Since this Wednesday night is the last Rhodeside gathering for CAM, I would like to issue an open invitation to everyone who used to come to the weekly Monster social event back when it was a monster social event. Please come by to toast the end of an era!
Plus, if you come, you might actually find out when and where future CAM social gatherings will be held!
Let's fill up the parking lot with motorcycles! (Or at least, one parking space.....)
Tim (IN)
My schedule hasn't allowed to get to Rhodeside to meet everyone yet. What happened?
ahhh - does this mean the dreaded condo-ization is occurring after all. I had spoken with Zack some time back but then everything had been put on hold; particularly for economic reasons.
I am teaching Wednesday night, but assuming that I am not too wiped out, I'll clean up and come afterwards. It will probably not until close to 9-ish o'clock or so.
Yeah whoa... back the truck up. I'm just getting some good mobility again and was planning to come - so what's this with it being last night?
I'm IN.
[popcorn] I will be there.
Someone fill in the ignorant please...
I'll be there. Someone secure a low chair (as opposed to a stool) for me ;D.
<-- also ignorant but IN! Ian, do you need a ride? I'll try to drag Kimberly out, too. [bang]
If I remember properly, the project approved on Rhodeside's site is not condos, but an office building being put up by the NSTA (National Science Teacher's Association). Damn science teachers. It wasn't enough that they made us mutilate dead animals and do other unsavory things, now they are taking away our social institutions >:(
I'll be in if I'm not helping a buddy move that day.
I'm in if I can find another bike to ride. Riding the SXV from Ashburn to Arlington is a recipe for going to jail. Especially after a week of nothing better to do than ride around on one wheel.[laugh]
I plan on being there unless something comes up..
Damn. Pilates class is finally over and now Rhodeside is too.
I'll prolly swing by (although the 848 is a trackbike now ;D).
Quote from: D. on July 14, 2009, 10:05:38 AM
Damn. Pilates class is finally over and now Rhodeside is too.
I'll prolly swing by (although the 848 is a trackbike now ;D).
Prolly? Legs broke? Can't walk 4 blocks ;)?
And what about the poor neglected 620?
I am IN!!!
Officially in. I gots something special to ride. ;D
in showin late with Dolci!!!....she wants to be heard rollin in cause she is a girl wants yall to hear her roar!
Quote from: zooom on July 15, 2009, 04:20:49 AM
in showin late with Dolci!!!....she wants to be heard rollin in cause she is a girl wants yall to hear her roar!
[moto] [thumbsup] I'm not winning any noise contests, but I do appreciate the fact that I can actually hear myself now!!!
Quote from: dolci on July 15, 2009, 05:39:24 AM
[moto] [thumbsup] I'm not winning any noise contests, but I do appreciate the fact that I can actually hear myself now!!!
and that is aside from the flubber lip motor sounds she makes inside her helmet! ;) [laugh] [cheeky] ;D
J/K hunny!
Quote from: zooom on July 15, 2009, 05:47:55 AM
and that is aside from the flubber lip motor sounds she makes inside her helmet! ;) [laugh] [cheeky] ;D
J/K hunny!
hmmmm - shall we discuss motor sounds????? :-X
What time are most of you planning on getting there? I was going to ride over directly from the office, but that will put me there really early (5:15-5:30). If most folks aren't showing up until around dinner time or later I'll just go home first.
Quote from: Capt CF on July 15, 2009, 07:12:14 AM
What time are most of you planning on getting there? I was going to ride over directly from the office, but that will put me there really early (5:15-5:30). If most folks aren't showing up until around dinner time or later I'll just go home first.
Usually no one rolls in until around 7:00 or so (maybe 6:30) at the earliest. However, getting there early on what is supposed to be a beautiful night and staking out the last table (closest to the parking lot entrance) would be a great thing, if you or someone else can do it.
I was planning to be there 6:15~45. I can bring crutches to play the sympathy card if we need it for staking out tables...
Quote from: Tim on July 15, 2009, 07:25:47 AM
Usually no one rolls in until around 7:00 or so (maybe 6:30) at the earliest. However, getting there early on what is supposed to be a beautiful night and staking out the last table (closest to the parking lot entrance) would be a great thing, if you or someone else can do it.
Great, I ask a simple question and now I get assigned seat saving duty. Sheeesh... ;)
Quote from: angler on July 13, 2009, 08:29:29 AM
My schedule hasn't allowed to get to Rhodeside to meet everyone yet. What happened?
I plan on making my first appearance. Apparently it will also be my last. Bringing the GF as well....
Quote from: angler on July 15, 2009, 07:47:32 AM
Apparently it will also be my last.
maybe not since it seems Tim has something up his sleeve to spring on us...
Quote from: Capt CF on July 15, 2009, 07:29:04 AM
Great, I ask a simple question and now I get assigned seat saving duty. Sheeesh... ;)
would you rather play stunt cock for She-Hulk?...LOL...J/K
Quote from: zooom on July 15, 2009, 07:55:57 AM
would you rather play stunt cock for She-Hulk?...LOL...J/K
OMG - I forgot about the She-Hulk. Is she going to be all uber-pissed again? I remember her trying to run people over last time. Maybe I'll just stay home and watch TV..
She Hulk?
What have I been missing?
Quote from: yuu on July 15, 2009, 08:01:24 AM
She Hulk?
What have I been missing?
Believe me - you do NOT want to know. Apparently someone was experimenting with anabolic steroids and then got behind the wheel of a rally inspired sports car and decided to come to the CAM meet-up a couple months ago. Since it was 'roided out, it freaked out when someone disobeyed a one-way arrow on the pavement and a full hulk-a-thon ensued. In the end, several people went to the local ER, a few bikes were totaled and at least one car was overturned. Afterwards the she-hulk was calmed down by a few adult beverages and the rest of the night passed by uneventfully.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
[clap] [clap] [clap]
well done on that retelling sir! [popcorn]
Quote from: Capt CF on July 15, 2009, 08:06:49 AM
Believe me - you do NOT want to know. Apparently someone was experimenting with anabolic steroids and then got behind the wheel of a rally inspired sports car and decided to come to the CAM meet-up a couple months ago. Since it was 'roided out, it freaked out when someone disobeyed a one-way arrow on the pavement and a full hulk-a-thon ensued. In the end, several people went to the local ER, a few bikes were totaled and at least one car was overturned. Afterwards the she-hulk was calmed down by a few adult beverages and the rest of the night passed by uneventfully.
Phew. You do know that she's reading this, don't you? I would NOT want to be you this evening!!! [popcorn]
Quote from: Tim on July 15, 2009, 09:50:11 AM
Phew. You do know that she's reading this, don't you? I would NOT want to be you this evening!!! [popcorn]
Hold my boots! [popcorn]
Quote from: Tim on July 15, 2009, 09:50:11 AM
Phew. You do know that she's reading this, don't you? I would NOT want to be you this evening!!! [popcorn]
*gulp*.. is
it coming tonight?
[popcorn]
Quote from: Capt CF on July 15, 2009, 10:28:28 AM
*gulp*.. is it coming tonight?
insert Jaws theme hunting music.....
Darn.. I just had something come up and I won't be able to make it. Give everyone my best.
Likely story.....NOT!
Quote from: dolci on July 15, 2009, 11:40:14 AM
Likely story.....NOT!
Let me know if she cancels and I'll see if I can free up my schedule and make an appearance.. ;)
Quote from: Capt CF on July 15, 2009, 11:48:33 AM
Let me know if she cancels and I'll see if I can free up my schedule and make an appearance.. ;)
she's a maybe...just have to see if you're man enough
Quote from: dolci on July 15, 2009, 11:55:35 AM
she's a maybe...just have to see if you're man enough
I can assure you that I am not.. :D
Quote from: Capt CF on July 15, 2009, 11:57:05 AM
I can assure you that I am not.. :D
but you could be!
hmmmm......wonders if a round of baby batter can fix that?
If you think I'm anywhere near "She-hulk" you should see some of the women I lift with.
Went to the Rhodeside tonight. Only my 3rd or 4th time there, but I saw a lot of faces I've seen there each of those times. Hope we can find another place (assuming that one's really going away).
Here's a pic from my iPhone while it was still daylight. (Only one I remembered to take.)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/3725792198_68a5dbbafd_b.jpg)
See ya'll next time.
Dan
Apologies for last night:
Waitress at Rhodeside. I'm sorry for knocking the tray out of your hand but when you drive into my lane like that, expect to get schooled.
Mary Hall or whatever your name was....I'm sorry for....You know what? I'm not sorry about anything. You had that coming. [laugh]
Citizens of Rosslyn between Rhodeside and 66. I'm sorry for scaring you but someone put helium in the front tire. Remember it's just a dirtbike.
Quote from: Stillie on July 16, 2009, 03:39:58 AM
Mary Hall or whatever your name was....I'm sorry for....You know what? I'm not sorry about anything. You had that coming. [laugh]
I still think Drew (dp1098) needed to take one for the team and nail that cougar while she was bent over the back of her convertible in "NOT' her spot!...LOL...or perhaps Lin!...LOL
Quote from: zooom on July 16, 2009, 04:13:48 AM
I still think Drew (dp1098) needed to take one for the team and nail that cougar while she was bent over the back of her convertible in "NOT' her spot!...LOL...or perhaps Lin!...LOL
I'm still wishing I had taken a picture of her face when I interrupted her story about not needing a man because she's got BoB. I jumped in with an explanation of how I like to try "the stranger" from time to time.
It was great to meet everyone finally!
AND for those that didn't hear....Rhodeside is not closing (it's all just a vicious rumor) right now...unless Mary drank them out of business last night.
Quote from: angler on July 16, 2009, 04:48:08 AM
It was great to meet everyone finally!
Good meeting you as well and good to see everyone again. I'll do my best to attend more regularly as long as Dan does the same. ;)
Quote from: Capt CF on July 16, 2009, 05:33:44 AM
Good meeting you as well and good to see everyone again. I'll do my best to attend more regularly as long as Dan does the same. ;)
yeah, but I want Dan to show up on and regale us of a trip on the SupaFast modified Zumo!
Quote from: zooom on July 16, 2009, 05:42:36 AM
yeah, but I want Dan to show up on and regale us of a trip on the SupaFast modified Zumo!
Good point. Dan, what's it going to take to get you to roll in on your Hyperzumotard one of these days?
Rhodeside's days are numbered. A project (SP#382 if you want to check the AC Board minutes) has been approved on the site and the approval is valid through 2011. It will wipe out Rhodeside and the radish. The question is not if, but when. The situation is similar to Dr. Dremo's. Once the numbers work, the project will proceed. Like many real estate projects right now, the numbers don't work and therefore Rhodeside has a reprieve.
Yeah, Dremos MkII. If it plays out like Dremos, they will be open for a couple more years. Dremos was slated for demo in 2005 if I remember correctly - but it didn't actually happen until years later.
actually..Dremo's was sleighted for Demo as part of he reason why Bardo closed...so it was earlier than '05...
the manager last night and I chatted for a short bit and he said that the rumors have been bouncing about for a while and his stride isn't changing and he is treating it as general piece of conjecture until he comes to work and there are chains on the doors saying it is over and done...and quite frankly...that is how I think we should all think of it...the market still isn't healthy and we can expect at least another 6 months of this condition before any light becomes visable....
Quote from: zooom on July 16, 2009, 07:26:36 AM
actually..Dremo's was sleighted for Demo as part of he reason why Bardo closed...so it was earlier than '05...
Eh? Dremos was in the space that Bardos was.. they never existed at the same time.
Quote from: yuu on July 16, 2009, 07:49:46 AM
Eh? Dremos was in the space that Bardos was.. they never existed at the same time.
I know....Bardo closed partially due to money they needed to put into their brewery system and partially because of the threat of the tearing down the place and they weighed the options and called it quits...a few months passed and the project stalled...and then Dremo's came in and used all the brewing space to put in the pool tables and whatnot and ran till they couldn't...
I'm not sure anyone cares about these fine details and semantics, but there is a significant difference between Bardo's/Dremo's and Rhodeside. Bardo's/Dremo's delay was the result of a contentious government approval process while Rhodeside is being delayed by finances.
When Bardo's ducked out, it was because the owner was seeking to develop something, but did not have an approved plan. This means that the owner had no vested right to redevelop the property as was being proposed. The eventual approval of the development that wiped out Dremo's was quite contentious. Arlington actually denied the project at one time and things got litigious. The final approval was essentially the equivalent of a negotiated settlement. Once the project was approved, things moved along decently, as they snuck in before the condo window closed.
Rhodeside on the other hand is fully approved at this point. The owners have a vested right to develop the property as approved and can proceed at their will. It is at this point solely down to money. Now that doesn't mean it will happen any faster or slower, but it does mean that the project is "real" in a way that the Bardo's/Dremo's development wasn't for much of the delay it experienced.
My guess is (and this part I do not know) is that Rhodeside is on a month-to-month or very short term lease and within 60 days of financing coming together, Rhodeside will be gone. Zoooom's calculus is probably right. I wouldn't expect much to happen in 2009, but you never know though. Things could come together at anytime. I will be very surprised if Rhodeside survives 2010.
If it's still there, I'll try to make an appearance late Sept....
... if anyone even remembers me...
Awww puddin... poor you.
It'll still be there. Tim was making up nasty rumors - or at least letting our conspiracy theory natures run away
Quote from: yuu on August 20, 2009, 02:54:11 AM
Awww puddin... poor you.
It'll still be there. Tim was making up nasty rumors - or at least letting our conspiracy theory natures run away
I never said Rhodeside wouldn't be there. I just said it would be the final CAM gathering
AT Rhodeside. Has there been another CAM social gathering on Wednesday night at Rhodeside since that iconic night when 30 or so folks showed up, sparked by this very thread? If there has been, there's been no evidence of it here on the board! Maybe people are meeting there secretly and not telling anyone about it? That would fit in with the conspiracy theory line of thought!
Quote from: slowpoke13 on August 20, 2009, 12:12:42 AM
If it's still there, I'll try to make an appearance late Sept....
... if anyone even remembers me...
Scott who??
you going to appear on that lil Monster400 you picked up while out there?
I rode by there last night and didn't see any bikes so I didn't stop.
What'd you ride by on... if your bikes been sold? Huh Huh?
Quote from: yuu on August 20, 2009, 09:00:09 AM
What'd you ride by on... if your bikes been sold? Huh Huh?
Dan hooked me up with a Zumosedici..
Quote from: zooom on August 20, 2009, 08:25:32 AM
Scott who??
you going to appear on that lil Monster400 you picked up while out there?
Nahh - M400 will be on a slow boat from Japan. She won't be stateside until the new year. And then, she'll be in storage until I get back from Africa next fall.