Geekfest 2003

[Backtothemac]

Well, some of you were around last year for this, but some where not. We held Geekfest 2002 in New Orleans LA. Only a couple of us showed up, me, Eyelikeart, and DukeStreet, along with Mrs.B2TM and DutchessStreet.

So, this year we are going to DC. Yep, the home of our country, and hopefully the home of all that party worthy ;)

Bring yourself, your Mac, and plenty of compact flash space for pictures. We will party, dine, and of course drop in the local AppleStore and post a bit ;)

So, RSVP Here, and we will start looking for hotels to stay at, and planning the festivities.

[Mr. Anderson]

Since b2tm made this official, you all should know that I'm going to be playing host (of sorts) since I'm local this time.

B2tm and eyelikeart were great in showing the wife and I around NOLA last year and we hope that we'll be able to do as good a job.

Depending on how things go, I'll even be hosting a bbq at my house one of the days, providing wireless access to the net through the cable modem - we have to get the geek factor up a bit here.

The 'plans' are still in the planning to plan stage, but there is so much to do and plenty of good eats, it should be a great time to actually meet some of the people here on the site.

We'll even try and convince arn and blakespot to show up (arn is in Richmond, a few hours away, and Blakespot is only a little over a mile from me in Old Town).

D

[mischief]

There are a couple of geek-houses here in the SC area that're mac-friendly and fully capable of doing parties.

www.circus.com

and

www.darkwater.com

'Circus has the most infamous parties in town and routinely hosts massive keggers. They have a T1, in-house wi-fi and a VERY large malamute to keep the peace.:D

Let me know when you want to do it and I'll talk to the respective head-geeks.:cool:

[Mr. Anderson]

Sounds interesting, but this would be Mac geeks mostly, not just geeks in general.

Besides, there is no way I could compete with that unless there were more people locally who would want to get involved....nudge, nudge, wink, wink, no what I mean......;)

So what about all the DC Metro area members?

D

[vniow]

Damn, I'd like to go, it all depends on when it is though.http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/damn.gif

[Backtothemac]

Second week in June. We are still working on an exact date, but probably the second weekend in June.

[rainman::|:|]

hmm, would love to go but doubt i can, i'll telecommute tho ;)

pnw

[vniow]

Originally posted by Backtothemac
Second week in June. We are still working on an exact date, but probably the second weekend in June.



That sounds good, although I still don't know if I'll be able to make it, there is that lack of a job problem.http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/rolleyes.gif

[Backtothemac]

I understand that. Hope you make it.
B2TM

[mymemory]

If you plan to do it in NY count me in!

I would like to be in DC but... mayyyyyyybe I may be able to if I hit with the american dream.

Lets see.

[Backtothemac]

Oh, hell. Now we need Cleo to come and we can have the first annual Macrumors mud wrestling event ;)

[vniow]

Is that a challenge?http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/winky.gif

[eyelikeart]

he he he...

so I got it up...uh...yeah... :eek: :D

DC will be the shizzle...Moxie will be coming out no doubt...

I'll be bringing a friend along also...hope u guys don't mind...

now all of u who say "I'm coming"...don't pull a Geek Fest New Orleans move and not show up... :rolleyes:

[vniow]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
now all of u who say "I'm coming"...don't pull a Geek Fest New Orleans move and not show up... :rolleyes:


Which is exactly why I haven't said for sure that I'm going yet.http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/ppphhht.gif

[jefhatfield]

even though you guys had a small geekfest last year in new orleans, the pictures you guys had were great!

i hope some of us west coasters could come up with a geekfest out here...i live near glossybear, mischief, and vniow so that could be something

[mischief]

There's a few folks scattered about the bay too... it could be quite a gathering. I know some Lurker Mac Geeks that'd show too. SC has quite a Mac community.

[Mr. Anderson]

If you guys can pull that off, that'd be great. But I was thinking that next year, 04, it should be a West Coast Geekfest. But maybe we'll start a tradition and have it on both coasts every year.

Get a little competition going even...

D

[vniow]

I don't know about having competing Geekfests, like someone said before, only a few members actually went last time, will only two people go to each Geekfest if there were two on seperate sides of the country?

This is getting confusing, first this years Geekfest will be on the east coast which is on the total opposite side of the country where I currently live and if everything works out in a few months, I'll be able to move back to OK which is closer to DC, but if I don't, then the next Geekfest will be where I moved from and I'm not making any sense at all am I?

Then there's still that job problem, anyone want to hire me? I'm getting desperate here.http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/rolleyes.gif

[eyelikeart]

so who's going to be in the DC area the weekend of Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15??

I got a nice airfare that'll put me there that Thursday afternoon and brings me home that following Monday in time for lunch! :D

[Mr. Anderson]

I'll be there! And any other locals who are around who'd like to all meet someplace, we should start thinking about it now.

D

[szark]

Unfortunately, I'm almost certain that I won't be able to make it. My boss doesn't want me gone for three weekends in a row (Geekfest and WWDC).

But I'll keep trying to change his mind! :)

[vniow]

Well, I'm definately not going to be able to go this year, I'm heading out to OK to visit some people around that time so its a no-go for me.http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=252654

[applemacdude]

im too young to go....its too far away.....

[janey]

omg omg not fair!!!
is this like revenge for wwdc and mwsf?
no geekfest this year on the west coast?!!!!!!!
not fair!!!!

[evoluzione]

i'm gonna try and get down, would like to fo' sho'. heh, friday the 13th, always a good one. but how do i get my imac down there?? maybe i can plug it in on the train!? hah! yes! can you imagine?

"nice laptop mate..."
"thanks, you have a...?"
pulls out G4 iMac
:D

[scem0]

I would love to go, but I am way down here in TX and my mom
probably ;) wouldn't approve of a trip to DC.

[GeneR]

Because... uh, because... uh,...

I can't? :D

Hope everyone has a great time though... :D

[digitalgiant]

OK next year I shall host in Memphis if you guys want. We have world famous Beale Street and an Apple store. Blues, BBQ and an Apple store,, what more could you want?

[evoluzione]

Originally posted by digitalgiant
OK next year I shall host in Memphis if you guys want. We have world famous Beale Street and an Apple store. Blues, BBQ and an Apple store,, what more could you want?


uh, lots of hot single women????? ;) :D

[digitalgiant]

We have tons of those to,, and on Beale St,, they are all drunk!!

[evoluzione]

Originally posted by digitalgiant
We have tons of those to,, and on Beale St,, they are all drunk!!

fantastic! not that i like to take advantage of hot drunk women hehe

[garzy]

i really wish i could go

next time, swoop around by the midwest
in the chicago/detroit area

[szark]

I think it's far too soon to be discussing next year, but since Geekfest was in New Orleans last year, and D.C. this year, I really think we should try for a west coast location next year.

Of course, it all depends on who is able to make it next year, and who's willing to host.

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by szark
I think it's far too soon to be discussing next year, but since Geekfest was in New Orleans last year, and D.C. this year, I really think we should try for a west coast location next year.

We've already talked about a San Diego Geekfest in 2004 - but lets not get off track here.

Surely there will be other people coming in for a visit, even if its just a day.

What about any of the members from NYC?

D

[eyelikeart]

I have to rant here....but this is pathetic...

u mean to tell me that I'm the only one who's up for a weekend in DC?! :rolleyes:

[garzy]

host it in chicago

thats in the middle of the US and a ton of flights go through there

plus, its way more fun than DC

[scem0]

or Texas......

:rolleyes: :D

[applemacdude]

in cupertino

[eyelikeart]

blah blah blah...

we voted on it months ago...no one voiced an opinion...and travel plans have already been made by some of us...

a bit too late to start offering up alternatives...

and DC is a lot of fun... ;)

[teabgs]

Originally posted by dukestreet

What about any of the members from NYC?

D

yeah...what about the members from NY??? :confused:

I'm still not 100% sure which coast I'll be on at that time...though it's most likely here.

However, I won't be able to get away from work at that time.... same with J-Lo.

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by teabgs
However, I won't be able to get away from work at that time.... same with J-Lo.

well u guys suck then... :eek: :cool:

[teabgs]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
well u guys suck then... :eek: :cool:
well whatever. There's gonna be 3 people working for the second half of May and all of June. 2 of them are us....and we're open 7 days a week till 11pm....lots of hours...

deal with it.

[szark]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
I have to rant here....but this is pathetic...

u mean to tell me that I'm the only one who's up for a weekend in DC?! :rolleyes:

Well, like I said before -- I want to go, I just can't get permission. :rolleyes:

But I am going to keep trying to convince my boss to let me go... :)

[janey]

i'm probably willing to host a geekfest in los angeles or cupertino (!!!!!!)...for next year...and every year after that :D
having it in cupertino would be awesome :p

[MrMacMan]

Originally posted by dukestreet

What about any of the members from NYC?

D

yes, me. :D

NYC would be nice for I suppose next years east coast gathering? :D

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by übergeek
i'm probably willing to host a geekfest in los angeles or cupertino (!!!!!!)...for next year...and every year after that :D
having it in cupertino would be awesome :p

cupertino on the west coast in california would be good...mischief and nviow live in the next county and i am just south of them...and i can bring my wife who is a mac user

but i guess you still have to have a dc east coast geekfest since last time it was done in the south in new orleans, la

also, one day, a midwest region geekfest should be in order

[Moxiemike]

let's see:

d100. new car (hopefully). powerbook. rejuvenated body that is well rested. Count me in! :)

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
let's see:

d100. new car (hopefully). powerbook. rejuvenated body that is well rested. Count me in! :)

aaaahhhhh :D

my man moxie...word up...

[vniow]

Originally posted by jefhatfield
also, one day, a midwest region geekfest should be in order

Hey, I'm there, I'm supposed to be moving back to OK anytime now, so that's right up my alley.http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=251585

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by vniow
Hey, I'm there, I'm supposed to be moving back to OK anytime now, so that's right up my alley.http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=251585 indeed. i'll be up in OK for college myself, come fall. we could hold it in ( :rolleyes: ) missouri, haha!

[rainman::|:|]

Originally posted by Shadowfax
indeed. i'll be up in OK for college myself, come fall. we could hold it in ( :rolleyes: ) missouri, haha!

actually i was going to suggest something quite similar-- see i can't come because we're moving that weekend, but if geekfest were in Des Moines, IA, it could be a moving party :) there's nothing better than using vacation time to go help a perfect stranger move...

i think there needs to be a webcam broadcast of the BBQ tho :)

pnw

[Moxiemike]

if someone from NYC wanted to come down to DC and can make it to Pittsburgh.... i wouldn't mind a car driving friend.

just have to be able to put up with my red bull obsession and quick photo stops. :)

[MrMacMan]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
if someone from NYC wanted to come down to DC and can make it to Pittsburgh.... i wouldn't mind a car driving friend.

just have to be able to put up with my red bull obsession and quick photo stops. :)

ha, sorry my parents aint into the random long road trip thing... Next year... NY, comeon :D

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
if someone from NYC wanted to come down to DC and can make it to Pittsburgh.... i wouldn't mind a car driving friend.

just have to be able to put up with my red bull obsession and quick photo stops. :)

stop stalking me!

;)

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule
stop stalking me!

;)

awww... i'm not stalking you.. you know you wanna. ;)

it'd be fun. you could play me some goofy emo stuff and feed me veggie dogs....

we'd bond. :)

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
awww... i'm not stalking you.. you know you wanna. ;)

it'd be fun. you could play me some goofy emo stuff and feed me veggie dogs....

we'd bond. :)

screw emo. i'm hardcore!

and i have to change which brand of veggie dogs i told you were the best... they have egg whites. :(

word is bond.

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule
screw emo. i'm hardcore!

and i have to change which brand of veggie dogs i told you were the best... they have egg whites. :(

word is bond.

we could listen to Kool Keith and MC Paul Barman....

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
we could listen to Kool Keith and MC Paul Barman....

luckily handguns are easy enough to come by and so i can just do myself in before said listening...

[scem0]

Y'all need some good old Missy Demeanor Elliot to sooth your souls.

:p

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by scem0
Y'all need some good old Missy Demeanor Elliot to sooth your souls.

:p

hmm. maybe i can convince the gun salesman to bypass the waiting period....

[scem0]

Mariah Carey? She can't fail....

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by scem0
Mariah Carey? She can't fail....

she fails song after song

and movie after... oh wait, she won't be doing another movie anytime soon if the movie execs have half a brain...

[scem0]

mariah carey makes great songs! But everyone is entitled to
their own opinions.

movies are a whole diff story.... :( ;)

[eyelikeart]

hmm...isn't this for reservations to geek fest?

[vniow]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
hmm...isn't this for reservations to geek fest?

Yeah, but I think that all the reservations have already been made in the first page or so, now its just like every other thread in the Community section...

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=251618

[evoluzione]

well, as i said earlier, i'm up for it. just gotta see if i have any work, if i do, i'll have to take it, won't know until a couple of weeks prior though.

if i do go, i'll probably rent a car thinking about it, so, moxiemike, if you need that ride....get some kool keith ready heh.

anyone else need a ride from nyc?????? if so, then let me know, and maybe i can commit to something, it's only a couple of days anyways right???

[Mr. Anderson]

Well, one thing we should think about is what everyone would like to do while they're here. I know of a couple things being a local that might be interesting, but there is a so much going on.

Moxie, Frank, anything you're looking forward to? Food is going to be good, that's a given.....

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Moxie, Frank, anything you're looking forward to? Food is going to be good, that's a given.....

oh hell yeah...food :D

I know we both want to check out Eighteenth Street Lounge one night for sure ;)

I need to get out my book to see what it was I missed last time...I know Arlington Cemetery was on the list...

[janey]

me and my bf (ibookin'@mwny) just decided that we're willing to host a geekfest on the west coast with a whole bunch of other mac heads, maybe i could ask a couple of apple store geniuses to join us :D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
oh hell yeah...food :D

I know we both want to check out Eighteenth Street Lounge one night for sure ;)

I need to get out my book to see what it was I missed last time...I know Arlington Cemetery was on the list...

Well, Duke, I think it goes w/o saying that we have to have a photo day-- playw ith each others camera toys and whatnot. :D

so if you know any great scenic areas (urban or rural....) let us know. :D I wanna make some art for sure.

[teabgs]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
Well, Duke, I think it goes w/o saying that we have to have a photo day-- playw ith each others camera toys and whatnot. :D

so if you know any great scenic areas (urban or rural....) let us know. :D I wanna make some art for sure.

I know where you gotta go for this....


DUKE: take em to the falls.....you know where that path is right by where the kayackers go a lot and people drown every year...? I know you know....Grand rapid baby....and close by....

[eyelikeart]

most definitely! :D

I really want to do more exploring than I did last time I was there. I'm not opposed to trying anything.

I do recall something of a bbq though? ;)

also...we'll have to find some hotspots to check out for late night entertainment...he he he...

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by teabgs
I know where you gotta go for this....


DUKE: take em to the falls.....you know where that path is right by where the kayackers go a lot and people drown every year...? I know you know....Grand rapid baby....and close by....

my ears are perked: i think some fun could be had with a 20-50 WA lens and some long exposure action. :D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
most definitely! :D

I really want to do more exploring than I did last time I was there. I'm not opposed to trying anything.

I do recall something of a bbq though? ;)

also...we'll have to find some hotspots to check out for late night entertainment...he he he...

it'll probably be nice... lots of time for walking/exploring/ just going to a random place.... that's what i like about going to new cities... assimilating myself.

[teabgs]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
my ears are perked: i think some fun could be had with a 20-50 WA lens and some long exposure action. :D

Oh you'll like it my friend....oh yes

muahahaha


It's such a great place, very fun...especially in early summer...I used to go hang out there with my ex sometimes after school a few years ago..nice place to relax, climb some rocks, take some pics, take a nap...

you'll like it....amazing waterfalls...

[tazo]

i wish i could go
:P

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by teabgs
Oh you'll like it my friend....oh yes

muahahaha


It's such a great place, very fun...especially in early summer...I used to go hang out there with my ex sometimes after school a few years ago..nice place to relax, climb some rocks, take some pics, take a nap...

you'll like it....amazing waterfalls...

you're my new favorite MR member :D

[teabgs]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
you're my new favorite MR member :D
sweet.....
so, does that make me even cooler than before?!

Is it possible for me to be cooler? :confused:

[vniow]

Stop it, you're just making me hungry!

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=252654http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=257466

[Mr. Anderson]

Great Falls is a fantastic place - I've been there dozens times and know quite a few places that are off the regular tour. It will be a good hike too - several miles if we do it right. And there are two sides, VA and MD. VA is more for famillies and picnics, MD has more interesting stuff.

We'd park down by the Old Angler's in and hike for while. If the weather is good it will be fantastic.

Arlington Cemetery is a must, Iwo Jima and the Netherlands Carillion for a great veiw of the Mall from across the river - lining up the Linclon Memorial and Washington Monument.

I'll check and see when the moon is going to be out. The moon rises over the capital and can be pretty damn cool if you get the right conditions.

Food - Kabob Palace, best Pakistani/Bangladeshi kabobs ever. Hit some Vietnamese food in Clarendon, maybe go to the Mac Store down the street, sushi too, if anyones up for that. And in DC we might have to hit Kinkead's for appetizers - its the top rated resturant in DC (Zagats). The Calamari is unbelievable....:D

Rock Creek park and the zoo is a possibility too. But we'll just have to play it by ear and see how many people are interested and what the weather's like.

Also, bbq at the Dukes'....:D

D

[Mr. Anderson]

Um, and what about the Backtothemac familly? I thought they were coming up here as well - got to have all the founding members.....

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Um, and what about the Backtothemac familly? I thought they were coming up here as well - got to have all the founding members.....


I think those details are a bit sketchy right now... :(

but I did finalize my ticket situation earlier today and will be in DC around lunchtime on June 12 :D

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
I think those details are a bit sketchy right now... :(

but I did finalize my ticket situation earlier today and will be in DC around lunchtime on June 12 :D

Very cool - if you want, I'll be able to show you around the hangar at National that has the Blackhawks and if you're hungry we can hit Kabob Palace which is right by the airport.....mmmm, I'm tasting them now, might have to get them tomorrow for lunch....

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Very cool - if you want, I'll be able to show you around the hangar at National that has the Blackhawks and if you're hungry we can hit Kabob Palace which is right by the airport.....mmmm, I'm tasting them now, might have to get them tomorrow for lunch....

hmm...u may have twisted my arm... ;)

u had me at kabob :D

[evoluzione]

eyelikeart....i'll see what i can do about 18th st lounge, my roomie is v.good friends with thievery corp :)

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by evoluzione
eyelikeart....i'll see what i can do about 18th st lounge, my roomie is v.good friends with thievery corp :)

wow...are u serious? :eek:

may I ask how? :D

[Mr. Anderson]

So I'm clueless but I checked online and put in www.18thstreetlounge.com and got redirected here:

http://www.eslmusic.com/

So what's the deal?

D

[evoluzione]

Originally posted by dukestreet
So I'm clueless but I checked online and put in www.18thstreetlounge.com and got redirected here:

http://www.eslmusic.com/

So what's the deal?

D


um, thievery corporation own the 18th st lounge :)


eyelikeart ... my room mate goes way back with eric, she's known him for years, she grew up in DC and partied all the time etc. she knows deep dish too and a ton of smaller breakthrough artists. i myself know jake (the herbaliser) and ben (dynamic syncopation) who are both on the ninjatune label, which is awesome, as vniow knows...

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
http://www.eslmusic.com/

So what's the deal?


Eighteenth Street Lounge is a club in DC, it's owned by one of the guys in a music group called Thievery Corporation. These are the guys I had the pleasure of seeing last Tuesday at the House of Blues (where we saw the 80's cover band during GeekFest last year).

Anyway, ESL is also a record label, it all ties in together.

Moxie turned me onto them, and we're both salivating at the prospect of hanging out there. :D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by evoluzione
eyelikeart ... my room mate goes way back with eric, she's known him for years, she grew up in DC and partied all the time etc.

woah..it sounds like u guys are nicely connected ;)

so why don't u come out to party with us in DC?

it would be great to meet more Macrumors members...:D

[Mr. Anderson]

I've been to the 18th St Lounge quite a few years ago, don't remember much of it though. It should be fun to go back....:D

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet
I've been to the 18th St Lounge quite a few years ago, don't remember much of it though. It should be fun to go back....:D

D

duke... i like your attitude!

[eyelikeart]

this is the right way of thinking... ;)

so I'm figuring...it's going to be mostly the 3 of us...

and whoever else we can coerce into coming along...evoluzione...b2tm...j-lo...tea... ;)

[evoluzione]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
woah..it sounds like u guys are nicely connected ;)

so why don't u come out to party with us in DC?

it would be great to meet more Macrumors members...:D


well i'm certainly hoping to mate, as i have said earlier in this thread ;)

i think moxie needs a ride anyways haha.

i'm working on it..... :)

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by evoluzione
i think moxie needs a ride anyways haha.


well I have a feeling he's gonna be in his new ride and more than willing to take on other drivers... ;)

where the hell is he anyway?

[teabgs]

Originally posted by eyelikeart


where the hell is he anyway?


yeah!?

He can't possibly have a life and things to do other than post on MR.....I mean what's this world coming to?

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by teabgs
yeah!?

He can't possibly have a life and things to do other than post on MR.....I mean what's this world coming to?

hello?

[teabgs]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
hello?

Oh thank god!!!!


We were so worried. you know how Eye gets if you don't every half hour on the hour...

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by teabgs
We were so worried. you know how Eye gets if you don't every half hour on the hour...

heh....hey...he was the only one who was truly worried when I was kidnapped on April 1st... ;)

[evoluzione]

new ride eh moxie?? sweet, i'll be more than happy to drive all the way!

and yeah, what's with this life outside of MR lark eh? haha

[Mr. Anderson]

One other issue is where you'll all stay - anyone have any prefs there?

There are tons of great places, it all depends on what you want.

D

[eyelikeart]

ah yes...moxie & I were discussing this the other day...

he'd found a hotel near Dupont Circle that seemed fairly reasonable...

I'm going to talk to him very soon about it and we'll make a decision in the next couple days...

any suggestions u could make? we'd like to keep the cost down without being in a matchbox... ;)


and yeah evo...he got a shiny, new Saab... :D

[evoluzione]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
and yeah evo...he got a shiny, new Saab... :D


nice, so that's my accommodation sorted then haha ;) :D

is it a turbo? me like turbos :D :D :D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
heh....hey...he was the only one who was truly worried when I was kidnapped on April 1st... ;)

eye loves me. :D

and i love eye. ahhhh

Yea. The Saab. Still trying to finalize the deal.. but man is it sweeeeet.

So nimble and quick. :D

no sunroof. ut then again... its a Saab...

[Mr. Anderson]

What's the name of the place in Dupont? Its right around from my work, I actually walk up there for lunch once in a while. It will be a good place to stay, though, Adams Morgan, Dupont, 19th/18th, good choice.

You'd probably do just as good as me online looking for something, but if you're not sure about a place, I can go take a cruise by it at lunch and get back to you.

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet
What's the name of the place in Dupont? Its right around from my work, I actually walk up there for lunch once in a while. It will be a good place to stay, though, Adams Morgan, Dupont, 19th/18th, good choice.

You'd probably do just as good as me online looking for something, but if you're not sure about a place, I can go take a cruise by it at lunch and get back to you.

D

I think adams morgan was like, 75 for fri and sat but 175 for thursday.... something weird. But the pic is nice-- historical building and such.

[Mr. Anderson]

Adams Morgan is a little run down. The last time I was there a couple months ago it wasn't quite what it used to be 10 years ago. Interesting things have moved out, but its still got some good stuff.

You got a link to the building/hotel?

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Adams Morgan is a little run down. The last time I was there a couple months ago it wasn't quite what it used to be 10 years ago. Interesting things have moved out, but its still got some good stuff.

You got a link to the building/hotel?

D

unfortunately i can't send a link-- expedia.om had the pic though.

everytime i try and send a link it fubars up.

:(

[Mr. Anderson]

ah, give me the name and address then and I'll find out today at lunch....

there is a great sushi resturant at the corner of Columbia and 18th or so. Its got roof top dining and if the weather is good it be a great place to all meet.

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet
ah, give me the name and address then and I'll find out today at lunch....

there is a great sushi resturant at the corner of Columbia and 18th or so. Its got roof top dining and if the weather is good it be a great place to all meet.

D

nice. I haven't has sushi forever (and haven't has solid food in over a week. yuck)

So yea.. you have me salviating. hehe

We had some decent food when we visited last time. Went for BBQ a couple of times, Vietnamese as well. Also ate at some roadhouse/club where we saw Fairport Convention. Was really good.

Man. This is gonna be a blast. :D

[Mr. Anderson]

The food is going to be fantastic. Do you remember where you got the Vietnamese? I know a couple good places, but there is one that is by far better than any I've had and they serve saki!

Yum......

Also when do you think you'll be getting there?

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet
The food is going to be fantastic. Do you remember where you got the Vietnamese? I know a couple good places, but there is one that is by far better than any I've had and they serve saki!

Yum......

Also when do you think you'll be getting there?

D

It was right by our doubletree, which was right south outside of town... in a small shoppping plaza thing.

it was nice and modern looking.

Man. Food is always a good "get to know the place you're visiting" thing.

We showed Eye some killer spots in Pgh. :D Including the 24 hour post-drunk diner, Eat 'N' Park and the Church. hehe

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
We showed Eye some killer spots in Pgh. :D Including the 24 hour post-drunk diner, Eat 'N' Park and the Church. hehe

oh man...how good & terrible it was!!! :eek:

but they did have deelish chocolate chip cookies :D

[Mr. Anderson]

Ah, I was confused, your comment about 'visiting last time' made me think you were talking about DC......

Anyway, depending on what you're up to, I'm thinking the weekends going to be busy and that sleep will be optional ;)

Especially if you want to get good pics which on an early Saturday or Sunday morning is a must for the good light.

One day for Arlington Cemetary and one for Great Falls. Dawn at the falls is fantastic.....

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Ah, I was confused, your comment about 'visiting last time' made me think you were talking about DC......

Anyway, depending on what you're up to, I'm thinking the weekends going to be busy and that sleep will be optional ;)

Especially if you want to get good pics which on an early Saturday or Sunday morning is a must for the good light.

One day for Arlington Cemetary and one for Great Falls. Dawn at the falls is fantastic.....

D

Sounds like a plan to me. :D I haven't slept for over a year, really.... i had that sleep disorder. So I know how to pace myself. Bring it on! :)

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
Sounds like a plan to me. :D I haven't slept for over a year, really.... i had that sleep disorder. So I know how to pace myself. Bring it on! :)

Haha, well lets just hope for good weather then. And even if it rains or is crappy, it won't matter much, there are tons of things to do.

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Anyway, depending on what you're up to, I'm thinking the weekends going to be busy and that sleep will be optional ;)


he he...of course...I'm living proof! :D

it's going to be a killer weekend...I cannot wait...

and it sucks that it's over a month away still...he he... ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Well, we might want to start making a list of the places we're going to want to go.

I'll be taking Friday off from work and pick eye up at the Airport (I actually might be at the Airport working in the morning).

What time are you leaving on Monday?

D

[jelloshotsrule]

i assume moxie and eye will be sharing a room/bed.... gotta have some good spooning to seal the deal eh?

[Mr. Anderson]

There are a couple places to look for things that might be happening in DC. Some of them we might have to wait until that week.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/style/weekend/

http://dcpages.ari.net/

D

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule
i assume moxie and eye will be sharing a room/bed.... gotta have some good spooning to seal the deal eh?

come on, you're just jealous - and I'd wager even if you did show up you'd just stalk the rest of us and not let us know you were there.....

D

[teabgs]

Originally posted by dukestreet
come on, you're just jealous - and I'd wager even if you did show up you'd just stalk the rest of us and not let us know you were there.....

D

are you REALLY bringing this up again...I thought you got over it....

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by dukestreet
come on, you're just jealous - and I'd wager even if you did show up you'd just stalk the rest of us and not let us know you were there.....


hahahahahahaha. nah.


what's funny is that teasac has said at least a few times why he and myself can't go (though i wouldn't go anyways), and yet our names keep coming up. freaks.

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by teabgs
are you REALLY bringing this up again...I thought you got over it....

oh snap!

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by teabgs
are you REALLY bringing this up again...I thought you got over it....

you're getting a little too sensitive about a wee bit of taunting...;)

I know you can't be there, that's too bad, but we'll only pause a moment, raise our beers for the members who can't be with us and continue on with the fun :D

D

[teabgs]

Originally posted by dukestreet
you're getting a little too sensitive about a wee bit of taunting...;)

I know you can't be there, that's too bad, but we'll only pause a moment, raise our beers for the members who can't be with us and continue on with the fun :D

D

Well, the taunting isnt even directed at me....it's at JLo....

and you have to drink a 40 for me :D

That's what summer's about... 40's, bitches, and sun! bling bling :cool: :cool:

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by teabgs
Well, the taunting isnt even directed at me....it's at JLo....

and you have to drink a 40 for me :D

That's what summer's about... 40's, bitches, and sun! bling bling :cool: :cool:

two words: mad dog

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
two words: mad dog

what about Old English?

[Mr. Anderson]

We could go to Old Europe in Georgetown and drink a few steins with our potato pancakes and schnitzel.....:D

Good stuff, actually, worth a trip if anyone's interested.

D

[eyelikeart]

ooooohhh...potato pancakes :D

I'm tellin' ya duke...it won't take much to coerce me...

there is this one place that has these desserts u roast on an open flame...Xando...can we go there?

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
there is this one place that has these desserts u roast on an open flame...Xando...can we go there?

xando? xando?? you sicken me! ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

There's one in Old Town and you're talking about the sterno....good stuff, make your own smores.

And its pronounced 'X' and 'O' not xando's....

Also for coffee lovers, we've got Misha's - best coffee in DC.

D

[eyelikeart]

ummm....coffee.... :D :D

and yes...I know it's "X and O"...but it's spelled XandO, or something like that, is it not? :confused:

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
ummm....coffee.... :D :D

and yes...I know it's "X and O"...but it's spelled XandO, or something like that, is it not? :confused:

here in new york it's called xando. like "zando".

[Moxiemike]

damn you people and your talk of food...all i want is a slice of pizza.... stupid liquid diet. :(

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule
here in new york it's called xando. like "zando".

yeah..some people call it that too...

whatever..it's good sh*t... ;)

[evoluzione]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
yeah..some people call it that too...

whatever..it's good sh*t... ;)

yeah, that's what i call it too, and they're usually next to a Cosi too, which i guess is pronounced coh-zee ?

haha "old english filled my mind, and i came up with a funky rhyme."

damn i better get me arse in gear if i'm gonna make it down there...i think i can get a bus from nyc for about $35 bucks, sweet. sleepingwise, any nice park benches around???? ;) no, seriously, i'm broke, sucks freelancing, all these unpaid invoices...i just hope i get paid in time....

[lmalave]

Originally posted by evoluzione
yeah, that's what i call it too, and they're usually next to a Cosi too, which i guess is pronounced coh-zee ?

haha "old english filled my mind, and i came up with a funky rhyme."

damn i better get me arse in gear if i'm gonna make it down there...i think i can get a bus from nyc for about $35 bucks, sweet. sleepingwise, any nice park benches around???? ;) no, seriously, i'm broke, sucks freelancing, all these unpaid invoices...i just hope i get paid in time....

Yeah, Xando and Cosi are the same company. My mom's boss' sons own them. Mmmm....love those S'Mores!

[eyelikeart]

uummm....smores... :D

but yeah evo...moxie's setting up the hotel situation...if u can swing it...let him know...maybe he can get something setup for u as well... ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
damn you people and your talk of food...all i want is a slice of pizza.... stupid liquid diet. :(

And the reason for the liquid diet is....?

Hope you're not on it when you get here next month. And when do you plan on arriving?

D

[eyelikeart]

mox had some surgery...and part of the healing process involves drinking a ton of beef broth & juice...

poor bastard...he's gonna likely eat himself to death once he's able! :eek:

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
mox had some surgery...and part of the healing process involves drinking a ton of beef broth & juice...

poor bastard...he's gonna likely eat himself to death once he's able! :eek:

but i can se ethe light at the end of the tunnel. done with my meds, pain killers aside, and i'm starting to feel less pain.

and today i got CRAZY and had tomato soup with garlic and herbs. CRAZY!

if evo wanted to stay with us, that'd be cool. I know if you do 3 peeps to a room, they just wheel an extra bed in and chage 50 bucks more a night-- might be more worthwhile to slum it and bring a sleeping bag.

[Mr. Anderson]

Just remember, at some time during this little gathering there will be some serious Fotohaus talk - Moxie, Eye, Duke and Dutchess - so lets also set aside one evening for a dinner at my house to get everything sorted out.

We won't all be in the same room anytime soon or there after I imagine, so we have to take advantage of this.

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Just remember, at some time during this little gathering there will be some serious Fotohaus talk - Moxie, Eye, Duke and Dutchess - so lets also set aside one evening for a dinner at my house to get everything sorted out.

Most definitely duke...I was planning on doing some serious discussion about it while up there with u guys...but u already knew that... ;)

it'll be good to actually be together discussing this thing! :D

[Mr. Anderson]

Figure we'll have a working dinner at my house. Good food - you know I'm always talking about what I cook and how good it is - now you'll get a chance to taste it - wine too ;)

Lets just pick a night - Sunday might be best.

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Figure we'll have a working dinner at my house. Good food - you know I'm always talking about what I cook and how good it is - now you'll get a chance to taste it - wine too ;)

Lets just pick a night - Sunday might be best.

D

sunday sounds good. just let me know. i'm pretty flexible. :D

[evoluzione]

blah, i wish i could commit already, i have a big meeting next week, which could be very fruitful. i know i can get a bus for about $70 round trip, although i may be able to borrow a friend's motor which would be nice, what's parking like in DC????


so who has committed already??? and is there anything anyone needs to know about who's coming and when? I mean, are there any tables being booked at restuarants or anything like that?

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by evoluzione
so who has committed already??? and is there anything anyone needs to know about who's coming and when? I mean, are there any tables being booked at restuarants or anything like that?

Well basically, me & duke met last summer here in New Orleans (B2TM was along as well, but I'm not so sure he's gonna be around this time). I can attest that duke is quite a good guy, as I'm sure he'd say the same about me.

I met moxie this past October in Pittsburgh. We're business partners, and moxie is quite the cool cat.

Me, duke & moxie are all in thefotohaus.com together, so that's the talk about our meeting for that Sunday.

There's no reservations anywhere, to my knowledge. We're just planning on hanging out & having some fun. :D

[Mr. Anderson]

Hey eye, thanks for the good word. The same goes for me, and my wife agrees you're alright too! :D

As for booking tables, there's more than enough to do that doesn't require a reservation that we really don't need to worry about it. One place I do want to take you is Kinkead's if we get a chance, and that's hard to get into for dinner, but if we hit the bar it won't be a problem.

And we'll also check and see what sort of events are going on the weekend, if tickets need to be purchased, I take care of that.

The Spy Museum is the current hot spot - I still haven't made it there. You have to pick up tickets in the morning for that days tour. Its supposed to be excellent and I'd love to go if you're all up for it.

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Hey eye, thanks for the good word. The same goes for me, and my wife agrees you're alright too! :D

As for booking tables, there's more than enough to do that doesn't require a reservation that we really don't need to worry about it. One place I do want to take you is Kinkead's if we get a chance, and that's hard to get into for dinner, but if we hit the bar it won't be a problem.

And we'll also check and see what sort of events are going on the weekend, if tickets need to be purchased, I take care of that.

The Spy Museum is the current hot spot - I still haven't made it there. You have to pick up tickets in the morning for that days tour. Its supposed to be excellent and I'd love to go if you're all up for it.

D

I'm down.... i'm only a designer 'cause i can't be a spy. :D

[eyelikeart]

I'm definitely down too...

duke...let's do that...I've got funds set aside for this... :D

I'm only a designer because some friend of mine once told me they made more money than illustrators...

bastard...

[whfsdude]

The National Arboretum might be good for pictures.

Also i'm on Capitol Hill so if you guys head down on the mall let me know. I would be glad to join in on the fun :)

[evoluzione]

ok cool, i just didn't want to commit then back out after arrangements have been made or anything ya know?

so can ya handle a brit tagging along? ;)

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by whfsdude
Also i'm on Capitol Hill so if you guys head down on the mall let me know. I would be glad to join in on the fun :)

most definitely! :D

we want more people to join in this time around...have u & the duke ever met up by chance?

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by evoluzione
so can ya handle a brit tagging along? ;)

hmm...hell yeah we can...he he ;)

somehow I feel u would fit in with everyone just fine...

[evoluzione]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
hmm...hell yeah we can...he he ;)

somehow I feel u would fit in with everyone just fine...

hah, cheers geezer (oh, english 101, geezer doesn't mean old dodgy guy or anything, more like, "mate" or "buddy" but cooler, i guess)


oh, just downloaded the free sample from thefotohaus.com, that image with the rev counter, if you want some fast drivers to get that needle bouncing off the rev limiter, or speeds in excess of something ridiculous, i'm yer boy :D

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
we want more people to join in this time around...have u & the duke ever met up by chance?

i remember seeing whfsdude at the jaggy thing at clarendon cause he described exactly what he'd be wearing the night before i think. ha! ;)

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by evoluzione
that image with the rev counter, if you want some fast drivers to get that needle bouncing off the rev limiter, or speeds in excess of something ridiculous, i'm yer boy :D

he he...it doesn't have a rev limiter...at least not up to 8200 rpm... :eek:

but cool man...it'll be great to add another to the mix... :D

[Mr. Anderson]

The National Arboretum is ok, nothing fancy. Went there this winter. But if people want to see it that's fine. The Mall is great for walking around - I used to rollerblade it regularly and I also play ultimate there on Saturdays.

D

[whfsdude]

heh. Duke I think we met. I was at clarendon for the jag this with Aaron. I just didn't know it was you :P

[eyelikeart]

We need to know all who want to meet up rather soon. There are some things we want to do that may pose a problem for anyone under 21, so we want to make sure to include something all can do at some point. This topic came up last time regarding drinking & such, and we don't want to leave anyone out who want to meet, but don't want to put off possible plans either.

So, we got me, duke, moxie, evo (are u in?)...

who else? arn? ;)

[evoluzione]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
We need to know all who want to meet up rather soon. There are some things we want to do that may pose a problem for anyone under 21, so we want to make sure to include something all can do at some point. This topic came up last time regarding drinking & such, and we don't want to leave anyone out who want to meet, but don't want to put off possible plans either.

So, we got me, duke, moxie, evo (are u in?)...

who else? arn? ;)


as of right now, yes, i am defo in mate, i'll know more this time next week mind. i'd love to go to that spy thing, and 18th st obviously. and yeah i'm over 21 if you didn't work that one out already ;)

i'm looking forward to it...

[whfsdude]

I'm in :D

[Mr. Anderson]

Good to see we might have more than 3 members this time (5 if you count wives ;) ). The Spy Museum should be pretty damn cool - and we'll have to coordinate that carefully since tickets are tough to come by. That will definitely have to happen Saturday, morning if possible. I'll check out the details and post something here.

Once June gets here, we can make a sticky and post the itinerary as it comes about.

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Good to see we might have more than 3 members this time (5 if you count wives ;) ). The Spy Museum should be pretty damn cool - and we'll have to coordinate that carefully since tickets are tough to come by. That will definitely have to happen Saturday, morning if possible. I'll check out the details and post something here.

Once June gets here, we can make a sticky and post the itinerary as it comes about.

D

good idea there with the sticky thread. I think once some people who are closer by see what we're planning they might hop on the bandwagon.

[eyelikeart]

actually...I'm thinking another thread...

Geekfest DC Itinerary

;)

[evoluzione]

can't wait for that itinerary let alone the trip haha

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
actually...I'm thinking another thread...

Geekfest DC Itinerary

;)

That was actually what I meant - having another thread to take over with the first post containing the 'plan'.

This thread will be used to figure out what we're going to do....so let's figure it out......:D

D

[eyelikeart]

so we have everything discussed here so far...

duke...I'll be there noon on June 12...it's a Thursday...

to my knowledge..moxie & I will be sharing whichever hotel he gets...hopefully it'll have a workout facility...

will u be working Thurs & Fri?

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
so we have everything discussed here so far...

duke...I'll be there noon on June 12...it's a Thursday...

to my knowledge..moxie & I will be sharing whichever hotel he gets...hopefully it'll have a workout facility...

will u be working Thurs & Fri?

oh damn, even better. I'll take Friday off and half of Thursday - that's going to be fantastic. If you need to crash at our house for a night, not a problem either.

Why did I think you were coming in on Friday?

D