RSVP on this thread — FS Welcome Happy Hour Celebration – Wedn. 10 Jan. 2018

[wheelswings]

Hi everyone,
Here are the details for the Freezing Saddles Welcome Happy Hour, the event at which we meet our teammates and make plans for a sensational 2018 season!

Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
Time: 6 pm onwards. We will plan on a short welcome presentation at about 7 pm. We’ve reserved the space until midnight.
Location: Bier Baron Tavern, located at 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC (between P and Q Streets on the east side of the street)…this is near Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom in DC. The room has audio-visual capacity including a screen, a juke box, a sound system (we can hook up an iphone or other gadgets), projector, etc.
Cover charge (suggested cash donation): $10 per person…all of this will cover food, as Bier Baron has waived its normal rental fees. They will card us at the front door, where we’ll show our IDs (it’s a tavern) and pay the $10 for food.
Food: We’ve asked the venue to stagger the food in batches rather than putting it all out at 6 pm. The buffet of finger food will include soft pretzels, quesadillas, and falafel sandwiches.
Beer: Bier Baron sells 24 beers on draft, and up ‘til 7 pm there’s a $1 discount on the draft beers (the standard price is $5 to $9 for most types). They also sell 600 types of beer in bottles, and they have sodas and juices as well. There’s a full menu of dinner food for those who wish a heartier meal.
Children: If you’re not able to park your little ones with a friend or a babysitter, you can bring them along….kids are welcome until 9 pm.
Bike Parking: Bring a U-lock and any other locks you’ve got, ‘cause we will be parking our bikes on the street. Do not park INSIDE the neighbor’s garden – please keep your bicycle on the outer part of the railing if you lock up to any private enclosures. Last winter we did an extensive search for bike parking facilities in the area, but without much luck. However, there are 15 racks between Bier Baron and Dupont Circle, which will hold about 70 bikes, plus assorted poles and other things to latch onto. There is also Capital Bikeshare, assuming you can find a space in which to dock your bike, and now there are multiple brands of dock-less bikes as well. Bier Baron is located near the Dupont Circle Metro, if you opt to take transit instead. If you’ve got a folding bike or a bicycle of the sort that would leave the rest of us drooling, or if you forget to bring your lock, the Bier Baron has graciously offered for you to bring your bicycle into the bar. There is only limited space so please send me a PM (private message) in advance, if possible.
RSVPs: We are making a list of likely attendees so as to generate an approximate head count for food.
Please reply on this thread if you’d like to join in the fun (and please indicate the number if you’ll be bringing friends/family). All are welcome.

Looking forward.
w&w on behalf of your hardworking FS social committee

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[wheelswings]

It’s nearly time for the Freezing Saddles Welcome Happy Hour, our chance to meet teammates and celebrate the start of the 2018 season.
A few reminders:
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
Time: 6 pm onwards. We will plan on a short presentation at about 7 pm. We’ve reserved the space until midnight.
Location: Bier Baron Tavern, located at 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC (between P and Q Streets on the east side of the street)…this is near Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom in DC.
Cover charge (suggested cash donation): $10 per person…all of this will cover food, as Bier Baron has waived its normal rental fees. They will card us at the front door, where we’ll show our IDs and pay the $10 for food.
Bike Parking: Bring a U-lock and any other locks you’ve got, ‘cause we will be parking our bikes on the street. Do not park INSIDE the neighbor’s garden – please keep your bicycle on the outer part of the railing if you lock up to any private enclosures. Other options include Capital Bikeshare and dock-less bikes. Bier Baron is located near the Dupont Circle Metro, if you opt to take transit. If you’ve got a folding bike or you don’t feel comfortable locking your bike outside, or if you forget to bring your lock, the Bier Baron has graciously offered for you to bring your bicycle into the bar. There is only limited space so please send me a PM (private message) if you can.

The weather report looks fantastic: No precipitation, low wind, and temperatures close to a balmy 40 degrees (F) !!

It’s never too late to RSVP…
Can’t wait to see everyone. w&w

[Nadine]

I’ve been looking forward to coming to happy hour for WEEKS! But it only just occurred to me to look for a forum thread to RSVP to…. 😆

See you guys soooooon!

[limeyb]

I hope to be there.

[BTC_DC]

I’m still a maybe, but hope to make it

[KLizotte]

Me +1 will be there around 6:00. Thanks so much for organizing!

[DanaWise]

Looking forward to seeing all the heroes at Happy Hour

[bobco85]

I wish I could be there for this, but I’ll be there with you in spirit 😎

I’m not sure I’ll be able to have a beer from across the country with y’all; it’s probably looked down upon to have a beer in the office at 3 o’clock in the afternoon (my time when the happy hour starts).

[consularrider]

@bobco85 171325 wrote:

I wish I could be there for this, but I’ll be there with you in spirit 😎

I’m not sure I’ll be able to have a beer from across the country with y’all; it’s probably looked down upon to have a beer in the office at 3 o’clock in the afternoon (my time when the happy hour starts).

I expect I’ll be asleep at 6 pm EST (Midight CET), so I’ll celebrate a little earlier with some white wine left from making fondue for dinner.

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[PeteD]

Meant to talk to you this morning at HDCC, but I’ll be there.

[AFHokie]

Late change to my schedule, so I will be there

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[jctonett]

@jctonett 170843 wrote:

I’m in if I’ve kicked this miserable cold I have by then…

I regret to advise that I will NOT be attending tonight. I don’t think I’m infectious, but I’ve had this miserable cold/bronchial thing going for two weeks now, and I’d hate to get blamed for someone else getting sick.

I am not a happy dude….:mad:

[rangecommander]

I’m there!

[aschildg]

I won’t be able to make it out to the HH tonight. Obligation in Alexandria at 7:30. Looking forward to seeing the teams.

[ImaCynic]

Apology for the late, late RSVP. Please count me in.

[jrenaut]

@bobco85 171325 wrote:

…it’s probably looked down upon to have a beer in the office at 3 o’clock in the afternoon (my time when the happy hour starts).

Your office sucks

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