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My DM and I will be in Washington D.C. the first weekend in May and would love to meet up with fellow PassPorters. I think meeting on Sunday, the 6th, would work best for our schedule, but we could definitely do something on Saturday, the 5th. If anyone has a suggestion for a meet spot, that would be great too! Hope to meet some D.C. area PPers!
EDIT: So this is our group as of 5/3! We'll be meeting for brunch at Co Co. Sala at 11:00! I'll probably be there early in case we get lost.
So, here's what I think we have at this point:
Sharon: 2 (confirmed)
Colleen: 1 (confirmed - DUH!)
Scrappyjae: 2 (confirmed)
Rosanna: 2 (confirmed)
Melissa (honeybee723): 2 (confirmed)
JoanW: 1, maybe 2 (1 confirmed)
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
I'm in!!! (I hope!)
Will depend a bit on the all-powerful soccer schedule, but right now, May 6 looks good. Are you thinking breakfast, brunch, lunch, diner? (Notice, I just assume it will involve food!)
Knowing how your DM loves chocolate, maybe CoCo Sala? Co Co. Sala Restaurant and Chocolate Boutique
It's a chocolate boutique & restaurant, and they do brunch!
Here are a couple descriptions of brunch items:
FRENCH TOAST S’MORES
cinnamon brioche stuffed with house-made marshmallow, dark chocolate, & graham shortbread /
warm banana compote/ milk chocolate mousse
HOTCAKE OBSESSION
citrus ricotta pancakes / white chocolate lemon cream / berry compote / caramel passion fruit sauce
GROWN-UP GRILLED CHEESE (ADD BACON $3)
truffle-scented brioche / cheddar cheese / roasted tomato soup / cheese fritter
WOW.....would love to meet up. I would rather take the metro in, so if there is a way to meet somewhere near there I am all in for that! I just hate (with a passion!!!!) driving in that city.
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Coco Sala is on our itinerary! So holding a meet there would kill two birds with one stone. But we are flexible. It doesn't have to be a meal. And we're relying on public transportation also, so something close to the Metro is a plus.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Coco Sala is on our itinerary! So holding a meet there would kill two birds with one stone. But we are flexible. It doesn't have to be a meal. And we're relying on public transportation also, so something close to the Metro is a plus.
I should have guessed!
It is close to a metro - Gallery Place, I believe.
I think brunch there sounds DELISH!
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I love the Washington DC area, and visit everytime I go to see my family - my sister and her family live in Spotsylvania, and my brother and his family are based in Herndon, although he is in Yemen right now.
Sadly - that weekend is booked 3 times over. No possibility of a quick trip out.
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I'd so be ready to do this. Haven't been to DC in ages. And I so would love to see you again, and meet your mom, Sharon But, I just found out that DD has both her AP exams on Monday, May 7 (the first day they are given). Ugh. Gotta stay home and help her stay on task while she studies.
I love the Washington DC area, and visit everytime I go to see my family - my sister and her family live in Spotsylvania, and my brother and his family are based in Herndon, although he is in Yemen right now.
Sadly - that weekend is booked 3 times over. No possibility of a quick trip out.
Enjoy!
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I'd so be ready to do this. Haven't been to DC in ages. And I so would love to see you again, and meet your mom, Sharon But, I just found out that DD has both her AP exams on Monday, May 7 (the first day they are given). Ugh. Gotta stay home and help her stay on task while she studies.
Aww, sorry you both can't make it.
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I think I can make a Sunday meet...and chocolate? mmmm....yes!
How can anyone say no to that? Every time I look at the brunch menu, I get hungry. I'm afraid to show it to DM. Who knows what she'll do!
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I'm in too since that weekend looks free and clear. Chad has to work that weekend, but I think I'll bring my mom along since she likes to lurk on my TRs all the time, and she knows your faces.
That WOULD be great - meeting two of the CLQ?!?!
So, I'd be happy to make a reservation once we firm the spot & time. Those who weighed in all seemed to like the idea of CoCo Sala....but then again, who wouldn't like chocolate brunch?!
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