Jane - I've been hoping for hotel prices to drop in Redmond, but it seems it's one of those towns that has deals on weekends (but is big for business on weekdays). I've been toying with staying near the airport the two nights, which would make getting to the airport Friday morning very easy.
Maybe George and TCB have an idea of what part of Seattle is convenient for them as to meeting up during the day on Thursday. Looks like after whatever we decide as plans for the afternoon, we should try to be at Redmond Town Center by 6, pick up the tickets (assuming I can't get those in hand Wed. night) and maybe have dinner in that complex?