*** Beautiful day... did I mention beautiful, just to be clear beautiful... come join us! ***
*** Don't forget to RSVP and make payment before 9am ***
UPDATE #4: Come join us for one last BBQ before the weather gets cold! Also, since we're approaching full capacity, for any new rsvp's, please make payment immediately.
UPDATE #3: The "regular" ticket price has been lowered to $25 (for anyone who paid the original price, you will be refunded the difference)!
UPDATE #2: Looking for volunteers to help give people a ride. If you can take someone in your car please state so in the comment box below under "Talk about this Meetup".
UPDATE #1: This is a reminder the early bird special will end THIS Sunday, Sept 27th. To be fair to those who want to join in and are ready to make payment, I'll be unrsvp'ing those that haven't paid by Tuesday, Sept 22nd. So make payment to *truly* lock in your spot.
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Ok, time for a fall BBQ!!

I lurrrrrve BBQs. I also lurrrrrrve a crisp autumn day. So let's combine the two into one event!
I've reserved a large covered picnic pavilion for us right along the beautiful Potomac River. The area comes complete with a softball field, volleyball area, and horseshoe pits... so we'll have plenty of grounds to play on.
We'll have food. We'll have beer. We'll have sides. We'll have games. We'll meet new people, hang out with old... all while eating, drinking, and having fun!
Come join us and enjoy a final BBQ of the year (before the weather turns frigid)!
FOOD:
- We'll have hamburgers
- We'll have veggie burgers
- We'll have hot dogs
- We'll have chicken
DRINKS:
- We'll have BEER
- We'll have soda
- We'll have water
SIDES:
- We'll have dinner rolls
- We'll have cookies
- We'll have chips
- We'll have pumpkin pie
- We'll have coffeecake
- We'll have pasta salad
GAMES:
- We'll have a limbo contest
- We'll have a 3 legged race
- We'll have a sack race
- We'll have a tug-of-war contest!
Bring a frisbee, bring some friends, and bring your fun and friendly self! Also, feel free to bring more food, or anything you'd like to grill!
We've got an early bird special for this event. From now until September 27th, the price is just $20, yup $20! After that, it will go up to $30. Secure your slot by rsvp'ing yes *and* making payment!
Come join us as we spend a fun and pleasant day with others while enjoying a final BBQ for the year!
- J.T.
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The location does NOT have a physical address, so make sure to follow these directions!
From 495:
- Take exit 41 toward Carderock / Great Falls
- Merge onto Clara Barton Pkwy
- Continue 1 mile. Take the Carderock exit and at stop sign, turn left to cross over Clara Barton Pkwy.
- Follow road until you reach second stop sign. Turn left for parking lot A or turn right for parking lot B. (Pavilion is in between the 2 lots.)
From Washington (Georgetown):
- From intersection of M Street and Key Bridge, go west for 0.5 miles and bear left on Canal Road
- Stay straight on Canal Road, which turns into Clara Barton Pkwy
- Continue 9 miles. Take the Carderock exit and at stop sign, turn left to cross over Clara Barton Pkwy.
- Follow road until you reach second stop sign. Turn left for parking lot A or turn right for parking lot B. (Pavilion is in between the 2 lots.)
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Payment Instructions (Paypal account not required):
- Click "Pay with Paypal" link above
- Enter in correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for, check "I've read and understand info above," click "Next"
- If paying for multiple people, ignore warning, check "I've read and understand info above" again, click "Next"
- If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal
- If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Continue" under "Don't have a Paypal account?"
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Since we've paid in advance for this charter, and since there are limited seats, all sales are final. If you can't make it, we'll help you find a replacement. Hopefully you understand we can't have people cancelling and requesting a refund, when that spot could have been filled by others. Thanks for understanding. =)
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I hope this helps with the directions:
Take Beltway 495 to exit 41. From MD, there is only one ramp and it will put you westbound on the Clara Barton Parkway. From VA, take the left branch to get to the westbound lanes of the Clara Barton. Once on Parkway, take the 1st exit (Naval Surface Warfare Center), turn left at the top of the ramp and follow the road under the C&O canal. Parking is available to the right or left.
http://www.caves.org/grotto/dcg/JPEGs/Carderock.jpeg
Leaving from Maryland- can pick up anyone anywhere near the northern loop of the beltway, including Greenbelt, Forest Glen, or Strathmore metro stations.
Leaving from Vienna...if anyone needs a ride
Duc, we'll be done by 5pm!
I have room for 1 leaving from Reston.
I'm in Falls Church and can drive/carpool with anyone nearby if needed.
Leaving from Alexandria. Can give rides.
Driver/Carpool Available. Can make pickups at Tyson's commuter parking lot, or East Falls Church metro.
I would like to car pool with someone; can anyone help, we can meet up at a metro station and go to the BBQ site from there, I'm willing to pitch in for gas. I'm pleading for someone to help me get to this event since I would really like to be there.
It's not metro accessible. I encourage carpooling where possible. Feel free to post here with carpooling offers. The pavilion is large enough to cover our entire crowd, so this event is rain or shine!
Questions...1) Metro access? Any way a ride could be arranged from a metro station? and 2) What happens if it rains?
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