Sign up here if you're going to DC for the march

[SharonRB]

and let us know if you plan to attend any DU meetup being organized for Friday night and/or Saturday night. We'd like to get an idea of how many people to expect.

You can also post if you're looking for a roomie or any other particulars.

[EstimatedProphet]

1. I'd love to go

But I can't.

Are you organizing a meetup?

[SharonRB]

3. We're trying to get someone in DC to organize something

We're thinking about the Hawk & Dove on Friday night, which is where we went last time.

[EstimatedProphet]

12. I wouldn't think it would be that hard to get someone in DC to do it

[SharonRB]

13. So far no one has volunteered

[EstimatedProphet]

14. Surprising

I would, but I can't

Don't worry though - I'm sure someone will take charge.

[SharonRB]

15. Are you going to be there?

[EstimatedProphet]

16. No, I can't

My dad's funeral blew any chance of that, sorry. We're broke now.

[SharonRB]

17. I'm so sorry about your dad

[EstimatedProphet]

18. Thank you

[qanda]

2. Can you post some of the details about the march?

I've heard a little about it, but would like to know more. Thanks

[SharonRB]

5. Here's the link to the UFPJ site

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/

[qanda]

9. Thanks so much

More than likely, I will be there with my two children.

[ChiciB1]

70. I'm Confused... Is UFPJ Marching WITH ANSWER On the 17th?

I heard they were marching on the 19th. I had to attend a funeral and was gone for a couple of days. Any information will be helpful. I also inquired about meeting with others, but my ganddaughter will be with me. She's 11 and I'm not sure what kind of meet-up you are talking about.

[ChiciB1]

72. Made A Mistake... Thought This Was About The March 17th March! nt

[atreides1]

4. I plan on going

But I don't know what the particulars are! I live in Alexandria and can use the Metro to get to D.C.,
but where and when will the DU group be meeting up on Saturday?

[SharonRB]

6. Here are march details

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/

We're trying to get someone to pick a good spot to meet on Sat. morning before the march. We'll keep things updated as we know more in this thread or will start another one here at some point. I will be away with no computer access from Saturday through Wednesday,so I hope someone else will pick up the ball while I'm gone. I'll only be home for a day before I leave for DC next Friday.

[uberllama42]

7. I'm going but my bus leaves to get back to Philly on Saturday afternoon n/t

[demnan]

8. I'm going with a local group and we have a bus.

I could get a ride for you if you're coming from Manassas or Woodbridge, I've posted in the Virginia forum, but it hasn't received any attention.

[LynneSin]

10. I'm trying to get there and could share a hotel room with another person

Mind you, it would have to be a non-smoking room but I can cover a little extra in the costs

[ChiciB1]

69. I Booked A Room In College Park, But Another Person Would Have

to have a sleeping bag or something. We only have one Queen size bed for my granddaughter and me. I did call and they said another person could stay, but not enough room for another bed. Seems like they would have some sort of cot though. I think I'll check it out again.

[ChiciB1]

71. Sorry For The Post... Noticed The Dates, But There Were Posts From

March 9th and I thought this was a recent OP! Got get my act together!

[montanto]

11. I'm flying from L.A. fri a.m.

would like to meet up fri and sat. I may need a room. still working on a local friend. I've never been to D.C. before, so don't know anything about locations or restaurants.

[WolverineDG]

20. If you need a hotel,

anywhere around Capitol Hill is a good bet. Capitol Hill Suites & Marriott Residence Inn Capitol are good bets.

dg

[WolverineDG]

19. Me!

But you knew that already.

Didn't we have breakfast at someplace called "Cosi" the last time? I remember you guys spotted Ed Schultz close to there. Maybe we could have breakfast there again?

dg

[LynneSin]

22. It was Cosi and it was amazingly slow as hell too

There were some little diners near the Hawk & Dove that had breakfast served too.

[SharonRB]

26. You're right

I couldn't remember where it was. We have a Cosi here, too, and there are several in DC, I think.

[Blue_In_AK]

21. Yes, I'm going to be there.

[LynzM]

23. We're planning on going

Probably taking the UFPJ bus from town, not sure when we'll arrive/depart... (Briarius and me!)

[SharonRB]

30. Will you be joining us at the Hawk & Dove?

Please sign up on this thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=148x2369

We'd like to get an idea of how many people will be there.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

24. LostinVA and I will be there.

It better not be too cold.

[SharonRB]

27. I hear ya -- I only decided to go because it didn't sound

like it was going to be too cold.

[babydollhead]

35. bunch of us from Pittsburgh

[SharonRB]

36. Will you be coming to the meetup Friday night?

There's another thread to sign up for that so we have an idea how many are coming. The more the merrier!

[ptvet]

25. DC march

I am there...will be doing my photography thang and marching with the Vets for Peace.

[evlbstrd]

28. I'll be there.

As well as a few other of my DU friends. I understand there's a meetup at The Hawk and Dove, 329 Pennsylvania on Friday night. We are planning on making that.

[SharonRB]

29. Fabulous!

How many of you are there?

See the other thread about the meetup and book signing by Marcy Wheeler who just came out with a book on the Plame affair.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=148x2369

[Vincardog]

31. I just heard I am getting a Moveon scholarship to come. I am waiting on the details.

Does anybody know of a warm dry card board box to be had?

[SharonRB]

32. If you can come to the meetup, sign up on the other thread

so we get a decent count of who's coming.

I just heard from someone else around here who got a scholarship, too.

[Vincardog]

33. What other thread? I thought this was the thread to sign up on

[SharonRB]

34. Sorry -- this was the original thread to see who was coming to the march

This is the thread to let us know if you're coming to the meetup:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=148x2369

[WolverineDG]

38. Have you checked with the Youth Hostel?

I'm staying with Sharon at the Capitol Hills Suites, but I have also stayed at the Hostel before. It's close to the Metro Center & not that expensive.

dg

[Vincardog]

40. If they are the hostel on the UFPJ web site I emailed them and got no answer

I called and left a message on Mareen's cell phone and am waiting to hear.
Do you have any other way of contacting them? I do not even have an address.

[WolverineDG]

41. Hostelling International Info

Check your pm. :)

dg

[Vincardog]

42. Been there done that thanks WolverineDC see you there

[MaggieSwanson]

37. I'm coming from Iowa

...but our bus won't be there until Saturday morning, and departs Saturday night. Looks like I'll miss you guys again!

[WolverineDG]

39. What time Saturday morning?

I think we're getting the DU banner, so keep an eye out for it. :) It looks like this:


:hi:

dg

[MaggieSwanson]

43. Around 10 or 11am, I expect.

I'll look for the banner, thanks!

[WolverineDG]

45. FYI

The banner is more purple & gold than blue & gold. LynneSin had it made to match the colors the suffragettes used when she had the banner made for the Million Women March.

dg

[MaggieSwanson]

47. Beautiful.

I loved the banners in "Iron Jawed Angels". Good job, LynneSin, thanks for the heads-up, WolverineDG, and hope to see you there!

:toast:

-Maggie

[spiderpig]

44. I'm a-comin'

Anybody else staying at the Courtyard Convention Center?

[LynneSin]

48. I know I"m staying at a Marriott but probably over in Captial Hill

:D

[EFerrari]

46. I'll be there plus a mom and a grown up son. Saturday night

would be better for me. We will be the confused, lost people from California. :)

[spiderpig]

51. Here's another confused/lost Californian

I'll be happy to go back Saturday night just to see you & fam!

(Hoping you're OK, and knowing that with your spirit, you are!!!)

[EFerrari]

61. Hiya, catnapper! We're flying out of Oakland Thurs and return from Dulles

Mon in the wee early hours. :silly:

/oops

[kohodog]

49. I'll be there, but not Friday or Saturday night.

Any plans to meet during the day? We'll (me, my wife, daughter and sister) arrive early and be leaving around 5 or 6, depending on if we leave from NY or CT by train.

[WolverineDG]

50. So far, our meeting point is

the corner of 4th Street & Jefferson Drive, in front of the Air & Space Musuem on the Mall. If you like, I can pm you my cell phone in case those plans have to change.

dg

[kohodog]

53. what time?

I'm trying to meet a few different people and have no idea what that will do to my plans. I'll pm you though.

[WolverineDG]

55. I think last time we met at 9:30 or 10

so probably around that time. I expect people will be filtering in as they arrive in DC or get breakfast.

dg

[redwitch]

52. hubby and I will be there.

arriving Friday night, doubt we will make the meet up but ya never know. We will be leaving immediately following the march to head back upstate. I would love to march with DU members but that didn't work out too well at the last protest. SOOOOOOOOOOO many people! :-)

[Lex]

54. I'm coming! With 3 others and we are coming on a bus from Durham NC

and I don't know much more than that right now!

:hi:

[WolverineDG]

56. Hooray!

Hope to see you at some point on Saturday! :)

dg

[Blue_In_AK]

57. I'll have space for a roommate Sunday and Monday night

(female, please) if anyone is staying over that long.

[Extend a Hand]

58. sad_one, friendlyAnarchist, and Mr. sad_one

are going. We'll get in late Saturday night and will be staying at the HolidayInn- Capital Hill on C St. & 6th. (Close to the National Air & Space museum)

We won't get there until 10-11pm on Friday night so we can't make the Hawk & Dove. But we'd love to meet up for a Saturday get together.

[BReisen]

59. We are coming!

My husband and I and our 2 daughters (13 and 8 years old) are driving down from PA on Friday night and will be staying in the Marriott. If we make good time and are able to get ourselves settled, the grown ups will try to make it to the Friday night gathering. I'm assuming we should taxi from the hotel to the restaurant - true? Any other advice specific to DC would be appreciated. We know what to bring/wear, etc., just looking mostly for DC tips if there are any that apply.

Thanks!

BTW - the 8 year old made herself a sign that delivers this message to Bush - "Eat more pretzels".

[WolverineDG]

60. Which Marriott?

There are several in the DC area. You may want to ask the concierge, since taking the Metro might be a better bet.

dg

[BReisen]

62. Capitol Hill

I'll ask them there.

Thanks!

[NoSheep]

63. I am going with Mr. NoSheep and 2 other friends are coming from Durham as well.

[seemunkee]

64. Commuting in on the red line with my wife and daughter

I can never get them moving too early so probably won't get down there until noonish

[stuntcat]

65. stuntcat's going

:hi:

[bdamomma]

66. in regards to this March 17th, March on the Pentagon

is anyone going?? I am.

[MaggieSwanson]

67. Absolutely!

Green beer in DC after a March on the Pentagon? I can't miss out.

-M

[ChiciB1]

68. I'm Coming Up From Florida With My Granddaughter.... So I Don't

think I would be able to join any meet-ups. Are 11 year olds allowed to come to the get togethers??? I would love to join in if I could.