DC-Area Meet-Up this Sunday! July 11th, 7:30, Brickskeller -- details in post 40

[brianw]

Anyone here attending the Microsoft Partner convention in DC in July ????

If so lets get together and share a drink ??

[brianw]

No Takers???

[Gruder]

Brian, I won't be at the convention, but might be able to meet up that Sunday or Monday. If that works, perhaps we could pick a date/time and rename the thread "DC area meet-up" (or something more creative :smile:).

[brianw]

Absolutely.... please rename

[Gruder]

Done. Alright folks, anyone in? We're thinking July 10th or 11th. Brian, when do you get into town?

[brianw]

Sunday the 11th get into DC 3:30-4 Amtrack

[Gruder]

Sunday the 11th get into DC 3:30-4 Amtrack

Great. You let me know what conference time you have free -- Sun or Mon evening, etc. I'm flexible those days. :thumbup1:

Who else might be able to make it?...

[DunEdinRanger]

DC in July? Isn't that the time of year when Blue Star blades rust in their packaging? :lol:

Maybe I'll send some converts your way.

[brianw]

Great. You let me know what conference time you have free -- Sun or Mon evening, etc. I'm flexible those days. :thumbup1:

Who else might be able to make it?...

Sunday after 7 Monday after 7 :laugh: ,, 1st 2 rounds on Microsoft :001_cool:

[stagepin]

I am game, depending on the weather. I work in HVAC, so the hotter it is, the less likely I'll be there :)

[Gruder]

Heat in mid-July...nah :biggrin: We'll hope for a cold spell, just for you. :smile:

[stagepin]

Heat in mid-July...nah :biggrin: We'll hope for a cold spell, just for you. :smile:

Hey, the heat is what pays for this shaving hobby. I want it 110 and humid from now until Labor Day. Then *bam* right into 20 and windy. Come March 15th, switch back.

That would mean all the soaps and razors I could ever want!!! http://www.stagepin.net/images/smilies/bouncesmile.gif

[SliceOfLife]

I'll definitely come if I can. It's only 2.5 hrs for me. That's pretty doable on my bike. Once it gets set in stone, let me know so I can RO at work.

[azmark]

Im in DC the 25th-29th if anyone wants to get together.

[The Knize]

Sure, I am in. Let me know when and where exactly. I will not be at the Microsft conference, but am willing to have drinks on MS's tab!

[Gruder]

Now it's starting to look like a party! We're looking at either the evening of Sunday July 11th or Monday July 12th.

Who has a preference between those evenings?

[csogbk]

Gruder, I'm in for July 11 or 12th, preferably the 11th! I live in Waldorf, we're practically neighbors!

[brianw]

Starting to look like a party...whooo, whooo

[Gruder]

Gruder, I'm in for July 11 or 12th, preferably the 11th! I live in Waldorf, we're practically neighbors!

Heck, I was in Waldorf earlier this afternoon. :biggrin1: I have a hunch that the 11th will be a preference for many, but we'll keep asking, just in case. The list grows! :thumbup:

[brianw]

Times starting to get short....we still on?

[Gruder]

Bumpola :smile:

[htownmmm]

Family reunion the weekend of the 9th-11th. Free after that.


marty

[Gruder]

Marty, can you get down that Sunday night?

[brianw]

bumper cars

[htownmmm]

Marty, can you get down that Sunday night?

It is very possible.....

marty

[causalfault]

I'd be willing to meet up on the 11th; as far as I know I don't have anything going on that day.

[Gruder]

This train is gathering steam! Let's officially call it for the 11th (Sunday evening) at 7:30 or so, location TBD based on number of attendees. I'll be there, Brian will be there, others please respond!

[The Knize]

Count me in.

[Ru4scuba?]

Strong possibility I can make it myself...

[AACJ]

Hmmm, two (potentially) moderators and a former moderator along with some other members? Sounds like fun! Let me check my calendar.

[Carlin]

Hmmm, two (potentially) moderators and a former moderator along with some other members? Sounds like fun! Let me check my calendar.

Sound's dangerous!

[Ru4scuba?]

Its on my calendar and SWMBO is supportive...which means she doesn't know yet :lol:

[brianw]

Well gent's coming down to the wire..... Mr. Gruder will be picking the place ..... Looking forward to putting faces with the names

[Gruder]

Anyone have a suggested Dupont-area haunt for Sunday night before I start searching?

[Ru4scuba?]

There is always the Brickskellar...kind of a dive but an amazing beer selection...

Look it up here (http://www.lovethebeer.com/brickskeller.html)

[Gruder]

Great minds, Chris -- I was thinking exactly along those lines -- any thought whether that or RFD will be the better bet on a Sunday evening?

[Ru4scuba?]

Great minds, Chris -- I was thinking exactly along those lines -- any thought whether that or RFD will be the better bet on a Sunday evening?

Never been to RFD...heard good things but I couldn't tell you one way or the other unfortunately.

Both have hours during our target period so really its down to quality. Is RFD a "classier" joint? Last time I was in Brickskellar, my wife called it a dumpy college bar...I disagreed...but it was looking a bit run down. Again, the beer selection makes up for any lack of aesthetics IMHO :001_smile

[Ru4scuba?]

OK....SWMBO is on board...this looks like its happening for me!

[brianw]

Looks like there's no stopping this train !!!!!!!!

[Gruder]

Alright folks, location named:

If we're gonna' do this thing, let's do it right. :smile: We're headed to the legendary Brickskeller!

The Brickskeller is located just west of Dupont Circle at 1523 22nd St NW, and is known for having one of the most fantastic beer lists in the known universe, with over 1000 bottled beers available on any given night. More here: http://www.lovethebeer.com/brickskeller.html

I'm going to reserve a table for us at 7:30 under "Badger" :tongue:, but to do so, I'd love to get a more firm idea of headcount. So, if you're in, please let us know in this thread. Know other area B&Bers who might be interested? Send 'em a heads up -- the more the merrier!

[brianw]

Be there or be square

[The Knize]

I will be there. If you need my "real name," cell phone numbers, etc., let me know via PM! Actually, maybe exchanging cell phone numbers is never a bad idea. People may get lost or something.

7:30 pm Eastern time, Sunday, July 11, 2010, Brickskeller, 1523 22nd St, NW, Washington, D.C.

Should we wear some identifying attire or something? I suppose just ask for the "Badger" table. You know the old Rodney Dangerfield joke right:

"I never get no respect,

Was supposed to have a blind date the other night with 'Sally.' Arranged to her at a bar. I went in and walked up to this beautiful blonde sitting at the bar:

'Are you Sally?'

'Are you Rodney?'

'Sure am!'

'Then I'm not Sally!'"

So, "is this the Badger table? . . . " :001_smile

[Obsessed]

What, so no one's live blogging this thing?

[Austin]

Have fun gents.

[Ru4scuba?]

We're unofficially at 4 right now. Plenty of room for more!

Great time was had by all....I was upset I had to leave early! Thanks for organizing the event and many thanks to Brian for being so gracious! :thumbup1:

[Ru4scuba?]

Have fun gents.

It was a great time! :thumbup1:

[brianw]

What a great time and was even better to put the faces with the names...... thanks guys ( and the one lone lady ) for making a memorable evening....... What could be better... a few beers and talk of shaving.... a perfect night

[Ru4scuba?]

What a great time and was even better to put the faces with the names...... thanks guys ( and the one lone lady ) for making a memorable evening....... What could be better... a few beers and talk of shaving.... a perfect night

Absolutely! But you can't talk me into SE shaving.....I've got too much $ sunk into other products...well...at least for now :lol:

[brianw]

Never say never.... I will bet you said a few months ago, straights yeah right

[Ru4scuba?]

Never say never.... I will bet you said a few months ago, straights yeah right

Too true...too true!

[The Knize]

What, so no one's live blogging this thing?

No live blogging. Too busy having a good time!

Very nice get together. Thanks for putting this together, Gruder. Very nice meeting and hanging out with everyone!

B&B meet ups are highly recommended!

[causalfault]

Absolutely, it was a great time. I can't imagine another scenario where I could sit around and talk about shaving without other people thinking I'm some kind of weirdo.

Thanks, Gruder, for making this happen!

[causalfault]

Great time was had by all....I was upset I had to leave early! Thanks for organizing the event and many thanks to Brian for being so gracious! :thumbup1:

Don't feel bad, my wife and I left shortly after you did.

Big thanks to brian for his generosity, and thanks to Gruder for putting the whole thing together! It was a great time, and I'd love to do it again!

[Gruder]

Thanks to everyone for coming, and to Brian for both the idea and the generosity. There's something powerful in the ability of B&B to unite folks who would have no reason to meet one another otherwise. I'll hold fond memories of last night for quite some time. :smile:

[Cuttingboard]

I guess I'll have to catch up with you guys next time. I didn't realize there was a meet and greet until I saw this thread this morning.

[brianw]

Don't feel bad, my wife and I left shortly after you did.
and thanks to Gruder for putting the whole thing together!

All members take a lesson from Casualfault... His wife is as rabid as he is about shaving....:thumbup1:

And yes a big thanks to Chad for organizing all of this:thumbup:

[Cuttingboard]

Pics?

[Ru4scuba?]

Pics?

Nope...the faces will remain anonymous! :lol:

[Gruder]

Pics?

Here's one of the tamer ones...

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42475000/jpg/_42475608_chase_ap_416.jpg

[The Knize]

Photo from last night at the Brickskeller, DC Meet-Up:

http://www.dakotavoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/CantinaScene.jpg

Sorry. I could not resist. Ya ask for photos of a get together at a bar, and you were bound to get this from some wiseass or other. Might as well be me!

[Gruder]

Now I'll have that song stuck in my head again!

VMOhsvhF4Jw

[Ru4scuba?]

Which one of us was the guy with the funny head in the picture??? :lol:

[brianw]

Who could think it could get better ???? Turned a boring Monday night into a great time... I was fortunate to spend a few beers tonight with Channing (KNIZE) and also some witty conversation.... The members of B&B are a superb lot.... and making a guy from out of town really feeling welcome.

Thanks again Channing

[Ru4scuba?]

You dogs...got together again! Oh well, it was a school night....couldnt have made it anyway...I was too busy burping the kids! :lol:

[brianw]

:lol:I think I prefer my Monday Night:lol:

[The Knize]

Who could think it could get better ???? Turned a boring Monday night into a great time... I was fortunate to spend a few beers tonight with Channing (KNIZE) and also some witty conversation.... The members of B&B are a superb lot.... and making a guy from out of town really feeling welcome.

Thanks again Channing

Thanks for the beers and conversation, Brian. It was definitely fun.

Although I woke up with a hangover and the strangest obsessive cravings for single edge razors, fine fountain pens, and classic Brit sports cars!

[brianw]

Gent's:
as I get ready to head back north to Joisee, I want to thank all the B&B members who attended the Meetup here in DC...... special thanks to Chad and Knize. Chad for the organization and Knize for the hangover on Tuesday Morn and all the great conversation Monday night.... Again RU4scuba,causalfault & the missus, Gruder, and Knize..... You guys really know how to make a out of towner feel welcome.

Let do it again sometime

Next Meetup Rutt's Hut in North Jersey soon

[jakespoppy]

Man!.....this is one time I wouldn't have minded being outside of Texas - at least for a little while! It was fun reading about the great time ya'll had there in DC. Thanks for sharing. And I enjoyed your video. I didn't realize some of you were musically gifted, too. :thumbup1: