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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>Just wondering whether there might be enough D.C. area folks to establish an informal group that might get together from time to time to tell card war stories, show-and-tell, whatever. Let me know if interested and I'll try to coordinate a lunch or dinner at an acceptable spot. (I don't have Barry's patience though, so no promises....) Mark

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Posted By: <b>Andy Cook</b><p>Count me in for the DC chapter. Andy

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Count me in. May I suggest Columbia, MD as a meeting spot? It is essentially the restaurant park for the Baltimore/Washington area and is conveniantly located betwixt the two. Let's get some of us Baltimoreans in the mix too!

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Posted By: <b>Kenneth A. Cohen</b><p>I'm in.

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Posted By: <b>Ray</b><p>I'm in too. I live on Capitol Hill...<br /><br />-Ray<br />gotsparks@hotmail.com

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Posted By: <b>Mark Holt</b><p>I'm in DC on business once a month - if you publish dates and times I'll try to make it.

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Posted By: <b>Bob Lamb</b><p>Count me in too.

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Hi Mark -<br /><br />Count me in, too !!!<br /><br />I was thinking of posting the idea myself, but kept hesitating because of the NY thread. <br /><br /><br />Alan

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Posted By: <b>Brad Green</b><p><br />Count me in!<br />

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Posted By: <b>Donald Johnson</b><p>Seems like most of us already meet once a month at the local show at Tyson's Corner.

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>especially during Super Bowl. I think this has promise and will wait a couple days for any additional responses. But, as to those who have not advised of where you live, please do so so that I can at least make an effort at suggesting a geographically tolerable place to meet. Obviously, going to be hard to make everybody happy. On the other hand, if this becomes a semi-regular activity, we can move the meeting spot around. I'm in Falls Church, by the way.

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Posted By: <b>Bruce MacPherson</b><p>Count me in as well.<br /><br />Edited to say that I live in Falls Church as well.

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>I'm in Columbia, MD.

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Posted By: <b>Mike</b><p>I'm close enough to head to DC, but I refuse to go to Maryland. =)

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Posted By: <b>Martin Neal</b><p>Count me in as well. I live a 2 hours south of D.C. but with a little notice, I might be able to make it.

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Posted By: <b>Andy Cook</b><p>I live near GMU. Andy

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Posted By: <b>Larrie Dean</b><p>Some board members attend the March Chantilly show. It ends early on Saturdays...how about 30-45 minutes after the show closes?

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Posted By: <b>Tom Botticelli</b><p>Great idea, count me in. I live in Fairfax, so anywhere around the metropolitan area would be fine with me.<br /><br />Tom

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>Ok. It looks like we have about a dozen folks interested in catching up. Names and locations (where provided) are Tom Botticelli (Fairfax), Andy Cook (Fairfax), James Feagin (Columbia), Ken Cohen (Alexandria), Ray (Capitol Hill), Bob Lamb, Alan (Rockville?), Brad Green (Chantilly), Bruce MacPherson (Falls Church), Mike, Don Johnson and Larrie Dean.<br /><br />First off, let's move further discussion to private e-mails -- no need to burden (entertain?) the board with our efforts to get together. Once time and place determined, I will post it so that anyone interested can attend.<br /><br />Next, suggestions include catching up in conjunction with the Tyson's Corner or Chantilly shows. This may make good sense. While I'm retired with no kids at home and look forward to getting out for special events, I realize that not everyone is in the same boat and others might find it more convenient to meet in conjunction with a show. If Tyson's, perhaps we could catch up in hotel bar/restaurant after the show. If Chantilly, then Willard's Barbecue might do the trick; in this case, we would need to decide which day of the show to meet -- Friday (lunch prior to show?), Saturday (presumably after show) or Sunday (presumably after show).<br /><br />So, why don't each of you e-mail me with your preferences as to meeting in conjunction with Tyson's show, Chantilly show (include day preferred), or separate occasion. If the majority prefer the latter, I will follow up to get your preferences as to weekday evenings, weekends, location, etc. In that event, those who have not advised of where you live should probably do so.<br /><br />I look forward to hearing from you. Mark mevans113@cox.net

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>The kickoff "meeting" of the D.C. chapter will be held over dinner at Sweetwater Tavern (50 & Gallows, Falls Church) next Thursday (15th) at 7:00, weather permitting. At this point, it's Bruce MacPherson, Ken Cohen and yours truly. Everyone is invited; just give me a heads-up so we know how many folks to expect. Mark

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>The D.C. chapter held its first "meeting" last night as Bruce MacPherson, Ken Cohen, Andy Cook and I braved the icy cold for dinner and beer at Sweetwater Tavern in Falls Church. Good fun and card conversation. I'm hopeful we can gather again in the spring with others as well. If any of the N.Y.C. brethren might be inclined to take the train down to attend, I'm sure we can find a suitable place to meet near Union Station. Mark

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Posted By: <b>Ray</b><p>How did I miss this?!<br /><br />Take a break from the board for a few days and this is what happens. Mark, I'll be sending you an email (probably this weekend) to catch up. <br /><br />On another note, for those who haven't been, Sweetwater is a really nice place to go (great food and great beer which they brew on site). The one in Sterling, VA is an old haunt of mine...<br /><br />Take care, Ray

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Posted By: <b>Henry Eshelman</b><p>I live in Chevy C hase MD s im in<br><br>Thanks, Henry Eshelman<br /><br />Website:www.freewebs.com/vintagebaseball

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Posted By: <b>Andy Cook</b><p>It was a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to the next meeting. Mark, thanks for putting it together. Andy

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>Mark, and anyone else in the area.<br /><br />Will any of you be attending the March 17 - 19 Collector’s Showcase of America at Chantilly Va.?<br /><br />Joe P.

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>I expect to attend the Chantilly show Friday afternoon. Mark

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>I'll make sure that Friday is one of the day's that I'll hopefully be there.<br /><br />BTW, I finally was able to liberate the car from it's iced in spot on Saturday.<img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>I'll be there Friday afternoon too. Just look for me - a puny looking slob.<br /><br />Alan

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Posted By: <b>Larrie Dean</b><p>I'll be there all weekend. I am a collector/dealer (Dean's House of Cards). I am open to joining any interested board members for dinner Saturday after the show.

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>Mark, I'm seeing some collector/dealers like Larrie Dean, Don Johnson and Andy Cook that are deeply rooted in vintage cards, that plus quite a few collectors from the region showing interest.<br />In the past, I've already had the pleasure of meeting Alan, Bruce Mac, yourself and a few others at that show.<br />The show is slowly growng in the vintage population, the D. C. chapter can only enhance that.<br />Mark, I want to thank you for deciding to run the idea up the flagpole to see who would salute.<br />The Salutes are there.<br /><br />Looking forward to meeting more of my fellow vintage indentured servant collectors. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Joe P.

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Posted By: <b>Kenneth A. Cohen</b><p>I'll be at Chantilly and would definitely make the effort to meet up. As I said at our small "inaugural" dinner, which I enjoyed very much, I hope that participation will grow to the point we'll be able to challenge the New York gang to a rumble - switch blades and zip guns. If we all polish up our long-lost dance moves, we could outdo the rumble scene in West Side Story.

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Posted By: <b>Brad Green</b><p><br />Sorry I couldn't make it to dinner the other night. Weekday evenings are busy for me. I will be at the Chantilly show on Friday afternoon.<br />

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>" we'll be able to challenge the New York gang to a rumble - switch blades and zip guns. If we all polish up our long-lost dance moves, we could outdo the rumble scene in West Side Story."<br />*<br />*<br />1. Zip guns were from the mid forties, before WWII ended.<br />They were made from a metallic toy gun.<br />The toy gun was originally intended to shoot off a light balsa wood glider, which it did.<br />Zip guns were replaced by souvenir weapons that became plentiful when the second world war ended.<br />Not good for society, and only added to the West Side Story type of problems.<br /><br />2. West Side story.<br />I spent over twenty years in show business, and in my very early years I was an extra in the West Side Story movie.<br />Needless to say, you touched a New York Sharks nerve.<br />Bring on da Jets, but betta yet, let's dance ova to da Chantilly show turf.<img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> <br /><br />Joe P.

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Posted By: <b>Kenneth A. Cohen</b><p>If your zip gun technique is rusty, I suppose we could use chains instead.<br />Oh yes, in response to your question, I'm 55 - I suppose old enough to remember zip guns, but not old enough to have used one. I grew up on the mean streets of Alexandria, VA. <br /><br />Did you get to meet Natalie Wood?

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>"Did you get to meet Natalie Wood?"<br />*<br />*<br />Never had the pleasure, but I wish I did, she was beautiful.<br />It's funny you mentioned the dancing routine, and that's a coincidence because I'm not a dancer.<br />The days that I worked on the set, were mostly the ones when they were shooting the "Here comes the Jets" dancing number.<br />The movie was shot at part of a location known as Hell's Kitchen.<br />It was torn down shortly after the movie was finished.<br />It's now known as the Lincoln Center.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you guys at Chantilly.<br />Anyone else coming over?<br />Joe P.<br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Bruce MacPherson</b><p>I should be at the Chantilly show on Friday afternoon. Hope to see some of you there. Welcome back to the board Joe.

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>Catch you at Chantilly.<br /><br />Joe P.

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>If anyone wants to meet me BEFORE the show, I'll be at the McDonalds (right near the expo center) at around 1 pm. Just look for me, the puny looking slob.<br /><br />Alan

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Posted By: <b>Cy</b><p>Hi,<br /><br />I'll be at the Chantilly Show again. I'll be set up (hopefully) right up front again. Please stop by and say hello. I see some names that I know from past Chantilly Shows. But I'd like to see the rest of you guys during that weekend.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Cy<br />www.cyscards.com<br />

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>Glad to see that you found Mark's D. C. Chapter.<br /><br />Cy is another one of the good guys at the Chantilly show.<br />Like he says, he usually has a table up front -- he doesn't wear a beard, nor does he carry around a briefcase of money. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br />He does however, have an interesting selection of vintage cards.<br /><br />Welcome to Ken Cohen's group of Jets & Sharks. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> [West Side Story]<br />Can this group compete with the NY group?<br /><br />Yes WE can!<br /><br />Any other collector/dealers, or just plain beyond help sicko collectors that wants to join the fun?<br />Come on down.<br /><br />Joe P.<br />

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Posted By: <b>Frank</b><p>What is the final decision...time and date of the next meeting? What a wonderful idea!! I am in Arlington (live and work) and would love to meet you guys and attend when I can, swap war stories and so on.<br /><br />Frank

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Posted By: <b>Kenneth A. Cohen</b><p>Just remember Cy - When you're a Jet you're a Jet all the way - From your first cigarette to your last dyin' day.

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>In response to Frank's question, maybe we should plan a second "meeting" in the spring. I'll post an "invitation" once we get past the cold weather. From this thread, it looks like with some decent planning (always an open question) we can get a good turnout. Mark

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Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>I am game for this. Dan.

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Posted By: <b>Ray</b><p>Mark,<br /><br />Long overdue email sent. <br /><br />Thanks, Ray<br /><br />gotsparks@hotmail.com

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>I copied the wrong dates.<br />The Chantilly show is from the 16th of March thru the 18th, not the 17 - 19.<br />I could use the old standby excuse that I'm getting on in years, but this is worse, ..... I copied someone else mistake.<br />It's like creating an error card. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />And yet another good guy collector /dealer jumpin on board.<br />Welcome aboard Dan.<br /><br />Joe

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Posted By: <b>Cy</b><p>Dan,<br /><br />Could you send me an E-mail?<br /><br />cy@cyscards.com<br /><br />I would like to contact you about the Chantilly show?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Cy<br />

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Posted By: <b>Larrie Dean</b><p>Are there any folks interested!?

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Are there any folks interested in meeting Friday BEFORE the show ?<br /> <br />Thanks.<br />Alan

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>I'm available to meet Friday before the show. Looks like I'll have to Tivo the Virginia b-ball game. Where/when works best? <br /><br />By the way, I expect to post a new thread shortly with regard to developing a spring "meeting" of our "chapter." Mark