CALLING ALL MARYLAND/DC OPPOs - lets have a meet up (poll inside)

"Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2" (pompei426)
04/18/2014 at 11:32 • Filed to: Maryland

After reading !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! 's OPPO meet idea, I wanted to plan a half decent one for my area. The problem is logistics. I don't really know where the majority of people will be coming from. So, it's up to all of you to choose. I figure this venture could be in June. Not official, but let me know what weekends would not work for you. I figure the best venues are DC, Bertonsville, Ellicott City, Baltimore, or Hunt Valley.

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Now, I will go over each describing what I know

DC - Not much I know of but a nice venue with plenty of options

Bertonsville - Nice size C&C every Sun. morning

Ellicott City - Beautiful old historic town with plenty of nice backroads to cruise

Baltimore - Has the Harbor and Fells Point, nice place to cruise if you like cities and urban landscapes

Hunt Valley - Has a decent C&C every Sat., also plenty of nice backroads that I grew up on

*Please participate in the poll and leave any, or all, suggestions. If you have a great idea or accommodation, post it.

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DISCUSSION (32)

crowmolly > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 11:35

Maryland and DC aren't TOO far from the Jersey shore, depending on which part he's at. Just sayin'

Merkin Muffley > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 11:36

someplace other than DC or Ballmer might be better, because of parking and people who use their bumpers. If my schedule allows, i might be able to drive up from NC.

William Byrd > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 11:39

I'll vote for DC or maybe toss in Annapolis as a nice option. We met up at Katie's C&C with quite a few Jalops. The only issue with meeting at an established meet is that it's sort of easy to get lost in the crowd. Some folks knew each other, others of us just recognized Patrick. We had a pretty good group walking around for a bit, but I read others never were able to link up with us. So a stand-alone meeting may be better if we can find a good spot to park.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > crowmolly
04/18/2014 at 11:47

That's a hike. I went to school west of Philly and that was a 3 hr drive.

crowmolly > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 11:49

Yeah, shitty for a one day but not an overnight. Where did you go?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > crowmolly
04/18/2014 at 11:51

It was a boarding school near West Chester called Church Farm School.

crowmolly > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 11:52

Ha. I used to live in Malvern over by Immaculata.

Party-vi > William Byrd
04/18/2014 at 12:03

Annapolis has a Sunday cars and coffee, but there's not really anywhere good to drive in the city.

Scary__goongala! > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 12:06

Im in PA but I would most certainly come to a meet up in Baltimore or Hunt Valley.

Party-vi > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 12:08

Coming from just south of Baltimore, I'm game for Burtonsville or Ellicott City; the thought of a nice drive is enticing. DC would suck for parking and I'm not sure where we'd meet in Baltimore.

Looking at the Oppo Map , it seems like between DC and Baltimore would be best.

apr10427 - Greedo never fired > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 12:13

I live in Ellicott City and we do have some nice roads, but parking on a weekend would be a problem unless we were meeting up in a shopping center. Driving through Old EC is a nightmare no matter what time it is and there is practically no parking. My vote would be for DC, Annapolis, or Hunt Valley.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > apr10427 - Greedo never fired
04/18/2014 at 12:24

I live in Ellicott City as well. Old EC is nice and some of the backroads around there are pretty nice, but parking does suck.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Scary__goongala!
04/18/2014 at 12:24

I will keep that in mind

The Real Dacia Sandero > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 12:33

I'll vote for DC. I don't feel like taking my Miata much farther up north(loud exhaust, no a/c, no cruise+busyness of 95 makes for a miserable combo)

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > The Real Dacia Sandero
04/18/2014 at 12:37

Is there anything in DC that would be interesting to Oppos?

The Real Dacia Sandero > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 12:46

I've talked about maybe meeting up for an autocross. Have a bbq/meetup and then do some driving.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > The Real Dacia Sandero
04/18/2014 at 13:12

That sounds good. Where are Autox events.

The Real Dacia Sandero > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 13:14

I think Fedex Stadium. There may be others as well.

Jagvar > William Byrd
04/18/2014 at 13:28

We need to do another meetup at Katie's. Have you been back since?

William Byrd > Jagvar
04/18/2014 at 13:37

Nope, I haven't. Definitely up for it though!

Jagvar > William Byrd
04/18/2014 at 13:38

Well, I'm there pretty much every Saturday.

Party-vi > The Real Dacia Sandero
04/18/2014 at 13:41

I should bring the Willys.

The Real Dacia Sandero > Party-vi
04/18/2014 at 14:18

Do It!*

*TheRealDaciaSandero is not responsible for death by rollover. Professional Driver. Closed Course. Do not attempt. TheRealDaciaSandero LLC. 2014

Party-vi > The Real Dacia Sandero
04/18/2014 at 14:22

Ah, I can't wait to hear the sound of 33" BFG All-Terrains squealing against the pavement.

Jobjoris > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/18/2014 at 14:23

Kinja'd!!!

Gueux!!! We should all meet up there!

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Jobjoris
04/18/2014 at 14:26

I wish

The Real Dacia Sandero > Party-vi
04/18/2014 at 14:28

I just want to see the look on people's faces when you go through tech...

Party-vi > The Real Dacia Sandero
04/18/2014 at 14:46

Apparently I can't yet - no obvious leaks allowed. Sigh . Guess I need to replace that rear main seal.

efme > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/21/2014 at 19:34

closer to the 495 would be good... maybe that'll include some VA people to come out.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
04/22/2014 at 09:00

What about National Harbor? I have been there for other stuff, though not in a while, and as I recall they had a couple of nice flat lots that seemed to stay pretty empty.

philipilihp > Jagvar
04/23/2014 at 10:42

Same here, recently! I plan on being there again this coming weekend. I know Jagvar is out this week but I'm going anyway, despite the Kingpin being out.

philipilihp > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
04/23/2014 at 10:44

National Harbor is not a bad idea! Ample parking lots that are not expensive, and easily accessible from both VA and MD. Not sure what car-related activity we could get into over there, but at least we can get together.