DC Metropolitan Area Open Beta Party - Suggested Time and Place

[hkellick]

Hey folks,

Well, I've made a few calls and sent out a couple of emails and after listening to everyone's needs (and never hearing back from Mayorga Coffee *grumble*), I'd like to suggest we all meet at Tastee Diner in Silver Spring, MD.

The address is
Tastee Diner
8601 Cameron Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Time: Saturday 5/2 5:30 PM

Does this sound good for most of you who thought you might be able to make it Saturday afternoonish?

Comments

[rebelsheart]

This works. and if anyone's over by Gaithersburg and needs a ride (or really doesn't want to ride the metro all the way in to downtown and back out to go 20 miles sideways), let me know.

[bayleaf]

Oh, cool. They have *excellent* ice cream shakes.

[hkellick]

So are you a "Yes, I can be there"? Or a "No, I can't." :) Actual numbers will be useful. :)

[phoenixsong]

How about a poll? Yes will be there, maybe, or can't do it.

[hkellick]

Eh, I could, but I don't think it's necessary. :) Anyways, polls never catch answers like "Yes, I'll be there but a little late."

[bayleaf]

Yes, I'll be there. :)

awesome

[zaph]

I think I can make that. Maybe I'll even bring my laptop and get some input on the layout I'm working on...

Re: awesome

[zaph]

Well, whoops, I guess I kind of missed that. Completely forgot that was today until, well, nowish.

[twistedchick]

I may be a little late (Sheep and Wool) but I plan to be there.

[hkellick]

Cool. :)

[rebelsheart]

do you need Clay, Ore, wood, or wheat? ;)

[twistedchick]

Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, Howard County Fairgrounds, where I get my spinning supplies for the next year.

[rebelsheart]

Darn. I thought we could play Settlers of Catan using *actual* resources ;)

[hkellick]

... I'd sign up to try that! Settlers with REAL Resources.

... does that mean I'd have to cut my own wood down, though? :p

*hoards firewood for such a day!*

[mscongeniality]

I have a friend who plays live action Katamari Damacy with bales of hay and sheep. I could suggest Settlers, but he's out of state.

[marcelle42]

I will be there! :)

[marcelle42]

P.S. Thanks for doing the planning for this! I know how hard it is to balance everyone's various needs and requests.

[hkellick]

No problem. :) We needed to get this together, and I have experience at planning biggish parties. :)

For those coming by Metro

[zvi]

It's slightly over a quarter-mile walk from Silver Spring Metro station

Walking from SILVER SPRING METRO STATION to CAMERON ST
Exit station using SOUTH SIDE SILVER SPRING METRO STATION exit
Walk approx. 2 blocks NE on Colesville Rd.
Turn left on Ramsey Ave.
Walk approx. 1 block NW on Ramsey Ave.
Turn right on Fidler Lane.
Walk approx. 1 block NE on Fidler Lane.
Turn left on Georgia Ave.
Walk a short distance NW on Georgia Ave.

Alternately, the Q2 bus departing Forest Glen station in the direction of Silver Spring stops at Georgia Ave & Cameron St.

[mscongeniality]

I'm not certain whether or not I'll be able to make it. I've got a friend coming in from out of town and that's the only day I'll be able to see her. Once I know my plans with her, I'll know if I'm free to meet up at the diner.

Sorry I can't be more specific.

[spydielives]

I believe your wife has offered me a ride? If yes, then I shall be there when you arrive.

[olliefree]

I'll be out of town that day. But drink a milkshake for me in honor of DW!

[meri_oddities]

I'm not sure if I can make it or not. I'd like to at least come by. Definite maybe.

[squirelawrence]

Most probably will be able to make it, depending on Sheep and Wool and my ride thereto and therefrom.

Yes.

[ashcomp]

I think my wife will come, too, even as a non-blogger. She knows some of the folks twistedchick, maybe ase if she makes it.

Re: Yes.

[ase]

My presence depends on whether my non-fannish Saturday plans come through with carpool.

[highlander_ii]

I'm thinking 'yes, probably' and possibly w/ my sister (since she lives up NVA way.

[janinedog]

Mark and I will be there! :)

[rebelsheart]

Whooo!

[kinetikatrue]

I should be there, yeah - given it was my location suggestion and all. *g*

[zvi]

I think I'll be able to make it.

[hkellick]

GREAT! :D

[kiezh]

I may be there, depending on my spoon budget that day. Sorry I can't be more definite.

[melannen]

I think I won't be there, alas; transit from here to Silver Spring on weekends would involve about four bus changes, and I've have to leave early to make it back. But have fun without me!

[eftychia]

Since I failed to get out to WV this weekend, I'll try to show up in Silver Spring. But this counts as no more than a weak 'maybe' due to my health issues. Hope I get to meet people...

[trixie]

Sorry I'm so late in replying, but I've been MIA on dw/lj the past week. I will most likely make it to the party this evening, so count me in.

[nc]

Count me in.

[ase]

Looks like I'll be there!