Ducati Monster Forum

Ok guys, starting a new thread on this topic in hopes of keeping it on track.  I am also posting something up on Ducati.ms as well in hopes to getting a broader audience.  So far it seems that we might be better off having a rotating meet spot due to so many people living in opposing areas.  So with that in mind, discuss.

Possibly do this suggestion? 

In!

Twice/month works! Also like Tues/Wed nights.

Ok, Tuesday works best for me, but I can most likely flex my schedule to accommodate.  Now we just have to get buy in from a few others and start deciding on where to go.  What part of town are you in?

I'll definitely be up for this.  It will be good to meet some other guys.

I'm in as well. I like the idea of a rotating spot instead of going to the same place over and over again.

Cheers  [drink]

Fixed it   [evil] ;D

haha, I thought guys can be a generic term.  Here, let me fix it:

I'll definitely be up for this.  It will be good to meet some other guys  people that ride. dolci.

 ;)

Well, from what people have posted so far, Tuesday looks like the best day to try and plan this.  Neither of my bikes are here yet, so I will be caging it for at least another week or so.  Now how about place suggestions?  I am relatively new here, and the few places that I know of would be in Shirlington or up at Rhodeside.  I know neither of these places really offer much towards the desired variety of location, but it's a start.  Also, tomorrow is a bit soon to try and organize it, so what say we start off aiming for Capital Brewery in Shirlington for next Tuesday, the 22nd?  What say ye?

Oh! In...

I can put on my helmet and walk over :). If we sit outside I can bring my hound

Cool.  I'll call and make a reservation as we get a bit closer, and start to get an idea of how many people will show up. 

Cap City might work.

Rhodeside has a good location and cheap beer most nights, but we really need to change it up. I say pass.

I've been liking Rockland's (BBQ) lately. They've got a patio (kinda) + decent parking for bikes. Good food and ambience too.

There seems to be a ton of options along Lee Hwy. Some with little/no parking, and some with great parking. I could go scout this week.

There are some options in DC, too. Adams Morgan. If we can stand the scene. Some hidden gems near the Capitol.

I don't know Alexandria very well, but imagine there are spots.

Just gotta keep traffic in mind since we meet at the tail end of rush hour.

No worries.  So let's do Capital City this first time, then shift it for the next and following.  I'll leave it to you to nail down the next location. ;)

We have done Southside 815 in Alexandria a long while back. It's at the bottom of S Washington. We managed to snag parking out front... but it might have just been fortune smiling upon us.

You'll see lots of bikes (mostly HD) gathered at the end of King (by Union) though there's no real outside places there. Lots of times you see the owners of the bikes just standing around them.

There's usually some cool bikes gathered on weekend mornings at Mishas coffee for a little chatting and tire kicking on weekend mornings... but that's a different set. And perhaps a different topic but we could look at a little cafe society meet up on weekends too...

That would be cool, and could be incorporated with weekend ride-outs.  But let's start a new thread for that.   [thumbsup]

Looks like two guys from Ducatispot will be joining us next Tuesday night.

What an instigator! What an organizer! Looks like I may have to adjust my weekday workout schedules to keep things going back here. Of course I will have to recruit new folks as a lot of your former group are almost out the door.

Oi!!  Quit stalking me!  ;)

So yea, Emile told me that he was heading out to Guam. 

So...  What time works for everyone on this coming Tuesday?  Is seven too early?

Works for me... might be blowing off the gym.. but what the hell.

Still in.

ditto

Looking forward to  [beer]

will catch up another time - go the kidlet on Tuesday night.

Ok, so it looks as if a reservation for ten will cover it so far, anybody else planning on coming?  Also, I assume outside is the preference for seating?

Maybe.

?

Maybe attending.  Outside is preferred until it rains.

I plan on coming and possibly bringing one more Monster with me.  It's going to be a scorcher outside that day BTW:
http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/wxdetail/22209?dayNum=1 (http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/wxdetail/22209?dayNum=1)

Ill be there... might need a beer or two. Got a docs app earlier to tell me if I did break my wrist or not. >:(

Best of luck with that, I've had problems with my wrist ever since I fell while rollerblading.

Ok, we're still on for seven.  Reservation is outside and under my name, Ben.

Anybody put any thought into the next event?

Ok, just got a call back from CCB.  Apparently they don't take reservations for outside seating, so the reservation has been moved inside under the condition that they will seat us outdoors as long as space allows. 

http://novabrewfest.com/summer/ (http://novabrewfest.com/summer/)

Uhm...  YES! ? 

Lemme know if there are any takers. I'm flex - Sat/Sun. I can cage +3 up there in the Saab.

You're offering to drive?  I'm in!!  And I promise to at least try not to 'chuck in your car.   ;D

Any suggestions on where to park? I'm not familiar with the area.

In Shirlington there are (that I know of) 3 garages. There's a limited surface lot behind Bungalows, too. Not sure about any MC specific parking.

There's no moto specific parking. There are the three multiple level garages, that flat lot and street Parking.

I'd do a pass by cap city first, as you might be able to snag a curbside spot right out on the main drag (campbell) or on Quincy

This.

How late are people planning on sticking around?  I'll probably show up by 8 with a couple of fellow monsters not on the board.

I figure to be there until some bit after 9

Same here, even tho I have a pair of FCR carbs waiting for me at home, begging for some cleaning ;)

Yep

For anyone who see's this, we are seated inside, just to the right as you walk in.

On my way! [beer]

Just now saw this thread. Lucky you got inside -- it's pouring mightily. I'll catch up next time. 

Good meeting everyone tonight.  I talked with the manager of CCB about the possibility of a regular chapter meeting spot there and he told me that they could offer us $2 beers and $5 appetizers if we have decent numbers... Thoughts?

That must have been a nasty power outage because a big strip of 395 had no power also.

Good meeting everyone tonight.  Hopefully we can do some riding and more meets in the future.

Let's do it the same night as the runners club, I enjoyed the view last night  [evil]

Jokes aside, I had a great time! Glad to see you guys.

Gonna Be A Blackout - Dropkick Murphys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REZwgTRTN2U#normal)

Ok, there's one vote for a repeat performance of last night.  Anyone else have any input regarding location or times for the next meet?

Hank Dietles in Rockville right across from White Flint.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/bars-clubs/hank-dietles-tavern,793866.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/bars-clubs/hank-dietles-tavern,793866.html)

it is a roadhouse dive with a shitty lil 6 foot bar pool table and a bar that accepts cash only and serves bags of chips as food most nights and had exactly the opposite of most every other place you'll walk into anywhere in the DC Metro area...the beer isn't a vast selection or great by any means, but it is there and cheap!...there is a perfectly acceptable amount of room out front or on the side for which to park motorcycles and it has the most earnest way about itself over any place you'll go to.

that's my vote!!

I'd be up for dis. Also like CCB. I think we should have 2-3 venues in/around DC and rotate.

My 2 pesos...

I'm game if that is where everyone would like to do next week. 


Ok, so maybe we can make CCB the central spot, DT the northern spot, now all we need is something a bit more south for the folks that live Springfield way.  Thoughts?

DT???...what is DT in northern placements?....I think I missed that.

Your tavern.   [roll]














  ;D

I've got kidlet from now until July 24 - that takes me outta the game.  Have one for me. [beer]

Don't mind Dietles Tavern (aka DT) as long as someone is willing to make up for the loss of good looking runner chicks ;)

I would also consider Adams Morgan, as there's plenty of bike parking (which is important for those who actually ride their bikes to these meets!), and the area is not as bad as during the weekend.

Oh, and a plug for Georgetown too, parking is ok and there's a few nice places.

No matter how nicely you ask, I'm not wearing a skirt.


Oi!!   >:(


  ;D

Ok, so is everyone good with making it up to Dietle's tavern this coming Tuesday?  One thing that I noticed from last week is that seven might have been a touch early.  What are your thoughts about moving the time back a touch in an effort to stay away from traffic?

I am flexible on timing....

How's it going Dude. We met at Capital City Brewery this week.

Welcome to the forum.


7 works fine for me, but I'm flexible as well. not this much

(http://im.sify.com/sifycmsimg/feb2008/Hindi/14607894_Flexible-Girl_02.jpg)

but flexible ;)

I must have this woman!!  Not really sure what I would do with her, but I MUST have her.  ;)

I'm good with DT next Tuesday. Also flexible with time.

I'll second the vote for Adams Morgan as a 3rd option. Tons of MC parking. I work in Georgetown and know a few bartenders there. Just sayin'...

So you're suggesting cheap drinks?  Just asking.   [thumbsup]

Anybody else riding up to Tuesday's meet?

I'll ride up there with ya on Tuesday.


Indeed. I'll try to organize something. Stay tuned...

Sweet!


More sweet!!

Depending on when I finish at work, I might be able to ride up with you guys.


Extra sweet!!

I am a solid maybe for DT's.  Will be on two wheels assuming I get the bike put back together in time.  Otherwise Ill just drink more!

If your are going to wander up that direction, you need to wander a little farther north and take 20-30 minutes to drool over some nice classics, mostly muscle cars at http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/ (http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/). Just a thought - Gene

That's up to Brian, as he picked the location this time. 

Tony's place is only 10 mins up the road ( counting lights) but I can honestly say...as nice as the machinery is in there...I personally am not interested in doing any window shopping...but if yall want to...that is cool...I am probably going to be there around 6:30-ish and I'll be breaking away earlier than I might have ordinarily would have planned as I have some things at home I need to be doing....

Who: Capital Area Monsters
What: CAM weekly meet-up
Where: Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 (info (http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/profile/hank-dietles-tavern,793866.html))
When: 7:30 PM

NOTE: Bring your own food.

Ben and I are riding up from Arlington (you in, Ian?). Not sure if we're slabbin' it or taking the scenic route...

I might be in for this. 

Let me know when/where you want to meet up.  I need to stop off and check the air pressure in the SC's tires, but I should be good anytime.

There is no might, only do.   ;D

How about we check out the Royal Mile for the next north beltway location? Here's the dirt: http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/bars-clubs/royal-mile-pub,794233.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/bars-clubs/royal-mile-pub,794233.html)

Just read this review for Dietle's http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/profile/hank-dietles-tavern,793866/reader-reviews.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/profile/hank-dietles-tavern,793866/reader-reviews.html)

Seems like we can have a choice of chips, chips, or .... chips for dinner ;)

lol  Yep.  We can have haggis if we check out the Royal Mile next time.   [thumbsup]

Whoops, yeah... bring your own food (BYOF).

I'm passing for this week.

IF you're serious about the Royal Mile - Looks like 1st tuesday of the month might be the night to go. That's Sea Shanty night which is supposed to be quite a fun time.

What time are you guys meeting? I might be able to join in.

Thinking out loud here... working backwards from 7:30'ish arrival time... I expect 30-45 mins ride depending on the route and traffic. We'll probably meet in Shirlington at ~6:45.

Massimo, we can meet/intercept you somewhere. I'm open to suggestions, but here are some rough routes I was thinking:

1. Geo Wash Pkwy -> 495 -> 270 -> Democracy Blvd -> Old Georgetown Rd -> Edson Ln -> Rockville Pike
2. Clara Barton Pkwy -> MacArthur Blvd -> Falls Rd -> Democracy Blvd -> Old Georgetown Rd -> Edson Ln -> Rockville Pike

Sounds like next Tuesday is the night then.  Good timing eh?

since you guys won't be till after 7...I'll use up a half hour and go grab some Chipotle to sit down and eat there at about 7

Ok, Brian (Tuanogus) isn't going to make it.  I'm going to try and ride up there to it, but might die in the process.  Wish me luck. 

WELL...we had a nice lil quartet...Me, Ben, Massimo, and Roger...good seeing you guys...

BTW, Massimo, check this out -> http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/06/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-racer-re.html (http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/06/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-racer-re.html)

Nice seeing you guys, and congrats to Ben for making it alive! ;)

Zooom, don't get me started on Guzzi's!!! Let me just say that if one day I disappear from this forum, you'll find me on the Guzzi equivalent! ;)

And here is the bike that started it all for me: (http://motoprofi.com/bikephoto/4738/moto_guzzi_daytona_rs_1997_2.jpg)

Then I discovered Ghezzi-Brian with some of the sexiest Guzzi's ever created and now Terblanche and Galluzzo are at it as well... it's only a matter of time (and money!).

Sorry for missing last night. I got home a little before 5:00 and let dogs out into the back yard... one of them was struck by a falling tree branch. I didn't see it happen, but I heard it. Pretty good size branch, too (60 YO oak tree).

Long story short, Lucy went to the animal hospital for the night. Her eye was cut and needed stitches. XRays showed no broken bones, but the doc was worried about head injuries. She was not moving 100% when I brought her in, but was wagging her tail. I love that about dogs. Hopefully she'll be coming home tonight.

I'll catch up with you all at the next gig and, hopefully, for a ride this weekend.

Oh man! Hope your pup is 100% after a couple days rest. Poor girl

I hope Lucy is feeling better soon. 

+ a whole hell of a lot!!  The pooch is more important than hanging out having beers with a couple of aging heathens like us.   :D

Was great to meet/meet up with you guys!  Needs to happen more often! 

I was waiting for that girl in the glasses and dress by the stairs to make her move on ya there Ben.  She was PHAT!


 [evil]

yeah...pets are family and deserve the attention...moreso than an easily repeatable evening of sitting on the front porch of a roadside beer stand pitching the wind!...

  [puke]




 (http://serve.mysmiley.net/mad/mad0057.gif) (http://www.mysmiley.net)

see...you guys missed the girl earlier wearing the pink Kawasaki shirt who was having some "friends" work on her bike for her for "free"...right Massimo?...now THAT girl would have been ALL you Ben!

Not sure how I feel about that... 

I don't like to be mean, but I'd fix her bike just to keep her away from me  [puke]

So who's in for this coming Tuesday?

So far, in. Did we decide on a venue?

Haggis joint in Whea-tong?

Yep.  We'll be at the Royal Mile Pub.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/bars-clubs/royal-mile-pub,794233.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/bars-clubs/royal-mile-pub,794233.html)

Reminder:  Tomorrow's meet up is at the Royal Mile Pub, up in Wheaton.  Be there!   [leo]

what time?.....

Wow -  I might be able to actually make this - although I'd be caging it. Are people going to be there after 9?

I'm out. The SO's truck is sick so it's Yuu to the rescue.

I am out....

Was thinking around seven thirty, but it looks like everyone is out...

In case anyone is looking, this week's meet is officially canx'd.  Watch these spaces for activity next week.  Still want to check out the Royal Mile some time soon...

Is anyone still interested in the Sfizi place?

It's very authentic Italian, they have a bigscreen tv with futbol usually playing.  Very good wine list and of course, all the coffee you can imagine.

YES!!  Where is it located again?

Let's do next week's meet back on the VA side as we tried to go north the last two weeks.  I do still want to check out the Royal Mile, but would rather do it on a first Tuesday in order to catch their special activities.

Here they are: http://www.sfizi.com/ (http://www.sfizi.com/)

10826 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030

And there we have it gentlefolk, the location for next week's meet.   [thumbsup]

If we can get a good confirmed number the owner might give us a good deal.  His name is Lino Riccardi and will be putting us on his website.

In! I might shave if we're doing pics!

I got the manager of Capital City Brewery to offer up the same thing.  We just had to have a decent number show up regularly, and they would give us $2 beers and $5 appetizers. 

What night is this planned for?

Tuesday night.  Let's set the meet up time between seven and seven thirty. I'll post up on Spot and MS to see if we can get any more takers.  I want to get some SBKs out as well.

I'll email Lino and see what he says.  I know he wanted us to come Tuesdays as its a slow night.

Perfect!

How many people usually come to these things?

I don't remember if they have a draft.  If they do, maybe they can buy a keg for our group.  That is relatively cheap to do, like 70-90 bucks.  If everyone drinks beer that is....  Of course, if you drink grappa, then, well.. you're on your own...:D

It's a mixed bag as far as how many people show up.  I've only gotten this going again since moving here three weeks ago.  The first evening was pretty good, with about ten people coming, but the second (up in Maryland) only had four of us.  Several people have said that they would come if they were back in NoVa and I am trying to drum up more interest on the other Ducati forums as well as a few Duc owners I know at work. 

So bottom line, could be as few as four or as many as twenty? 

I wont push him for a deal then.  I'll just let him know if its a go or not and if it works, then he can decide.  It's a nice laid back place.  They have a patio too, but it needs to cool off for that...  [drool]

That'll work.  And I agree on the deal part.  Let's wait and see what sort of buy in we get.

More info:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/sfizi-cafe-fairfax (http://www.yelp.com/biz/sfizi-cafe-fairfax)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/restaurants/sfizi-cafe,1107423.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/restaurants/sfizi-cafe,1107423.html)

Sounds like to fun to me and an appropriate place for Ducatisti  [moto]

terrible kind of place to see people the likes of you!...LOL   ;)

Al!!  Welcome mate! 

Yeah I love you too Zooom. 

Pay no attention to him, he rides a Cagiva.   [roll]


  ;D

COUGH COUGH COUGH...KTM what?....cough cough cough

I talked to Lino at Sfizi again today.  He doesn't have a draft for kegs, but he said he'd make drink specials, no problem. 

So far it looks great.  Would be a nice monthly meetup for Ducati/Italian bikers.  Would probably get me off my ass to work on my other bikes.... sigh.. so little time...  :-\

Believe it or not...I'm in.  So there's one SBK for ya.

Drew

Noob (me) is in this week.

Very cool.  A guy from work is supposed to bring is 1098 out as well, and there might be one or two coming from Ducati Spot.  Hope to see a good turnout this week. 

Brian, you bringing out the Cagiva?

About how many is that so far?

Something like ten or so.  I think. ;)

Hey all.  New guy here.  I posted an intro on the intro board (with a pic of the stable).  I'd love to come out on Tues and meet some of yall.

Then I suggest you do it.  ;)

And as I said in the other thread, welcome!

damn stranger...how ya doing Flyboy?


fraid not...I have to button down and start crankin on my packin at my place...so I am probably out till August as I need to apply my time at home.....damn freaking priorities...

^  You need to prioritize your priorities young man...

60% chance of t-storms Tuesday night.

People still coming?

I think that call cannot be made until tomorrow.  As of right now, I am still coming.

I'm still in.

If the weather's bad, I'll be in the MINI, but I'm still in.

Push comes to shove I've got 4 wheels also. But I'm hoping to show off my helmet arts n crafts project  ;D

I'm tentative. It's been an off week for me. [boohoo]

http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/22031# (http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/22031#)

no rain at 7pm, but 70% t-showers starting at 8.

wait-n-see... would rather bring a bike...!


it's only Tuesday, man!

I'm in the same boat.  I plan on coming, but might be caging it depending on the weather...

Radio is talking about possible flash flooding tonight?   :-\

I'm heading up Friday to PG county to see my folks, and it looks like I'm finally going to be able to ride up. Anything going on this weekend?

Of course in Arlington there's a gentil breeze and the sun is out. But weather man says it's starting to fall in make the beast with two backsear county already

Yep.

http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/22311 (http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/22311)

Strong line of storms moving in very quickly - I'm going to have to bail on this weeks meet.  Just can't stand to show up in the cage to a Duc meet.

Drew

Weak sauce drew! Just do it

Yea, do it!  :D

Well, I guess I'm going to start heading out.  Need to stop off at REI on the way so I'll have something comfy to sleep on tonight.  ;)

Rolling a well. See you all there

I'll be caging it as well.  Will be there a little late.  Ask for Lino (owner) and tell him you are with the Italian moto group.

Good location tonight guys, and it was nice meeting those of you whom I met for the first time tonight. 

Looks like we now have our place for the west side of the beltway.   [thumbsup]

yeah, how many places will the owner(s) guarantee personal parking spots?   [wine]

He said we could have at least three if we get enough people to show.

Great meeting you guys tonight. Good company, good food, and good beer! What more could a guy want...oh, yeah. dry weather.

Uhm...  Boobies?

http://www.goodguysclub.com/menu.htm (http://www.goodguysclub.com/menu.htm)

Axe and you shall receive!  The food is actually pretty good..........so Ive heard.   [evil]

I couldnt bring myself to driving to 2 meet ups in a row.  Sounds like a great place!

Wow.  That'd certainly make for a different Tuesday night.  Good times tonight, fellas.  By my count, we've got web designers, military, chemists, contractors, and lawyers.  All we need is a doctor and some females, and we could build our own Duc/Gilligans Island (or at least do awesome at trivia night somewhere).

Those were at another table.

As I recall, our waitress had a couple as well.

There are some females around but I have custody on Tuesday night so unless the munchkin is in overnight camp, I'm always going to be a no-show on Tuesday.

Tuesday is the best night for deals from the barkeep.  Slowest night.

makes sense to me then.

Why yes they were.   ;D

Any thoughts/request towards next week's meet up?

I recently had too much fun at My Brother's Place over by the Capitol. I kinda like how it's tucked away; easy parking for cage or bike. Interesting but fun vibe inside - mostly folks who work on the hill and need a place to blow-off steam. We'd definitely mix it up.

http://www.mybrothersplacedc.net/ (http://www.mybrothersplacedc.net/)

Anyone know something I don't about this place? I've had just the one experience...

Second my brother's place. Have been there a couple of times and had a good time. Can't speak to the food, I've only been on the liquid diet there...

from their website...

Tuesdays
Enjoy Awesome $1 Tacos (6p-Close)
1/2 Price Wine 4p-8p,
$5 Pitchers (6p-Close),
& 3.25 Sam Adams Draft 4p-8p
While you play Buzztime Trivia

The food is average, but the tacos just might be "awesome".

I recommend getting a table in the back - we get someone to wait on us that way. I recall the bar area getting rather ruckus as the night wore on. Of course, that was part of the charm.

Ok then, looks like tomorrow's event is set for My Brother's Place.  Does anyone want to meet up ahead of time and ride down there together?

Ya. You thinking Shirlington @ 7:00'ish?

That'll work.  Should a reservation be made?  How many people plan to come out?

Weather permitting, I'm in...

Drew

I'm in - anybody taking off from Clarendon-ish?

I'm leaving from Ballston'ish, but am committed to meet a few riders in Shirlington. If you're up for the extra few miles I can meet you in Clarendon and we could head out Washington Blvd -> 395 -> Shirlington to pick up DRKWNG and (maybe) yuu.

Don't think I'm making it. Uncle duties are calling for a little boy who's dad just got sent to Jump masters school. If I do, it'll be on the late side.

An excellent plan.  Where & when?  Around the silver diner seems convienient.

Sweet!

When: 6:45-7:00
Where: The parking lot across Irving street from Silver Diner... I think it's a bank... maybe Wachovia.

So Shirlington at 715?

Ya. 700-715. It's a quick ride down to Shirlington; maybe 10 mins.

Check!  That's actually the place I was thinking of, but had no idea how to descibe it.  I'm directionally retarded.

Keeping an eye on the weather...  Those storm cells coming in from the west are going to be on top of us in an hour or so...

Me too - going to meet the sugarnaut now, then haul ass to Shirl, then haul ass to the bar!

Mongo is getting hassled by Arlington's finest. We'll be late.

For the record, the tacos were awesome!.. [bacon]

I also liked the self-service beer taps... [drink]

Meeting a few new peeps... [beer]

And the rain held off... [clap]

Let me just say that I'm sad I misseed tonight's meetup. I had a perfectly shitty evening stuck at work until I got home and Mike had emailed me to say the 620 was ready to pick up in the morning!  [moto] I've experienced a real mood-U-turn!

I was wondering...  Where the hell was everyone?

Ah yes, it was great meeting you guys, except Emily.  Brian, I owe you $15  ;D.  And the tacos were, in fact, Awesome.  Sum total of 15 drops of rain on both bikes, +1 inspection expired ticket   [puke][leo].

was this Ducatista Emily?...was she flexin her Guns for ya Mongo?...

and was the expired inspection on the Monster or the 1098?

*The* Emily?

She posted someplace ... Guess she's given up lurking and going to be 'alive' again?

Is there more than one Emily?  Strong like dude in little girl package?  I'd met her last year.  Or the previous year.  I've lost track of time since perfecting forward time travel.

Yeah, it was the Monster - inspection sticker is quite visible on that thing.  Though it could've been the 1098 too  ;D.  So much for my never getting them inspected again theory.  Can I borrow somebody's front & rear wheels, that actually have some tread left on them? j/k  :P

That's the one...

As visible as they are - I think you're the first person I've heard of getting ganked for one. Did the officer roll up next to you at a light or something and just happen to notice? OR were you being bad  [evil]

You gotta write a book about your invention! It'll sell and make you lots of money!


I believe the officer was weeping when I came over to see WTF was going on. A tiny, tiny man with a badge and pair of binoculars.

Oooooo kaaaayy

They spotted me from somewhere; I just heard the "DONK DONK"  behind me & saw the lights.  I'm usually really good at spotting them.  "Do you know why we stopped you?"  And I really had no idea!  Why do they even ask that?  My rear tire is pretty bad though - must've happened when I blasted around DC last week  [evil].

Shirlington not exactly a hotbed of crime.  I was probably the first person they talked to all day, and am at least 1ft taller than that poor little dude.

Yep.  I talked her into coming out...

Where's the fun this Tuesday?  i'm in town for a wedding this weekend (out in Ohiopyle, PA) through Thursday and would love to put some faces with DMF avatars.

We'll be staying up in Bethesda & may need to cut out early as that evening might be the only chance to spend time with my best buddy in town & his lovely wife, but if I can make it work tell me where to be & we'll be there.

Cheers,
BRAD

I work in Bethesda...maybe we'll have to just meet for a beer and chatting in Bethesda afterwork?!?!?!


hell....maybe another go at the wonderful ambiance of Hank Dietles?!?!?!...$1.75 Yuengling drafts from 4-7 is their unpublished happy hour special...

We have a guest! Ya, let's do Bethesda'ish to keep the logistics simple. [beer]

Theres a place called Chef Tony's on St Elmo in Bethesda.  I know the owner, couldnt be a nicer guy. 

Cheap lunch specials and there was only one entree more than $20 for dinner (2 soft shell crabs).  He said he could arrange for bike parking in the alley next door or there is garage parking with bike spaces right next to the entrance.

......and Ive fulfilled my "once every ten years at Dietle's" quota!   [evil]


Being old and married, I need something to look at other than smoking derelicts (non biking derelicts) wandering into my space or 300 lbs of drunk chick on the verge of stumbling into my lap.  That's just me.

Excellent -- we're off for the wilds of Ohiopyle in a bit, so will be offline until Monday; I'll check in and find out where folks have landed.

Loads of places in Bethesda, just zoom in with google maps and look at all the forks.

My favorites are RiRa and Rock Bottom, but anything goes.

Let's do the joint there on St.  Elmos.  It's conveniently located close to Signature Cigars, and I can walk over there to get a smoke.  :D

I will take part in that walk! 

Head count and ballpark time would be helpful.

Seven thirty for the time.  We'll have to wait until at least Sunday for a head count.  I'll post up over on .ms and spot...

I teach aerobics from 7-8 but with kidlet being at overnight camp, I'd be up to come over after that.  I'm in the middle of packing to move, so that could be a good evening off!

SWEET!!  Be good to have you there.

Just for clarity, we are talking about Visions, right?

Never mind, I just saw where they are/were changing their name.

So, uh, what the hell place are we going to?

Time/Loc for tomorrow?

Chef Tony's, at 4926 Saint Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814.  http://www.visionsbethesda.com/welcome.html (http://www.visionsbethesda.com/welcome.html)


Seven thirty, as usual.

Rgr, did you get around to making a reservation?  If not, do you want me?

I'm a definite maybe this week.

Any thoughts on parking there? Or is it just catch-as-catch-can on the street?

Spoke with Tony, he's arranging for parking in the alley to the right of his restaurant.  Will confirm tomorrow after I talk to him again.  My powers been out and its been a pia.

I know that Zooom's just came back on this morning - he's in the middle of packing to move and it was a huge pia.

Mines still out and my cell id now f-ng up.  Love it!

We'll probably roll in close to 9...looking forward to it!

Anybody from NoVA planning on riding up together?

I'm planning on going. My departure time is a little in the wind depending on the commute and time to walk dog... But I'm figuring a bit past 7. If you want to bounce up with me - shoot me a PM and we'll figure it out.

Parking:
To the LEFT of Tonys in the Mex Restaurant parking.
or
Across the street in the parking garage.  The bike parking is right next to the handi-capable parking spots. 

Ill be there at 7-1/2.

Cool.  See you there.  Are we going for smokes, or are you bringing some?  ;)

Good to see everyone last night! 

Drk, there is a Cohiba with your name on it.

Yes it was, especially Brad's friend's wife.   [evil]  God almighty she was beautiful!


Have lungs, will smoke.   [thumbsup]

Ok guys (and gals), next week's meet up will be at the Royal Mile Pub, up in Wheaton.  The first Tuesday of the month is supposedly their Scottish Fest night, so it should be grand old time.  Hope to see everyone up there. We'll be moving things back down south a bit for the following week.

Moving this weekend and will definitely need the time off (although perhaps not for good behavior).  I'm teaching again, so it will be on the late side.  Since it's an event - perhaps a bit more dressing up is in order?  hmmmm, wonder if I will have unpacked any corsetry by then? ;D

I'm sort of moving.  I'm at home now, waiting for the movers to come deliver all my shit.  Kind of figure my next week will be spent with a fair amount of unpacking and sorting, intermixed with a large amount general make the beast with two backsing off.

I don't really plan on dressing up any more than what I normally wear when riding.  It's a Scottish pub after all.  ;)

What?  No kilt?

Yes, I know the Royal Mile quite well - I used to play darts down there on a regular basis (that area is now filled with dining tables-or was the last time I was there)

I'm just dressing up for something different (probably won't  happen though)

Trying to impress Roger?  Something tells me he's the sort that would be more impressed the less you wear.  ;)

That's the truth!! [evil]

Hey.........Im shy and innocent!

and just for the record, "dressing up for something different", like what?

:-)

sorry about the 1/2 sentence...just for something different to do!

I am able to actually make this one (I know, I said that last time but the heat conspired). However there were threats of kilts. This will not be tolerated!

Back in Northern Arizona after a long day of planes, (Metro) trains & automobiles and wanted to say thanks & I'm glad I got to meet a few of you this past Tuesday!

And I'll extend again an open invite to come visit up here in the mountains -- we'll show you the town and the canyon roads that surround it.

Cheers,
BRAD

Just to keep it fresh in everyone's memory; Tuesday night at the Royal Mile Pub, in Wheaton. 

Finished the move OUT of my house into the new ones and crawled into bed about 2 a.m.  We still have to finish Zooom's house...I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we can skip out for a few hours. [drink]

I'm in for the Royal Mile.

Sucks that the timing of our moves coincided with each other.  I would have been there to help if I wasn't up to my eyebrows in boxes myself...

Hope to see you guys again though.

Going to try and make it to the meetup tomorrow. Is there a start time?

Get there some time around seven thirty.

Still hoping to make it, but wouldn't be until about nine

Looks doubtful for me. New job has got my schedule all goofed up

Just in time to piss the wait staff off. ;)

Although, it is a pub so they should be able to deal with it.

Howdy fellas!

Fellow owner in the DC area (Arlington)... just came across the CAM forum.  Although I can't make the meet tonight, I am hoping to attend a few of these in the near future!

Take it easy,
Jimmy

Welcome Jimmy!  Glad you made it to us.  Next week's meet will be in Fairfax, so maybe you can attend?

BAH!  Apparently the cable installation is not going as well as planned and that might through a delay into everything tonight.  I'll be flying into DCA from LGA next Tuesday night, so I may just have to reroute into Fairfax before heading home.

Eh?  Did the cable guy set fire to the place?

Edit:  I called the Royal Mile to see if they thought a reservation was in order.  The guy said they don't take reservations on the first Tuesday, and that they would not be able to seat us (if we elect to take a table) until the entire group is there.  So, who plans on coming?  ;) 

Ill be there.  Haggis needs to happen!

sounds like assholes to me.

I'll be there. On time even. ;D

I'm out.

Booo!!!!

I tentatively agree. Anyway I'll be there, need the  [drink] [drink] [drink]

I'll be there around 7:30ish.

Welcome, Jimmy! Hey, is this your bike for sale: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1878929783.html (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1878929783.html)

sorry to have missed it last night....I just got behind the ball on what needed to get done and plugged away at that...

and as far as the cable...seems the line going to the house has such degraded signal that the construction & maintenance division has to get involved and figure out how they are going to deal with this because the line goes under 5 driveways before it gets to our place...oh joy!

Molee, molee molee!

Z, you missed the Muther of All MOLES! 

that should not be a big deal.  they can pull another wire and run a shielded RG58 using the old wire as a pull UNLESS something has chewed thru it which is probably the case.. or soeone has dug into it. 

Nope - not mine!  But looks exactly the same, kinda creeped me out seeing that ad.

-Jimmy

Nice meeting you all last night. Zoom / Dolci - you missed pirates singing sea shanties. It was, uh, an experience.

Damn - and it wasn't even Piratz Tavern (another fine drinking establishment).  I taught and then ended up going home and crashing for almost 9 hours (at Zooom's insistence). He was busy still emptying his place of stuff; I think I semi-coherantly said a few words to him when he got home.

I only have 2 more weeks of no 11-year old so I hope to try and make it out!

Good seeing everyone again last night!  And yes, the singing was quite an experience.

Next week we will be down in Fairfax again, at Sfizi's and there was talk of wanting to do an Old Town meet, possibly on a Thursday the week after.  Thoughts?

Teach on Thursdays but could always make it afterwards!  No munckin on Thursdays.

Sfizi is marking off motorcycle parking for the 10th.  You need to ride an italian bike to take advantage. 

If you plan to come, post up for an informal headcount.

He also has a tv ill see if he can dvr a race....

I'll have the SC there as long as the weather isn't shit.

I'm in cuz Monday's my birthday!

I think I might finally be able to make it to another one of these.

DRK, bring the SC!  I wanna drool over it a bit.   [drool]

I'm in, conditional on weather.

Also, how about Reef in Adams Morgan one of these days?  Easy parking, can keep an eye on the bikes from the roof.  And I likes to look at the fishies.

Ok guys, don't forget; tomorrow night at Sfizi's in Fairfax.  Let me know if anyone wants to meet up in Shirlington and ride down together from there.

Should be dedicated parking.  Any idea how many ppl confirmed so I can tell Lino?

I'm out. Things are just not going my way. Bike project is taking longer than hoped and has more hassles AND it seems my AC walked off it's last leg last night.

Need a loaner window ratt'ler?  I've got a couple sitting in my shop.

It may come to that. Waiting to hear from the condo assoc about HVAC vendors... then I find out how much of my first child this will cost me.

Might not be riding for a while if the bike needs some costly bits like a shock rebuild

I'm still in.  Hesitant to take the World's Loudest Clutch to the Shirl, due to the inspection police umpalumpas.

Can't make it this week.  Got to be up in Baltimore around 8.

So, other than the people that have posted on here, two people from Ducatispot said they were going to make it along with one other guy from work. 

Went by a place in Reston town center called Jacksons.  Outdoor seating with a line of bikes out front.  Two of which were a red Streetfighter and a white 696. 

BS'ed with the owners (father and son) and told them about this here site. 

Might be a good place to put in the queue.

DRK, what time are you thinking for meeting up?  I might be down for that.

Around seven?

I'm tryin' to be in tonight, but not confirmed yet.

You already confirmed.  See?

Can't back out now.   ;D

Hows about meet in front of the Carlyle on the strip at 7?  Or across the street at the brewery place. I'm hard to miss.

I told Lino 7:30

www.sfizi.com (http://)

Thanks for keeping me honest, Drk! Unfortunately, work had me by the balls tonight. I still haven't figured out why I'm not independently wealthy and free from all this working stuff.  [beer]

On a bright note, my frame sliders came in so I can go sweat in the garage for 5 minutes and and worry about my works a little less.  [thumbsup] [moto]

Thanks to Al, Isaac and Rick for showing up.  The rest of you guys missed out on a good spot.  I'd really like to make Sfizi's a regular, second Tuesday of the month spot but it sure would be nice to get a bit more solid of a showing...

Excellent food, excellent company.  Good call!  [thumbsup]  Leaving, lost Ben out of the gate, and I think I lost Al & Issac at the light.  Ah well, I have no control over first gear.  IT controls ME!

sorry, kids.  hour and a half with no traffic puts me too far for that one unless I plan reeeeeeaaaaaly far ahead for a Tuesday.

cool that a crowds doing something though.

lol  No, Al and I hung back and waited to turn left.  Isaac went straight.

sorry I missed it but the travel yesterday kicked my butt.  Can't make Tuesdays though since we've got the kid so we're out.

No worries.  I blame Brian anyhow.   ;D

Oh, I thought thats who she was talking about.....

 ;D

Ahhh, wifey constantly uses that one on me.......couldnt hold it in......

completely off topic, but PICS OF THE AU PAIR!!! 

Oh Hell NO! 

Ive already got enough hound dogs sniffing around.......from the life guard at the pool to some old douchebag (around 40) that, just yesterday, asked her out while HIS WIFE AND THREE KIDS were swimming less than 50 feet away.

Shes 25 but I feel protective of her because she is nice to everybody and some people take it the wrong way. 

With your affinity for brown girls, you'll end up buying the house next door!  I am doing you a favor by not posting pics.

 ;D

Oh...  So many things to be said here...   [laugh] [laugh] 

.......just for the record.......I wasnt the 40 year old douchebag hitting on her while my wife and kids were swimming......

(that time!)

 [evil]

cough, a DMF owner happens to be local, cough.

(that means no pics, not that I get dibs... just so we're all on the same page).

 ;D [laugh]

The subject of the photo would of course be a Ducati.......she will be sitting on it for visual scale.......this is a Ducati forum after all.

You make it down to one of drkwngs meetups, and I'll bring pics......I might even drag her out.

Of course!   [evil]  I think my daughter believes Brian is her older brother...although she occasionally introduces him as her father (which of course makes him run away)

Is she past the crush phase?

Mostly past the crush phase...although there is still some showing off going on.  She obviously thinks of him as a "parent" more than anything since she doesn't seem to give two thoughts to changing her clothes in front of him.

>gaaah!<

my thoughts exactly.

I think Isaac was reacting more to the fact that she could have ever had a crush on Brian.  ;)

ahhh - got it.

Ok, so what is everyone's thoughts on this coming week? 

Irish Inn on MacArthur.  Jacksons in Reston.  Kava in Germantown.  All worthy of exploration.  Kava should happen on a Thursday I hear......

cough......good guys.......cough

So what's the dirt on the Irish joint? 

Work is going to be really hectic this week for me.  Might not be able to make it anywhere until next Tuesday...  Also, a couple people have expressed interest in doing a Thursday night thing, and maybe down at Old Town.  Thoughts?

It's a neat place off on it's on, just off MacAurthur, near Glen Echo. I've stopped there for lunch one time. Seemed cool enough. Big oak bar and a bit of an older school feel to it.

and if you get drunk enough in the summertime...you can wander up to the carousel and ride the ponies drunk!...LOL

So what's the consensus for tonight? Are we going to the Irish pub in Glen Echo?

I will be unable to make it tonight. More than half of my class admitted to cheating on a take home assignment, so I must dream up ways to torture them on the final which I'm giving Friday. Bwahahaha!

Admitted to cheating???  I don't know what those words mean. [evil]

Can you imagine?!? I caught 4 of them red handed, but I always give people an opportunity to self-refer to the office of judicial programs (it's a huge pain in the ass if I have to refer them, but easy as pie for me if they self-refer.) So I tell the whole class that this is their opportunity to self refer before I refer them and 22 out of 40 either admitted or were ratted out by their peers. It's not uncommon to have cheaters, but I've never seen or even heard of a group this large being caught. I just got home though and my Termis came in the mail, so I'm cheesin' anyway!  ;D ;D ;D

Anyone going to the Irish joint?  I could go for a couple good beers....

I just got home from work, and have to be back there at five in the morning.  I'm drinking myself to sleep here at home...

Cool, weekly meetups at Drkwngs crib!

Just as long as you bring a few cigars and the au pair.   [evil]

Dude, took her for a bike ride down to Old Town on Saturday........she LOVES the Monster.  (This was a wifely sponsored event)

Dude, bring her over.  My bike is much cooler than a silly old Chromo.   [evil]


She really has no idea, does she?

Somebody mentioned a beer or two in the Old Town tonight?  It's nice; I'll probably be out & about for a bit.  Or the Reef Roof (Adams Morgan).  Or Clarendon Ballroom roof, though I'd probably walk there.

So who's up for a meet this week?  It's a bit late to try and plan something for tomorrow, so what's say we do a Thursday night in Old Town?

Huh, I was just posting to ask what was going on this week. I might be able to do Thurs since Old Town is so convenient.

I could only do tomorrow night (and was planning on attending) but there are plenty of other weeks as well. I'll be in OC chasing the girlfriend around Thursday night.

Ok, Old Town on Thursday - How about Chadwicks?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chadwicks,+Old+Town,+Alexandria,+VA&sll=38.844771,-77.094468&sspn=0.012267,0.022252&ie=UTF8&hq=Chadwicks,+Old+Town,&hnear=Alexandria,+Virginia&ll=38.802731,-77.039885&spn=0.000767,0.001391&t=h&z=20&iwloc=A (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chadwicks,+Old+Town,+Alexandria,+VA&sll=38.844771,-77.094468&sspn=0.012267,0.022252&ie=UTF8&hq=Chadwicks,+Old+Town,&hnear=Alexandria,+Virginia&ll=38.802731,-77.039885&spn=0.000767,0.001391&t=h&z=20&iwloc=A)

And, I'd like to point out that that running group, with all the nice young ladies (ahem Darkwing) is still meeting Tuesday evenings in Shirlington at Cap City.... just sayin'

I am actually a bachelor until next week, my family went to cape cod.. I can't take off work for a while so ... I'm stuck at home... alone... with a fridge full of beer... full control of hte remote... i am going to eat steak and taco bell every day and the cat doesn't mind if i fart constantly or shit with the door open.

So... where is this place tonight?  I might take the 600ss if I can bleed the brakes this afternoon. 

There's been nothing laid out for this evening - it was shifted to Thursday in Old Town Alexandria. I nominated Chadwicks as the venue, but it's still open if you've got better in Old Town.

I'm with ducatiz, I'm flying 100% solo for once and have the desire and means to drink, eat, and fart far more than typically is allowed.

Does anyone have a desire to do something smaller tonight?

Ok, Chadwicks it is.  Thursday night at seven thirty.

Posted up on Ducatispot and Ducatims.

noe to self...if going to Chadwicks, bring gas filtration mask for excessive methane leaks!!!

;)  :D

Plan on farting it up?

IF??? no, no, no, there is no if ;)

I'll be there, plan on bringing a guest with me.

I'm out. 

Pulled my make the beast with two backsing back out.  About to take some drugs and go to rara rand.

All that being a bachelor was too much for you eh?  ;)

laff it up fuzzball

i am building a workshop.  alone.  it's not easy work and not so limber you will be once you reach 900 years old, mmm?

Been watching Star Wars too I see. 

cranked up the LaserDisk player.. I have the original version trilogy on LaserDisk and can't bear to part with it...  can't watch it with the mrs around..  i mean properly, with a beer or 10, popcorn and a few buddies to cheer when we see leia's nipples.

Good meeting you guys last night, my wife had a great time too. ;D

Ian, when are you going to show us the bike?

Brian (sugonaut) still there? News about your bike?

When my neck isn't messed up and stupid clients aren't making bad decisions.... Hmm let me check that last condition. If I say that... then I'd never be out again.

I showed up for the first time in recent memory.  I must have gone to the wrong place.  The Chadwicks I went to had a VW GTI meet up. 

SHOOSH YOU!! 

  ;D

LMAO!  Still trying to figure out the Ducati-VW link.....

Maybe we can get Duc and VW GTI parking spaces at the next meet up.

Ok guys, what works best for everyone next week?  Tuesday or Thursday?  I'm thinking we should try the Irish Inn up in Glenn Echo.  Thoughts?

http://www.irishusa.com/irishinn/ (http://www.irishusa.com/irishinn/)

"The Inns History" tab is an interesting read.

Tuesday for me is better for me

For anyone interested, Baltimore Area Ducati is getting together at Gina's Cantina in Millersville on Wednesday night at 6 pm.

who is this B.A.D. of whom you speak?

is this the Ducati group from Meetup.com?...

meetup.com-baltimoreareaducati

I think Matt runs the group.

I can do a 6:00 wed at Gina's , good call Art

I vote Tues Irish Inn...

Just got shit news from work...no fun for me Tues! [bang] [bang]

Yes, this is the now or soon to be defunct Meetup.com group. We started to get some traction finally but not soon enough to justify the meetup.com fees. I've only met two of the guys out in the scary real world but so far so good.

Gina's has great food, looks like 6-8 people are "confirmed". All are welcome.

Ok, on Tuesday preferred and one can't for Tuesday.  Any other potential takers? 

I'll do tomorrow, can't Thursday.  Probably be on 4 cuz me bike is running like S!  It sounds like a Volkswagen...... [puke]

[Ducks]

Probably in, I'll know for sure tomorrow.

Ok then.  Impromptu meet up tomorrow night at the Irish Inn, in Glen Echo.  Show time is half seven.

<::throws a stock Ducati muffler at you::>

I am out...

Head out to the B.A.D. meet at Gina's on Wednesday, we can talk ducs and dubs.

I'm out.

would love to...but unlikely as I get off work at 5pm in Bethesda and would have to head home 1st...which might put me there by like 7:45-8-ish coming from Gaithersburg ( I know, maybe not really, but it would sure feel like it!)....besides, I think my new battery for the Gran Canyon will be showing up Wednesday ( I hope!) and I would be puttin it in the bike.

Finally a night I can do...... Except the redsox are in town so I'll be at the game tomorrow. 

So you can't do it...  [roll]

I'll be there around 8ish.

Sitting outside, on the side.

Quote of the evening - Roger: "I feel like a girl."

doesn't he always with his man-boobs?...LOL

You know who loves my man boobs??

Yo Momma!

Let's put it in context.  We ended up dividing the bill like yentas because someone declared they were getting screwed on a four way split because they were a beer behind........as if it wouldn't come out even over the next few meet-ups...... [roll]

Hey how are you guys doing?  Do you ever meet north of 495?

Yo Mama so fat she downloaded the cheats for Wii fit

 ;D ;) [cheeky]

yarrr...we have in weeks past...our social cruise director "DRKWNG" a.k.a. "Julie" has been keeping a good balance of North/South meet-ups!

BTW Nice to meet you guys and gals I'm Marcin from Ellicott city have an 07S4RS for a few years now and looking to get more involved in the Ducati social circle. Ill try to stay current with this thread and meet some riders.

welcome!

[laugh] [laugh]


We will probably be back up on the north side of the beltway this coming Tuesday, then back down to Fairfax on the 14th.


What do you think you are, a bloody pirate or something?


And so it begins...

yes...and yes it does Julie.

I can see that one sticking.....

:-)

Sad thing is, the VA vanity plate "Julie" is already taken... 

did you try it as JUL1E?

and you know this...why?

he is starting to warm up to the idea of being called Julie very nicely and wants to fully embrace his Julie-ness in all aspects of his life...


next, a lifesize cardboard cut-out for the corner of his room....

that shouldn't be that difficult to arrange

<--- I know a guy.

Excellent.... [evil]

Simply because I don't take myself quite so as serious as others do...   [thumbsup]

Yay!

Love the new avatar, Julie!!!

I hope the next time we hit the Royal Mile you're sporting this look again:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/ELOVE124PIRATE.jpg)

Nice find!
 [laugh]

One of My.Favorite.Episodes.EVER!

Is that evil, nee DARK Julie? DRKJLY?

 [clap] [cheeky] [clap] [cheeky]

So, no one has really kicked out any ideas for this weeks meet.  So with that in mind, how about hitting Cap City in Shirlington again?  Been a while since we've been there, and it is fairly central.  Next week will be back at Sfizi's in Fairfax, then want to try and do something a bit on the north easterly side so Chris might come down.  Thoughts?

Shirlington works for me :)

Northeast side means I'll make an appearance as well, but I dunno if that should be incentive or a cautionary tale.

Imagine that.  ;) 

Ok, limited feedback from everyone, so let's move this week's meet to Thursday.  As of right now, the plan is to meet at Capital City in Shirlington on Thursday, at seven thirty.

Booo Thursday's not the good day.

Ok, so is there any interest in a meet up this week?

I'm in for Thursday. I hear Shirlington is the place to be...

Likely in, I'll know for sure later.

Where's the spot for those who are VA-impaired?

So is there a meet tonite and where is it exactly?

Capital City Brewing in Shirlington

From DC/ Points north - go south on 395 - Get off at the Shirlington Exit. At the end of the ramp you'll come to a light. Go through that and take the next left (there's no light) And go to the end of the block. Cap city will be on your right. Take the right to park out front.

If you come to a 2nd light, with a parking lot on your left you've over shot. Just hang a Left - left

Seven thirty, at Capital City Brewing.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=capital+city+brewing,+shirlington&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.215051,84.902344&ie=UTF8&hq=capital+city+brewing,&hnear=Fairlington+-+Shirlington,+Arlington,+Virginia&z=16 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=capital+city+brewing,+shirlington&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.215051,84.902344&ie=UTF8&hq=capital+city+brewing,&hnear=Fairlington+-+Shirlington,+Arlington,+Virginia&z=16)

How late do you guys hang out? I'll be coming from Elicott City and get off work at 6pm?

Just twist the right handle all the way until it stops, you'll get there in time.  ;) 

Seriously though, we'll probably be there until at least nine thirty, maybe later.

Great then I'm rolling down and I'm guessing I'm lookin for helmets once there?

Helmets, drag queen, mankinis, the whole lot!  [laugh]

If I see a single mankini I'm leaving.

In, on Monster, assuminging Frick & Frack are handing out inspection expired tickets.

Ok, I'm here and waiting on the table. They are a bit busier than they thought they would be. Bike is parked around the corner, on Quincy.

Have one for me! Wish I could make it.

Good times!  Nice Hanging with Steve & Marcin!  And Ben was there too.  Caroline Wozniacki was who I was thinking of -  hit her up on the wiki. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Wozniacki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Wozniacki)

LEMMEE GUESS.....there was a girl there that turned Ben's head that looked like her, but she didn't pay him the time of day due to his crossdressing mankini wearing presentation of himself.

Good times last nite great to meet you guys! The ride is not soo bad now that I know my way and have lights.  And yeah she is hot gotta love the polish girls.  BTW if the speed cameras did not flash does that mean it didn't get me? I got a little carried away on 395 through the tunnels and I might have broken the speed limit.

I think you'll be fine - not sure if motos register on those things.  After 3 attempts to get the 1098 inpected today (first 2 places out of stickers, 3rd guy sick WTF!!!) I've given up.  And now watching... tennis.

Negative - Ben prefers the Williams'.

yeah...but is he more partial to Venus or Serena?...and does he prefer the more mainstream look of now or the colored braids that they used to do?

Similar thing happened to me on Wednesday. I got the car inspected at the 3rd station. First 2 stations asked me to "come back tomorrow" because of no stickers. Too early in the month? WTF? Well, I ended up at the Midas at the corner of Lee Hwy and Washington Blvd. They prolly do M/C too.

Nah, not really.  They're to...  Well, just not for me.  ;)

Anyhow, next week is time to hit Sfizi's again. 

One must probe deep into the Tao of Ben for answers to such questions.  The Tao is located next to the prostate, so good night & good luck.

that must make for a fun date

Tuesday is out for me this week and next...Thursday works if folks are game.

I'm in for Sfizi.

I'm in for Thursday. Bike is currently getting it's 7500 mile service, some new tires, fork and some more red accents.

Sfizi nights are (at the owner's request) always Tuesdays.  Not sure how many people are in, but I'll be heading that way some time close to seven.  Duc is still at the Pond, so I'll be on the KTM.

Out, I'll be in Louisville 'til Thursday. Say 'ciao' to the owner for me ;)

I think he would be up for any night.

Tuesdays were in anticipation of getting a crowd, we've only been getting a handful so I doubt he would mind moving it to Thurs.

Fair enough then.  Want to ring him up, or should I do it?

i'd just email him.  he replies on his bb.

So is this happening tonight? I don't mind getting stuck with Ben on date night, but there's a lot of fish in the sea (and I wouldn't be caught dead riding pregnant dog on a KTM).

lol  Fecker!!

As I mentioned in the sms, we're pushing this week's meet back to Thursday again.  Still going to Sfizi's though. 

Alright, I'm in for this evening. Be gentle boys, it's my first time. Where is this place with all the consonants, sfizi?

I might be out this week, won't know until later today.. .:-(

Sfizi Cafe
10826 lee highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

Thursdays are usually bad for me, but I'm tentative tonight. If anything I'll be late.

Speaking of... what time do you jokers get together?

Folks start to trickle in around 7-730'ish. Some later than that. Depends how hungry and thirsty you are.

Not sure yet - waiting on a couple of other things first.

Weather's looking a touch spotty for riding...   >:(

I was still planning on heading down... anyone going to be there?

A friend once asked me what happens when you ride a motorcycle in the rain. My inelegant response was "you get wet".

I will.  I'll cage it though if it's looking to wet...

Well one is better than none. See you shortly.

Change of plans. Just now getting out of the office and checked Google Traffic. F That. Black line all the way down 95, 495, and 66.

I'm in for the next one, riding in the rain kinda sucks, riding in the rain in stop and go traffic for two hours to go 50 miles is over my pain quota.

Ok, looks like tonight is a wash.  Several tentatives, but it looks like the weather killed it. 

sfizi next tuesday then?

Sure.  I'll still be on the KTM though, unless of course some one wants to take me out to the Pond.   :D

Wait, there is mention of possibly meeting in DC.  http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42083.new;topicseen#new (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42083.new;topicseen#new)

Yep, we'll do another one in the district some time soon.  Trying to make sure that everyone gets a chance to have something local.  Next week will be a Tuesday meet, and at Sfizi's, due to this week's meet getting rained out.  After that we can either do the district or maybe head somewhere NE so Chris can come out.

Quick bump, tomorrow night will be down at Sfizi's, in Fairfax.  Weather looks about perfect, so we won't be getting rained out.  Anybody planning on coming out?

I'm out this week with my (hopefully) last Tues work commitment.

Blow it off. 

tempting...but I'm the speaker and my boss will be there. Should probably go if I'm planning to get a new-ish bike soon.

Super Duke?   [evil]

tell them you have an attack of highly infectious hemorrhoids.

i'm in.

I'm out.  Boy has some kind of respiratory problem, and the first appointment we could get is at 7 pm.  I didn't know they take appointments that late, but the alternative is to take him to the ER, which just won't happen.

Ok, was anyone else going to make it out? 

I can't make it tonight, co-worker from out of town is visiting, wife and I are taking her out for sushi.

Oh well, guess it's not happening then...

After much woe, looks like I'll be back on the roads shortly.

But on the proper topic - let's set a plan for next week. The planning has been going on later and later.

Ok, let's do it in the district this time.  Any suggestions?

Adams Morgan
Southwest Waterfront
Georgetown waterfront
National Harbor
Iron Horse Taproom in Chinatown

Add Capitol Hill

I'm still out next week! Besides I'd have to visit any of the district spots via cabin john or something.

Even if we do it on Thursday instead?

I can do Thursday!!!!

Ok, so let's do it for next Thursday.  I'd like to get a pretty decent turnout for this one, as it's been a while.

I don't know squat about places in the District, so I'm going to leave the selection to you.   [thumbsup]

Seriously? I have a social life like Mongo...We'll be hitting a McDonalds.

Just kidding.

I'm open to suggestions from the peanut gallery.

I might be on the later side.

if we do the district...as much as I like most of the areas you are suggesting...I think Adam's Morgan serves us best with the bike ogling and chatter that usually occurs at these kinds of events...and so we can see who's pulling up and when and all...

have a preferred spot in AdMo?

Asylum

Thursday - Asylum?  Sounds like an excellent weekend warm-up to me.

+1 for Asylum and bike ogling!   [thumbsup]

Check, check & check.  We don't have to actually go to Asylum to park there.  I'm partial to the Reef roof (across street).

But Asylum usually (but not always) seems to have Delerium Tremens...mmmm, pink lollyphants.

on draft no less...

I like the Reef as well too.  My favorite spot though is Madam's Organ on the top outside.  It's kind of a hidden, laidback spot.

Sounds like we got the fixins for a bar crawl!

Adams Morgan def. has the choice spot with mcy-only parking right out front. I do like the idea of being outside if the weather is warm(ish) so a rooftop dealie would help. Why's DC gotta be so stuck up and not allow us to stand on the sidewalk drinking beah?
Thursday night means I can make it (lucky yous) - but may also mean AM will be a tad crowded.

I may be able to make this. [drink]

Seems Asylum is a popular spot. As such, the weekly meet up next week will be on Thursday (9/30) at Asylum in Adams Morgan.

Chemico Imperat! [leo]

Ave Chemico, morituri te salutant! [laugh]

Check.  I'll be there with jock on outside of jeans.  Well hello, ladies.

Inter caecos regnat strabo!  8)

Nerds ipsa loquitur.

So the weather bastards are threatening heavy rain on Thursday. Let's hope they're wrong or that it clears out by evening. I'm sick of rain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what time we talkin down there?...7:30-ish?...or what?

That's the usual.

A glimmer of weather-hope?

"1 PM to 5 PM THURSDAY
Rain tapers SW to NE. Temps 72-76."

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalweathergang/2010/09/tropical_storm_nicole_remnants.html?hpid=news-col-blog (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalweathergang/2010/09/tropical_storm_nicole_remnants.html?hpid=news-col-blog)

As much as I hate to say it, tomorrow's weather looks to be shit.   [thumbsdown]

Weather will be fantastic as I  am going to drive.

Hope you have a snorkel on it, plenty of flooding and washouts.

I wish I'd gotten the new hoses for my s2r brake uograde this week.  Dammit.

I'm beginning to get a little hopeful for tonight. WJLA's chance of rain plummets to 30% at 2pm through 7pm then drops to 0%. Maybe we'll get lucky and get to Asylum.

Let's just wait and see, forecast might change for the better or the worse.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! If it stops raining, I'll be able to pick up my nused [moto]. It'll be a shame if I don't get to show it off.

yup....weathermen....only people who get paid to guess and don't really get hung out to dry for being wrong....damn I'd love their job sometimes....


what nused ride did you get?

Nused? That some sorta a new fangled slang?

new to the possessor used

I'm picking up Tocino's new (to me), (lightly) used dogged out by him S2R1K. Now I'll have a harem of 2 Italian mistresses!

Sesame Street Lesson for Yuu: <channeling Maria> "Neewwww ... plus uuuused ... makes nused; nuuuused" ;D

Welcome to the club [thumbsup]

Oooohkay smart guy... Son now you can be slow on two bikes :)

bwaa bwaa bwaa

you gonna jump on his 620 and school him while he is puttering on the S2R1K?

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Zinnnnngggg!  

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Fast on a slow bike  = fun. I'd ring the snot from a 620 now... So Jim, about your 620...

Did I mention the flat spot on the wheel from hitting that curb practicing stoppies? Don't worry, I used Ajax and a steel brush and buffed it right out. You like the urban-decay look right? :)

Capitol Weather Gang say a good chance DC rain will start clearing late afternoon and the rain later is prob. to the east so tonight might be alright. Of course this storm has been hard to pin down...

I just got the call that the parts are in to replace the shoe slider in the swingarm, so I'll be dropping it off at the shop after the ark lands.

How do you keep 2 bikes in your parking garage?  You must not have a car.  I have to jam mine into a space by a random column.  I wouldn't have a way to even keep 2 bikes unless I kept 1 of them somewhere else.

I rode my bicycle to work this morning from Chinatown to Rosslyn.  Holy crap.  I feel like I went to a water park.

Hmmmmm...well about that parking situation. We've got a tandem spot with a car and a jeep (that I'm supposed to be selling) in it so there's room to put one bike between them and then there's the usual motorcycle spot that I've been squatting in for the last couple of months since it's easier to get out of in the morning.

I got tired of my bike parking situation so I bought a house with a garage.

That's Holy Carp for you ;)

I get so bored when the weather's crappy.  Uuuugggghhh.  Would love to see Rock Creek now.

About that jeep...

I will not be able to get out tonight.

I'm still in if peeps Ducs are a swimming

dolci and I are on the fence....seein how she feels...

I'm also on the fence. Buying Tocino's bike in a bit and hope the weather at least holds off till I can get it home...but REALLY hope it holds off all evening so I can head down to asylum.


WJLA has the rain dropping from 90 to 40 at 7. Let's hope they're right for a change.

I'm still up for going out there if the weather holds.  I was planning on showing up around 8.   I guess I'll just check back to see what others are doing.

It's raining again here.   [thumbsdown]

Out - it's only going to get worse.  Anybody up for a resched for manana noche?

Weather.com shows 95% starting at 7 and then 100%. I say pass for tonight, [thumbsdown] and tomorrow we'll see.

Damn weather, I was finally going to be able to make it to one of these.   :'( I won't be able to go tomorrow, but maybe next week.

Bummer too.  I just dressed up all my Duc's wounds :). If tomorrow we may need another location. AM is typically nuts on a Friday night. Two weekends ago they have a sobriety checkpoint when you crossed the Calvert Street bridge.

Yeah, they very commonly have a speed trap set up at the end of that bridge also.  Let's just say I know from a very unpleasant personal experience not to speed there now. [bang]

Not likely to be able to go tonight (Kidlet and teaching aerobics at 7 a.m. tomorrow)...next week Zooom and I are doing Moto/route Safety for the Komen 3-day so we'll be out from Friday-Sunday.  However, although we have to start at 3 a.m. thursday night/Friday morning.....Thursday evening early might be an option....

Next week no rain but I hear there will be a plague of locusts.

But that's ok, cause we can either cover them with chocolate or deep fry them

 Just throwin' it out there for this week: Asylum Tues? Asylum Thurs? Somewhere else?

I'm thinking: let's plan for Tuesday and keep Thursday as a rain date.

As for location, anything goes for me, but I'd like to remind everyone that the first Tuesday of the month is Sea Chanty at the Royal Mile in Wheaton.  [beer]

HELLS YEA!!!  And Roger sings this time damnit! 

But, it looks like rain on Tuesday.   [thumbsdown]

Yea.  The chances of that happening are slim and none.   [thumbsdown]

Asaggi Mozzarella bar in bethesda would be good if we got front row seating.....not cheap but good.  Or Jacksons in Reston Town Center.  Would be great to drown out the Hardleys that gather there.

re-do on last week's DC round: Asylum on Thursday?

I'll be in Texas drinking too much beer, eating too much BBQ, and generally making terrible life decisions. You guys drink a few for me, I'll drink a few for you.

I'm in for either day.

+1

Whenever, wherever I'm in.

Just be sure to park away from any luxury SUVs.

You kiddin' me? Imma find the Escalade with the most bling, park my 750 next to it and then sit and wait with my camera (just in case)  [evil]

dolci and I are out...we have crew meetings for the Komen Save the Boobies 3 Day walk on Thursday and then being up at the ass crack side of way to freaking early to crew the event Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

Not sure who's gonna get out of that Escalade but the SUVs in my area are typically driven by way too in shape soccer moms.  GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Well I'm voting Thursday because I can't make tonight (plus no one has yet stated tonight).

Let me fix that: I am *declaring* that Thursday night will be the rain date from last week's thang. If anyone has a preference in DC over Asylum that's fine with me, otherwise I'll sees youz there around 7:30ish.

Sound good?

Tocino has spoken. Sounds good to me. See you Thurs

Thursday is good.  Now I'll just have to talk myself into riding the SC instead of the SD.

I think I will be able to make it to this. [thumbsup]

Oh, do you own a Ducati? I've never seen you on one.

(I'm one to talk, I don't even own a Monster any more)

It makes a showing from time to time.   :D

But it might go away if I really git bit by the MV bug...

well...the Guzzi is a bit of a monster in it's own way!

keep the SD and add an F3 eh?

F4


[evil]

I think you seriously owe it to yourself to test ride an S1000RR before you make that mistake then...

or even better... do a few days on one with Keith Code down at VIR.   

zing...much better idear!

The BMW does absolutely nothing for me.  It's a whole lot of meh...


I am seriously game for going to ride with/learn from Keith.  Just don't like that bike.

In for tonight  ;D

+1 tho I'll probably drop off the 750 at home and pick up the 900 first.

What time are we meeting?

Normal time....730ish, but the party doesn't start till you get there.  :o

Asylum at 7:30, right?

Welcome to CAM, Autohag. Asylum 7:30

Hopefully some of the DC peeps that've been scarce will show (I should talk). Going to be a beautiful night.

If you're coming, I'm not! [evil]

Just kidding! ;D

I think 696 is planning to come. Don't know anything about smokeyduc. I don't know if any of these other folks are from DC...all you damn suburban riff-raff!

I would be one of those peeps.  I plan on coming out at 7:30.  And since Chemico lives across the street, if I see him pulling out at the same time, I will be forced to roll up on him, remove my glove, slap him in the helmet with it, and challenge him to a motorcycle duel. [laugh]

 [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]
I bow before your humor!

What time you heading up there? I'm still at work, but may try to slip home before heading to admo. I've got a new, highly-offensive shirt that I need to sport but forgot at home. [evil]

I'm thinking of maybe leaving the house at 7:30.  I don't have much to do after work today, so I'm flexible if you wanted to head up together.  Just let me know.

If I could fit into it I would rock my "WANTED: Meaningful Overnight Relationship" but......

See ya'll around 7:30/8:00

Sitting outside of asylum waiting for folks to show up...

Home safe. See you guys Saturday.

Think Drkwing may have followed Tocino... That's not the way back to the dirty Vag-inia. Ah well great seeing/meeting everybody!

Good times.  See everybody on Saturday.

Nope, sure didn't.

Ah good.

Brian, aka tuangous, aka sugonaut, good to see you again!

Nope - he went right when I went left. Rock Creek is the scenic way to go - almost no lights and much less traffic!

You just have to watch our for Bambi!

Yeah no kidding!  Those buggers are all over that side of Rock Creek at night.  And upper GW Prkway around 1-3am, bejesus.

The biggest thing I worry about is the messed up entrance to the park at that point. While they've covered up the potholes and what-not from last winter, it's still really wavy and bumpy where you turn in. Taking that left to head northbound there was a nice sized hole right in the middle.
Oh, that and the Virginia drivers going 20 trying to read their GPS so they can figure out how to get out of there.  [evil]

I was going through Rock Creek this week at a spirited pace and came around a corner.  I hit a nice patch of concrete that sent my front airborne for a split second.  My steering wheel did a little quick back and forth too.  I thought I was going to go into a tank slapper for a second.  Scared the crap out of me.

Now you're getting some speed!

Ditto. Will try to catch up with you guys on Sunday.
- B

Do not try, do.  :D

How was the interview? 

Weather for both Tuesday and Thursday is spotty this week.  Anybody feel up for a Wednesday meet?

Sure!

Anyone feel like hitting up Rhodeside, for old time's sake?  It's going to be a Wednesday after all.   ;)

Why not. Pretty central, it's been ages.... nice outside secton

+1 Sure, why not ;)

Sounds good to me.

Bah, business trip to Vegas this week, fly out Wednesday morning.

Ok, three bites makes it official; Rhodeside it is.  Meet up around seven thirty.   [thumbsup]

For those who haven't done Rhodes before. They have a small lot, so we attempt to obnoxiously glom any of the closest spots - Generally going a bike a spot for the 1st couple we can get control of.

Also, there is 1 street spot right out front, and some marging areas of the side walk that have been put to use in the past.

Bump to make sure it stays in everyone's mind.  Rhodeside tomorrow night!   [thumbsup]

Yes, mother  [roll] [roll] [roll]

He misses you when you're not around, Sweet-P!  ;)

 [laugh] [laugh] [puke] [laugh] [laugh]

Such a bunch of tender lads around here.

Julie the Cruise Director even texted me to make sure I knew...even though I had already read it and whatnot...

How late do you think you'll be there?

cause she be teachin a class tonight...

Damaged goods and I will in be in attendance.

Probably until at least ten or so.

I'm out for tonight, had to push start the bike. Made it home ok, time to get some dinner then head back to the garage with the multimeter.  ??? :-\ >:(

Thanks to those who came out tonight.  Good seeing all of you. 

For next Wednesday, it's bacon time!!

http://www.restaurantthree.com/ (http://www.restaurantthree.com/)

Julie - that looks very tempting.  I probably wouldn't get down there until 9:30 since I teach until 8 and then have to lock up but for  [bacon] it might just be worth it!

 [bacon] [drink] :o [thumbsup]

So...  Does anyone intend on coming out tomorrow?

yes, but with DMFers in Texas.  sorry.

Sorry, can't make Wednesdays. And tomorrow's all about bacon too!

Weak sauce!!  You'll go hang out with a bunch of foreigners, but you won't hand with the local guys... 

  [cheeky]

I know you're lonely.. but man...

I'm a no go.

Between my having a cold, my son being sick, and working my ass off, I haven't been able to get out lately.  I have scheduled some time tomorrow to finally wipe my ass and to watch 11 hours of racing.

Teaching tonight and have not yet packed the Ventura for the trip tomorrow so I'm out; out course, I could always change my mind again.   ;D

Ok if no one will be ther I am out

Yea...  Looks like it's a wash.  Pretty sad...

It's OK as I didn't get to have nappy-pooh( I think that is hyphenated)

I had a terrible date there once.  Food was mediocre, and the date was even more mediocre-er.

Who was he?

You remember, you didn't even offer to split the check!  And that's when I decided no more dates with she-males.

Why would I split the check for you and your date?  I was there with my wife, sitting two tables away watching you nibble on your date's ear and sideburns [puke].

 [puke]

We all know Mongo prefers mustaches to sideburns...
(http://flavorwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bs-mustaches.gif)

That is a pretty hot onesie; stuff Ducatiz into an XXXXXL version and I may give him another shot.

it would certainly make it easier to hide the junk

Any plan for this week? I'm out for Thursday but can probably make it out Wednesday.

Har - I could make Thursday but not Wednesday.

If Thursday were in the cards what would people think about some cask ale at ChurchKey? (14th and R.I. in the District)

Weather looks better for Thursday.

Thursday it is!  Sorry Art, but the weather looks pants for tomorrow. 

It's no worries, I don't get back from Orlando until 8 or so so I'm out for this week but next is open...ish.

I'm down for ChurchKey

is that NE or NW??

NW.  It's the former Dakota Cowgirl. 
(I can't go.)

NW. It's about a block north of Thomas Circle. 5 cask ales. 50 taps.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2010/03/26/the-best-of-d-c-in-food-and-drink-the-year-of-churchkey/ (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2010/03/26/the-best-of-d-c-in-food-and-drink-the-year-of-churchkey/)

mmm and afterwards ice cream at pitango (P st between  14 and 15)! [drool]

The weather tomorrow is unbelievable. High of 77. Gonna cool off fast, but then the cask ale is sure to warm things up! Any DC peeps attending?

In and will ask 696er if he's in as well. 

what time do people plan on showing up?

I'll be there around 7, but if I don't see anyone there I'll go get some gelato aperitif :D

I'll be there a little after that.  Got a few more things to get done here at the flat before I head out.

For those who missed the meetup last night you missed a good one.  Great Ducs, GREAT beers and a GREAT SCENERY

Agreed - that Black Tea ESB was gooood.

Any thoughts this week? I might suggest Northern Arlington (Ballston I think) to accommodate our boy with the busted 696. Thursday?

Wednesday works better for me. I'll be on baby patrol Thursday but, if we do Ballston (or Clarendon/Courthouse), I'll make it. Promise.

Who's got a busted 696.....................other than me that is ;)

Sasan, read here: http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=39361.msg790326#msg790326 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=39361.msg790326#msg790326)

All 696 riders out there who haven't gone down yet should be knocking on wood 'til their knuckles bleed...

Or as we do in Italy, grab your man parts, or those of the nearest man if you're a woman  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Jeebus, just read it.  Glad you are okay Autohag. 

SO...WHAT'S THE DEALIO YO?

Dunno yet, if we do anything it ought to be today since tomorrow will rain and Brian can't.

Suggestions for the Clarendon/Courthouse area?

Cafe Asia if you want to be one of the cool kids...

There's the variety of 'Irish' bars in the Clarendon area.
You could go way retro an go to Whitlows - site of the first CAM gathering like this.

Iota or Galaxy hut.

Spider Kellys

BTW, I'm out. No dice on a Wednesday this week.

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I'm out for tonight, have new couches I need to truck home for the girlfriend.

Wife's class is cancelled for Thursday which means I'm off baby duty. Folks up for beer or two despite the rain? I'd be up for just about anything as long as parking ain't a pregnant dog.

Got a fave? You call the ball man.

Well, since I'm being selfish I call Galaxy Hut at 7:30. Not sure what's on the schedule, but the taps will be good. For those playing along at home...

Galaxy Hut
2711 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
http://galaxyhut.com (http://galaxyhut.com)

Good call - I like that place. Sadly I have to catch a 5:45am flight Friday so I'm out. Luckily for me the flight ends in Mexico. Woo hoo.

I'm in if it's happenin'. Is it happenin'?

I'm going

Hell, I was going to park out front of your house and taunt D

Cool. Maybe I'll push my bike over there. Hardly worth starting it up.

It's happening alright!

I just noticed it's at 7:30. I can't get there until 8:30 or so. See you then.

Was just surfing around the forum and saw this in the SoCal forum:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=260.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=260.0)

Was wondering if it's possible to have a local (home) bar.  I know that everyone lives all over the place but was thinking it might be nice to have a home bar.  I'd be willing to travel to the Commonwealth if that's where it ends up being.  Wonder what others think.

And if there is such a thing, someone shut me up  [drink]

We tried to do that at Sfizi's, but only a few people came out. 

I have a nice bar at home!!!

What's the plan this week?

I can't make it this week... but I would like to put an early vote in for a more northern location next week.

I'm down for a beer either tonight or tomorrow.

Howz about a spot between B'more and DC? We could try and get some of the BAD guys to come out, too. Any suggestions? I don't know that area well but maybe a decent pub somewhere around Savage/Columbia/Jessup?..

Hooters?

All in favor?...

(http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/29000/Hooters-29398.jpg)

Rams Head at Savage Mill in Laurel is always a good decision.

Someone else recommended Rams Head recently. Would folks be down for this next Wednesday (11/17)?

http://www.ramsheadtavern.com/savage/ (http://www.ramsheadtavern.com/savage/)

That looks doable.  I'll ping Chris and let him know.  All in favor of burning his house down if he doesn't show?

Olney Ale House might be a good B-more/NOVA midpoint.

I'm a few minutes away, I'll get the Bic ready.

Good choice with one caveat...seems like the last couple times I've been out there, the food is merely edible and the service was less than stellar. The beer however is always good..... [beer]

rams head in savage is less than 30 min from the office.  I'm in.   

besides, beer and food is better than fending off the pitch fork and torch mob from the upper windows.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Arrivals at 7:30'ish PM

Rams Head Tavern
8600 Foundry St # 200
Savage, MD 20763-9512
(301) 604-3454
http://www.ramsheadtavern.com/savage/ (http://www.ramsheadtavern.com/savage/)

I'll put it up on the BAD board.

Consider yourself reminded of tomorrow's epic summit between CAM and BAD. Bring a towel and some pants.

make the beast with two backs!!  It's going to be that kind of night?

I'm out...earliest I'd be there is maybe 9 and I know most will start rolling out of there by then...

thinking of hosting cocktails and munchies Thursday night...fire up the grill maybe...

Wimp! 

Wait, did someone say grill?

uhhhh...YEAH...I got one...big enough to put a suckling pig on or multiple racks of ribs or other layers and amounts of meats...

Mmmmm  meats.  :D

wait... G and I have to wear pants?

damn.


and I thought this crowd was hard core.



pansies.

pics, please

I don't recall anyone saying you had to wear pants... 

Keep us updated!

you could just show up wearing one of these....

http://www.instakilt.com/ (http://www.instakilt.com/)









just sayin.......

it'll depends on who all is interested in coming to Gaithersburg...

I am.  Plus, I want to get my car up on your ramps so I/we can see where this leak is coming from.   ;D

okay...so I got 1 definite...

anybody else?!?!?!...post up here your intention and I'll PM the address to those that need it!!!

Prior commitment, so I will be unable to come...despite the fact that I'd rather hang with you guys!

Good time had by all. Or at least a great time had by me and a mediocre time had by everyone else, so it averages out.

 [beer]

We gotta do CAM versus BAD more often. Cheers to our brothers and sisters up in Baltimore [beer]

Yea, except for the fact that they'll most likely always double, or triple, our numbers.   [cheeky]

Good time last night guys.  Glad to have met the BAD folk.   [thumbsup]

+1  just remind me, 'cause I'm stupid and forgetful. ???

okay...so I got Pepe' and Ben....

Brian...you coming?...anyone else?

Damn it's hard being an introvert around here. Count me in for a beer or two.

address sent via PM to Brian, Ben and Mossimo

and no...you can't be an introvert with THAT 1st name...LOL

Thanks to zooom and (especially) dolci for the good times and great food last night :-*

no problem...anytime! glad you guys could come out...I look forward to the next time we host!

What he said   ;D  Of course, I still have an entire pumpkin pie left... ;D

Thanks for the munchies and the beers! [beer]

I'll be right up!   ;D


Mmmmmm  Yeti.   [thumbsup]

Yes, thanks for hosting! I've been playing bachelor most of the week and it was good to sit down to eat with great company around the table.

Guessing that no one is really interested in a meet up, with this being thanksgiving and all.  Looks like there might be a few people gathering out on the west side of the beltway though, let me know if anyone is thinking about making their way out there.

Maybe!

This week isn't happening, but next week??

Ya, we need a Christmas party or something. No mistletoe, though. :-*

Let's do it.  Anybody have a recommendation for a location?

Can't go wrong with Lauriel Plaza:
http://www.lauriolplaza.com/ (http://www.lauriolplaza.com/)

Good mexican, good margaritas and dos equis on tap  [beer]