September 24th....are you going?

[Catchawave]

Just curious about a DU head count, the main discussion is home based in the DC state forum.

And here's what I'm talking about: http://www.brainshrub.com/dcdumeetup

[GOPisEvil]

1. A-yup...I'll be there.

:hi:

[Catchawave]

2. kick.....

only because "voting" doesn't kick the thread automatically :)

Which is "hard work" if you're just looking for a head count :patriot:

[Catchawave]

3. Yes, I'm going.....

...may not do all the DU and protest events, but found such a good deal to visit DC, it was hard to refuse such a life block check. That is, visiting the nation's capitol at "off season" prices.

Check your favorite internet travel sites!

[SharonRB]

39. Glad you're going, Catch

It will be fun to meet another KOEBer!

[latebloomer]

4. just booked a hotel

for me, husband, kids and mom!!

[SeanQuinn]

5. I hope so.

Parents are a tough sell but having an uncle in Arlington is a big help. Mom seems favorable, dad is a conservative -- so you know how he feels.

[Catchawave]

7. Not to worry, DC's still a lovely destination

for whatever the reason :patriot: And I have to admit, late September is the perfect time to visit, off season and weather friendly :)

My very conservative husband thinks I'm going for the museums (which happen to located on the National Mall...hee, hee).

[SeanQuinn]

10. Yeah, but I'm in middle school. A weekend trip with the whole family...

wouldn't be feasible. Though I'd love touring DC for a weekend, getting all the whole experience and my homework done in a weekend is quite unlikely.

So I'd most likely, if I go up, take a plane alone (yay!) to National or Dulles or that other name for it ;)...and call my uncle before the flight if plans work out.

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. Tell Mom that mom-type people who will look after you and be protective

of you are going...like MrsGrumpy. Tell her I've got a 15 year old, so you'll be okay. ;) :hi:

I hope you can make it SeanQuinn.

[bicentennial_baby]

6. highly, highly doubtful, for 3 reasons

1)school- 6 classes, much work
2) no ride
3)nowhere to stay
oh yeah, 4) probably no $$

x(

[Catchawave]

8. I understand......

have you visited the DU College Group? Or the Mass state forum? By virtue you responded to this thread, I think you really want to go!

I rhink there are kids coming in from Texas for the day :) Road Trip!

[LynneSin]

12. Take a look at UPJ and International Answer's website

I'm sure there are buses that will be travelling from Massachusetts to the protest even if you just go down for the day. I hate to see anyone who really wants to go to miss this protest because I think this one will be off the charts.

Hopefully you can find something that route and then meetup with some of us at the protest. Usually those buses just come in for the day and then leave that evening - but at least you would be there!

[MrScorpio]

18. Bummer

Real bummer

[progmom]

20. that sucks

x(

I really wanted to meet you. :loveya:

[uppityperson]

9. I'm doing Crawford instead.

I won't be in DC but will probably be marching somewhere here in WA, loungeless.

[GalleryGod]

11. Nightnurse & Gallerygod will be in attendance !

:patriot: :pals: :patriot: would never miss it!

[JimmyJazz]

16. Yeah! Someone else who is on my list of people I want to meet!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[LynneSin]

28. Are you guys going to be staying in DC for the night?

And you want to meet JimmyJazz and I for Sushi on Wedesday night - we're doing Mikimotos!

[liberalitch]

35. we ate at haad thai the last time we were there....

yummy.... but no sake.

[Catchawave]

13. Kick for the night owls :)

[LeftyMom]

14. I won't be going, unfortunately

Scraping up the cash, time off work and such isn't going to happen. I tried but there's no way I can do it at this time. :(

[WhollyHeretic]

17. Hopefully, thanks for reminding me

I've got to email some friends about driving up together

[progmom]

19. Bought my plane ticket last week.

(thanks for persuading me, Mrs Grumpy!)

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. Ahhh, thanks for traveling with me progmom.

I know I've said it before, but when I met you the first time, it felt like I've known you my whole life. :hi:

[progmom]

22. yay!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :loveya: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Kindred spirits, I guess. :)

[ScreamingMeemie]

23. Have you checked on panda baby lately? He's gotten seriously

adorable. :hi:

[progmom]

24. i'll do that right now

i'm finally home. :)

[ScreamingMeemie]

25. Welcome home. We missed you!

:loveya:

[LynneSin]

26. You two don't want to meet DUers in DC - you want to kidnap baby panda

I just sense that kindred spirit with a wee bit of deviltry all wound up into 2 cheesehead moms wanting to kidnap the baby panda. I'm calling homeland security and having you 2 followed!


Can't wait to meet both of you!!

[progmom]

32. likewise, Lynne!

though I am no cheesehead!! i grew up in upstate NY and now live in Michigan. while i love cheese, i have never even been to wisconsin. :)

[SharonRB]

40. Hi, MrsGumpy!

You must say that to all the girls...sounds familiar! I can't wait for our trip. I'm sure we'll have a blast!

[SharonRB]

41. I'm looking forward to meeting you, progmom...

anyone who lives in Ann Arbor can't be too bad. We'll be over for football three times before our trip.

[WCGreen]

27. I Don't know....

I have never been named on a crush thread ....

Or never on a DU'ers I'd like to meet thread...


Sugh, why bother.....

Except, you can get delicious



In five scrumptious flavors in agrocery store near you.....

[progmom]

33. liar

i am certain i have mentioned you. :P

[WCGreen]

34. Just kidding.....

I'm really looking forward to the whole thing......

Trying to line up all the details but I will be there......

[benny05]

29. It would be such an interesting trip

But I have impending surgery and recovery soon, so I'll be watching it on C-SPAN instead. I hope some of the New Yorkers who protested at the RNC last year will be truckin' down with some of their great costumes, and I'll be lookin' for the DUers--hope some of you will carry signs as such! :patriot:

[usedtobesick]

30. yes!

[intheflow]

36. What a coincidence!

I'm heading out there, too. Maybe I'll see you!

http://www.bestanimations.com.nyud.net:8090/Humans/Eyes/Eye-01-june.gif

[BamaLefty]

31. No

School day :P

[SharonRB]

37. I'll be there!

Can't wait to meet everyone.

[terrya]

38. I'm going to do my damnedest to be there.

I want to do something good and meetup with you people. I do think both are the same thing, of course. :-)

[ScreamingMeemie]

42. I would love to meet you too!

:bounce: :bounce:

[OrwellwasRight]

43. I'm local so I have no excuse not to.

Plus, I figure some of the folks here might actually remember me if they meet me in person (I don't think anybody remembers my posts).

[Chovexani]

44. Hey, I think I might be able to come after all

My mom and I are going to be in DC for the Congressional Black Caucus' Legislative Conference and it's over on the 24th. I'll see if I can swing by. :hi: