Comments on: No Furloughs in the DMV

No Furloughs in the DMV

parmanparman — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:53:43 -0800

DMV let me here you holler! Washington, DC meet-up!!

I have found this great Polish restaurant on Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street NW called Domku that is really good and has a great selection of beers and food. Plus, there's permit-free parking and good metro connections. Thoughts?

By: empath

empath — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:04:04 -0800

I kinda want to do a Rock Band meetup. There's a bar in arlington that does it once a week, I think.

By: kldickson

kldickson — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:11:29 -0800

DMV? Those are some long lines, buddy.

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:22:06 -0800

Hmm. I am terrible at Rock Band, but I would entertain an Arlington meet-up. Info, Empath?

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:57:04 -0800

I call drums

By: empath

empath — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:21:41 -0800

Actually, looks like a new place in DC is dong it:

Lotus Lounge in DC, every wednesday night starting at 8. Apparently, they have a booming sound system.

The other place is Whitlow's in Arlington on tuesday nights. I've been to that one, but the place is kind of a dive.

Lotus Lounge is nice.

Also, I wanted drums :( If we get 8, we can have two bands, though!

By: anotherpanacea

anotherpanacea — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:25:56 -0800

Guitar please.

By: and hosted from Uranus

and hosted from Uranus — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:32:12 -0800

Can I play groupie?

By: empath

empath — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:36:14 -0800

I emailed the organizer at lotus lounge to verify that it's still on-going. It's actually the head chef that put it together and he plays, too, so I'm betting it's probably still going on, but I wanted to be sure.

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:02:11 -0800

Domku's groovy. I mean, look at their selection of aquavits.

By: Navelgazer

Navelgazer — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:02:38 -0800

I'm also all about the Rock Band, provided I also get a shot at the drums.

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:04:23 -0800

Someone should tell tittergrrl.

By: ShawnString

ShawnString — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:08:31 -0800

I would love to....well maybe not the rockband part.

I will call the CSI guy and Magneto and see what they are up to

By: Ironmouth

Ironmouth — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:00:25 -0800

You need me on them drums. Seriously. I can play.

By: anotherpanacea

anotherpanacea — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:34:59 -0800

Next week?

By: empath

empath — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:41:54 -0800

Apparently it's not weekly. I asked for a schedule, he should get back to me shortly.

By: empath

empath — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:11:19 -0800

Okay, looks like next rock band night for Lotus Lounge is in April. Whitlow's does it every tuesday. I don't have a strong opinion on whether to wait :)

By: tittergrrl

tittergrrl — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:25:10 -0800

I gots me rock band 2 for the 360 with a full set up and like 200 somethin songs if people wanna rent a place out. I even have a (current broken but gonna fix it) mic stand!

By: empath

empath — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:45:49 -0800

I'm not wed to any particular location. We can ahve it at someone's house if you want (not mine).

I have the ion drum rocker kit with cymbals, too...

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:03:31 -0800

I'd much rather hit Whitlow's than Lotus, even though Lotus is closer to me. I mean, the beers start at $8?! Whitlow's is rather more down to earth. On the other hand, I'll not be participating in the Rock Band thing, so I'm not really voting.

By: empath

empath — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:07:40 -0800

Boo... you can sing!

By: empath

empath — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:10:09 -0800

For anyone who wasn't at Whitlow's last night, our next night will be Tuesday March 24th. It'll also be my last as my co-op will be over that week and I'll be moving back up to Philly to continue school.

So-- next tuesday then?

By: inigo2

inigo2 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:10:59 -0800

Whitlow's is rather more down to earth.

And for what it's worth, I wouldn't classify it as a dive bar.

By: orrnyereg

orrnyereg — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:52:26 -0800

I've wanted to go to Domku for a while--pierogis sound really good right now!

By: tittergrrl

tittergrrl — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:23:51 -0800

I'll totally sing ! At least once ;)

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:55:26 -0800

Looks like it's between Domku and Whitlow's. Neither are dives.

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:55:51 -0800

But, Domku doesn't have waitresses who will royally fuck up your final check.

By: Ironmouth

Ironmouth — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:06:54 -0800

I have 4 mic stands, none broken.

By: zennie

zennie — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:32:15 -0800

I am too uncool to like Rock Band.

I want some onion pie.

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:59:12 -0800

I vote for whitlows because I work like 4 blocks away. And because I still have dibs on drums.

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:21:53 -0800

OK, Domku it is! I also suck at Rock Band and I want some herring. First weekend in April?

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:32:23 -0800

Can't do it first weekend in April. Could do it second weekend. Or next weekend.

By: juliplease

juliplease — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:29:38 -0800

I can do tues at whitlows but am out for much of april. Any chance we can get two meetups out of this single solitary thread? Let me hear you holler, rock banditos?

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:39:46 -0800

Two meet-ups! Great Idea. How about next Tuesday at Whitlows and second weekend in April at Domku? Times?

By: juliplease

juliplease — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:46:06 -0800

I called Whitlow's - Rock Band starts at 9pm. So maybe 7:30 or 8?

By: juliplease

juliplease — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:49:31 -0800

Or is that too late for weeknight play for everyone?

By: empath

empath — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:18:38 -0800

That works for me. I'm actually off work at 8, so i'd be there around 8:30ish or so.

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:11:55 -0800

OK! Whitlows: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday! See you there. Who will bring the shout papers?

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:21:42 -0800

Not it!

By: juliplease

juliplease — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:02:51 -0800

Neat, see y'all there. I posted the Meetup thread... which I now see means means it's duplicated. Oops.

By: Kadin2048

Kadin2048 — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:42:13 -0800

Oh, man ... I have to be in NC this week. I was really hoping to make it to the next VA-side meetup, too. The last one I went to was at Dremos and it was a blast.

Have fun; hopefully I'll make it to the next one.

By: tittergrrl

tittergrrl — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:59:55 -0800

So do I need to bring Rock Band stuff or do they have everything at this place?

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:17:53 -0800

I'll be hangin' with doctorschlock at the Washington Psychotronic Film Society Tuesday. Is there a Domku plan?

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:32:57 -0800

We need a Domku plan. MrMoonPie, want to name a date?

By: peeedro

peeedro — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:44:30 -0800

I can't make it to Whitlows, but fwiw the place I work currently does Rock Band every other Tuesday (Mar 31 is the next night). I'm there every Tuesday so if anyone wants to stop by to say hi and play drums I'll totally lie to the bartender and tell them you're my out-of-town cousin to get you some special treatment. Just ask for Peter.

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:58:27 -0800

How about any Friday in April except the 3rd? 6:30 or 7:00, to beat the weekend dinner rush?

By: little e

little e — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:05:43 -0800

Cool, Whitlow's is pretty much in my neighborhood. I'll be there.

By: Ironmouth

Ironmouth — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:53:43 -0800

Ok, now I can't make it as a good friend needs some post-breakup help. Sorry.

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:24:03 -0800

I am 50-50 tonight. I may have to stay at work and stuff envelopes! argh!

By: juliplease

juliplease — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:27:06 -0800

I'll still be there, but I am not much of a one-man band.

I'm about 5'5", brown hair, checker-y black and white top, blue jeans, red shoes, flying solo. I have no plans to carry the MeFi sign.

Hope to see some of you there! I suppose being a solid friend and a hard worker are okay excuses, though... but just okay.

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:36:50 -0800

For what it's worth, doctorschlock's Washington Psychotronic Film Society offering was a doozie. Every Tuesday at the Warehouse, folks. That's some fine, fine entertainment.

By: juliplease

juliplease — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:06:30 -0800

Whitlow's lied; there was no Rock Band. However, because MetaFilter showed up, there was much fun to be had.

It was awesome meeting you guys, Potomac Avenue, anotherpanacea, and little e. Thanks!

By: little e

little e — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:16:32 -0800

Yup, my first meetup was a good time, nice to meet you guys!

By: anotherpanacea

anotherpanacea — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:26:21 -0800

Definitely a nice night. Glad you all came out.

Photographs of the participants.

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:31:35 -0800

Sorry about the geography lecture everyone, I get a little didactic when intoxicated.

By: tittergrrl

tittergrrl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:08:14 -0800

Argh, so sorry I missed it. I had to stay late at work and take care of some things. More likely to go to the next one at Domku.

By: orrnyereg

orrnyereg — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:00:33 -0800

Yes, have we fixed a Domku date/time? I'll bring wowbobwow with me, whether she likes it or not.

By: little e

little e — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:40:39 -0800

As I'm new in town, I spend several hours a week trying to find my way home, so I welcome all geography lessons.

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:46:04 -0800

Sorry! SO! MUCH! It was a painful evening in the dark office. How about the friday on the second week in April for Domku. I will not miss it.

By: little e

little e — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:13:54 -0800

That Friday works for me.

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:26:28 -0800

Yup, I can do Domku on the 10th. 7?

By: little e

little e — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:59:42 -0800

Nobody's chiming in with anything else, so I'm going to go ahead and sidebar it. (Since I'm currently spending this Friday night at work. And would really enjoy getting to interact with human beings other than my co-workers and the checkout lady at Safeway.)

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:07:45 -0800

see you on the tenth!

By: anotherpanacea

anotherpanacea — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:55:53 -0800

Also, we should set aside some meetup time to make plans for the 10th Anniversary. There's got to be somebody in this group of DC professionals that knows the ropes in procurement and grant writing and can get us a big fat piece of the Metafilter Coolness Stipend.

By: mathlete

mathlete — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:12:05 -0800

I would like to partake in the festivities. It would be my first meetup.

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:58:15 -0800

The MrsMoonPie and I will be there.

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:29:01 -0800

Wish I could make it, but I'm going to a korean poker game with my brother. Also I'm allergic to NW. Enjoy the suppositorial dissertations!

By: anotherpanacea

anotherpanacea — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:59:22 -0800

Ack! My wife double-booked us. Ah, well: have fun, all!

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:18:24 -0800

Just re-confirming my confirmation. Who else?

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:19:19 -0800

We're pretty easy to pick out in a crowd--I'm 6'5" and ponytailed; even if I'm sitting down, you should be able to find me.

By: little e

little e — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:54:10 -0800

I'll be there.

By: Someone has just shot your horse!

Someone has just shot your horse! — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:59:26 -0800

I will be there, provided nothing explodes at work today.

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:34:37 -0800

Actually I will probably be there now, the Koreans found out that I am part ceiling-fan.

By: zennie

zennie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:42:15 -0800

Me. If I can find it this time.

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:10:13 -0800

PArty! Much fun, all. little e, Someone has just shot your horse!, Potomac Avenue, that was me yelling from the car as you walked down Georgia. As if you didn't know. Good times.

By: zennie

zennie — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:18:10 -0800

Do you think parmanparman was too drunk to remember the pictures?

By: little e

little e — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:11:14 -0800

Okay, I give up. I figured out the DMV part pretty quickly, but what does "no furloughs" mean?

PS Meetups are fun