Smoke crack with Marion Barry this weekend...

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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…or just hang out with everyone’s favorite Doper!

No, not me, silly! I speak, of course, of pldennison, aka fuckin’ PHIL!** WOO!!!

Phil will be in the DC area (in Virginia) this Saturday (yes, THIS Saturday) and he will have nothing to do once the rental agencies all shutter up for the day. which means we have to keep Phil and his lovely wife entertained, lest he go back to the mistake by the lake to live… :wink:

Oh, and I’ll be there too.

Anyway, if you are or can be in the DC area this Saturday (May 13), e-mail me your phone number and a good time to get together. I’m thinking somewhere around 7PM, and somewhere in Virginia that has good vegetarian fare as well as real food for the rest of us! :smiley:

Yes, this is short notice. That is no excuse. I am driving four hours to see Phil, so I hope you folks can at least drop by for a beverage… All invited except Phaedrus!

Yer pal,
Satan

TIME ELAPSED SINCE I QUIT SMOKING:
One month, three days, 2 hours, 31 minutes and 21 seconds.
1324 cigarettes not smoked, saving $165.52.
Life saved: 4 days, 14 hours, 20 minutes.

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Drat! I thought you were talking about a telethon here. So no Jerry Lewis? No pledge drives? Just PLDennison and spouse?

Well, sports fans, there goes the nation’s capital. Lincoln Memorial, sporting a whoopee cushion. The Washington Monument, sporting a sign “First Boner”. Those godawful traffic circles–with totally misleading signs posted at drunken angles.

Okay, Dopers, start practicing disclaimers when the Secret Service comes knocking. Satan? Fizzies in the Tidal Pool? Who?

We are doomed.

Veb

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BUMP

Yer pal,
Satan

I HAVE BEEN SMOKE-FREE FOR:
One month, three days, 11 hours, 49 minutes and 15 seconds.
1339 cigarettes not smoked, saving $167.46.
Life saved: 4 days, 15 hours, 35 minutes.

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Phil warned us that a lot of these are misquotes, but I will post this since it fits the sobject:

“The contagious people of Washington have stood firm against diversity during this long period of increment weather.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“I promise you a police car on every sidewalk.” - Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“If you take out the killings, Washington actually has a very very low crime rate.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“I am clearly more popular than Reagan. I am in my third term. Where’s Reagan? Gone after two! Defeated by George Bush and Michael Dukakis no less.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“The laws in this city are clearly racist. All laws are racist. The law of gravity is racist.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“I am making this trip to Africa because Washington is an international city, just like Tokyo, Nigeria or Israel. As Mayor, I am an international symbol. Can you deny that to Africa?”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“People have criticized me because my security detail is larger than the president’s. But you must ask yourself are there more people who want to kill me than who want to kill the president? I can assure you there are.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“The brave men who died in Vietnam, more than 100% of which were black, were the ultimate sacrifice.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“I read a funny story about how the Republicans freed the slaves. The Republicans are the ones who created slavery by law in the 1600’s. Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves and he was not a Republican.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“What right does Congress have to go around making laws just because they deem it necessary?”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“People blame me because these water mains break, but I ask you, if the water mains didn’t break, would it be my responsibility to fix them then? WOULD IT!?!”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“I am a great Mayor; I am an upstanding Christian man; I am an intelligent man; I am a deeply educated man; I am a humble man.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

“First, it was not a strip bar, it was an erotic club. And second, what can I say? I’m a night owl.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington,DC

“Bitch set me up.”- Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington, DC

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Oh, Bill, you so crazy!!

Anyway, I’m leaving Cleveland in about a half-hour, and heading for VA. I have Falcon’s phone number, and I’m going to call her when we get in. So, if anyone else wants to get together, maybe has a suggestion for where a couple of relocating vegetarians can get a good meal, you can e-mail her. We’re staying at the Alexandria/Mt. Vernon EconoLodge, btw.

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Fudge. This is the first I had seen of this- I already RSVPed for a partay Sat. night. I’d love to show you and the wife some of the seedier parts of DC (but I’m sure Satan knows them all already). The least I can do is give a restaurant recommendation- try Bilbo Baggins in Oldtown Alexandria. Excellent beer (and wine) selection and “global” cuisine.

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Okay, here I be. Phil, as stated, will be calling me tonight. If someone has ANY idea where we could go, email me. I have no clue, honestly…just got back from a conference, and my brain is fried.

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I know, you are looking for places in Virginia.
But…
Food For Thought is a great vegatarian place in Dupont Circle. Good food, and a kooky atmosphere.

(If its still open, that is.)

also, isn’t there a fresh fields restaraunt near Penatagon City Mall?

Just a couple of suggestions from an Ex-DC doper.
pat

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Sooo… What (does it take/how long does it take) to qualify as a doper?
Otherwise:
A) I’m a vegetarian, so I could provide support. :slight_smile:
B) I’m in the area after 1200-1400 kendo practice

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My brother reminded me of an excellent Thai place right in Fairfax near my fathers place. It’s easy to get to, and like most Thai food, is quite vegetarian-friendly.

I’m thinking this place would be good. Any problems? Let me know when I call tomorrow and give me a back-up option…

Yer pal,
Satan

I HAVE BEEN SMOKE-FREE FOR:
One month, three days, 17 hours, 44 minutes and 50 seconds.
1349 cigarettes not smoked, saving $168.69.
Life saved: 4 days, 16 hours, 25 minutes.

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…I’m in Arizona right now until next Wednesday for my sister in law’s wedding.

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Satan, are you referring to Jamaree (sp?) at Fairfax Circle? if so, I’ll second that it is quite good. If you’re interested in Indian food and are in Fairfax, I STRONGLY recommend going to Connaught Place in downtown Fairfax. Opalcat will hopefully back me on this one.

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Food for Thought’s been closed for months. I miss the place!

As for me and Mrs. O, we’re gonna be out of town up in PA so… have a great time getting an intro to DC, phil, and if you make it to the DC DoperFest next month I’ll catch you there… then we can fight over why Nazis and the IMF should be beaten with large sticks. :smiley:

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I took it upon myself to make reservations to this impromptu gathering of DC Dopers (and the friends of them) who are welcoming Phil to the area!

Where: Jamaree / 9534 Arlington Blvd / Fairfax, VA 22031 / (703) 352-4494
When: Saturday May 13, 2000 @ 7:00 PM - Reservation under CECIL ADAMS

For information on the restaurant: CLICK HERE
For driving directions to the restaurant from anywhere: CLICK HERE

This is an excellent Thai place (I have eaten there personally), which should be perfect for vegetarians and real people. :slight_smile: As of now, I have a table for eight reserved. I can make it larger if needed. Right now, the guest list that I know of is as follows:

pldennison (plus guest)
Satan
John Corrado
Falcon
SqrlCub (plus guest)
Kyberneticist

I called everyone and gave them the phone number of my dad’s place (where I’ll be staying). I am reachable there any time tomorrow, and I may be online at various points as well on AIM.

Looking forward to seeing people I’ve already met and meeting others for the first time!

Yer pal,
Satan

I HAVE BEEN SMOKE-FREE FOR:
One month, three days, 19 hours, 51 minutes and 11 seconds.
1353 cigarettes not smoked, saving $169.14.
Life saved: 4 days, 16 hours, 45 minutes.

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Woohoo, Satan! Thanks for your help on this! Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow…

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I’d show, but my girlfriend is coming into town. She’s in school in Arizona, and I haven’t seen her since Christmas break. So, I’ll be busy!

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I met with Phil and his wife today. The meeting at my dads landlords rental office was a disaster, but that is another story…

Just wanted to bump this up so anyone who may have missed it might see it and possibly make it out.

The reservation os for 8 people still, but it can be made for more! Give me a holler via e-mail or call the restaurant at the number above…

Yer pal,
Satan

I HAVE BEEN SMOKE-FREE FOR:
A while now! (I’m away from my meter…)

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See you guys for dinner!

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Kyberneticist is reporting the time at the Thai joint. Falcon is reoporting the time at the bar afterwards.

Then, we all will comment and make fun of each other… :smiley:

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Since we talked about it for a while on Saturday, I got the approximate pictures of Satan’s ass if anyone is interested email me at paganbearcub@hotmail.com and state that you are over 18. I am so evil. It was a blast.

HUGS!
Sqrl