Topic: THE FINISH LINE (Read 18852 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #210 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:18:29 PM »

I had lunch at Zaytinya. -DR Jane and I lunched there a few years ago. They now have a prix-fixe "Mezze Lunch" - three mezze and a dessert - so...

All very Yummy!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #211 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:20:26 PM »

Then I walked around the Penn Quarter section of DC for a while. I checked out Ford's Theatre's new office and box office area, and also a new cupcake shop, ice cream shop and an cupcake truck. -I just "browsed" at the ice cream shop and cupcake truck.

vixmom · « **Reply #212 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:22:06 PM »

Hello!

Caught up - kinda....

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #213 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:22:31 PM »

Then I headed back out to Virginia to try another location of DSW Shoe Warehouse, and... Success! I picked up two pairs of perfectly-fitting shoes, as well some Teva sandals. -That made my niece, Alexandra, very happy.

vixmom · « **Reply #214 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:22:55 PM »

Congrats to Edi on the new Grand niece

vixmom · « **Reply #215 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:23:07 PM »

(((Elmore))))

vixmom · « **Reply #216 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:23:24 PM »

(((JRand)))))

vixmom · « **Reply #217 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:24:16 PM »

TCB - I would send you hugs but I dontl want to hurt your back ... so LOTSA VIBES

and a gentle (TCB)

vixmom · « **Reply #218 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:25:11 PM »

My Grand nephew

vixmom · « **Reply #219 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:25:54 PM »

and with his Mummy - moments after his birth

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #220 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:27:08 PM »

Then I went to a performance of "A Seasonal Journey with 2nd Grade" which was presented by "Ms. Wilson-Morgan and Mrs. Burke's 2nd Grade Music Classes" at King's Park Elementary School. My niece, Alyssa, was a part of the "Winter" presentation.

*And, I have to say, I was quite impressed. They recited poetry. They played instruments. They danced. And they sang... in three languages: English, Spanish and Japanese(!) -For "Sakura". Needless to say, I was a very proud uncle, and it turned out that the grandparents drove up from Richmond for the presentation too - and then drove right back down I-95 right afterwards. But it was nice getting to see my parents if even just for a few minutes.

vixmom · « **Reply #221 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:28:22 PM »

My brother was driving down the road when suddenly his drivers side window just exploded into his car-

He insist there was no reason for it and I think that somewhere there lurks a bb gun shooter

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #222 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:28:57 PM »

Congratulations, Auntie DR vixmom!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #223 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:29:39 PM »

Congratulations, Auntie DR edisaurus!

vixmom · « **Reply #224 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:29:58 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 24, 2010, 09:27:08 PM

Then I went to a performance of "A Seasonal Journey with 2nd Grade" which was presented by "Ms. Wilson-Morgan and Mrs. Burke's 2nd Grade Music Classes" at King's Park Elementary School. My niece, Alyssa, was a part of the "Winter" presentation.

*And, I have to say, I was quite impressed. They recited poetry. They played instruments. They danced. And they sang... in three languages: English, Spanish and Japanese(!) -For "Sakura". Needless to say, I was a very proud uncle, and it turned out that the grandparents drove up from Richmond for the presentation too - and then drove right back down I-95 right afterwards. But it was nice getting to see my parents if even just for a few minutes.

Sounds very impressive!! And I am sure that the evening was made more special for Alyssa by having her Uncle Jojo there

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #225 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:30:33 PM »

DR TCB - Have you considered glow tape arrows on the floor? -Carol Channing used those during her last Hello, Dolly! tour.

vixmom · « **Reply #226 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:32:42 PM »

thank you Jose!!

and I never thanked you for all the wonderful restaurant suggestions - I very much appreciate your time and efforrt- intehend my father wanted to go to teh Carnegie Deli becasue he'd heard of it "forever" and had never been ..

it was good but $$$$

next time I am in the area I will choose one of your suggested locations!!

vixmom · « **Reply #227 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:33:09 PM »

and now I really must get to bed - good nigth all!!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #228 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:34:27 PM »

TCB, I still say turn on the light...that's what I do and the cats sleep right through it

Cillaliz · « **Reply #229 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:35:07 PM »

Congrats Auntie Vixmom

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #230 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:36:03 PM »

Then after the seasonal musical spectacular, I headed back into DC to meet up (again) with former DR Jason for dinner. This time, we dined at a place that both of us love, Matchbox. Mini-burgers and Pizza! Again... Yummy!

*And then afterwards, we headed back over to Good Stuff Eatery for dessert in the form of a Milky Way Malted Shake for Jason, and a Toasted Marshmallow Shake for myself. Double-Yummy!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #231 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:37:04 PM »

DR Jose, I'm trying to decide whether to go to DC from June 30- July 3....will it be insane trying to leave there the third of july?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #232 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:37:11 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on March 24, 2010, 09:32:42 PM

thank you Jose!!

and I never thanked you for all the wonderful restaurant suggestions - I very much appreciate your time and efforrt- intehend my father wanted to go to teh Carnegie Deli becasue he'd heard of it "forever" and had never been ..

it was good but $$$$

next time I am in the area I will choose one of your suggested locations!!

You're welcome. And now that you've gotten the Carnegie Deli out of your system...

-But it is good to go there at least once if you have the chance.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #233 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:37:24 PM »

Our meeting is at the Gaylord Convention Center

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #234 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:40:03 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on March 24, 2010, 09:37:04 PM

DR Jose, I'm trying to decide whether to go to DC from June 30- July 3....will it be insane trying to leave there the third of july?

DR Cillaliz - Most people who come into DC for the July 4th festivities are from the D.C. suburbs. So, most of the traffic that occurs that weekend is on the roads, not in the airports. -And on the 4th itself, not the 3rd. And since the 3rd falls on a Saturday this year, you won't have to worry about rush hour traffic either that day.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #235 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:41:56 PM »

Thanks DR Jose. That helps. I was there until the second of july once and it was crowded but no problem leaving. Hmmmm

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #236 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:42:46 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on March 24, 2010, 09:37:24 PM

Our meeting is at the Gaylord Convention Center

OH! You're at the new National Harbor (MD) Complex! Very nice. -They have boats that sail between there and Old Town Alexandria, VA. And from what I hear, there are some decent restaurants out there too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #237 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:44:08 PM »

As for last night's "Lost"....

I loved it. It did take me a few minutes to get into it (all that reading

), but then...

DR Jennifer - Don't analyze it while you watch it. Just watch it. Then think about it. Then analyze it if you still want to.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #238 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:45:26 PM »

And... Now... I need to finish packing and get some sleep.

Goodnight.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #239 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:52:09 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 24, 2010, 09:42:46 PM

Quote from: Cillaliz on March 24, 2010, 09:37:24 PM
Our meeting is at the Gaylord Convention Center

OH! You're at the new National Harbor (MD) Complex! Very nice. -They have boats that sail between there and Old Town Alexandria, VA. And from what I hear, there are some decent restaurants out there too.

Yeah, it looks pretty cool. I had decided not to go, but I'm changing my mind. I really did enjoy my trip to Vegas last year and this is the same group. If I decide by Saturday, I get discounts for early booking etc. I'm thinking I'll do it.

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