I just got word that they've cancelled the room reservation. Again. This time because they're gutting the whole place, so they're no chance of a work-around like last time. And the room is unavailable for all of March and April, so no postponing until the next weekend.
Unless I can find a replacement venue in the next day or so, I'm afraid we're going to have to cancel the gameday. Stay tuned for more. :\
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WTF? Does the building manager's brother work for the construction company or something?
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I *believe* I can get us space at the building where I work -- plenty of rooms and amenities, on-street parking (sorta) although there might be some minor access issues with the secured front door and elevator (which can probably be ironed out by me playing valet for the whole event).
I *believe* I can get us space at the building where I work -- plenty of rooms and amenities, on-street parking (sorta) although there might be some minor access issues with the secured front door and elevator (which can probably be ironed out by me playing valet for the whole event).
Have no fear! Let me make some calls.
Cool, thanks. I emailed you as soon as I found out hoping you could save the day.
Backup space secured. Plenty of space, tables, and seating, in Old Town Alexandria, right across from the King Street Metro -- 2000 Duke Street, 22314. The floor plan is large, and some of the games might be scattered out in conference rooms across the floor, but I've got an idea that should be able to keep us all close together.
Eateries within walking distance include Potbelly's, Jimmy John's Sammiches, Quattro Formaggi, Jerry's Subs, Robek's, Starbucks. Also, the heart of Old Town is nearby with tons of "toney" and "Average Jane & Joe" places to dine.
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This time because they're gutting the whole place, so they're no chance of a work-around like last time.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the place only half finished due to renovations last time? And they subsequently finished up the kitchen? The only thing I can think of is that they didn't have building permits for all the work they did and an inspector came by and forced them to trash it and start over.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the place only half finished due to renovations last time? And they subsequently finished up the kitchen? The only thing I can think of is that they didn't have building permits for all the work they did and an inspector came by and forced them to trash it and start over.
Oh well. At least we've now got backup plans!
No, I think it's because they just changed the management company, and either the manager wanted to make it look like they were important, or the new people just wanted to spruce it up. The kitchen remake was supposed to be a one-shot deal.
I'm not entirely sure what they can do with it, though. It's not like they can raise the ceilings or make it bigger; it's pretty mich stuck to the width of that side of the building.
Eh, I'm not going to stress about it anymore. Madwabbit's got us a great spot, so all is well.
Ok, I guess we already have a back-up plan in Alexandria. Let me know if we want to have another close to a metro in downtown DC.
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Backup space secured. Plenty of space, tables, and seating, in Old Town Alexandria, right across from the King Street Metro -- 2000 Duke Street, 22314. The floor plan is large, and some of the games might be scattered out in conference rooms across the floor, but I've got an idea that should be able to keep us all close together.
A little space might not be a bad thing. I hate when a nearby table gets a bit too rowdy and I have to shout over them.
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We can put out an update in a couple of days about door access and all that. The building's address is 2000 Duke, but the front entrance is on Dulaney Street. The event will be on the fourth floor of the building.
We can put out an update in a couple of days about door access and all that. The building's address is 2000 Duke, but the front entrance is on Dulaney Street. The event will be on the fourth floor of the building.
What's the parking situation?
__________________ "This game requires no gameboard because the action takes place in your imagination..." - Cover of Dungeons & Dragons Basic Rules Set 1.
We can put out an update in a couple of days about door access and all that. The building's address is 2000 Duke, but the front entrance is on Dulaney Street. The event will be on the fourth floor of the building.
Tom, in case that people arrive early (not knowing the commute time, I probably will be) are there places nearby where we can hang out until the start time grows near? I'd hate to be hanging out in front of your building with nothing to do, you know?
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