chats with you re: citizen agency (which i've been doing since 1995), work in France (I grew up speaking French & English), and all good things to come.

**[Vera](http://vera.wordpress.com/?ref=chrismessina.me)** · 2006-06-24 22:06:09

Good photo! You two look very decent. Though I've heard that Chris was less than decent in a French elevator, once upon a time. (Wasn't there some video evidence?)

**[FactoryJoe](http://www.factorycity.net/?ref=chrismessina.me)** · 2006-06-26 08:48:49

Hey all -- thanks for your offers and pointers! Turns out my UK mate, Ben Metcalfe, has arranged housing for us -- so looks like we're all set!