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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: MonkeyPants on September 21, 2010, 09:37:17 am

Title: VFest carpool thread
Post by: MonkeyPants on September 21, 2010, 09:37:17 am
Hey!

So I and a few other boardies I know are in need of rides to this thing on Saturday.  Since it would be both friendly and environmentally friendly to carpool, I though I'd start a carpool thread.

If you can offer a ride, post where you are leaving from and/or where you can pick up folks (like say the Beltsville Metro stop, which is the closest to MPP from what I've heard) and what time you're heading out.

If you need a ride, post comparable information.

Hopefully this will help a few people here out.

As for me, I'm in NW, but I can get anywhere Metro goes.  I'd prefer to leave in the afternoon, but I'm flexible.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: James Ford on September 21, 2010, 09:59:40 am
http://www.carmax.com/
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: MonkeyPants on September 21, 2010, 10:04:21 am
Thanks for being so helpful Sawyer ;)

Some of us are trying to reduce our carbon footprint.

Last year, FreeFest supposedly had special parking privileges for people who carpooled.  What happened to that this year?
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: Justin Tonation on September 21, 2010, 10:12:54 am
Hey!


(like say the Beltsville Metro stop, which is the closest to MPP from what I've heard)

It's the Greenbelt stop, on the Green Line. Be green. Wear green.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: walkonby on September 21, 2010, 10:21:04 am
reducing carbon footprint . . . or being a cheap bastard who's going to realize real quick that going to concerts with others, especially strangers will be a unorganized mess.  are you gonna hang out together all day to share beers, to reduce "your mouth prints" on cups?
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: hutch on September 21, 2010, 11:20:36 am
reducing carbon footprint . . . or being a cheap bastard who's going to realize real quick that going to concerts with others, especially strangers will be a unorganized mess.  are you gonna hang out together all day to share beers, to reduce "your mouth prints" on cups?

I see somebody is cranky today!
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: eltee on September 21, 2010, 11:23:33 am
Or jealous.

(http://www.savetheearthyall.com/userfiles/image/lolcats/carpool.jpg)
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: azaghal1981 on September 21, 2010, 01:07:13 pm
Stuck at work until 3 but would love to go up for Pavement and whatever else is happening in the afternoon. In NW near Gallery Place but can also go where Metro goes.

P.S. Rhett, your douche schtick got old about five years ago.
P.P.S. Walkie, a few of us looking already know each other.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: Sir HC on September 21, 2010, 01:07:56 pm
There are going to be some road closures in the area too, and they are policing the mall parking lot to try to keep people out from there.

Me I am thinking of biking over.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: James Ford on September 21, 2010, 01:12:49 pm
What kind of bike will Sir Richard be pedalling in on?

Or will he be getting a carpool ride in Seth's Prius?

Here, I'll put a little smiley face so mr. crybaby doesn't call me names.  ;D

Thanks for being so helpful Sawyer ;)

Some of us are trying to reduce our carbon footprint.

Last year, FreeFest supposedly had special parking privileges for people who carpooled.  What happened to that this year?
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: K8teebug on September 21, 2010, 01:15:15 pm
I am going to walk.  from my house.  super excited about that.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: wml7 on September 21, 2010, 01:16:36 pm
I am going to walk.  from my house.  super excited about that.

Party at K8teebugs  ;D
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: Vas Deferens on September 21, 2010, 01:18:06 pm
aren't you a lucky beaver.

I am going to walk.  from my house.  super excited about that.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: StoneTheCrow on September 21, 2010, 02:26:19 pm
I'd offer but I have no idea when I'm heading over (or where from).
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: K8teebug on September 21, 2010, 03:11:02 pm
It is one of the only cool things about living in the burbs...

that and the art center.

sorry, no party at my house.  maybe next year.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: wml7 on September 21, 2010, 03:31:05 pm
It is one of the only cool things about living in the burbs...

that and the art center.

sorry, no party at my house.  maybe next year.

great, just great
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: James Ford on September 21, 2010, 03:35:57 pm
The ironic thing is they you probably actually have a car.

Maybe you could go pick up Monkeypants.

I am going to walk.  from my house.  super excited about that.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: sweetcell on September 21, 2010, 04:33:48 pm
sorry, no party at my house.  maybe next year.

can i park there at least?
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: kosmo vinyl on September 21, 2010, 04:51:39 pm
Getting this thread back on target.. Once the schedule is out I'd be willing to discuss carpooling from the greenbelt area...
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: blinkboy on September 21, 2010, 04:59:02 pm
There are going to be some road closures in the area too, and they are policing the mall parking lot to try to keep people out from there.

Me I am thinking of biking over.

they said that last year, but then , day of, we were actually directed to park in the mall and i didnt get there until 2pm or so.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: K8teebug on September 22, 2010, 08:06:48 am
I think that will be the case.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: kosmo vinyl on September 23, 2010, 05:30:14 am
So back to MonkeyPants's original post...

I'm willing to join a carpool or even swing by the Greenbelt Metro and pick some people up....  Seeing as Jimmy Eat World, the number one act on my list to see is on at 1:15, tentatively I'm think leaving the Greenbelt area between 11 and 11:30.  PM if anyone wants to discuss further...
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: MonkeyPants on September 23, 2010, 07:40:49 am
Thanks Kosmo!  You are awesome.  I think Firebutt McGee and I might just take you up on that!
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: azaghal1981 on September 23, 2010, 07:46:55 am
Wish I could do the same.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: K8teebug on September 23, 2010, 08:12:41 am
Kosmo, I'd leave earlier than that.  I think getting into the venue is going to take some time.  If you're early, you can always go to Union Jacks or the mall for a beer :)
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: eltee on September 23, 2010, 10:49:16 am
Wish I could do the same.
Sorry I won't be able to go and help w/ the car pool and when you need it. I can't make it due to car issues and if I were going, the acts I'd like to see begin early in the day. Is there a way you can get to the Greenbelt metro when you get off work? Then perhaps someone at the show can pick you up? Or, cab over to MPP?
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: azaghal1981 on September 23, 2010, 11:32:51 am
Yeah, I can definitely get over to Greenbelt. Cabbing it even from there would be absurd, though.

Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: sweetcell on September 23, 2010, 01:01:40 pm
i might have space to take 1 or 2 people, depending how many of my friends need a ride.  i would be leaving from rockville metro, departing before 11 (wanna see the temper trap) and returning after lcdss.  PM if interested.

Yeah, I can definitely get over to Greenbelt. Cabbing it even from there would be absurd, though.

it would be about $60.  split among 3 or 4 people, that isn't too painful.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: Vas Deferens on September 23, 2010, 01:05:02 pm
azaghal could use sweetcell's help going back...and he can be picked up at rockville metro...
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: eltee on September 23, 2010, 01:20:47 pm
sorry didn't realize how far the metro is from there wasn't really paying attention and didn't look it up.
and vans, right, i'm tired, forgot someone could give him a ride back.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: azaghal1981 on September 23, 2010, 01:38:10 pm
Getting a ride back shouldn't be an issue at all.
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: eltee on September 25, 2010, 12:16:41 am
Is everyone all set w/ rides?
Title: Re: VFest carpool thread
Post by: azaghal1981 on September 25, 2010, 12:27:58 am
No.