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Discussion in 'Local Clubs, Events, and Road Trips' started by krazypriuslady, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. Laurel007

    Laurel007 Junior Member

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    I live in the Chantilly /Fairfax area and am definitely interested in networking with other Prius owners in the Washington DC metro area. Count me in!
     
  2. dobdru

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    We look forward to networking with you as well!
     
  3. ChipL

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    Like the idea of a road trip! Love Sonic, generally stop at the one in Delware on a trip to the shore. So a Winchester drive is cool with me. Also a shorter trip to Berryville Va on a Sunday could be fun.

    Was there a couple of Sundays ago... Not much going on other than window shopping, but would be fun for me to take some pics of almost every parking space being taken in Berryville by Prii...

    Who knows, maybe Toyota will do an ad to beat Wendy's in theirs about the town. :) There appeared to be a decent pizza place, and a smallish Chinese restaurant in the town.
     
  4. El Pollo Diablo

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    I'm near Rockville/Wheaton MD area.
     
  5. dobdru

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    I am down for anything, i do hope enough people join in on this
     
  6. krazypriuslady

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    LOL. Sonic. Not really a "destination " to me. I would prefer a road trip to wegmans. :)
    But I'll go with the group. I would prefer to meet somewhere rather than convoy somewhere.
     
  7. dobdru

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    There is a school located just off the belt way @ Gallows Rd. In Fairfax CO. Does anyone have an issue with meeting in a school parking lot on a Saturday? I am Open for input on Location, I also know of a large park (Round Tree) near there that has gazebos and ample parking (don't know if these need to be reserved).
     
  8. krazypriuslady

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    I just found out I have all day training to be a Smithsonian volunteer on June 9. So if that's the day, I'm out. :(
     
  9. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Tonight I was told that I'm driving down Thursday, May 31. I'm available after 6:00 Friday & Saturday night. I'm also available Sunday night after the van is loaded.

    Since I'm staying at the McLean Hilton I won't have wi-fi in the room but may use a hotspot elsewhere.
     
  10. McLintock!

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    Any info on where I can find this list? I'm interested in the Baltimore one.
     
  11. krazypriuslady

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    So is there a date/location set yet?
     
  12. walter Lee

    walter Lee Hypermiling Padawan

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    To get people together as a group there needs to be a purpose. :cool: To paraphrase Agent Smith in The Matrix. :cool:......
    It is Purpose that connects us. Purpose that pulls us together. That guides us. That drives us. It is purpose that defines us. Purpose that binds us. :)
     
  13. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    The purpose is fun. I've driven across NJ for lunch. Here's a few pix of the Silver Squadron last week after the storm. 39 silver squadron at hilton.jpg 40 jim&drew at applebee's.jpg 41 drew's wheel mod.jpg 43 jim & drew.jpg 44 one of us.jpg 74 jim & drew.jpg 75 jim & drew.jpg 78 the other one of us.jpg
     
  14. wjtracy

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    Hello there McLintock! Well let's see what I meant.
    Someone once posted a preferred list of Hybrid mechanics - not sure if it's the same as this one, but maybe:
    go to Hybridcars.com and see their preferred list - one shop in Columbia MD might be what I was thinking.

    The other list I know of is Re-Involt.com has hybrid battery replacement partner shops, including one in Ashburn VA.

    That's all I got on it. I personally have not strayed from my Toyota dealer in Manassas yet, as far as service. But I was thinking of trying out the Asburn VA shop for 11o K maintenance check including hybrid battery fan cleaning.
     
  15. McLintock!

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    Thanks for the info. I found the list.
     
  16. Big Wang

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    So did a meetup happen?
     
  17. jaydub727

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    I would love to join whatever meetup you guys decide to create. I'm in Fairfax, and just got my First Prius.
     
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    suggestion:

    if Sonic is still on the menu (ha!) we should meet up in Fredericksburg... this would allow DC and Richmond people to have a pretty equal drive to meet up.

    I live in Richmond and just got a Prius, so I would love to network with like minded folk!
     
  19. Early Fan Nora

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    I had a great experience with Mac's Service Center in Ashland, VA. I found him on the Automobile Career Development Center (ACDC, get it?) website (aka fixhybrid.com). He saved me over $2k on an inverter replacement for my Gen I. The service was excellent, and definitely worth the 90 mile distance from DC.
     
  20. wjtracy

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    OK good thanks maybe I should pay them a visit too.