i see now why you were complaining about the food.
That place is trying to do two extremely different type foods. And then throwing fried pickles into the mix :eek:
And then there's the Acacia experience :rolleyes:
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i see now why you were complaining about the food.
That place is trying to do two extremely different type foods. And then throwing fried pickles into the mix :eek:
And then there's the Acacia experience :rolleyes:
Good grief, people.
I'm bringin' a bag lunch. :rolleyes:
On my last foray into Cambridge, several different people (locals) highly recommended "Kay's Country Kitchen" at the airport. People who have private planes often do "fly-ins" there for lunch apparently. It may be more like "diner" type food but it might be worth a look. Prices should be reasonable. I've not been there but may get an opportunity to do so between now and May 3.
Also good is Bistro Poplar, in Cambridge. According to their website, entrees run about $20-22. Again, I've not been there.
http://www.bistropoplar.com/
If we want to go up to Easton for a nicer dinner, Mason's Gourmet restaurant in Easton is very nice. They have an expensive menu, also a "bistro" menu with lighter fare. I had an oyster pot pie there that was delicious! They also do lunch there, and have a great bar/deli area. And they make their own chocolates there. Hmm we should ride over there from Cambridge on Sat for lunch, coffee and chocolate. Then ride back to Cambridge and go kayaking. Or not.
http://www.masonsgourmet.com
Martha
low budget stuff for me. I like the looks of the joint I posted. it just looks like a good old crabhouse
I'm with you Zen, I can't justify 20.00 meal, unless it's darn good and comes with a take home bag!! $7-10 might be my average for a meal providing its really good..
Got my goose chase jersey today. I like it. I was afraid it was going to have cap sleeves, because that's what the picture looked like, but it's got normal short sleeves. Fits nice, and no elastic waist!
Only three more weeks, ladies.
Let's hope for less wind than last time, and maybe a bit of sun.
Did you buy the jersey last year? How did it compare size wise to last year's jersey? Their ad says it is more traditional sizing, but I haven't a clue what that means in the real world.Quote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
I got an email that my credit card was declined... well when you buy something in August and they don't ship til April a lot can happen. It was a card I never use, so the bank cancelled it citing that "apparently their card wasn't meeting my needs". So now I'm trying to see what the sizing is like before I give them a different credit card.
Last year I got an XXL, and this year I got an XL, and they seem to be similar in size. So it looks like this year's is about a size bigger than last year's.Quote:
Originally Posted by withm
I found out recently that I didn't order a jersey at all! :eek::rolleyes:
Oh, well. Money I don't need to spend.
DB...we need to coordinate re: Saturday evening.
Also...How many kayaks am I bringing? Zen...are you kayaking with us? I can put you in the yellow boat this time and give you a better paddle to use than that wooden one.
I don't know if I even ordered a jersey...I guess not :o
7, I don't know what time I'll be getting there and I'm bringing a friend. I know she like to kayak so maybe she and I can switch off. I'll talk to her and try to get there reasonably early.
That wooden oar is a bear :eek:
Me too. The card they had ended up being cancelled and re-issued due to some fraudulent charges. But they were very nice about it, and I'm looking forward to my new jersey and my first WGC :)Quote:
Originally Posted by withm
What are we coordinating, other than sharing a hotel room? I'm kinda dense tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7rider
Dinner?Quote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
Oh, I don't know....outfits? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
Actually, I was just thinking the hotel room.
But dinner would be nice, too.
Ha, matching outfits. Now THAT would be funny.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7rider
I figure what we need to coordinate is where and when we're going to meet up to go kayaking, and then we can figure out dinner and the rest.
What time are you figuring on arriving in Cambridge?
I looked at last year's thread, and we met at the Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center at 10, then went over to the kayak put-in and were on the water around 11, if I remember correctly. I think we pulled over to the side and had lunch, then were back by 3ish(?) so we could check in to the hotel, shower, rest, and get ready to go to dinner (such as it was). We checked in for the Goose Chase at the high school that afternoon, too, didn't we?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
I'd be ok with doing the same, or maybe meeting at 10:30 rather than 10?
I haven't figured out yet whether I'm going 'yakking that Saturday. If there are organized paddles going on, it may be a little crowded out there (not to mention in the parking lot for the put-in). But I'd definitely like to meet everyone for dinner.
I wondered about it being crowded. But the Terry web site says the organized paddles are from 8-10, 11-1, and 5-7, so if we wanted to meet a bit later and start paddling after they've all left, it might work ok. I'd think they'll probably have a bus to take people to the put-ins, so there shouldn't be a lot of extra cars there. Maybe I'll call the Blackwater Padddle and Pedal and ask what their plans are.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalidurga
My jersey arrived and it fits, unlike last year.
So..........I look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.
Am trying to get some time on the pedals so that I won't be the last one on the road.
I'll be there with you ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by amithereyet
So....
Do we have time for a TE training ride before this event?
Perhaps the Peach Tree Loop out of Riley's Lock on the 18th or 25th?
Hmm, not sure, but I need to since I've only been on my road bike one time, for 28 miles. The only day that would work for me is the 18th; I'm doing a 5K on the 19th and the next weekend Zen and I are in NYC.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7rider
Ugh. Peach Tree's a much more strenuous ride than Wild Goose :eek: How about a nice flat towpath ride? :D
That's specifically why I offered Peach Tree. If you do Peach Tree, the WGC will be gravy. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalidurga
I haven't heard back from the waiting list for wild goose chase, so I doubt I'll be there. I've got to do a diabetes walk for a cure thingie with my niece on the 25th, but I think I could do peach tree on the 18th.
I'd be up for either a road ride or a C&O ride, but one thing to think about is that our speed differences aren't such an issue on the C&O. I hate to feel like I'm holding you back on road rides.
Exactly why I don't feel up to riding Peach Tree. I was out on the W&OD the other day and began thinking about Rosaryville, but I'm not sure I'm even up to a group ride there, yet. This winter whipped me worse than usual :( I almost feel like I need to ride by myself for a while to get back in shape, then start joining you all.Quote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
But I'm always up for group meals ;)
If I were concerned with that, I wouldn't have offered (besides...I intended to ride my bike to Riley's Lock, to whup my butt before I even started!). C&O won't give me the miles I'd like, but if that's the will of the group, I'd be up for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
Ok, I thought I posted this already but it seems to have gone into the ether...Quote:
Originally Posted by 7rider
Regina, you never make me feel like I'm too slow, but I feel guilty anyway. I'd be fine doing a road ride Saturday, because I need to get some miles on the road bike if I'm going to be riding it during the Goose Chase.
How many miles is it to Riley's Lock? I'll give you and your bike a ride home if you'd like.
Well, DON'T! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
Cool. I think it's about 20 miles to Riley's Lock from my house. I only know the way the N2 goes, and that may not be the most direct (bike friendly) route. But, regardless, I think I may take you up on that offer!Quote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
Let's do a road ride ....pleeeease??? What time at Riley's on the 18th? Anyone else??? I may ask a friend to join us with whom I'm doing the metric WGC ride...(I'm assuming y'all are doing different routes??).
Yeah, I'm doing the 40ish route at the WGC. I think that's what I did last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7rider
The weather forecast shows that the overnight low on Friday night is 46, and the high Saturday 67, so we could start at any time and be comfortable. What would work out for you, since you're riding to Riley's?
And Tam, come and join us. I'll drag along behind with you.
I've been on my bike exactly three times since October and I took a lot of breaks on each ride (sometimes to fiddle with new gear, sometimes to catch my breath). If you can put up with that, then I'll do my best to keep up.
Great! Now, what time?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalidurga
DB, don't you commute daily?
Isn't the Goose Chase flat (albeit breezy)?
The shortest option is 25 miles, how hard can it be?
And why do I think those words will come back to haunt me?
It's a little different riding 7 miles at a shot while commuting, vs. 43 on the Goose Chase. I know I can do it, given all the other exercise I've been doing, but I'd like to get my butt accustomed to the saddle on the road bike. I had to figure out how to use the shifters when I rode it last weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
If I left with the N2 crew at 7:30, I could probably be at Riley's Lock for 9 a.m. DH could take the keys with him, so he'd have the truck to go home after his ride (likely to Poolesville as well, if not to Sugarloaf).
Sounds good to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7rider
I did the 25 mile route last year and it was wonderful until the last handful of miles when the wind began and I ended up crawling along in my lowest gear. If it hadn't been for that, the entire ride would've been a breeze (pun intended).Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
Oh my gosh, you all and your early rides :eek: When I ride solo, I don't get started until at least 2:00pm. One of these days we need to have a late-day group ride.
See you Saturday at 9am. I'll be in the parking lot at Riley's doing jumping jacks to wake up and wondering what I've gotten myself into... :eek: