There is a new Clyde's in Rockville that Pete (Teuton) and I go to which is really nice (not gross like the one in Georgetown or tiny like the one in Columbia). 2 bars inside. Maybe we all meet up for dinner and a Happy Holiday drink and toast the new forum and new friends! They don't card at the door, so everyone can come. A really nice atmosphere.

Sounds like a good idea, when would be a good time for everyone?

I can't do between Dec.21-28 b/c I'll be on a cruise, so anytime after that would be cool.

BTW-The Clyde's in GT is NOT gross, I go there like once a month, it's awesome!

I was a regular at J Paul's when we lived in Georgetown. We used to go to the Clyde's on Wisconsin Ave also. Is that the one you're talking about? I'm up for it!

next week 21st thru the 28th is bad for me, as I am going on a cruise as well.

Preppy-where are you going? I am going on Royal Carribean to the Bahamas and Key West.

Phil-the Clyde's I am talking about is off of Wooten Parkway near 355 close to 270.

Let's throw some dates out there. Maybe the weekend of New Year's? like a Friday night bimmerforums Happy Hour on 1/3/03? Or on Saturday night 1/4/03?

Hey Jed, I'm going Royal Caribbean....leaving out of Tampa Bay, going western caribbean...ship is Nordic Empress...are we on the same ship?!

Friday night happy hour would be cool. My dad could bring his X5 too :D

Originally posted by Preppy
Hey Jed, I'm going Royal Caribbean....leaving out of Tampa Bay, going western caribbean...ship is Nordic Empress...are we on the same ship?!

Friday night happy hour would be cool. My dad could bring his X5 too :D

Actually, we're leaving from Miami, our ship is the Majesty of The Seas. I am looking forward to getting out of this crappy weather!!!

2 votes for a Friday night bimmerforums happy hour!

Yeah, the weather has been rather nasty this month. Although today is nice...(it'll be short lived...watch)

Ohhhh, we were going to go on that one!!! :mad: But my mom didn't like where the stops were :(

Damnit, it would have been cool to be on the same ship.

I'd like to make it, but my car is in the shop because of a recent accident. Hope to meet y'all at some point though. Have fun.

Yea those dates sound good, cause i dunno when im getting my car back from the shop. They said today but I found out it was getting painted as I called to ask if I could come pick it up so it will be a few...keep me updated

Yo Austin, go fill out the Mid-Atlantic Check-in! :D

You gotta go take some progress pictures of your car dude.

This friday is tough for me

but i would like to check out the new clydes...phil, i think its off Wooten Parkway off I270 in Rockville

Jeff

How about Friday Jan 3rd? It is after the holidays (most of us are gone)

yeah, i was thinking the same thing. With the holidays, i figure it's hard to plan something.

Chris-how about setting up a poll on this thread?

Originally posted by Jed
yeah, i was thinking the same thing. With the holidays, i figure it's hard to plan something.

Chris-how about setting up a poll on this thread?

I also like that Friday, the 3rd. I am there assuming that I don't have to work.

BTW - I tried to insert a poll, but it doesn't look like I can after the thread has been started, but we can start a new thread!

Jan 3 is cool with me.
Damn this rhymes at the same time.
Yikes! I'll go, just let me know.

Anytime is good with me.

Pete

Awesome, yeah, I can't seem to insert a poll...I will keep trying, if not, you can just start a new thread and we'll sticky it to the top :)

HEY GUYS, IM NEW TO THE FORUM, AND I WOULD LOVE TO MEET UP WITH SOME OF YOU SOON, LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU PLAN TO MEET. I WORK IN GAITHERSBURG BUT I LIVE IN HAGERSTOWN! THANKS

Ok, with the holidays coming up, I just wanted to see what would be the best day for a kick off meet for the new regional forum. As mentioned from the previous thread, there is a Clyde's in Rockville which is a pretty nice place to meet up for drinks and dinner. It's a bar/restaurant, so everyone can get in.

Maybe someone can bring a camera for pics?

Put in your vote for what day works for you.

Either date works for me

Jed

Hey Jed, I merged the two threads, so now we have the poll at the top :)

I voted Friday because I am leaving Saturday morning to drive up to NYC with my family and some friends.

Damn! You're quick on the keyboard!:D I was about to post a request to close or merge the other thread!

Haha, yeah, what can I say, I love this part of the board! Mid-Atlantic Region RULES! :buttrock

Yeah, I used be to glued to the MD/DC/VA forum on DTM all the time-Han would post all the local autocrosses on there. I think this was a great idea so that we can see what's going on locally.

the third is when Miami and Ohio play in their bowl game(go Miami)

Heyhey,

I'm down for a little happy hour new years weekend. Just finalize a date and time and i"m there!

They better not be carding at the door though!!!!

You gotta go take some progress pictures of your car dude.

I should have pics tomorrow or Friday. I cant wait to see it :D

Austin-

What did you do to your car????

Unfortunately, I already have commitments on both days. So, I'll have to sit this one out. :(

I'll be down for a drive anytime though.

What did you do to your car????

Im getting a Reiger kit put on with M3 mirrors thanks to Chris. I will hopefully have it in a couple hours if everything works out.

I got some pics of it but its at night so its hard to see...
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=63053

don't forget about rush hour guys

its gonna be a bitch getting around on a friday

jeff

Damn! Rush hour. I forgot about that. Maybe Saturday would be better after all.

I'm down for Saturday. Rush hour sucks!

Well fellas if I can't make it to this one, I would like to try to drag the BoyF to come out with me to one of the happy hours...

keep me posted... most likely the 3rd and 4th I will be up at Ski Liberty snowboarding... however if we get back in time and you all do plan to have the 4th as the night... make a post with information and directions or address :)

Thanks!!!!! :D

Saturday is a no go for me, I'll be in NYC....:(

Well, looks like the poll is split down the middle and people have voiced a concern over rush hour traffic on Friday night (which is a good point for some).

Let's all plan to meet up on Saturday at Clyde's in Rockville at 7:00PM for some dinner and drinks.

Let's take a headcount for this event.

OT-Preppy-how was your cruise? Ours was awesome-we didn't get sick at all (with all the stomach viruses going around on the ships out of Miami-the one ship docked in front of us had an outbreak of it). Hate being back in this crap ass weather.

Hey Jed, I'll be able to make it afterall! :D

As for my cruise, it rocked! I met a sweet girl from MD (Westminster area) and her folks and mine are great friends now (I know what are the odds)......yeah, I heard about the ships leaving Miami, I got worried that your ship might have been one of them. Glad to hear that your ship wasnt one of them!

Look forward to seeing some people on Saturday!

Pete/Teuton:

Can you post directions to get there? I usually rely on you or Eric to get me there.

Preppy-
Good stuff! It's funny how much easier it can be to meet someone from MD when you are somewhere else. "You're from MD???? I'M from MD!!!" Doesn't work too well within state.:D

Yeah someone post directions or a link to the directions please. If nobody does it by tonight, I'll do it ;)

Jed, yeah, considering I've only been living here for about a year, it is a little odd that I have met and talked to more MD people while in another state :dunno That'll change this weekend though :D

Edit: yeah, I need to learn how to spell to not leave letters out :rolleyes:

Wait. How will we recognize each other? LOL!

I know Phillip, Pete and Austin. But that's about it.

Anyway, I'm the short Filipino guy. Wait...that really doesn't help. I'm the other short Filipino guy (sorry Phil!);)

There is a lobby at the entrance in front of the main bar. Maybe meet up there at around 7ish.

You'll hear my car when we roll up? I know what Austin and Phil look like :az:

And I'll look for a guy that looks like Michael Douglas too ;)

OK.

Evidently the road that Clyde's is on is so new that mapquest won't find it.

From VA or DC area:

Go to 270 north and exit on Montrose road.
On the Montrose exit bear (SP Brain fart) to the left lane in towards Tower Oaks BLVD.
Make a right at your next light (Wootton Parkway).
Make your next right, its the on the right. Parking on the street and if your lucky in the lot.

From Northern Rockville and Farther north:

Go south on 270.
Take the second Montrose Rd exit towards Rockville.
Get into the left lane after the clover leaf and turn left on to Tower Oaks Blvd.
At the second light make a right (Wootton Parkway).
Make your next right, its the on the right. Parking on the street and if your lucky in the lot.


I apologize in advance for any inaccuracy to these directions. Please harbor no ill will towards me.

Address:
Clyde's
2 Preserve Pkwy
Rockville MD

Pete

crap, now I think I have a date Saturday night and the girl lives way up in Westminster,MD (good thing that I have a date though, bad that it is Saturday night)

Maybe I could pick her up there and take her down to Rockville? (about an hours drive)

I won't have my car back, but will take the WRX. This is all pending the wife's approval, which shouldn't be a problem. See you guys there!

Yea I'm probably in. Jed you wanna drive down together?

If I have off work, can I go with you guys, Lance? I live in SW Baltimore.

Hey all, I'll try to make it to say hi. :wave: http://www.corvetteforum.com/zeroimg/smilies/driving.gif

Austin and Dave-

Yeah, we can meet up in Columbia or something and roll down together. Austin-want to meet up at that Barnes and Noble off of 103 where we met up last time for that DTM meet in Annapolis?

Gary-

Hope you can make it! Actually I think I met you at one of the autox's and at a NASA Summit Point event in November. You drive the light blue 325 right (with lots of drift)?

Hey all, I think that I will be comming by, I don't post much, and the sig, I guess i will get working soon.

My name is Matt, and I work with Jed. I am a regualr at DTM, but uhm... yea... nevermore.

When do you want to meet there? Got a more specific location other than "off of 103?" Also, Gimme the cell number just in case.

Originally posted by dcardenas
When do you want to meet there? Got a more specific location other than "off of 103?" Also, Gimme the cell number just in case.

Geez... you want everything dontcha?:D

Take 95S to 100W. Follow it all the way towards Rt29 (but don't get off there). It should be the last exit before you hit Rt29. Follow the exit up to the top of the hill and take a left and then a right at the next intersection. Follow that until you hit an intersection (about 1 or 2 lights)-you'll see a shopping plaza on the left where there is a Pizzaria Uno's and a Carraba's. Go into the plaza and you'll see a Kmart on your left, an Old Navy to your left. The Barnes and Noble is further down near the Kohl's. I'll PM you my cell number.

Let's meet up at 6PM. Give me a call if you get lost. By the way, I'll most likely be taking my Explorer-it's a dark red 2 door. No dubs on it.:(

:D

Originally posted by Jed
Gary-
Hope you can make it! Actually I think I met you at one of the autox's and at a NASA Summit Point event in November. You drive the light blue 325 right (with lots of drift)?

That's me. Unfortunately plans changed, higher priority engagement took over. :( Next time.

i'll be there 6:00-6:15

Well, it was great to see you folks. It's too bad the wait for food was 2+ hours. For those of you who came after 8:30pm, sorry we missed you because we headed out to find some grub. First try was Dave and Buster's and there was another 2+ hour wait. So, we headed to our trusty Hooters down the street and enjoyed some wings and good times.

We should do this again! See you around! :D

Hey, sorry guys for ditching, but I had a date (yes, finally :rolleyes: ).......has anyone ever told you guys how boring Westminster, MD is? Well it is....:dunno

Anyhow, hope everyone had a good time, I will try to be at the next one. :)

Originally posted by ///M Roadster
Well, it was great to see you folks. It's too bad the wait for food was 2+ hours. For those of you who came after 8:30pm, sorry we missed you because we headed out to find some grub. First try was Dave and Buster's and there was another 2+ hour wait. So, we headed to our trusty Hooters down the street and enjoyed some wings and good times.

We should do this again! See you around! :D

Sorry I couldn't make it. I know I said I would be coming but didn't. I know it is ghey to say I was going to come but not show up but oh well.
j/k
;)

It was cool to see you guys again. I had a good time. It's cool to just sit back and chill. Your wife is cool. We need her to come out more for Date-bate. ;)

Can I post the story that your wife told us about what you did??:dunno :laugh

Originally posted by Andy
Sorry I couldn't make it. I know I said I would be coming but didn't. I know it is ghey to say I was going to come but not show up but oh well.
j/k
;)


Was this directed at me? :confused: :az: :nono

Originally posted by Preppy
Was this directed at me? :confused: :az: :nono
Inside joke for the people who went.

Oh, and a :nono was not necessary.

:laugh

Oh well, lol, sure the :nono was necessary if it was directed at me, but since it wasn't you're right, it is not necessary ;)

Anyhow, did yall just sit around and talk or was there some driving involved? and how come the wait for food was 2+ hours? :confused:

Originally posted by Preppy
:laugh

Oh well, lol, sure the :nono was necessary if it was directed at me, but since it wasn't you're right, it is not necessary ;)

Anyhow, did yall just sit around and talk or was there some driving involved? and how come the wait for food was 2+ hours? :confused:
It's all good. The story behind the joke was that most of the people who showed up normally hang out together. The ONLY new faces we saw were Phil's and his wife. ;)

Clydes doesn't setup the tables or start serving dinner until 10:00pm.:eek:
Then we went to Dave and Buster's and they had a long wait too so we all went to Hooter's. Phil's wife provided entertainment for us. Can't complain about that. :D

We all just shot the breeze. We all had a good time.

Also, our waitress had a near PERFECT ass. :clap: :D
Must get back to watching Ace Ventura. :D

Wow, Clydes doesnt serve till 10pm?! :confused: thats messed up :dunno

Yeah yeah, I wanted to go, but I'm not going to pass up a chance with my dream girl (wow, that sounds SO pathetic :rolleyes: ), but anyhow, things went well for us, so maybe next meet ya'll will get to meet her :)

...plus I told ya'll I couldn't do Saturday anyhow :az: ;)

BED TIME for me! :D

Originally posted by Andy
Sorry I couldn't make it. I know I said I would be coming but didn't. I know it is ghey to say I was going to come but not show up but oh well.
j/k
;)

It was cool to see you guys again. I had a good time. It's cool to just sit back and chill. Your wife is cool. We need her to come out more for Date-bate. ;)

Can I post the story that your wife told us about what you did??:dunno :laugh

We had fun. My wife thought you all were a great bunch. She will be more than happy to help with our "rating game" in the future. As for that story from Megan...too much beer and she will share just too much information for our own good. :D

Yeah, I think we got there a little too late for dinner at a decent hour. I should've called for reservations ahead of time, but it's hard to do without a definite number.

I had a great time-we had a decent showing-Pete, Andy, Sunir, Eric, Phillip and Megan, and Matt. Great laughs ("Sunir, you live with Dado???" "No, dude! What are you talking about?") and great viewings
("Ok, rate that ass!"
Megan: "Eric, why did you give her a 3????"
Pete: "Oh, he's the Russian judge").

Let's try to setup another one. Maybe at Dave and Buster's? Last night we were thinking about doing the first ever Bimmerforums kumite.

Sorry I missed out! i was going to try to make it, but i was installing my short shifter until about 6pm :az I was exhausted by that time and I had pretty black nails :)

Doesn't Dave and Busters have some sort of age limit and dress code?

Originally posted by Jed
Last night we were thinking about doing the first ever Bimmerforums kumite.

Dude, how about we have an 80's WWF wrestling Battle Royal. I will be the Iran Sheik. I will wear my turban. You can wear your mullet wig and be Ricky the Dragon Steamboat. Sunir can be Kamala:laugh

Originally posted by Preppy
Doesn't Dave and Busters have some sort of age limit and dress code?

yup, you have to be 21 and over at all times. But anytime before 11pm, you can get in with a legal guardian who is over 25. If you guys want to go there... some of us are oging to have to be chaperones! hahah...

however, there is no dress code!

Originally posted by laineyM3
yup, you have to be 21 and over at all times. But anytime before 11pm, you can get in with a legal guardian who is over 25. If you guys want to go there... some of us are oging to have to be chaperones! hahah...

however, there is no dress code!

Yep-last time we did a meet at Dave and Buster's we just had enough people that were over 25. Each "chaperone" is allowed 3 guests.

Andy-c'mon, I say we do the Kumite. Pete can teach you some moves-just remember to tap out when it hurts. Screaming like a girl doesn't count. We can even talk like we're dubbed over like in those Kung Fu movies. "So...you want to see the boss, eh? Then you'll have to fight me!!!!" or "So, you think your snake style gung fu is better than my tiger style gung fu, eh? Hyaaaaahhh!!!"

Time to fire up another one! We're game. Now that the Redskins' season is over, I have no reason to be hangover free on Sundays. :D

Anyone want some Three Mile Island wings?

Also, I call The Masked Superstar with the Cobra Choke Hold as my wrestling character. If not him, then I can be Tiger Mask and all his flippy moves.

I made the trek following the posted directions and only had a problem with turning into the GEICO parking lot. One light, two lights, what's the difference. Anyway when I got there (at 8:00) there were no parking spaces and alot of cars parked on the street. I didn't think it was worth getting my M3 dinged so I decided to pass it all up. Glad everyone had a good time but let's try to meet someplace a little less crowded next time.

Originally posted by Boomerbimmer
I made the trek following the posted directions and only had a problem with turning into the GEICO parking lot. One light, two lights, what's the difference. Anyway when I got there (at 8:00) there were no parking spaces and alot of cars parked on the street. I didn't think it was worth getting my M3 dinged so I decided to pass it all up. Glad everyone had a good time but let's try to meet someplace a little less crowded next time.

Boomerbimmer-

Sorry to hear that you made it out and missed us. Yeah, it was a bit crowded that night. We'll have to think of a better place. A lot of places seemed to be crowded because of the Packs/Falcons game that night. We probably just missed you. We were thinking maybe Dave and Buster's at White Flint mall-since there will be more parking in the garage and upper deck. Plus I figure it hard to know who's who since some of us haven't met. Sorry again.

Jed