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by **NathanielK** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:13 pm UTC

I'm interested. I'll be volunteering at Sakura Matsuri again this year on the 10th, teaching go - I'm not sure if that makes it a good day or a bad day.

by **Vaniver** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:07 am UTC

April works.

by **Silas** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:38 am UTC

I can work with April.

Website · by **mutestorm** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:30 am UTC

Always April.

by **Briareos** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:06 pm UTC

NathanielK wrote:I'm interested. I'll be volunteering at Sakura Matsuri again this year on the 10th, teaching go - I'm not sure if that makes it a good day or a bad day.

Good day. I haven't played go since undergrad and I've been missing it.

by **Kizyr** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:40 am UTC

All right, so let's do April 10th (Saturday). The Sakura Matsuri is that weekend, correct?

Does that work out for people? If so, we can shoot for a particular time. Or time(s), if different people want to join up at different times/places of the day. KF

by **Silas** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:54 am UTC

The 10th sounds good. Let's take a headcount, and contemplate time/place details.

I'll say that I will come, provided the number of confirmed attendees is three or more. And- mostly for want of any great ideas- I'll propose Teaism at noon. (I've only actually been into the District twice in the last two years, so I'll take anyone's suggestion who live there.)

by **Kizyr** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:53 am UTC

Just updated the first post.

So anyone else? KF

by **Briareos** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:04 am UTC

I'm in, unless something comes up at the last minute again. That would be sad.

by **Kizyr** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 6:43 pm UTC

Great! Let's stick to noon-time, by the way. I'm sort of planning something else later that afternoon that I don't want to ditch you guys for...

My only concern is that it's gonna be rather crowded. I might try to get there like at 11am or something. KF

by **michaelyw** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:55 am UTC

April 10th @ noon conflicts with the Sakura Matsuri Street Festival.

As much as I'd love to meet some people, I'm going to the festival.

by **NathanielK** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:55 pm UTC

It should be pointed out that our usual meetup point at Teaism is only a couple blocks away from the street festival. There's no reason not to do both—I plan to.

by **Kizyr** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:44 pm UTC

Indeed! One of the reasons I thought we'd stick with Teaism was precisely because it was right next to the Sakura Matsuri. If you're going to be there, why not stop by, have a drink, just say hi or something?

Anyway! I'll see you guys tomorrow then?

If anyone needs to recognize me, I'll be the South Asian guy in probably a brown Blue Sun t-shirt. If you'd like to know my cell, drop me a PM. KF

by **Briareos** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 3:02 am UTC

"Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus" is on SciFi (er, SyFy) right now!

Website · by **mutestorm** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:33 am UTC

I got there at 4:30. Must have missed the boat.

by **michaelyw** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 2:24 pm UTC

The wife and I didn't get downtown until almost 1pm. We stopped for yogurt @ Fro-Zen-Yo, wandered the festival, enjoyed the J-Pop stage, and never made it over there to see if anyone was about.

by **lewikee** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:55 pm UTC

Alright, I have been directed to this thread from a new DC thread.

I'm in for a meet up in the future. Anyone else?

by **Kizyr** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:51 pm UTC

I don't know if I'll be able to make it, but I've updated the first post.

This thread isn't specifically for a past meetup; I've been changing the first post and title each time a new one is scheduled. I just... neglected to change it last time. My bad. KF

by **brp4h** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:07 pm UTC

I'm in.

by **michaelyw** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:49 pm UTC

I should be able to make it.

by **Ivor Zozz** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:32 am UTC

Depends on when it is.

And on whether I am feeling social, I suppose.

by **lewikee** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:28 pm UTC

Alright - so before this thread dies, let me suggest a time and place. I live relatively close to downtown DC, so I'm completely flexible and am open to a totally different date, time and place.

How about Saturday Jan. 29th, afternoon, at the Teaism on 400 8th St. NW.?

by **michaelyw** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:45 pm UTC

lewikee wrote:How about Saturday Jan. 29th, afternoon, at the Teaism on 400 8th St. NW.?

I think that works for me - and it might be my last time out of the house for a while.

Our daughter will be born in February.

by **Kizyr** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:22 pm UTC

Just updated the first post accordingly.

I'm afraid I'll have to go down as a tentative. I don't know what my work/school schedule will be like then. KF

Website · by **mutestorm** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 5:49 am UTC

Why is it always teaism? That place is so busy.

by **Kizyr** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:19 am UTC

mutestorm wrote:Why is it always teaism? That place is so busy.

I'm always fine with elsewhere, but it's really because no one has come up with a good alternative that's also mutually-accessible by enough people in the area, and that can accommodate a group. KF

by **michaelyw** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:21 pm UTC

Kizyr wrote:...and that can accommodate a group. KF

How big of a group? There are lots of places that can handle a crowd.

by **lewikee** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:21 pm UTC

mutestorm wrote:Why is it always teaism? That place is so busy.

I'd be happy to go elsewhere. Got any ideas?

michaelyw wrote:How big of a group? There are lots of places that can handle a crowd.

Looks like we should have around 8 at the max.

by **michaelyw** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:05 pm UTC

There are lots and lots of places to eat, drink, and sit with a group of people. Compiling a list of them all isn't reasonable so instead here's just a few:
Coffee/Tea:
- Bruegger's Bagels
- Caribou Coffee
- Teaism

Casual Dining/Cafe:
- Pret a Manger
- Vaipano
- Au Bon Pain

All these are in the Federal Triangle/Chinatown area.

by **Kizyr** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:42 am UTC

In my experience, the pricer stuff at a place is, the fewer people at a meetup tend to buy anything. Teaism has gotten less lenient on letting groups stay around for a while when only a few people in the group are actually eating/drinking there (groups meaning anything that requires more than one table to all sit together), and they have also gotten progressively busier as the years go by.

I'd actually really like some alternatives; I keep trying to suggest ideas for them but few seem to come up. I'd suggest more this time around, but considering it's still a 50/50 shot I'll be able to go, I'd rather not suggest something and then be unable to come by.

michaelyw wrote:Coffee/Tea:
- Bruegger's Bagels
- Caribou Coffee
- Teaism

Casual Dining/Cafe:
- Pret a Manger
- Vaipano
- Au Bon Pain

Coffeehouses are usually really good, but the best ones (e.g., Tryst in Adams-Morgan) are always so packed it's difficult to get a spot.

Bregger's, Pret a Manger, and Au Bon Pain are all good choices. There are also a few places in the Golden Triangle area (between Farragut North/Farragut West/Dupont Circle), like Bourbon Coffee, Crepaway, another Pret a Manger, 2 Caribou Coffees, and about 5 Au Bon Pains.

I'm not much of a fan of Vapiano though. The one near Farragut North left me very unimpressed. KF

by **brp4h** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:18 pm UTC

Still on for tomorrow?

by **Kizyr** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:26 pm UTC

I'm pretty much going to be busy all weekend, so I don't think I'll be able to make it.

Did any of you decide on a place and a specific time? If so, I'll update the first post to reflect that. KF

by **Rohit507** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:33 pm UTC

You guys having another meetup soon?

by **darthFerret** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:26 am UTC

I'd go.

by **Ivor Zozz** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:26 pm UTC

I would be interested.

by **psypete** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 2:35 pm UTC

Alright people, you want another meetup, you got it! Short-term meet up will be to watch Spaceballs (!!!!!) at the Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival on July 15th at 7:00PM. Movie starts at 8PM.

Location is Gateway Park, Lee Highway near Key Bridge. Two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro so it should be accessible to anyone who can buy a subway ticket (and since the movie is free, this is a cheap night at the movies). Parking is available at the Atlantic Parking Garage for $3 off of N. Moore Street after 6 p.m.

We'll meet there at 7:00, pick a spot to lay out blankets, and discuss whether Lord Dark Helmet was the first hipster (as going 'plaid' eventually became a really popular thing). They might have food and drink there but you can bring your own food/beverage to save $$.

May the schwartz be with you all.

(p.s. longer-term meetup will be for July 23rd. I have nothing planned, i'm just picking the date now so you all can be aware of it. I suggest visiting HacDC or another local hackerspace; HacDC is 2-3 blocks from the Columbia Heights metro)

by **Kizyr** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:43 pm UTC

Just a quick update. I no longer post regularly on these forums, so if anyone else wants to take up the mantle of organizing DC-area meetups then please do. KF

by **20andHeartless** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:37 am UTC

I am a brand new reader of/poster on these forums, so forgive me if this suggestion isn't keeping with the spirit of these things...

but anyone up for some wiffleball/kickball/frisbee on the mall? Would love to set this up for any weekend in May if there's any interest out there.

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