Dogfish

[vjmvjmvjm]

Here's my suggestion for the next MD event:

http://www.dogfish.com/eats/DFH_Alehouse,_Gaithersburg/2/index.htm

Definitely a designated driver location. Although Steven can walk home from there.

Vic Maslanka

[AlfaEric]

Here's my suggestion for the next MD event:

http://www.dogfish.com/eats/DFH_Alehouse,_Gaithersburg/2/index.htm

Definitely a designated driver location. Although Steven can walk home from there.

Vic Maslanka
http://www.nccbmwcca.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1357

:wink:

---Eric

[1996 328ti]

http://www.nccbmwcca.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1357Is that a hint?

[2000_328ci]

I think we should do dogfish head brewry as was suggested at on the border... that would be a lot of fun (especially considering everyone [at least i think so] is over 21)

[brico]

I'll second the vote for the Dogfish. I've been there a couple of times - for those who want to come early, the food is decent (there's a dining area on the second floor). Good burgers and the like, granted no five-star meals, but it's not the kind of place.

For those who have to much, there's an abandoned Nike missle site around the corner if you need to sleep it off.

Brian (one of the new guys at the end of the table).

[1996 328ti]

For those who have to much, there's an abandoned Nike missle site around the corner if you need to sleep it off. At NIST?

[vjmvjmvjm]

"Adjacent" to the NIST campus. More details here:
http://www.eeel.nist.gov/oles/

Vic

[AlfaEric]

I'll second the vote for the Dogfish. I've been there a couple of times - for those who want to come early, the food is decent (there's a dining area on the second floor). Good burgers and the like, granted no five-star meals, but it's not the kind of place.

For those who have to much, there's an abandoned Nike missle site around the corner if you need to sleep it off.

Brian (one of the new guys at the end of the table).
How about May 18th? I don't think there are any events scheduled around that time.

---Eric

[1996 328ti]

How about May 18th? I don't think there are any events scheduled around that time.

---EricSaturday? Any idea about what time?

[brico]

The 18th works for me - late in the afternoon/early evening?

According to my neighbor the nike site is adjacent to the MD State DOT facility just west of the I-270 / Quince Orchard Road interchange - but enough about all that.

Just a heads-up if you're coming to Dogfish from the north you will need to exit 270 at the Quince Orchard Road exit (MD 124). If you're coming from the south on 270 you will need to exit at the Clopper Road exit (M117). I believe they have directions on their website.

If someone's up for a roadtrip the Dogfish brewery is located in Milton, Delaware - about 2-1/2 to 3 hours (depending upon traffic) away - as I recall. Its a bum of a drive - many small one-light towns in DE with LOTS of local cops (you get the picture).

Brian

[AlfaEric]

Saturday? Any idea about what time?
MAY 18th is a Thursday. I tried to keep it on Thursday like the other social events have been.

---Eric

[1996 328ti]

Ahhh. I was looking at the wrong month. I think Thursday would be good.
I'll swing by there on my way home. But a Saturday late afternoon thing also sounds like fun.

[AlfaEric]

Ahhh. I was looking at the wrong month. I think Thursday would be good.
I'll swing by there on my way home. But a Saturday late afternoon thing also sounds like fun.
I wanted to avoid scheduling anything for a weekend until we get the autocross schedule finalized.

---Eric

[vjmvjmvjm]

I prefer the weekday evening gatherings. Weekends always seem to fill up with other things. Besides, my designated driver works just a few miles away. But perhaps some people can't make it on weekdays.

Dogfish is used to accommodating group activities. They can set aside an area for us, maybe on the second floor.

Vic

[AlfaEric]

I prefer the weekday evening gatherings. Weekends always seem to fill up with other things. Besides, my designated driver works just a few miles away. But perhaps some people can't make it on weekdays.

Dogfish is used to accommodating group activities. They can set aside an area for us, maybe on the second floor.

Vic
We can try to setup a weekend social event once the other programs finalize their schedules. Maybe another charity carwash. :)

---Eric

[brico]

Yea, I should really look at the calendar more often...

[SMOODY]

I wanted to avoid scheduling anything for a weekend until we get the autocross schedule finalized.

---Eric
Agree. Autocross takes priority over everything else! :biggrin:

I vote for weekend events. Attending anything during the week is a non-starter for me. Between work, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, soccer practice, etc. I just can't make a weekday event.

[AlfaEric]

Agree. Autocross takes priority over everything else! :biggrin:

I vote for weekend events. Attending anything during the week is a non-starter for me. Between work, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, soccer practice, etc. I just can't make a weekday event.
The other program's schedules are dictated by available locations. Once we have those sorted out we can try to schedule some weekend social events. It is often the same people who run the other programs who are running/attending the social events. If everyone is at a drivers school, autocross, concours, etc. then there won't be many people attending the social.

---Eric

[pranu]

I can't do Thursdays either and would love to meet the people on this board. Weekends would really help - but I understand the rationale behind waiting for the other event calendars to firm up.

[AlfaEric]

I can't do Thursdays either and would love to meet the people on this board. Weekends would really help - but I understand the rationale behind waiting for the other event calendars to firm up.
Just come out to an autocross. A lot of the people on this board are there. :)

---Eric

[pranu]

Right now there is a lot of "fear factor" in me to take my car out to a track/autocross event.

:)

Maybe I might come out to watch.

[AlfaEric]

Right now there is a lot of "fear factor" in me to take my car out to a track/autocross event.

:)

Maybe I might come out to watch.
That's how I got started. I went and watched a few events, then rode with a few people, pretty soon I was hooked.

---Eric

[brico]

Eric:

There seems to be alot of interest in a weekend social event (I guess in part the result of my inability to read a calendar). What about an autocross daytime event followed by a late afternoon/early evening social event. This would give people the opportunity to attend one, the other, or (ideally) both. Obviously the get together should occur relatively close-by to the Autocross. This will be the first full autocross season since I became a CCA member so the schedule and locations are new to me.

As far as participating in an autocross event, I'm in the same situation as pranu - would love to try autocross, but the issue of damaging the vehicle is of concern. Since our get together earlier this month in Rockville I've been looking into giving the autocross a go, but have been reading all kinds of horror stories regarding subframe damage to the E46 as a result of autocross driving.

Brian

[SMOODY]

Pranu -

Conquer your fear.

The first autocross that I attended, I had not intention of driving. In fact, the only BMW we owned at the time was the 5er wagon. After watching the other cars and talking to a few of the folks, I decided to sign up.

I had not idea what I was doing and it took all of my attention just to stay on the course. I probably looked pretty bad out there, but I had a blast and I managed to avoid having the slowest time of the day.

You only have to push the car as hard as you are comfortable with. Just come out and have a little fun and meet everyone.

[SMOODY]

.... I've been looking into giving the autocross a go, but have been reading all kinds of horror stories regarding subframe damage to the E46 as a result of autocross driving.

Brian
I would imagine that the stories of subframe damage are on cars that have been modified with stiff springs and sway-bars. These mods can put additional strain on the body possibly causing damage. A stock car running on street tires will see more stress on a trip through pot-hole ridden D.C than an Autocross.

[1996 328ti]

Going a bit off topic guys. ;)
But we did have dinner after the autocross at Rosecroft.

[AlfaEric]

Eric:

There seems to be alot of interest in a weekend social event (I guess in part the result of my inability to read a calendar). What about an autocross daytime event followed by a late afternoon/early evening social event. This would give people the opportunity to attend one, the other, or (ideally) both. Obviously the get together should occur relatively close-by to the Autocross. This will be the first full autocross season since I became a CCA member so the schedule and locations are new to me.

As far as participating in an autocross event, I'm in the same situation as pranu - would love to try autocross, but the issue of damaging the vehicle is of concern. Since our get together earlier this month in Rockville I've been looking into giving the autocross a go, but have been reading all kinds of horror stories regarding subframe damage to the E46 as a result of autocross driving.

Brian
In the fall we hold an event called "Chapterfest". We try to have both a concours and an autocross at the same time and location. There is usually food there too. In the past there has also been a swapmeet but I think little has been done with that.

I've tried going out after an autocross and it doesn't work very well. We are usually out there at 7am which often means leaving our houses by 6 to setup the course then we stay out there all day. By the time an event is over most of us are wiped out. Some people have occassionally gone out for a beer or dinner after the event to a nearby location but it is more of an impromptu thing that depends on how exhausted everyone is. If it has been raining and we are all soaked, most people just want to get home.

I would imagine that the stories of subframe damage are on cars that have been modified with stiff springs and sway-bars. These mods can put additional strain on the body possibly causing damage. A stock car running on street tires will see more stress on a trip through pot-hole ridden D.C than an Autocross.

I avoid driving into DC whenever possible because of their roads yet I have no issues autocrossing my car.

I think you should come out and watch an event or two and decide for yourself. I'm not familiar with the subframe issue on the E46. I'm sure someone who knows about it will speak up.

---Eric

[AlfaEric]

Going a bit off topic guys. ;)
But we did have dinner after the autocross at Rosecroft.
We did? Why wasn't I invited? :frown:

---Eric

[1996 328ti]

We did? Why wasn't I invited? :frown:

---EricI recall going at least twice. It must have been a few years back.

[AlfaEric]

I recall going at least twice. It must have been a few years back.
Considering we didn't use Rosechunk last season, it has to have been a few years back. We do go out fairly frequently after the autocrosses. Once everyone has finished packing up the equipment and their cars, someone usually mentions how hungry they are... or how good an ice cold beer would taste. Dang, now I want a burger and a beer. :frown:

---Eric

[pranu]

Yeah I think I will definitely be out to WATCH you guys at an Autocross.

I do plan to get myself a helmet and get to a highway safety school sometime (same issues with this as an autocross though).

Now where is that thread with the AutoX calendar... :)

[AlfaEric]

Yeah I think I will definitely be out to WATCH you guys at an Autocross.

I do plan to get myself a helmet and get to a highway safety school sometime (same issues with this as an autocross though).

Now where is that thread with the AutoX calendar... :)
http://www.nccbmwcca.org/index.php?autocross

Hopefully some dates will be fixed this weekend.

---Eric

[Rafgar]

Considering we didn't use Rosechunk last season, it has to have been a few years back. We do go out fairly frequently after the autocrosses. Once everyone has finished packing up the equipment and their cars, someone usually mentions how hungry they are... or how good an ice cold beer would taste. Dang, now I want a burger and a beer. :frown:

---Eric

Eric,

Keep in mind that Steven has been around for many years. ;)

He's referring to some events that we held at Rosecroft back in the "previous century" (about 1998). The first event was the first time anyone got use of Rosecroft (that would have been me and some friends in the NCC) and we had a dinner in the clubhouse and got to watch some harness racing. I actually got to ride in the pace truck before one event.

[AlfaEric]

Eric,

Keep in mind that Steven has been around for many years. ;)

He's referring to some events that we held at Rosecroft back in the "previous century" (about 1998). The first event was the first time anyone got use of Rosecroft (that would have been me and some friends in the NCC) and we had a dinner in the clubhouse and got to watch some harness racing. I actually got to ride in the pace truck before one event.
Thanks for bumping this thread, now I'm craving beer and burgers again.

---Eric

[Jed]

When the Dogfish pop up in G-burg? I found out that 2 of my classmates from college started the company. One of them has since sold his share of the business.

[vjmvjmvjm]

I think it opened in October 2005 (plus or minus). According to a press release I recall, five more Dogfishes (?) are planned for the DC metro area.

Vic

[1996 328ti]

Here's the deal. I stopped by the place. Thursday is one of their busiest nights. There is a band that starts at 9:00. Sunday - Tuesday are their slow nights. On Thursday there is little hope to have our own section. I was hoping to have the patio section to ourselves. Monday is 1/2 price burgers not that it should really matter. No Thursday will be OK of you don't mind loud crowds. Personally, I'd rather not.

Discuss.

Does anyone have an objection to Tuesday May 16?

[1996 328ti]

Keep in mind that Steven has been around for many years. ;)Thanks. :icon_poke

[pranu]

You got my vote for Tuesday - that's a weekday I can do!

(although May 16 is FAR OUT!)

:)

[vjmvjmvjm]

Does anyone have an objection to Tuesday May 16?

Is that Easter Sunday?

I'll be there, and bring along the significant other / designated driver (she wouldn't miss the Chickory Stout). Did you try the 90-minute IPA?

Vic

[1996 328ti]

Is that Easter Sunday?

I'll be there, and bring along the significant other / designated driver (she wouldn't miss the Chickory Stout). Did you try the 90-minute IPA?

VicAsh Tuesday maybe. I did not stick around although one of the waitresses was all excited about a car club coming over. She worked for Lothar at one point. She doesn't like BMWs. Too much maintanence she told me. The hostess told me the same thing. But she does like the older M4s. Yes, M4. Maybe that is why she is a waitress and not working at ExcluService anymore. But she is cute.:)

[AlfaEric]

Ash Tuesday maybe. I did not stick around although one of the waitresses was all excited about a car club coming over. She worked for Lothar at one point. She doesn't like BMWs. Too much maintanence she told me. The hostess told me the same thing. But she does like the older M4s. Yes, M4. Maybe that is why she is a waitress and not working at ExcluService anymore. But she is cute.:)
Ash Wednesday is March 1st. Easter Sunday is April 16th. May 14th is Mother's day and May 20th is Armed forces day. May 16 should be fine.

---Eric

[Jed]

Pretty cool little blurb about Dogfish Head in my college's magazine:

Sam Calagione '92, meanwhile, believed that he could be the best… writer, not entrepreneur. But the founder of Dogfish Head Brewery in Rehoboth, Del., found his success selling suds, not short stories.

Dogfish Head, which has a second location in Milton, Del., produces 3,100 gallons of microbrewed beer daily, employs more than 40 people and sells its products in 18 states. (Those alums in and around the Lehigh Valley can find Dogfish Head beer at Tanczos Beverages in Bethlehem.) There are always 10 types of microbrews on tap at the Rehoboth location (which is part restaurant, part distillery and part brewery) with names like Shelter Pale Ale and Raison D’etre (a Belgian-style beer) ready to tempt customers’ palates.

Calagione says the timing was right when he started the company in 1995.

“The craft brewing industry was in its nascent period then, and it seemed like a sound, growing industry. I knew I could grow beer on my stove, and I had the confidence that I could run my own microbrewery. Still, it was fun being a 25-year-old English major going to my bank and saying that I wanted to start my own brewery.”

He got the money, moved from his New York apartment and got the business started in Rehoboth. He says the company’s total revenues in its first year were $600,000; for 2002, he estimates them to be around $3.2 million.

As a sponsor of his class’s 10-year reunion earlier this year, Calagione distributed his prized Dogfish Head beer to his former classmates. “Everyone was really complimentary and excited that we were doing well.”




Man, what the hell did I do career wise?????

[1996 328ti]

As a sponsor of his class’s 10-year reunion earlier this year, Calagione distributed his prized Dogfish Head beer to his former classmates. “Everyone was really complimentary and excited that we were doing well."How about calling you bud? :)

I called Dogfish. We can't make a reservation for 20 for 7:00pm. They only take reservations earlier in the day. We can't reserve the outdoor patio.

I would think that Tuesday is a slow night that they'd welcome us.
So. . .
We can just meet there at 7:00 and hope for the best.

That's a tough location. I can think of that corner changing hands at least 3 times in the past several years.

[Torquewrench]

Just moved up frm Orlando and I live just around the corner from the Dogfish. I've been looking for an excuse to go there since I was there with work buddies last time and we couldn't touch a drop of the beer.

It will be really great to meet some of the club in person.

Cheers,

Phil

[AlfaEric]

Bump...

For next Tuesday.

http://www.nccbmwcca.org/index.php?id=97,745,0,0,1,0

---Eric

[AlfaEric]

Anyone else going?

---Eric

[1996 328ti]

Anyone else going?

---Eric:icon_wave

[AlfaEric]

:icon_wave
According to their calendar (http://www.dogfish.com/calendar/5/2006/index.htm), tomorrow they are having a Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser and a Steak and Lobster Special.

---Eric

[1996 328ti]

I know. It seemed Tuesday was the best night. It is one of their slower nights. I'll be there probably by 6:30. Whoever gets there try to corral some tables outside on their deck.

[AlfaEric]

I know. It seemed Tuesday was the best night. It is one of their slower nights. I'll be there probably by 6:30. Whoever gets there try to corral some tables outside on their deck.
Hopefully it doesn't rain. Right now, I think it's supposed to be clear but they keep changing the forcast.

---Eric

[1996 328ti]

Nice little turnout. Beer and food pretty good.
We'll try it again during the summer.
The outside clears out at 7:00 after Happy Hour.