Bill and Amy in Baltimore (was RE: [SunRescue] List Administr ivia)

Mon Mar 26 11:59:01 CST 2001

As tempting as it would be to meet Bill, I suspect that:

	A) there is very little to talk about
	   that hasn't been covered already in the
	   lists.

	B) While it would be nice to meet-n-greet,
	   I think the newlywed's would like some
	   time alone together (as you noted).

	C) Sometimes it is very unsettling to actually
	   meet someone you think you already know.
	   (For example, if Dave McGuire showed up at
	   my house with a FUBU* outfit on, I would lose
	   all respect for him, despite his *massive*
	   knowledge on numerous topics. *FUBU is a
	   clothing line run by Russell Simmons (IIRC)
	   of Run-DMC fame, which is fine, but the
	   name is from the phrase "For Us, By Us"
	   refering to African Americans. I have
	   nothing against any of this, except I found
	   it funny to go to Vermont and see all
	   these pasty white kids wearing FUBU clothes,
	   obviously ignorant of the meaning)

	D) If we really wanted to see what each other
	   looks like, we would send photos to SunHelp
	   and look at them there while reading each
	   others posts ;^)

Or I could be all wrong, but that is my $.02 worth.

Hey, if Bill came to central New Jersey, it would be a different matter entirely...

Ken

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Loomis, Rip [mailto:GILBERT.R.LOOMIS at saic.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 12:15 PM
> To: 'rescue at sunhelp.org'
> Subject: Bill and Amy in Baltimore (was RE: [SunRescue] List
> Administrivia)
> 
> 
> Baltimore/DC area folks--
> So is anyone trying to set up the "East Coast
> SunHelp party" for Bill and Amy?  I know
> there are enough of us here...although they
> probably would prefer to spend a couple of
> days *not* surrounded by us random geeks.
> 
> Bill--
> You probably didn't just pick Baltimore by
> throwing darts, so you likely already know
> of some places to go/things to do.  However,
> here's my $0.02 with a few other suggestions
> for Baltimore things you might not have
> stumbled across:
> 
> Food and Drink:
> Since you're staying at the Admiral Fell, there
> are plenty of bars within a quick walk, and John
> Stevens' has good food right there...but
> if you feel like venturing a little farther:
> 1.  Best inexpensive Italian food - Chiapparelli's
> 	in Little Italy.  Outstanding garlicky house
> 	salad.  Don't have dessert there, though...
> 	go down the street to Vaccaro's and have
> 	a cannoli or gelato.
> 2.  Best wings - Kistlings in Canton (they also
> 	have a good selection of beers).  A slightly
> 	higher quality of bar food otherwise.
> 3.  More expensive but outstanding food - "Charleston"
> 	
> http://www.baltimoremag.com/search_main/archives/98_05/dining/
> dining.html
> 4.  German beers (and beer-friendly food) - Baltimore
> 	Brewing Company!
>  
> http://www.baltimoremag.com/search_main/archives/97_08/serious
> _suds4.html
> 5.  Cheap-but-good beer - The Wharf Rat (any three
> 	12 ounce drafts for $3 during happy hour
> 	prices...the only catch is that all three
> 	beers have to be different...but with a
> 	wide selection, it's fun to expand your
> 	taste horizons)  The house-brewed beers are
> 	primarily English-style ales (including
> 	at least one hand-pumped), but their guest
> 	beers are from all over and generally great.
> 	The Wharf Rat is also profiled in the
> 	Baltimore magazine story above.
> 
> If you're up for Sushi, I recommend Matsuri, by
> the Cross Street Market (when I met my wife, she
> was living just a drunken stumble away, at
> 123 East West Street... and yes that's a real
> address).  The Market itself is interesting on
> Friday/Saturday nights, when the regular stalls shut
> down and it turns into a bar...the sushi inside is
> pretty good as well.  It can get sort of crowded
> and loud, though.
> 
> If you want *really* good seafood with more selection
> than some of the locally focused touristy places
> in the Inner Harbor, check out Legal Seafoods
> (yep, imported the chain from Boston).  Their
> restaurant is just up from the Inner Harbor.  Some
> of our friends prefer McCormick and Schmick's for
> seafood, also pretty much in the Inner Harbor.
> 
> As for things to do in Baltimore itself other
> than eat or drink, the ESPNZone in the Inner
> Harbor is interesting if you're into sports-related
> video games and simulators.  You can also come
> down to Fort Meade and check out the National
> Cryptology Museum...ooh, ahh, ENIGMA...  If
> it's a nice day, then either go up to the top
> of Federal Hill for a nice view down into the
> harbor (and then wander over to Porter's [just
> changed names from Ransome's] for a quick bite
> and a drink), or go out to Fort Mc Henry.  The
> Water Taxi is a great way to get around while
> enjoying the scenery...but you probably already
> knew that.
> 
> If you have any other requests for specific food
> types etc., just ask.
> 
> 	--Rip (living 30 minutes south of B'more)
> 
> P.S. Yeah, this probably should go over to "geeks@".
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ken Hansen [mailto:n2vip at bellatlantic.net]
> > Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 11:04 PM
> > To: rescue at sunhelp.org
> > Subject: RE: [SunRescue] List Administrivia
> > 
> > 
> > I live a few hours away from Baltimore, so I have been there 
> > a few times. I wanted to make a few suggestions:
> > 
> > Inner Harbor - There is a Hard Rock Cafe, right next to a 
> > large bookstore (Borders or Barnes & Noble) just off the harbor.
> > 
> > Somewhere in Baltimore - Great "dress-up" restaurant called 
> > Prime Rib - beef a speciality, but a sport coat (maybe suit) 
> > is required - expensive, but worth it IMHO.
> > 
> > If you have a car, the B & O Railroad museum is 
> > interesting/fun, assuming you appreciate model trains (and 
> > the big ones) - esp. good for inclement weather, as all the 
> > old locomotives are in a HUGE roundhouse.
> > 
> > There is also a firetruck museum, but it was closed when we 
> > were there - I suspect it was decent.
> > 
> > And, I am not sure if they are in your area in Texas, but 
> > Krispy Kreme doughnuts are always a treat.
> > 
> > Also, Diners abound (just like North Jersey), I always wanted 
> > to go to the Fells Point Diner, but that may be because I 
> > watched the movie "Diner" *way* too many times. That was the 
> > first movie I paid to see more than once, I suspect I have 
> > seen that movie nearly 2 dozen times... ;^)
> > 
> > Baltimore is a nice place to visit, even if it is/was the 
> > murder capital of the USA...
> > 
> > Enjoy,
> > 
> > Ken
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