Originally Posted by
mattp1987
Yes, I'm for that. The weekend of March 11-13 would probably work well for me. It might be a little chilly for an official DO, but I'm up for it if others are. I definitely cannot do Presidents Day (Feb 12-15) or the weekend after (Feb 19-21).
The NMUSAF is always open and is a good option for a cold day. Even with the presidential and experimental aircraft exhibits closed for the time being there is plenty to see. I haven't checked out all the other aero sites, but I will say that Wright Cycle Company was somewhat disappointing.
I live near downtown and in walking distance of three breweries, numerous beer bars, and one of the top whiskey/bourbon bars outside the great state of Kentucky. There's also nice rooftop patio on my building we could use for a cookout/potluck if the weather looks nice. One downside is that there is really only one downtown hotel (Crowne Plaza).
Unfortunately, the Dragons don't resume play until April.
I can't do the weekend of 3/11 - 3/13. It's the first weekend of St. Patrick's / St. Joseph's week in New Orleans and we have company staying with us. I could get out for Saturday the following weekend. I'd probably be in NY/NJ starting Tuesday 3/15 and arrive in DAY on Sat (3/19, departing to MSY on Sunday 3/20.
Well, I ran it by the boss who told me that she'd booked us for a conference in Birmingham, AL on Sat 3/19 so March is completely out for me as is April. Too bad.