Ashburn is going crazy

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

PP did not say people from Ashburn don’t go into DC. But to say they go into DC regularly to attend events is just not true. 2 to 4 hours round trip is not happening even every few months.

I go about 6xs a year. That's enough..if I didn't have friends or didn't enjoy the outdoors I suppose I'd spend more time in DC. My idea of fun isn't the Smithsonian. Anyone who had lived here for a long time doesn't care to go to the museums anymore. Frankly most are one and done unless there is a special exhibit. 90% of the time i go into DC is to see a band or buy some of the Devils lettuce. Last time I was there for that it was super sketchy. I was suptised how much it has changed.

Thankfully there’s no need to go to DC anymore. Just get your card in VA.

The selection is poor in VA. TBH, I actually prefer going to Berkshire Roots in Boston.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

PP did not say people from Ashburn don’t go into DC. But to say they go into DC regularly to attend events is just not true. 2 to 4 hours round trip is not happening even every few months.

Lol! Nobody is leaving Ashburn at 730am to visit Nobu and returning at 430PM.

It’s obvious you don’t go to DC often. Any event during the weekday in DC like 7pm or dinner plans is going to take at least 1.5 hours because there is traffic getting into the city from out of Ashburn to the toll road to 66. Worst is getting onto 66 from Tysons where lanes decrease and it’s slow moving from there.

No one is going to Nobu for dinner during the week. Trust me.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

PP did not say people from Ashburn don’t go into DC. But to say they go into DC regularly to attend events is just not true. 2 to 4 hours round trip is not happening even every few months.

I go about 6xs a year. That's enough..if I didn't have friends or didn't enjoy the outdoors I suppose I'd spend more time in DC. My idea of fun isn't the Smithsonian. Anyone who had lived here for a long time doesn't care to go to the museums anymore. Frankly most are one and done unless there is a special exhibit. 90% of the time i go into DC is to see a band or buy some of the Devils lettuce. Last time I was there for that it was super sketchy. I was suptised how much it has changed.

I would bet 95% of the people living in Ashburn don’t go 6xs a year like you.

You obviously never lived in DC. It’s not just museums. Pick any day you want and you can easily find 8-10 events going on. Weekends more.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

PP did not say people from Ashburn don’t go into DC. But to say they go into DC regularly to attend events is just not true. 2 to 4 hours round trip is not happening even every few months.

I go about 6xs a year. That's enough..if I didn't have friends or didn't enjoy the outdoors I suppose I'd spend more time in DC. My idea of fun isn't the Smithsonian. Anyone who had lived here for a long time doesn't care to go to the museums anymore. Frankly most are one and done unless there is a special exhibit. 90% of the time i go into DC is to see a band or buy some of the Devils lettuce. Last time I was there for that it was super sketchy. I was suptised how much it has changed.

I would bet 95% of the people living in Ashburn don’t go 6xs a year like you.

You obviously never lived in DC. It’s not just museums. Pick any day you want and you can easily find 8-10 events going on. Weekends more.

Sorry, with kids, work, sports, hanging with friends, weekly hikes, occasional winery or brewery, I would never have enough free time to hit up 8-10 events in a day. But yes, most people I know around here absolutely go into DC at least 6 times a year though more like once a month.

That doesn’t sound appealing at all.

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It’s funny that poster keeps throwing out Nobu like it’s a huge draw.

No one really cares about hitting up Nobu on a random Tuesday night.

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It’s hilarious how the Ashburn people try to justify that they go to DC often while others say not much there but the museums. Guess they can’t make up their mind with their defense.

So let’s flip this. Who in the DMV area is driving to Ashburn to do things, go to events, dinner, etc....LOL!

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

PP did not say people from Ashburn don’t go into DC. But to say they go into DC regularly to attend events is just not true. 2 to 4 hours round trip is not happening even every few months.

I go about 6xs a year. That's enough..if I didn't have friends or didn't enjoy the outdoors I suppose I'd spend more time in DC. My idea of fun isn't the Smithsonian. Anyone who had lived here for a long time doesn't care to go to the museums anymore. Frankly most are one and done unless there is a special exhibit. 90% of the time i go into DC is to see a band or buy some of the Devils lettuce. Last time I was there for that it was super sketchy. I was suptised how much it has changed.

I would bet 95% of the people living in Ashburn don’t go 6xs a year like you.

You obviously never lived in DC. It’s not just museums. Pick any day you want and you can easily find 8-10 events going on. Weekends more.

Sorry, with kids, work, sports, hanging with friends, weekly hikes, occasional winery or brewery, I would never have enough free time to hit up 8-10 events in a day. But yes, most people I know around here absolutely go into DC at least 6 times a year though more like once a month.

That doesn’t sound appealing at all.

Looks like you have completely missed the point of PP’s post. It’s not about doing 8-10 events a night. It’s about all the options and things going on in the city.

BTW, you have just affirmed how boring Ashburn is with your list. You realize that there are a number of brewery’s in the city right? Also tons of great hiking trails in the backyard at Rock Creek Park.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

PP did not say people from Ashburn don’t go into DC. But to say they go into DC regularly to attend events is just not true. 2 to 4 hours round trip is not happening even every few months.

I go about 6xs a year. That's enough..if I didn't have friends or didn't enjoy the outdoors I suppose I'd spend more time in DC. My idea of fun isn't the Smithsonian. Anyone who had lived here for a long time doesn't care to go to the museums anymore. Frankly most are one and done unless there is a special exhibit. 90% of the time i go into DC is to see a band or buy some of the Devils lettuce. Last time I was there for that it was super sketchy. I was suptised how much it has changed.

I would bet 95% of the people living in Ashburn don’t go 6xs a year like you.

You obviously never lived in DC. It’s not just museums. Pick any day you want and you can easily find 8-10 events going on. Weekends more.

Sorry, with kids, work, sports, hanging with friends, weekly hikes, occasional winery or brewery, I would never have enough free time to hit up 8-10 events in a day. But yes, most people I know around here absolutely go into DC at least 6 times a year though more like once a month.

That doesn’t sound appealing at all.

Makes sense you don’t go often given how far away you live. For people in DC—even parents like myself—going out isn’t as much of a schlep.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s funny that poster keeps throwing out Nobu like it’s a huge draw.

No one really cares about hitting up Nobu on a random Tuesday night.

It’s more like no one in Ashburn is going into the city on a weeknight.........fixed it for you.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

PP did not say people from Ashburn don’t go into DC. But to say they go into DC regularly to attend events is just not true. 2 to 4 hours round trip is not happening even every few months.

I go about 6xs a year. That's enough..if I didn't have friends or didn't enjoy the outdoors I suppose I'd spend more time in DC. My idea of fun isn't the Smithsonian. Anyone who had lived here for a long time doesn't care to go to the museums anymore. Frankly most are one and done unless there is a special exhibit. 90% of the time i go into DC is to see a band or buy some of the Devils lettuce. Last time I was there for that it was super sketchy. I was suptised how much it has changed.

I would bet 95% of the people living in Ashburn don’t go 6xs a year like you.

You obviously never lived in DC. It’s not just museums. Pick any day you want and you can easily find 8-10 events going on. Weekends more.

Sorry, with kids, work, sports, hanging with friends, weekly hikes, occasional winery or brewery, I would never have enough free time to hit up 8-10 events in a day. But yes, most people I know around here absolutely go into DC at least 6 times a year though more like once a month.

That doesn’t sound appealing at all.

Looks like you have completely missed the point of PP’s post. It’s not about doing 8-10 events a night. It’s about all the options and things going on in the city.

BTW, you have just affirmed how boring Ashburn is with your list. You realize that there are a number of brewery’s in the city right? Also tons of great hiking trails in the backyard at Rock Creek Park.

Lol!

Let's get real. I'm a DC resident and I actually loved heading out this fall for a hike and an afternoon at Bear Chase. "Hiking" in Rock Creek Park with literally 5,000 other people?

The city has full blown sucked for the last 10 months and it's been so hard to even find weekend vacation rentals to get the hell out.

Frankly most families I know do actually head further out for outdoor activities. The best was getting a sitter for the kids and heading out a few times on bike for the The Loudoun County Ale Trail.

I would move into o NOVA if it weren't for my job. Much more to do if you are into being outdoors, which I've found a real love for during the pandemic.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

PP did not say people from Ashburn don’t go into DC. But to say they go into DC regularly to attend events is just not true. 2 to 4 hours round trip is not happening even every few months.

I go about 6xs a year. That's enough..if I didn't have friends or didn't enjoy the outdoors I suppose I'd spend more time in DC. My idea of fun isn't the Smithsonian. Anyone who had lived here for a long time doesn't care to go to the museums anymore. Frankly most are one and done unless there is a special exhibit. 90% of the time i go into DC is to see a band or buy some of the Devils lettuce. Last time I was there for that it was super sketchy. I was suptised how much it has changed.

I would bet 95% of the people living in Ashburn don’t go 6xs a year like you.

You obviously never lived in DC. It’s not just museums. Pick any day you want and you can easily find 8-10 events going on. Weekends more.

Lol! I actually came to DC as a intern for Schumer when he was in the house and got a job in his office. I burned out after 2 years and then worked for an association. I spent my 20s in DC.

I actually loved 90s DC. I'm sorry to make you sad tho.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

Exactly. Arlington to DC is like Brooklyn to Manhattan

Ashburn to DC is like Staten Island to Manhattan. A bit longer drive, but very similar.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is so weird to me. Ashburn is literally a 20-25 minute car ride to the heart of DC. Why does everyone treat it like it's another planet?

Sure. By helicopter.....maybe. 50 minutes without traffic by car....2 hours in rush hour sans pandemic.

This. No way in hell are the people in Ashburn doing all these things in DC that they are posting. For big events it’s like rush hour traffic and no parking. Forget about finding space at the Reston stop and metroing in either.

Friends in McLean rarely go into DC. Forgot about Ashburn.

Have you ever lived in any major metropolitan city? That's like saying no one from over the bridge in NJ or down the expressway in Westbury ever goes to NYC.

Is your vision so narrow that you truly believe that only people that live in DC attend events in DC? You all actually do live in a bubble, hilarious.

PP did not say people from Ashburn don’t go into DC. But to say they go into DC regularly to attend events is just not true. 2 to 4 hours round trip is not happening even every few months.

I go about 6xs a year. That's enough..if I didn't have friends or didn't enjoy the outdoors I suppose I'd spend more time in DC. My idea of fun isn't the Smithsonian. Anyone who had lived here for a long time doesn't care to go to the museums anymore. Frankly most are one and done unless there is a special exhibit. 90% of the time i go into DC is to see a band or buy some of the Devils lettuce. Last time I was there for that it was super sketchy. I was suptised how much it has changed.

I would bet 95% of the people living in Ashburn don’t go 6xs a year like you.

You obviously never lived in DC. It’s not just museums. Pick any day you want and you can easily find 8-10 events going on. Weekends more.

Sorry, with kids, work, sports, hanging with friends, weekly hikes, occasional winery or brewery, I would never have enough free time to hit up 8-10 events in a day. But yes, most people I know around here absolutely go into DC at least 6 times a year though more like once a month.

That doesn’t sound appealing at all.

Looks like you have completely missed the point of PP’s post. It’s not about doing 8-10 events a night. It’s about all the options and things going on in the city.

BTW, you have just affirmed how boring Ashburn is with your list. You realize that there are a number of brewery’s in the city right? Also tons of great hiking trails in the backyard at Rock Creek Park.

Lol!

Let's get real. I'm a DC resident and I actually loved heading out this fall for a hike and an afternoon at Bear Chase. "Hiking" in Rock Creek Park with literally 5,000 other people?

The city has full blown sucked for the last 10 months and it's been so hard to even find weekend vacation rentals to get the hell out.

Frankly most families I know do actually head further out for outdoor activities. The best was getting a sitter for the kids and heading out a few times on bike for the The Loudoun County Ale Trail.

I would move into o NOVA if it weren't for my job. Much more to do if you are into being outdoors, which I've found a real love for during the pandemic.

The pandemic will be over end of this year. DC will be a roaring 20’s after that.

Pre-pandemic, hiking in Rock Creek Park is never really busy. Also, all you need to do is drive about 20 minutes outside the city and you have at least a dozen or more good hikes.

Why would you drive all the way out to Loudoun to bike? Just get on the Curtis trail from Roosevelt Island to get on W&OD loop


http://www.bikewashington.org/routes/wodco/wodco.htm

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I'm a home appraiser and wanted to give you some facts over emotions

1yr real estate appreciation
Ashburn: 6.7%
DC: 3.8%

Projected growth
Ashburn: 9.9%
DC 9.2%

Of DC, Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Vienna, Fairfax, Reston, Herndon, Sterling, and Leesburg, only Herndon, Sterling, and Leesburg beat out Ashburn for appreciation.

Wanted to give an honerable mention to Bethesda and Bowie for beating everyone.

But sorry DC, you are the lowest performer in the group. You'll have to fight out the dregs of PG County for biggest loser.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a home appraiser and wanted to give you some facts over emotions

1yr real estate appreciation
Ashburn: 6.7%
DC: 3.8%

Projected growth
Ashburn: 9.9%
DC 9.2%

Of DC, Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Vienna, Fairfax, Reston, Herndon, Sterling, and Leesburg, only Herndon, Sterling, and Leesburg beat out Ashburn for appreciation.

Wanted to give an honerable mention to Bethesda and Bowie for beating everyone.

But sorry DC, you are the lowest performer in the group. You'll have to fight out the dregs of PG County for biggest loser.

Hahahahahaahaha!!