Invite to Burns Night in Maryland - Feb 15

**macdoc451** · 10th February 09, 06:52 PM

It does sound like a great night!! Sadly, notice is too short, to change plans already a-foot! Take lots of pics, and post 'em here!! I'll enjoy the telling of the tale, after it's all over.........

**svc40bt** · 10th February 09, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by DLMiller

Just got off the phone with the Royal Mile, and I'm 13th and 14th on the waiting list for the dinner. Probably not going to dine there, however I'm still up for the kilt night if anyone else is.

Dave

So the dinner is booked then. Did anyone get on the actual list? I may be in PA (if my new nephew arrives) otherwise I may try to make it. If we are not doing the Burns Dinner, is there a time to assemble?

**davedove** · 11th February 09, 05:51 AM

Sorry, I won't make it. I've got too many other things going on this weekend.

**meinfs** · 11th February 09, 05:35 PM

I cannot believe that their dinner is SOLD OUT today

I'm on the frakkin' waiting list (#7, 8, 9)

And last night it was only #13 on the dinner list when DLMiller called!!! :buttkick:

We'll see if the list changes tomorrow. Then Plan B.

**svc40bt** · 11th February 09, 06:04 PM

So, anyone who has been there, is there going to be room for a kilt night there, or should we move to some other location?

**Mael Coluim** · 11th February 09, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by svc40bt

So, anyone who has been there, is there going to be room for a kilt night there, or should we move to some other location?

It's not that big of a place. With 60 reservaions for the dinner, there won't be a whole lot of room left, if any. But on the other hand, 7, 8, 9 is not to far off the mark. Not sure how Dave M got on the wait list 13 ,14 if Mein called afterwards. Maybe, some cancelled and Dave M is actually closer to gettng in.

I'm not sure what else is nearby, but I know the power of the kilt. Maybe, we just show up and they will find a place for us. Even if we can't do the Burns dinner, I'm game for bar grub and drink!

**meinfs** · 12th February 09, 06:45 AM

I've not been there before. Mael, since you're willing to come to Wheaton from 60-70 miles away, I'll be there. Now whether they'll let us in is another matter (I think they will, they better) but more importantly, can the place fit in all those people. I should give them a call again today and ask about that. No dinner there is okay with me.

**meinfs** · 13th February 09, 07:37 AM

SO,

let's see here who's coming:

Meinfs,
Mael Coluim and wife
DLMiller
Svc40bt

Is 6:30 PM okay with you?

Plan "A"
Go and meet at the Royal Mile Pub (without dinner) and hope they'll let us in and hope even more that we all will fit in there (physically).

Plan "A.1" Meet at Royal Mile Pub, enjoy the evening and celtic music AND then
bar hop to McGinty's a few miles down to Silver Spring.
If you've already driven many miles, why not check out another place, especially a nice place like McGinty's. I'm sure they're not going to discriminate against properly kilted guys, don't ask, don't tell. If asked, say "nunya."

McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD

McGinty's on the 2nd floor has lindy hop swing lessons too (on Sundays) WHICH means they have a live band (that plays swing music and blues). On Feb 15, the band is Bad Influence a blues-infused high energy music. Upstairs is the live music area , $10.

This is located at the nice and renovated "downtown" Silver Spring. Large free public parking (after 6:30, I believe; and on weekends). Lots of stores and shops, restaurants abound, Barnes and Noble bookstore, DSW Shoes, movie house, etc.).

**svc40bt** · 13th February 09, 05:18 PM

6:30 is acceptable to me.

**Mael Coluim** · 13th February 09, 09:13 PM

I called the RMP this afternoon and was told we would be welcomed to eat/drink at the bar as long as there is room. With our spot(s) on the wait list, I think we jave a good chance to be seated for the festivities. Surely others who RSVP won't make it for some reason. I would really like to try to get in for the Burns dinner.

I will leave work early and hit the road to try to make the 6 seating time. But we know how traffic is on 95. It would be important for you other guys who can get there as soon as possible to grab seats when they come up.

Mein if you can't make it till 6:30 we'll save a seat for you! My wife will be staying home with the kids.

If we can't get in, then the fall back would be McGinty's

What say, you?