DC Area Fish and Chips Run - LotusTalk

MikeinAlexandria · 05-15-2009, 08:41 PM

Ok,
Not sure about you all, but I love Fish and Chips. Looking at a place in Annapolis that is good. Checking on the parking issues. More on this later.

The basic idea? Bring your Lotus down to my house in Old Town Alexandria, some Sunday morning (Sundays are quieter) I already have a nice route that goes round i495 for a bit, down Rt4, and cuts across some twisty roads, ending up in Eastport. Then it's over the bridge and into Annapolis Town. I use the route all the time, and it is quite fun. Took the Elise on it last week in the rain.

I am waiting to hear back from the restaurant about availability and parking.

Sound like fun?

Marylanders, you can always just drive to Annapolis and meet us, or cruise over to Virginia for the drive as well. If anyone wants to plan a Baltimore to Annapolis route that would be fine too.

exarkun1178 · 05-15-2009, 08:42 PM

copy cats...

RoadDad · 05-15-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by exarkun1178

copy cats...

I don't see anything about "all you can eat" and "fatties."

exarkun1178 · 05-16-2009, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RoadDad

I don't see anything about "all you can eat" and "fatties."

that all changes as soon as BM posts in this thread...

lotusforsale · 05-16-2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

Ok,
Not sure about you all, but I love Fish and Chips. Looking at a place in Annapolis that is good. Checking on the parking issues. More on this later.

The basic idea? Bring your Lotus down to my house in Old Town Alexandria, some Sunday morning (Sundays are quieter) I already have a nice route that goes round i495 for a bit, down Rt4, and cuts across some twisty roads, ending up in Eastport. Then it's over the bridge and into Annapolis Town. I use the route all the time, and it is quite fun. Took the Elise on it last week in the rain.

I am waiting to hear back from the restaurant about availability and parking.

Sound like fun?

Marylanders, you can always just drive to Annapolis and meet us, or cruise over to Virginia for the drive as well. If anyone wants to plan a Baltimore to Annapolis route that would be fine too.

Might be interested...curious to see what restaurant in the downtown/eastport area you come up with that has parking that will put everyone's mind at ease that the cars won't be bashed.

Maybe go another half hour further on, cross the great water (Chesapeake Bay) and eat crabs (or menu order) at either Fisherman's Deck or Harris' Seafood House.

Catbird · 05-16-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusforsale

Might be interested...curious to see what restaurant in the downtown/eastport area you come up with that has parking that will put everyone's mind at ease that the cars won't be bashed.

Maybe go another half hour further on, cross the great water (Chesapeake Bay) and eat crabs (or menu order) at either Fisherman's Deck or Harris' Seafood House.

Come on over! I'll be here waiting...

85 Turbo · 05-16-2009, 11:26 AM

I am taking family down to Tims crabhouse Sunday since reading Mikes revue. Anyone else want to drive around and meet there for early dinner?On the Potomac near Dumphries.We could do the Middelburg Run and come back through Bristow and the P.W. Forest road that ends at Quantico. Ken have a great time today. Good luck Monday.
Bob

85 Turbo · 05-16-2009, 11:27 AM

I like Murphy's for fish and chips.
Bob

MikeinAlexandria · 05-16-2009, 11:39 AM

Hey! That could be fun. Was down at Tim's last Sunday. He'd save spots for Lotus if there were a significant number coming. Kind of short notice though, and it might be rainy tomorrow...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85 Turbo

I am taking family down to Tims crabhouse Sunday since reading Mikes revue. Anyone else want to drive around and meet there for early dinner?On the Potomac near Dumphries.We could do the Middelburg Run and come back through Bristow and the P.W. Forest road that ends at Quantico. Ken have a great time today. Good luck Monday.
Bob

DWilde · 05-16-2009, 01:13 PM

I'd be interested in a get together Sunday. I agree that Kent Island could be better for parking but we'd have to do at least a convoy through downtown Annapolis... Tomorrow's weather is forecasted with a chance of rain early then cloudy. I'll keep an eye on this thread.

LUKN4UBL · 05-16-2009, 04:11 PM

I may be interested, but what about continuing down 4 to Solomon's Island?

MikeinAlexandria · 05-17-2009, 07:35 AM

For those watching this thread today, Sunday, the Deutschmark. Concours is today, 9601 Courthouse Rd, in Vienna, VA. $10 wine and cheese reception at 3:30pm. It could be very good, over 30 classic BMWs are registered. Would be fun to have some Lotus parked in the guest lot, especially if they are all together...

MikeinAlexandria · 05-21-2009, 12:33 PM

Greetings.
So I checked out Castlebay, and yes, the Fish and Chips are great! But... it is in downtown Annapolis. Absolutely hateful parking. Anyone friends with the transportation department? If so, we could block off a bunch of spots on Main St for the cars, but other than that, we'd probably need a garage.

I was lucky enough to find a space right in front of the restaurant, and a seat outside. The show that ensued was quite entertaining. People would walk by the car, stop, stare, walk around it. Little kids practically danced when they saw it, and even some older women seemed to recognize the name (at least) perhaps remembering some guy they dated in the sixties who drove a Lotus. No one seemed to know it was an "Elise"...

Some of the best quotes...

1st guy: "What's that?"
2nd guy: "a Lotus"
1st: guy: "Who makes it?"
2nd guy: "Lotus"
---------------------------

two more guys....
1st guy: "Wow, look at that car!"
2nd guy: "That's a Lotus! It costs around $125,000!"
me: (bursts out laughing!)

girl: "Honey, what's a Lotus?"
guy: "That's some car..."
girl: "You can't have one, you won't fit in it!"

I haven't had that much fun people watching in a while!

snuggles1 · 05-21-2009, 01:43 PM

i'll watch this thread - looks like some good spots!

exlondoner · 05-21-2009, 06:02 PM

100% in if we cando this after June 10th.
I miss my Fish n Chips just haven't found the same here since I left London.

lotusforsale · 05-21-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

Greetings.
So I checked out Castlebay, and yes, the Fish and Chips are great! But... it is in downtown Annapolis. Absolutely hateful parking. Anyone friends with the transportation department? If so, we could block off a bunch of spots on Main St for the cars, but other than that, we'd probably need a garage.

I was lucky enough to find a space right in front of the restaurant, and a seat outside. The show that ensued was quite entertaining. People would walk by the car, stop, stare, walk around it. Little kids practically danced when they saw it, and even some older women seemed to recognize the name (at least) perhaps remembering some guy they dated in the sixties who drove a Lotus. No one seemed to know it was an "Elise"...

Some of the best quotes...

1st guy: "What's that?"
2nd guy: "a Lotus"
1st: guy: "Who makes it?"
2nd guy: "Lotus"
---------------------------

two more guys....
1st guy: "Wow, look at that car!"
2nd guy: "That's a Lotus! It costs around $125,000!"
me: (bursts out laughing!)

girl: "Honey, what's a Lotus?"
guy: "That's some car..."
girl: "You can't have one, you won't fit in it!"

I haven't had that much fun people watching in a while!

You, my friend, are one brave soul taking the car through downtown Annapolis to begin with...the streets were designed and laid out 200 years ago for horses and buggys...today add the tourist drivers. And to parallel park there...whew!

I won't parallel park my DD in downtown Annapolis!

Safetypup · 05-21-2009, 07:51 PM

I live in Annapolis and I'm down for something in the area... and yes, you are nuts parking a Lotus on the street here. People like to bump.

DWilde · 05-22-2009, 05:49 AM

I travel downtown on a daily basis and have yet to have an issue with streets or parking... You just have to keep a look-out for road dips, grade changes, etc... but all can easily be manuvered around. Too bad you came to my backyard and didn't tell anyone

Any chance for a Monday gathering?

Dave

pazuzu · 05-22-2009, 07:45 AM

I'm close buy -this sounds great to me, would love to meet you all.

snuggles1 · 05-22-2009, 07:49 AM

prob a busy weekend to head in to Annapolis right? too much hassle?

i think i've seen your car around there.

05-15-2009, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeinAlexandria Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 454 Images: 5	DC Area Fish and Chips Run Ok, Not sure about you all, but I love Fish and Chips. Looking at a place in Annapolis that is good. Checking on the parking issues. More on this later. The basic idea? Bring your Lotus down to my house in Old Town Alexandria, some Sunday morning (Sundays are quieter) I already have a nice route that goes round i495 for a bit, down Rt4, and cuts across some twisty roads, ending up in Eastport. Then it's over the bridge and into Annapolis Town. I use the route all the time, and it is quite fun. Took the Elise on it last week in the rain. I am waiting to hear back from the restaurant about availability and parking. Sound like fun? Marylanders, you can always just drive to Annapolis and meet us, or cruise over to Virginia for the drive as well. If anyone wants to plan a Baltimore to Annapolis route that would be fine too. __________________ 2005 Elise in Racing Green with the touring pack 2007 MINI Cooper S in Sparkling Silver 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe in Sapphire Black (sold) 2002 MINI Cooper in yellow (sold) 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster (Racing Dynamics version) (sold) Founder of the Racing Green Confederate

05-15-2009, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 4,286	copy cats... __________________ [Ovarian Odorist] 11:12 pm: why did you ever get into your business rob...you have such great potential in the adult porn industry..

05-16-2009, 11:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
85 Turbo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alex.Va. Posts: 128	I am taking family down to Tims crabhouse Sunday since reading Mikes revue. Anyone else want to drive around and meet there for early dinner?On the Potomac near Dumphries.We could do the Middelburg Run and come back through Bristow and the P.W. Forest road that ends at Quantico. Ken have a great time today. Good luck Monday. Bob __________________ 85 Turbo Esprit 05 Orange Chrome

05-16-2009, 11:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
85 Turbo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alex.Va. Posts: 128	I like Murphy's for fish and chips. Bob __________________ 85 Turbo Esprit 05 Orange Chrome

05-16-2009, 01:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
DWilde Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Annapolis MD Posts: 318	I'd be interested in a get together Sunday. I agree that Kent Island could be better for parking but we'd have to do at least a convoy through downtown Annapolis... Tomorrow's weather is forecasted with a chance of rain early then cloudy. I'll keep an eye on this thread. __________________ '06 Elise '08 Hummer H3 '84 CJ-7 '86 Mainship 34' ------------------------ Living the Dream!!!

05-16-2009, 04:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
LUKN4UBL Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 108	I may be interested, but what about continuing down 4 to Solomon's Island? __________________ LUKN4UBL "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

05-17-2009, 07:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
MikeinAlexandria Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 454 Images: 5	For those watching this thread today, Sunday, the Deutschmark. Concours is today, 9601 Courthouse Rd, in Vienna, VA. $10 wine and cheese reception at 3:30pm. It could be very good, over 30 classic BMWs are registered. Would be fun to have some Lotus parked in the guest lot, especially if they are all together... __________________ 2005 Elise in Racing Green with the touring pack 2007 MINI Cooper S in Sparkling Silver 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe in Sapphire Black (sold) 2002 MINI Cooper in yellow (sold) 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster (Racing Dynamics version) (sold) Founder of the Racing Green Confederate

05-21-2009, 12:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
MikeinAlexandria Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 454 Images: 5	Greetings. So I checked out Castlebay, and yes, the Fish and Chips are great! But... it is in downtown Annapolis. Absolutely hateful parking. Anyone friends with the transportation department? If so, we could block off a bunch of spots on Main St for the cars, but other than that, we'd probably need a garage. I was lucky enough to find a space right in front of the restaurant, and a seat outside. The show that ensued was quite entertaining. People would walk by the car, stop, stare, walk around it. Little kids practically danced when they saw it, and even some older women seemed to recognize the name (at least) perhaps remembering some guy they dated in the sixties who drove a Lotus. No one seemed to know it was an "Elise"... Some of the best quotes... 1st guy: "What's that?" 2nd guy: "a Lotus" 1st: guy: "Who makes it?" 2nd guy: "Lotus" --------------------------- two more guys.... 1st guy: "Wow, look at that car!" 2nd guy: "That's a Lotus! It costs around $125,000!" me: (bursts out laughing!) girl: "Honey, what's a Lotus?" guy: "That's some car..." girl: "You can't have one, you won't fit in it!" I haven't had that much fun people watching in a while! __________________ 2005 Elise in Racing Green with the touring pack 2007 MINI Cooper S in Sparkling Silver 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe in Sapphire Black (sold) 2002 MINI Cooper in yellow (sold) 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster (Racing Dynamics version) (sold) Founder of the Racing Green Confederate Last edited by MikeinAlexandria : 05-21-2009 at 12:50 PM.

05-21-2009, 01:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
snuggles1 I just called your Mom Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: On top of my amplifier Posts: 916	i'll watch this thread - looks like some good spots! __________________ 2002 Brian Moore C55 >> 2002 Ibanez AR250 with Gibson Burstbuckers >> 2001 Taylor Grand Auditorium >> 2000 Les Paul Custom 3 pickup >> 1998 Brian Moore C90 >> SRF chassis 543 >> 1976 Rickenbacker 4001 >> 1972 Fender Telecaster >> 1939 Gibson Archtop

05-21-2009, 06:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 175	100% in if we cando this after June 10th. I miss my Fish n Chips just haven't found the same here since I left London.

05-21-2009, 07:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Safetypup Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 72	I live in Annapolis and I'm down for something in the area... and yes, you are nuts parking a Lotus on the street here. People like to bump.

05-22-2009, 05:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
DWilde Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Annapolis MD Posts: 318	I travel downtown on a daily basis and have yet to have an issue with streets or parking... You just have to keep a look-out for road dips, grade changes, etc... but all can easily be manuvered around. Too bad you came to my backyard and didn't tell anyone Any chance for a Monday gathering? Dave __________________ '06 Elise '08 Hummer H3 '84 CJ-7 '86 Mainship 34' ------------------------ Living the Dream!!!

05-22-2009, 07:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
pazuzu Pazuzu Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Annapolis md Posts: 30 Images: 5	I'm close buy -this sounds great to me, would love to meet you all.

05-22-2009, 07:49 AM	#20 (permalink)
snuggles1 I just called your Mom Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: On top of my amplifier Posts: 916	prob a busy weekend to head in to Annapolis right? too much hassle? i think i've seen your car around there. __________________ 2002 Brian Moore C55 >> 2002 Ibanez AR250 with Gibson Burstbuckers >> 2001 Taylor Grand Auditorium >> 2000 Les Paul Custom 3 pickup >> 1998 Brian Moore C90 >> SRF chassis 543 >> 1976 Rickenbacker 4001 >> 1972 Fender Telecaster >> 1939 Gibson Archtop

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