Everblades in NYC and/or DC

[RedAR]

If I get myself back to NY in time, then I will definitely be at the Ship of Fools.

[French Rage]

If we win against BC, do people plan on being at SoF for the second game?

[Molly]

I'm new to the DC area myself, so I'm not too familiar with the local places either, but I'll ask around work and see what other people suggest.

[RedAR]

It seems as if Fran O'Brien's Steakhouse does not get CSTV (at least that's what the manager told me). So that's a no go for watching the Everblades in DC. I think I've pretty much decided to head on up to NYC in time to meet up at Ship of Fools.

I have heard that a pub called the Stained Glass Pub in Wheaton has DirecTV. I haven't called them, but that might be someplace that those in the DC area might want to call.

[redGrinch]

[Q]RedAR Wrote:

 It seems as if Fran O'Brien's Steakhouse does not get CSTV (at least that's what the manager told me). So that's a no go for watching the Everblades in DC. I think I've pretty much decided to head on up to NYC in time to meet up at Ship of Fools.

I have heard that a pub called the Stained Glass Pub in Wheaton has DirecTV. I haven't called them, but that might be someplace that those in the DC area might want to call.[/q]

Two years ago, CCW arranged with Fran O'Brien's to set-up a separate room for us to watch the game.  CSTV is not on Comcast so we'd need a place with DirecTV.  Buffalo Billiards advertises they have it - http://www.buffalobilliards.com/dc/index.html
I can check with them on Monday.

Maybe the Exchange will have something http://www.theexchangesaloon.com/
I've been to Crystal City Sports Pub before to watch Cornell hockey - but it's questionable whether you'll get sound (depends on what else is showing that night).

I'm thinking I've left off someone obvious......

[ninian '72]

Some DC area Comcast distributors are now providing CSTV access on their on-demand digital channel (199), and CSTV is a freebie.  This is new since last year.  Can't vouch that this is the case all across the DC metro area.

[Molly]

Hi all:

So, with the help of Ralph Baer (Thanks Ralph! :-) ), I've located a bar where those in DC and the surrounding area can watch the games.  The thing is, I need to tell the manager how many people will show up to watch so he can set aside a tv and a section for us.  The address of the place is below.  For those interested, e-mail me at Shnuck93@yahoo.com to let me know.  LGR!

Grand Slam Sports Bar @ the Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington Center
1000 H Street, NW Washington DC
Tel:  202-637-4789

PS - Really sorry for the late notice!

[Bio '04]

Great- thanks Molly!  I already emailed you.

It looks like it's near the Metro Center stop (red, blue/orange lines), if anyone wanted to know.

[Gabe Heafitz 98 04]

Chalk up two more who will be in attendance at Ship of Fools.  See you there!

[ursusminor]

Now I will be in trouble here since Molly took my recommendation. :-O

I add what I told her in my email. For the last 12 years, the RPI Alumni Association has arranged for a game to be broadcast to alumni around the country. In 11 of those years it was an RPI- Clarkson game jointly sponsored with the Clarkson Alumni Association. (The other year it was against UVM.) Sadly this season Clarkson didn't want to participate and RPI took the easy way out and is gong to have a gathering for the BRF! game vs Brown. I don't think that the  Brown Alumni Association will be involved.

Anyway, for the last three years, the DC location for the broadcast was the Grand Slam at the Grand Hyatt. IMHO, it is the best place that has been used for this purpose.

Yes, the Grand Hyatt  is very near the Metro Center stop. A matter of fact, if you leave the station by the correct exit, you can walk directly into a underground level of the hotel. The Grand Slam Sports Bar is also on an underground level of the hotel.

BTW, one year the Wizards were playing that evening and it got a bit noisy when their game let out.

[redGrinch]

I checked at Buffalo Billiards - no dice - they don't have CSTV - which is too bad, because they do have a nice setup.

[Jacob '06]

If anyone in nj or pa is interested, a friend and I will be watching at the north brunswick pub-bar. Itas at 1864 Route 1 North Brunswick, NJ.

[Jordan 04]

Has anybody notified the folks over at Ship of Fools that there will be a decent handful -- probably more -- of folks coming to watch?

I can call this afternoon if need be, just to make sure they can set up a few TV's (with sound) for us.  So if you're showing up for sure, and if you know people showing up and havne't responded here, give a shoutout so I have an idea of headcount.

Pretty nice that we're not competing with the NFL, no bowl games, no local basketball (since the Nets don't actually count).

[larry]

I expect to attend   LGR!

[Larry]

That's I expect to attend at Ship of Fools