Author Topic: Stuff To Do in D. C. (Read 14622 times)

buginme2 · « **Reply #150 on:** July 20, 2012, 03:19:27 PM »

The Newseum is the best museum in DC (IMO)
http://www.newseum.org/

bocker3 · « **Reply #151 on:** July 20, 2012, 10:29:54 PM »

Quote from: buginme2 on July 20, 2012, 03:19:27 PM

The Newseum is the best museum in DC (IMO)
http://www.newseum.org/

It certainly is!

Mike

Lou-ah-vull · « **Reply #152 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:42:50 AM »

Have never been inside the Newseum and have always wanted to go. Wonder if we will have a group wanting to visit there.

Gary

WillyWump · « **Reply #153 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:55:47 PM »

One Tampa reminded me that I would like to see the National Cathedral, even better take in one of their choral Evensongs. Looks like they are in the late afternoons...anyone wanna accompany me? Gary? Phil? Any other God fearing AMG'ers??

Heathens welcome also.

-W

klassykitty · « **Reply #154 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:06:24 AM »

This heathen will go, the methodist part of me won't even care that I will be in a Cathedral.

Also the Holocaust Museum is good, although you can only take the tour at certain times, but you can make the time that day I think.

Michelle

WillyWump · « **Reply #155 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:47:34 AM »

Quote from: klassykitty on July 22, 2012, 01:06:24 AM

This heathen will go, the methodist part of me won't even care that I will be in a Cathedral.

KK, you and I are going to get along beautifully. We'll stop and do some Chambord shots on the way back from the Cathedral

Jeff G · « **Reply #156 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:49:52 AM »

Quote from: WillyWump on July 22, 2012, 11:47:34 AM

We'll stop and do some Chambord shots on the way back from the Cathedral

Now I'm interested .

denb45 · « **Reply #157 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:52:13 AM »

Quote from: WillyWump on July 21, 2012, 10:55:47 PM

One Tampa reminded me that I would like to see the National Cathedral, even better take in one of their choral Evensongs. Looks like they are in the late afternoons...anyone wanna accompany me? Gary? Phil? Any other God fearing AMG'ers??

Heathens welcome also.

-W

WillyWump I cannot go into a Cathedral, I'll spontaneously combust

WillyWump · « **Reply #158 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:05:12 PM »

Quote from: denb45 on July 22, 2012, 11:52:13 AM

WillyWump I cannot go into a Cathedral, I'll spontaneously combust

they have fire proof pews for you people.

-W

Jeff G · « **Reply #159 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:07:29 PM »

Quote from: WillyWump on July 22, 2012, 12:05:12 PM

they have fire proof pews for you people.

-W

You didn't respond to my comment so I'm canceling my trip .

denb45 · « **Reply #160 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:15:28 PM »

Quote from: jg1962 on July 22, 2012, 12:07:29 PM

You didn't respond to my comment so I'm canceling my trip .

giggles

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #161 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:18:14 PM »

I promise to throw back a shot of Chambord every time someone makes fun of Guilhermina.

WillyWump · « **Reply #162 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:36:46 PM »

Quote from: jg1962 on July 22, 2012, 12:07:29 PM

You didn't respond to my comment so I'm canceling my trip .

Darling, I didnt respond because I was too busy writing "Ply JG with liquor and he'll do anything you want" in my trusty trip planner.

Quote from: Miss Philicia on July 22, 2012, 12:18:14 PM

I promise to throw back a shot of Chambord every time someone makes fun of Guilhermina.

Oh Gimpy Please.

Lou-ah-vull · « **Reply #163 on:** July 22, 2012, 02:15:00 PM »

I've always wanted to witness a spontaneous combustion...so now I am interested. Most people are afraid of being hit by lightening when they enter a church...come to think of it, I haven't seen that either!

There has been extensive repair work done on the National Cathedral since last year's earthquake so it will not be in its full glory. Same is true of the Washington Monument which now may not reopen until 2013 or 2014.

Fear not though, there are more free things to see and do in Washington DC that can possibly accomplished in the time we will be there.

Eager to join you all next Saturday morning. So wish I could come sooner.

Gary

klassykitty · « **Reply #164 on:** July 25, 2012, 07:57:18 AM »

Willy,
I am also bringing a bottle of Firefly Ice Tea Vodka, and maybe a bottle of cool whip vodka to. Depending on traffic on 95 and the beltway Thursday night the chambord may be gone.

@Den If you spontaneously combust I will gladly help resuscitate you

Michelle

wolfter · « **Reply #165 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:05:03 AM »

Quote from: klassykitty on July 25, 2012, 07:57:18 AM

@Den If you spontaneously combust I will gladly help resuscitate you

As a former nurse, I'm pretty sure all we'd be able to do is piss on him to put the fire out.

Absolutely positive that's what I learned.

wolfter · « **Reply #166 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:22:16 AM »

http://www.ballston-common.com/

I believe this mall is pretty close to the hotel.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #167 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:41:22 AM »

Ballston Common I would not call "destination shopping" more a neighborhood place. If you want the best shopping on the East Coast outside of NYC then you should use a day and go to Tyson's Corner. Tyson's actually has not one, but two massive shopping malls located right next to each other.

Tyson's Corner Center: http://www.shoptysons.com/

Tyson's Galleria: http://www.tysonsgalleria.com/

However, you have to take both the subway and a bus/taxi to get there. It's about 8 miles from the hotel.

Keep in mind that there is also a Macy's department store in downtown DC, and if you insist on only using the subway to shop take the red line to the Friendship Heights station in Chevy Chase. There is both a Neiman Marcus and a Saks Fifth Avenue there.

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #168 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:56:51 AM »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on July 25, 2012, 10:41:22 AM

Keep in mind that there is also a Macy's department store in downtown DC, and if you insist on only using the subway to shop take the red line to the Friendship Heights station in Chevy Chase. There is both a Neiman Marcus and a Saks Fifth Avenue there.

There is also an upscale mall in Georgetown - just a few blocks away from the Foggy Bottom metro station.....

denb45 · « **Reply #169 on:** July 25, 2012, 12:51:01 PM »

Quote from: wolfter on July 25, 2012, 08:22:16 AM

http://www.ballston-common.com/

I believe this mall is pretty close to the hotel.

Greg, I'll go with you to the mall, but, I must warn you, I'm not much of a clothing hound like you are

but if I can find a nice pair of boots, ( if they have my size most retailers don't

) I might buy them, and buy you lunch

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #170 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:03:06 PM »

Quote from: phildinftlaudy on July 25, 2012, 10:56:51 AM

There is also an upscale mall in Georgetown - just a few blocks away from the Foggy Bottom metro station.....

Yeah, I know -- it's been there since I was a teen. At that time it was very cutting edge/very high end, but I looked at the store listing this morning and there's only four stores (I discounted the Dean & DeLuca because it's a food store and not even physically in the mall, it's next door). It's been having tenant issues for years. But if anyone does go there, make sure and find the old canal behind the building as it's got a great walkway/park type area that has also been in a fair amount of films.

Personally I find malls kind of tired. I haven't been in one since early 2005

There are better options just walking around on the street in Georgetown, or downtown DC. Still, if you like shopping malls there is no comparison to Tysons.

denb45 · « **Reply #171 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:06:34 PM »

Just find me a Cow Town Boots Store, and I'll be happy

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #172 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:10:56 PM »

Quote from: denb45 on July 25, 2012, 01:06:34 PM

Just find me a Cow Town Boots Store, and I'll be happy

We don't wear things like that in the east.

denb45 · « **Reply #173 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:18:36 PM »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on July 25, 2012, 01:10:56 PM

We don't wear things like that in the east.

BUZZ-KILL

WillyWump · « **Reply #174 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:37:25 PM »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on July 25, 2012, 01:10:56 PM

We don't wear things like that in the east.

I'm probably wearing my Justin Ropers tommorow. Although they get a bit uncomfortable on a plane. hmm, Instead I might wear my sick kicks (for the ladies).

-Will

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #175 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:46:04 PM »

so unfashionable

WillyWump · « **Reply #176 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:27:13 PM »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on July 25, 2012, 01:46:04 PM

so unfashionable

Is it too soon to wear my Green/Yellow/Red Joker socks through Airport security?

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #177 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:36:09 PM »

Quote from: WillyWump on July 25, 2012, 02:27:13 PM

Is it too soon to wear my Green/Yellow/Red Joker socks through Airport security?

Depends on how much of a vile hayseed you wish to be.

wolfter · « **Reply #178 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:36:50 PM »

Quote from: WillyWump on July 25, 2012, 02:27:13 PM

Is it too soon to wear my Green/Yellow/Red Joker socks through Airport security?

Let us know how that works out.

wolfter · « **Reply #179 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:38:16 PM »

Quote from: denb45 on July 25, 2012, 12:51:01 PM

Greg, I'll go with you to the mall, but, I must warn you, I'm not much of a clothing hound like you are

but if I can find a nice pair of boots, ( if they have my size most retailers don't ) I might buy them, and buy you lunch

I think we can probably get Henry to go also. I don't care where we shop as I'm not even sure what I need yet. I usually know after I see it.

denb45 · « **Reply #180 on:** July 25, 2012, 03:07:16 PM »

Sounds like a good plan, Greg

denb45 · « **Reply #181 on:** July 25, 2012, 04:41:33 PM »

Quote from: wolfter on July 25, 2012, 08:05:03 AM

As a former nurse, I'm pretty sure all we'd be able to do is piss on him to put the fire out. Absolutely positive that's what I learned.

WOW, you mean I get to be resuscitated by both sexes, now I'm really interested

Lou-ah-vull · « **Reply #182 on:** July 25, 2012, 07:02:26 PM »

I lived for three years around the corner from Ballston Common. It is a neighborhood type mall...not mega shopping, however there are a wide variety of restaurants. It is on the Orange Line at Ballston...a few stops up from our place. You most surely would NOT walk there.

I suspect you will find much more near where we are located though.

Once you master Metro (easily done) the whole city is at our feet.

Gary

Basquo · « **Reply #183 on:** July 25, 2012, 11:00:44 PM »

Quote from: Lou-ah-vull on July 25, 2012, 07:02:26 PM

You most surely would NOT walk there.

That is exactly what Curtis would do if he were joining us this year. In fact, he would probably walk from the hotel to the Mad Hatter. That's just the way he rolls/walks.

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