# MADS -- an outing that's a cut above \[May 5th\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 14, 2007, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910 "2007-03-14T16:59:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2007, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/21 "2007-03-16T02:30:50Z")
[QUOTE=FairyChatMom] Saturday is better for me. Hey - if we want to do a group meal before or after, there’s a really good Italian place on 152 at 165. We took Mom there for her birthday on a Saturday and it wasn’t crowded at all at lunchtime. Just a thought… [/QUOTE] I need road names. I don’t know from numbers. And yes, Ladew is kid-friendly. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2007, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/22 "2007-03-16T02:34:39Z")
I’ll pencil it in. It’ll be a welcome respite from school. Robin ---
**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:** [March 16, 2007, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/23 "2007-03-16T04:36:59Z")
I can probably make it. Keep bumping this post a couple weeks beforehand to remind us! (Damn, just realized it’s been at least 2 1/2 years or more since I attended my last DopeFest!!) ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2007, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/24 "2007-03-16T13:05:09Z")
[QUOTE=nyctea scandiaca] I can probably make it. Keep bumping this post a couple weeks beforehand to remind us! (Damn, just realized it’s been at least 2 1/2 years or more since I attended my last DopeFest!!) [/QUOTE] Hi **nyctea** , when did you move back to north Virginia? Last time I checked, you’d been elsewhere. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2007, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/25 "2007-03-16T15:05:02Z")
Cool! So far we have: **twickster Ms. Robyn** (+ Aaron?) **BiblioCat danceswithcats Ginger of the North** (+ Matthew and James?) **FairyChatMom** (+ Capn Steve?) **Two Trouts** (+ wife) \*\*Scuba Ben What Exit? \*\* (+ wife and kids) **nyctea scandiaca** Looks like they have group tours for 15 or more people – should we explore that option? ---
**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:** [March 17, 2007, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/26 "2007-03-17T03:50:35Z")
[QUOTE=Scuba\_Ben] Hi **nyctea** , when did you move back to north Virginia? Last time I checked, you’d been elsewhere. [/QUOTE] I moved back from CA last September. I was out there for a year because my boyfriend was stationed in the militarythere. But now we’re back for good! 😛 You’re in Philadelphia, right? ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Tiger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Mama\_Tiger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Tiger)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2007, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/27 "2007-03-17T17:23:18Z")
I’d love to be there, and I’m sure Papa Tiger would enjoy seeing the place, too, as well as meeting some of my crazy Internet People. And probably **Whiterabbit** would want to come, schedule permitting. May 5 is perfect for us. Shall I get my sister to work on the weather for us to make sure it’s a good day for outdoor gardens? She’s inherited the skill from our mother, who retired after many years of success in the field. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2007, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/28 "2007-03-17T19:34:03Z")
Rats! I work on Saturdays. But someday I will meet other Dopers! Anyone up for a Monday outing? (you know, Monday when all the museums are closed…that’s my day off) ---
**Author:** ![Caridwen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c89c15/32.png) [@Caridwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caridwen)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2007, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/29 "2007-03-17T19:36:58Z")
My sister has been talking about going. I’ll ask her tonight if she’s interested. **twickster** , did you go to the Phila Flower Show? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2007, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/30 "2007-03-17T20:43:33Z")
[QUOTE=Caridwen] **twickster** , did you go to the Phila Flower Show? [/QUOTE] Yup – had to go for work. The sacrifices I make … 😃 Glad you’re thinking of joining us – and you too, **Mama Tiger** (and yes pls., set whatever weather mojo folks you know to work on this!). ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Tiger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Mama\_Tiger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Tiger)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2007, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/31 "2007-03-17T20:45:57Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] Glad you’re thinking of joining us – and you too, **Mama Tiger** (and yes pls., set whatever weather mojo folks you know to work on this!). [/QUOTE] Will do. My sister will be thrilled to have another Weather Job. 😃 By the way, I haven’t been able to get into the Ladew Gardens website all day. Is it just me, or are others having the same problem? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2007, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/32 "2007-03-17T20:55:40Z")
[QUOTE=BiblioCat] I need road names. I don’t know from numbers. [/QUOTE] It’s Baldwin Mill Road (165) and Fallston Rd (152) - is that better? 😃 Incidentally, the restaurant I recommended is called Basta Pasta. May 5 should work for me - I think we’re planning to do the boat work in April. So yay! I’ll ask my mom if she’s interested. \*\*FCD \*\* will not come along - he’s not into anything even vaguely resembling yard work, and he’s still leery about all you weird internet people. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2007, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/33 "2007-03-17T21:28:19Z")
Revised list for a May 5th trip to Ladew Gardens: **twickster Ms. Robyn** (+ Aaron?) **BiblioCat danceswithcats Ginger of the North** (+ Matthew and James?) **FairyChatMom** (+ mom) **Two Trouts** (+ wife) \*\*Scuba Ben What Exit? \*\* (+ wife and kids) **nyctea scandiaca Cardiwen** (+ sis) **Mama Tiger** (+ husband) **Whiterabbit** (maybe) And no, **Mama Tiger** , I’m getting an error message on their website also. ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2007, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/34 "2007-03-18T03:35:47Z")
[QUOTE=nyctea scandiaca] You’re in Philadelphia, right? [/QUOTE] I used to be; I moved to North Virginia in late 2005. It’s good to be back home (I grew up in the DC area). I checked my calendar for this Dopefest; Saturday night May 5 is my birthday on the lunar calendar. So count me in! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2007, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/35 "2007-03-18T16:19:52Z")
Are we a big enough group to qualify for the group rate?? It worked at the museum… ---
**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:** [March 19, 2007, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/36 "2007-03-19T01:55:21Z")
[QUOTE=Scuba\_Ben] I used to be; I moved to North Virginia in late 2005. It’s good to be back home (I grew up in the DC area). I checked my calendar for this Dopefest; Saturday night May 5 is my birthday on the lunar calendar. So count me in! [/QUOTE] Oh I’m in Northern Virginia too! Cool! ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2007, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/37 "2007-03-19T11:24:01Z")
Aaron may or may not be along. We’ll see. Robin ---
**Author:** ![laramary](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/0ea827/32.png) [@laramary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/laramary)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2007, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/38 "2007-03-19T12:12:33Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] Okay, then – Saturday, May 5th. That good for everyone? [/QUOTE] This should work for me, too. ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2007, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/39 "2007-03-19T12:17:25Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] Looks like they have group tours for 15 or more people – should we explore that option? [/QUOTE] Sounds good to me. ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2007, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910/40 "2007-03-20T14:50:58Z")
Oh, _hey_, this is the day after my birthday! Mebbe I can talk my husband into taking me to Baltimore for the weekend, and this can be part of the itinerary. (Perhaps if I present this as an alternative to Longwood Gardens … _love_ flowery stuff!) I will get back to you guys on this. Sounds like a hoot, and I’d love to do it if I can. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-an-outing-thats-a-cut-above-may-5th/395910.md?page=3)