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Title: Fort Reno
Post by: myuman on June 23, 2003, 08:37:00 pm
How family friendly are these events... my wife and newborn (3 mos) would like to accompany me to these shows... I can't be confined to a place that exposes the jungen to 200 decibels... Is there a place to walk around etc.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: jadetree on June 23, 2003, 11:18:00 pm
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Originally posted by myuman:
  How family friendly are these events... my wife and newborn (3 mos) would like to accompany me to these shows... I can't be confined to a place that exposes the jungen to 200 decibels... Is there a place to walk around etc.
Plenty of places to walk, it is a big open grassy area, there were lots of kids there tonight.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: poorlulu on June 23, 2003, 11:25:00 pm
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  there were lots of kids there tonight.
and that was just jadetree.................
 
 actually fort reno was pretty cool.........it's the first time i've gone to a show there and i really enjoyed it..........might bring a blanket and some bug spray next time though................
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on June 24, 2003, 08:59:00 am
i have seen so many neighborhood families there together.. if you need a break from the noise you can just take a stroll on the nice grassy hill.. it's so nice when the weather is like it was last night - sunny and warm. blankets are always a plus, especially when you have a wean with you, and bug spray is a big plus.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: kurosawa-b/w on June 24, 2003, 10:31:00 am
Myuman, you should definitely go. I went last night, and there were so many babies (including 2 in my group of friends). A really nice crowd and feeling of community. It is very family friendly. I agree with Poorlulu + Paige about the blanket and bug spray, though.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: mankie on June 24, 2003, 10:41:00 am
You can't put bug spray on the little'uns, and the mosquitoes are deadly now with all the rain....one of those net thingies over the stroller would be the way to go if anyone is taking a sprog.
 
 Actually the doc said you can put it on their clothes but not the skin...and I don't care about them biting the clothes!!!!
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: markie on June 24, 2003, 10:48:00 am
Neither I nor Poorlulu got bitten there last night, but then we were sitting next to more tender meat....
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: kurosawa-b/w on June 24, 2003, 10:58:00 am
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Originally posted by mankie:
  You can't put bug spray on the little'uns, and the mosquitoes are deadly now with all the rain....one of those net thingies over the stroller would be the way to go if anyone is taking a sprog.
 
Hey, Mankie. Did I see you at the Tony Hawk demonstration on Sunday? Thought I spotted you across the crowd.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: mankie on June 24, 2003, 11:08:00 am
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 Hey, Mankie. Did I see you at the Tony Hawk demonstration on Sunday? Thought I spotted you across the crowd.
 
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You did indeed, we took Kathleen and her friend...and she ended up getting her ARM autographed in PERMANENT MARKER by some skateboader called Buckey or Chuckey or something like that. That's what happens when you leave them to wander round on their own. Bloody kids!  ;)
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: manimtired on June 24, 2003, 01:36:00 pm
bucky lasek?...he's damn good.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: vansmack on June 24, 2003, 01:41:00 pm
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Originally posted by kurosawa-b/w:
  Hey, Mankie. Did I see you at the Tony Hawk demonstration on Sunday? Thought I spotted you across the crowd.
That reminds me - I tried to catch the Tony Hawk demo in New York on Saturday but it was supposed to be on the deck of the Intrepid and with all the rain they cancelled it.  Major bummer.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: mankie on June 24, 2003, 01:46:00 pm
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 bucky lasek?...he's damn good.
 
 
evidently he wasn't actually skating because of an injury. My daughter likes him a lot, but also likes some other one who wasn't there but is the one the kids like if they don't like Tony Hawk.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: kurosawa-b/w on June 24, 2003, 05:33:00 pm
I'm incredibly envious. I think I am in love with Bucky.  ;)  Too bad he couldn't skate because of his sprained ankle.
 
 It was an awesome demo on Sunday. Tony Hawk is incredible and Lincoln may be my new favorite. It was also very cool when 3 skaters went at once.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: myuman on June 24, 2003, 07:41:00 pm
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Originally posted by mankie:
  one of those net thingies over the stroller would be the way to go if anyone is taking a sprog.
You'll be able to spot the wife and I, we'll be there with the "net" then... found one at Toy r Us.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: Captain Jack on June 24, 2003, 09:07:00 pm
I have a bunch of B&W pictures I took of these awesome toddlers dancing at Fugazi at Fort Reno last summer. Theres nothing intimidating about Ft. Reno shows, cept for those damn vegans, but if you tell them the right lies theyll give you water. but try scoring with a beautiful vegan by befrieinding her sister, and youll never have a chance.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: chknfngrs on June 25, 2003, 04:18:00 pm
what is the deal with people telling you to sit?
 
 stand up, stand up and shout!
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on June 25, 2003, 05:57:00 pm
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Originally posted by chknfngrs:
  what is the deal with people telling you to sit?
 
 stand up, stand up and shout!
i know its like if you wanna sit, go sit on the damn hill! people up front want to stand! or DANCE!
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: walkman on June 26, 2003, 01:33:00 am
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 [qb] people up front want to stand! or DANCE! [/b]
Yes indeed.  Or at least fidget rhythmically.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: mjnova on June 26, 2003, 09:29:00 am
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 [qb] people up front want to stand! or DANCE! [/b]
Yes indeed.  Or at least fidget rhythmically. [/b]
Only in DC is that a recognized form of dancing.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on June 26, 2003, 12:32:00 pm
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 [qb] people up front want to stand! or DANCE! [/b]
Yes indeed.  Or at least fidget rhythmically. [/b]
or make out..
 
 what?  :cool:
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: mankie on June 26, 2003, 12:34:00 pm
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 or make out..
 
 what?   :cool:  
 
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I'll go up front and make out with you Paige...as long as markie WK isn't around. You know how jealous he gets.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: Eliz on June 26, 2003, 05:10:00 pm
is there parking near fort reno? does the tenleytown station have parking? i've never been to fort reno before.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: markie on June 26, 2003, 05:19:00 pm
I dont really like black eyes, so no Fort Reno for me tonight.
 
 What the eye dont see wont break the heart....
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: thirsty moore on June 26, 2003, 05:20:00 pm
Eliz -- Yes, their is parking near Ft. Reno.  You can find out more about Ft. Reno here www.fortreno.com (http://www.fortreno.com)  That should provide you with directions on how to get there.
 
 
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  is there parking near fort reno? does the tenleytown station have parking? i've never been to fort reno before.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: walkman on June 26, 2003, 05:55:00 pm
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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
  Eliz -- Yes, their is parking near Ft. Reno.  You can find out more about Ft. Reno here www.fortreno.com (http://www.fortreno.com)  That should provide you with directions on how to get there.
 
   
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  is there parking near fort reno? does the tenleytown station have parking? i've never been to fort reno before.
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Just don't park where I'm planning to.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: kurosawa-b/w on June 30, 2003, 12:09:00 pm
Who else is going tonight?
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on June 30, 2003, 12:16:00 pm
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  Who else is going tonight?
i will most definitely be there, but the people who are coming with me are never on time, so i might get there a little late.....oh well.
 
 who should i look for?  ;)
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: walkman on June 30, 2003, 01:34:00 pm
I'll be there, as usual.  Paige, I'll be looking for those shoes!
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on June 30, 2003, 03:11:00 pm
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  I'll be there, as usual.  Paige, I'll be looking for those shoes!
awesome! i think i might be in a denim skirt tonight, giving into the heat. probably sporting a black tshirt with constellations on it. if im not in those damn green shoes, i'll be in beat up black chucks (like EVERYONE else at ft. reno, hahaha).......what about you?
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on June 30, 2003, 03:43:00 pm
changed my mind on the outfit. usually i don't give a damn but that shirt is too damn small to wear in such heat. constricting, really. i'm opting for a bright yellow shirt that has a random tribal indian man waving a fire.
 
 and why am i posting this? don't ask. i think it's sunstroke.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: Dandy01 on June 30, 2003, 04:36:00 pm
I'll be there, however, I have no idea what I'll be wearing yet, where do you guys hang out?  maybe my little guy friend and i should wear matching outfits so we can get spotted better, just an idea since it happened as a coincidence over the weekend already.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: kurosawa-b/w on June 30, 2003, 05:20:00 pm
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  i'm opting for a bright yellow shirt that has a random tribal indian man waving a fire.
 
With a good shirt like that, we should be able to find you. Not sure about what I'm wearing. If I have to go straight from work, I will have on a blue tank top and dark skirt. If I can go home first, probably something else. But I do know that will have a pink blanket to sit on.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: walkman on June 30, 2003, 06:39:00 pm
I'll be wearing leather pants, no shirt and bronzed iguana dangling from a massive gold chain.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on June 30, 2003, 10:42:00 pm
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  I'll be wearing leather pants, no shirt and bronzed iguana dangling from a massive gold chain.
you're such a stud, walkie.
 
 
 so much fun tonight!! i'm glad i finally got to meet some lovely board members. i can't wait to see you on thursday.   :D
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: walkman on June 30, 2003, 10:49:00 pm
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Originally posted by walkman:
  I'll be wearing leather pants, no shirt and bronzed iguana dangling from a massive gold chain.
you're such a stud, walkie.
 
 
 so much fun tonight!! i'm glad i finally got to meet some lovely board members. i can't wait to see you on thursday.    :D  [/b]
Check and check.  
 
 P.S. Didja find the ring OK?
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on July 01, 2003, 08:44:00 am
sadly, no ring was found! such a shame.. that damn grass is hell. oh well. we gave it an honest effort...
 
 
 and about where we all hang out at ft reno.. i usually sit down for a little on the upper left side past that big tree with all the berries... not up to the portapotty, but in that general area.. then when the last band comes on i hang out on the left side of the stage.   ;)  
 
 ok back to opening demos!
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on July 03, 2003, 03:44:00 pm
Who plans on going tonight? I might venture out alone seeing as because no one is in town.... I just hope the rain is done for the day.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: ggw on July 03, 2003, 03:46:00 pm
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  Who plans on going tonight? I might venture out alone seeing as because no one is in town.... I just hope the rain is done for the day.
I know nothing about any of the bands playing tonight (which isn't necessarily a reason not to go).
 
 Any insight?
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on July 03, 2003, 04:24:00 pm
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  I know nothing about any of the bands playing tonight (which isn't necessarily a reason not to go).
 
 Any insight?
i don't either.. and considering the weather i bet the crowd won't be as big tonight. but i need to get out of the house.
 
 walkman, kurosawa... will i see you guys there?  :)
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: thirsty moore on July 03, 2003, 04:51:00 pm
I'm planning on attending for lack of better things to do.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: walkman on July 03, 2003, 05:29:00 pm
Well, I plan to spend the night drinking heavily and carousing with attractive women.  And by that I mean getting drunk with a couple of friends and oggling the female Terminator. But if that doesn't pan out, I'll see you at the Fort.
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on July 03, 2003, 06:38:00 pm
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  Well, I plan to spend the night drinking heavily and carousing with attractive women.  And by that I mean getting drunk with a couple of friends and oggling the female Terminator. But if that doesn't pan out, I'll see you at the Fort.
somewhere in my heart i will find the kindness to forgive you, walkie.......  ;)  
 
 only kidding. have fun!
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on July 03, 2003, 11:02:00 pm
i wasn't too impressed tonight.... it wasn't horrible but i left early...
 
 the cutest thing that i did see was a dad with his toddler-aged blonde haired daughter, laughing and smiling while she danced to the music.. so cute!
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: poorlulu on July 04, 2003, 01:27:00 am
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 the cutest thing that i did see was a dad with his toddler-aged blonde haired daughter, laughing and smiling while she danced to the music.. so cute!
barf...................barf.....................paige you better be joking or i'm gonna puke some more...................
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: chknfngrs on July 07, 2003, 11:05:00 am
sad bastard ?
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: paige on July 09, 2003, 02:06:00 pm
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  barf...................barf.....................paige you better be joking or i'm gonna puke some more...................
ok ok so it is sickeningly annoying but at the time it was just kinda adorable. shut up. haha
Title: Re: Fort Reno
Post by: Celeste on July 09, 2003, 02:10:00 pm
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 the cutest thing that i did see was a dad with his toddler-aged blonde haired daughter, laughing and smiling while she danced to the music.. so cute!
barf...................barf.....................paige you better be joking or i'm gonna puke some more................... [/b]
at least it wasn't a ginger baby