I think we need to orgaize a DU Gathering for DC on the 6th

[WilliamPitt]

I am getting in the afternoon of the 5th, and will be there Wednesday and Thursday nights. I know there are DUers coming to town or already there, and I also have a lot of Progressive Dems of America friends coming in. I think a Thursday night get-together somewhere should be on the menu, or Wednesday night if that makes more sense. I don't know DC bars very well, so if anyone has an idea, I am all ears.

[purduejake]

1. I'd love if we could throw something together! Anybody from DC...

with ideas?

[electropop]

97. "Harry's" at the Hotel Harrington at 11th & E NW (1/2 block from PA)

They have drinks and great burgers. If it turns out to be another 80 degree sunny day like Saturday was, we can dine al fresco on the sidewalk.

[New Earth]

2. grrr

i'm gonna have to set myself up for not being able to make it, i'm too scared i won't have the money in time :cry:

i'm still holding out hope tho. and if i did make it, i'd rather do something on Wed. night.

[Jo March]

105. Faye, I'm broke as last year's Easter eggs

so I won't be there. I hate being poor! x(

[s-cubed]

3. Wednesday night is the Tent Revival in Cherry Hill Park,

so Thursday night would probably be better. I confess I am worthless when it comes to knowing about nightlife here, but I would love to see people. How many do you think we are talking about? 10, 20, 200?

[New Earth]

5. i was thinking of going to that Tent Revival

but that is in East Jebip. that is way too much running around for me not knowing where the hell I am and taking taxi's everywhere. i'd rather meet up with DU'ers in D.C. somewhere.

[demodonkey]

7. Tent revival is reachable by Metro, Faye.

In fact pretty much EVERYTHING in and near D.C. is reachable by Metro or MARC train... PM me if you need help (don't live there anymore, but went to grad school there for 2 summers!)

[New Earth]

9. how much is that per ride?

[demodonkey]

12. Depends on how far the ride is... Here is the schedule.

Regular fare (In effect on weekdays from opening to 9:30 a.m., 3-7 p.m. and 2 a.m. to closing)
$1.35 minimum
$3.90 maximum

Reduced fare (All other times)
$1.35 minimum
$1.85 mid-range
$2.35 maximum

On Edit: Sorry I forgot about the "Peak" and "Off Peak" times... still way cheaper than taxis!

[New Earth]

14. cool

that is really cheap, so i can forget the taxi's then

[demodonkey]

15. If on a budget, do NOT take D.C. taxis if you can help it, especially...

over the MD or VA line.

They operate on a "zone" system, not meter, (at least they used to). Sometimes just going like one block over a zone line will make your fare almost double!

I used to lie to the drivers about my destination (even late at night) and get out on the D.C. side of the line, then walk the last couple of blocks to where I was staying in Bethesda MD. Saved me BIG bucks, but the drivers REALLY don't like it when you do that!

[Vadem]

82. Dear Faye, where in the hell is East Jabip in the DC area????

Never heard of it....sounds like somewhere in the deep south???? Or maybe you were just ribbing us?????

[New Earth]

83. haha

East Jebip is just a silly pseudo-town when you are talking about somewhere far away. I realized I shouldn't be saying exactly where the 'Tent Revival' was going to be b/c it is supposed to be invite only (there was a thread on here a few days ago from the org. that is holding it - we were supposed to email them if we wanted to be invited, something like that)....

[Vadem]

85. Funny, Faye! We always used to say that somewhere in the ...

outer edges that we were talking about was in "bumfu** Egypt...but that is probably very passe by now and very much out of date!

[New Earth]

88. yup

like East Bumblef*ck? hhehehehe

[WilliamPitt]

8. My understanding was that this is invite-only

so you might want to edit your post.

[demodonkey]

11. Which brings me to the question...

Does anybody have specific info about the Savage MD to D.C. marchers in regards to that?

Info on their website is rather vague, especially about Wednesday night. March takes them to College Park on Tuesday night, then to Capitol grounds on Wednesday, then --?? I can't image "camping" on the Capitol grounds or on The Mall in this day and age; we'd be hauled off to Cuba for sure!

[s-cubed]

23. If you did deep enough, there's some info on housing, but

it seems as though the participants will have to arrange their own housing. I haven't seen anything about the Tent Revival being a closed affair.

[SharonRB]

4. I really wish I could be there.

Have a great time, everyone. I'm all set to have my husband tape C-Span for me that afternoon, assuming they will be covering the opening of the votes and the challenge!

[Karenca]

6. I'm going as long as I get a friend who's willing to

take the day off of work to travel with me.
I feel that I must be there.

[s-cubed]

27. check the 51capitol site: see my post

[Karenca]

65. link please?....eom

[demodonkey]

10. How about something in the College Park area AFTER the revival?

Not sure that the revival will be an all-night thing... College Park is a college area so there HAVE to be good bars around. Any U of MD grads on here?

Just have to be careful (no matter where this is held, or which day) because the D.C. Area Metro closes @ midnight on weekdays; this is not the NYC Subway!

I will have a vehicle, but am not sure how many gazillion of you I can haul, lol. (Overstuffing a car after the Metro is closed will take me back to my college days for sure, ha ha!)

[CoffeeCat]

13. I'm up for meeting with other DU'ers...

I'm flying in on the 5th, and would love to meet up with everyone!

How 'bout we all meet at Kinko's and have a sign-making party!

Just kidding.

I'm up for meeting at a bar or something.

[New Earth]

16. haha can you imagine

bunch of DU'ers intoxicated in one place together :o

[Miami Liberal]

17. Sounds like a hell of a good time

:party: :toast:

[sbj405]

28. College Parker here. I'd reccomend Franklin's in Hyattsville

About 2 miles south of campus. Microbrewery with yummy food and a funky general store. http://www.pubcrawler.com/Template/ReviewWC.cfm/flat/BrewerID=103210

Despite being a college town (sorta), College Park has some sucky bars.

[bettyellen]

46. maryland? i'm geting kind of scared now.

[many a good man]

33. DC Metro closes at 1 AM now

starting last year, fyi...

[demodonkey]

45. Not according to their current website... it says midnight now...

Just copied from their site http://www.wmata.com/

Riding Metro
Metrorail

Hours

Opens:
5 a.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. weekends

Closes*:
midnight Sunday-Thursday, 3 a.m. Friday-Saturday nights

*When traveling at night, please check the last train departure times posted in the stations. Last trains leave many stations before midnight (between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday). Holiday hours vary.

On Edit: either way not REAL late for bar hopping, ;-)

[Donailin]

73. college park is far, and no too central to the capitol

and I seriously doubt too many out of towners wanna get on the beltway. I live here and I avoid it like the plague

[bettyellen]

18. I loved Kramerbooks in Dupont when I was there..it was open later

than anyplace in that hood and and was kind of lefty and they were involved in some sort of court battle regarding having books and drinking was it?? .... i don't exactly remember the details, i was having too much fun there!
i want to go, but my offer to crash has been recinded and i should be on a budget. hmm, i have to check out hotels but i want to be near the party... so, i am waiting to hear where the party might be....

Kramerbooks
1517 Conn. Ave., NW
Just Above Dupont Circle
In The Heart of Washington, D.C.
Across from
The Dupont Circle 'Q' St Metro Exit
Open Early to Late 7 Days a Week
- All Night Fri & Sat -
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Late Supper and Brunch on Weekends
Live Music Wed - Sat Night
Serving Latte to the Literati Since 1976

[bettyellen]

20. You have to love this place... it's not the case I was thinking of, but

in some ways, it's even better. And they have a smoking section, Mr. Pitt.

Bookstores Have Defenders, Skeptics in Bind Over Subpoenas

By David Streitfeld and Ann Gerhart
Washington Post Staff Writers
Friday, April 3, 1998; Page F01

Amid vigorous debate about whether independent counsel Kenneth Starr's subpoena of two Washington bookstores violates constitutional guarantees of privacy and freedom of speech, the nation's booksellers, publishers and librarians vowed defiance yesterday.

snip......

Starr has demanded all information about Monica Lewinsky's purchases at Kramerbooks, but lawyers for the Dupont Circle store have filed a motion to quash the subpoena. Bruce J. Ennis Jr., one of the country's foremost First Amendment lawyers, has filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the bookstore's position. Chief U.S. District Judge Norma Holloway Johnson will hold a hearing this morning.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/bookstores040398.htm

[WilliamPitt]

21. Perfect

That's right near where I will be staying. Unless anyone has any objections, I am going to push this place for the get-together.

[many a good man]

32. Its way too small

and already overcrowded...OK for a party of four but not more.

[bettyellen]

50. darn, they have the best mashed potatos too! maybe i'll go wed then.

are we definately talking thursday?

[Vadem]

87. Damn! I'm really out of it! Kramer books serves mashed potatoes???

Heck fire...last I heard it was a book store with poet and prose readings, but "mashed potatoes"? Hot damn!

[bettyellen]

99. there's a nice little bar/ cafe attached and I remember having

some good drink and ordering extra mashed potatoes. I remember liking the place a great deal, it was very cozy and we bought some books too.

[SharonRB]

104. My daughter graduated from American U in 1999

And stayed in the DC area until three weeks ago. We went to Kramerbooks all the time when I visited her, and it's a great place, but a bit crowded to accommodate a large group well. There are a lot of other bars and restaurants in the DuPont area, though.

[centerzu]

19. DUers Lobby Senators on the 5th before meeting at the bar?

Our contingent from Mainstreet Moms Oppose Bush (SF Bay area) flew out this morning with a documentary film crew and furious moms & dads. They're going to Ohio for the action on the 3rd, then car caravan to DC. They'll lobby senators on the 5th, demonstrate on the 6th.

I'm envisioning a DU lobby swarming...well informed...articulate...passionate...creative...relentless...
Could create quite the buzz and perhaps be the tipping point to change a few minds!


Folks could deliver copies of the excellent compendium Indyop posted under the title Smoking GUNS - Please FAX Election Fraud Briefing to Senators (Kick!):

"The Case for Fraud in Ohio Election 2004" < http://www.bpac.info >.
The pages could be clipped together with oversized orange paper clips.

[NVMojo]

25. good idea, could someone lobby Harry Reid, specifically?

Damn, I wish I had the money to take time off and travel to this ....

[centerzu]

47. I'll ask the MMOBsters when they check in. No promises, tho n/t

[marions ghost]

51. To those going to DC Jan 6:

Suggest to take some one-page flyers with links to articles/websites on it, copied on bold orange paper if u can. Please let us know how it goes for you and your group--so glad you are filming. Go Mainstreet Moms and Dads!
******
To every one of you out there who goes to DC Jan 6--know that there are so many around the country who are with you in spirit, who will be inspired by your being there. You are representing us all and we've got your back.

:kick: some sense into those senators ! Time to bring Democracy to America.

[centerzu]

101. Thanks for suggestions & I'll pass the word...

I thought about the orange paper - but it makes really bad copies if someone wants to duplicate and pass the info on. I suggested passing out info kits (like the one IndyOp recommended in this forum) to senators - with oversized orange paperclips - easy to find in a stack.

Peace

[CoffeeCat]

68. I have a MMOB bumper sticker on my car!

I'm glad to hear that MMOB is so active and taking such an aggressive position, with respect to the fraud issue.

I was so happy when I got their email, which discussed their activism on the fraud issue.

I'm a mother of two girls, and I share their outrage. So glad to hear they're going to Ohio too. There's nothing like a mom's rage! Don't mess with a mama bear...it could get ugly!

Great to hear they'll be in DC also. :D

I get so many comments on my bumper sticker, "Mainstreet Moms Oppose Bush". I love it. Those Republican thugs certainly haven't cornered the market on family values and I love that my bumper sticker screams that out loud and clear!

[centerzu]

102. Will pass your message to the MMOBSTERS - big smiles. Thanks! n/t

[blue neen]

22. The Hotel Washington has a rooftop terrace where you can have drinks

and meals. The view is out of this world! The terrace looks out on
the White House lawn and also on the Washington Monument.

It was voted the Washington Post's "Best Hotel Bar" and is located at 15th and Pennsylvania N.W.

"Hotel Washington is across the street from the White House, only 10 minutes from National Airport, and convenient to the Metrorail system."

http://www.hotelwashington.com/index.html

The phone number is 202-638-5900. I think there also was an 800 number on their website.

This is really a nice place. :) :toast:

[molly]

60. That sounds wonderful - I'll put it on my list for the next

time I'm in Washington.

[blue neen]

62. We spent one hot summer afternoon drinking and eating lunch

up on that terrace (my sister lives in Northern VA). It was absolutely gorgeous.

I hope you look it up some time! :hi:

[Vadem]

90. It is fantastic!!!!! yep!!!!! n/t

[hootinholler]

24. What's the name of that Irish Pub near Mass Ave & N Capitol

Maybe on F St.? map You can see the tracks coming into Union Station in the upper right corner. The bar I'm talking about is on F where it hits Mass Ave. Hmmm, wouldn't a party on Mass ave be appropos?

The name is something like The Dubliner.

I think Tip O'neal was rumoured to drink there occaisionally. Excellent burgers too, Guinness and Murphy's on tap.

This is a capital idea Will, let me know where it ends up.

It might not be big enough. I need to know where to meet up so I can make transport arrangements. The last Marc for my neck of the woods leaves at like 7 PM, so I'd have to leave a vehicle at some other place.

Can anyone flying in and staying at a hotel downtown provide a parking place? (Sometimes, a parking spot is included with the room if you delcare it at check-in)

-Hoot

[many a good man]

31. Dubliner

Be a great place and a short walk from the Capitol and Union Station...

[WilliamPitt]

36. How big is it?

[hootinholler]

40. Definately 100+ maybe 250?

But as I remember it's usually busy.

-Hoot

[bettyellen]

42. is that the place with live irish music ?

[hootinholler]

43. On weekends, yeah. N/T

-Hoot

[bettyellen]

44. they have performers sched on wed and thurs too, shit i have heard so

much bad irish music in this country. i love it when it's good. but i'm embarassed for my race when it's bad!

[Freddie Stubbs]

95. Kelly's Irish Times is either next door or 2 doors down from the Dubliner

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=entertainment/profile&id=796809

[GettysbergII]

61. Sounds like a great place

A bunch of us from Illinois will be satying at the Braxton. The Dubliner sounds like a reasonable hop, skip, and a jump away.

[Vadem]

91. Dubliner.....that's it!!!! n/t

[many a good man]

113. And Irish Times for backup

Just in case Dubliner gets too crowded on live music night with retching Catholic U and Trinity girls...

[s-cubed]

26. INFO MARCH, HOUSING, RIDES, ETC

If you dig into the 51capitalmarch site, there's a lot of information about housing, how to get to DC, ride shares, room sharing (not bed sharing, though), etc:

http://www.51capitalmarch.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=balto_wash_housing

Other places on the site, it says some people will camp, but people are free to make their own arrangements. People are also welcome to march for an hour or more, some or all of the route. What I have to find out is how you can get to the march, march a while and then get back to where you need to be. It may be worth digging some more.

I also have a van, holds about 7 people, but parking is usually impossible, so metro is the best bet. I

Andy is staying here the 6th & 7th, and I plan to lobby with him part of the 5th. I could accomodate another person, or a compatible pair (double bed) if someone else needs a place. PM me if you want. But don't be afraaaaaid of dogs like Faye!

From what people are saying here, planning something for both the evening of the 5th and the 6th makes sense. Whatever place is chosen though, be sure it doesn't have a function already planned. The Hotel Washington would be very handy for right after the rally. The bookstore (if it's open late) could be good for Wednesday evening instead of/before/after the revival.

I will make an offer: I have an answering machine & am willing to record a message on it so people can call in on the 5th & 6th to get info on where/when to go, if that would be useful. I can also check about the bookstore tomorrow am & its hours & if Hotel Washington has anything planned on 1/6. Anything else?

Now, how are we going to recognize ourselves, except by the deranged expressions and bloodshot eyes?

[hootinholler]

29. paper clips? N/T

[bettyellen]

41. thanks for that!

[demodonkey]

52. Thanks, already checked this though... not a whole lot of info...

about the tenting, after Tuesday night. Looks like maybe the marchers will have to go into the Capitol on Wednesday, and then back to College Park via transit that night, then back to town via transit Thursday AM?

:shrug:

It does seem the March will follow Rt. 1 which also follows the MARC Camden Line, so theoretically you could get back and forth that way. (And use Metro to/from College Park when march gets in closer to the city than there.)

[New Earth]

30. btw, freeps are watching this thread

http://www.conservativeunderground.com//forum/showthread.php?t=32957

:hi:

[WilliamPitt]

35. So what?

[New Earth]

37. i personally don't like knowing that i'm being watched

that's all :hi: guess i better get used it tho huh?

[molly]

54. If you can go - go - DU gatherings are the best fun

and you will never regret going. I will be there in spirit.

[No Exit]

64. Pardon me for butting in, but

in my opinion, freepers would much rather sit behind their little keyboards most of the time, and not take on a crowd of people.

Examples of freepers who learned the hard way: Check this one out.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1285779/posts

It says that a particular freeper is being sued and he posted on there essentially asking them to chip in and help him b/c he had some serious legal expenses. According to his own online tale, he was sued for assault b/c he put his hand(s) on a man who he encountered at a "freep" event. IMO, it looks like the man who sued him has a case.

Then there was another one, a lawyer. He was a freeper. The way I read it, he actually did legal work for freerepublic, and/or for some other conservative cause(s). He has now been disbarred by the California bar. That one was on the web, too. The lawyer's posting name was "clarity" and, to add insult to injury, freerepublic later banned him from posting.

And of course I'm sure you've heard of the incident years ago in which freerepublic had a bit of trouble about copyrights, and it ended up in court.

I guess my (longwinded) point is, freepers are kind of pathetic--not, IMO, all that formidable. (Notwithstanding that trashy, obscene e-mail you received from that anonymous coward.)

[blue neen]

38. The amount of time spent watching us

is directly proportional to how anxious they are.

As far as I know, none of these bars puts pot in their brownies, so we'll all just have to forget about making the trip to Washington.

:hi:

Actually, I wasn't planning on going, BUT if I have a chance to meet some of these freepers...well, NOTHING can hold me back!

[demodonkey]

48. Hi Freeps!

:hi:

[troubleinwinter]

49. Hahahaha! Looks like their favorite subject

is Democratic Underground! The DU forum there has twice as many posts as any of their other forums. Poor li'l freeps can't think up much to talk about, so spend their time here! Hahaha!

[molly]

55. They're jealous - ask them to join you - they'll never be able

to keep up - mentally or physically!

[greatauntoftriplets]

34. Talk to God_bush_n_cheney....

if you haven't already. I know he is planning to be in DC on the 6th.

[Vadem]

92. Yeah, where is Andy???? He can stay at my house......n/t

[greatauntoftriplets]

100. He's still in Ohio.

Not sure if he has arrangements yet for DC.

And how very nice of you.

[elizm]

39. I'M BOOKMARKING THIS THREAD!

I know nothing about the hot spots in Washington so will depend on all of you to make a decision. PLEASE post when you decide..I'd love to meet up with everyone. If I had to choose it would be WEDNESDAY night since I would be flying out Thursday night.

[mattclearing]

53. "I nominate William Rivers Pitt, editor and lead guitarist of Truthout."

That is a ringing endorsement.

[mattclearing]

56. Also, I'm not into Capitol Hill, I'm from the White House side of the Mall

So I'm not sure what a good bar would be. I highly recommend the WashingtonPost's entertainment guide though (reg req'rd):

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artsandliving/entertainmentguide/?nav=globetop

[bettyellen]

59. i am not fond of the capitol area and georgetown kinda

freaked me out. what were all thse guys doing in long sleeve dress shirts and shorts?
i'm willing to host an afterparty if my room res gets confirmed. damned internets!

[AntiFascist]

57. orgaize? nt

[New Earth]

58. hmm

if i look at that word a little crooked, you have no idea what i'm seeing :o

LOL

[smartvoter]

66. Ha! nt

[Vadem]

93. Tee Hee, Faye!!!! n/t

[Miami Liberal]

63. Is anyone from the South Florida area going to DC?

Anyone? Anyone?

[Name removed]

67. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Miami Liberal]

69. Welcome to DU

I wish I could be there but I can't take those days off work. :(

[Donailin]

70. Adam's Morgan is a great place to meet, it isn't far from downtown

only a few blocks (16th and columbia -- massachussets area) and there are a gazillion great spots to chill. and the blues, plenty of that.

[ClassWarrior]

71. I am soooo frickin' jealous of you people...

I won't be able to make the cross country voyage this time - much as I'm ACHING to go. But I will DEFINITELY be with you in spirit, and if there's anything I can do to assist y'all in DC, Ohio, and elsewhere, please don't hesitate to ask.

Godspeed. Peace.

And NNNGU.

[bettyellen]

72. pls let me know what's decided if you can, tks !

[Name removed]

74. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Miami Liberal]

89. Why do you have a picture of Kerry as Lurch?

[bettyellen]

106. what in the world did i say to provoke that?

some people have nothing better to do, i guess.

[kc.ink]

75. So Columbus on the 3rd isn't important?? Or is it?

[WilliamPitt]

79. Come on

If you want to get people together on the 3rd, start your own thread. I can't make it to Ohio tomorrow, but I will be in DC, so I am starting this thread.

Jeez.

[kc.ink]

80. just wondered if I should bother going, I have not seen much recently.

sorry to have intruded.

[dalloway]

76. can a local give me advice on getting to the protest with kids?

I am hoping to drive down from NJ with another mom and our total of 5 kids (2@7yrs old, 2@5 and the baby at 2 years old).

Can someone local advise me what they best way to get to the protest areas (is it up by the Capitol?) with a gaggle of kids in tow? Can you drive right nearby and park? Should we park somewhere else and hop on the metro? The logistics may be tough but we'd like to find a way to work it out. Any advice is welcome.

[CoffeeCat]

81. Wow, dalloway, you are brave...

...to bring all of those kidlets with you!

I hope you have strollers and plenty of coloring books.

I have two kidlets myself--girls ages 3,4.

I'm flying in from Iowa, but the kids won't be making the trip.

You are a goddess for bringing your kids. It will be educational for them!

[dalloway]

84. It will be educational for certain!

Only way we could do it and not have to worry about being back in time for school pick-up.

I may be brave or crazy.

:crazy:

[hootinholler]

94. You might want to consider ...

Taking Amtrak either all the way or from BWI Airport.

Union Station is 3 blocks from the Demo site.

Amtrak/MARC at BWI has pretty good parking and the R/T fare to DC is like $10, although with the kids you might be better to find a garage downtown.

-Hoot

[dalloway]

96. thanks ! I'll look into that...that's the kind of advice I need n/t

[electropop]

98. Parking is about $25 per day

If you can handle that, it's fairly available if you cruise around a little. There are a fair number of underground lots within 2 blocks of PA Ave. If the weather is nice, DC is a nice town to walk in, but watch the "Walk/Don't Walk" sign timing: right-on-red turning cars can still barrel through. I believe NJ doesn't have right-on-red, so be especially cautious (and please do a right-on-red when safely available or you'll annoy DC drivers behind you). The traffic signals are on low posts at the sides of the streets, NOT on overhead wires. And there are automatic cameras for red light runners and speeders.

Metro is very good, you could choose a stop in the suburbs and ride in, but this may be more bother than it's worth because DC is not that bad (say, compared to NYC) for driving. Avoid rush hour though, because then it is pretty miserable.

The prettiest route into town is to take the Beltway (495) into VA, and get off at George Washington Parkway. Take that about 10 miles until you are just past the Pentagon, then get on the 14th Street Bridge. The Parkway starts out overlooking the Potomac as is passes through a gorge, then across the river you see Georgetown, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, etc. At the end you will see the Pentagon on your right. Go under the 395/14th St/Rt 1 overpass, loop up and on to the bridge. Stay in the left lane (signs say Rt 1, but it's 14th St). Pass the Bureau of Engraving & Printing (money factory), Holocaust Museum, Washington Monument, National Mall, National Museum of American History, and the Reagan Building. You'll find yourself at 14th & Pennsylvania Ave, NW. Make a right and cruise toward the Capitol. Watch the 1-way signs, and cruise the side streets a bit for parking. On-street parking is heavily enforced so if you use a meter seek out all the nearby signs with restrictions on timing, etc.

From the North, the route I just gave may not look efficient on your map, but believe me it is. The Parkway will zip you along; coming down through the city will kill you.

[dalloway]

115. perfect. thanks! n/t

[mordarlar]

108. I am also bringing my children...

looking for a way to meet also.

[GetTheRightVote]

77. I would love to meet all of you DUers, book marking this for place, time,

etc. This is a great ideal, thanks Will.

:kick:

[Vadem]

78. OK Duer's.....I have a house in Alexandria on the King St. and Braddock...

metro station areas.....I have floor space for those with sleeping bags who need a place to drop....PM me.... I will be going to the Capitol on 1/6/05, as I did on 1/6/01 with David Lytell to protest the Congress people who did not protest the electors.....Hopefully, John Conyers, will have convinced the Senators that it is in their best interest to CONTEST this fradulent election in order to keep the deep pocket Dems in hand for their next election....I hope they realize that we deep pocket Dems are pissed and will no longer be deep pockets if they wimp out this time! They damn well better wake up, lest the deep pocket Dems suddenly vacate to the Greens!

P.S.:
I have two dogs, so anyone Dog allergic should not come to my house....

[kimchi]

86. Great idea.

I don't think I will be able to make it to the march unless it is warm that day because my dear daughter has been sick (and now I'm sick). But I would love to hang for an hour or so and meet some DUers if I'm feeling okay and not contagious.

We went to a bar to eat soul food in Adams Morgan recently and it was very good. Called "Madam's Organ" (by the way I JUST got that play on words, duh!); and the decor was stuffed dead animals and tasteful nude pictures. The fried chicken and enchiladas were good and cheap; but it's small so we couldn't meet there.

Anyway, if the plans are secret can someone give me a courtesy PM? I missed meeting you all last time.

[emcguffie]

103. The Carvilles have a bar-restaurant

in D.C. But I don't know about the "nightlife" quality of it.

[Shakespeare]

110. It's called West 24. Great place, but rather expensive. n/t

[Shakespeare]

107. Highly recommend Hawk & Dove on Pennsylvania Ave on the Hill

It's crowded, but you can fit a good-sized group in. They've got great stuff on tap (Foggy Bottom Ale is always great), and the food is standard & affordable pub food. And they're open late.

Sigh....one of the many things I'm homesick for from my days in DC!

[mordarlar]

109. When this is all figured out will someone post...

a definite plan please. I get lost very easily lol I am beginning to feel a little overwhelmed.

[FogerRox]

111. email [e-mail]

[suffragette]

112. just booked my ticket

Realize I'm still new here, but would love to meet up with those going.

I have to say I have the greatest boss. I discussed this with him this morning and he encouraged me to go.

[bettyellen]

114. Pitt has narrowed it to two places and there's a poll going on .....

here is the thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x226227

[bettyellen]

116. WEDNESDAY HAS BEEN CALLED !

wed DU in DC , pls confirm on this thread!!!!

Wednesday Night In D.C. C'mon People !!!
(pls forgive me if you rec'd a dupe, just rushing to pm everybody on the two threads)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=203&topic_id=235411&mesg_id=235411

pls try to confirm to this thread, thanks!!


I see from both threads started that Wed is good for lots of people, In fact alot of us will loose touch if we can't call this a done deal now. We are floodiing into DC in the morning, so:
Apologies to , but I have to call it:
Wed 01/05

after dinner till closing:
D.A.'s R.F.D.
Washington
810 7th St. NW
Washington, DC
20001
202-289-2030

http://www.rfdwashington.com /

and we shall know you by the fact that you are holding something (anything) orange in your left hand!
Pls PM me if you have questions!