ACES HIGH DC Player Meet 201?

[Dragon Tamer]

I'm not planning on booking a hotel so if the breakfast is too early, I may end up skipping it. I don't want to wake up at 3 AM just to be there on time (especially since I need to drive back home that same day).

[SysError]

Great idea.  I am in the area and I love going there.

Here are my thoughts (not in any order):

1) I think that with groups of 20 or more (and a minimum of 2 weeks advance notice) they will set up a tour for you (and it is free I believe).  I have been on their general tours and have been impressed by the knowledge of the tour volunteers.
(By the way, does anybody work or volunteer there?  )

2) I think they post their upcoming exhibitions 3 months ahead of time, so we should check in February?  http://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/coming/

3) I think that the date is about right.  Weather can be good, the public and private schools are done with their spring breaks (museums get crowded during spring break), it is past tax day and I think a Saturday is a good choice.

4) The one issue that pisses me off at Udvar-Hazy is the parking fee scam.  I wish that they would get rid of it and replace it with the regular admissions fee (which in DC is zero).  If cost is an issue for anyone, they should plan on car pooling with someone to the museum (They do not allow walk-ins).

5) BTW a must download here: http://airandspace.si.edu/visit/mall/floor-plans.cfm

6)  Did you know that there is a Hooters just down the street?     Just saying.  or even better: http://www.scout.me/breweries-and-brewpubs--near--chantilly-va

[Dragon Tamer]

4) The one issue that pisses me off at Udvar-Hazy is the parking fee scam.  I wish that they would get rid of it and replace it with the regular admissions fee (which in DC is zero).  If cost is an issue for anyone, they should plan on car pooling with someone to the museum (They do not allow walk-ins).

I can't find any information on where to park, suppose we could deal with that when the time comes though.

If this is going to be a thing, any chance we could get the thread stickied until it's over?

[Nefarious]

I can't find any information on where to park, suppose we could deal with that when the time comes though.

If this is going to be a thing, any chance we could get the thread stickied until it's over?

Request to Sticky sent.

I am perfectly fine with any Saturday date really, but the proposed date works for me! <S>

[jolly22]

Yes, my father and I would most likely come to this, We live about 4 hours away in SE Virginia. If we come, we'll end up driving up friday after work and staying til sunday afternoon.

[Someguy63]

I live 20 mins from downtown, but me being able to make it is a very low %%.

[swareiam]

Guys,

Keep the inputs and ideas coming. This is great. We are going to have a great event.

We need to nail down the date. Does everyone one like the Saturday April 18, 2015 date?

[craz07]

hey smarmiam as a mashole it is my duty to now turn around and ask you if i am welcome since it now seems like this is actually an all-systems-go kind of thing haha buddy just teasin ya

[swareiam]

hey smarmiam as a mashole it is my duty to now turn around and ask you if i am welcome since it now seems like this is actually an all-systems-go kind of thing haha buddy just teasin ya

You drinkin?

[craz07]

Yea just some coffee why bro?

[ink]

hey smarmiam as a mashole it is my duty to now turn around and ask you if i am welcome since it now seems like this is actually an all-systems-go kind of thing haha buddy just teasin ya

we should car pool....

im not far from mass....and I want to go.

[craz07]

I'm all for it man, aces high is like my life and my brothers, I'd like to hangout and meet the guys, it's rt's gig tho so if its ok with him I'd be up for it

[SysError]

I can't find any information on where to park, suppose we could deal with that when the time comes though.

If this is going to be a thing, any chance we could get the thread stickied until it's over?

http://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/directions.cfm#parking_refunds

"Parking:
Public parking is $15. 

Parking Refunds: Refunds are available if you are just dropping off or picking up passengers. All drivers will be required to pay the $15 parking fee and will receive a time stamped parking ticket. After passenger(s) are dropped off at the Museum entrance, the driver may return to the parking gate house and receive a full refund upon exit. This must occur within 30 minutes of the time stamped on the ticket. Visitors returning to the parking gate house after the 30 minute drop off period will not be eligible for a parking refund.

Free Parking is Available For:
All cars arriving after 4:00 pm.
 All buses (the parking lot accommodates 28 buses)"

[Molsman]

Not that I am against a DC Meeting or anything and I think it is a great Ideal I been trying to work something out for a while for a similar east coast meet and was looking for ways to make this work. This event is held every year and always the first weekend in June there are many things that take place from Friday to Sunday along with Mock battle's , Airplane rides (if ya can foot the bill for a 30 minute ride) and this has become pretty regular thing with some of the PA guys we try and hook up each year out there and this is also a very good chance to get up and close to the old warbirds and some vets that still come and talk about the war and what part they did.

Just throwing this out and there are plenty of Hotel's in that area that would also be able to accommodate if we wanted to bring Pc's and hook up kinda like the Old AW Gatherings, It is a alot of work and planning to get something like this rolling and help from other's.

Here is the Info for WW2 Weekend in Reading Pa
http://www.maam.org/maamwwii.html


Molsman

[swareiam]

Yea just some coffee why bro?

 

Craz you're pretty funny. You are certainly welcome to join us all for this event. We still need ideas for a dinner of some sort. You have any?

btw, this is our event not mine. Ownership is evenly dispersed throughout the group. This is your event just as much as it is mine.