APA Conference Social

[MD Planner]

I thought there was a thread on this a while back, but I couldn't find it. I know not a lot of Cyburbians are going this year, but are there any plans for those few of us who are attending?

 

[Trail Nazi]

I know that PG and I have discussed it, but I am not sure if anything has been finalized.

 

[NHPlanner]

PG and I are talking about it, and will come up with some plans that we will post in this thread.

 

[Trail Nazi]

PG and I are going to go to lunch on Monday to iron some detail things out.

Who all is coming, aside from NH/MD Planners?

 

[PlannerGirl]

How does Tuesday look for folks?Tues evening that is. TN how does that work for you?

 

[Trail Nazi]

Sounds great! As long as it is after 6:30 that night b/c I have a sitter coming to watch Mac. Otherwise, I would have to bring him along.

 

[NHPlanner]

Sounds great! As long as it is after 6:30 that night b/c I have a sitter coming to watch Mac. Otherwise, I would have to bring him along.

I would hope to have something a bit later than 6:30....I think I'm going to try and hit my BSU alumni reception in the early evening on Tuesday, then head to whatever Cyburbia activities are planned.....I leave it in the capable hands of TN and PG who are local to the area!

 

[the north omaha star]

Please keep me posted as well. I would love to meet you guys in person.

 

[PlannerGirl]

OK I am sure I can stop and think about some nice pub close to the Metro

hummm

 

[the north omaha star]

PlannerGirl,

How about the Capitol City Brewing Company on Mass. Ave. across the street from Union Station. It's nice and it's away from the hustle and bustle of the Dupont/Connecticut Ave. corridor; which I'm sure will be bursting at the seams with planner types. It's just a thought.

 

[PlannerGirl]

Ive never been there but its an option. Not as safe as the Dupont area but its not "unsafe"

 

[PlannerGirl]

Lol BTW why did I get stuck planning this? There are so many planners in this area. I dont mind just kinda think its funny.

 

[yaff]

PG,

I'm glad that you are a talented organizer. BTW, I will also be at the conference. Let me know if you need any help or suggestions planning something. BTW, I think DuPont is probably a good choice because it is near the conference hotel and easy to get to. I will try to come up with a few suggestions for venue in the next day or so if I can and will post here.

 

[Trail Nazi]

I really think that we should go to a drag club since DC for something a little different.

 

[PlannerGirl]

lol TN your nuts! Yaff any thoughts on where to go would be mucho helpful.

Afterwards cafe? Cosi? Hell just sit by the fountain and laugh our asses off at the strange folks that wander by.

 

[NHPlanner]

lol TN your nuts! Yaff any thoughts on where to go would be mucho helpful.

Afterwards cafe? Cosi? Hell just sit by the fountain and laugh our asses off at the strange folks that wander by.

Anything works for me....as long as by the end of the trip I take the lead from Chet in the category of "most cyburbanites met in person." ;-)

 

[Trail Nazi]

lol TN your nuts! Yaff any thoughts on where to go would be mucho helpful.

Afterwards cafe? Cosi? Hell just sit by the fountain and laugh our asses off at the strange folks that wander by.

I was just trying to see if you guys were paying attention!!! Tee hee.

 

[MD Planner]

Is anything set up yet? After Friday I probably won't be online until I get back from DC.

 

[PlannerGirl]

Trail and I had lunch today and talked about having folks all meet up at the Q street exit of the Dupont Metro possibly Sunday night? I plan to do the Womens march earlier in the day (if anyone wants to go?) So I will be in the City.

 

[yaff]

There is a place in the DuPont neighborhood but I am having trouble coming up with the name. It is called "The /something/ turtle" and it is on 18th street. There is also a pool place right off the DuPont Metro, across the street from Cosi's that is pretty comfortable and they have a good food and beer selection. Anyway, I think meeting at the Q street exit to the DuPont metro sounds like a good idea. Should we say around 7:30 or so?

 

[Trail Nazi]

If we can meet earlier than 7:30 that would be great. I have to bring the kiddo along unless the sitter is willing to come.

 

[NHPlanner]

The slight problem with Sunday night is the Opening Reception....which if the past 2 are any indication, are don't miss events (plenty of food and beverage, free!).....

 

[PlannerGirl]

Damn ok so Sunday is out, Monday I have the NC APA gathering, Tuesday I have a non conf related meeting to attend but I will see what I can do to get out of it.

Tuesday night 7:00? Does that work for you TrailNazi?

Everyone else. Still at the Q street exit of the Dupont Metro. At least on a Tues we have a better chance of eating/drinking some where.

 

[Trail Nazi]

Tuesday it is. I'll see everyone then. Can't wait to meet y'all and get the low down on the Conference.

 

[PlannerGirl]

OK if folks plan to come please PM me directly today and Ill give you a way to reach me tuesday should something happen like someone get lost etc.

How many folks plan to come so I can have a rough head count?

 

[MD Planner]

I'll be at the metro exit at 7 on Tuesday. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

 

[NHPlanner]

Tuesday at 7 it is. My alumni reception got changed to Sunday before the opening reception, so I'm all set!

 

[PlannerGirl]

I'll be at the metro exit at 7 on Tuesday. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

So everyone knows who I am I will have a copy of the Planning mag with pics of washington on the front. I have longish redish curly hair. Very curly. Prob have my Ipod with me so look for the white headphones ;-)

 

[Planner Groupie]

You guys take good care of my NHPlanner. I need him to come back in one piece!!!

 

[PlannerGirl]

*Evil laugh*

Ok he can come back in one piece, but he might not be mentaly right anymore ;-)

 

[Planner Groupie]

*Evil laugh*

Ok he can come back in one piece, but he might not be mentaly right anymore ;-)

He needs to be mentally right. He has a big responsiblity coming up in 6 months. :-D

 

[PlannerGirl]

OH he will be fit for that duty, hehe we just might corrupt him down here in the south.

 

[Planner Groupie]

Well I'm always up for trying new things. Hopefully he'll learn something useful and fun!

 

[NHPlanner]

As always...I'll be on my best behavior. ;-)

 

[Planner Groupie]

It's not you I'm worried about my dear..

 

[NHPlanner]

It's not you I'm worried about my dear..

OK....then exactly who are you worried about? ;-)

 

[Planner Groupie]

The ones who are PLANNING on corrupting you

 

[PlannerGirl]

Lol Im not doing anything-DC just does things to folks, part of the energy of the place I think.

Anyway hope to see some of you Tues 7pm Dupont Q street metro exit

 

[Chet]

You guys and gals all have fun now, ya hear? And remember as you strengthen those bonds of friendship.... "A good friend will be there to bail you out of jail. A great friend will be sitting next to you saying, Dooode! That was F**king awesome!'

 

[NHPlanner]

I'm outta here to pack the suitcase.....see some of you down in DC!

 

[NHPlanner]

The Laefest in Pictures....

Here they are folks.....your DC Laefest pics (and a couple of me with Trail Nazi and PG from our Saturday in Georgetown)....

Above, from left: Trail Nazi, MD Planner, NHPlanner, Plannergirl, yaff.

Above clockwise from front: yaff, Plannergirl, NHPlanner, MD Planner, ?? (PG's friend frim NC), and NCPlanner.

Above: The real star of the Laefest, Mac, with mom (sorry about your head TN!)

Above: Mac with PG

Above: Mac with yaff and Trail Nazi

Above: NHPlanner & Mac (Trail Nazi should have a pic of Mac's fascination with my beard and face later.) ;-)

Above: Mac after the long night.

Above: Plannergirl, NHPlanner, and Trail Nazi at lunch in Georgetown.

 

[Gedunker]

Mac certainly does look like the star of the DC Laefest :-D

And I'm glad to see some good looking :b: in those photos. I'm jealous.

 

[SGB]

Looks like once again a good time was had by all.

I'm assuming that Mac "pooped out" (pardon the language) from fatigue and fun.

Can I hire the DC Laefest Team to take on our 1 month old daughter? |-)

 

[PlannerGirl]

Lol we had a blast! And Mac is the best baby, every time I see him hes so good and quiet. Hey TN what do you feed him?

Lol you can tell I was tired by Wed night-god what horrid pics ;-)

I will try to post some of mine tonight.

 

[Seabishop]

I'm glad the conference wasn't all yappin' about planning stuff. I'm just waiting for it to come back to Boston in another 20 or so years.

I've got to say Mac is the cutest out of you folks. But are fire engine overalls professional atire for a planner? A man is never too young for the blue shirt/khaki combo that planners prefer. ;-)

 

[SlaveToTheGrind]

Would have been great to been with everyone, but my boss and his boss, and the mayor and several council members went instead.+o( Of course, it was my turn but they wanted to go just because it was DC. MAYBE I'll get to SF next year.

 

[Trail Nazi]

I've got to say Mac is the cutest out of you folks. But are fire engine overalls professional atire for a planner? A man is never too young for the blue shirt/khaki combo that planners prefer. ;-)

Unfortunately, he doesn't have the standard outfit in long pants quite yet. He could have worn his khaki shorts and blue sweater vest but it was too cold that evening.

A fun time was had by all, especially for Mac.

I will have to get the pictures of Mac attacking NHPlanner's beard once we get settled. Right now the boxes of stuff are in transit.