I need road names. I don’t know from numbers.
And yes, Ladew is kid-friendly.
I’ll pencil it in. It’ll be a welcome respite from school.
Robin
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!!)
Hi nyctea, when did you move back to north Virginia? Last time I checked, you’d been elsewhere.
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?
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?
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. 
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)
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?
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!).
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?
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.
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.
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!
Are we a big enough group to qualify for the group rate?? It worked at the museum…
Oh I’m in Northern Virginia too! Cool!
Aaron may or may not be along. We’ll see.
Robin
This should work for me, too.
Sounds good to me.
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.