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everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
chickenlady
()
Date: October 29, 2009 03:47PM
So I'm lazy and don't want to fish through the 5 years worth of posts on here to find my answer. Maybe someone can direct me to an old thread if it exists.
Here's my problem. I'm sick and tired of watching TV and/or playing Xbox night after night. I'm young(ish) with no kids (minorly important: I don't mind kids but am not looking to go to Chuck E. Cheese, either). I'm looking for some new form of entertainment, preferably in this area, but have the following rules:
1. While drinking was fun in my younger days, time and some rerouting of internal organs tell me I just can't handle it anymore.
2. I don't want to go somewhere and sit, and I can look Yahoo! Movies up all by myself if that's the route I wanted to go.
3. Interactive things are fun.
So basically, I'm looking for ideas of stuff to just DO... ideas that could be thought of in the afternoon and implemented that night. (no long term planning)
I like bowling and it's a little cold for something like putt-putt, but those are kind of in the neighborhood I'm aiming at.
And no, RayJay, I'm not looking for glory holes, but perhaps in the process of me asking, you might find what you're looking for. You're welcome.
Here's my problem. I'm sick and tired of watching TV and/or playing Xbox night after night. I'm young(ish) with no kids (minorly important: I don't mind kids but am not looking to go to Chuck E. Cheese, either). I'm looking for some new form of entertainment, preferably in this area, but have the following rules:
1. While drinking was fun in my younger days, time and some rerouting of internal organs tell me I just can't handle it anymore.
2. I don't want to go somewhere and sit, and I can look Yahoo! Movies up all by myself if that's the route I wanted to go.
3. Interactive things are fun.
So basically, I'm looking for ideas of stuff to just DO... ideas that could be thought of in the afternoon and implemented that night. (no long term planning)
I like bowling and it's a little cold for something like putt-putt, but those are kind of in the neighborhood I'm aiming at.
And no, RayJay, I'm not looking for glory holes, but perhaps in the process of me asking, you might find what you're looking for. You're welcome.
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
Brandon
()
Date: October 29, 2009 03:51PM
Are you soliciting prostitution? That's unlawful you know
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
FUNdamental
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Date: October 29, 2009 03:56PM
What Makes 60 Minutes Tick?
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Guests
Lesley Stahl, Corespondent
Jeffrey Fager, Executive Producer
About the Program
CBS News 60 Minutes Correspondent Lesley Stahl and Executive Producer Jeffrey Fager join Marvin Kalb for a behind-the-scenes look at television's most successful news magazine and what it takes to keep 60 Minutes on the air and on top of the ratings.
The series is produced jointly by The George Washington University Global Media Institute, Harvard's Joan Shorenstein Center, and the National Press Club. The Kalb Report is underwritten by a grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.
Location
The Kalb Report is produced before a live studio audience in the main ballroom of the National Press Club, located on the 13th floor of the National Press Building, 14th and F streets, NW, Washington, D.C.
Seating
The forum begins at 8:00 p.m. Guests are advised to arrive by 7:30 p.m and must be seated by 7:45 p.m. Seating is first come, first seated.
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Monday, November 16, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Guests
Lesley Stahl, Corespondent
Jeffrey Fager, Executive Producer
About the Program
CBS News 60 Minutes Correspondent Lesley Stahl and Executive Producer Jeffrey Fager join Marvin Kalb for a behind-the-scenes look at television's most successful news magazine and what it takes to keep 60 Minutes on the air and on top of the ratings.
The series is produced jointly by The George Washington University Global Media Institute, Harvard's Joan Shorenstein Center, and the National Press Club. The Kalb Report is underwritten by a grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.
Location
The Kalb Report is produced before a live studio audience in the main ballroom of the National Press Club, located on the 13th floor of the National Press Building, 14th and F streets, NW, Washington, D.C.
Seating
The forum begins at 8:00 p.m. Guests are advised to arrive by 7:30 p.m and must be seated by 7:45 p.m. Seating is first come, first seated.
Get Tickets | Directions | Press Release
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Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
FUNdamental
()
Date: October 29, 2009 03:57PM
Go to the Spy Museum tomorrow night.
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
chickenlady
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Date: October 29, 2009 04:02PM
FUNdamental Wrote:
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> Go to the Spy Museum tomorrow night.
I totally forgot about this, always meant to go but never got around to it -- is there something special about tomorrow?
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> Go to the Spy Museum tomorrow night.
I totally forgot about this, always meant to go but never got around to it -- is there something special about tomorrow?
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
FUNdamental
()
Date: October 29, 2009 04:15PM
Spy Fright at
International
Spy Museum
(50% off)
Friday, October 30 and
Saturday, October 31
9:30 am to...
last admission on Friday, 4:00 pm
last admission on Saturday, 5:00 pm
International Spy Museum
800 F Street, NW
Gain access to the world's
largest collection of
international espionage
artifacts ever placed on
public display.
Explore interactive exhibits
about disguise, surveillance,
threat analysis and more.
Discover the history of
spying from biblical times
to the present day.
Read more
http://www.spymuseum.org
Half off these rates if you're in costume. $18 for adults, $17 for seniors (65 and over) and active duty military/intelligence (with ID), $15 for children (5-11) and children 4 and under, free.
Also, 25% off gift shop if you're in costume. The museum is wheelchair accessible. Ramp entrance is at the cafe on 9th Street.
Loaner wheelchairs are available for use at the museum.
There is no handicapped parking at the museum. There is street and lot parking in the immediate area.
International
Spy Museum
(50% off)
Friday, October 30 and
Saturday, October 31
9:30 am to...
last admission on Friday, 4:00 pm
last admission on Saturday, 5:00 pm
International Spy Museum
800 F Street, NW
Gain access to the world's
largest collection of
international espionage
artifacts ever placed on
public display.
Explore interactive exhibits
about disguise, surveillance,
threat analysis and more.
Discover the history of
spying from biblical times
to the present day.
Read more
http://www.spymuseum.org
Half off these rates if you're in costume. $18 for adults, $17 for seniors (65 and over) and active duty military/intelligence (with ID), $15 for children (5-11) and children 4 and under, free.
Also, 25% off gift shop if you're in costume. The museum is wheelchair accessible. Ramp entrance is at the cafe on 9th Street.
Loaner wheelchairs are available for use at the museum.
There is no handicapped parking at the museum. There is street and lot parking in the immediate area.
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
Lurker.
()
Date: October 29, 2009 04:16PM
Submarine races in the Potomac. They happen nightly around 9pm from Memorial bridge to the Airport. These are top secret races so they do not put up any markings or announce winners. Park in the Airport park overlook. Best enjoyed with a hot chic from the back seat of your car.
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
Johnny Walker
()
Date: October 29, 2009 04:27PM
If you like bowling join a league.
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
RayJay
()
Date: October 29, 2009 04:31PM
Well if you want some fun then I suggest you visit some of the gloryholes I have found in and around the fairfax area. I will provide you a list of the hotspot locations I personally have found and an additional list of those members here at this site who have so graciously provided me with. In exchange for these listings I expect that if you yourself come across, or hear about any good gloryholes in the future, that you will immediately foward this information to me. Thanks so much for your interest in having "fun" and enjoy gloryholes moderation and please remember to drive responsibly.
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
Radiophile
()
Date: October 29, 2009 05:34PM
Go to the 60 Minutes thing. I have had my seats for about aa week now!
They usually let you go to the bar afterward and drink super cheap drinks as long as you tip.
I know of no glory holes at the press club though.
They usually let you go to the bar afterward and drink super cheap drinks as long as you tip.
I know of no glory holes at the press club though.
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
caps
()
Date: October 30, 2009 07:11AM
Go to a Washington Capitals game at the Verizon Center. If you've never been to an NHL game, you're missing out. It's tons of fun, so at least try it once. You can get tickets pretty cheap on Craigslist.
Re: everyone says there's so much to do around here... what am I missing?
Posted by:
HooLeo
()
Date: October 30, 2009 07:19AM
Go to the 7-11 in Arlington at the corner of Columbia Pike and Columbus St.
It's near the bridge at Four Mile Run so you can grab a case of beer and
run like Hell before the clerks catch you. Then you're good to go to
hang with the amigos in the woods who are building fires and sleeping outside
because their wives won't let them in the house. That's entertainment!
It's near the bridge at Four Mile Run so you can grab a case of beer and
run like Hell before the clerks catch you. Then you're good to go to
hang with the amigos in the woods who are building fires and sleeping outside
because their wives won't let them in the house. That's entertainment!