I am considering scheduling a DC meetup for October 9, i.e., five Saturdays from now. Will this be fine, and what are your ideas?
Seems to work, I believe. I believe what we determined at Meetup 10 was "not Unos", and that suburban locations were okay as long as they had easy Metro access (thus, say, Pentagon City or Downtown Silver Spring would work).
Additionally, I would prefer somewhere where we can order off the regular menu, vs. having to set up a big catering deal. I've rarely found the "catered" ones to be all that exciting food-wise. Also, if this is going to be a cash-only affair, all I ask is that this be communicated early so I don't have to make an "emergency" ATM run.
2010/9/6 James Hare messedrocker@gmail.com:
I am considering scheduling a DC meetup for October 9, i.e., five Saturdays from now. Will this be fine, and what are your ideas?
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How about a project page where we can poll people on dates? Should be at Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 12 ( http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/DC_12&action=... ).
Alex
On 6 September 2010 14:02, Ben F. Schumin schuminweb@gmail.com wrote:
Seems to work, I believe. I believe what we determined at Meetup 10 was "not Unos", and that suburban locations were okay as long as they had easy Metro access (thus, say, Pentagon City or Downtown Silver Spring would work).
Additionally, I would prefer somewhere where we can order off the regular menu, vs. having to set up a big catering deal. I've rarely found the "catered" ones to be all that exciting food-wise. Also, if this is going to be a cash-only affair, all I ask is that this be communicated early so I don't have to make an "emergency" ATM run.
2010/9/6 James Hare messedrocker@gmail.com:
I am considering scheduling a DC meetup for October 9, i.e., five
Saturdays
from now. Will this be fine, and what are your ideas?
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2010/9/6 Alex Stinson stinsoad@dukes.jmu.edu
How about a project page where we can poll people on dates? Should be at Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 12 ( http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/DC_12&action=... ).
Polling on dates is fine. Polling on locations has never worked well. Someone just be bold and announce a place :)
-Katie (aude)
Alex
On 6 September 2010 14:02, Ben F. Schumin schuminweb@gmail.com wrote:
Seems to work, I believe. I believe what we determined at Meetup 10 was "not Unos", and that suburban locations were okay as long as they had easy Metro access (thus, say, Pentagon City or Downtown Silver Spring would work).
Additionally, I would prefer somewhere where we can order off the regular menu, vs. having to set up a big catering deal. I've rarely found the "catered" ones to be all that exciting food-wise. Also, if this is going to be a cash-only affair, all I ask is that this be communicated early so I don't have to make an "emergency" ATM run.
2010/9/6 James Hare messedrocker@gmail.com:
I am considering scheduling a DC meetup for October 9, i.e., five
Saturdays
from now. Will this be fine, and what are your ideas?
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2010/9/6 Alex Stinson stinsoad@dukes.jmu.edu
How about a project page where we can poll people on dates? Should be at Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 12 ( http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/DC_12&action=... ).
Alex
On 6 September 2010 14:02, Ben F. Schumin schuminweb@gmail.com wrote:
Seems to work, I believe. I believe what we determined at Meetup 10 was "not Unos", and that suburban locations were okay as long as they had easy Metro access (thus, say, Pentagon City or Downtown Silver Spring would work).
Additionally, I would prefer somewhere where we can order off the regular menu, vs. having to set up a big catering deal. I've rarely found the "catered" ones to be all that exciting food-wise. Also, if this is going to be a cash-only affair, all I ask is that this be communicated early so I don't have to make an "emergency" ATM run.
2010/9/6 James Hare messedrocker@gmail.com:
I am considering scheduling a DC meetup for October 9, i.e., five
Saturdays
from now. Will this be fine, and what are your ideas?
hey kids--
How 'bout Oct 2, during the ONE NATION rally?
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Alex Stinson wrote:
How about a project page where we can poll people on dates? Should be at Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 12 (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/DC_12&action=... redlink=1).
Poles are evil.
aude wrote:
Polling on dates is fine. Polling on locations has never worked well. Someone just be bold and announce a place :)
Aye. Completely agreed on this. Just don't pick a place that sucks. ;-)
Stuart Philipp wrote:
How 'bout Oct 2, during the ONE NATION rally?
Most people try to avoid the city during the rallies/protests/whatever else. The Metro is usually a mess (well, more so than usual) and traffic can be congested. Just something to consider.
MZMcBride
Agreeing with MZM here. Any sort of major event in DC makes the Metro hell in a sardine can.
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On 9/6/2010 2:59 PM, MZMcBride wrote:
Most people try to avoid the city during the rallies/protests/whatever else. The Metro is usually a mess (well, more so than usual) and traffic can be congested. Just something to consider.
How about Ballston?
Lots of restaurants near the Metro stop, many more in Ballston Commons.
Served by Metro rail and bus and easily accessable from I-66, I-395 and VA Route 50..
What say ye?
Best,
David (in DC)
Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:55:12 -0400 From: messedrocker@gmail.com To: wikimedia-dc@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: [Wikimedia-DC] Meetup for Saturday, October 9?
I am considering scheduling a DC meetup for October 9, i.e., five Saturdays from now. Will this be fine, and what are your ideas?
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2010/9/6 David Itkin dhitkin@hotmail.com
How about Ballston?
Lots of restaurants near the Metro stop, many more in Ballston Commons.
Served by Metro rail and bus and easily accessable from I-66, I-395 and VA Route 50..
What say ye?
That is a LONG trip for anyone on the Maryland side. If you want a Va. location, Rosslyn is OK, Pentagon City/Crystal City is OK, but Ballston is a major trip.
2010/9/6 Bruce R. Gilson brg1942@gmail.com
2010/9/6 David Itkin dhitkin@hotmail.com
How about Ballston?
Lots of restaurants near the Metro stop, many more in Ballston Commons.
Served by Metro rail and bus and easily accessable from I-66, I-395 and VA Route 50..
What say ye?
That is a LONG trip for anyone on the Maryland side. If you want a Va. location, Rosslyn is OK, Pentagon City/Crystal City is OK, but Ballston is a major trip.
I'm not sure why we're choosing between Virginia and Maryland if it results in long trips for some potential attendees. I think the fairest would be to split the difference between Virginia and Maryland and hold it in DC proper.
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I agree. Unless it's in DC, or maybe 1 or 2 metro stops outside, it's going to hurt attendance.
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2010/9/6 David Itkin dhitkin@hotmail.com
How about Ballston?
Lots of restaurants near the Metro stop, many more in Ballston Commons.
Served by Metro rail and bus and easily accessable from I-66, I-395 and VA Route 50..
What say ye?
That is a LONG trip for anyone on the Maryland side. If you want a Va. location, Rosslyn is OK, Pentagon City/Crystal City is OK, but Ballston is a major trip.
I'm not sure why we're choosing between Virginia and Maryland if it results in long trips for some potential attendees. I think the fairest would be to split the difference between Virginia and Maryland and hold it in DC proper.
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Fair enough.
How bout one of the many fine eating establishments within a couple of blocks of Dupont Circle.
Best,
DiDC
From: swatjester@gmail.com Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 21:05:29 -0400 To: wikimedia-dc@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-DC] Meetup for Saturday, October 9?
I agree. Unless it's in DC, or maybe 1 or 2 metro stops outside, it's going to hurt attendance.
-Dan
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2010/9/6 David Itkin dhitkin@hotmail.com
How about Ballston?
Lots of restaurants near the Metro stop, many more in Ballston Commons.
Served by Metro rail and bus and easily accessable from I-66, I-395 and VA Route 50..
What say ye?
That is a LONG trip for anyone on the Maryland side. If you want a Va. location, Rosslyn is OK, Pentagon City/Crystal City is OK, but Ballston is a major trip.
I'm not sure why we're choosing between Virginia and Maryland if it results in long trips for some potential attendees. I think the fairest would be to split the difference between Virginia and Maryland and hold it in DC proper.
I also agree with a DC location, and with the idea that outside the district will hurt attendance.
Dupont Circle sounds like a good idea, as the red line (e.g. union station) has been agreeable in the past.
--Ryan
David Itkin wrote:
Fair enough.
How bout one of the many fine eating establishments within a couple of blocks of Dupont Circle.
Best,
DiDC
From: swatjester@gmail.com Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 21:05:29 -0400 To: wikimedia-dc@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-DC] Meetup for Saturday, October 9?
I agree. Unless it's in DC, or maybe 1 or 2 metro stops outside, it's going to hurt attendance.
-Dan
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2010/9/6 David Itkin dhitkin@hotmail.com
How about Ballston?
Lots of restaurants near the Metro stop, many more in Ballston Commons.
Served by Metro rail and bus and easily accessable from I-66, I-395 and VA Route 50..
What say ye?
That is a LONG trip for anyone on the Maryland side. If you want a Va. location, Rosslyn is OK, Pentagon City/Crystal City is OK, but Ballston is a major trip.
I'm not sure why we're choosing between Virginia and Maryland if it results in long trips for some potential attendees. I think the fairest would be to split the difference between Virginia and Maryland and hold it in DC proper.
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I also agree with a DC location, and with the idea that outside the district will hurt attendance.
Dupont Circle sounds like a good idea, as the red line (e.g. union station) has been agreeable in the past.
Dupont Circle is easy enough to get to. The only question is, does anyone know of places there that are both reasonably priced and big enough? I remember the time we went to Skewers, and that was pretty pricey.
I'll spend a Saturday or Sunday scouring the neighborhood. Sorry for the top post.
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On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Ryan Dellolio ryan@gwu.edu wrote: I also agree with a DC location, and with the idea that outside the district will hurt attendance.
Dupont Circle sounds like a good idea, as the red line (e.g. union station) has been agreeable in the past.
Dupont Circle is easy enough to get to. The only question is, does anyone know of places there that are both reasonably priced and big enough? I remember the time we went to Skewers, and that was pretty pricey.
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What about Bertucci's in Foggy Bottom? They were large, Metro-accessible, reasonably priced, and handled us quite well. I'd love to go back there, since the experience was stellar.
2010/9/7 James Hare messedrocker@gmail.com:
I'll spend a Saturday or Sunday scouring the neighborhood. Sorry for the top post.
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On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Ryan Dellolio ryan@gwu.edu wrote:
I also agree with a DC location, and with the idea that outside the district will hurt attendance.
Dupont Circle sounds like a good idea, as the red line (e.g. union station) has been agreeable in the past.
Dupont Circle is easy enough to get to. The only question is, does anyone know of places there that are both reasonably priced and big enough? I remember the time we went to Skewers, and that was pretty pricey. --
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What about Bertucci's in Foggy Bottom? They were large, Metro-accessible, reasonably priced, and handled us quite well. I'd love to go back there, since the experience was stellar.
Bertucci's would be good. It was quiet, near the metro, etc. Unless anyone objects, let's go ahead and finalize plans for the meetup.
-Katie (aude)
2010/9/7 James Hare messedrocker@gmail.com:
I'll spend a Saturday or Sunday scouring the neighborhood. Sorry for the
top
post.
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On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Ryan Dellolio ryan@gwu.edu wrote:
I also agree with a DC location, and with the idea that outside the district will hurt attendance.
Dupont Circle sounds like a good idea, as the red line (e.g. union station) has been agreeable in the past.
Dupont Circle is easy enough to get to. The only question is, does anyone know of places there that are both reasonably priced and big enough? I remember the time we went to Skewers, and that was pretty pricey. --
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I third this -- great idea. I'm happy to coordinate w/ the restaurant as I work 1 block from Bertucci's. Who communicated with them last time, and do we have a contact there?
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aude wrote:
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What about Bertucci's in Foggy Bottom? They were large, Metro-accessible, reasonably priced, and handled us quite well. I'd love to go back there, since the experience was stellar.Bertucci's would be good. It was quiet, near the metro, etc. Unless anyone objects, let's go ahead and finalize plans for the meetup.
-Katie (aude)
2010/9/7 James Hare <messedrocker@gmail.com <mailto:messedrocker@gmail.com>>: > I'll spend a Saturday or Sunday scouring the neighborhood. Sorry for the top > post. > > Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2010, at 8:39 PM, "Bruce R. Gilson" <brg1942@gmail.com <mailto:brg1942@gmail.com>> wrote: > > > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Ryan Dellolio <ryan@gwu.edu <mailto:ryan@gwu.edu>> wrote: >> >> I also agree with a DC location, and with the idea that outside the >> district will hurt attendance. >> >> Dupont Circle sounds like a good idea, as the red line (e.g. union >> station) has been agreeable in the past. > > > Dupont Circle is easy enough to get to. The only question is, does anyone > know of places there that are both reasonably priced and big enough? I > remember the time we went to Skewers, and that was pretty pricey. > -- > > Bruce > R. Gilson > > brg1942@gmail.com <mailto:brg1942@gmail.com> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-DC mailing list > Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org <mailto:Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-DC mailing list > Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org <mailto:Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc > > -- Ben F. Schumin http://www.schuminweb.com/ schuminweb@gmail.com <mailto:schuminweb@gmail.com> _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-DC mailing list Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org <mailto:Wikimedia-DC@lists.wikimedia.org> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-dc
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On Sep 14, 2010, at 11:32 AM, Ryan Dellolio ryan@gwu.edu wrote:
I third this -- great idea. I'm happy to coordinate w/ the restaurant as I work 1 block from Bertucci's. Who communicated with them last time, and do we have a contact there
Ryan,
It would be very helpful if you could handle arrangements.
I made arrangements there with the manager. Don't remember the name but just ask to speak with the manager.
Cheers, Katie (aude)
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aude wrote:
On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 12:32 AM, Ben F. Schumin <schuminweb@gmail.com mailto:schuminweb@gmail.com> wrote:
What about Bertucci's in Foggy Bottom? They were large, Metro-accessible, reasonably priced, and handled us quite well. I'd love to go back there, since the experience was stellar.
Bertucci's would be good. It was quiet, near the metro, etc. Unless anyone objects, let's go ahead and finalize plans for the meetup.
-Katie (aude)
2010/9/7 James Hare <messedrocker@gmail.com mailto:messedrocker@gmail.com>:
I'll spend a Saturday or Sunday scouring the neighborhood. Sorry
for the top
post.
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mailto:brg1942@gmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Ryan Dellolio <ryan@gwu.edu
mailto:ryan@gwu.edu> wrote:
I also agree with a DC location, and with the idea that outside the district will hurt attendance.
Dupont Circle sounds like a good idea, as the red line (e.g. union station) has been agreeable in the past.
Dupont Circle is easy enough to get to. The only question is,
does anyone
know of places there that are both reasonably priced and big
enough? I
remember the time we went to Skewers, and that was pretty pricey.
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