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Wed Aug-10-05 06:10 PM
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Washington DC check in thread Sept. 2005 |
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who is going to be in DC the weekend of the 24-26? Parties, protests and Pandas!
I live relatively close to DC, only about a 30-45 minute drive from Downtown, about 20 minutes from the farthest out Metro stop in New carollton. I will be there, with pants on.
Who else is gonna be in DC? :bounce:
:hi:
So far, this is shaping up to be the mother of all meetups/Panda viewings
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:16 PM
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2. I'm trying to make it....... |
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:17 PM
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3. OMG, you're in Annapolis!! I looooove Annapolis. |
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Fond fond memories of Annapolis...
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:19 PM
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6. Will you be squidless? And yes - I'll be there! |
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:20 PM
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8. I am very happy you are coming! |
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I might have a squid or two in the pocket, and maybe an octopus in the trunk of my car, but I'll keep it discreet
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:20 PM
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:24 PM
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I have a brother in Falls Church, Va... be staying there
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:25 PM
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15. Nice area---very blue |
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:21 PM
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10. Mr. Penndems and I will be there |
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Coming in from Northern Virginia. :bounce:
Looking forward to finally meeting DUers!
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:22 PM
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12. I have never met a DUer either |
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:31 PM
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18. We're really looking forward to it |
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I've been posting messages here since 2002, and have only met one other DUer (Edvadem), whom Hubby and I have known personally since well before the advent of DU. Boy, was I surprised when he asked me if I'd heard of Democratic Underground, LOL!
I have some arthritis in my left ankle which'll make it a little difficult to stand, but I'll just bring a lawn chair with us. ;)
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:24 PM
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:29 PM
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It's tempting, since DC isn't that far from here. Maybe I could convince some other SWPA people to come. And I've already been to several meetups with no protesting involved. Have to see if the budget will allow any more traveling after the SF trip we just took.
Plus it would be cool to meet you, and other folks. I'll consider it.
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:55 PM
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its gonna be a wild weekend
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:03 PM
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25. yeah I live for those |
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:rofl:
since I was so wild in Chicago.... (sarc)
well, we'll see. :hi:
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:27 PM
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16. NC will be represented |
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We got a caravan coming up plus a bunch on the Peace Train
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:34 PM
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19. 85% chance i'll be there... |
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tomorrow it may be 90%!
okay- count me IN!
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:36 PM
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I'm going to take the metro. Every time I drive in DC I get lost...
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:56 PM
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22. DC is one of the most confusing towns on the planet |
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I get lost in DC too. The street grid makes no sense whatsoever
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:43 PM
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37. My only hope when I get lost in DC |
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is to drive around aimlessly until I find either 50 or 495. Though I only ever find 50. This is why I take the metro whenever possible.
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Wed Aug-10-05 06:57 PM
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23. I am going to try to make it. |
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Hear the calamari is EXCELLENT in DC.
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:08 PM
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29. If you really want good seafood |
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you have to go to baltimore or Annapolis or Kent Island
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:10 PM
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30. Ha. Ha. I know. I was just messing with you Zuni. |
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Actually, I am going to Baltimore this weekend with the fam. Staying at the Marriott Inner Harbor.
Annapolis is one of my favorite spots. My husband and I ate dinner at the Chart House there 2 years ago when I was at a conference. It was really nice.
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:14 PM
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And I love the Chart house. I live in Eastport, not all that far from the Chart House
:hi:
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:02 PM
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with NSMA... :hi: :party:
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Holy Cwap! I'm still stunned that I can go! :bounce:
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:07 PM
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28. I can't wait to meet you |
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:13 PM
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31. I can't wait to meet you either. |
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:hi: Two years ago, I would have never have done anything like this. Now I feel as if I'm going to a family reunion. :hi:
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:16 PM
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33. AWESOME! This is going to be a GREAT TIME! |
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:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:52 PM
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35. I'm really hoping to come |
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I won't be able to commit for a few weeks.
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:53 PM
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36. Please - our parties are "No Pants No Party" |
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Edited on Wed Aug-10-05 07:55 PM by LynneSin
m'kay
And btw, please leave all dead squids at home or I'll deep fry them and make Calamari and serve to all the guests
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:44 PM
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keep your fingers crossed that I can manage both the time off and the cost of airfare. :)
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Wed Aug-10-05 09:09 PM
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39. I should be, I only live there after all. |
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Wed Aug-10-05 09:14 PM
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40. I'll be at the mother of all DU meet-ups in DC ! |
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Wed Aug-10-05 09:21 PM
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42. Mother of All DU meetups has already been done |
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This is Daughter of DU meetups at best :P
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Wed Aug-10-05 09:28 PM
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45. Either way ~ I'll be there. Will you? |
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... and since I'm still rather new to DU ... When was 'the mother of all meet-ups'? ... pray tell, please sir.
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Wed Aug-10-05 10:05 PM
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46. Boston - earlier this year |
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Probably around March, but I can't remember the date
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Wed Aug-10-05 10:37 PM
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48. Yes, I was there ~ it was wonderful to meet DUers for the first time! |
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the trip, the Boston meet-up was the beginning of many new friendships for me I'm sorry I wasn't able to talk with more people. I'll be back again ... at the next Boston meet-up. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3121323
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Fri Aug-12-05 05:29 AM
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57. Sorry, Mother of all DU meetups was Philly 2002 |
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It was the first and the largest
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Fri Aug-12-05 09:07 AM
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You're so full of shit
oh, Go EAGLES! :eyes:
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Fri Aug-12-05 09:09 AM
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59. You were there - that's why it was so fricking awesome |
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Fri Aug-12-05 09:13 AM
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60. Oh, right. Madlibs. I remember now |
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Fri Aug-12-05 09:15 AM
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62. No, that was the SECOND gathering |
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silly bird!
We philadelphians have been doing it longer and better
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Fri Aug-12-05 09:16 AM
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64. Again, that's a load of crap |
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the first Boston DU gathering was in Cambridge MA. Even Tigerlilly was there. It was in March 2002.
Suck on that!
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Fri Aug-12-05 09:19 AM
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66. Ours was St. Patty's day weekend in March of 2002 |
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so double suck on that.
Look, you want to be Mr. Negativity go for it. Personally I find it rude and insulting. I thought Kathy did a great job with that last gathering in Boston and my only wish was that I would be able to attend but family obligations kept me in Harrisburg.
So you have 2 choices dear DS1 - be a spoil sport or be there. This is more than just a party this is us gathering together and joining in what looks to be a massive protest in Washington DC.
So you going to be a man about it or you going to be a spoil sport baby - the choice is yours!
:shrug:
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67. am I going to be a man about it? |
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Is the choice between going to a meeting or not suddenly deciding my manliness? Are you really that fucking caught up on yourself?
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Fri Aug-12-05 09:29 AM
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68. No but your attitude does |
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Wish people well! I had (and still have) nothing but positive things to say to all people to whatever gatherings they attend. There is no contest for the 'biggest' party? Most of my philly gatherings lately have only had about 20-30 people. But this time we happen to have a great opportunity not only to get together and have a great party but to do something positive by making our voices heard in DC.
You do remember Oct 2002 - it's not just about the party!
You know I adore you I'm just giving you back the shit you're giving me
:loveya:
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71. yup. in FACT the FIRST ever DU meetup was |
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78. you have wonderful ideas ~ matcom |
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Fri Aug-12-05 09:51 AM
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72. sorry Lynne, your wrong about that |
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the first one was started by MOI and we met in Cambridge. yours came right after we posted about ours. ask Pitt
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74. YOU ARE CORRECT. oh, "Hostess with the Mostest !" |
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Met Kheph by the pool table, he charmed my wife !
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41. me, and my good bud, Steve Earle. as a favor he said he'd play a few |
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75. THE Steve Earle !? As in the "Revolution Starts Now", fame ??? |
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will get in Thusday night at the capitol hill suites. Leave Sunday or Monday.
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Thu Aug-11-05 06:16 AM
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51. I wish you could be there hun |
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even if you do have a dead squid - we'd love to have you
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i think you're great Lynne :hug:
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Thu Aug-11-05 05:40 AM
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49. I'm going to do my damnedest to be there. |
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I'd like to meet you...since unfortunately you weren't in town for the last meetup. :-(
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Thu Aug-11-05 01:32 PM
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52. Holy Cow!!! That would be awesome Terry! |
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I hope you can...I hope...I hope!!!! :bounce:
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Thu Aug-11-05 05:49 AM
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50. I'm driving up early on Saturday and plan on making a long day and night |
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of it
All night long, baby!
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53. If Scorpio is going, then I'm in....... |
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55. Me and margaritamama are gonna go |
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13hr drive one way, load up on some red bulls and CD's
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Fri Aug-12-05 05:27 AM
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56. I think what folks will find amazing about this gathering.... |
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....is there are a ton of folks coming who post OUTSIDE of the lounge. And they are some amazing posters I might add.
Who knew there was life outside our little haven, but I'm looking forward to meeting them!
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Fri Aug-12-05 09:14 AM
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will Inky the Squid be there??
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I think there is fried Calamari at one of the bars
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Let's get a big bowl of it!
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76. David Akers and Adam Vinitiri boot this one! |
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My roommate and I are coming by bus (I think there is a Chinatown bus to DC and if so we're taking that--economy travel!)
Can't wait. :D
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