# DC/VA/MD Peeps! Feb 24-25th **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 4, 2005, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451 "2005-02-04T23:45:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/41 "2005-02-18T02:02:42Z")
> [@nyctea scandiaca](#): > > And possibly **Ginger of the North** , who cannot do Thursday (I don’t know if she can do Friday, but we can hope) > [@GingerOfTheNorth](#): > > Nope. I’m out of town for the weekend, leaving on Friday morning. Ooops scratch her off the list, I missed her post on preview… ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/42 "2005-02-18T02:17:19Z")
> [@nyctea scandiaca](#): > > Oh, one more thing. Sorry to stir up the pot but I had a thought as I re-read the thread. There were a few folks who preferred or could only do Friday, and most others seemed to be open to either day. So, if we did it Friday, we could include more folks such as: > > **FairyChatMom** , who said she could possibly do Friday > **ultrafiler** and **av8rmike** , who said they preferred Friday > **Tranquilis** , who can’t so Thursday but could do Friday > And possibly **Ginger of the North** , who cannot do Thursday (I don’t know if she can do Friday, but we can hope) > > Whaddya all think? Bueller? I’m still in favor of doing stuff _both_ evenings, as long as **scout1222** thinks she’s up to putting up with Dopers two nights running. Friday’s obviously easier for most people, seeing as how it’s a weekend and whatnot. I probably won’t be able to make it Friday, but if I do, it’ll be a last-minute thing. So I figure the Friday crowd can organize Friday’s get-together. Meanwhile, it looks like Thursday is coming together nicely. ---
**Author:** ![Triskadecamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/43 "2005-02-18T03:29:08Z")
I can still do Thursday, and can give rides from anywhere near Fairfax, including the Vienna Metro, to the place (and back, of course). I have never been to the place. I have a map. I have confidence. No, I don’t ask directions. Oh, when does this shindig start and end? Reservation for Adams? Should I bring my “Will debate for food” sign? ## Tris “In my opinion, there’s nothing in this world, Beats a '52 Vincent, and a red headed girl.” ~ Richard Thompson ~ ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Smithee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2acd7d/32.png) [@Alan\_Smithee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alan_Smithee)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/44 "2005-02-18T07:11:08Z")
I hadn’t posted yet because I wasn’t sure I could make it to either, but I’m pretty sure I can come on Friday, and maybe Thursday. Of course, I probably should wait and see how my paper’s coming, or **Ginger** will shoot me before the appetizers. 😉 But assuming some progress has been made by then, I’ll try for at least one of the two nights. (Heck, if **no** progress has been made, I might as well come and **let** Ginger shoot me! If I’m just hitting my stride, however, I won’t show.) ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/45 "2005-02-18T13:07:04Z")
> [@Alan Smithee](#): > > I hadn’t posted yet because I wasn’t sure I could make it to either, but I’m pretty sure I can come on Friday, and maybe Thursday. Of course, I probably should wait and see how my paper’s coming, or **Ginger** will shoot me before the appetizers. 😉 But assuming some progress has been made by then, I’ll try for at least one of the two nights. > > (Heck, if **no** progress has been made, I might as well come and **let** Ginger shoot me! If I’m just hitting my stride, however, I won’t show.) I promise not to shoot you on Friday. I’ll be in Alabama. ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/46 "2005-02-18T15:16:44Z")
I suspect there’s a story behind this exchange. You’ll need to fill me in when I’m there. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/47 "2005-02-18T20:03:55Z")
I was looking for a place in PG county, but the only places I’m familiar with are at 301 and 50 - that’s a bit of a drive from DC, but less of a haul for any Baltimorons or for me. I’ve been dying to try Rip’s on 301, just south of the stadium. **scout** - are you willing to drive halfway to Annapolis? In fact, is anyone else willing to drive south east of Bowie? If no one can swing Friday, I’ll meet you myself, **scout** , with or without my occasionally grouchy half. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![susan\_foster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@susan\_foster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan_foster)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/48 "2005-02-18T20:24:25Z")
I can do Thursday - I would just need directions. Susan ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/49 "2005-02-18T20:39:23Z")
I won’t have a car. Otherwise I’d have said yes. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/50 "2005-02-18T20:41:30Z")
Well, foo - I thought you would have wheels… ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/51 "2005-02-18T20:42:58Z")
> [@scout1222](#): > > I won’t have a car. Otherwise I’d have said yes. I will give Scout a ride to wherever we decide to meet on Friday. This is my job and I do it well. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/52 "2005-02-18T20:48:23Z")
**FCM** , check your yahoo email. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/53 "2005-02-18T20:50:16Z")
**Anita** , you are a peach! OK, then, unless I get shouted down, what do folks think of meeting at Rt 301 and 50 in Maryland - either at Rip’s, or any of the bajillion other places thereabouts? I think there’s a Memphis BBQ, there’s Carrabba’s, and I think Chili’s, Applebee’s, and those kinds of places. I’ll be driving thru there tomorrow, so I’ll take a look. If there are objections, then the objecter has to make the plans - dem’s da rules! So, Friday folks, whaddaya think? ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/54 "2005-02-18T22:27:12Z")
I think: YAY! ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2005, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/55 "2005-02-20T01:45:00Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > OK, for Thursday, how about Taqueria Poblano (in Del Ray, assuming the group doesn’t get too big) at 6:30pm? Any objections if I want to drop by? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2005, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/56 "2005-02-20T02:03:19Z")
> [@Mr. Moto](#): > > Any objections if I want to drop by? No, please do! Have you been to a Dopefest before? If not, it’s about time! With the numbers for Thursday going up, we might should just plan on having this get-together at the [Arlington location (map here)](http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&ed=qHKAl.p_0TpWRbTGkgLC2JPYmTqhbCBkWmLIc2tmX1xSuFC9_rqzRv357obFJUKC_.K7&csz=arlington+VA+22207&country=us) of [Taqueria Poblano](http://www.taqueriapoblano.com/). The Del Ray location is more convenient for me, and closer to **scout1222** ’s hotel, but it’s also pretty small, and they don’t take reservations. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Smithee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2acd7d/32.png) [@Alan\_Smithee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alan_Smithee)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2005, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/57 "2005-02-20T07:08:47Z")
You know, I was pretty tired this last Friday, (I do a lot of traveling on Fridays) and I don’t know what time everybody’s thinking about. So Thursday’s actually more likely for me. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Smithee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2acd7d/32.png) [@Alan\_Smithee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alan_Smithee)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2005, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/58 "2005-02-20T07:12:14Z")
Plus, I love Mexical food, and haven’t had anything decent in so long! ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Smithee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2acd7d/32.png) [@Alan\_Smithee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alan_Smithee)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2005, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/59 "2005-02-20T07:13:43Z")
So long, it’s affecting my typing, apparently. That was (obviously) supposed to be _Mexican_ food. ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2005, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451/60 "2005-02-20T07:15:11Z")
So what’s the plan for Friday? I pretty much need to leave work early to get anywhere at a decent hour, and that’s a lot easier to do on a Friday night than a Thursday. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-va-md-peeps-feb-24-25th/288451.md?page=4)