mdt Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 In talking with some older members last week we were remembering the days when a group of folks were either at the bar in Firefly or Corduroy (old location) on Friday evenings. Times have changed here and new folks have come and some old ones have gone, but we were discussing how to try and restart these informal gatherings again as they became a good deal of fun. My question is do folks have any interest in attending informal HHs or is there only interest in ones that are planned and coordinated with staff ahead of time? If the former I say we kick off the first new informal HH at the original location, Firefly, and see what's up in the old haunt. I for one have not been in ages and am interested in what is going on there. Is Feb. 5th too soon? Is Feb. 12th good? What say you new and old members? ETA: Actual Fridays in Feb! Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 In talking with some older members last week we were remembering the days when a group of folks were either at the bar in Firefly or Corduroy (old location) on Friday evenings. Times have changed here and new folks have come and some old ones have gone, but we were discussing how to try and restart these informal gatherings again as they became a good deal of fun. My question is do folks have any interest in attending informal HHs or is there only interest in ones that are planned and coordinated with staff ahead of time? If the former I say we kick off the first new informal HH at the original location, Firefly, and see what's up in the old haunt. I for one have not been in ages and am interested in what is going on there. Is Feb. 8th too soon? Is Feb. 15th too crazy? What say you new and old members? I think the informal approach is better for a recurring Friday event,and I would definitely be interested. But for locale my personal preference would be for Corduroy or somewhere else downtownish, as getting across town from the Hill during rush hour is a nasty slog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 And those dates are both Mondays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I think the informal approach is better for a recurring Friday event,and I would definitely be interested. But for locale my personal preference would be for Corduroy or somewhere else downtownish, as getting across town from the Hill during rush hour is a nasty slog. Good info. I did not mean to imply that each Friday would be at Firefly, just the initial one. As things go on I am sure that a decent spot will sort itself as time goes one. And those dates are both Mondays! Thanks! Wow, forget to flip the calendar and look what happens. Dates have been corrected to be actual Fridays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Informal. 2/5 isn't too soon, but it is too busy for me. 2/12 works better, depending on location (we have plans at 8:00). 2/19 family will either be in town (not good for me) or will have just left (and I'll be looking for a drink or two. Or five). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarStraf Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 We might be interested depending on the location - metro accessable for right after work, or Alexandria for a bit later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I could be persuaded and have middle ground to propose -- Vidalia. I'd be up for something on the 12th and I'm flexible as to locale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'd be in for the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I think this is a great tradition to resurrect. It was nice to know that there was always someplace to go on a Friday for a drink, a nibble, and good company without having to herd cats and plan something. I didn't go each week, but I always enjoyed myself when I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 pedrsmit reported that MIO's PR Fridays are back all Fridays - maybe there too, since it's close to McPherson Sq. metro?? Thanks for taking the lead mdt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Mary Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I am interested, 2/5 busy, 2/12 free so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Friday happy hours sound like fun to me. Definitely would be interested in trying Firefly for the first time, and after that last visit to Corduroy, I'd gladly return any day. But whatever the venue, it's simply fun to have a more loosely organized chance to meet up and hang out for a while available from week to week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks for all of the replies and comments in both the thread and via PM. Due to the potential bad weather coming this Friday lets plan for the kickoff HH being on 2/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Personally, I don't think this Friday is too soon, nor should the weather be an impediment (as long as we pick some place Metro accessible). I know I'm going to need a drink this Friday, given the way the work week is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Personally, I don't think this Friday is too soon, nor should the weather be an impediment (as long as we pick some place Metro accessible). I know I'm going to need a drink this Friday, given the way the work week is going. I am iffy for this Friday, but there is no need not to gather because of that. How about heading to Mio to check out Puerto Rican Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Personally, I don't think this Friday is too soon, nor should the weather be an impediment (as long as we pick some place Metro accessible). I know I'm going to need a drink this Friday, given the way the work week is going. Good luck with this Alerts for Arlington County WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 959 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2010 District Of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll- Northern Baltimore-Harford-Montgomery-Howard-Southern Baltimore- Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Extreme Western Allegany- Central And Eastern Allegany-Frederick VA-Clarke-Loudoun- Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax- Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier- Southern Fauquier-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson- Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral- Including The Cities Of, Washington, Hagerstown, Frederick, Westminster, Gaithersburg, Columbia, Baltimore, Annapolis, Frostburg, Cumberland, Winchester, Leesburg, Manassas, Manassas Park, Fairfax, Alexandria, Falls Church, Warrenton, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Emoryville, Hartmansville, Keyser, Fort Ashby , Winter Storm Warning In Effect From 10 AM Friday To 10 PM Est Saturday, The National Weather Service In Sterling Virginia Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For Heavy Snow With Near-Blizzard Conditions, Which Is In Effect From 10 AM Friday To 10 PM Est Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch Is No Longer In Effect. * Precipitation Type, Heavy Snow. * Accumulations, Storm Total Accumulations Of 16 To 24 Inches. * Timing, Snow Will Begin Mid-Morning Friday, And Will Continue Through Saturday Evening. Conditions Will Deteriorate Rapidly Friday Afternoon, With Heaviest Snowfall Occurring Between Sunset Friday To Sunrise Saturday. The Most Hazardous Winter Weather Conditions Will Occur Friday Night, When The Combination Of Heavy Snow And Strong Winds Will Reduce Visibilities To Below One-Quarter Mile, Producing Near-Blizzard Conditions. * Temperatures, Highs In The Lower 30s Friday. Friday Night And Saturday, Temperatures Will Be In The Mid 20s. * Winds, Becoming Northeast 10 To 20 Mph Friday With Gusts To 30 Mph Friday Night And Saturday. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions, This Storm Has The Potential To Be Similar To The 19 December Storm. Plan For Substantial Disruptions To Travel Friday Afternoon Through The Weekend. A Winter Storm Warning Means Significant Amounts Of Snow Are Expected Or Occurring. Strong Winds Are Also Possible. This Will Make Travel Very Hazardous Or Nearly Impossible Friday Night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Good luck with this For the record, not only did I make HH at Proof, but we went on to the Caps game afterwards. But, for the love of God, please get me out of my f**king house this Friday. Between i) Snowpocalypse 2.0, ii) a truly hellacious work week, and iii) the threat of even more snow on Monday, I think this Friday will be a perfect time for serious quantities of alcohol and good company. To be honest, food isn't as important to me as friends and good booze (is that a sacrilegious thing to say on this board?). I'm jonesing for a good Tom/Derek Brown cocktail at The Passenger, or one of Adam's creations, but any of the places others have mentioned will work. Good company and a fine drink trumps many woes. Who's in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Good company and a fine drink trumps many woes. Who's in? Me me me me me me me! Anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Me too. Though I wouldn't mind some good food to go along with, or to follow, the drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 For the record, not only did I make HH at Proof, but we went on to the Caps game afterwards. But, for the love of God, please get me out of my f**king house this Friday. Between i) Snowpocalypse 2.0, ii) a truly hellacious work week, and iii) the threat of even more snow on Monday, I think this Friday will be a perfect time for serious quantities of alcohol and good company. To be honest, food isn't as important to me as friends and good booze (is that a sacrilegious thing to say on this board?). I'm jonesing for a good Tom/Derek Brown cocktail at The Passenger, or one of Adam's creations, but any of the places others have mentioned will work. Good company and a fine drink trumps many woes. Who's in? Hell yes! While I was one for heading to FF or somewhere else, The Passenger sounds good to me. Right on the metro and some damn good drinks. Not to mention that it puts us right near Corduroy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'll be there. I could use some adult beverages after 8 snow days home with the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Red line is running above ground. Finally. I plan on being at The Passenger by 5:30. I'll even wear something clean respectable in case we decide to go somewhere afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Red line is running above ground. Finally. I plan on being at The Passenger by 5:30. I'll even wear something clean respectable in case we decide to go somewhere afterward. I will be there around 530p too. Who else is coming? I am sure everyone could use a good drink about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 5:30 sounds good. See you all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'll be there at 5:30pm. Maybe I'll have a Joe Riley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hoping to make it. Depends on some conference calls...as does everything. (My life is an endless series of conference calls...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Anybody got a TV they can bring so we can watch the opening ceremonies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) FYI: Major delays expected on the Red Line due to train derailment at Farragut North. No ETA from WMATA on full resolution. (Use another route to get to the Yellow/Green if you can!) ETA: Streets are all reopened for vehicle traffic. Edited February 12, 2010 by leleboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 FYI: Major delays expected on the Red Line due to train derailment at Farragut North. No ETA from WMATA on full resolution. (Use another route to get to the Yellow/Green if you can!) Oh great...maybe I'll be arriving a little later than 5:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Anybody got a TV they can bring so we can watch the opening ceremonies? Isn't there a new TV streaming iPhone app? (Oh, good, now I have a project!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Are folks still planning on showing despite the FUBAR commuting situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Farragut North station is opened again. Trains limited to 25 mph between Dupont and Farragut (so-says the statement), but the front-page of wmata.com says that the Red Line is running on time. So, it looks like the commuting won't be so bad. I'll still be there. Busy deciding what flavors I want to ask for in order to receive some delicious creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Are folks still planning on showing despite the FUBAR commuting situation? I'll be there at 5:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My ETA, all slips considered, is 6:00. (eta= especially treacherous ambulatin') (ok, probably not that treacherous ) (but kmango is the inuit word for ice chicken) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sadly, a (minor, but urgent) family emergency is going to keep me home. Awesome. Text me pictures of exciting libations, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 If all goes as planned, Halloween and I will be there around 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Mary Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I was counting on this but I have to pass. Been a long week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I'll be there. I could use some adult beverages after 8 snow days home with the kids. Oh, please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Red line is running above ground. Finally. I plan on being at The Passenger by 5:30. I'll even wear something clean respectable in case we decide to go somewhere afterward. Delighted to see everyone last night. For the record, if you order "something orange...oh, and spicy", an orange-inspired straight up Manhattan arrives, rich with allspice, the barest hint of clove, and the immediate inability to avoid intense worship. Every time I leave The Passenger towards the bright and hollow sky, I make a mental note of what to try next time. "Release the Kraken!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivelady Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Where will HH be held this week? I'd like to join the festivities now that I am no longer snowbound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Are folks HHing today? Vidalia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Mary Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I am out of town this Friday, but will be here and ready for HH on the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I'm going to be downtown and in need of a drink around 5:30. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I'm going to be downtown and in need of a drink around 5:30. Anyone? Hrmmm....could be an idea! Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Hrmmm....could be an idea! Any suggestions? All this talk lately of Againn makes me thirsty. Proof could call my name. Vidalia is always solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 All this talk lately of Againn makes me thirsty. Proof could call my name. Vidalia is always solid. After having my phone stolen this morning, I really could use a drink. Unfortunately, I'll be spending my time talking to the Metro police (heh) and getting a new phone. Promise me you'll have one for me instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 After having my phone stolen this morning, I really could use a drink. Unfortunately, I'll be spending my time talking to the Metro police (heh) and getting a new phone. Promise me you'll have one for me instead! How frustrating. (Note to self - check that backup contacts list is up to date) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Heading into meetings that will keep me offline the rest of the afternoon. Will be heading over to Againn around 5:30 for happy hour. Come join me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 After having my phone stolen this morning, I really could use a drink. Unfortunately, I'll be spending my time talking to the Metro police (heh) and getting a new phone. Promise me you'll have one for me instead! Sadly, this appears to be an all-too-common occurence. Who knew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Sadly, this appears to be an all-too-common occurence. Who knew? In fact, I'd heard of it happening before it happened to me, but on platforms, not on trains, and I just did not take the right precautions. Oh well -- I'm all re-iPhone'd up by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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