does anyone really think there is a "bridge and tunnel" crowd in DC?
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Anonymous
| I think everyone around here is bridge and tunnel... or a tourist. |
Anonymous
| D.C. is still trying to fix its government, crime is a beast, forget about the DMV (motor vehicles) or any other D.C. government agency to take care of business. Have met some pretty decent people in D.C. but not enough to make me want to stay here and make it my permanent home. I'll stay in touch via email. |
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First for those of you who think DC has nothing to offer, this reminds me of the saying "boring people are bored." if you think Le Diplomate, Rustik Tavern, Rogue 24, Birch and Barley or Room 11 aren't memorable, yummy meals that rival solid NYC/SF options at their respective price points - I'm not really sure what would please you. And if you don't think recent DC theater productions like "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "Follies," "The Motherfucker with the Hat," and "Let Me Down Easy" rival the best of broadway or Chicago - well, not only would I question your taste in theater but so would New York magazine, which recommended New Yorkers travel to DC for several of those productions.
And if you think 20-somethings from the burbs wouldn't enjoy a night on H street, the Black Cat or The Standard, well then maybe you dont remember what 20-somethings are like. You don't need to like DC or want to live here (reasonable people can disagree about that - personally, this heat is making me miss Boston) but to say the city has nothing to offer? Maybe you are the one with nothing to offer... |
Anonymous
You offer a handful of things to do while the other major cities offer substantially more. Not that D.C. doesn't have anything to offer but don't make it out to be the end all to be all. When travel agencies list places to see, Washington, D.C. is not known for it's extracurriculars but for its place in history. Although, I will give it kudos for producing Duke Ellington. |
Anonymous
| I would rather live and work in Boston than D.C. if I could swing it. |
Anonymous
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[quote=Anonymous]D.C. is still trying to fix its government, crime is a beast, forget about the DMV (motor vehicles) or any other D.C. government agency to take care of business. Have met some pretty decent people in D.C. but not enough to make me want to stay here and make it my permanent home. I'll stay in touch via email.[/quote]
If you live here, you know that DC is at a 40-year low for crime. The DMV is far more efficient now with ticket stubs, seats, and multiple counters. While the DC Council has been rocked by scandal, my councilman promptly answers my email. I don't know what Ward you live in, but life in Ward 6 is sweet. |
Anonymous
You make it sound like there are tons of places to hit on H street for entertainment. Not so. There are a few select places to go. There are better music places on U Street. |
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First for those of you who think DC has nothing to offer, this reminds me of the saying "boring people are bored." if you think Le Diplomate, Rustik Tavern, Rogue 24, Birch and Barley or Room 11 aren't memorable, yummy meals that rival solid NYC/SF options at their respective price points - I'm not really sure what would please you. And if you don't think recent DC theater productions like "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "Follies," "The Motherfucker with the Hat," and "Let Me Down Easy" rival the best of broadway or Chicago - well, not only would I question your taste in theater but so would New York magazine, which recommended New Yorkers travel to DC for several of those productions.
And if you think 20-somethings from the burbs wouldn't enjoy a night on H street, the Black Cat or The Standard, well then maybe you dont remember what 20-somethings are like. You don't need to like DC or want to live here (reasonable people can disagree about that - personally, this heat is making me miss Boston) but to say the city has nothing to offer? Maybe you are the one with nothing to offer...[/quote]You offer a [b]handful[/b] of things to do while the other major cities offer substantially more. Not that D.C. doesn't have anything to offer but don't make it out to be the end all to be all. When travel agencies list places to see, Washington, D.C. is not known for it's extracurriculars but for its place in history. Although, I will give it kudos for producing Duke Ellington.[/quote] Not that poster but I could offer thousands of things: like a free arboretum and botanic gardens, free movies every night (dcoutdoormovies.com), baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer and even roller derby teams, every kind of adult sports league possible (including kickball for g'd's sake), parks for dogs as well as humans, bike and car rentals, free museums -- hell, my mom even found a salon that does free student hair cuts on sundays, so I don't know what your problem is with finding free extracurriculars. Use the the internet or ask a friend. |
Anonymous
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First for those of you who think DC has nothing to offer, this reminds me of the saying "boring people are bored." if you think Le Diplomate, Rustik Tavern, Rogue 24, Birch and Barley or Room 11 aren't memorable, yummy meals that rival solid NYC/SF options at their respective price points - I'm not really sure what would please you. And if you don't think recent DC theater productions like "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "Follies," "The Motherfucker with the Hat," and "Let Me Down Easy" rival the best of broadway or Chicago - well, not only would I question your taste in theater but so would New York magazine, which recommended New Yorkers travel to DC for several of those productions.
[b]And if you think 20-somethings from the burbs wouldn't enjoy a night on H street,[/b] the Black Cat or The Standard, well then maybe you dont remember what 20-somethings are like. You don't need to like DC or want to live here (reasonable people can disagree about that - personally, this heat is making me miss Boston) but to say the city has nothing to offer? Maybe you are the one with nothing to offer...[/quote]You make it sound like there are tons of places to hit on H street for entertainment. Not so. There are a few select places to go. There are better music places on U Street. [/quote] H St, U St, Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Fort Reno concerts, Yards Park, Georgia Avenue ... if you look, you can find it ... and that's not even venturing out to Anacostia or Takoma Park. |
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Not that poster but I could offer thousands of things: like a free arboretum and botanic gardens, free movies every night (dcoutdoormovies.com), baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer and even roller derby teams, every kind of adult sports league possible (including kickball for g'd's sake), parks for dogs as well as humans, bike and car rentals, free museums -- hell, my mom even found a salon that does free student hair cuts on sundays, so I don't know what your problem is with finding free extracurriculars. Use the the internet or ask a friend.[/quote] PP, you are missing the point. New York City is the only city (that's why they call it "the city"). DC is not New York City. Therefore, DC has nothing to offer. QED. (Note: I am not being sincere.) |
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]D.C. is still trying to fix its government, crime is a beast, forget about the DMV (motor vehicles) or any other D.C. government agency to take care of business. Have met some pretty decent people in D.C. but not enough to make me want to stay here and make it my permanent home. I'll stay in touch via email.[/quote]
If you live here, you know that DC is at a 40-year low for crime. The DMV is far more efficient now with ticket stubs, seats, and multiple counters. While the DC Council has been rocked by scandal, my councilman promptly answers my email. I don't know what Ward you live in, but life in Ward 6 is sweet.[/quote]I appreciate your loyalty, really do. But nothing you say changes the fact that D.C., low on funds, is the only city in the area that charges outrageous amounts for tickets. 25 mph zones that are 40 mph in other areas with the same type of residences and traffic. $150 tickets for 10 mph over the limit vs $45 tickets for the same offense elsewhere. I don't have to live in D.C. to know about the crime. While it may be at a 40-year low, it is still greater than other parts of metro DC. DMV efficient, huh? Tons of broken meters that take your money, ticket writers that pounce two minutes before the flags go up. Ward 6? Talk to the folks in Ward 7 o 8 and let's see what kind of response you get. You almost had me until you said what ward you live in. Sweet is right. |
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First for those of you who think DC has nothing to offer, this reminds me of the saying "boring people are bored." if you think Le Diplomate, Rustik Tavern, Rogue 24, Birch and Barley or Room 11 aren't memorable, yummy meals that rival solid NYC/SF options at their respective price points - I'm not really sure what would please you. And if you don't think recent DC theater productions like "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "Follies," "The Motherfucker with the Hat," and "Let Me Down Easy" rival the best of broadway or Chicago - well, not only would I question your taste in theater but so would New York magazine, which recommended New Yorkers travel to DC for several of those productions.
[b]And if you think 20-somethings from the burbs wouldn't enjoy a night on H street,[/b] the Black Cat or The Standard, well then maybe you dont remember what 20-somethings are like. You don't need to like DC or want to live here (reasonable people can disagree about that - personally, this heat is making me miss Boston) but to say the city has nothing to offer? Maybe you are the one with nothing to offer...[/quote]You make it sound like there are tons of places to hit on H street for entertainment. Not so. There are a few select places to go. There are better music places on U Street. [/quote] H St, U St, Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Fort Reno concerts, Yards Park, Georgia Avenue ... if you look, you can find it ... and that's not even venturing out to Anacostia or Takoma Park.[/quote] Sorry, same OP: forgot Capitol South and Eastern Market. |
Anonymous
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For a mid-size city, D.C. has much to offer. Of course, great museums, good restaurants, etc. I'm a big city person (born and raised) and look forward to returning to a different kind of hustle and bustle.
But that doesn't mean D.C. doesn't have anything to offer. Far from it. It's all about preference. Nothing more, nothing less. |
Anonymous
P.S. I would live in D.C. in a heartbeat if it didn't have so many other non-activity issues. The taxes are outrageous. |
Anonymous
| DMV has nothing to do with whether there is a bridge and tunnel crowd. |