Originally Posted by
CO 1E
Forgive me if we've discussed this already, but do we have a sense as to when we're going to make a final decision on the date? Fares from DC to IAH are going up as we speak for that weekend and I'd like to pull the trigger on a ticket as soon as possible.
Can we take a snap vote, now that we've got it down to 2 dates (March 30 or 31)? I had planned to wait until Feb. 28th to finalize, to give as much flexibility as possible to considerations of out-of-towners...but if fares are creeping up, perhaps it's best to take a vote now and let the chips fall where they may.
Personally, I would vote for Saturday, March 31. It would allow most out-of-towners to fly in Fri. Evening after work, if need be, without missing drinks or the game (whole point of the DO). I also like the idea of quick pre-drinks, followed by a leisurely afternoon ballgame, followed by proper post-game drinks & debauchery.
Edited to Add - Additionally, though in the past Saturday Micro-DOs generated antipathy (why would anyone return to downtown on the weekend, after work has finished)...I think this scenario is different. There's an excellent reason to come in on a Saturday: A ballgame!