Brendon lived through the experience twice. Not sure if he is coming this time or not. Although he still can't fathom why anyone would participate in a board like this he still liked the people he met, a lot.

I am in love with him in a chaste adoring way.

He laughs bemusedly and makes beer runs. Best. Husband. Evah.

CaBil and Ms. Havisham are localistas too - do we know if they're planning to be around? I haven't seen Ms. H on the board in forever, but Bil pops up every now and again (and maybe more in the threads I'm not in).

I'm coming! I just haven't been keeping up well. I do plan to get a room - the thought of schlepping back and forth is just too much.

CaBil and Ms. Havisham are localistas too - do we know if they're planning to be around? I haven't seen Ms. H on the board in forever, but Bil pops up every now and again (and maybe more in the threads I'm not in).

We're planning on attending, though it does not look like we will be getting a hotel room. Ms. H has no time, so she only infrequently peaks in here, whereas I usually at least view the top threads daily.

As an idea, we have a big, huge backyard and live just a ten minute walk from the end of the Green Line, plus have plenty of parking.

Is anyone planning any outdoor stuff during F2F? Did Lisah mention that?

Is anyone planning any outdoor stuff during F2F? Did Lisah mention that?

I think that Anne W (?) was planning a barbecue on Thursday.

Are there any swimmable beaches in D.C.?

Hell, Matt, you can't even drink the water (really).

The closest I can think of are the Delaware beaches (Rehoboth, Bethany, Dewey, etc), about 4 hours away by car.

Being serious, there are the Delaware beaches and, I think, some on the Maryland coast and the Eastern Shore (eastern coast of Maryland along the Chesapeake Bay), but nothing within an hour or so of driving.

Is there swimming on the Eastern shore? I know there's boating, but I can't think of any beaches.