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[lee]

I'll be near Leesburg VA for a two week training class from 19 Apr thru 30 Apr. My employer (the Air Force) seems to think they can teach this old dog some new tricks. I think they're out of their mind, but....

It's going to be just like I was back in middle school, we even have a field trip on 26 April, to Antietam Battlefield.

So, anybody know any good things to see/do in the area on the weekend (24-25 April)?

I know the usual like the Smithsonian, etc. I lived in the DC area for a few years in the mid-80s - first at Crofton MD, then at Aquia Harbor VA (just south of Quantico).

edit: Sorry for the mis-post, guess this should have been in the not-SVX forum

[Noir]

Originally posted by lee
I'll be near Leesburg VA for a two week training class from 19 Apr thru 30 Apr. My employer (the Air Force) seems to think they can teach this old dog some new tricks. I think they're out of their mind, but....

It's going to be just like I was back in middle school, we even have a field trip on 26 April, to Antietam Battlefield.

So, anybody know any good things to see/do in the area on the weekend (24-25 April)?

I know the usual like the Smithsonian, etc. I lived in the DC area for a few years in the mid-80s - first at Crofton MD, then at Aquia Harbor VA (just south of Quantico).

edit: Sorry for the mis-post, guess this should have been in the not-SVX forum

lee, if you get a chance, teach those young pups old tricks

[Ron Mummert]

Lee, assuming you have a chopper at your command on the 25th, why not set it down in Silver Spring, close to Rt29 & New Hampshire Avenue, where upon the WSSC facility parking lot, an autocross will take place. Featured at this gathering will be Harry's (newsvx) red beast, and a bevy of Harry wannabes, including me, & a few other names you'd know from this group.
I know Crofton fairly well. From what section/street did you once hail?

Ron.

[Chiketkd]

I used to live in Herndon, VA for two years and moved away just last June ('03). The new Air & Space Museum is open in the Dulles Town Center area.

Other than that, if you want to have a crazy night on the town go to the Adams Morgan area in DC, but if you want something more refined check out the restaurants/ clubs in the general vicinity of the Washington Monument/ national Galleries.

Oh btw, parts of Manassas have developed into very quaint little spots. You can find bars and restaurants catering to all tastes from jazz to poetry reading.

Have a great time!

-Chike

[lee]

Originally posted by Ron Mummert
Lee, assuming you have a chopper at your command on the 25th, why not set it down in Silver Spring, close to Rt29 & New Hampshire Avenue, where upon the WSSC facility parking lot, an autocross will take place. Featured at this gathering will be Harry's (newsvx) red beast, and a bevy of Harry wannabes, including me, & a few other names you'd know from this group.
I know Crofton fairly well. From what section/street did you once hail?

Ron.

this sounds fun. what is a "WSSC" and is it easy to find given Rt29 & New Hampshire? And if by a chopper you mean POS compact-sized rental car, then yes I will be mobile. Hours (AutoX is early down here)?

Crofton: My brain isn't as good as it once was (and it was never that good), but I seem to remember Swinburne (sp?) Ave. I was only there for about 4 months in 1984, renting, until I bought the place in VA.

In Aquia Harbor I lived on the corner of Dewey Dr and ??? - there goes my brain again - automatic shutdown when it overheats.

[Ron Mummert]

Originally posted by lee


this sounds fun. what is a "WSSC" and is it easy to find given Rt29 & New Hampshire? And if by a chopper you mean POS compact-sized rental car, then yes I will be mobile. Hours (AutoX is early down here)?

Crofton: My brain isn't as good as it once was (and it was never that good), but I seem to remember Swinburne (sp?) Ave. I was only there for about 4 months in 1984, renting, until I bought the place in VA.

In Aquia Harbor I lived on the corner of Dewey Dr and ??? - there goes my brain again - automatic shutdown when it overheats.

I recommend a cooler for brain overheating. A wine cooler, that is.

WSSC is Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - It's a semi-abandoned site with a big 'ole parking lot that the local Mercedes-Benz club uses to prove WRXes can whoop most Teutonic products. I notice that Leesburg is right on the path from Harry's new nest in Stephans City, VA. Perhaps I can alert Harry that you need a lift.
Seriously, we'd love to have a Floridinian SVXer join the fun. And, yes, they start in the wee hours of Sunday AM. You'll have to cancel church.

Ron.

[lee]

Originally posted by Ron Mummert

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WSSC is Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission ...snip....
Ron.

is that anything like Military Intelligence?

I expect to be there. looking forward to putting faces with names.

edit: I'm guessing I should take 29 off 495, then what to do at the intersection w/New Hamshire?

[Ron Mummert]

Originally posted by lee


is that anything like Military Intelligence?

I expect to be there. looking forward to putting faces with names.

edit: I'm guessing I should take 29 off 495, then what to do at the intersection w/New Hamshire?

Assuming you'll be heading northeast, crossing over the Cabin John bridge on 495, you'll take 29 (Colesville Rd.) north off of 495, & eventually cross over New Hampshire Ave. Take a right at the 2nd light (I believe) past N.H. Ave, on Industrial Parkway & drive a couple blocks straight 'til you dead end into an open chain link gate at the facility. Take a right after the gate & wind your way all the way to the back of the complex. If you spot an SVX or two, you'll know you're there. I'll PM you later with my cell # & any more details needed. Be sure to rent an STI so you can give Harry a good race.

Ron.

[lee]

Got it, thanks. Printed out a Microsoft Streets & Trips route sheet. Program claims 55 minute drive, which I'm guessing is OK for a Sunday morning.

[Ron Mummert]

Originally posted by lee
Got it, thanks. Printed out a Microsoft Streets & Trips route sheet. Program claims 55 minute drive, which I'm guessing is OK for a Sunday morning.

Sunday morn coupled with an STI equals 30 minutes tops.
Start your engines!

Ron.

[rufus]

Hey Lee. Since Ron never seems to get there until after lunch time, I'll send you a PM with my cell phone number as well.

Look forward to meeting you.

-Mike

[Ron Mummert]

Originally posted by rufus
Hey Lee. Since Ron never seems to get there until after lunch time, I'll send you a PM with my cell phone number as well.

Look forward to meeting you.

-Mike

Very funny, Mike. I may surprise you this time, as I'm bringing the blue beast. That's right..... the S( )X.
Be very afraid.

Ron (revving the 4 banger).

[rufus]

So are you actually going to race it Ron? Your 240 is in G-stock, just like the SVX. I would think it could be pretty competitive in that class, but I haven't driven one for a long time...

[Ron Mummert]

Originally posted by rufus
So are you actually going to race it Ron? Your 240 is in G-stock, just like the SVX. I would think it could be pretty competitive in that class, but I haven't driven one for a long time...

Bring an extra helmet for me.
....and a blindfold for you. You're ridin' shotgun.

Ron.

[lee]

Originally posted by Ron Mummert




Bring an extra helmet for me.
....and a blindfold for you. You're ridin' shotgun.

Ron.

Should I bring an EMT with me for Mike?

I'll try to be there around 8AM, willing to assist in pit chores or whatever.