Questions for the DC ladies?

[Kalidurga]

Zen, re Dixon/Hooker: That must have been one heck of a show. And, nope, I was way past junior high in the early eighties

Teigyr: I can sooo relate to that. I look at punk-type kids these days, and I just wanna go up to them and say, "Y'know, I looked just like you... 25 years ago!" And I still listen to that music

Wow, talk about thread hi-jack. Did I cause this?

[teigyr]

um....I think the threadjack was all me. sorry

It's just so nice to find people who feel like I do.

[Kalidurga]

It's just so nice to find people who feel like I do.

Quite understandable. It's why we're all here

Your possible show at the Black Cat wouldn't by any chance coincide with our ride on 11/3, would it? (Part invitation, part lame attempt to bring the convo back on-topic )

[HillSlugger]

The Exorcist stairs though...I'd have to put the theme song on the ipod if I went to see them

I use that as the ring tone for my Ex

[teigyr]

I use that as the ring tone for my Ex

Congrats! My computer is now covered in what I was drinking

[bicyclulz]

This ride sounds great! I can't seem to convince any of my gal pals to get on a bike (someone is always preggers, or just had a baby--even if it was a year ago, or think that riding a bike in dee cee is suicide!).

I'd love to hear the details and meet up! I usually go on that arlington loop around the W & OD to the Custis Trail, etc. There are a great many ways to get into Downtown DC for me ....

....also....I highly recommend Bens Chili Bowl.....OR on a sunday after a nice ride to get biking up Connecticut ave to the front page in dupont cir. for their amazing all you can eat $20 brunch and for an extra $5 you get unlimited mimosas.....although it might be best to make this an after ride thing....unlimited mimosas +biking (god forbid on clipless)=bad news....

[Livin the Dream]

Just thought I'd check in to see if the plan is still for a monument ride on 11/3. It seemed so far away when I first posted, but it's coming up quick! Hopefully the weather will stay mild!

I haven't been around here alot -- work has been crazy. DH & I are leaving on a camping vacation to the Smokies tomorrow after work. No electric, probably not even a cell phone signal, so I won't be online again until next weekend unless we end up at Panera or somewhere else with wireless access.

I'm really excited about meeting some fellow TErs!

[divingbiker]

Just thought I'd check in to see if the plan is still for a monument ride on 11/3.

Yep, that's still the plan. We can work out the details of where and when to meet when the date gets closer.

Looking forward to meeting you, too!

[Kalidurga]

Livin', I'm definitely looking forward to this, too. The last Monument ride was so much fun! Enjoy your vacation, though, the Smokies should be gorgeous.

I'm not sure, but I don't think we've set a time/place to meet yet (Or did we? This thread's getting long), bicyclulz, but we definitely will in the next couple of weeks. You should certainly join us. Front Page isn't more than a few blocks from the White House, which is on the route, so it could be a lunch possibility. I work near there, but I can't remember: does Front Page have outdoor seating?

[HillSlugger]

I'm definitely counting on it! Looking forward to meeting you.

[7rider]

I'll be there!
Just to get you in the mood. Here are some pix from our last D.C. adventure.

[Zen]

is "The awakening' still there? I've always wanted to see that. But I can't make it this time!!! Grrrr.

[bicyclulz]

look forward to hearing more about this ride....i feel like its been weeeeeks since i've gotten on my bike:-(

Kalidurga--Front Page does have outdoor seating. It's good for people watching.

Hope i can make it to meet everyone! Have a great weekend:-)

[aicabsolut]

is "The awakening' still there? I've always wanted to see that. But I can't make it this time!!! Grrrr.

It's still down at Hains, but it's going to move soonish to a marina. Which is good and bad. Good for sprint practice at Hains (fewer tourists), but bad because then it's even more boring down there.

[Kalidurga]

Less than two weeks to go, we should begin finalizing details!

- Meeting at 9:00am at Bike the Sites at the Old Post Office Pavillion? Or, for those of us taking the Red Line, meeting at Metro Center between 8:30-8:45 and riding together down to the Old Post Office to catch up with Livin the Dream?

- Same route we did last time? Anyone have any sites they want to add?

- Lunch. I vote we go with one of Janice's suggestions, as they've been the most viable possibilities so far:

I work up in the area of 14th and K/L, and here are some restaurants I know about. They're all less than a mile (uphill) from Federal Triangle, and all are pretty cheap (less than $10), and there's lots of room for bikes at any of these.

Bangkok One (Thai)
Mayur Kabob (Indian/Pakistani)
Casa Blanca (Mexican/Peruvian)

If we want to go somewhere where everyone can find something to eat regardless of preferences, I'd suggest the Cap City Brewery at 1100 New York Avenue, which is very near Metro Center.

Based on the last Tour de Monuments, I'd assume we should plan on 4-5 hours, including lunch. Am I missing anything?