NoVa Happy Hour - 3rd Thurs Monthly - Page 66

The Dro · #**1301** April 29th, 2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nathanwind

PS - there's this cool bar in West Virginia where we should have the Happy Hour...etc/etc

**cgalpin** · #**1302** April 29th, 2011, 05:26 PM

I'll do Leesburg no problem. Lav, you can come out to the Chantilly office earlier in the afternoon if needed before heading over

charles

nathanwind · #**1303** April 29th, 2011, 05:44 PM

What about Great Falls? May be a good compromise for the NOVA folks with normal jobs...reverse commute for the MD folks like Goose, still accessible for NOVA folks if they leave early enough to beat traffic or tough it out on GW Parkway. Thoughts?

The only issue I see with Leesburg is 45 miles on either 267 or 66. But Goose will have no sympathy

carlosz · #**1304** April 29th, 2011, 06:41 PM

Are forgettting that for the time being, we are simply visiting these places in order to rate and reach a decition as to where we get stablished.
I suggested staying out of the pubs located in little cities with their own police forces due to personal past negative experience (even if for a one time visit).
other than that Im open to all suggestions on a trial basis.

o2batsea · #**1305** May 3rd, 2011, 09:42 AM

It's still at Jay's for the time being. Our next meeting should be a meetup (at Jay's...maybe down a quick pint) and a road trip in someone's truck(s) to at least one of the other venues so we can all rate them. I think they call it a pub crawl, but in our case it is straight up research.

**cgalpin** · #**1306** May 3rd, 2011, 09:45 AM

I don't know WTF you are talking about Bill. The next one is a Kilroys. The following will likely be public house #7, but we have next month to figure that out (and be able to include the Kilroys experience in our decision making)

The Dro · #**1307** May 3rd, 2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cgalpin

I don't know WTF you are talking about Bill. The next one is a Kilroys. The following will likely be public house #7, but we have next month to figure that out (and be able to include the Kilroys experience in our decision making)

x2.

Jay's is history.

o2batsea · #**1308** May 3rd, 2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by carlosz

I suggested staying out of the pubs located in little cities with their own police forces due to personal past negative experience (even if for a one time visit).
other than that Im open to all suggestions on a trial basis.

I dunno C, you make a pretty compelling case for using you as a "bait" car so we can all be left alone.

The Dro · #**1309** May 3rd, 2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by o2batsea

I dunno C, you make a pretty compelling case for using you as a "bait" car so we can all be left alone.

when he gets pulled over, you guys run for it...

I will never have an issue with my VW ...

o2batsea · #**1310** May 3rd, 2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cgalpin

I don't know WTF you are talking about Bill. The next one is a Kilroys. The following will likely be public house #7, but we have next month to figure that out (and be able to include the Kilroys experience in our decision making)

Guess I missed something. I didn't see a post that said that. What's Kilroy's?

The Dro · #**1311** May 3rd, 2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jefhuf

I'm voting we try Kilroy's...has a patio out back and plenty of parking. also a little easier for our MD folks to get to

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Originally Posted by nathanwind

My vote is Kilroy's (mainly because of popular demand, not because of any affinity I have for it as previously documented), but I'd be willing to check out Public house #7 (as long as it is not another strip-mall bar : ) as well.

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Originally Posted by nathanwind

Ok, ok, ok....I will give it a try and not gripe. I will just have to divert my eyes from the Chuck-E-Cheese that I am picturing looming next door to Kilroys. If we can sit outside and oogle the trucks then I am happy.

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Originally Posted by cgalpin

Let's make a short list and hit them one at a time over the next few months and see what we like. We can order them by the number of votes of active participants, but if 2-3 people think it's worth trying, then it's worth trying imo.

Kilroy's qualifies so it's first up. What's next?

Yes you did...

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Originally Posted by o2batsea

Guess I missed something. I didn't see a post that said that. What's Kilroy's?

www.kilroys.com

carlosz · #**1312** May 3rd, 2011, 10:43 AM

I see the kind of buddies I have.... kumbayah....
glad to see you guys are willing to roll me under the bus, but please make sure it is a metrobus that way Im guaranteed it will not run...lol.

hillstrubl · #**1313** May 3rd, 2011, 12:57 PM

What about ragtime? http://ragtimerestaurant.com/

Big parking lot across the street too.

jefhuf · #**1314** May 3rd, 2011, 01:41 PM

Sadly I think the two members who voted for Kilroy's (Charles and I) probably won't be there!

The Dro · #**1315** May 3rd, 2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jefhuf

Sadly I think the two members who voted for Kilroy's (Charles and I) probably won't be there!

Why not?

jefhuf · #**1316** May 3rd, 2011, 03:27 PM

Rausch Creek

The Dro · #**1317** May 3rd, 2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jefhuf

Rausch Creek

You guys are heading out Thursday?

nathanwind · #**1318** May 3rd, 2011, 04:36 PM

You're leaving on Thurs for Rausch?

jefhuf · #**1319** May 3rd, 2011, 07:56 PM

I think Charles and Gus may be. I'm planning to roll up early Friday morning and since I will be gone til Sunday, figured I should spend a little time with Mama and the kids!

------ Follow up post added May 3rd, 2011 08:56 PM ------

Lav, you coming?

o2batsea · #**1320** May 4th, 2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nathanwind

You're leaving on Thurs for Rausch?

You have to remember they are driving Rover products, so what would be a two or three hour drive for most requires at least a full day's extra time allotment.