The 2006 DC Area Happy Hour Thread
Apr 26, 2006 | 1:35 pm
#271
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I have purposefully not eaten anyhting at all so far today in mouth-water expectation of the glorious calorie overload to come.
Can't wait to see you guys tonight!
peace,
~Ben~
Can't wait to see you guys tonight!
peace,
~Ben~
Apr 26, 2006 | 4:11 pm
#272
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Originally Posted by tazi
My evenings are a bit hectic lately between my work, getting my son to his work/appts. plus some extra appts. of my own. One of these times I will surprise all of you!
Apr 26, 2006 | 8:13 pm
#273
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Big big thanks to Pizzaman for his incredible generosity!! ^ ^ Much appreciated.
Good seeing everyone!
Good seeing everyone!
Apr 26, 2006 | 8:26 pm
#274
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PizzaMan - THANK YOU!!! It was a FANTASTIC evening!
PS - Love the little coke bottles!
PS - Love the little coke bottles!
Apr 26, 2006 | 8:27 pm
#275
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Thanks again, Pizzaman - now that you've met some local FT'ers I hope we see you at some other events soon.
Best wishes for your pending new arrival.
Best wishes for your pending new arrival.
Apr 26, 2006 | 9:28 pm
#276
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What a great time... thank you, Pizzaman, for hosting and providing the great selection of wines to taste! ^ ^ ^ 
Apr 26, 2006 | 10:14 pm
#277
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Pizzaman rocks. ^ ^ ^ Many thanks to you and your staff at 5 guys for a great time. There were only 4 of us left when they closed at 11 pm. It was great to meet a fellow wine fan. Your wine selections were top notch, including the long island red which your deli actually sells. Well, the Ridge Pagani Ranch tasted like sucking bad vodka thru a prune, but thats another story. This DC happy hour will definitely go into the history books. Congrats upon your pending bundle of joy.
Apr 26, 2006 | 10:45 pm
#278
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a great night seeing everyone... maybe we'll have to frequent Five Guys again.... I'm still full! ... and I think someone need to change his handle to Burgerman
Apr 27, 2006 | 4:42 am
#279
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Let me add my voice to the chorus, Pizzaman, and thank you for your hospitality.
mwp2paris was right: the DC Happy Hour group is terrific! Good people, good food, and good tips about information I missed on the FlyTalk boards. Thanks to everyone I met for welcoming me to my first DC-area event -- it won't be my last! It's always good to be able to put names and faces together with handles -- just promise me there's no test at the next event I attend to see how much I retained.
mwp2paris was right: the DC Happy Hour group is terrific! Good people, good food, and good tips about information I missed on the FlyTalk boards. Thanks to everyone I met for welcoming me to my first DC-area event -- it won't be my last! It's always good to be able to put names and faces together with handles -- just promise me there's no test at the next event I attend to see how much I retained.
Apr 27, 2006 | 5:09 am
#280
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Thank you, Pizzaman. It was fantastic! Best of luck with the new store!
Apr 27, 2006 | 5:57 am
#281
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Good conversation, excellent food and drink. Thanks, pizzaman for the hospitality.
tom
tom
Apr 27, 2006 | 6:16 am
#282
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Pizzaman was an outstanding and generous host! ^ Thank you very much!!
A good time was certainly had by all, most certainly including me
A good time was certainly had by all, most certainly including me
Apr 27, 2006 | 6:20 am
#283
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Ahhh, wish I could have joined all of you. Sadly, I've not been in town for the past three or four DC get-togethers. 
Apr 27, 2006 | 7:20 am
#284
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Who would have dreamed of a vertical tasting of baby Opus at a burger place? 
Anyone who missed this one should be kicking themselves in the pants. (Now there's an image to wrap your mind around.)
Anyhoo, Pizzaman, it was great meeting you. I had a had a great time, met some interesting DC-FT newbies and hung around with some old friends.
Well done. ^ We'll split a bottle of Malbec if you make it to BsAs in September.
Anyone who missed this one should be kicking themselves in the pants. (Now there's an image to wrap your mind around.)Anyhoo, Pizzaman, it was great meeting you. I had a had a great time, met some interesting DC-FT newbies and hung around with some old friends.
Well done. ^ We'll split a bottle of Malbec if you make it to BsAs in September.
Apr 27, 2006 | 7:53 am
#285
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Very happy to have hosted everyone!
I had a great time meeting everyone, and playing guest bartender for the evening.
Still not sure why I let nor4 sneak out with the remainder of the 95 Sterling Cab, but here's hoping it doesn't go to waste.
While I'm sure I'll make it out to other happy hours in the future, and pop in on some of the out-of-towners, the Georgetown Five Guys is always available as a location if we want to revisit.
Still not sure why I let nor4 sneak out with the remainder of the 95 Sterling Cab, but here's hoping it doesn't go to waste.
While I'm sure I'll make it out to other happy hours in the future, and pop in on some of the out-of-towners, the Georgetown Five Guys is always available as a location if we want to revisit.