Shoewhore said:

Count me as a maybe. If work allows, even if it's just for a day.

Shawnt27 said:

Work gets busy near the end of September, but I will try to make it. Put me down as a maybe.

Anyone have details orgnote me I am in the Philly area.

LaxBrian said:

Anyone have details orgnote me I am in the Philly area.

Hey Lax. I will post some choices of things we might like to do in the next week or two so we can make some choices on activities. Or if anyone has suggestions of stuff they want to do suggest away.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions.

(Random) We lived in Philly area before moving down here.

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I would definately be interested in going, but I don't have a driver's license, so when I GOT there, I wouldn't be driving anything.

Acrylic said:

I would definately be interested in going, but I don't have a driver's license, so when I GOT there, I wouldn't be driving anything.

I'm taking the train, but I hate being without my car.

chocolate1 said:

Acrylic said:

I would definately be interested in going, but I don't have a driver's license, so when I GOT there, I wouldn't be driving anything.

I'm taking the train, but I hate being without my car.

See, I know how to drive, but I don't have my license and I'm terrifying on the road.

I live right in Connecticut, so it wouldn't be too bad GETTING there... but what about once THERE?

That's what I ponder.

Acrylic said:

I would definately be interested in going, but I don't have a driver's license, so when I GOT there, I wouldn't be driving anything.

Girl, aint' you heard of Les Homos Shuttle Service???

We have a minivan.

We will metro into DC for whatever we do there.

If you were staying right near us in Springfield we could figure it out.

johnart said:

Acrylic said:

I would definately be interested in going, but I don't have a driver's license, so when I GOT there, I wouldn't be driving anything.

Girl, aint' you heard of Les Homos Shuttle Service???

We have a minivan.

We will metro into DC for whatever we do there.

If you were staying right near us in Springfield we could figure it out.

This is what I think I'll do over the next few weeks.

Talk to my pain-in-the-ass job.

Check my finances (which should be in order).

If all of which goes well:

Check trains and/or flights and hotels.

Then ORG note you.

I really do need to get away; and that is right around my birthday.

What better way to spend it than with you lunatics?

Acrylic said:

johnart said:

Girl, aint' you heard of Les Homos Shuttle Service???

We have a minivan.

We will metro into DC for whatever we do there.

If you were staying right near us in Springfield we could figure it out.

This is what I think I'll do over the next few weeks.

Talk to my pain-in-the-ass job.

Check my finances (which should be in order).

If all of which goes well:

Check trains and/or flights and hotels.

Then ORG note you.

I really do need to get away; and that is right around my birthday.

What better way to spend it than with you lunatics?

chocolate1 said:

Vysyons said:

Wish I could say yes, but I don't know what my crazy life is going to bring me tomorrow let alone late September. Will pencil it in on my calendar, pray and see comes. If I don't make it have a great time.

You can go with me... I'm taking the train... I'd love the company!

Just let me know!

Thanks, I will have to get back to you still. My mom's health has gotten worse so I really can't plan for anything right now. If I don't make it I look forward to hearing all the tales that are allowed to leave DC.

Here are some links for y'all to start looking at.

Saturday we could do a whole day around DC type thing to see what u guys want.

http://washington.org/vis...ings-to-do

http://dc.about.com/od/to...gsToDo.htm

I've never went on a real tour of DC, so I'm game...

I'd love to do something from the "A-A Experience" list...

Also, "Show Tunes Sing Along" sounds like TOO much fun!

I'm game for this...

Keep me informed!

Stay Wild!

conciousone said:

I'm game for this...

Keep me informed!

Stay Wild!

Maybe as part of the DC tour we should do one of the top deck bus (double deck, whatever they're called) guided tours. I believe they have them that take you around to all the monuments. If we're walking around a lot that day, that might be a nice way to not drop dead and be able to get more into the day.

Another suggestion:

Rather than try to figure out a club or something for the evening (we're not big clubbers so we are not familiar), we could return and party at our place. We could maybe get some catering (Z Pizza is great for a spread) if we split it it's minimal). We could make a likkur sto' run on Fri night and have our bar set up and waiting for us when we come back from DC. Crank up the Priontz music.

The overall cost will be a lot less IMO if we do this way than if we're out somewhere buying each drink.

I will go with whatever folk want to do tho, just throwing it out there as an option.

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I like the tour bus idea! So much fun!

I've lived in NJ my whole life, and I've never done one in NYC. I might do it this month while I'm off.

The party sounds good!

I just saw that sing-along thing and got tickled!

Whatever... I just can't wait to meet everyone!

johnart said:

Maybe as part of the DC tour we should do one of the top deck bus (double deck, whatever they're called) guided tours. I believe they have them that take you around to all the monuments. If we're walking around a lot that day, that might be a nice way to not drop dead and be able to get more into the day.

Another suggestion:

Rather than try to figure out a club or something for the evening (we're not big clubbers so we are not familiar), we could return and party at our place. We could maybe get some catering (Z Pizza is great for a spread) if we split it it's minimal). We could make a likkur sto' run on Fri night and have our bar set up and waiting for us when we come back from DC. Crank up the Priontz music.

The overall cost will be a lot less IMO if we do this way than if we're out somewhere buying each drink.

I will go with whatever folk want to do tho, just throwing it out there as an option.

[Edited 7/31/10 11:12am]

That sounds like a great idea!! Keep me posted on what is happening

Your ideas sound great, John. I've been to DC a few times, but I'd still love to tour it more. And I'll happily contribute to the liquor and food setup. Can't wait!

Hey guys, let me know when the intinerary gets nailed down. I need to decide if I'm taking a train from Chicago or if i'm flying. I also need to decide on a hotel.

Vendetta1 said:

Hey guys, let me know when the intinerary gets nailed down. I need to decide if I'm taking a train from Chicago or if i'm flying. I also need to decide on a hotel.

I'm taking the train from NJ... and staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Springfield, VA.

chocolate1 said:

Vendetta1 said:

Hey guys, let me know when the intinerary gets nailed down. I need to decide if I'm taking a train from Chicago or if i'm flying. I also need to decide on a hotel.

I'm taking the train from NJ... and staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Springfield, VA.

How close is that to where we are going to be?

Vendetta1 said:

chocolate1 said:

I'm taking the train from NJ... and staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Springfield, VA.

How close is that to where we are going to be?

Bitch it's like 1.5 miles from ma house. What else you need to know? Hmmm??

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johnart said:

Vendetta1 said:

johnart said:

Bitch it's like 1.5 miles from ma house. What else you need to know? Hmmm??

[Edited 8/1/10 21:39pm]

I need to know how to get to Springfield from the train.

Well...

My train is supposed to come in around 2.

If John isn't available to pick me up (He Offered! ), I will take a cab.

I also just called the hotel and found that I can take the Metro to Springfield from Union Station, and the hotel has a complimentary shuttle from there.

Guess I'll be packing light!

chocolate1 said:

Vendetta1 said:

chocolate1 said:

Well...

My train is supposed to come in around 2.

If John isn't available to pick me up (He Offered! ), I will take a cab.

I also just called the hotel and found that I can takep the Metro to Springfield from Union Station, and the hotel has a complimentary shuttle from there.

Guess I'll be packing light!

cool. Thank you doc.

I'm planning on runnin the Homo Shuttle that day. But yeah, like chocolate said...it's an easy metro ride from union station (or Reagan airport if you fly in) to Springfield.

I'm starting to get like

chocolate1 said:

I'm starting to get like

Yesssssssssss.

Would it help if we all tried to coordinate our arrival and departure times somewhat? I don't mind taking a cab or subway from the train station either.

What time is everyone planning to leave on Sunday? I don't know about you guys, but I loves me some Sunday brunch, especially when it comes with a chance to rehash the drunken escapades of the night before. So I'm thinking of planning my departure train schedule accordingly, if everybody else is in.