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[NEU]

The first GTG in the DC area for 2012!

As mentioned in the in the brew thread several folks (John, Chris, Brian, AJ and myself) wanted to do a Brewery GTG and Mad Fox was one of the options thrown out that seems to have the biggest selection of beer and is a restaurant we can EAT- DRINK - AND TALK VOVLOS! Since Friday was the days that seemed to work for everyone we just have to figure out time.

So here is the website. If folks want to meet at my house and carpool in or just meet there.

So who's in!

[Black Betty]

no classes Friday.. hopefully some time in the late morning/ around noon so I can attempt to get the girl to come.... she is a beer lover so we'll see

[7 VII 7]

I am in!

We need to solidify this fast and set reservations, that place gets CRAZY busy

Edited by 7 VII 7, 14 January 2012 - 04:21 PM.

[NEU]

Well we could set the reservation for 6 or 7 and add or subtract from there.

[cheapwagon]

What time since it's a Friday and traffic is gonna suck for me coming from the west and driving through Tysons.

[Black Betty]

cheapwagon, on 14 January 2012 - 09:31 PM, said:

What time since it's a Friday and traffic is gonna suck for me coming from the west and driving through Tysons.

+1 it would be nice to avoid coming back with rush hour beltway traffic...

[bdimag]

I looked up the breweries btw... I couldn't tell if Mad Fox did tours -- is that a concern? The other 2 specifically said they did. of course I don't think any will do it late evening -- so may be a moot point.

tysons is not as bad by 7pm (except, i'm sure, near the entrances to 495).

Also OK with a mid-day thing.

[NEU]

Sorry guys I hope everyone did think I meant 6 or 7 PM. I meant for a table. But that being said I'm open all day too so any time works for me, lunch or dinner? Or late dinner?

[Tyler T5R]

Calendar marked. Let's gtg and talk about all the crap that's broken since our last gtg

[gdizzle]

No can do, that's way too far for me since I'd be coming from St. Inigoes, MD on a Friday.

[NEU]

So is that 7 of us. John +1, Dave, Chris, Brian, Tyler and myself... And what time guys? Afternoon or Evening (early or late for both)? And Brian I'm sure you can ask to take a tour of the place...

cheapwagon, on 14 January 2012 - 09:31 PM, said:

What time since it's a Friday and traffic is gonna suck for me coming from the west and driving through Tysons.

You'll be driving against traffic most of the time. And if you take the Toll road it's should be quick...

Tyler T5R, on 15 January 2012 - 07:23 PM, said:

Calendar marked. Let's gtg and talk about all the crap that's broken since our last gtg

Is it going to be you and the wife or just solo? BTW speaking of broken sh-it how's the VC? Get it fixed to run AWD? I'm driveshaft-less again, but I might have that solved today...

gdizzle, on 15 January 2012 - 09:47 PM, said:

No can do, that's way too far for me since I'd be coming from St. Inigoes, MD on a Friday.

It's only 2hrs drive. I've done it in under 1.5 in Friday rush hour AND a tropical storm! Or start working flex. Do they give you contractors flex?

[cheapwagon]

Lunch will be best for me trying to juggle work schedule and daycare.

[7 VII 7]

Any time after 5pm. We just need to make sure we have a reservation.

[Honeyman]

Might be present to win... save a spot for me.

[Black Betty]

7 VII 7, on 16 January 2012 - 03:56 PM, said:

Any time after 5pm. We just need to make sure we have a reservation.

I'd really prefer not to drive 1/2 way around the beltway in friday rush hour.

Unless anyone has any short cuts/tricks from College park.. beltway at least has decent roads. DC roads blow...not to mention the D2's and 205/40's

[Prezman26]

Depending on my work and school schedule I wouldn't mind coming down.

[7 VII 7]

Black Betty, on 16 January 2012 - 04:44 PM, said:

I'd really prefer not to drive 1/2 way around the beltway in friday rush hour.

Unless anyone has any short cuts/tricks from College park.. beltway at least has decent roads. DC roads blow...not to mention the D2's and 205/40's

so you want to do this at 8pm?

[gdizzle]

NEU, on 16 January 2012 - 03:33 PM, said:

It's only 2hrs drive. I've done it in under 1.5 in Friday rush hour AND a tropical storm! Or start working flex. Do they give you contractors flex?

Exactly, it's a 2 hour drive. If coming from La Plata, it's a 45min drive. And no, they don't. I guess I just don't see the point in doing this on Friday vs a Saturday?

[Black Betty]

7 VII 7, on 16 January 2012 - 07:15 PM, said:

so you want to do this at 8pm?

Me and Cheapwagon are free in the afternoon

its whatever the girl wants to come and love's beer so I'll be there...just how long will I spend in traffic

[NEU]

Honeyman, on 16 January 2012 - 04:25 PM, said:

Might be present to win... save a spot for me.

You got it AJ!

Black Betty, on 16 January 2012 - 04:44 PM, said:

I'd really prefer not to drive 1/2 way around the beltway in friday rush hour.

Unless anyone has any short cuts/tricks from College park.. beltway at least has decent roads. DC roads blow...not to mention the D2's and 205/40's

Unfortunately the best way is going around the beltway, you could go thru the city or take the metro, but I wouldn't... But you can come early and hang at my house (that goes for anyone) or at Tysons Corner Mall for a bit if that helps.

Prezman26, on 16 January 2012 - 04:49 PM, said:

Depending on my work and school schedule I wouldn't mind coming down.

Just give us plenty of head up so we can count you in if you come.

7 VII 7, on 16 January 2012 - 07:15 PM, said:

so you want to do this at 8pm?

That's a little late for dinner, it would work for folks and rush hour.

gdizzle, on 16 January 2012 - 07:51 PM, said:

Exactly, it's a 2 hour drive. If coming from La Plata, it's a 45min drive. And no, they don't. I guess I just don't see the point in doing this on Friday vs a Saturday?

Friday works best for several of us... Maybe next time you'll be able make it if you're not up for the drive.

Black Betty, on 16 January 2012 - 09:11 PM, said:

Me and Cheapwagon are free in the afternoon

its whatever the girl wants to come and love's beer so I'll be there...just how long will I spend in traffic

I'm free all day too, so it's what works best for everyone... But lets finger this out soon, so I can call and make a reservation for 8?