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As I read in jealousy about this weekend's social it occurred to my buddy and I to take the matter in our own hands. So dear CDF folk, are there enough of us, AND interest in having a social around the Washington DC area ? Maybe this fall? :dancingbear
It won't be the first time there has been a CDF social outside of FL. There was at least one in Missouri, and in Tennessee. I personally know 5 CDF members in the DC area, and I have seen others on here.
If you have it at Strassburg quarry, you can get in a cave dive :-)
No, I am not joking.
I alternate between FL and DC about every 3-4 weeks, so I might could attend...I usually fly into DCA though, so it would have to be metro accessible. When/If a hurricane hits, I'll fly up to DC for at least a month to stay with the gf, but I work from home, so I'm reasonably flexible unless I have a client meeting (that would have to be in Orlando).Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
Well that would be fun!Quote:
Originally Posted by FW
I figured it was not a novel idea, but thought I would probe around to see if there was interest. Let's see how it develops!
.. eeehhh...more on the quarry Forrest?
Great! I'll put you down as a 'maybe'.Quote:
Originally Posted by jj1987
I might could attend also. I almost never go to DC anymore but would just for the social part of it. It's easy enough for me to get to DC when I'm stateside.
What about if someone familiar with dry caves took us on a dry cave tour? I'd LOVE to do that!
@ steve - I hope you can make it if you are still in the US!
@ james - probably not... since caves are pretty much closed due to white nose syndrome...
more info here http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/p...010/031810.asp
I am in. I live just about half an hour away from DC.
Forrest has a good point. There are places to dive in caves within an hr of DC if anyone wants to go that route. Plus a lot of dry caves, everything from commercail guided tours to small stuff. Strassburg has been on my list. Also, Half-moon-beach has one, but there are a lot of hoops to jump through to get into that one.
James - I work out of DCA sometimes, so if you need a ride, i can hook you up.
I can help lay groundwork if this is something ya'll want to do.
Scott
Good point, but there are places, like Strassburg, where we can still go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
thanks daphne. I'm in and out of the US all the time. I happen to be in BrasÃ#l right now but will be in Jersey in a couple weeks then probably see you for Labour Day weekend. set it up!
Count me in.
Chris
Looks like Strassburg is a possibility then. This is what I found:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv...pes/050300.htm
Anyone knows more??
This is the one that you have to jump through hoops to get to. The owners also own a paintball field close by ( http://www.skylinepaintball.com/ ) but it is also listed for sale by a firm in DC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
If you do get to dive it, you have to have a large group and someone has to stay on the shore to monitor the divers.
The quarry/beach itself has been closed ever since a girl drowned there a few years ago. last year i kept getting the run around from the people who own it.
I have an area photo (google earth) i can email you if you like.
I havnt dove it, but have researched a lot about it and know people who have.
When they were digging the quarry, they hit a cave and kept going. the dry entrance to the cave is run as a commeral show cave, so you cant enter it through the quary and walk around in the dry sections.
It would be worth a call to the paintball place and see if they would be willing to let us go there, if there is interest.
Scott
You guys talk like there is lots of cavediving around DC I would like some info on that. I could make it to DC.
I would be willing to make the call if we get critical mass. Maybe give it a few days and see what folks think?
we can talk about it sometime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oister
Sounds like a plan to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
If anyone is close and just want to get together for a group dinner to talk about/plan this, let me know.
Scott
I'm about 5,186 miles away. does that qualify as close?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott
anyhow, I'll be around and would be glad to pass through DC on one of my journeys. I'd be happy to help support/advertise/organize it. I don't know the area super well so the planning I would not be of as much help, though I'd try.
That's a great idea Scott! We can all meet halfway somewhere.
When are you back Steve?
I will be in VA 28 Aug - 6 Sep.
back to BrasÃ#l? I'm there now. I'll be in the US for a short visit on the 31st of August.
There is always telecon and videocon!Quote:
Originally Posted by whodunit68
Let us know when you are close and I will buy you a drink of your choice.
Any help is welcome, but this is Daphne's brainchild, i am just poking it to make it grow.
Scott
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott
thanks :) ... sure but I am back to the states a lot actually and will meetup with Daphne again at some point Labour Day weekend. Glad to help and have plenty of Telecon/videocon!
Where in PA are you at? I am up there several times a month (in-laws). If it is close we can get together sometime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oister
Strasburg only has two "s"s in it.
If you put this together, it would be nice to do it while Daehag is in Maryland. I think he's about to head to FL any day now. He hosted a tech diver BBQ at Millbrook a few years ago. It was GREAT!
Sounds good, let me see what the calendar says...
yes, could you? daphne.soares@gmail.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Scott
or even just coordinates.
thanks!
I'd be up for it and I suspect Marci would come up from NC to attend.
Hmm, that would be me that forgot how to spell Strasburg, it has only been 30 years :-)
Sorry to hear it is closed, I hope you can get permission to use it.
To answer Oister's question, there are a lot of cavedives in VA, and WV, but most are sumps. The FL type springs all have access issues. One of the nicest is in an active limestone quarry.
Daphne, I will send it in the morning when i get back to my computer.
I think having Deahag there would be great. I have his email somewhere.
Scott
I just sent it to her.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Squirrel Girl
Great thanks.
Lets work to meet up for dinner soon, no?
Are folks free during the week next week? I am keen on not letting grass grow under my feet (as a rule). We can chat and make plans for the possible social at Strasburg.
Suggestions for places? VA ? MD ? DC? My husband is a great cook and I bet I can convenience him to make crepes for everybody, depending on date.
Any time constraints?
I work in arlington, so i can go pretty much any direction after work. Next week i am working the late shift and get off around 8pm, so i can be anywhere by the time desert is being served. Whatever works best for everyone, just let me know.
Scott
I live way out west, not too far in from Millbrook. I work downtown, but am usually constrained by my HOV carpooler and have to go back around 4-5. The other days I bike and that's a problem for weeknights, too, cuz it's 2-3 hours of pedaling for me (and then I'm REALLY sweaty) :)
We would tentatively be interested in a social in the D.C. area. We work in D.C. and live in Woodbridge, Va. We dove Strasburg a number of times years ago (before the restrictive policies). It's not a long dive, and one of the areas had an unstable restriction (lots of rocks coming down). That being said, it was nice to have a cave dive that close to Washington.
Jim and Judy Gallagher
I will be in FL until the 28th, but other wise live in Arlington and work in DC. I am usually aff work and back in Arlington after about 6:15.
Ok, sounds like maybe we should meet up in DC or Arlington area, Maryland is too far for most of you guys and I don't mind driving.
Can you Arlington regulars suggest a place?
Here, I made a doodle to try to schedule this (I know you would be late Scott)
http://www.doodle.com/2wv4ih4w4ze66mr7
We can get together, share a meal and decide how to attack this Strasburg social thing.
hope you can make it!
Wow! sounds like we need to take you home after the social! We'll figure something out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Squirrel Girl
daphne made a doodle.
welp, I'm out for that week since I don't land in the US until 31 August and that's dad's b-day. If it moves to the following week, I'll come down. I probably need to visit someone in DE anyway and this is a good excuse to combine.
that's OK I'll bring you up to date when I see you labor day!
OK guys/gals, there seems to be enough interest to make a sub-forum for the DC area. Pick a name, and we will make it happen.
You can look at the bottom of the forum index page for names of other area forums.
http://www.cavediver.net/forum/forum.php
How about either:
"I hate DC but am stuck working there and would rather be anywhere else Divers"
or
"DC Area Cave Divers"
Scott
That's great Forrest: how about DC cavedivers?
How about "13 hours from Cave Country" or "I Hate I-95"
:rollguyQuote:
Originally Posted by DA Aquamaster
I used to live in Falls Church, so I can identify with that! It was even worse, because the speed limit was 55 back then :-(
OK (Hmmm, it says "OK" is too short :roll: )Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
fabulous DC cavedivers ? :)
So very true...Quote:
Originally Posted by DA Aquamaster
Oh, to be only 13 hours from Luraville...luxury! :)
Mike
DC Divers is fine. It was my answer that was too short :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
I know right? what the heck are we complaining about ? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MORGAN
AND we got politicians too!
I'm glad you've got 'em - we send them down there to get rid of them! Unfortunately they keep finding their way back north...Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
Mike
You mean in the old days traffic could actually go the speed limit on I-95? Wow. Those WERE the good old days!Quote:
Originally Posted by FW
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There are a lot of DC area divers and I suspect a DC Divers subforumn will bring more on board and may encourage some of the ones who are currently CDF members to post more often.
Ok everybody, the votes are tallied:
This friday at 7pm, presocial planning for those interested in exploring the possibility of Strasburg VA:
Busboys & Poets
4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 379-9756
Web site: http://www.busboysandpoets.com/about_shirlington.php
Busboys @ Shirlington
4251 S Campbell Ave
Arlington VA 22206
(703) 379-9757
I looked at their website. Can someone please explain "vegan mozzarella" to me?
hell I have no idea, never been there. Will try it and report.
Looks like its made of soy. Never mind, wont try it and wont report.
i should be back in time, so i should be there.
Scott
Great Scott I was trying to work around your schedule, you have the good insights :)
I will try and make it. Unfortunately, my HOV companion lives in Reston, so that's where my "day" will end on Friday. Two hours to get from Reston to Shirlington should be about right.
Try to come, we can maybe find you a ride, there are others that are not on CDF who are coming too. Do you want to PM your address so I can try to find you a ride? I can probably do it too if no one lives near you.
You have my email address, but I don't know that it will work to ride with someone. I'd be in Reston to part with my coworker. Then, afterward, I'd have to drive back to Loudoun Co.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
Ok, I'll let you know what happens !
I don't know whether to be frightened that such a thing exists, incredulous that anyone would feel it necessary to invent it, or annoyed that they demean the name of glorious Mozzarella by using it to describe such an undoubtedly vile substance!Quote:
Originally Posted by Slüdge
Mike
Only 12 hours from High Springs. 13 from Marriana :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DA Aquamaster
Wish I could make it. I will PM my email for the next one. You are now the defacto leader :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
The last one :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MORGAN
Chris
This sounds interesting. Kim has a townhouse in Hanover MD, we both spend about half our weekends there, the other half in Florida. So we'd be up for the social also !
@Chris, got you down on the list! will report on our plans... and leader? nah, just sh** stirrer.
@Bob, great! if you can come this friday even better, if not I'll keep you posted on the plans...
@Mike and Sluge, Fine I'll try the damn vegan mozzarella. I bet its not that bad... but no more than an dollar.
Total hijack, but the reason you make an imitation of some food is when the original is perceived to be bad for you. But mozzarella cheese?
Well some people can't do dairy AND can't live without cheese -
so a compromise of sorts I guess.
...one way to look at it. :rolleyes:
Daphne,
We'd like to attend.
Jim and Judy Gallagher
Quote:
Originally Posted by Slüdge
I'd still probably eat it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
I might head to the US early and might be in town so I'll be tentative. When do you need a confirm? I should know by Thursday.
@Jim and Judy, see you then!
@steve, don't need to confirm but you call me if you want to tell me you are coming. Be great to see you.
ok daphne I'll let you know and I will gladly consume vegan mozzarella.
I know you will :)
Hi Daphne,Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
Kim and I will actually be in MD on Friday, but we have to go to a Baltimore Oriole's game. Keep us up to date !
I'll let you know Bob!
Turns out I'm just brain dead, the game isn't this Friday. So Kim and I will come to the planning session. Google maps says 36 miles/50 mins from Hanover. What do you think it will really be on a Friday night at 6 - 7 PM ?Quote:
Originally Posted by BobK
ohhh Bob I don't know.. from Maryland.
Should I PM you my cell just in case?
Your not in Lurville anymore! =)Quote:
Originally Posted by Slüdge
A substance that is almost, but not entirely, unlike mozzarella.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slüdge
Share and enjoy.
Brian
I'm flying into IAD at 10:44pm on Friday. Can't make this one, but I'd love to meet a few of you guys sometime! Only staying until Sunday for this trip, next one should be a few weeks.
The new forum is LIVE! Thanks, Forrest! Submit your emails to get permission for the forum!
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Originally Posted by FW
It looks like I will attend. I will be on my bike tomorrow. I've got 7 miles to get to Shirlington, so I apologize ahead of time for being a little sweaty. I'll bring a washcloth and head to a ladies room just before 7.
I only have to ride 2 miles or so to get to the National airport metro station. By then, I can take my bike on the metro and ride back to Vienna where I'll be parked.
That's great, I can drop you off at the metro.
I biked 6 today and was not as bad as a month ago!
No thanks. The Four Mile Run trail takes me straight to the airport. Easy as pie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
thanks for balancing out our carbon footprint!
I bike for FUN! (and exercise), but cleaner air for everyone is the excuse I give to all the jerks in cars that yell or throw things at me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daphne
i am leaving NY around noon, and it is a 7 hour drive home, so i may not make it tonight. If I dont, just feel me in with the details and i appologize in advance if i dont make it.
Scott
Wow, I'm happy for the trails around Columbia. If someone threw something at me and I got their license plate, I would hunt them down and... okay, probably not, but I would be hyper-pissed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Squirrel Girl
Stuff like that happens so fast, I can't get a number. Last Sunday I rode the Reston Century and saw an impatient driver on a back road in Loudoun nearly kill a friendly guy who'd just passed me. Neither of us got the plate or we would have reported him to the police.Quote:
Originally Posted by cmalinowski
so how was the dinner/get together?
Scott
It was fun! Thanks to Daphne for putting it together. I posted a picture to the gallery, but it's waiting on approval by an administrator.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott
Sounds good. Cant wait to see it. I will make the next one, or whatever it is ya'll decided to do for a social up here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Squirrel Girl
Scott
OK, here's the pic of the gang:
http://www.cavediver.net/forum/galle...2971_thumb.jpg
Note that we have room for more! :)
It was so fun! thanks to everybody who attended.
There has been enough interested in keeping this social club going (yeay) so 3 concrete things came up from this dinner:
1) we should schedule meeting regularly (~1 month)
2) we should create a shared calendar to see who is traveling down to Florida when, so we can share rides
3) we should investigate Strasburg more, as in scout.
Derivatives are:
1) I will post a Doodle for the next meeting soon
2) Those interested in sharing the calendar please PM their emails
3) taking volunteers ! I will be happy to go there with someone who knows more about the place and talk to the owners!
cheers!
First, that is one rough looking group! Glad to be part of it.
Second, I will help in any way i can. be it posting on a doodle or talking to landowners.
Lets keep this thing alive!
Scott
Ok next meeting!
http://www.doodle.com/g7d55h5bccdqyqa9