cheezepowder Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi, thought I'd start a TMB for Arlington to see if others are interested. I don't live in South Alexandria, but feel free to introduce me to anyone who lives near me. I have met some other Arlingtonians at some events we have had. I'm assuming from ktmoomau's message that she lives in Arlington too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi, thought I'd start a TMB for Arlington to see if others are interested. I'm assuming from ktmoomau's message that she lives in Arlington too. We have an extraordinary number of members from Arlington - more than you could possibly imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yes, I live right in Ballston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBooneJr Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm in Clarendon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I live way south of Arlington, but I might go up for food. I've recovered enough from yesterday (I had a dr's appt)- all I had to do was go up Rt. 1 to N. Glebe Rd., but there's all kinds of roadwork-my bp was elevated when I got to the dr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Eater Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm in Arlington as well, in Arlington Forest near VA Square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Yes, I live right in Ballston. OH YEAH! I'm so Ballston, my apartment is in a place called Ballston Park! oh wait a minute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Click here and scroll down to Gary's post. Sounds like a plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 OH YEAH! I'm so Ballston, my apartment is in a place called Ballston Park! oh wait a minute... And yet we never meet up for drinks.... we gotta do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Click here and scroll down to Gary's post. Sounds like a plan! Sure $20 Tuesday at TNT sounds like a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 I agree, TNT/Eamonn's is a great idea! Let's start planning a date for the first TMB-Arlington gathering (plus non-Arlingtonians like thistle are always welcome)! I actually wouldn't be able to make it this Tues or Wed, 10/29 or 10/30, but if it's another day, I'm definitely in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (plus non-Arlingtonians like thistle are always welcome)! Everyone is welcome, doofus! Okay, maybe not thistle. But everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I agree, TNT/Eamonn's is a great idea! Let's start planning a date for the first TMB-Arlington gathering (plus non-Arlingtonians like thistle are always welcome)! I actually wouldn't be able to make it this Tues or Wed, 10/29 or 10/30, but if it's another day, I'm definitely in! How about not this coming Tuesday, but next I could do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 And yet we never meet up for drinks.... we gotta do that! Heck, I've been out in Arlington just about every night this week! (Though Tuesdays I'm usually back early because it's Borderlands 2 night.) Speaking of Tuesdays, I won't be around Tuesday after next since I'll be in NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Busy schedules! It's kind of soon, but would this Monday work for folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Busy schedules! It's kind of soon, but would this Monday work for folks? I could probably swing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Let me know when! Monday will work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I could probably swing that. Cool, but if you keep single-spacing after quoted text, you can't come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 It looks like Monday will probably work for me. ObGiveDonRocksSomethingToDo y u no like single spacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Yay we have a plan - this Monday at Eamonns/TNT it is! What time is good for everyone? The earliest I can get there is between 5 and 5:30pm depending on traffic. RWBooneJR, thistle, Nervous Eater, Don, and anyone else: interested in joining us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'm afraid I won't be able to join you (end of field hockey season), but in solidarity, I'll panfry some fish fillets-unfortunately, since I'm trying to minimize carbs, there is no substitute for fries...I really like fries. Y'all have fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Any time is fine with me. Also, Mondays are fried chicken nights there...just in case you didn't know. (I haven't been to the Columbia Pike one so I'm quite looking forward to it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Cool, but if you keep single-spacing after quoted text, you can't come. Yay we have a plan - this Monday at Eamonns/TNT it is! What time is good for everyone? The earliest I can get there is between 5 and 5:30pm depending on traffic. RWBooneJR, thistle, Nervous Eater, Don, and anyone else: interested in joining us? I can probably be there at like 6 p.m. ish. (This is not single spaced. But look at all that nice, orderly space up above this font, it just feels right. So pretty. There is an allure to all that luxurious space.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Yay we have a plan - this Monday at Eamonns/TNT it is! What time is good for everyone? The earliest I can get there is between 5 and 5:30pm depending on traffic. RWBooneJR, thistle, Nervous Eater, Don, and anyone else: interested in joining us? Oh, it would be a 3,000-mile commute for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 thistle and Don - hope you can join us next time! How about 6pm ish then for tomorrow. My suggestion is to get a table in the TNT side to have the option for both cocktails and food (unless they've changed it, you can't order cocktails on the Eamonn's side or bring the cocktails into that area, but you can order all the food in the TNT side). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 It's about 1.7 miles from Ballston according to Google, so I'm just going to walk down there leaving here around 5:25 or so. I'll see y'all there! (If I don't, I'll be the guy quietly sobbing in the corner about being stood up again.) Or I'll try to get a table - there's 4 of us right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 I'll be there! Let's see, there will be 4 of us that I know of who are aiming for 6pm, including you and me, plus 2 coming later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Tanigawa Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Sorry I didn't get there, work interrupted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for those who came! It was really nice. Next time I think we need to try Water and Wall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Gary - that's too bad you couldn't make it, but I understand. I enjoyed meeting everyone! ktmoomau: I like your Water and Wall idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I had fun! I am having less fun today, but that may be because I stayed up until 2:30 AM drinking beer and putting together my new board game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I had fun! I am having less fun today, but that may be because I stayed up until 2:30 AM drinking beer and putting together my new board game. Doesn't the putting together that board game count as weightlifting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Doesn't the putting together that board game count as weightlifting? Well, I can use it to anchor my feet when doing sit-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Ok, I am out on vacation this coming week and I am sure people have holiday plans, but what about the two weeks following? Would people be interested in a meet-up hh or dinner at: Eventide (Odd Bar), Water and Wall or Fireworks? I have a board meeting on Monday July 7, so that night is out for me, but pretty free other than that. If so, let me know which ones you would go to and what nights would work for you. Non-Argos are allowed and encouraged, you don't even have to wear flip flops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'll try and make one of those places one of those days. They are in my hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Ok, I am out on vacation this coming week and I am sure people have holiday plans, but what about the two weeks following? Would people be interested in a meet-up hh or dinner at: Eventide (Odd Bar), Water and Wall or Fireworks? I have a board meeting on Monday July 7, so that night is out for me, but pretty free other than that. If so, let me know which ones you would go to and what nights would work for you. Non-Argos are allowed and encouraged, you don't even have to wear flip flops. I'm up for something. That week, I'm only free on Tuesday, July 8 though. (I'm pretty free the week after that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I had a late lunch at Fireworks and saw the bartender I think is great. I think I've referenced her before, Gina. She is naturally incredibly hospitable, and I've seen her in action with customers....she is very knowledgeable about their menu, wines and beers. (I'm ignorant in these areas but I watched her work w/ customers--she is good) I asked her when she works, relative to a HH (if its there). She works Monday and Tuesday lunches and rolls into HH , which starts at 3:00 PM. If the bar is busy she stays through the end. She also works Friday and Saturday evenings. (clearly Fridays are busy HH nights). No HH on Saturdays. (Fireworks must know she is good, b/c smart places give their best shifts to their best bartenders) Fireworks also has a Sunday HH from 11:00 to 5:00 PM. I couldn't believe she remembered my name. I probably haven't seen her in 6 months or longer...and have only seen her sporadically over 2 years or so. I deffo believe she is one of those FOH people that really enhance your visit. (not trying to sell Fireworks as a destination...but I do think she is excellent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 I agree, Gina is great! (I also like the other bartenders at Fireworks, plus I've gotten over how they all give me the check each time I order something.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I agree, Gina is great! (I also like the other bartenders at Fireworks, plus I've gotten over how they all give me the check each time I order something.) I agree. I think the bartenders there are excellent and strong. Most of the time I work around the corner. I didn't go much for a variety of reasons, chiefly I hung at Toscana's "all the time" when Joe was there.....and I really didn't like their pizza originally. I think their pizza is better and the Cheers like guy who pretty much represented Sam, Coach, and Woody all in one....is gone. So I go to Fireworks. I actually don't drink much. I know their beer and wine menus and choices are vast. I assume they are excellent...but others would know more than me on those topics. I have found "all" their bartenders to be excellent though. They are friendly. So far they all display good product knowledge. Good for them. They are well trained and they work at it. Fireworks has an awesome and huge menu of beer and wine. I've now seen them at some busy times. They are efficient. I still think Gina is over the top. She exudes "hospitality". But from what I've seen there are a lot of good bartenders there. Good for them. Good for the place, good for the training, especially good for the staff....and if they truly are good....that is good for the customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Well let's go to Fireworks for our first one, then set up a time for another. How about not this Monday, but next??? Monday July 14??? Can anyone make that date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Well let's go to Fireworks for our first one, then set up a time for another. How about not this Monday, but next??? Monday July 14??? Can anyone make that date? I can make it and will commit.....(and I don't even like attending my own events ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Well let's go to Fireworks for our first one, then set up a time for another. How about not this Monday, but next??? Monday July 14??? Can anyone make that date? Yes I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 What time works for you both? I was thinking sort of early-ish maybe like 5??? But am somewhat flexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 5 works for me. (as do 3, 4, 5 or 6-- this place is way too close). I'm flexible. Is this still on with 3...or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Ok, so slight problem. I have another meeting now that I can't get out of on Monday. Could you guys do Tuesday instead???? I am totally fine doing this with 3 people, but if anyone else wants to join they can feel free to just stop in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I can do Tuesday. I was going to ask about having only 3 on the list at this date. I'm entirely flexible at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I will also post something on the Fireworks time when the details are all worked out in case someone is looking there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 I can do Tues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Ok, then Tuesday 7/15/14 at 5 shall we say meet up at the bar? If someone is a little early or late that is fine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Meet you both at the bar tomorrow around 5-ish depending on traffic! And anyone else - not too late to join us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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