I need a yes if you want in on the lunch reservation. Keep in mind, this is probably the biggest tourist weekend in DC during the year. I need to call Cap City no later than Wednesday to confirm the table.
If anyone is planning on coming and is not on the confirmed list, I will assume that you do not want to do lunch. Please, please do not assume that I'll be able to wiggle you in at the last minute.
just in case anyone is not sure and can't let clara know, cap city is right across the street from union station, which has a ton of places to eat. so, if you can or want to make the g2g, but can't make cap city, you don't have to go hungry...
The local news reported that the Cherry Blossom parade starts at 10AM. I'm hoping to show up early and take some of that in.
(Clara is wise, Clara is good...)
Anyone else showing up early drop me a PM if you like, maybe we can meet a bit early....
(Clara is wise, Clara is good...)
Coolhar, are you going to join us? Last I looked you weren't on the list at top. (Can't conveniently check now being in "REPLY" mode). Hope you'll make it.
(Clara is wise, Clara is good...)
Sorry Clara, I'm the brown-ribbon king of Trivial Pursuits, movie edition. No googling allowed to find the movie, right? Then I'm clueless.
Looking forward to Saturday, it won't be long now!
Not ignoring your question, JPR, but I don't know where to suggest that you park; hope you can make it. As for the weather, the early forcast is for a 30% chance of showers, high temp near 60. Should be nice.
I'm suggesting that people driving in meet up at Glenmont Metro. It's right by my house, has ample parking, and isn't too far off 495/95. It's also the end of the Red Line which is the line to Union Station. Plus parking is free on weekends. (at all metro lots) From past experience, it makes sense to try and round everyone up if possible *before* going into town. :)
This is going to be a very, very busy weekend. Pick a primary parking site, and a backup. I'll PM the people coming with my phone number later this week. Actually- I'll PM nova with my number and get him to do it. Delegating is my friend.
Coolhar, are you going to join us? Last I looked you weren't on the list at top. (Can't conveniently check now being in "REPLY" mode). Hope you'll make it.
I'm going to try to make it but it looks sort of unlikely. I have an obligation in Balto that day with some people I've never dealt with before, I don't know what time it will be or how long it will take. So if I show up it will be a last minute thing, so therefore no meal reservation for me. You'll be in good hands with Clara as your guide.
But I'll make it down to the mall some time this week, or next weekend. Cherry blossoms are too cool to miss.
Originally posted by JPR:
If I do drive down, where do you suggest I park for the day?
There's a big parking garage attached to the back side of Union Station, on weekdays you'll have to drive to the upper levels but I have never found it full.
Originally posted by psychephylax:
Just checked the weather on Weather.com and it's supposed to thunderstorm on Fri & Sat
I've been using wunderground.com lately for weather. I especially like a feature that breaks the day down into about 5 parts and gives chance of rain and cloud cover percentages for each. Here's next Sat: DC forecast for 4/9
Weather has been dismal here the last two days, very cloudy and raining on & off.
There's a big parking garage attached to the back side of Union Station, on weekdays you'll have to drive to the upper levels but I have never found it full.
Only bad thing about that garage is that you have to pay for it. :P Makes more sense to park in a commuter lot and metro in. Lot less hassle. So to speak. ;)
There's a big parking garage attached to the back side of Union Station, on weekdays you'll have to drive to the upper levels but I have never found it full.
Only bad thing about that garage is that you have to pay for it. :P Makes more sense to park in a commuter lot and metro in. Lot less hassle. So to speak. ;)
Clara
Right you are. I was confused about weekday or weekend.
