I think I have talked myself into futzing around in the general DC area before futzing around in the general CT area. To that end - Dana there are two Richmond stations if I am reading the Amtrak info correctly, Main Street and Staples Mill Road, which is more convenient for you? It looks like Staples Mill Road is more of a hub but I am pretty sure I can get to either with little difficulty
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-t - Feb 24, 2026 9:07:53 am PST #12724 of 12743
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Dana - Feb 24, 2026 9:32:26 am PST #12725 of 12743
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Looks like they're about the same distance from me. Are we talking about meeting up for a meal, are you staying the night?
Also, Cashmere's husband is in Richmond right now, I believe. I don't know how often she comes down, but it would be cool to see her too.
-t - Feb 24, 2026 10:45:09 am PST #12726 of 12743
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Staples Mill Road looks easier to get to without backtracking. Just a layover in Charlotte. An hour and a half at 5 am does not seem ideal for visiting, but is Charlotte convenient to anyone?
Hm, I was thinking just a meal but staying overnight would be very convenient. Looks like I can get to Richmond but the last train going on to DC same day is about 5:30pm, which is very doable but would leave me needing to stay overnight in DC as there appear to be no evening trains leaving there at all. Which would not be a bad outcome, but having a place to stay already sorted is always better.
Ooh, but there's an overnight to Savannah. Oh dear, I'll have to think about that. Probably too much to try to fit in, but maybe not...
Seeing Cashmere would be very cool! I'll ping her just in case.
Dana - Feb 24, 2026 11:01:11 am PST #12727 of 12743
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
I believe a lot more trains go to Staples Mill. Just keep me posted.
-t - Feb 24, 2026 11:41:00 am PST #12728 of 12743
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Great, thank you!
JenP - Feb 24, 2026 12:04:16 pm PST #12729 of 12743
Throwing it out that BWI as a stop in Baltimore on the way to DC might garner a few Balto. Buffistas, and I could certainly go to Baltimore for a visit, dinner, whatever. I mean, and hang in DC, too, but if maximizing seeing people is a plan, think about a Balto. stop!
-t - Feb 24, 2026 1:01:25 pm PST #12730 of 12743
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Was planning on Baltimore already! DC is more of a hub so I will definitely pass through there, but I should be able to arrange things so I'm in Baltimore for longer. Or take some other transit between DC and Baltimore, that might be the practical option
Vortex - Feb 26, 2026 10:53:08 pm PST #12731 of 12743
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
futzing around in the general CT area
Yay CT! Im about 45 minutes from Java (in Hartford), so would love to see you! I'm also about 90 minutes from Stamford if that's easier for you.
-t - Feb 27, 2026 6:16:19 am PST #12732 of 12743
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yay! Looks like I will be there for a few days at least so we should be able to get together somewhere! I’ll be in and out of the Stamford station, mostly, but also might be able to get around by car so many possibilities!
Jessica - Feb 27, 2026 6:41:18 am PST #12733 of 12743
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I'm about an hour from Stamford or NYC!