Ok, Santa has come and gone. Hopefully he left you a little something under your tree. Do you like it? Would you rather it go to one of your favorite MINI friends? Yes, you guessed it. It is that time again.

It is time for the Annual AFTER Holidays Party.

Last year, despite the cramped quarters, we had a blast. This year, I've found a bigger locale.

Details:
When: January 22, 2005
Time: 5pm until later
Where: Anchorage Club at the Coast Guard Telecommunications and Information Systems Command located at 7323 Telegraph Road in Alexandria VA

What to Bring:
A Dish to Share (please RSVP with your dish, so we don't wind up with 50 green bean casseroles. Keep in mind, this is a potluck, so when I say bring to share -- I mean bring enough to share with about 10 people. Bring the serving tools needed; plates and forks and such will be there, though)
A gift to "re-gift" in the Yankee Gift Exchange (if you liked all your gifts, please bring one valued at less than $20. In order to participate you need to have a gift)
A few bucks for beverages (we cannot bring our own, but a full bar will be available, prices range from a buck for a soda to a few bucks for top shelf mixed drinks)
Your photo ID (you will not be allowed to get on the base without it -- plus the barkeep just might card you . Also, note: photo ID is required for the driver and EVERYONE over the age of 18)
Your sense of humor and desire for a good time

Is there a fee for all this fun???
Yes, I'm sorry, but we have to pay for the club (we are renting it out for the night) and the barkeep. It is $10 per person. This is a Members ONLY event. If you are not a member, Join the club; then join us.

The fee is payable via paypal with Jen (she's taking the RSVPs), so please RSVP to her at events@dcmetrominis.org

Can't wait to see you all there,
PB

 

Other important information...

• The party is being held on a military base, so as mentioned above please make sure that everybody in your car over 18 has a photo ID with them.
• If you do not have a DOD or USCG decal on your vehicle you will be stopped at the gate. Just tell the gate guard that you are headed to The Anchorage Club for an event. They may take some information down about your vehicle and give you a visitors pass.
• If it's after dark when you arrive, please switch off your headlights and use your parking lights as you approach the gate. Otherwise your headlights blind the gate guard.
• Depending on the security posture of the base on the day of the event your vehicle may be searched before being allowed on the base. This is nothing to be concerned about and is typically nothing more than what you might undergo when trying to park at the Ronald Reagan Building downtown. Just be polite and follow the instructions of the gate guard and things should go quickly and smoothly.
• PLEASE do not go exploring on the base! Trust me, I worked there for four and a half years, there's nothing interesting there!

Directions to the club once you get on base:
After passing through the gate, go straight down the road and make the fourth left. The first left will be just a few feet from the gate, the second will be into a parking lot, and the third will be a driveway.
After you make the left, just find a parking spot, The Anchorage Club is the building on the left (you really can't miss it).

If those directions don't make any sense, you can ask the gate guard, and they will point you in the right direction

 

You haven't been there in a year and a half, perhaps they have found something interesting to put on the base??? I know, I know....I'll be quiet now.

Actually, in truth, for anyone who doesn't know I'm totally joking, there is little to no humor about exploring around. Get past the gate and go to the club, park and party. It is a safe and fun place --- but the poor honor guard boys and girls don't need you poking around the place.

Hugs,
PB

 

Dang, this sounds like a lot of work hahahehe . Just kidding!

 

Hmm, I wanna go, but will the base let on real military?

(Runs!)

(Hides!)

-Paul!

 

Yes, but just not Active Duty Navy!

 

Sounds like a great time you all. Wish we could be there to partake in the fun....

Chow!

Donna

 

Ok, fine then, but now you won't be able to sample any of my 'Navy Surprise' Casserole!!

-Paul!

 

From what I know of Navy cooking.... I won't be missing much!


So what is everyone bringing?

 

I'll be there... with a 'little something'...

 

Happy New Year!!

I am looking forward to seeing you all on the 22nd. Any particular dish I should bring? Here my Italian options , of course, you guys decide among: Lasagna, Tortellini alla Panna (heavy cream w/ ham, sweet peas and mushrooms), Antipasto: Mozzarella Cheese, salami, provolone etc., or Tiramisu. Let me know by the Tuesday before so I can shop and schedule the time to prepare the dish.

PS: my Tiramisu is "educated" (which means that there is liquor in it)
PPS: Presents (even below $20) don't need to UGLY and cheap OK??

MD STREGA2
DC STELLA

 

Yes.



-Paul!

 

you have never been to a yankee swap before have you?


1 vote for Tiramisu


....is there anyway to heat things up there?

 

Michael would know better than I. I do think they have a small kitchen; but I don't know about us using it. HOWEVER, I have some portable chaffing dishes, I was planning on bringing and there is always crockpots.

I'll ask the club though and get back to you.

Hugs,
PB

 

No kitchen facilities are available. There are power outlets scattered around the building, so you could bring a hotplate of some sort. Although if you do, I'd also recommend an extension cord as well...

For those of you bringing food.... Please post what your bringing! Otherwise we might get 50 bags of chips, 2 cakes, and nothing else!

 

What are you complaining about -- didn't you get the super cool "S" hat last year???

Actually, other than the "Party in a box" (who did bring that) I think we saw some creative gifts last year. There was tons from Starbucks (I still love my thermos). There was a tire repair kit that was stolen a few times. Actually, I'm wondering if Tom will get to keep any of his gifts this year.

We bought one of the two things we are bringing. I haven't figured out what the second item will be; but we shall see.

Prized heirlooms this is not to be -- good old fashioned fun, Yes sirree.

Hugs,
PB

 

My niece and nephew love the Party in a Box which I ended up with last year.............really they do..............it just collects dust in their garage becuase they love it so much my sister had to take it away from them

 

may I suggest a shirt to go with my Cooper S Hat?

Yes, I was lucky but I saw some presents... well... the one I remember in my nightmares was the dancing golf bag. Maybe there is some charm in it.. I haven't decided what to bring this year...another Starbucks card???

OK 1 Tiramisu right now...

PS: We begun the new year with a great ride on the Eastern Shore. Sunday the weather was GREAT and,of course, the Little Ones were always open...

MD STREGA2
DC STELLA

 

For those of you bringing food.... Please post what your bringing! Otherwise we might get 50 bags of chips, 2 cakes, and nothing else![/QUOTE]


My wife and I will bring turkey roll-ups and GINORMOUS chocolate chip cookies if thats kewl with everyone. I must admit her Choco chip cookies are second to none....

Looking forward to meeting everyone.... since we are Newbies do we have to run the gauntlet and scream "Thank you sir, may I have another?" Or is this more of a TOGA crowd? hahahahaha

 

Hmm... hazing.... on a military base? Who ever heard of such a thing!

First off being a military club, if you wear a hat inside... You will have to buy the ENTIRE bar a round... Dem's the rules.

We could wrap you guys in aluminum foil and use you to calibrate the new antennas they just put in there...

 

Elizabeth says she will provide rolls and/or bread

Tom

 

WOW, people are still talking about the hat . I was the one who brought it last year as it was given to me by Crown MINI of Richmond but since I don't really wear hats I decided to give it away....

 

Those of you who have RSVP'd to the events@dcmetrominis.org address should be getting PayPal requests for the $10 per person event fee. If you have RSVP'd in any other manner - please send an e mail to the above address also so that we can send you a request for the event fee.

We are requesting that everyone pay in advance with Pay Pal or a check. If you don't want to use PayPal, please tell me that in your RSVP and I will send you the address of our treasurer to send your check to.

Thanks.

Jen

 

Can we ask them to get us "fresh Prop wash"????

Hugs,
PB

 

I will bring an hors d'oevre ( artichoke cheese squares...very yummy and filling) and soda. If there's a need to balance the menu, I'll be happy to fill in the gap(s). Lemme know.....

Hmmmm....presents...I'll have to look around the house to see what can be ...er...recycled.