DC/VA/MD Meet

[Bernard]

i should make it hope we get the word out so the turnout will be good

[40again]

Originally Posted by Bernard

i should make it hope we get the word out so the turnout will be good

It should be given the amount of response. I will make it work one way or the other, trust me.

[40again]

Went over to the mall this afternoon to shoot some pics of the area that I am looking to use for the meet. 10 seconds after I parked and got out with my camera Grandpa Rental Cop drove over and told me since it was PRIVATE PROPERTY I could NOT take any pictures without authorization...

With that being said, I waited until he left and shot a few from the car....






I then went across the street to Applebee's to check out their back lot:







I have a name and number for Applebee's and will call Friday evening. However, since they hold NFL Football packages each Sunday and especially since the Skins are out of town on the 24th I imagine that they will be packed.

I drove thru the Hooters parking lot and no way do they have enuf room for even 15 cars given again it is a football Sunday.

I have one more idea and will pursue tomorrow. If anyone who plans to attend has any ideas as to a location please feel free to post. I am thinking based on the responses that we will have 15-20 cars so room is especially critical.

Regarding the mall, I don't just want to show up and start parking in any of the lots just to be hassled about it and having to leave.

I'll post again tomorrow evening after the call to Applebee's and the result of my other idea....

Take care,
Dave aka 40again

[alx77]

You can count me in!

[ZombieEatsYou]

How about Boston's on Smallwood? They have three lots and I never see more than one filled.
http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=qf2...=20603%2C%20MD

Or, what about the park and ride lot @ smallwood & Crain Highway? Bet it's empty on a Saturday.

[40again]

My wife and I had lunch today at Damon's restaurant which is associated with the Clarion Hotel on St. Patricks Drive right off of Crain Highway.

I checked with a Manager at the hotel and received authorization to use part of the parking lot although I "promised" her that some of us would most likely visit Damon's since it is a football sunday. Whether or not that happens is not a concern to me at this point.

I think that it is the perfect spot since food, drink and bathrooms are just a short walk across the parking lot. I'll take a drive by there this Sunday afternoon to see if the area that I am looking at will have any cars in it since the skins are away this weekend.

In looking at the pictures the area that I am considering is the long line of spaces on the back side of the parking lot along the grass

Pix from Google earth:

[40again]

Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

How about Boston's on Smallwood? They have three lots and I never see more than one filled.
http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=qf2...=20603%2C%20MD

Or, what about the park and ride lot @ smallwood & Crain Highway? Bet it's empty on a Saturday.

Thanks for the ideas! The park and ride lot maybe a solution if all else fails. Boston's I imagine is like all of the other ones and will allow as long as they get some business out of it.

[40again]

Posted three days ago about Damon's with no response. Is anyone still monitoring this thread? I hope so!

[melody301]

Yep I am.

[alx77]

[Dedlydragoness]

Damon's sounds good!

[ZombieEatsYou]

Originally Posted by 40again

Posted three days ago about Damon's with no response. Is anyone still monitoring this thread? I hope so!

oh, sorry. Didn't realize you were looking for feedback. Looks OK to me.

[Rob191288]

[DjfunkmasterG]

BTW if you live in or near RICHMOND area... The Goochland Drive-In theater is having a Camaro Cruise night this Saturday.... All Camaro and T/A's that come in get special parking and a free bag of LARGE POPCORN.