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Betheny
09-12-2004, 05:57 PM
Has anyone been there?

Is it worth the time and effort?

http://www.spymuseum.org/

I think I might make the trip next weekend. They have an interesting exhibit on terrorism in America right now.

[Edited on 9-12-2004 by Maimara]
HarmNone
09-12-2004, 06:01 PM
Originally posted by Maimara
Has anyone been there?

Is it worth the time and effort?

http://www.spymuseum.org/

I think I might make the trip next weekend. They have an interesting exhibit on terrorism in America right now.

I haven't been there, Beth, but a friend of mine has. She was very impressed. I hope you enjoy it. Be sure and post about it, if you go. :)

HarmNone would love to go, too
Back
09-12-2004, 06:02 PM
The Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown on the green line. Sounds good. Another PC gathering? Chris?
Syberus
09-12-2004, 06:02 PM
Is that the one in DC? I think I went there when I went on my trip out there.. It was pretty cool as far as museums go.
Betheny
09-12-2004, 06:02 PM
Originally posted by Backlash
The Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown on the green line. Sounds good. Another PC gathering? Chris?

I'm game. He probably is, if he isn't working.
Betheny
09-12-2004, 06:04 PM
Originally posted by HarmNone
I haven't been there, Beth, but a friend of mine has. She was very impressed. I hope you enjoy it. Be sure and post about it, if you go. :)

HarmNone would love to go, too

So come! :-P

I'll be sure to take pictures, sounds like Backlash might be interested in going, and we'll drag The Korean too.
Suppa Hobbit Mage
09-12-2004, 06:04 PM
It's smaller than I thought it'd be, but definately worth going to see.
Betheny
09-12-2004, 06:06 PM
Originally posted by Suppa Hobbit Mage
It's smaller than I thought it'd be, but definately worth going to see.

You should come see it again!
HarmNone
09-12-2004, 06:08 PM
I wish I could come with you all, Beth. Unfortunately, work demands aren't allowing for much travel these days. :(

HarmNone, the overworked
Back
09-12-2004, 06:08 PM
Yeah, been meaning to post pics of the Renfest. Just been having stupid Roxio PC CD burning problems. Windows=teh suck.
Artha
09-12-2004, 06:08 PM
Someone who lives within like 30 minutes of me should go and I should tag along :thumbsup:
Betheny
09-12-2004, 06:10 PM
Originally posted by Artha
Someone who lives within like 30 minutes of me should go and I should tag along :thumbsup:

Everyone's welcome, but we're not going to be having an overnighter like last time. (I don't think, my place is too small for more than 1 person, but a hotel would be do-able.)

oh, and I'm not drinking this time.

Artha, where exactly do you live? I have use of a vehicle this weekend, I might be willing to come get you.

[Edited on 9-12-2004 by Maimara]
Artha
09-12-2004, 06:11 PM
I'm like 2-2.5 hours away from DC.
Betheny
09-12-2004, 06:11 PM
Originally posted by Artha
I'm like 2-2.5 hours away from DC.

Ah... nah... LOL. I already have to drive up to Baltimore on Sunday. :-\

Edited to add:
Then again I'm staying in Leesburg this week housesitting for a friend, how far is that?

[Edited on 9-12-2004 by Maimara]
Artha
09-12-2004, 06:18 PM
I have no idea where that is.

I live approximately on that star.

http://forum.gsplayers.com/images/upload/Artha's%20album/462.jpg
Back
09-12-2004, 06:26 PM
There has to be a bus from Richmond to DC, Artha. Given enough time I’ll find one... but really, thats your job.
Betheny
09-12-2004, 06:29 PM
Originally posted by Backlash
There has to be a bus from Richmond to DC, Artha. Given enough time I’ll find one... but really, thats your job.

If you can get yourself closer I"d be more than willing to come and get you.

NOT MOLEST YOU.

[Edited on 9-12-2004 by Maimara]
Revalos
09-12-2004, 06:35 PM
VRE runs from Richmond, and is pretty quick IMHO.

As for the Spy museum, there is a new exhibit that started this week called the Enemy Within. I've been told that its pretty interesting as well.

When are you guys going? I might be able to get y'all a group rate discount.
Betheny
09-12-2004, 06:38 PM
Originally posted by Revalos
VRE runs from Richmond, and is pretty quick IMHO.

As for the Spy museum, there is a new exhibit that started this week called the Enemy Within. I've been told that its pretty interesting as well.

When are you guys going? I might be able to get y'all a group rate discount.

I was thinking Saturday. Sunday I have to go do the 'pick up friends from airport' thing.
Artha
09-12-2004, 06:41 PM
I could probably get a Greyhound bus too. It says they take between 2.5 and 3 hours, and I'd have to get to/from whatever stops they use and go on their time tables which might be inconvenient. I wish I could drive :(
Back
09-12-2004, 06:43 PM
Read about this exhibit in the Washington Post Express. A discount and next Saturday sound good.

THE ENEMY WITHIN: TERROR IN AMERICA -- 1776 TO TODAY (http://www.spymuseum.org/index_exhibits.asp)
Betheny
09-12-2004, 06:44 PM
If you can come up Friday night you can crash here at my friend's house.
Artha
09-12-2004, 06:48 PM
They don't have cats, do they? Cats + me = not much breathing.
Revalos
09-12-2004, 06:49 PM
I'll try to find out about the group rate this week.

The one thing you guys might have to deal with is that tickets are sold for specific times of day to go in (at least with the group rate they are). So you'll have to come up with a time on Saturday if you want the rate.

There are no cats in the museum to my knowledge.

Oh...you were talking about that guy's house...I was wondering.
[Edited on 9-12-2004 by Revalos]

[Edited on 9-12-2004 by Revalos]
Betheny
09-12-2004, 06:49 PM
Originally posted by Artha
They don't have cats, do they? Cats + me = not much breathing.

1 dog, 1 bearded dragon, 3 geckos. No cats.
Artha
09-12-2004, 06:51 PM
Dogs are cool, and I don't think I'm allergic to lizards.
Back
09-12-2004, 07:13 PM
The museum hours are 10am - 6pm daily. So... in lieu of bus trips, lets say noon Saturday the 18th at the Spy Museum ticket office.

Looks like tickets are $17 dollars each. Yeah, a discount would be awesome. They say the tour is at most 3.5 hours. That gets us out at 4 and I know a couple of good pubs close by where we can chill, indulge and converse about anything. :beer:

I may be mistaken, but underage can attend the afterparty because the places also serve food. No drinky-drinky. BYOB
Betheny
09-12-2004, 07:15 PM
Originally posted by Backlash
The museum hours are 10am - 6pm daily. So... in lieu of bus trips, lets say noon Saturday the 18th at the Spy Museum ticket office.

Looks like tickets are $17 dollars each. Yeah, a discount would be awesome. They say the tour is at most 3.5 hours. That gets us out at 4 and I know a couple of good pubs close by where we can chill, indulge and converse about anything. :beer:

I may be mistaken, but underage can attend the afterparty because the places also serve food. No drinky-drinky. BYOB

It's on.

We should Metro for sure.
Back
09-12-2004, 07:18 PM
If I had actual pics from the Renfest posted, some people might actually realize that we are serious about doing these things. But no. Dumbass here can’t burn a CD on a PC.
Artha
09-12-2004, 07:20 PM
How much would all this cost (without bus fare)?
Betheny
09-12-2004, 07:20 PM
Originally posted by Backlash
If I had actual pics from the Renfest posted, some people might actually realize that we are serious about doing these things. But no. Dumbass here can’t burn a CD on a PC.

I don't have webspace to post them but I'll email them to you one at a time.
Artha
09-12-2004, 07:22 PM
You could upload them to a photo album on the PC.
Betheny
09-12-2004, 07:34 PM
Originally posted by Artha
You could upload them to a photo album on the PC.

... There's that.

Whatever's more convenient, I'm betting the uploading.

Will it hold them all, there's 30some of them. And they're HUGE
Drew2
09-12-2004, 07:57 PM
Make them smaller, then.
Betheny
09-12-2004, 08:12 PM
Originally posted by Tayre
Make them smaller, then.

pfft, I'm having issues with the disk anyway. :(
Betheny
09-12-2004, 09:20 PM
Originally posted by Revalos
Oh...you were talking about that guy's house...I was wondering.
[Edited on 9-12-2004 by Revalos]

[Edited on 9-12-2004 by Revalos]

Just to clarify, it's my FEMALE friend and her husband's house! LOL.
Caiylania
09-13-2004, 03:26 AM
I really get bummed about being overseas with all these gatherings going on :(
Betheny
09-13-2004, 06:39 AM
Originally posted by Caiylania
I really get bummed about being overseas with all these gatherings going on :(

You'll have to let us know when you're in the DC area :)
Betheny
09-14-2004, 06:58 PM
ARTHA IS COMING OMG.
Artha
09-14-2004, 07:14 PM
Tru.
Revalos
09-14-2004, 07:29 PM
How many folks are going? I need a number for the group. I'll be able to get back to you either tommorrow night or Thursday if I can get the rate.

If I can't get a discount, do you still want a group reservation? It may reduce the amount of time you have to wait in line.

If I get it, I'll have the tickets reserved at the group door (which is different than the usual entrance, its around the side).
Betheny
09-14-2004, 07:44 PM
So far there's 3, I'm trying to get more to go. Maybe some people from work.
Revalos
09-14-2004, 09:59 PM
I think it has to be at least 5 or 6 for a group. I'll still check.

I have to go house hunting in College Park, otherwise I'd go.
Revalos
09-16-2004, 05:06 PM
Shit, its like 20 people needed for a group. That wasn't the case last year when we had about 10 people go. Anyway, hope y'all have fun.
Betheny
09-17-2004, 04:13 PM
Originally posted by Revalos
Shit, its like 20 people needed for a group. That wasn't the case last year when we had about 10 people go. Anyway, hope y'all have fun.

Bet we will. Too bad you're not coming. Maybe next time.