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Title: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday January 17, 2020, 05:20:28 PM Eastern
**IT’S FINALLY HERE FOLKS**


After multiple hours of exhaustive “research and development”, (basically, checking out a few places around town, oh yeah, and drinking was involved, LOL!), DC, and I, have found an EXCELLENT establishment for our little BOARD GET TOGETHER!
It has been scheduled, in order to coincide with a Caps road game, on a SATURDAY, in February!
Here is the information:


DATE: Saturday, FEB. 22nd, 2020


TIME: 12 Noon - Until......??   Caps game starts at 1:00pm (at New Jersey)


LOCATION: Sterling, VA
(Exact name and address of establishment will be furnished via PM, or email, from ArjunaZ, (AJ), one day prior to event)


DESCRIPTION: This place is very spacious, with tons of parking, and easy to get to, right off of Rte 7, near NOVA Comm College campus.
They have a GREAT restaurant, large bar with LOTS of TV’s, and even a CIGAR BAR!
I, (Rush), have spoken with the manager, and he has assured me that we will have NO TROUBLE, in getting the Caps game on, for our entertainment! I’ve also been informed that the restaurant has a BRUNCH BUFFET, on Saturdays, from 11am - 3pm, for anyone interested! The conventional restaurant is also open at this time!


INSTRUCTIONS: ALL board members, and guests are invited, and we look forward to meeting you!
To keep this simple, if you are planning to come, just reply to this thread with something like, “I’m IN”, or similar response, and please mention if you are bringing a guest!
This will help in getting a count, and to have a better idea for the accommodations we will require, as the date draws near!
As stated earlier, AJ, (our fearless board leader), will give out specific name and location, one day prior to event, to all who RSVP, thru THIS THREAD! (Important)


Thank you, everyone!
Come, and let’s celebrate THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS, (and their FAN FORUM), have some fun, some good cheer, and watch a Caps game together! I for one, am looking forward to meeting each other!


***PERSONAL INCENTIVE FROM RUSH***
Any board member who attends, AND IS WEARING A CAPS JERSEY, gets their first drink, (soda, beer, shot, etc.) put on MY TAB!!!  LETS GO CAPS!!!


RUSH









Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday January 17, 2020, 05:54:35 PM Eastern
I’m IN, AJ
Plus 1 guest. (wife)


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 17, 2020, 06:35:16 PM Eastern
I'm in.  +1 guest designated driver wife....(as long as nobody asks to see her knees...that is supposed to be a secret)
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Ozzies09tc on Friday January 17, 2020, 06:35:28 PM Eastern
Please make this a yearly thing, I WILL make one of these one year but sadly not this year.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 17, 2020, 06:35:50 PM Eastern
If I wear three jerseys to I get three drinks on Rush's tab? :uh-huh:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 17, 2020, 06:37:22 PM Eastern
And oh great....Sterling...the armpit of Loudoun County  :)


Just kidding...lighten up you rich Loudounites
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday January 17, 2020, 06:49:37 PM Eastern
And oh great....Sterling...the armpit of Loudoun County  :)


Just kidding...lighten up you rich Loudounites


LMAO!  The official city for the mailing address.
It’s actually in the Cascades area!



Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday January 17, 2020, 06:52:25 PM Eastern
Please make this a yearly thing, I WILL make one of these one year but sadly not this year.


 Great idea Ozzie!
 We will see how this one goes, and who knows if we win the cup this year, well then, we may make it a HALF – YEARLY affair👍


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 17, 2020, 07:26:56 PM Eastern

LMAO!  The official city for the mailing address.
It’s actually in the Cascades area!


Yeah, I used to live in Sterling...actually in "Countryside" way back before Loudoun was something.
Our mailing address was Sterling, bet we ALWAYS differentiated that we lived in "Countryside" 8)


I'm not sure I can actually afford a beer in Cascades.  Is it a gated community bar?  Will they let me in driving a GM (it's NOT a Cadillac)  What about my wife's Toyota?
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 17, 2020, 07:28:02 PM Eastern
Please make this a yearly thing, I WILL make one of these one year but sadly not this year.


If I wear Ozzies jersey do I get his free beer?  ;)
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Mickstix on Friday January 17, 2020, 07:48:04 PM Eastern
That sounds killer! Unfortunately I won't be able to make it, but I'll tip one with you guys in spirit!!
... Well, I'll literally be drinking, but we'll call it "in spirit"..  :uh-huh: :rofl:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Ozzies09tc on Friday January 17, 2020, 07:50:09 PM Eastern

 Great idea Ozzie!
 We will see how this one goes, and who knows if we win the cup this year, well then, we may make it a HALF – YEARLY affair👍


Rush


My Blues forums have a yearly meetup, but it's in a suite at a game and I attend every year.


This would be an excellent vacation bucket list idea for me
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Ozzies09tc on Friday January 17, 2020, 07:51:03 PM Eastern

If I wear Ozzies jersey do I get his free beer?  ;)


I have my own jersey?!  :hearts:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday January 17, 2020, 08:40:41 PM Eastern
Well ya know Lady and I are in!!

Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday January 17, 2020, 09:57:04 PM Eastern
Well ya know Lady and I are in!!


OF COURSE, BRO!
(Well, we BOTH knew that, but the board didn’t, so it’s official)👍👍


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday January 17, 2020, 10:00:07 PM Eastern

Yeah, I used to live in Sterling...actually in "Countryside" way back before Loudoun was something.
Our mailing address was Sterling, bet we ALWAYS differentiated that we lived in "Countryside" 8)


I'm not sure I can actually afford a beer in Cascades.  Is it a gated community bar?  Will they let me in driving a GM (it's NOT a Cadillac)  What about my wife's Toyota?


They allowed DC and I in the place......’Nuff said!!🤣😂🤣


Oh yeah, and they SERVED us, as well!!🤪🤪


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday January 17, 2020, 10:05:22 PM Eastern

My Blues forums have a yearly meetup, but it's in a suite at a game and I attend every year.


This would be an excellent vacation bucket list idea for me





One of my customers owns a box at Cap One center!  I’m gonna check with him just for information purposes, although I’ve got an approximate idea of the cost!
 I’ll put it on the board when I know!


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: ArJunaZ on Saturday January 18, 2020, 04:37:18 AM Eastern
For the record I am in.  My son said he might come. Haven't asked my better half yet.

This should be a lot of fun.  It's a matinee game against the Devils BTW.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: DC_1908 on Saturday January 18, 2020, 08:23:31 AM Eastern

They allowed DC and I in the place......’Nuff said!!🤣😂🤣


Oh yeah, and they SERVED us, as well!!🤪🤪


Rush
A place letting us in is never a problem.  However, not getting thrown out is, 😈😇😁. and they didn’t throw us out!!
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: alta on Saturday January 18, 2020, 12:09:20 PM Eastern
based on previous comments I figured this would’ve involved a range  :huh:




maybe next time
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Saturday January 18, 2020, 12:16:23 PM Eastern
A place letting us in is never a problem.  However, not getting thrown out is, 😈😇😁. and they didn’t throw us out!!


It is well known that smoking cigars, can soothe the savage beast!😁😁


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Ozzies09tc on Saturday January 18, 2020, 01:12:33 PM Eastern
Hey Rush,


Some things to help all members that would like to attend for a next year kinds thing, when the schedule comes out post four or five games as a poll and let members vote and comment which they could make.


Allows you to get some feedback and idea of what people's lives and schedules are while allowing members an idea of when they can plan ahead and have more time to prepare for something like this.


This is how we get the money pooled/etc for attending the suite games, we voted in oct for games in jan/feb/mar/apr and now we are going to the blues/bruins rematch in april  8)
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: DC_1908 on Saturday January 18, 2020, 03:16:56 PM Eastern
Hey Rush,


Some things to help all members that would like to attend for a next year kinds thing, when the schedule comes out post four or five games as a poll and let members vote and comment which they could make.


Allows you to get some feedback and idea of what people's lives and schedules are while allowing members an idea of when they can plan ahead and have more time to prepare for something like this.


This is how we get the money pooled/etc for attending the suite games, we voted in oct for games in jan/feb/mar/apr and now we are going to the blues/bruins rematch in april  8)
Tell ya what, since you and Mick are the farthest away, give us a date or two and we’ll take care of the rest 😁
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Saturday January 18, 2020, 08:09:34 PM Eastern
Hey Rush,


Some things to help all members that would like to attend for a next year kinds thing, when the schedule comes out post four or five games as a poll and let members vote and comment which they could make.


Allows you to get some feedback and idea of what people's lives and schedules are while allowing members an idea of when they can plan ahead and have more time to prepare for something like this.


This is how we get the money pooled/etc for attending the suite games, we voted in oct for games in jan/feb/mar/apr and now we are going to the blues/bruins rematch in april  8)


Good idea Ozzie!
 What you’re talking about is a little more of a formally planned outing, (with monetary contributions and all).  I am DEFINITELY for something like that!


If we were to lease a suite for a Caps game, as you suggested, we would definitely have to bring a more democratic process to the whole thing!
I believe we would have to call it a “first annual” something, LOL, as it will be the first of its kind, as far as I am aware, for this board!


 Again, I am ALL IN, for something like that, and as I mentioned I will be checking with one of my HVAC customers, for some kind of decent deal, for his suite at Cap One, that he can give our board!😁


 Hell, depending on the timing, we could even try something like that before the season ends this year!


Of course, our little get together, is much more impromptu and informal.  If we can get a more formal thing going, like what you’re talking about, down the road, then we’ll have to have quite a bit more planning involved!


 Who knows, since you have some experience at this kind of thing, (with the Blues group),  and I have a possible connection, we just may have to chat in the future and make the thing HAPPEN!!👍


Rush 

Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: ArJunaZ on Monday January 20, 2020, 01:55:16 AM Eastern

It doesn’t matter what laws the communists pass this session, they don’t take effect until July 1.
Even then, as we’ve seen in Australia and New Zealand, most people won’t abide by bullshit laws, and those people weren’t raised with a 2nd amendment
I'm going to take my response and other related posts on the Virginia gun assault and rally from this thread to the "Calm Before the Storm" thread.

https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/index.php/topic,61.msg32149.html#msg32149 (https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/index.php/topic,61.msg32149.html#msg32149)

We should leave this thread solely for the get together.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Monday January 20, 2020, 09:11:46 AM Eastern

Rush - unfortunately, I won't be able to make is as  I won't be in the DC area then.  Sounds like a great time and I'm sure there will be some interesting "color" analysis on the game.

Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Monday January 20, 2020, 10:56:54 AM Eastern
Most likely going to join, 2.
(https://www.bing.com/th?id=OIP.3C-yvEVN1zW9L8ifrWAqeQHaEM&pid=Api&rs=1)
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Tuesday January 21, 2020, 12:04:36 AM Eastern
Most likely going to join, 2.
(https://www.bing.com/th?id=OIP.3C-yvEVN1zW9L8ifrWAqeQHaEM&pid=Api&rs=1)


Cool Barf!!
Lookin’ forward to it!
Bring your 3 girlfriends pictured above too! (You da MAN!)😁


 Then when Rich wears his three jerseys,  he will forget all about me having to buy him extra beers!!😂🤣


Rush 
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Tuesday January 21, 2020, 12:08:32 AM Eastern
Rush - unfortunately, I won't be able to make is as  I won't be in the DC area then.  Sounds like a great time and I'm sure there will be some interesting "color" analysis on the game.


Totally understand Beags!👍


 As I’m sure you’ve read in the prior posts, we may take Ozzie‘s idea, and turn this into a more formal matter next year, with maybe a suite at the game!
 Thanks for letting me know, Beags!


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: 4 Caps on Tuesday January 21, 2020, 04:43:10 PM Eastern
I won’t be able to make it either, I am in Minnesota that week where I am now and let me tell you, it is cold but fortunately I can stay inside for the most part. 
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Tuesday January 21, 2020, 11:43:52 PM Eastern
I won’t be able to make it either, I am in Minnesota that week where I am now and let me tell you, it is cold but fortunately I can stay inside for the most part.


I appreciate you letting me know 4Caps!
Ya know, if I recall correctly, I think back when I first posted with you, we may have talked a bit about Minnesota!


My wife and I went up and vacationed there, driving along that highway that follows the shore of Lake Superior! We visited Duluth, Lutsen, and Grand Marais! It was beautiful up there!


Anyway, we’d certainly have liked to meet, and talk some hockey with you!
It’s looking like we have a good reason to get a bigger, more formal outing going, maybe next season, as mentioned in this thread!
 What would really be nice is if we have a second Stanley Cup to talk about next year!!


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: 4 Caps on Wednesday January 22, 2020, 09:21:06 AM Eastern
Yes the North Shore Drive as it is called is very nice and scenic.  My wife’s brother lives up in that area, although that area gets a lot of snow so not a good place to be in the winter. 


Hopefully we can work something out next season, it would be fun to get together.  A couple of seasons ago when Lily came over here a few of us did meet at a Caps practice.  Totally agree it would be nice to meet after the Caps won another Cup.  I think it could happen. 
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Wednesday January 22, 2020, 12:32:17 PM Eastern
QUICK UPDATE on the GET TOGETHER!


WHO’S IN, so far, or likely to attend:
(in no particular order)


AJ, + 2 guests
RUSH, + 1 guest
DC
LADY
RICH, +1 guest
BARF, + 3 hotties, (all to himself, you bastard)🤪🤪




NOT ATTENDING, so far, but will be remembered “in spirit”, (great call Mick):
(AND potential attendees for next year)!!


OZZIE
BEAGS
4CAPS
MICKSTIX




 I appreciate all who have notified the board so far, one way or the other.
 Honestly, in the quick planning of this thing, both DC and I had thought we would have maybe 5-7 folks coming out!
We are already looking at 8-10, at least, and hoping to hear from many more!


 As mentioned before, the Caps game will be on at 1 PM, and we expect folks to start arriving anytime after 12, unless you’re doing that “breakfast buffet” thing offered by the establishment. (I have heard it is excellent)!  I believe it’s offered between 11 AM and 3 PM.


 Looking forward to it folks!!


Rush




Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Surreylily on Wednesday January 22, 2020, 03:43:58 PM Eastern
For all those not sure - I would HIGHLY reccommend going.
My experience was a little more extreme, coming all the way from England and all, but WELL worth it.  a little overwhelming for me, tbh!   :huh:

Putting faces to the names and comments and points of view.  All different ages,, both sexes. ( ... Oh wait...  :P )


If I could be there I would. Absolutely! 
If you can work it, I would suggest you go.   ;)

Well jell!

Really hope this bocomes a thang!


 :koolaid: :wow:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 23, 2020, 04:15:38 AM Eastern
For all those not sure - I would HIGHLY reccommend going.
My experience was a little more extreme, coming all the way from England and all, but WELL worth it.  a little overwhelming for me, tbh!   :huh:

Putting faces to the names and comments and points of view.  All different ages,, both sexes. ( ... Oh wait...  :P )


If I could be there I would. Absolutely! 
If you can work it, I would suggest you go.   ;)

Well jell!

Really hope this bocomes a thang!


 :koolaid: :wow:


It's good to see that you are back on your meds after that stroke Lil.  Your typing is a dead giveaway.   :snicker:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Thursday January 23, 2020, 03:52:06 PM Eastern
For all those not sure - I would HIGHLY reccommend going.
My experience was a little more extreme, coming all the way from England and all, but WELL worth it.  a little overwhelming for me, tbh!   :huh:

Putting faces to the names and comments and points of view.  All different ages,, both sexes. ( ... Oh wait...  :P )


If I could be there I would. Absolutely! 
If you can work it, I would suggest you go.   ;)

Well jell!

Really hope this bocomes a thang!


 :koolaid: :wow:


Thanks Lil 👍


 Just a little swim across the pond gets you here!!😀 (You can always pretend Alan May is coming!)😁😁


Rush 

Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 23, 2020, 04:55:52 PM Eastern

Thanks Lil 👍


 Just a little swim across the pond gets you here!!😀 (You can always pretend Alan May is coming!)😁😁


Rush


Oooohhh!  Alan May.....    :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 23, 2020, 05:25:10 PM Eastern

It's good to see that you are back on your meds after that stroke Lil.  Your typing is a dead giveaway.   :snicker:


 ;D
I watch and type on my laptop .  I have to lean oover a tray thingammy to reach the keypad.  Not great for balance.  Consequently,I tend to balance with my thumbs sometimes and encroach on the touchpad in the middle, which sends the text all skew=whiffy.   :wackysmile:
Occasionally I try to correct the situation, but at two or three o'clock in the morning and when I've tried that a couple oof times already, I just hit "post" and assume you'll work it out.   :lmao:

That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 23, 2020, 06:42:15 PM Eastern

 ;D
I watch and type on my laptop .  I have to lean oover a tray thingammy to reach the keypad.  Not great for balance.  Consequently,I tend to balance with my thumbs sometimes and encroach on the touchpad in the middle, which sends the text all skew=whiffy.   :wackysmile:
Occasionally I try to correct the situation, but at two or three o'clock in the morning and when I've tried that a couple oof times already, I just hit "post" and assume you'll work it out.   :lmao:

That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.


Yes, well that's all well and good (excuse-wise) but none of us has yet to fully decipher this gem:



Re: I have a question (https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/index.php/topic,637.msg31659.html#msg31659)
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2020, 09:53:41 PM »
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    And I'm sticking to my translation that it has something to do with you not being Adverse to some eco-friendly multi-personal (ahem....threesome) action in the past when you were a little less reserved  :angel:

Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 23, 2020, 06:43:59 PM Eastern
And you can tell there no hockey....peeps replying to messages from weeks ago  ;D
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: justwincaps on Saturday January 25, 2020, 06:54:54 PM Eastern
Please make this a yearly thing, I WILL make one of these one year but sadly not this year.
Puck - great idea and thanks for starting this.
I can't make it this year but with enough advanced notice I can make sure to be there next year.JWC
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday January 25, 2020, 08:03:38 PM Eastern

Yes, well that's all well and good (excuse-wise) but none of us has yet to fully decipher this gem:



Re: I have a question (https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/index.php/topic,637.msg31659.html#msg31659)
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2020, 09:53:41 PM »




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Oh, come on!  That's an easy one.   ::)   Open forum or not.  More reserved if I thought kiddies had access.... maybe.... ahem.
To be quite frank, if you let your kiddies read what I type at two or three o'clock in the bloody morning, more fool you.   :raspberry: :P :lmao:   [/list]
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Saturday January 25, 2020, 09:43:02 PM Eastern
Puck - great idea and thanks for starting this.
I can't make it this year but with enough advanced notice I can make sure to be there next year.JWC


Hey Justwin!!
Great to hear from you! It’s sure been awhile since we’ve posted! I trust all is OK with you.
Thank you for replying about the get together!👍


Can’t really take the credit for starting anything, (thanks), as there was a more involved board get together a few years ago, before I ever joined the forum!  I believe it was DC, Lady, and some of the other veterans who organized, and made that happen.
You’ve probably seen some of the longer term members here mention it before, and from what I’ve gathered it was great fun!


 This, obviously, is a much lighter, and quickly set, informal get together.
  As you’ve probably read, in some of the posts in this thread,  Ozzie had suggested a more organized type of thing for next year!  Including a possible suite for a Caps game!!
 I think it’s a super idea, and will be doing a little research on that in the near future!


 Anyway, great to hear from you, Justwin!
Looking forward to seeing you on the board here, in the second half of the season coming up!!
LETS GO CAPS!


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: ArJunaZ on Wednesday February 12, 2020, 11:16:16 PM Eastern
bump
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Surreylily on Wednesday February 12, 2020, 11:54:14 PM Eastern

Hey Justwin!!
Great to hear from you! It’s sure been awhile since we’ve posted! I trust all is OK with you.
Thank you for replying about the get together!👍


Can’t really take the credit for starting anything, (thanks), as there was a more involved board get together a few years ago, before I ever joined the forum!  I believe it was DC, Lady, and some of the other veterans who organized, and made that happen.
You’ve probably seen some of the longer term members here mention it before, and from what I’ve gathered it was great fun!


 This, obviously, is a much lighter, and quickly set, informal get together.
  As you’ve probably read, in some of the posts in this thread,  Ozzie had suggested a more organized type of thing for next year!  Including a possible suite for a Caps game!!
 I think it’s a super idea, and will be doing a little research on that in the near future!


 Anyway, great to hear from you, Justwin!
Looking forward to seeing you on the board here, in the second half of the season coming up!!
LETS GO CAPS!


Rush

That get together was when I come over.  I wated to meet as many board members as possible and DC and Lady arranged an open brunch at a place. 

What a fantastic experience.  Overwhelming tbh (and still jet-lagged), but what an experience!    ;D
Anniversary of the event tomorrow, I believe.   :)

There should be photos available. 

If I only knew how to post them...........   :huh: :wackysmile:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: DC_1908 on Sunday February 16, 2020, 12:24:24 PM Eastern
Lady and I got a hotel for next Saturday.  I’ve talked to a few people and their will be an after party,dinner, after party following the game.    This will be awesome!!!!


So, if possible, clear your calendars for the rest of the day, take and Uber to and fro, or get a hotel.  The one we got is 5min away and only goes for abound $80, (HH points rule).  But please don’t drive as can’t post from the drunk tank 😁


As far details will make em up as we go, don’t worry we’ll be fine 😇
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: DC_1908 on Sunday February 16, 2020, 04:47:38 PM Eastern
Location:
Bungalow Lake House (https://www.bungalowlakehouse.com)
46116 Lake Center Plaza Sterling

Easy to get to, park, Uber etc .

Let Puck, Arj, or myself know if you have any questions about anything, including the above post (😇)

See ya there!
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday February 16, 2020, 09:19:33 PM Eastern
The Lake House looks really cool.
They have a virtual tour on their website.
It will be a good day.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Sunday February 16, 2020, 11:09:53 PM Eastern
Info for all who are attending:


It really is a very cool place! Tons of parking, easy access, and VERY spacious!
The Bungalow LakeHouse is quite a big complex, actually!


It has AT LEAST, 3 separate areas that DC and I saw. A nice looking restaurant, a huge area sports bar, with  20 to 30 TV screens, (my estimate)! AND a well stocked CIGAR BAR, with many TV’s also! All 3 areas are separated by hallways and doors,  BUT all in the same building.
 Plenty of air purifiers hanging from the ceiling, to keep the air clean also, in the cigar bar!!


 We have timed the get together to coincide with the Capitals game, against the NJ Devils, airing at 1:00pm, on Saturday, 2/22/20!!
The restaurant offers a Saturday, brunch buffet starting at 11:00am until 2:00pm, if anyone is interested!


Officially, the get together will start right around 12 noon, or so, a little before puck drop.
I personally plan on being there around 12, and will attempt to scout some seats out beforehand.


I will be in an official Caps home jersey, wearing #20, (Eller), and should be there with my wife!
Hopefully, I will have established an initial seating area for us all to watch the game, and a few of us may already be seated.
Simply ask “Are you Rush”?😁, or however you’re comfortable with introducing yourselves, for those I haven’t met yet!


 As I said before, any BOARD MEMBER who attends, and is wearing a Capitals jersey, will have their first beer, ON ME. Just make sure you SEE ME FIRST, and then I will handle it.


Sorry Rich, but multiple jerseys DO NOT mean multiple beers on my tab, (but  props to you for thinking outside of the box, buddy😁)!


Also all members guest tabs, are the responsibility of you, or your guest! (Sorry Barf, I just can’t cover your three babes😁😁)!   But you got a handful brother!!!😂🤣😂


Looking forward to some real fun, some Caps camaraderie, and meeting some of the good folks on our board!!


 We will be monitoring the board up to and even during the get together, as mentioned in the previous posts,  should anyone have any questions!!


Thanks Everybody!!


Rush












Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Sunday February 16, 2020, 11:11:41 PM Eastern
Great idea on the hotel, DC!!  SMART MOVE!!👍👍


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: alta on Monday February 17, 2020, 08:40:44 AM Eastern
And oh great....Sterling...the armpit of Loudoun County  :)


Just kidding...lighten up you rich Loudounites


Oh no. It most certainly is. That's why the surrounding areas changed their names. The industrial/business area officially renamed itself to Dulles so they didn't have a sterling address, same with Potomac falls when that side was expanded.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 21, 2020, 01:12:49 PM Eastern
I'm not going to make the get together Saturday.  :'(
Too much going on for me that day.
I was really looking forward to meeting some more of you.


Please let's do this again later this year....like in the playoffs.... :praying:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday February 21, 2020, 01:42:52 PM Eastern
**CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER UPDATE**


Well folks, It’s just about here!!💥💥


Here is what we’ve got as of today:


“IN” Members + Potential Guests:
(fantasy guests are in parenthesis)


Alta
AJ + 2
Barf (+3 babes)
DC
Lady
Rich + 1 (*no comments about the “knees”*)😂
Rush + 1


Those who have confirmed, NOT attending, whom we shall miss
and make a toast to: (Maybe a Caps Suite for next year)!!


4Caps
Beaglefan
JustWin
Lily
Mickstix
Ozzie


——————————————————-
Looks like approximately 8-12 people, give or take, plus any members and guests who haven’t confirmed, but may show up!  WE SURE HOPE SO!!!👍👍


GOOD NEWS!!!!
The very rare “HOPSLAM”, will ACTUALLY be available (through a CIA, top secret connection)!! Thanks to Mr. “Jack Secret” himself,  DC_1908!!! Thanks DC👍


 Again, looking forward to seeing everybody, and for those members who are a little bit on the fence about it, I recommend giving into temptation!!😂🤣😂


 Let’s all have some fun, and God forbid we get to know each other a little bit!!!


SEE YOU THERE, FOLKS!!


Rush

Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday February 21, 2020, 01:56:16 PM Eastern
I'm not going to make the get together Saturday.  :'(
Too much going on for me that day.
I was really looking forward to meeting some more of you.


Please let's do this again later this year....like in the playoffs.... :praying:


Sorry to hear that, Rich.
 Looks like we were both creating a post at exactly the same time!


 If there’s anyway you can find a time. We’d love to see you!
 And some of this may very well carry into the evening, as well!


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: ArJunaZ on Friday February 21, 2020, 04:19:23 PM Eastern
My better half will not be coming tomorrow.  My son said he will come, but I'll believe that when it happens.

I'm sorry you can't make it Rich.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday February 21, 2020, 04:29:09 PM Eastern
I'm not going to make the get together Saturday.  :'(
Too much going on for me that day.
I was really looking forward to meeting some more of you.


Please let's do this again later this year....like in the playoffs.... :praying:
Damn that sucks😞.  but there’s still the after party 😇
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 21, 2020, 06:26:44 PM Eastern
Yeah, I'm pretty bummed about it.  Was really looking forward to meeting ....(some of you :snicker: )


Just got too much going on tomorrow.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: ArJunaZ on Friday February 21, 2020, 09:26:08 PM Eastern
So I guess we will not get to meet our Very Large Senior Member.  :snicker:

Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday February 22, 2020, 08:23:33 AM Eastern
I was going to wear my Holtbeast jersey, but since he isn't starting.

Rich isn't attending?
I'm not going then.


See some of you all at Bunghole Lakehouse.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Saturday February 22, 2020, 10:29:10 AM Eastern
I was going to wear my Holtbeast jersey, but since he isn't starting.

Rich isn't attending?
I'm not going then.


See some of you all at Bunghole Lakehouse.


LMFAO!😂🤣
Just told the wife we’re headed to the “Bunghole”!!😂🤣


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday February 22, 2020, 04:31:44 PM Eastern
You guys having fun?   :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday February 22, 2020, 06:56:18 PM Eastern
Sorry you guys had to see that mess.. At least Ovie got 700 and hopefully the "spirits" were flowin!!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday February 23, 2020, 07:09:52 AM Eastern

Fun get together aside from the loss, like what Mick mentioned, at least we saw 700 from Ovi!

Thanks Rush for the cigar!  Thanks DC fro the HOPSLAM!
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday February 23, 2020, 01:07:42 PM Eastern
It was a good time at the get together.
Good people, and yeah that Hopslam is tasty stuff, not to mention STRONG!  Thanks DC.
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Sunday February 23, 2020, 10:03:11 PM Eastern
Fun get together aside from the loss, like what Mick mentioned, at least we saw 700 from Ovi!

Thanks Rush for the cigar!  Thanks DC fro the HOPSLAM!


Great to see ya Barf!
 It was truly a very good time, and actually helped to soften the frustration of the loss!


 Glad you enjoyed the cigar and Hopslam. Thank YOU for the vodka shots as well!


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Sunday February 23, 2020, 10:08:40 PM Eastern
It was a good time at the get together.
Good people, and yeah that Hopslam is tasty stuff, not to mention STRONG!  Thanks DC.


 It was good to finally meet you in person AJ, as we had already talked on the phone quite a bit!
 You’re a real gentleman!  Appreciate the very long drive you had to get there, also!


 Hopefully we can do it again before the end of the season.  We can even choose another location, maybe a little closer to everybody!👍


Dare I mention, picking a place maybe, to watch a PLAYOFF game!!
OH YES, I DO DARE!!!


Rush



Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Saturday February 29, 2020, 12:00:02 AM Eastern
Moving from informal, to even LESS informal, 😁, I had mentioned in another recent thread, about getting together to watch the Pittsburgh game on Saturday, March 7th.


DC and I are going to be watching the game, SOMEWHERE, that day, and wanted to check with some of you folks here, if you were interested in getting together with us!

All are welcome, especially those that may have missed the last, recent get together!


We are considering 4 potential places.


1. Repeat at the LakeHouse Bungalow in Sterling/Cascades. (everyone liked the place)!
 but it’s a bit of a drive.
2. Fast Eddies in Centreville, VA
3. Glory Days in Gainesville, VA
4. Old Busthead Brewery in Bristow, VA


And depending on who all is interested, we are open for suggestions for another place, as well!


 Anyway, let us know on this thread here. It’s just a little over a week away!


(Ok,....my first beer offer, will be in effect again!!
 COME ON CAPS FANS!!!👍👍👍


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 02, 2020, 08:45:21 AM Eastern
Moving from informal, to even LESS informal, 😁, I had mentioned in another recent thread, about getting together to watch the Pittsburgh game on Saturday, March 7th.


DC and I are going to be watching the game, SOMEWHERE, that day, and wanted to check with some of you folks here, if you were interested in getting together with us!

All are welcome, especially those that may have missed the last, recent get together!


We are considering 4 potential places.


1. Repeat at the LakeHouse Bungalow in Sterling/Cascades. (everyone liked the place)!
 but it’s a bit of a drive.
2. Fast Eddies in Centreville, VA
3. Glory Days in Gainesville, VA
4. Old Busthead Brewery in Bristow, VA


And depending on who all is interested, we are open for suggestions for another place, as well!


 Anyway, let us know on this thread here. It’s just a little over a week away!


(Ok,....my first beer offer, will be in effect again!!
 COME ON CAPS FANS!!!👍👍👍


Rush


Ah man, I can't do this Saturday.  I have an all day training on Saturday that was scheduled months ago.  Oh wait?  Is the game a day game or evening....
Oh pooh.  it's 1:00pm


This is on my end of town too.  Actually Old Bust Head Brewery is about 2 minutes from my office, but I can't go Saturday anyway .  Does Old Bust head have TV's?  I have not been in there in a while.  Anyway, no matter to me this time :'(


I promise I will come to one of these when the timing is right.  Location won't matter much to me - I'll go wherever (well....maybe not Baltimore wherever  :P )


Actually Old Bust Head is probably not very convenient for anyone but maybe me and Puck...or was it AJ who lived out here in God's country?  ...although I don't really know where any yuns live since I'm not a stalker tracking your IP like DC and AJ   :snicker:


Anyway, have a good time.  I will miss you.  I promise I'll make one this year.














Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Tuesday March 03, 2020, 09:59:43 PM Eastern

Ah man, I can't do this Saturday.  I have an all day training on Saturday that was scheduled months ago.  Oh wait?  Is the game a day game or evening....
Oh pooh.  it's 1:00pm


This is on my end of town too.  Actually Old Bust Head Brewery is about 2 minutes from my office, but I can't go Saturday anyway .  Does Old Bust head have TV's?  I have not been in there in a while.  Anyway, no matter to me this time :'(


I promise I will come to one of these when the timing is right.  Location won't matter much to me - I'll go wherever (well....maybe not Baltimore wherever  :P )


Actually Old Bust Head is probably not very convenient for anyone but maybe me and Puck...or was it AJ who lived out here in God's country?  ...although I don't really know where any yuns live since I'm not a stalker tracking your IP like DC and AJ   :snicker:


Anyway, have a good time.  I will miss you.  I promise I'll make one this year.


Thanks Rich, and no worries.
DC and I aren’t quite sure where we’re watching the game yet.
A few weeks ago, was the first time I’d ever checked out Old Busthead Brewery. I only live 2 or 3 miles away from it, but I just never really got around to it!


 It does have a few TVs, and a lot of different varieties of beer.  I got the impression, however that it is a little more of a family and kids oriented place, despite the beer sales, so the atmosphere, although very nice, didn’t seem to be focused much on promoting itself as a place to watch “sports”!
It seems more of an emphasis on local area activity promotion.  Which, of course, is perfectly fine, and also lets remember, that I’ve only been there one time, and I could be completely wrong.


 And really, my intent with this one is not really pushing a “get together” per se.
 It’s more of just an easy mention that DC and I will be checking out this Saturday’s game against the Hens, somewhere around town, and if it’s convenient, board folks can feel free to meet up with us!
We are favoring Glory Days in Gainesville, right off 29,  but that’s not set in stone yet!


I know you work hard, Rich, so maybe an easier idea, if you like, would be for you take a look at the remaining schedule, (or take our chances on a playoff game)😁, and see what works for you!


I’m almost 1/2 retired, so I’m usually pretty flexible! Just let me know.


And for that matter, hell, we can keep this thread open for if, or when, ANYONE here, may want to initiate watching a game together with others of us on the board!


 I mean, we really haven’t had a thread to put that into practice!  I think it would be nice to have a little informative thread for that purpose!   We might as well use this one. WHY NOT, right? 👍


 Lastly Rich, there’s a good chance that DC and I may carry on into the evening, this Saturday, if you want to get together later on!
Thanks Rich.


Rush





Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: OurLadyOfPatience on Thursday March 05, 2020, 08:48:16 PM Eastern

 Lastly Rich, there’s a good chance that DC and I may carry on into the evening, this Saturday, if you want to get together later on!
Thanks Rich.


Rush


Rich I can 110% tell you until DC crashes the party is in full go mode.


That said, it will be at a 100km length from me : ). I have a busy day planned for Sunday in MD and will be making the normal 1st weekend club dance night in B’more to get my exercise on!
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday March 06, 2020, 05:37:45 PM Eastern

Rich I can 110% tell you until DC crashes the party is in full go mode.


That said, it will be at a 100km length from me : ). I have a busy day planned for Sunday in MD and will be making the normal 1st weekend club dance night in B’more to get my exercise on!
You exasperate.   I do not “crash” parties, I make/take over them 😁, and all enjoy
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 06, 2020, 06:06:58 PM Eastern
You guys decide on a spot for Saturday?  Still Glory Days?
Depending on what time I'm finished Saturday, I might try to come by.  (just don't hold your breath)
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday March 06, 2020, 07:33:13 PM Eastern
You guys decide on a spot for Saturday?  Still Glory Days?
Depending on what time I'm finished Saturday, I might try to come by.  (just don't hold your breath)


Hey Rich!
Yes. Glory Days is the place!  After the game is over, we may migrate somewhere else!
 But I’m not planning on traveling far, either way. Will keep the board posted if we go somewhere else!
Hope you can make it!


Rush

Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 06, 2020, 07:47:51 PM Eastern
I think I will be tied up till 6 so we shall see....

Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday March 06, 2020, 09:27:25 PM Eastern

Rich I can 110% tell you until DC crashes the party is in full go mode.


That said, it will be at a 100km length from me : ). I have a busy day planned for Sunday in MD and will be making the normal 1st weekend club dance night in B’more to get my exercise on!


Hey Lady!
 How have you been?
 I hadn’t asked, but had just figured you were going to be there with DC, but I totally understand.
My Baby is staying home too, so your boy and I will tip back a shot for both you and my sweetie!👍
 We will make sure to get together another time!


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Friday March 06, 2020, 09:32:42 PM Eastern
I think I will be tied up till 6 so we shall see....


Cool!👍
I’m just guessing, 😁,  but I’ll just say, knowing DC, “after 6”, would be a damn good bet!!😂🤣


Rush
Title: Re: **CAPS FORUM GET TOGETHER**
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 09, 2020, 12:00:23 PM Eastern
Sorry fellas, as much as I wanted to join you, I was beat and just went home and watched the Hens get smacked (about 6 hours behind schedule)


maybe next time.