Did anyone wind up showing up at Kelly's Saturday night?

[SharonRB]

WolverineDG,Babylonsister and I went and didn't see anyone from DU. Stonecoldsober showed up and we wound up leaving and just going back to our hotel -- DG and Sister were pooped. I was ready to party, but there was no one there. Granted, it was only about 8:15, but the place was packed and very noisy. It would have been very difficult to have a large gathering there without having planned ahead for it.

It was great seeing everyone who showed up Friday night -- 50-60 of us, I think -- and to march together on Saturday.

[bottomofthehill]

1. I went by but all I kept meeting were Notre Dame Alumni

Apparently they had a big party in the basement. I did drink Pilsner Urquell all night long for $15.00. It was a strange beer special, for $15.00 you could drink Miller products (Light, High Life, MGD) or Pilsner Urquell. I went with the Pilsner and had a good time with my friends but was disappointed that I did not meet anyone from DU.

[SharonRB]

2. Sorry no one made it.

We tried, but when we didn't see anyone from DU, we left.

[bottomofthehill]

9. It must have been difficult for a Michigan fan with all the ND People there

[SharonRB]

11. I didn't even see them

We took a quick walk around the place to see if we saw any DUers, and when we didn't see anyone we knew, we left.

[montanto]

3. I was there, but didn't see anyone I recognized.

I stayed and had a few drinks anyway. The whole thing was great!!:beer: :bounce: :yourock:

[SharonRB]

4. Sorry we didn't get to meet.

Were you at H&D Friday night?

[montanto]

5. Yesssss!

we met, sort of. I thanked you for organizing.

I couldn't find the group at all on saturday. At one point I saw someone I recognized, but someone asked me a question and when I looked back, I couldn't pick him out again.

None of that spoiled the event. It was one of the best things I've ever done and certainly the most cathartic.I feel so much better today.

[SharonRB]

7. Oh, sorry

I met so many people, it was hard to keep all the names and faces straight. I'm glad you were there.

[montanto]

13. Yep, that's why I had a hard time

finding anyone the next day!

[bottomofthehill]

8. Was not able to go to the Hawk

My children had things to do and even with my wife and I splitting the duties, it is still difficult to get them to everything they want to do.

[LynneSin]

6. I headed back to Harrisburg

Geez, I had this great room at a great price in a great location and they end up doing repairs right outside my hotel room. First time I complained they said they would be done around 5:30 but at 6:30 they were still at it (we're talking drills & hammers). When the hotel offered to move me into a different room; once I got packed I figured I might as well just head home. They didn't charge me for the 2nd night.

Ultimately when I got to Baltimore I called my mother and told her I was heading to Harrisburg. Her birthday was that weekend and I figured I had the next 2 days off so I might as well visit (Harrisburg is about the same distance from DC as Wilmington is but just driving a different direction once you get to Baltimore)

Sharon - you did an amazing job!

Lynne

[SharonRB]

10. Thanks, Lynne

You didn't miss much Saturday night, as you can see. It just didn't work out. We really needed someplace reserved like we did at the H&D, although you never know how many will show up after the march because so many people just are too tired.

Planning something at H&D is really easy -- the success or failure is all in making sure people know about it and whether or not they actually show up. I'm really glad Marcy was there, too. Although a lot of people didn't get to talk to her, I think what people did hear was really interesting.

[LynneSin]

12. I'm starting to think the Hawk & Dove is the best place for all our DC gatherings

This is twice now that H&D has taken care of us with our own room (and even a second room when we were done with the upstairs room). I see no reason to look around elsewhere since who knows what'll happen.

[montanto]

14. Plus,

The Irish Times has a kind of conservative element. I mean, I wasn't bugged, but as I walked in there was a couple on either side of the path to the door and this guy says to his wife, look out or your gonna have to smell a hippy." And I said "excuse me" very politely, and "I wouldn't want to offend your olfactory organs." and walked on by. I don't think I look much like a hippy, but I had stickers and buttons all over by coat.

[SharonRB]

17. That's awful!

if I had been sure folks were going to show up, I might have stuck around and let the others go back without me.

[SharonRB]

16. I think you're right

Although they would have had a conflict for Saturday night, so I don't think we could have done it there both nights.

[elizm]

15. I came by around 8:30...

I was so disappointed because our flight was delayed on Friday and we arrived late on Friday night.... the rest of our group of five was too pooped to make it. I was determined I was coming Saturday night to meet everyone. I kept asking our waiter if he had overheard anyone mentioning DU...and kept looking around wondering what a DUer might look like. :) But in the end I figured I had just missed the party and left....sadly. :(

[SharonRB]

18. Oh, darn -- you didn't miss us by much

We probably left just after 8:15 or so. I know it was early, but we didn't see anyone, the others were exhausted and the place just didn't look real conducive to one of our meetups.

[elizm]

19. Yes, I was really disappointed....

I wanted so much to meet fellow DUers. And it was my first march!! I've learned my lesson though...Next time I will break with the group I'm with and do what I want to do most! :)

[spiderpig]

20. Just got back from DC and catching up on 1/27 threads

I went back to the hotel after the march fully intending to go to Kelly's - but my feet were killing me, so I stretched out for a nap and woke up at 10:30! Figured I'd missed you guys, so I didn't go.

Agree that H&D is a great venue. Lots of fun seeing everybody.

[SharonRB]

21. Great meeting you catnapper

I have a feeling that's what happened to a lot of people Saturday night.