I like the idea, Aimee. It's a tiny bit expensive, but it would be a great way to get oriented to the town and start putting together the maps-on-paper with the experiental-map-by-doing/being. Plus, pretty.
You all gonna be here when I wake up?
Mal ,'Out Of Gas'
F2F 2: Is there anybody here that hasn't slept together?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: New Orleans! May 20-22, 2005!
Java cat - Apr 22, 2004 5:36:15 pm PDT #1020 of 9999
Not javachik
billytea - Apr 22, 2004 5:56:48 pm PDT #1021 of 9999
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
This looks like it'd be a nice Friday night activity. Anyone interested?
Ooh. I might be persuaded.
DXMachina - Apr 22, 2004 6:00:39 pm PDT #1022 of 9999
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Or, we could keep the $26 and go for a walk along the mall.
Lee - Apr 22, 2004 6:18:20 pm PDT #1023 of 9999
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I might be persuadable, on either the tour or the walk.
JenP - Apr 22, 2004 6:42:35 pm PDT #1024 of 9999
Hotel reservation made. Yay. It's real. Neat.
deborah grabien - Apr 22, 2004 6:53:33 pm PDT #1025 of 9999
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I'm completely at Vortex's service for whatever she wants to do Friday night, but truth to tell, I loathe organised tours of any variety, and avoid them on GP. Impersonal touristy stuff, just not my thing; sorry. I'd much rather wander the city in question with a local who can show me what they think I'd like to see.
Vortex - Apr 22, 2004 6:57:06 pm PDT #1026 of 9999
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I loathe organised tours of any variety, and avoid them on GP.
me too. We might want to do the FDR Memorial. It's amazing at night, there are lots of waterfalls lit from underneath. The Lincoln at night is pretty cool, too.
Hil R. - Apr 22, 2004 7:00:30 pm PDT #1027 of 9999
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
The FDR Memorial is gorgeous. Which reminds me, I haven't been there since I was about 16; I keep meaning to go back.
Maria - Apr 22, 2004 7:29:11 pm PDT #1028 of 9999
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Don't forget about Albert Einstein across Constitution Avenue from the Mall...
Most people usually sit in his lap and have their picture taken.
The WWII Memorial may be open by then as well. The official dedication is Memorial Day weekend.
For those who appreciate Gothic architecture, National Cathedral offers tours.
If anyone goes to Arlington Cemetery, make sure you watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It occurs every half hour in the spring and summer, and is one of the most moving events I've ever seen. The view of the metropolitan area is amazing as well.
There are fabulous free concerts and performances at the Kennedy Center's Millenium Stage every day at 6 pm. It's easily accessible by Metro--just take the Blue or the Orange Line to the GWU Station and pick up the Kennedy Center Shuttle.
The Folger Shakespeare Library and Theatre is also a wonderful place. Gah, I might just go out and act like a tourist this weekend. There are so many terrific things to do.
Hil R. - Apr 22, 2004 7:36:57 pm PDT #1029 of 9999
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
It's easily accessible by Metro--just take the Blue or the Orange Line to the GWU Station and pick up the Kennedy Center Shuttle.
You can actually walk that -- it's about three blocks. The streets around there get really twisty and confusing, though, and it's really easy to go the wrong way and end up standing somewhere where you can see the Kennedy Center, but can't at all figure out how to get there. (It took me three visits before I was able to get it right on the first try.)