# There's a party goin' on! DC/MD/VA/WV/PA/NC 6/28/03 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 28, 2003, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686 "2003-04-28T15:30:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2003, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/61 "2003-05-01T18:35:59Z")
I must _really_ be out of it; I’m not familiar with any of the **Chance** Party Legends. Guess there’s no time to learn like the present, huh? (Or near future.) I’ll be sure to clear my calendar. Who knows where this place is? Can I fly there? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2003, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/62 "2003-05-01T19:28:21Z")
There’s a private airstrip in the valley. But I’d ask first. Odds are they’re armed. We’re easy to get to for you. Take 70 W, get on 340 at Frederick, then we’re about 8 miles south of Harpers Ferry. It’s a breeze! ---
**Author:** ![Hamadryad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@Hamadryad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamadryad)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2003, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/63 "2003-05-09T14:18:35Z")
I’m bumping this because it’s a crime not to. Also, I and the twerps are pretty much sure things, along with two good friends of mine. If anyone else wants to caravan in some way from Central VA, I’ll be happy to meet up somewhere. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2003, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/64 "2003-05-09T14:31:56Z")
Watch out, everyone. Hama’s bringing Dicknose. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2003, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/65 "2003-05-09T15:52:22Z")
I keep hearing that. But this ain’t the Halloween party. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2003, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/66 "2003-05-12T01:15:18Z")
So, just to give this a bump I thought I’d mention that I have to start planning the food. Any suggestions? Something summery, I’d imagine. ---
**Author:** ![Theios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@Theios](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theios)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2003, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/67 "2003-05-12T02:54:51Z")
JC, there seems to be some mistake. You scheduled this event for a weekend that I’m off. Are you sure you meant to do that? So, barring any unexpected changes, I’ll be there. I’ll see if I can drag a gf along. Maybe even an ex-gf, if that’s okay. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2003, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/68 "2003-05-12T12:02:11Z")
Bring them all! The more the merrier, in my book. Hey, is there a direct line between ‘bringing a gf _and_ an ex-gf’ and ‘performance art’? ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/69 "2003-05-13T16:51:43Z")
This is a definite to do event! If I can persuade **Frank #2** to detour off the turnpike and swing through south central bohunk, he and I can wave the Levittown flag with pride. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/70 "2003-05-13T18:40:22Z")
Go, boy! All are welcome in heaven! ---
**Author:** ![Cleophus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e57/32.png) [@Cleophus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cleophus)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/71 "2003-05-13T18:52:59Z")
Are there any train stations near the Chance Estate? ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/72 "2003-05-13T19:47:12Z")
Hmm. No. There’s literally NOTHING near the palatial Chance estate. Unless Harpers… Hmm. Brunswick has a MARC stop. Point of Rocks has one. Will those do? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/73 "2003-05-13T20:07:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > There’s literally NOTHING near the palatial Chance estate. Not true! There’s an [excellent bed & breakfast](http://www.buckskinmanor.com) just two miles north of you. > [@](#): > > Hey, is there a direct line between ‘bringing a gf and an ex-gf’ and ‘performance art’? I dunno, but I’d almost be willing to pay to see. And it’s bad enough that I’m going to have to miss Mary Prankster. ---
**Author:** ![Frank\_2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8c91f0/32.png) [@Frank\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank_2)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/74 "2003-05-13T20:14:13Z")
Alas and alack, for I am unable to attend. ☹ A car club I belong to is having a big event on the same day and my dedication lies with them first. Sorry **danceswithcats** , you’ll have to be the lone Towner representative there. ---
**Author:** ![Cleophus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e57/32.png) [@Cleophus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cleophus)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/75 "2003-05-13T22:33:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > \*\* > Brunswick has a MARC stop. Point of Rocks has one. Will those do? \*\* If someone can pick me up at whichever station is closer, they should do fine. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/76 "2003-05-13T22:43:39Z")
I am certain someone will volunteer. Who’s out there? ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/77 "2003-05-14T05:53:54Z")
My approach will be through Point of the Rocks, so I’m sure I can strap Dopers to the roof, Indian train style in travel to das party. Now if I only had directions of a more specific nature. _I was lookin’ for the weasel, who used to drive a diesel, 'till the rabbits ate his brain_\* :whistling Oz tune: ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/78 "2003-05-14T12:03:26Z")
Don’t you fret. Directions will be made available when I finish the web site for the party. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/79 "2003-05-14T12:17:29Z")
The directions are thus: Leave late, drive a really long time, stop the car to clean up your kid’s barf near Burkittsville, wave at Harper’s Ferry, WV, then turn and drive up a twisty road and then stop when you hear a hell of a lot of noise. And then drink all of the ginger ale in sight. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-party-goin-on-dc-md-va-wv-pa-nc-6-28-03/171686/80 "2003-05-14T12:54:29Z")
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