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- Fireball
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Alexandria, Virginia
Does anyone other than me on the forum live in the City of Alexandria in Virginia?
Wed Oct 20, 2004 1:17 am
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Well, that's very specific.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
It’s not a trap. Now get in the van if you want the free candy.
Wed Oct 20, 2004 1:17 am
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
And then there were 7.
I remember raydude's posts fondly. He will be missed.
I remember raydude's posts fondly. He will be missed.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
I used to but now we live down in Stafford, VA.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Not specifically Alexandria, couple towns over to the west, about 25 miles as the crow flies.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
I think raydude just got roped into helping Fireball move.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
I am 99% sure I know why the question was asked (it doesn't involve raydude helping Fireball move) but I don't want to be the one who spells it out in the thread, either.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Felt like I did when I was traveling for work. Spent a week or two each month for the past 10 years at either the Springhill Suites or Courtyard just up the street from the Eisenhower Ave Metro station.
Been over a year since I’ve been back though.
Been over a year since I’ve been back though.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Visited for a long weekend a couple of years ago. Liked it. At least, the touristy part we saw.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Trust me when I say part of that area will be unrecognizable whenever you have to come back.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
I have a good friend in Springfield, VA who did the 9/11 memorial mural at the Pentagon (among other things). I've also spent time working in Fairfax, Tyson's Corner, and Falls Church. But Alexandria? I think I got drunk at a party there, once.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
I don't know why I was scared. I found a nice potted plant at my door, had a good night's sleep and I. Feel. Fine. Now.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Oh, I'm sure. They were doing a TON of construction last time I was there (Feb 2020).
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Things have completely exploded around where the AMC/Ted's is right by Eisenhower Ave. Metro. That one office building into apartment conversion is done, the WMATA HQ building is growing, and another 2 or 3 (I can't totally tell) apartment buildings (and a Wegmans!) are going up.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
We're also getting a Jollibee (Filipino fast-food chicken) restaurant soon, near Landmark Mall. Up till now the only other Jollibee was in VA Beach and that place is always packed when we go down there for summer break.
Speaking of Landmark Mall - Wonder Woman 1984 was shot inside the mall for their mall scenes. I'm very familiar with the mall so it brought back some memories - the food court, Time Out arcade, the playground area by the escalators.
Speaking of Landmark Mall - Wonder Woman 1984 was shot inside the mall for their mall scenes. I'm very familiar with the mall so it brought back some memories - the food court, Time Out arcade, the playground area by the escalators.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Yup, lots of development in the Eisenhower Valley. New Virginia Tech building and Metro Station coming to Potomac Yard. INOVA Hospital will move to and anchor a redeveloped Landmark Mall site by 2027. Exciting times in the Port City!pr0ner wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 9:40 amThings have completely exploded around where the AMC/Ted's is right by Eisenhower Ave. Metro. That one office building into apartment conversion is done, the WMATA HQ building is growing, and another 2 or 3 (I can't totally tell) apartment buildings (and a Wegmans!) are going up.
Wed Oct 20, 2004 1:17 am
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Where near Landmark is Jollibee going?raydude wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 11:01 am We're also getting a Jollibee (Filipino fast-food chicken) restaurant soon, near Landmark Mall. Up till now the only other Jollibee was in VA Beach and that place is always packed when we go down there for summer break.
Speaking of Landmark Mall - Wonder Woman 1984 was shot inside the mall for their mall scenes. I'm very familiar with the mall so it brought back some memories - the food court, Time Out arcade, the playground area by the escalators.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Corner of Beauregard and Little River Turnpike; used to be a Boston Marketpr0ner wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 11:17 amWhere near Landmark is Jollibee going?raydude wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 11:01 am We're also getting a Jollibee (Filipino fast-food chicken) restaurant soon, near Landmark Mall. Up till now the only other Jollibee was in VA Beach and that place is always packed when we go down there for summer break.
Speaking of Landmark Mall - Wonder Woman 1984 was shot inside the mall for their mall scenes. I'm very familiar with the mall so it brought back some memories - the food court, Time Out arcade, the playground area by the escalators.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Very nice. More chicken for me to eat!raydude wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 2:45 pmCorner of Beauregard and Little River Turnpike; used to be a Boston Marketpr0ner wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 11:17 amWhere near Landmark is Jollibee going?raydude wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 11:01 am We're also getting a Jollibee (Filipino fast-food chicken) restaurant soon, near Landmark Mall. Up till now the only other Jollibee was in VA Beach and that place is always packed when we go down there for summer break.
Speaking of Landmark Mall - Wonder Woman 1984 was shot inside the mall for their mall scenes. I'm very familiar with the mall so it brought back some memories - the food court, Time Out arcade, the playground area by the escalators.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Tangentially, I attribute the majority of my weight loss this year from not having steak dinners a few times every month at Ted's.pr0ner wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 9:40 amThings have completely exploded around where the AMC/Ted's is right by Eisenhower Ave. Metro. That one office building into apartment conversion is done, the WMATA HQ building is growing, and another 2 or 3 (I can't totally tell) apartment buildings (and a Wegmans!) are going up.
I do really miss the Aldo's Italian Kitchen that was the only place within quick walking distance from the hotel. They had an amazing lasagna.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
While raydude was not roped into helping me move, he did vote for me in the primary for Alexandria City Council, which I won!
https://alextimes.com/2021/06/justin-wi ... c-primary/
https://alextimes.com/2021/06/justin-wi ... c-primary/
Wed Oct 20, 2004 1:17 am
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Aww you guys had BBQ! Shucks. Congrats on the win! Guess your check to Raydude is in the mail right? Right??
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Very cool.Fireball wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:18 pm While raydude was not roped into helping me move, he did vote for me in the primary for Alexandria City Council, which I won!
https://alextimes.com/2021/06/justin-wi ... c-primary/
And congrats! And don’t stop there.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Congrats!
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Congrats. Nothing but respect for anyone willing to run for local office. Support your local public health officials!
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
That's great. Congratulations!
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Woo Fireball! Good for you! We always need more good people in politics.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Grats! You should have told us, we all could have voted.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Congratulations Fireball!Fireball wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:18 pm While raydude was not roped into helping me move, he did vote for me in the primary for Alexandria City Council, which I won!
https://alextimes.com/2021/06/justin-wi ... c-primary/
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Wed Oct 20, 2004 1:17 am
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
Zarathud: The sad thing is that Barak Obama is a very intelligent and articulate person, even when you disagree with his views it's clear that he's very thoughtful. I would have loved to see Obama in a real debate.
Me: Wait 12 years, when he runs for president. :-)
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
His middle name is Picard.
Congrats Fireball! You are really blazing a trail for fire-based Americans.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
That's fantastic! Congrats on your victory!
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Just saw this. Congratulations! Now get out there and make Alexandria even better than it is now! Hmm. Need to work on that slogan.
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Re: Alexandria, Virginia
Unfortunately, I will never be able to think of this city without immediately thinking of zombies.
He won. Period.