Jalopnik DC Meetup - Jagvar's Pics

"Jagvar" (Jagvar) 08/26/2013 at 09:47 • Filed to: DC Jalops

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The DC-area Jalops were out in force this weekend at Cars and Coffee in Great Falls, VA. It was great to meet a lot of the people who've only been names on a forum to me until now; there was something unmistakeably Jalop about every person I met.

A couple of us have already posted pictures from the event. You can see our excellent photographer David's photos !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! has posted his pictures !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . I won't flood the page with every photo I took on Saturday, but here is a sampling:

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I arrived early and parked next to a gray FF, which didn't stick around too long.

First time I've ever seen a Morgan Aero 8!

The Countach. It's so... eighties .

The Amphicar! It's a car and a boat, but isn't particularly great at being either.

There were not one, but two first-gen M5s.

The 1929 Bentley Speed Six was arguably the star of the show.

1967 Alvis TF21. I'd never heard of this car, so I learned something new.

CalzoneGolem > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 10:03

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You no-shoe-wearing-sonofa!

William Byrd > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 10:04

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Nice, I didn't get there until a little after 7am so I missed a few of those. Good stuff!

trynthink > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 10:08

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I am super sad I missed this event, as I was actually in the district this weekend. I'll probably be moving here permanently at the end of the year. Any way I can stay in the loop on future DC Jalop events or should I just check Oppo regularly?

Jagvar > trynthink 08/26/2013 at 10:10

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I'd say definitely check Oppo, or email Nick at nickdezarn@hotmail.com. He arranged the meet, and can probably add you to the email list for any future get-togethers.

Takuro Spirit > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 10:13

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William Byrd > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 10:17

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Soon....

desertdog5051 > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 10:18

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Patrick?

Kawaii-Gon Jinn > CalzoneGolem 08/26/2013 at 10:18

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Paul is dead, man.

dinobot666 > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 10:19

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Top Gear puts these before the guys. I'm talking about the girl in the red shirt.

Jagvar > desertdog5051 08/26/2013 at 10:22

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Yep, Patrick George was there.

It's a "Porch-uh" > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 10:44

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Good thing I didn't show up with my Mister Donut shirt. That would have been embarrassing.

Anybody know what the kanji says? Really hoping it doesn't translate to "Dumb Ass Round Eye."

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CalzoneGolem 08/26/2013 at 11:06

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Hippie!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 11:18

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What's the law concerning driving barefoot driving in Virginia? I really enjoy it from time to time. And it's definitely safer than driving in flip-flops!

*found this - http://www.barefooters.org/driving/

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Takuro Spirit 08/26/2013 at 11:52

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That is one unfortunate case of Kinja going on there.

MILK > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 11:57

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No Deal!

liquid_popcorn > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 12:14

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I was there, but couldn't find anyone. I think I saw the Jeep SRT8 at some point, but no one was around...I'll have to stay longer next time.

So many gorgeous cars...I'll definitely be back.

Jagvar > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/26/2013 at 12:30

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Ah, I see you already found a helpful link. In short, it's legal in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. Though a couple of states do have laws that apply strictly to motorcycles.

There's a long-standing (and erroneous) belief among that it's somehow illegal, but worry not, my barefoot buddy.

Jagvar > liquid_popcorn 08/26/2013 at 12:35

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I'm usually easy to spot, despite my short stature. We closed the place down; we were there from 7:00 to 10:30, when the very last cars left. Hope yo see you next time!

liquid_popcorn > Jagvar 08/26/2013 at 12:45

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Awesome! I was in a bit of a rush this past time - I'll be sure to get there early next time so I can meet everybody, though.

Any idea on when the next one will be? I'm close enough to Maryland that I'd go there as well, probably.

Jagvar > liquid_popcorn 08/26/2013 at 13:06

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I don't know when the next one will be, but I'd reach out to Nick (nickdezarn@hotmail.com) who organized this one. See if he's planning anything in the future.

J. David Buerk > William Byrd 08/26/2013 at 15:47

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That is the owner of the 59 Cooper...

William Byrd > J. David Buerk 08/26/2013 at 15:50

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LOL, is it? I just thought it was funny that a random guy happened to be in the background.

Jagvar > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 08/26/2013 at 15:51

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Oh my! Yes it is.

J. David Buerk > William Byrd 08/26/2013 at 15:53

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Yup! lol. This is when he was trying to start it, but it was leaking fuel all over.

William Byrd > MILK 08/26/2013 at 16:02

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Well played. That's me. :)