On Topic: DC Meet, Spring 2007

Okay- I’m going to try to pop in here, not step on too many toes, and post an “on topic” post. I don’t think this can be done (this group staying on topic) but the intent (which in this case is not the same as theme) is there.

I mentioned in my test post that I’m going to be in DC this spring and was pretty much directed to have a gathering Works for me, and works for my sister. We’re thinking Sunday afternoon after we either participate in the 5K run that morning or spend the morning eating pastries.

By my way of thinking we need a few facts to make this happen-
Date- Sunday, April 1 (no foolin’)
Place- ???
I was thinking a restaurant that didn’t mind us camping and served dessert and wine
Time-???
Early to mid afternoon- late enough folks can hit early church, or at least kick the rest of the family out the door to church if that is part of your Sunday tradition, and early enough that folks can get home before full dark

And in regards to place- my sis will drive just about anyplace but I know a few will truly be coming from a ways out, or don’t drive in DC, so I figured easy Metro access would be a positive thing.

Now, y’all know I’m a nerd- I would be quite content to sit on the Mall, watch the carousel, drink iced tea and eat a Hershey’s bar while making conversation heavy on books and innuendo and forays into different museums. I also know that doesn’t appeal to everyone. I don’t understand why it doesn’t appeal, but I have been warned that it doesn’t which is why I was leaning toward a restaurant.

We would also consider getting together during the week since my sister is a school teacher and it’s her spring break, but figured enough folks would be working that it would be inconvenient.

So, I need recommendations (the only place I insist we hit when I’m in town is 5 Guys so I’m pretty useless here)

Is this a game plan that will work for others? (Yes, I know since I’m traveling the farthest it’s all about ME, but I’m trying to be magnanimous, it’s one of those New Year goal things.) If this will not work I need suggestions for an alternate game plan. I also need to know how to re-draw a DC map so that MCB might actually make it to the correct place by a reasonably direct route, in a reasonable mode of transportation, and without “escort.”

27 comments January 9th, 2007