Comments on: ThePinkSuperhero saves DC from boredom.

ThePinkSuperhero saves DC from boredom.

mullacc — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:27:28 -0800

DC Meetup! ThePinkSuperhero is finally coming to visit the nation's capital and we are obliged to celebrate her arrival. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th.

When: Saturday, April 25th, 7pm Where: Thinking Nanny O'Brien's again, but I'm open for suggestions convenient to the Metro. Why: You all love ThePinkSuperhero

By: parmanparman

parmanparman — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:30:13 -0800

I'm there! If you are in town April 10, come to Domku for the DC meet-up.

By: MrMoonPie

MrMoonPie — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:43:46 -0800

Nanny O'Brien's is great an all, but it should be noted that our host who did so much to make that meetup fabulous no longer works there.

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:49:14 -0800

Who's going to break the news to her that you can't go shopping at the National Mall?

By: peeedro

peeedro — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:54:01 -0800

Nanny O'Brien's is great an all, but it should be noted that our host who did so much to make that meetup fabulous no longer works there.

Yeah, I'm there no longer, but I still am pretty tight with most the staff. I'd be glad to get the back room reserved if desired.

By: zennie

zennie — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:01:38 -0800

Any other locale options?

By: mullacc

mullacc — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:11:29 -0800

peeedro: That sounds good to me. Apologies for not coordinating with you before posting.

But, like I said, we're open to suggestions on location. This is not my area of expertise, so I just went with the location I remembered being easy. Metro-convenient is all I ask.

By: peeedro

peeedro — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:14:59 -0800

Apologies aren't needed. I browse metatalk and read my mefimail on a pretty sporadic basis, so it's dumb chance that I saw this post.

Nanny's does have the advantage of being a block from the Red Line and a mostly unused back room with a big table that can be reserved; but before developing a consensus I'd wait for other people, especially Potomac Avenue to weigh in. He seems to have his fingers closer to the pulse of the DC nightlife scene than most and will probably have some good suggestions, especially the Blue/Orange Line places that will appeal to the NoVa mefites.

Off the top of my head, if pool/shuffleboard sounds like fun I've worked with the managers (thus have an inside track to reserving a space and securing specials) of three places: Continental (Rosslyn, Orange/Blue Line), Atomic Billiards (Cleveland Park, Red Line), and Bedrock Billiards (Adams Morgan, not so Metro friendly unless you are friends with a bicycle, the bus, valet parking, or are comfortable with a 15 minute walk from the train).

That said, I won't be able to attend. Unfortunately, I take my turn pushing The Wheel of Pain on Saturdays. But I'd still be happy to do what I can with my connections in the ~~bar scene~~ hospitality industry to make a great meet-up.

By: inigo2

inigo2 — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:32:22 -0800

Don't think I can help set up specials, but the upstairs at Stetsons (~16th and U) at 7 on a Saturday could be pretty good. Shouldn't be crowded at all, so I don't imagine it would be necessary to pay to officially rent it out (though, I guess you'd have to be careful nobody else did). They've got a pool table, foosball table, and darts up there, plus a bunch of board games that you can borrow.

Location-wise, it's about half a mile from Dupont metro (red line), and the U St metro (green and yellow lines). (Not close, but not SUPER far from the blue or orange lines -- a bit over a mile walk from Farragut West).

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:35:45 -0800

You smell, ColdChef.

In other news, it looks like stynxno will be attending as well! Stay tuned.

By: Stynxno

Stynxno — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:58:33 -0800

It's true! I will be there as well.

By: CunningLinguist

CunningLinguist — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:28:14 -0800

Who's going to break the news to her that you can't go shopping at the National Mall?

How could I have lived in that benighted town for four years and never heard that joke? Excellent.

By: mullacc

mullacc — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:50:40 -0800

Nanny O'Brien's stills sounds like the best location to me. But we're in no rush, so let's see if Potomac Avenue comes along with a good idea.

By: sperose

sperose — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:36:47 -0800

I will hopefully be in my new place by then so I should be able to make it out of the house.

By: gsteff

gsteff — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:53:29 -0800

Awesome! I got left with a distinctly positive impression of Nanny's the last time I attended a meetup there, but that's probably because Peedro snagged us free food, and we were waited on by a pirate.

Whereever we meet, I'm confident that ThePinkSuperHero's attendance will cause it to be covered by The New York Times again.

By: empath

empath — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:11:37 -0800

that nyt article is pretty amazing. They make it sound like 13,000 is a monumental number of posts, but its not really for a message boardy place like mefi. I have 50,000 on a vbulletin board I've been on for a few years.

By: little e

little e — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:11:52 -0800

I'll be there! Wherever it is.

By: misskaz

misskaz — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:43:40 -0800

Aw man, I'm gonna be in DC April 16-21. Missed both meetups by a hair.

By: yeti

yeti — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:48:18 -0800

I'm making my first visit to D.C. on May 1st. Yay Democracy!

By: inigo2

inigo2 — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:02:08 -0800

I'm making my first visit to D.C. on May 1st. Yay Democracy!

Only for visitors! grumble grumble no vote...

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:14:02 -0800

I can get us into the white house for dinner with Barry, stay tuned for more details.

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:25:44 -0800

Well that fell through but I do know of a good basement crustpunk show in Tacoma Park that day, so if you're looking for B.O....

Jokes. Anyway, I've never been to Nanny O'B's but it sounds fine to me...I know plenty of cool places but crowds of pretentious people probably aren't conducive to uncomplicated Meeting Up. Unless you guys want to come experience the best dive bar in the world, The Tune Inn, in which there is nothing to do but stare into the eyes of the animals and wonder how you got so lucky to be living in capital hill...

By: Pollomacho

Pollomacho — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:29:44 -0800

I can get us into the white house for dinner with Barry, stay tuned for more details.

You're talking about Barry Jones that lives in the white house at 14th and Harvard NW, right?

By: Navelgazer

Navelgazer — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:34:39 -0800

NoVa Mefite here, and I cast my vote for Nanny's. One of my favorite places in the district and haven't been there in forever. Tune Inn is cool, but only if we could commandeer, like, the whole sidewalk seating area. And Bedrock Billiards is fun for a trivia night, but can be just sort of dank and depressing otherwise.

By: mullacc

mullacc — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:54:29 -0800

Nanny O'Brien's it is. Saturday, April 25 at 7pm-ish.

By: peeedro

peeedro — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:57:43 -0800

I'll take care of getting the back table set aside.

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:29:04 -0800

Yay, I'm excited!

By: Loto

Loto — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:19:00 -0800

Hm, I'll see if I can make this.

Warning: I'm more of an asshole in person than on the internet.

By: Loto

Loto — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:22:20 -0800

Oh sweet, the place is on the red line. I'll definitely be there.

By: terrapin

terrapin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:26:17 -0800

Thinking Nanny O'Brien's again

Just down the street is the pool hall (Atomic Billiards) where my wife and I met 7 years ago yesterday.

By: terrapin

terrapin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:32:01 -0800

Nevermind, it was decided. I was going to suggest you use my lifetime membership at Atomic to get 20% off :)

By: juliplease

juliplease — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:50:17 -0800

Count me in.

By: kaybdc

kaybdc — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:55:59 -0800

I think that I'm ready to finally dip my toe in. I'm newish, be kind.

By: indiebass

indiebass — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:54:16 -0800

Just discovered the post. I'll make the effort, but can make no guarantees, alas.

I will vouch for Peeedro being a rock star, however.

By: zennie

zennie — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:35:10 -0800

I'll take care of getting the back table set aside.

Uh, not to be dense, but is that like 'back room table' or just 'table at the back'?

By: mullacc

mullacc — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:37:36 -0800

zennie: if I remember correctly, it was a little of both. There is a table past the bar that's somewhat separated from the main bar area, but it's not behind a door or anything.

By: zennie

zennie — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:47:04 -0800

OK. Thanks, mullacc!

By: peeedro

peeedro — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:42:27 -0800

I'm no rock star, but I am sometimes in touch with my inner pirate.

The back table at Nanny's is locked in for the meet-up. Like what mullacc said, the table is past the main bar area, through a brief narrow hallway where the bathrooms are located. I've reserved the long table on the left (there are also two booths on the right that are first come first serve). There are also two dart boards in the back room, so if anyone has a set of darts, bring 'em.

Be careful, Nanny's poses a serious threat to your sobriety. Have fun, sorry I can't join you.

By: sperose

sperose — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:10:53 -0800

my homie from ny and i are going to be there. Shell probably be faking an irish accent.

By: peeedro

peeedro — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:08:10 -0800

Shell probably be faking an irish accent.

Shell probably be very popular because that's SO FUNNY!

By: Stynxno

Stynxno — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:30:13 -0800

hopefully we'll get there around 7:30, just depends on how long dinner takes.

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:21 -0800

i'm likely to be there covered in barbeque sauce.

By: Mrs. Pterodactyl

Mrs. Pterodactyl — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:25:48 -0800

Mr. Pterodactyl and I are hoping to come, so maybe we'll see you tonight!

By: little e

little e — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:15:12 -0800

I WILL BE THERE. Most of the time I don't care that I don't know many people here yet and I am totally cool hanging out alone, but MY GOD I AM IN THE MOOD TO TALK TO ACTUAL PEOPLE OTHER THAN MYSELF TODAY.

By: little e

little e — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:18:48 -0800

Alright, where are you guys? Clearly I should have been less punctual.

By: little e

little e — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:27:19 -0800

Everyone needs a hug.

By: sperose

sperose — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:33:32 -0800

we are currently stuck on a metro train. Red line is single tracking between fort totten and takoma, btw. Its going to be a while. Not sure if its going to work for us tonight. :(

By: mullacc

mullacc — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:46:59 -0800

We'll be there soon. Dinner is running longer than expected.

By: brownpau

brownpau — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:13:17 -0800

That was fun. Pics.

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:58:23 -0800

Thanks for meeting up, gang! Good to meet the folks I hadn't met before. A lovely bunch.

By: Loto

Loto — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:12:34 -0800

Great meeting you all. For all the DC natives feel free to mefi mail for my number so I can get you truly drunk!
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By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:04:13 -0800

I keep looking at the pictures, but I can't seem to find the shoutout I was promised.

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:01:51 -0800

IT'S COMING, you mean thing.

By: onlyconnect

onlyconnect — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:30:55 -0800

Wish we could have made it out to this one, but the wee one (7 weeks old now) really felt we should stay home and admire a new poop color -- green!!! Sad to have missed this, but it looks like folks had fun!

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:28:17 -0800

Green poop!! I'm sad to have missed that.

By: little e

little e — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:22:10 -0800

Nice to meet everyone! After the meetup I crashed another mefite's birthday party. Someone has just shot your horse! and I kicked ass at beer pong.

By: Loto

Loto — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:51:40 -0800

If you wanted to see green poop, you should have drank the unfinished car bombs!

Also, beer pong? I am most jealous.