Octopus Overlords

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 12:40 pm**

Does anyone other than me on the forum live in the City of Alexandria in Virginia?

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 1:17 pm**

Well, that's very specific.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 1:58 pm**

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 2:00 pm**

Seriously. Major skin-suit vibes here.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 2:04 pm**

It’s not a trap. Now get in the van if you want the free candy.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 2:58 pm**

And then there were 7.

I remember raydude's posts fondly. He will be missed.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 5:32 pm**

I used to but now we live down in Stafford, VA.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 5:47 pm**

Not specifically Alexandria, couple towns over to the west, about 25 miles as the crow flies.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 5:55 pm**

I think raydude just got roped into helping Fireball move.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 8:57 pm**

McNutt wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 5:55 pm I think raydude just got roped into helping Fireball move.

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.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 9:30 pm**

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.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 9:57 pm**

Visited for a long weekend a couple of years ago. Liked it. At least, the touristy part we saw.

Posted: **Thu May 20, 2021 10:33 pm**

Skinypupy wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 9:30 pm 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.

Trust me when I say part of that area will be unrecognizable whenever you have to come back.

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 12:09 am**

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.

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 9:26 am**

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.

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 9:31 am**

pr0ner wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 10:33 pm
Skinypupy wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 9:30 pm 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.
Trust me when I say part of that area will be unrecognizable whenever you have to come back.

Oh, I'm sure. They were doing a TON of construction last time I was there (Feb 2020).

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 9:40 am**

Skinypupy wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 9:31 am
pr0ner wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 10:33 pm
Skinypupy wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 9:30 pm 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.
Trust me when I say part of that area will be unrecognizable whenever you have to come back.
Oh, I'm sure. They were doing a TON of construction last time I was there (Feb 2020).

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.

Posted: **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.

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 11:11 am**

pr0ner wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 9:40 am
Skinypupy wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 9:31 am
pr0ner wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 10:33 pm
Skinypupy wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 9:30 pm 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.
Trust me when I say part of that area will be unrecognizable whenever you have to come back.
Oh, I'm sure. They were doing a TON of construction last time I was there (Feb 2020).
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.

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!

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 11:17 am**

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.

Where near Landmark is Jollibee going?

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 2:45 pm**

pr0ner wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 11:17 am
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.
Where near Landmark is Jollibee going?

Corner of Beauregard and Little River Turnpike; used to be a Boston Market

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 2:50 pm**

raydude wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 2:45 pm
pr0ner wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 11:17 am
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.
Where near Landmark is Jollibee going?
Corner of Beauregard and Little River Turnpike; used to be a Boston Market

Very nice. More chicken for me to eat!

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 3:18 pm**

Original 80s Time Out Arcade Found in a Dead Mall in Virginia

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2021 4:47 pm**

pr0ner wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 9:40 am
Skinypupy wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 9:31 am
pr0ner wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 10:33 pm
Skinypupy wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 9:30 pm 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.
Trust me when I say part of that area will be unrecognizable whenever you have to come back.
Oh, I'm sure. They were doing a TON of construction last time I was there (Feb 2020).
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.

Tangentially, I attribute the majority of my weight loss this year from not having steak dinners a few times every month at Ted's.

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.

Posted: **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/

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:29 pm**

Aww you guys had BBQ! Shucks. Congrats on the win! Guess your check to Raydude is in the mail right? Right??

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:39 pm**

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/

Very cool.
And congrats! And don’t stop there.

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:08 pm**

Congrats!

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:16 pm**

Congrats. Nothing but respect for anyone willing to run for local office. Support your local public health officials!

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:43 pm**

That's great. Congratulations!

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:01 pm**

Congrats!

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:24 pm**

Woo Fireball! Good for you! We always need more good people in politics.

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:27 pm**

Grats! You should have told us, we all could have voted.

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:44 pm**

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/

Congratulations Fireball!

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:44 pm**

Kirk McPike is the trekkiest name ever.

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:42 pm**

Kraken wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:44 pm Kirk McPike is the trekkiest name ever.

Posted: **Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:58 pm**

Kraken wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:44 pm Kirk McPike is the trekkiest name ever.

His middle name is Picard.

Congrats Fireball! You are really blazing a trail for fire-based Americans.

Posted: **Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:40 am**

That's fantastic! Congrats on your victory!

Posted: **Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:14 am**

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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Posted: **Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:24 am**

Unfortunately, I will never be able to think of this city without immediately thinking of zombies.

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