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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Would the "East side" (Maryland) members heading over to Sterling like to join up on the way over ? Always fun to run in a group !
I'm up on that.
Let me know the location.
(Starbucks, Montrose Crossing, may be?)
 
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SpitfireMkI
Would the "East side" (Maryland) members heading over to Sterling like to join up on the way over ? Always fun to run in a group !
Sounds like a plan! Please count me in
 
Old Dec 2, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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We could meet in Columbia ?
 
Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SpitfireMkI
We could meet in Columbia ?
Or we can get a cup of coffee and easily get to the beltway from here.

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10731 COLESVILLE RD
SILVER SPRING, MD
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Near Burnt Mills Park

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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I was thinking it might be easier for Ed to meet in Columbia, but I'm open to the Burnt Mills location.
 
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:42 AM
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I was thinking it might be easier for Ed to meet in Columbia, but I'm open to the Burnt Mills location.
Silver Spring is probably more on the way from Annapolis (if the plan is to take 495 to 193 (nice road, BTW). However, if there is a more interesting route to the north... that would be great too!
 
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:17 AM
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Silver Spring is probably more on the way from Annapolis (if the plan is to take 495 to 193 (nice road, BTW). However, if there is a more interesting route to the north... that would be great too!
Rt. 193, Georgetown Pike, the Great falls and River Bend Park area, parts of McLean and etc.
 
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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Lead the way !
 
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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See you then and there
 
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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I should be over to Rockville tomorrow, depends on worky !

Otherwise, it'll be a long two weeks !
 
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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British Pantry

Reminder: Please go to the Calendar to reserve the renowned Shepherd pies.

Updated: As of now, 12.3.07, the place is fully booked on the day. I've asked them to try to squeeze us in somehow (I was told that there mgiht have some possibility). I will keep you all update.
 

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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British Pantry

Reminder: Please go to the Calendar to reserve the renowned Shepherd pies.

Updated: As of now, 12.3.07, the place is fully booked on the day. I've asked them to try to squeeze us in somehow (I was told that there mgiht have some possibility). I will keep you all update.
Just exactly what's IN a Shepherd Pie that makes them so desirable, anyway? Are there shepherds? Sheep?

Inquiring minds want to know
 
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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Just exactly what's IN a Shepherd Pie that makes them so desirable, anyway? Are there shepherds? Sheep?

Inquiring minds want to know

MINI guts !
 
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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what if we want to have tea insead of the shepherds pie...?
is that a possibility... i love scones : )
 
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Originally Posted by hypnohealer
Just exactly what's IN a Shepherd Pie that makes them so desirable, anyway? Are there shepherds? Sheep?

Inquiring minds want to know

its shepherds mostly... i think sometimes they get a sheep or two stuck in the mixer, but mostly shepherds.
 
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Shandy!!!

Originally Posted by minifiddler
what if we want to have tea insead of the shepherds pie...?
is that a possibility... i love scones : )
Let's see... what was that line from that movie.... "Warm.... Shephard's Pie!!"

Originally Posted by minifiddler
its shepherds mostly... i think sometimes they get a sheep or two stuck in the mixer, but mostly shepherds.
 
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hypnohealer
Just exactly what's IN a Shepherd Pie that makes them so desirable, anyway? Are there shepherds? Sheep?

Inquiring minds want to know
Originally Posted by SpitfireMkI
MINI guts !
Originally Posted by minifiddler
its shepherds mostly... i think sometimes they get a sheep or two stuck in the mixer, but mostly shepherds.
LOL - good one guys.

hypnohealer - here you go:

Shepherd's Pie - Wikipedia
 
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Fried in grease.....yummmmy...brings back memories (nightmares?) of the fried bread I had with my English Breakfast "whilst" I was over th' pond in Aug 2000 !

My brother and I have been talking about hitting the British GP in 2008 ! Must stop spoiling Wensley so much and save me pennies

Just one week to go, pray for no snow !
 
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Thanks, Edge! Now I know

And I'm gettin' hungry!
 
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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We have 2 meeting spots for us who would like to do a short run to MoS.

Silver Spring area, lets meet @ 8am. We will leave at 8.15am sharp to meet the 2nd group.

STARBUCKS
10731 COLESVILLE RD
SILVER SPRING, MD
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Near Burnt Mills Park

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The second spots will meet at 8.40am.

On 193 westbound (Georgetown Pike) just off the ramp from 495. There is a parking spot right after you make a right turn from 495 (exit 44) outer loop onto 193.

Linganore Dr. & Georgetown Pike (193)
McLean, VA.

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Please bring your 2-way radio.
Bev and I will be joining you at the second meetup area. Thanks for letting us know about this Christine.

Glenn
 
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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Lead the way !

We have 2 meeting spots for us who would like to do a short run to MoS.

Silver Spring area, lets meet @ 8am. We will leave at 8.15am sharp to meet the 2nd group.

STARBUCKS
10731 COLESVILLE RD
SILVER SPRING, MD
20901
Near Burnt Mills Park

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The second spots will meet at 8.40am.

On 193 westbound (Georgetown Pike) just off the ramp from 495. There is a parking spot right after you make a right turn from 495 (exit 44) outer loop onto 193.

Linganore Dr. & Georgetown Pike (193)
McLean, VA.

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Hpnohealer
CCC777
MrMellowYellow



Please bring your 2-way radio.

Reminder: Please go to the Calendar to reserve the renowned Shepherd pies.
 

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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Everyone making the run, don't forget about toll money for the toll toad... unless you have an EZ-Pass / Smart Tag, of course.

I believe it will be $0.75 to get on it and $0.50 when exiting. The reverse when returning to 495. So ideally you'll want $2.50 in quarters for the day, assuming you're going to take the toll road in both directions.

Otherwise it means handling paper money with a toll booth operator, which will slow you down even more.

Expect the group will get separated a bit because of this.
 
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Err.....we are not going to use the toll road, but that is a good idea though.
 
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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Err.....we are not going to use the toll road, but that is a good idea though.
Oops, somehow missed the reference to Georgetown Pike. Duh. Hehe.
 
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Arrrrrhhhh what the heck... I am sick of being a snob... MOS, good people and the British Pantry sounds a better idea than sitting home and
contemplating my navel...... I will come......



hooroo and see you there..... Davo
 

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