In case any of you beer lovers are interested, the Shirlington Oktoberfest starts at noon this Saturday
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/?node=cityguide/profile&id=1046559&venueid=796789
They had a very impressive selection of regional brewers last year, you really get to try alot of tasty beers. And in addition to german fare, the local Thai and indian places set up food tents. Nuthin' like washing down a samosa with a nice malty marzen.
It's a good time, here's a scan of the flyer from last year so you can see who was there.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/TheMeeperFFX/ShirlingtonOktoberfest05.jpg