TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 22, 2014 Report Posted November 22, 2014 Thurs December 4th We'll meet at 6:30 unless there's someone that can be there earlier 4069 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 There's a lot of parking around the back we can start an early celebration of Alex's (MINI in Black) birthday and maybe do some last minute parade planning they have reserved the two long tables at the other end of the room opposite of the pool tables at 6 PM. Each table seats 8 so we have plenty of room. This is the same room as we have for the annual meeting, it's on the lower level Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 23, 2014 Author Report Posted November 23, 2014 They reserved the table for us at 6:00, I won't be there by 6:00 but if others make it early then there's a section for us Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted November 23, 2014 Report Posted November 23, 2014 I'm a maybe. They allow smoking inside of that Hard Times and I hate being around that in such high volume. Parking tends to actually be really challenging there too but there's side streets and an actual parking garage that always has ample spaces, just a block away.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 23, 2014 Author Report Posted November 23, 2014 I'm a maybe. They allow smoking inside of that Hard Times and I hate being around that in such high volume. Parking tends to actually be really challenging there too but there's side streets and an actual parking garage that always has ample spaces, just a block away. I confirmed we are in a fully non-smoking area, I'm allergic so made sure of that. Also parking is very easy in the evening, you go around the block and park behind them. It's perfectly legal and there's a lot of it. We have our annual meeting here so I know the room and the parking. While they are smoking in the other lounge I have never been bothered by the smoke in the room that we'll be in. Don't worry I covered both of these issues :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Goose Posted November 23, 2014 Report Posted November 23, 2014 So, in other words, Stephanie, you're coming Grey Goose: 2016 F56 Moonwalk Grey JCW - TTFS/GTPeace Custom Stage 1 (Present) Shadow: 2011 R56 HT MB/MB - MANIC Stage 1 (Past)
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Posted November 24, 2014 So, in other words, Stephanie, you're coming She has no excuse Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 So, in other words, Stephanie, you're coming She has no excuse Don't tell me what to do...
Poison Ivy Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 I can get there as early as 5:30, but I'd have to go by 6:45 to get to my class.
isherri Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Sad times, friends. I was a yes but now I'm a no. If you need me I'll be sitting in on a mind numbing education town hall because work ruins everything.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Posted November 25, 2014 Sad times, friends. I was a yes but now I'm a no. If you need me I'll be sitting in on a mind numbing education town hall because work ruins everything. :motz: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 28, 2014 Author Report Posted November 28, 2014 I had to move the event to Thurs!!! Please let me know if you can still make it. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Goose Posted December 4, 2014 Report Posted December 4, 2014 For those of you who weren't at the annual meeting but ARE coming tonight, see the linked thread below for parking. As Ali said, parking is plentiful...you just have to find it :top: There are two pictures on the first post that should help you out. http://dcmetrominis.org/forum/topic/3170-dcmm-annual-meeting/?do=findComment&comment=42768 See you all soon :motor: Grey Goose: 2016 F56 Moonwalk Grey JCW - TTFS/GTPeace Custom Stage 1 (Present) Shadow: 2011 R56 HT MB/MB - MANIC Stage 1 (Past)
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Posted December 4, 2014 I'll probably be there about 6:30, looking forward to seeing everyone. Hoping I can get Mark to come along Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Goose Posted December 4, 2014 Report Posted December 4, 2014 I'll probably be there about 6:30, looking forward to seeing everyone. Hoping I can get Mark to come along C'mon, Mark. You know you want to.... Grey Goose: 2016 F56 Moonwalk Grey JCW - TTFS/GTPeace Custom Stage 1 (Present) Shadow: 2011 R56 HT MB/MB - MANIC Stage 1 (Past)
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Posted December 4, 2014 C'mon, Mark. You know you want to.... I'll text him that you're looking for him. He rarely comes out to the board Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Posted December 4, 2014 Protesters in DC near my office and the Christmas tree lighting is tonight at 5:00 I am sure I'll be late, but I'll be there Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Goose Posted December 5, 2014 Report Posted December 5, 2014 Great time tonight! Yes, agreed. Thanks to everyone for coming out. Awesome turnout, lots of laughs, good times Grey Goose: 2016 F56 Moonwalk Grey JCW - TTFS/GTPeace Custom Stage 1 (Present) Shadow: 2011 R56 HT MB/MB - MANIC Stage 1 (Past)
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Posted December 5, 2014 Yes, agreed. Thanks to everyone for coming out. Awesome turnout, lots of laughs, good times Biggest turnout yet, I think it was because everyone wanted to wish you Happy Birthday Alex. I had a great time but the smoke was bad, even though our room was non-smoking. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Edge Posted December 5, 2014 Report Posted December 5, 2014 I had a great time too, with one glaring exception... My clothes reek, my hair stinks, my eyes are still watering and my lungs are reacting, causing some coughing this evening. Suggestion: no more happy hours at places that allow smoking indoors (*anywhere* indoors), or at least make it clear in the invite ahead of time if we know about it. I like Hard Times Cafe - their chili is awesome! I think that the annual meetings there worked because they were earlier in the day before the smoking crowd built up. Tonight was a totally different experience in that regard - I was surprised how bad it was... and a little shocked that they can skirt the law somehow. Again - great company, great food and good beer... but the disgusting air put a little bit of a damper on it for me. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
Goose Posted December 5, 2014 Report Posted December 5, 2014 I was concerned about the smoke...my clothes smell of it too Grey Goose: 2016 F56 Moonwalk Grey JCW - TTFS/GTPeace Custom Stage 1 (Present) Shadow: 2011 R56 HT MB/MB - MANIC Stage 1 (Past)
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Posted December 5, 2014 Agreed on the smoking. How do they allow it there? Who wants to host next? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Edge Posted December 5, 2014 Report Posted December 5, 2014 I just found this old article... but I don't think they do a good job of "walling off"... I bet it's not a separate ventilation system either: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/24/AR2009122401213.html "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
unstable Posted December 5, 2014 Report Posted December 5, 2014 We had a great time and it was great meeting more folks! Yeah the smoke wasn't great. Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
