Darcy in DC

Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 56 of 70: Carolyn Esau (Carolyn) * Mon, Mar 10, 1997 (17:11) * 1 lines Over at Pemberley we have been talking about a possible "Darcy in DC" get together. Anyone interested can email me. Anytime this summer would be great for me. Please say when it is a good time to for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 57 of 70: kathleen (elder) * Mon, Mar 10, 1997 (17:15) * 1 lines Count me in for DC. I live about 140 miles west (western Maryland panhandle). End of June or first few weeks in July; mid to late August; other weekends may be OK as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 58 of 70: Carolyn Esau (Carolyn) * Mon, Mar 10, 1997 (17:19) * 1 lines August would be after your visit to England, would it not? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 59 of 70: kathleen (elder) * Mon, Mar 10, 1997 (17:47) * 4 lines August would be after your visit to England, would it not? Yes. The Austen course goes from July 27 through August 2. I plan a adding a couple of days before or after to stay in London (museums, theatre, whatever). But, I could do a weekend even after school starts in September. I have friends in DC who don't mind my dropping by from time to time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 60 of 70: Inko (Inko) * Mon, Mar 10, 1997 (19:48) * 3 lines Carolyn, count me in! I live 2 miles of good (crowded) road from D.C. August, however, is no good for me. I'll be gone from approximately July 18 till September 6, all in England except for last two weeks cruising in the Med. Can we make it late June? Or what about watching the fireworks in D.C. on July 4? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 61 of 70: Amy (Amy) * Mon, Mar 10, 1997 (19:50) * 1 lines If the Beach Boys will be there I might come. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 62 of 70: Inko (Inko) * Mon, Mar 10, 1997 (20:17) * 1 lines Sorry, Amy, the Beach Boys haven't been here since the Reagan days, when they booted them out in favor of (would you believe) Wayne Newton!!!! Ugh!! They said there was a need for "family" entertainment!! The crowds at the Washington Monument were considerably lighter that year! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 63 of 70: Inko (Inko) * Mon, Mar 10, 1997 (20:20) * 1 lines There's always a good concert on the Capitol lawn - lovely atmosphere - get there early and bring picnics, then the National Symphony from 8 p.m. usually finishing with the 1812 overture and Stars and Stripes. Much like the Boston Pops concerts! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 64 of 70: Kate (kate) * Mon, Mar 10, 1997 (21:00) * 1 lines If I'm on this coast, I'll be there. Earlier would be better than later, but I'm unpredictable, so don't take me into account in the calculations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 65 of 70: Carolyn Esau (Carolyn) * Tue, Mar 11, 1997 (07:03) * 5 lines Would June 21st or June 28th be OK? Perhaps we could have tea at the Willard? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 66 of 70: Amy (Amy) * Tue, Mar 11, 1997 (07:09) * 1 lines Ooh. I love old hotels. So many ghosts. Is the Willard the one where Gen Grant registered and they tried to stick the scruffy old guy in the attic? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 67 of 70: kathleen (elder) * Tue, Mar 11, 1997 (13:09) * 1 lines June 28 would be better for me, but the 21st might also be OK. The Willard would be ever so very nice! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 68 of 70: Inko (Inko) * Tue, Mar 11, 1997 (16:41) * 1 lines Either June 21 or 28 are fine by me - and yes, the Willard is beautiful, especially since they've redone it. Do you want me to check whether they serve tea? I would think they do, but I'm not sure. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 69 of 70: Kali Pappas (Kali) * Tue, Mar 11, 1997 (18:29) * 1 lines I was about to say that the room in the photo looked a lot like the lobby of the Willard Hotel...;) They have a nifty display tucked into the back of the building, up the stairs and to the left of the Peacock Walk, with lots of renovation photos and other information of historical interest... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 70 of 70: Carolyn Esau (Carolyn) * Wed, Mar 12, 1997 (06:20) * 7 lines ]Do you want me to check whether they serve tea? I would think they do, but I'm not sure. Inko, would you please check? I know they used to, but I am not sure they still do. It turns out that the weekend of the 21(Sat)/22(Sun) is best for me. Either day is fine.

Count me in girls.....Just let me know when....if you still are needing votes on when though....July or August...(June is still horseshow season)

We are going to have a P&P L.A. confab -- both Anna and Joan will be in L.A. on 3/21 for separate conferences, so we're all going to meet!!

Would July 12(Sat) or 13(Sun) be OK for everyone?

Amy2 That sounds great--have fun!

Carolyn -- DC in mid July is fine by me (either the 12th or the 13th). June 21 is also OK.

Carolyn, either July 12/13, June 21/22 or June 28/29 - whatever you decide - are all fine by me. I posted to the Austen in Boston topic earlier -- I called the Willard and they do have afternoon teas on Saturdays and Sundays, so that's all right. I told them I needed the information for June - a bit early to make reservations!

Straggling messages posted in the Austen in Boston topic: Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 71 of 73: Inko (Inko) * Wed, Mar 12, 1997 (16:17) * 1 lines Yes, the Willard does serve afternoon tea on Saturdays and Sundays, so that's fine. Either day is fine with me - heavens knows what will be on the calendar by then, but I never make plans that far in advance (except travel plans)so for the moment it's blank! Whatever suits everybody better! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topic 117 of 223 [austen]: Austen in Boston Response 73 of 73: LaDemoiselle (LaDemoiselle) * Wed, Mar 12, 1997 (17:17) * 1 lines Darcy in DC sounds lovely, Carolyn. Any day is fine.

OK, Sunday July 13 at 3pm at the Willard it is.

That's my dad's birthday...and Harrison Ford's, too!

Darcy and Wookie in D.C.??? July 13, at 3 p.m. is great - want me to make reservations nearer the time? Will just have to know approx. how many?

I only just discovered this topic (thought Boston was still being discussed). I'll be in Ireland for 3 weeks in June, so am delighted you now seem to settling on July. I could do any weekend *after* June 28. I can be at The Willard in about 65 minutes from my house in Baltimore County.

Carolyn......July 12 is great....count me in!

]July 13, at 3 p.m. is great - want me to make reservations nearer the time? Will just have to know approx. how many? Inko, if it is not inconvenient, please make the reservation. Linda, it is on July 13, can you still make it? RSVP'd so Far: Myself, inko, Kathleen, LaDemoiselle, Maud and Linda. Any one else want to come?

July 12 is Ian's birthday.

We will have to sing happy birtday to Ian, Kali's dad and Harrison Ford.

I am a very vague possibility at this point, so maybe don't count me, but keep me appraised of developments. ;-)

For Valerie and anyone else who might need it [img src="http://www.interconti.com/interconti/maps/waswil.gif"] and this is the Willard [img src="http://www.interconti.com/interconti/pics/waswila.jpg"] The Willard does have parking. However the best bet is to park at one of the metro stations and take the metro into the city. (This is what I always do!)

Let me try again. For Valerie and anyone else who might need it and this is the Willard

RSVP Update: Myself, inko, Kathleen, LaDemoiselle, Maud, Linda and Valerie. Possibilities: Kate, Myretta, Arnessa, and some friends of Valerie (Keeping my fingers crossed that you can all make it).

Carolyn -- muchas dankes for coordinating this. I am looking forward to it.

Wow! That's quite a list! I just had the privilege of meeting with Anna Price from Australia, who's in L.A. for a conference. We're going to take the Amy 2 Shuttle on Saturday to go meet Joan, also visiting my fair city. So we are staging a minip P&P convention in the City of Angels as well!!

I am going to be gone until April 2, so if you want to meet in DC and email to say so, do not think that I am ignoring you, I am just on vacation.

If anyone else can make it to DC, please just add your name in this topic. I am going on vacation until April 2 so I won't be able to respond to email.

I tried to stop post 23 but apparently was unsuccessful :-(

If i'm not working the weekend of July 13, I'll do my best to be at the Willard for High Tea! I'm in Gettysburg, PA - so the trip is definately feasible. The Metro runs on Sundays, doesn't it?

I think it runs everyday, Kat!

Carolyn....the Willard looks beautiful...thanks so much for taking this on. I told my family we have a change in plans for our vacation this year....so we are going to make it a family trip....of course, they will find something else to do on July 13th!

There are lots and lots of museums for the family, Linda, and some take more than a day - especially Air and Space, American History, and the Holocaust. Should be plenty for the family to do!!

Great Inko! I am looking forward to meeting to y'all! We have been wanting to get to DC ever since we moved to Georgia! This is a great reason to finally go!

Thanks so much Carolyn. I'll be able to make it. I am so excited. Happy Spring! I am looking to meeting you all.

I live in DC and I have an idea where the Willard (near 14th St?)is, but what metro station is it near? I have no clue. 3pm, 13th of July, Sunday...right?

There is something I have to add in the form of an indiscreet question...How much will tea at the Willard cost? Just talking with my mother today about it, she told me that a cup of tea might cost an arm and a leg ;-) Seriously, if there is a threat that tea at the Willard will be very expensive, I may not...sorry to say this...be able to go. (Unfortunately being an unemployed artist still, mummy may not give me the tea money ;-(

I am interested in high tea, so count me in. This is my first posting hope no one minds me coming along. I live in baltimore and dcnot to far. Please e-mail me with particulars. kiki@zeroup.com

Welcome kiki!

I am interested in high tea, so count me in. This is my first posting hope no one minds me coming along. I live in baltimore and dcnot to far. Please e-mail me with particulars. kiki@zeroup.com Kiki, I have tried to email you at christa@roadkill.zero-up.com and at kiki@zeroup.com, but both messages came back as undeliverable :-( Please email me (cre8s@virginia.edu), to let me know if you have received this message. Now to the particulars: You are most welcome to our get together in DC. It will be at 3pm, July 13, at the Willard hotel. Tea cost $14.50 per person and parking at the Willard is available (but expensive $8 for 1-2 hours, $12 2-4 hours. Parking used to be free at the Metro stations on Sunday, but I don't know if it still is.). There is a subway stop at 14th and F streets, two blocks away from the Willard. Please email me, I really wish to hear from you! or visit me in the chat room this evening between 4:30 and 6:30. Here is the address: http://206.31.80.55/cgibin/pemberley/nph-chat.cgi

Kiki, You can also find out more about our get together at the following sites: The Republic of Pemberley: http://www2.shore.net/~mrobens/ Or Austen Meetings for the Republic http://www2.shore.net/~mrobens/pemb/admin/meetings/index.html

Thanks for all the info