Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 3

DC Meetup


2007-12-09 17:00 EST

Who should come? You should. Really.
If you are interested in Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects, regardless of your level of experience or involvement, or if you are otherwise involved in with free content you are invited and welcome.

What, Where, When, and How?

• What? : DC Wiki(p|m)edian meetup
• When? : Sunday, December 9. 5 PM — until it ends
• How? : See the directions.

Where

Please indicate your preference among the below options. We need to make a decision by next week, say by next Wednesday (November 7th), so space can be reserved for the meet-up.

Also, please note that the Washington Redskins are not playing that day. (they play the Chicago Bears on Thursday, December 6th)

Also note, it is in the middle of Chanukah.

For details on parking and Metro, please see #Directions below.

Skewers and Cafe Luna Skewers, Dupont Circle http://www.skewers-cafeluna.com/ - recommended Sign here: User:Josephgrossberg SchuminWeb (Talk) Coredesat, if gluten-free food is available

Matchbox Matchbox Chinatown - also recommended; they take reservations for Sundays (but not Saturdays) http://www.matchboxdc.com/ Sign here: Kirill Swatjester VJS

Teaism Teaism, Penn Quarter Teaism is more casual and informal, but plenty of space and well-suited for meetups. - http://www.teaism.com/ (they do serve beer, sake, wine, and cocktails) Sign here: EMS | Talk (I like tea) Gyrofrog (ditto)

Other suggestions:

I'm an ageing yuppie who almost never goes into DC. My last venture into DC was for the prior Wikkipedian meeting. I strongly prefer a venue that has ample parking or that is very close to Metro. Our last meeting (at Union station) was very good in this ragard, but I admit that the ambiance was less than optimal. I will attend no matter what the venue is. Please recall that we had more than one atendee from New York at the last meeting. This implies that Metro access is very important, as NY attendees can easily hop onto Metro from Union Station. -Arch dude 02:05, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

If metro-accessibility and parking were not concerns, I'd pick a place in Adams Morgan or Georgetown. :) But, Metro is very convenient for Dupont Circle and Chinatown/Penn Quarter. As for parking, I usually manage to find street parking in both locations on a Sunday, though sometimes have to drive around the block a few times. If that doesn't work, there are plenty of parking garages around. Or, you could park at one of the metro stations, and then come in that way. --Aude (talk) 02:17, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

I agree about the ambience being not so good at the last meeting (though I still enjoyed it!). I feel like a more laid-back bar/restaurant atmosphere might be preferable, but not sure if this sits well with everyone. One place I like a lot are the Ethiopian restaurants around the U St stop (especially Dukem!) The food is a real novel treat for anyone who hasn't had it before too. ǝɹʎℲxoɯ (contrib) 02:56, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Not georgetown, it's not metro accessible. I don't want to have to walk from Foggy bottom. U st sounds good (because I live there), but there is plenty of stuff around there. Ben's Chili Bowl is cheap food, and Sala Thai/U St. Sushi (connected) have plenty of room and are relatively good prices. Cafe Saint Ex has nice laid back ambiance. Mocha Hut I believe has free internet; it's always got people with laptops there. ⇒SWATJester ^{Son of the Defender} 03:36, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Barring that, I'd suggest Chinatown. Dupont has terrible parking. So does Gallery Place/chinatown, but it has a couple garages, and its much more metro accessible (yellow, green, red, and 2 blocks from the blue and orange). Lots of good restaurants. ⇒SWATJester ^{Son of the Defender} 03:36, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

U Street parking is just as good as Dupont Circle. Ben's Chili Bowl is yummy, but I think too informal and not ideal for accommodating a large group. I would also advise against Mocha Hut (and free internet)... I think meetups are a time to leave laptops at home, and just come and socialize. Dukem sounds good, and Sala Thai is good. I'm not sure about Cafe Saint Ex, how it would be for accommodating our group. --Aude (talk) 04:18, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

As for Dupont Circle and Chinatown/Penn Quarter parking and Metro details, please see #Directions below. Parking is especially plentiful in Chinatown/Penn Quarter with numerous garages (at the Renaissance Hotel, and on 9th St between G and H St) and the lot at the old convention center site, which is a block from Matchbox. Also, I've have found street parking on Sundays (both locations), though sometimes have to circle around the block a few times. If I don't feel like going around the block or paying for parking, sometimes I park at the Pentagon/Pentagon City (Hayes St lot is free and open on the weekends) and hop on Metro. --Aude (talk) 04:18, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Hello badge

File:WikiHelloBadgebyLuigiNovi.jpg

Hi, guys. I designed a WikiHelloBadge for the Nov 2007 NYC Meetup for anyone who wants to use it, so if people at other Meetups want to use it, feel free. The design is supposed to represent Wikipedians of every possible persuasion, at least symbolically. I made it a double image so that when you print it out, you can fold it in the middle and laminate it so that's it's double-sided (if you plan on hanging it instead of clipping it). I included spaces so that you can identify yourself by your real name, or your Wiki Username, or both, whichever you feel comfortable with. A high-res version of it is on its upload page. And if someone wants to use it at a Meetup in a location where a language other than English is spoken, feel free to modify the greeting into a different language! After all, it's in the public domain now, so all I ask is attribution! Cheers! Nightscream 17:41, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Hey, nice creation there. It beats random writing on blank white labels. I might use it, thanks. :) --Coredesat 00:12, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Attending

Yes

If you're driving and can give others a ride, please say so!

• User:Aude
• User:Josephgrossberg
• User:Arch_dude driving in from Great Falls, VA. I can grab you anywhere in the Virginia suburbs, assuming that we agree on a venue that has reasonable parking in DC.
• Kirill
• SchuminWeb (Talk)
• Cyde Weys — I guess so. My calendar looks clear so far. --Cyde Weys 03:00, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
• Swatjester
• EMS | Talk
• No reason why I shouldn't be able to make it. ^demon^{[omg plz]} 12:49, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
• -- John Broughton (♫♫) 17:44, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Maybe

• User:Gyrofrog. I will most likely have my toddler son with me. Sorry we missed the last one!
• Coredesat, definite maybe due to work on Monday and the fact that I'd be driving up from Richmond. If I showed up I'd probably have to leave at 11 PM or so. Of course, I could just drive up there earlier. :P
• Hersfold ^(t/a/c) Probably, but finals start that week, so, yeah... I'll try to get a more definite answer as the meetup approaches, but for now go ahead and count me in for reservation purposes. I will be able to drive, I'm on UMBC's campus so can pick up from around Baltimore and points in between.
• David Fuchs ^(talk) annoyed I missed the last one, I'll try and come this time.
• User:kmusser. Probably. If I do I'll be coming in from the west and could probably pick up someone that needs a ride from either Frederick or Leesburg areas.
• BRG 13:20, 1 November 2007 (UTC). I expect to, but can't commit quite this far in advance.
• Chrislk02 - as long as I do not have any exams of projects due that monday, tuesday or wednesday Im in.
• Sholom - I will try to make it, and can prehaps give someone else a ride (if it's parking friendly) from Fairfax, Virginia. Having kids, and the meeting at the same time as Chanukah lighting makes it a a bit harder for me, though
• JayJasper - The schedule is a bit iffy right now, so I can't commit. I'll be there if I can.
• ASDFGHJKL- I just really can't plan that far ahead right now. I honestly don't know.

I want to come, but I need a ride

• User:StevenL I live in Richmond, Virginia and would be most thrilled to attend, if only I got a ride. Any takers??

Nope, but let me know about future events

• Definitely can't make it. Exams start the next day. Keep me posted, I might just be able to make it sometime. --Jnelson09 02:33, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
• Sorry, I'm out of town for awhile --- still consider myself a DC-ite, and hope to relocate back very soon. --Micahbrwn 02:58, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
• I'll be out of town on the 9th. Sorry. ~a (user • talk • contribs) 04:35, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
• Sorry, away at school. - Nellis 13:59, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
• Not free, but please keep inviting me.David in DC 14:51, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
• This is upsetting. I can't make it anytime in any Sundays because of religon issues. If i remember correctly the last one was on Sunday too. Is there any way they could not be on Sunday? ~ Bella Swan 21:22, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

• Last meetup was on a Saturday, which is a problem for those observing Shabbat. Though, I realize this meetup is during Chanukah. Best to alternate between Saturday and Sunday, so maybe you can come to the next one? --Aude (talk) 22:00, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

No, and do not send me invites for future events

• Relocated to warmer climes. Have fun! (See you at CotA!) --Gavin Baker 08:51, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Other events

5pm is late, I want to do something beforehand too.

Want a pre-meetup outing? Suggest it here.

• Meet beforehand at the National Gallery of Art, in the sculpture garden for ice skating.

• Second that, if I'm able to attend. Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 04:54, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

• The Corcoran Gallery is having an exhibit of Ansel Adams photos. ⇒SWATJester ^{Son of the Defender} 03:37, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

The night will be young! I want to do something afterward too.

That's cool, too. Suggest something when the crowd starts to disperse and you decide if you're sick of everyone or not! Or place suggestions here.

• Fado's is a nice irish pub near Gallery place. ⇒SWATJester ^{Son of the Defender} 03:55, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Comments, suggestions, and graffiti

• I might be able to give a ride to 1 or 2 people from Richmond, Va to DC, as long as you chip in on gas or something. ^demon^{[omg plz]} 12:51, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Directions

• Skewers is located near the Dupont Circle Metro station - accessible on the red line. It is two blocks from the metro, at 1633 P St NW. There is also street parking (free) in the neighborhood, and parking garages in the area.
• Matchbox is located in Chinatown, across from the Gallery Pl-Chinatown metro station (Red, Yellow, and Green lines) at 713 H St NW There is also limited street parking (free on Sundays) in the neighborhood, along with numerous parking garages nearby, and a large parking lot (block away) at the old convention center site.
• Teaism is located in Penn Quarter, next to the Navy Memorial and near the Archives (and National Gallery of Art ice rink), at 400 8th St NW. It is closest to the Archives/Navy Memorial metro station on the Green/Yellow lines, but also quite close (2 blocks) to the Gallery Pl-Chinatown metro station (red line) and 3 blocks from the Federal Triangle metro station (Orange/Blue lines). There is also limited street parking (free on Sundays) in the neighborhood, and numerous parking garages in the area.