DC metro area get together

[CatB]

I love this idea, no idea if I can make it on any given day yet, but would be great to see you all and have a nice drive and/or meal.

 

[linkster]

I love this idea, no idea if I can make it on any given day yet, but would be great to see you all and have a nice drive and/or meal.

Well if you're goin', then I'am in!

 

[CatB]

Lol, you *know* I will do my damnedest!!

 

[loganss]

I don't know about anyone else but having a meet that early is a bit of a deterrent. Depending on travel distances people in the area would have to wake up very early to even attempt to make the meet up. Late morning/Early afternoon meeting times are the safest to include the most people.

 

[paulkva]

I'm interested, barring any conflicts with kids' activities. My personal preference is Tyson's but I'm not opposed to any other location.

 

[chickensevil]

I would like a solid date sometime soon if possible, because I have a trip I need to plan to NC with some friends and would like to make both things happen.

 

[jcadman22]

I like the idea of making this an annual event. With that being said, the top deck of the Tysons Corner Mall was a very nice arrangement last year. I don't know what the area is like since the Silver line opened. Can someone that lives nearby report what the road & mall traffic is like on the weekends? As others have noted, there are a lot of Drive Electric events on the weekend of the 20th so I would recommend against that weekend. For what it's worth, I've got something planned for 9/13, but 9/14 and the weekend of 9/27 are good. I would love to see everyone - I'll stay tuned for more developments.

 

[andrewket]

Hey everyone.. Sorry for the lack of a response; I've been traveling in an area with only satellite connectivity. On my way home now. I will look at everyone's preferences this weekend and pick a date.

 

[Ven Rala]

I just realized, I have another obligation for my Tesla at a local event. I wanted to do the electric drive event in Baltimore on the 20th but can't do they either. So I am out for the 20th, if the date is changed, I'll definitely try to make it.

 

[andrewket]

Hey everyone...

I've gone through the entire thread and tried to determine a date that worked for the majority. At the end of the day it was a fairly even split. Avoiding the national plug-in day events seems like a "good thing" to do. Having said that ...

Mike @ Bethesda Systems (another model S owner) reached out to me because he was also planning on holding an event for Tesla owners on 9/20. We've discussed it a bit, and I think it makes sense to combine the two events. Mike has ample parking, a few EVSEs+outlets, and has graciously offered to provide breakfast, lunch, and wine. Cliff from Reus audio will be there ready to demo his system (and perhaps perform a few installs?). I had a Reus system installed at TMC Connect last month and am quite pleased with it. Happy to demo it to anyone. Matthew Pressman from EVannex will be there as well, with all of their Tesla specific accessories, including some give-a-ways.

Mike's event is from 9-4. Everyone can come and go as they please of course, but my suggestion is that we meet around 11. This way we can socialize over lunch, maybe take a few pictures, etc.

How does this work for everyone?

9/20, 9-4 (target 11am)
4712 Rosedale Ave, Bethesda, MD

Andrew

 

[justaddsun]

Sounds perfect, Andrew! Just have to figure out if I can make it.

 

[chickensevil]

I can likely make that work, the only event I set myself for for that week thus far was on the 21st. Besides, it doesn't get more plugin oriented than having a bunch of Tesla's together

I will reschedule my other plans I was already starting to make on the 20th... just if you decide to shift something suddenly please don't pick the 27th... since that is where my current reschedule is getting moved to! haha!

If we can lock this date in, I would happily solicit this event around to my other circles to get the word out

 

[Hodginator]

I'll be there!

 

[chickensevil]

Oh, and if we are going to make this a fall yearly Tesla get together we need a name for it!

Then we will have a spring and fall event! Leaving the summer wonderfully open for all of us to make our yearly pilgrimage back to Fremont

 

[iadbound]

Can an almost owner show up? Sadly, I won't take delivery until the 24th.

 

[chickensevil]

Can an almost owner show up? Sadly, I won't take delivery until the 24th.

But of course! My first event I participated in I didn't have my car yet, and there have been a couple long term followers of Tesla that participate in these who also don't have cars (likely because they are holding out for Model 3). Everyone is always welcome at these types of events

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And if we go for a drive somewhere you are welcome to hitch a ride in my car!

 

[iadbound]

But of course! My first event I participated in I didn't have my car yet, and there have been a couple long term followers of Tesla that participate in these who also don't have cars (likely because they are holding out for Model 3). Everyone is always welcome at these types of events

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And if we go for a drive somewhere you are welcome to hitch a ride in my car!

Excellent! I'll mark my calendar.

 

[Curt]

Sorry - there are just too many events that day. Maybe next time.

 

[linkster]

Sorry - there are just too many events that day. Maybe next time.

+ 1

 

[ABVA]

Count me in. Andrew, thanks for your efforts. Also let me know if I can help in any way.