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Ashley · 28 January 2010, 10:35 AM

But with excellent news! I am going to Washington, DC at the end of May! My mom is going for a conference, and I get to go with her. I am so excited, I have always wanted to see the Lincoln Memorial!

Now I just need ideas on what to do while I'm there, because she will be in conferences all day. What are some fun, off-the-map activities I can do? Any tips or insider hints would be great!

(p.s. I have really, really missed you all)

Ash

JJ Irani · 28 January 2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashley

But with excellent news! I am going to Washington, DC at the end of May! My mom is going for a conference, and I get to go with her. I am so excited, I have always wanted to see the Lincoln Memorial!

Now I just need ideas on what to do while I'm there, because she will be in conferences all day. What are some fun, off-the-map activities I can do? Any tips or insider hints would be great!

(p.s. I have really, really missed you all)

Ash

And we missed you too, Ashley.

Great to have you back. Hope you enjoy your visit to Washington!!

JJ

Ashley · 28 January 2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

And we missed you too, Ashley.

Great to have you back. Hope you enjoy your visit to Washington!!

JJ

JJ, I read your thread about being worried about your eye appointment in February. I was doing some research at work, I will send it to you when I go in tomorrow okay?

JJ Irani · 28 January 2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashley

JJ, I read your thread about being worried about your eye appointment in February. I was doing some research at work, I will send it to you when I go in tomorrow okay?

Fine, that would be really welcome, Ashley.

The important thing I'd like to know is how many injections in the eye do I require before I start to see some improvement. So far, I've had just the one on the 7th of Jan.

Thanks -JJ

Safetrends · 28 January 2010, 10:41 AM

Ashley you are back!

:p rty:

:rok n:

: buny:

:ro kn:

Prince · 28 January 2010, 10:42 AM

Hi, Ashley.

Great news!

Safetrends · 28 January 2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Fine, that would be really welcome, Ashley.

The important thing I'd like to know is how many injections in the eye do I require before I start to see some improvement. So far, I've had just the one on the 7th of Jan.

Thanks -JJ

JJ I want to say that you are well loved here and I know your eye problem will work in a positive direction and be resolved.

Brunotheboxer · 28 January 2010, 10:44 AM

Nice to see you back even if it is just a quiet return.

Ashley · 28 January 2010, 10:45 AM

Hi guys!

JJ, that will be the first thing I send in the email for you

Ashley · 28 January 2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Nice to see you back even if it is just a quiet return.

Ah. I know I'm back when I have been GIF'd by you, Bruno

JJ Irani · 28 January 2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashley

Hi guys!

JJ, that will be the first thing I send in the email for you

HYDROMAROC · 28 January 2010, 11:10 AM

Any of the monuments are worth the trip to see. Go see the White House. Don't know if they still offer tours but it's interesting cause on Pennsylvania Ave ( the famous view ) you have the WH and if you turn around, there are protesters with huge signs... Kinda funny, you never see it on TV.

Jefferson memorial is good too. Depending on your time, some of the Smithsonian buildings would be good. Make sure you do some research if you go to the museum because it is spread out over like 19 buildings and would include a lot of walking!!

Have fun!!

Ashley · 28 January 2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HYDROMAROC

Any of the monuments are worth the trip to see. Go see the White House. Don't know if they still offer tours but it's interesting cause on Pennsylvania Ave ( the famous view ) you have the WH and if you turn around, there are protesters with huge signs... Kinda funny, you never see it on TV.

Jefferson memorial is good too. Depending on your time, some of the Smithsonian buildings would be good. Make sure you do some research if you go to the museum because it is spread out over like 19 buildings and would include a lot of walking!!

Have fun!!

Thanks! I have been doing some research and already have like, a huge list of stuff to do on my blog. I was wondering if it was worth the hoops I have to jump through to go to the White House. I'll look into that, too!

swissautopro · 28 January 2010, 11:13 AM

welcome back ... quietly ... shhhhhhh

diversified · 28 January 2010, 11:13 AM

Ash, Your going to love it in DC if you have never been there. I was just in DC last weekend and I never get tired of visiting there. For your first time there, the best bet would probaly be the Arlington Cemetary tour. They have a network of tour buses "get off and go" type tours through out the city that could fill up a week.
You have the Smithsonian (air and space museum most popular), all the memorials and hey, why not go to the White House and Hi to President Obama for me!
Patrick comes from that area. He'll undoubtably know everything to do in Washington.

Saxon007 · 28 January 2010, 11:15 AM

Knock yourself out: http://www.si.edu/Museums/

Ashley · 28 January 2010, 11:17 AM

Here is a list of stuff I have compiled to do, I had no idea there was SO much history there! Of course I knew there were the monuments and stuff, but wow. DC seems like an amazing city!

See the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, tour the National Mall, C & O Canal, Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral (beautiful picture-taking there!), National Geographic Museum, the Museum of Natural History (how could I leave that one out?), National Zoo…

- Hopefully join in on some protest in Lafayette park!

- Tour the Supreme Court

- Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens

- The Holocaust Museum

- Theodore Roosevelt Island

Fofo · 28 January 2010, 11:17 AM

Hi!!!

Great to see you back.

Have lots of fun in Washington! I really, really like the museums, and the best part is that they are free (well, the Smithsonian ones, at least). And then there's walking around the Mall. Plenty of good restaurants, you can try Jaleo for really good Spanish food.

There are enough things to keep you busy all the time.

Again, welcome back!!!

Dr.B · 28 January 2010, 11:18 AM

Ashley · 28 January 2010, 11:18 AM

<3 I love you guys

diversified · 28 January 2010, 11:34 AM

Ash, If your going to DC during the cherry blossum time, be sure to bring your camera!

Ashley · 28 January 2010, 11:37 AM

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Ash, If your going to DC during the cherry blossum time, be sure to bring your camera!

I wish I was! The latest it seems to go is April 18th from what I read today, and I am a month too late

But my camera will be with me regardless!

OrchidDR · 28 January 2010, 11:42 AM

How many days will you be there? There is so much to see and do, you'll have to pace yourself. What a wonderful city to visit.

ps. Welcome back, we "all" missed you!

swatty · 28 January 2010, 11:43 AM

Welcome back Ashley, Sounds like you have an exciting trip ahead

Ashley · 28 January 2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OrchidDR

How many days will you be there? There is so much to see and do, you'll have to pace yourself. What a wonderful city to visit.

ps. Welcome back, we "all" missed you!

Salut, Steve!

I think I will be there for about five days, and since I will be alone through most of it, I want to keep myself busy. It looks just amazing there though.. I am so excited!!

Omega_Precision · 28 January 2010, 11:52 AM

welcome back

leethal21 · 28 January 2010, 11:54 AM

go girl!!

lavaman · 28 January 2010, 11:56 AM

spent alot of time in d.c.

(1) go see the Lincoln memorial at night. MUST do. (besides, the darkness hides the sad state of the reflecting pool, e.g. mud and bird guano).

(2) take a day and just go sit in the various rooms of the Nat'l Gallery. Do -not- rush.

(3) Def go party in G'town. Eating, walking about, et cetera.

(4) Not sure if they still do this, but call ahead and get tour from office of your state rep? Also go see the library of Congress.

If that fails, I hear White House partys are really easy to get into these days :-)

And of course, go see the Smithsonian(s), eat a hotdog on the mall, and give a nod to the memorials.

Have fun.

HYDROMAROC · 28 January 2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lavaman

spent alot of time in d.c.

(1) go see the Lincoln memorial at night. MUST do. (besides, the darkness hides the sad state of the reflecting pool, e.g. mud and bird guano).

(2) take a day and just go sit in the various rooms of the Nat'l Gallery. Do -not- rush.

(3) Def go party in G'town. Eating, walking about, et cetera.

(4) Not sure if they still do this, but call ahead and get tour from office of your state rep? Also go see the library of Congress.

If that fails, I hear White House partys are really easy to get into these days :-)

And of course, go see the Smithsonian(s), eat a hotdog on the mall, and give a nod to the memorials.

Have fun.

I don't think Canada has a state rep, yet...?

lavaman · 28 January 2010, 12:01 PM

Ooops! Sorry, I heard her say she was going with her mom and for some reason it ran together.

Can we buy Canada? They keep showing us all these beautiful women there...and many of them move here. Surely THAT deserves a bailout?

28 January 2010, 10:35 AM	#1
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Making a small, quiet return But with excellent news! I am going to Washington, DC at the end of May! My mom is going for a conference, and I get to go with her. I am so excited, I have always wanted to see the Lincoln Memorial! Now I just need ideas on what to do while I'm there, because she will be in conferences all day. What are some fun, off-the-map activities I can do? Any tips or insider hints would be great! (p.s. I have really, really missed you all) Ash

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Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Hi guys! JJ, that will be the first thing I send in the email for you

28 January 2010, 11:10 AM	#12
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	Any of the monuments are worth the trip to see. Go see the White House. Don't know if they still offer tours but it's interesting cause on Pennsylvania Ave ( the famous view ) you have the WH and if you turn around, there are protesters with huge signs... Kinda funny, you never see it on TV. Jefferson memorial is good too. Depending on your time, some of the Smithsonian buildings would be good. Make sure you do some research if you go to the museum because it is spread out over like 19 buildings and would include a lot of walking!! Have fun!!

28 January 2010, 11:13 AM	#15
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Ash, Your going to love it in DC if you have never been there. I was just in DC last weekend and I never get tired of visiting there. For your first time there, the best bet would probaly be the Arlington Cemetary tour. They have a network of tour buses "get off and go" type tours through out the city that could fill up a week. You have the Smithsonian (air and space museum most popular), all the memorials and hey, why not go to the White House and Hi to President Obama for me! Patrick comes from that area. He'll undoubtably know everything to do in Washington.

28 January 2010, 11:17 AM	#17
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Here is a list of stuff I have compiled to do, I had no idea there was SO much history there! Of course I knew there were the monuments and stuff, but wow. DC seems like an amazing city! See the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, tour the National Mall, C & O Canal, Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral (beautiful picture-taking there!), National Geographic Museum, the Museum of Natural History (how could I leave that one out?), National Zoo… - Hopefully join in on some protest in Lafayette park! - Tour the Supreme Court - Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens - The Holocaust Museum - Theodore Roosevelt Island

28 January 2010, 11:17 AM	#18
Fofo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 554	Hi!!! Great to see you back. Have lots of fun in Washington! I really, really like the museums, and the best part is that they are free (well, the Smithsonian ones, at least). And then there's walking around the Mall. Plenty of good restaurants, you can try Jaleo for really good Spanish food. There are enough things to keep you busy all the time. Again, welcome back!!!

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diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Ash, If your going to DC during the cherry blossum time, be sure to bring your camera!

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OrchidDR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Tampa, FL, USA Watch: TT GMT II Posts: 1,321	How many days will you be there? There is so much to see and do, you'll have to pace yourself. What a wonderful city to visit. ps. Welcome back, we "all" missed you!

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lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	spent alot of time in d.c. (1) go see the Lincoln memorial at night. MUST do. (besides, the darkness hides the sad state of the reflecting pool, e.g. mud and bird guano). (2) take a day and just go sit in the various rooms of the Nat'l Gallery. Do -not- rush. (3) Def go party in G'town. Eating, walking about, et cetera. (4) Not sure if they still do this, but call ahead and get tour from office of your state rep? Also go see the library of Congress. If that fails, I hear White House partys are really easy to get into these days :-) And of course, go see the Smithsonian(s), eat a hotdog on the mall, and give a nod to the memorials. Have fun.

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lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Ooops! Sorry, I heard her say she was going with her mom and for some reason it ran together. Can we buy Canada? They keep showing us all these beautiful women there...and many of them move here. Surely THAT deserves a bailout?

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