Kizyr Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (First off, I figured this was more under "meetups" than MAGFest, hence having a separate thread. My apologies if this needs to be merged onto the main MAG11 thread.) So, an OCR Post-MAGFest Tradition is getting together for brunch the Sunday after MAGFest, at the Busboys & Poets in Arlington (link). Normally we organize this all last-minute, but this year maybe we can get a head start. Based on past experience, I say we gather at the Gaylord Hotel's Lobby on Sunday (1/6/13) by 1:00pm, and be at Busboys by 2:00pm (seriously, it usually takes about 30-45 minutes at least for everyone to gather and load into their cars). Post in this thread if you can make it -- that'll help to get a rough estimate, but in the end it's probably going to just depend on how many people are there in the lobby at this time when we head on out. Ok, so other key details: They do not do reservations (and renting out for an event is too expensive). I'll call an hour or two ahead of time to let them know. Since there aren't any reservations, we normally split up between 3-4 tables (when there are 25-30 of us it's impossible to get a table for everyone together). You can park at the nearby garage near the supermarket, on the 2nd-4th floors. They say 1 hour or 2 hour parking, but I've never seen them tow unless you take one of the reserved-for-employees spots or stay there for the whole day. I'm also creating a Facebook event for this -- so feel free to pass the information around from here or there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garpocalypse Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamer Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPRTNovice Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm in, but I need to be in Sterling by 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAvenger Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Yummm!!! Count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectogemia Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Dammit, I want to go to this, but more than likely I won't be able to stick around MAG long enough to pull it off D: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'll be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 damn my plane leaves at 10:25am on the sixth so i won't be there :C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Rex Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Dammit, I want to go to this, but more than likely I won't be able to stick around MAG long enough to pull it off D: This is my situation as well - I may or may not be able to attend, it'll depends on what everyone else in my car wants to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xarnax42 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I won't be not there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abadoss Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'll be there. </Jackson 5> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizyr Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Ok, looks like we already have quite a turnout as it is! I have a few updates here: First, to clarify, we'll be meeting at the lobby near the front desk (between the desks and that bar/lounge area with the piano). Second, it usually takes 30-45 minutes before everyone gets seated (especially with our group size). So if you have a bus or something to catch then factor that in. Third, since we'll need to split up across 3-5 tables, it's a good idea to think about (a) who you can ride with, and ( who you can sit with (groups of 8-10 work out the best), beforehand, if you can. We got time to work that out in the lobby, but anything to speed it along will help. See y'all at MAG! KF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonetic Hero Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Dammit, I want to go to this, but more than likely I won't be able to stick around MAG long enough to pull it off D: I'd love to be there, but I drove with this dumb bum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizyr Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 BTW, for folks who aren't so good at assessing time... My personal recommendation is that if you have to be anywhere (airport, bus station, etc.) earlier than 5:00pm, then it might be better to pass (it'd take about 30-45min to get from here to IAD or BWI, 30min to get to Union Station, or 15-20min to get to DCA by car). Lastly, the route I recommend taking is this: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=National+Harbor+Blvd&daddr=38.7924723,-77.1718878+to:Campbell+Ave&hl=en&ll=38.789048,-77.016606&spn=0.022278,0.049481&sll=38.785987,-77.014461&sspn=0.005603,0.01237&geocode=FfnSTwId5Nto-w%3BFRjtTwIdUXNm-ylRHor5vbK3iTGc5gDJCc0q1Q%3BFe2rUAId3LNn-w&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=17&via=1&z=15 (The exit you need to take off of I-395 is Exit 6 and keep left -- I dunno why Google doesn't show that exit number. You could cut through Alexandria but all the traffic lights add like 10 minutes to your trip.) Ok, see all you folks tomorrow! KF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFrost Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Derp. Flight leaves at 7pm from iad. Unless someone has space in their car and is willing to drive us to Dulles, rukii and I can't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Super big thanks to Kizyr for organizing this and getting me and ShinnyMetal and Andy to the airport afterwards. It was great to finally do post-MAG brunch with you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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