It occurred to me this morning that the National Portrait Gallery / American Art Museum's central courtyard might be a perfect write-in spot:
- It's free to get in.
- Easy access to bathrooms and snacks.
- Comfortably warm
- Plenty of seating, plenty of space to write without bothering other folks
- Surrounded by potential inspiration
- Centrally located for Metro, so just about anyone in DC or thereabouts can get there easily.
How much interest would there be in a Saturday afternoon write-in there, say, maybe 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.?
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-- Nathan
NaNo 2006: Trip Morrow and the World Unmade
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Oct 17, 2009 - 08 47
I like the location, but I would like something earlier in the day ... I'm inclined to start my writing as early as possible so that I have more flexibility to do more later if need be.
------------ Erin Skelly Cameron
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Oct 17, 2009 - 11 28
Sounds like a plan. I could probably make it two or three times.
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Oct 17, 2009 - 13 03
I can't make the weekday write-ins (I work outside the District, sadly) but this is perfect and very close to my home for weekends. I'd love to do this!
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Oct 17, 2009 - 18 19
Could you expand a little more on the snack situation? (Food and water are really important to me.)
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Oct 17, 2009 - 18 50
There's a cafe adjacent to the courtyard, right near the museum shop, that sells snacks, coffee, bottled water, etc. It's open from 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. every day the museum's open.
A look at the museum's web site shows that there's also free public Wi-Fi available in the courtyard:
----------http://www.npg.si.edu/inform/courtyard.html
-- Nathan
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Oct 17, 2009 - 19 18
Then I think I would be up for this write-in.
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Oct 18, 2009 - 07 23
I agree- sounds cool!
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Oct 18, 2009 - 15 52
I could try to make at least one or two. I can almost definitely come the first Saturday. I'm probably going to be sick on the 14th (taking medication that'll make me hurt), but if it's not too bad, I could come. 21st & 28th I'll be out of town (hubby drives, I write!).
ETA: Based on my experience visiting, they don't search you or anything so you can totally bring snacks along (just don't eat in the museum proper, only the courtyard). There are water fountains by the bathrooms, only mildly...well, it's DC water but it's not really bad DC water.
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Oct 18, 2009 - 21 05
Ooh, I'd love to come to a write-in at NPG/SAAM sometime--can't promise to make it every weekend, but would definitely come to one or two. What a great idea for a write in location!
Claire
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Oct 19, 2009 - 08 27
I'm out of town the first Saturday, but I can make it to all the rest! That space is so lovely.
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Oct 19, 2009 - 10 40
Whatever weekends I'm in town (I honestly never know when that will be anymore, lol) I'll be down for this!
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Oct 19, 2009 - 12 54
It seems to me as if there's enough interest to add this write-in to the google calendar. Do you want me to PM krobin and ask them to add it?
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Oct 19, 2009 - 15 55
This is an inspiration. I will come as frequently as humanly possible.
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Oct 19, 2009 - 16 13
Sure, thanks! Guess I have to actually show up now. (:
------------ Nathan
NaNo 2006: Trip Morrow and the World Unmade
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Oct 19, 2009 - 20 47
I'm interested, though I have a feeling I'll be better working in isolation at home. I'd try it once at least! No talking!
Eugenia
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Oct 20, 2009 - 07 30
I'll be there!
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Oct 20, 2009 - 09 49
This is a great idea, and now that tourist season is over it probably won't even be too crowded on the weekends. I'll definitely try to make it at least a couple of Saturdays.
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Oct 20, 2009 - 10 11
I would totally be up for this, especially on the 7th.
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Oct 20, 2009 - 10 56
this is definitely the most lovely and calm write in venue I seen suggested so far, looking forward to it!
----------Jennifer Howe
Alexandria, VA
www.HoweToEat.wordpress.com
"Eating Through..." 2009
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Oct 20, 2009 - 15 17
I could possibly come to a few. Sounds like a great idea!
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Oct 20, 2009 - 15 53
Still trying to decide between DC and NoVA, but DC comes highly recommended. I'll come by and check it out, at least. :>
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Oct 21, 2009 - 08 13
Given your very kind and positive response, this is now an official meetup. Feel free to keep on posting, though, if you think you'd like to attend!
------------ Nathan
NaNo 2006: Trip Morrow and the World Unmade
NaNo 2007: His Majesty the Accident
NaNo 2008: [I am a sad, lazy individual.]
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Oct 21, 2009 - 10 12
This sounds great! I will try to make it out to a few saturday meet ups. (I'm fairly new to DC and haven't been here yet!)
~Brittany
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Oct 21, 2009 - 10 12
This sounds great! I will try to make it out to a few saturday meet ups. (I'm fairly new to DC and haven't been here yet!)
~Brittany
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Oct 22, 2009 - 15 06
I will be there every weekend except Thanksgiving weekend!
I would love to see weekday write-ins that aren't near Georgetown, too (as it is absolutely atrociously painful to get to Georgetown if you don't live there).
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Oct 22, 2009 - 15 14
I'll be there when I can make it, too. Definitely not on Nov. 7, Most likely yes on Nov. 14 & 21, probably not on Nov. 28 (unless I stay in town for Thanksgiving).
Great idea!
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Oct 25, 2009 - 05 00
I would love to come sometime :)
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Oct 25, 2009 - 17 59
Sounds like an awesome plan! I've never been there before, so I'd love to expand my horizons.
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Oct 25, 2009 - 18 40
There's some fun and crazy stuff in the folk art section. And a picture of John Adams looking like a ghoul over in the old portrait area (not the Presidential section...wonder why? ;) ). I'm excited!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 18 33
I'm definitely interested in this write-in. I might not be able to make it the first Saturday, but I think every other Saturday is good.
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