What about an East Coast Meet Up?

[Andrew Q Gordon]

I'm planning on it being still on, I've requested off the friday and monday around that weekend and it was granted.

 

I suppose we need to get a first head count so we can start planning things, it is only 2 months away now

[sat8997]

Yeah - I'm in for a lunch or dinner. My girls want to come, too.

[comicfan]

Well I put in for the time off. Just waiting to see if it was accepted. As far as I'm concerned it better be.

[W_L]

I'll see you guys in DC, but I really need to know where and if some one know a good hotel.

[CassieQ]

I'll see you guys in DC, but I really need to know where and if some one know a good hotel.

 

Ditto

[Andrew Q Gordon]

Cassie, W.L et al

 

The answer really depends on where you want to be. In DC proper? In the burbs, close to metro? In the burbs, but you'll have a car so where ever is cheapest and you'll drive to metro. I can offer suggestions but tell me where you want to stay.

 

I can say you'll probably get better rates in the suburbs, but don't go too far out or else. That said as an example - the Marriott in Greenbelt, MD was not very expensive when Anyta stayed there last month, so it might still be cheap in June. It is close to metro - not walking close however, but it is also at the end of the Greenline which means you need to factor in Metro costs - not exactly cheap but far cheaper than paying for Parking at a Hotel in DC. All things to consider.

 

Let me know if anyone needs help. Probably best to email me directly - Belsport09@gmail.com

[W_L]

I can't drive, so it's urban high rates for me.

 

Is it still June 22-24th?

 

Should we plan out an itinerary, book brunch, or register for a demonstration in front of Congress (if we have enough members )?

[Andrew Q Gordon]

Wait! June 22-24??? I thought it was 15-17. Oh boy, did I screw up?

[W_L]

I want to make sure I know the dates were set sometime earlier. I need 2 months advance warning for a day off.

 

Plus, if it is 15-17, then I would be much better off. June 24th is my birthday.

[CassieQ]

June 15-17th had the vote.

[comicfan]

The vote was for the weekend of the 16th and 17th. Don't no one go changing the dates after I got that vote finished. lol. Besides I put in for those dates off.

[W_L]

Perfect, so I don't have to rush back to Boston for my Birthday

 

Okay 15-17th it is, thanks.

 

Comicfan, you might want to edit your first post to show the date in the subject heading or in the first post as a bold text.

[Prince Duchess]

so the dates are june 15-17th ill mark it in my calendar.

[intune]

I'm still planning on going, I'm so excited

[Prince Duchess]

ok, so now that we have dates settled whats the activities that would take place while there?

 

like are we just going out to dinner, touring seeing museums etc.

[comicfan]

Okay these people have confirmed so far:

 

1) Andy (Quonus)

2) Intune

3) Cassie

4) W_L

5) Prince Duchess

6) Sharon (Sat8997)

 

Possibles Include

1) Myr

2) Calien

[ryan jo]

those dates are available. i could probably go, just depends if i can get the right hotel. i guess you can put me on the possible list.

[CassieQ]

those dates are available. i could probably go, just depends if i can get the right hotel. i guess you can put me on the possible list.

 

Show up and bring your sketti

[ryan jo]

Show up and bring your sketti

 

I might! I'm kind of excited, everything is going to depend on a hotel.

 

Does anyone know any good hotels in DC? I'd prefer if it was smack in the middle of the city. It'd be easier access for everything.

[comicfan]

Hotels will be the next thing tackled. I am coming in from Long Island so not sure if I am driving or taking the train down from NYC yet.

[Andrew Q Gordon]

Okay so none of the other DC folks are chiming in so I can see this falls to me.

 

I guess what I need to know is what is more important to folks? Price but a metro ride to get to places or convenience but a bit more money?

 

I also need to know budgets - how much are we talking? I know what areas to avoid and what areas are okay. I can then look around and give you some options. to be honest I don't exactly book hotels in DC area so I'm not that up on what hotel is nice inside or not. I will not be able to check out the hotels for you, but you can make your choices based on the websites.

 

So I already know Ryan wants down town or close to down town - I'll look this weekend and get back to you.

[ryan jo]

Is the itinerary finalized yet? If not, we should all go to a karaoke bar! That'd be so fun!

[W_L]

I've booked a room for Saturday to Sunday at the State Plaza, not sure where that is, but it's close to transportation (Yes, I am taking the Amtrak down to DC using the Northeast Regional line, which should be interesting as I have not taken extended train trips in the US).

 

The combined price was also right under $300, so it seemed good compared to some stuff I found online.

 

Yes, I'm a tourist

[sat8997]

Just looked that up, WL, it's smack dab in the middle of George Washington University. You'll be a few blocks from the Foggy Bottom metro stop, the Kennedy Center, and the National Mall. Excellent location.

[VictoryPanda]

Aww guys! That's a HORRIBLE date! I promised my friends a road trip up to New York for New York Pride event! ):