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8 things to keep in mind Saturday while in DC

So millions of people are decending onto Washington this weekend for a big party on Tuesday for Barack Obama. You should keep a few things in mind when you're leaving for the game and heading back home, celebrating a Caps win against the Bruins.

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Yes, the nation is going all college spring break and is getting ripped for some pre-party inaugural action. Maybe they'll have the Caps game on their D.C.-to do list.

So do yourself and others a favor, and remember these tips:

1. Visit the Caps Traffic Alert page for road closure information, and check the Metro's service interruptions page.

Flying in or picking up a friend at the airport? Extra buses will run on the B30 and 5A routes to BWI via green line and Dulles via blue/orange, respectively.

Leave early however you're going to get to Verizon.

2. Because the game will be sold out and you know how much of a bitch it is trying to catch the Metro afterward (and if you do get on, being sandwiched between the sweaty out-of-town fan and the drunk guy), take note that some D.C. bars and restaurants will serve alcohol until 4 a.m. and close at 5 a.m.

Considering that you're not going to get into restaurants beforehand due to normal crowds and tourists, this is a good alternative. But, celebrating from about 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., you say is silly, still in your Caps jersey? No. It creates the hardcore impression we need to instill in visitors about our love for the Caps and acts as a good tune-up for a long playoff season.

3. Please be nice when a tourist asks you how to pay for your fare, or where the White House is, if you're in your Caps jersey. If you're not wearing Caps gear, do whatever you want and explain you're from Boston and shout, "Go Bruins!"

4. When a stranger asks about something fun to do in D.C. on a Saturday, lead them to your favorite scalper , sell your Caps tix for a small profit and head over to TicketExchange to get those front-row seats you couldn't get before.

5. If a friend is staying with you, tell them how there happens to be this ice rink built on top a mall, and it's quite a site to see. So, after or before shopping you can take a peek or a twirl around the rink, and by golly, wouldn't you know that the Caps just happened to be on the ice when you show up?

6. You will claim no knowledge of the Redskins, Nationals, Wizards and act shocked when some fans shout "O" during the National Anthem.

7. Seriously, don't let them knock on Craig Laughlin if watching the game on TV. He actually adds something to the game and is levels above some monotone color guys on FSN elsewhere and hell, even some on Versus. Besides, they've never heard Koken botch a name ... or two.

8. Unleash the Fury. Everywhere. Just scream at a passerby and watch their reaction.

Good luck and god speed, Capital ambassadors.

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This is a public service announcement. . . with guitars

Good call on the metro/traffic info. I’m mildly skeptical about the coming inaugurapocalypse that the local newsmedia has been predicting, but it’s still good to check it out and plan ahead. Wouldn’t want to wait for the train in vain.

Also, given that there will probably be lots of DC’s finest in Chinatown working for the clampdown, best be careful when you unleash the fury, or else you’ll end up behind the jail guitar doors. Know your rights. ;)

Sorry for that. It’s late, and when it’s late, I make more gratuitous musical references than Buccigross.

by D'ohboy on Jan 16, 2009 1:10 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

What’s on Tuesday?

"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."

by Bald Pollack on Jan 16, 2009 7:59 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good stuff

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by J.P. on Jan 16, 2009 8:07 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Remember the days...

…when folks laughed at hockey played in a mall?

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by Whale4ever on Jan 16, 2009 10:30 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Indeed. Is there any other kind? ;)

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by Whale4ever on Jan 16, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s go shopping! (clap, clap, clapclapclap)

by grapejoos on Jan 17, 2009 11:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dirty little Metro secret.

I almost never go to the Chinatown Metro on my way back from a Caps game. The only time I do that is if the people I’m with are hurt or it’s raining cats and dogs and I didn’t bring an umbrella. If I came in on the green or orange lines, I walk south down 7th street about three blocks and get on at Archives/Navy Memorial; if I came in on the Red line, I walk down F Street to Judiciary Square and the Law Enforcement Memorial. Both are safe walks and much quieter stations.

by gotsparkly on Jan 16, 2009 12:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but if you’re going south on the Yellow or Green lines (as I do), walking to Archives only does so much. Granted, the platform may be less crowded, but the trains will already be stuffed with people when it gets there.

by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 16, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Depends on which way you’re going :) I go to Greenbelt, so I get the northbound train before it gets stuffed. :)

by gotsparkly on Jan 17, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I just go to Chipotle, wait the much smaller line and have a Burrito, and then go downstairs to find a nearly empty metro station.

Yeah, I usually go with my dad or underagers.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 17, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

9) Its caps on tap, so expect a larger number of drunken buffoons (myself possibly included) than usual.

by Sombrero Guy on Jan 16, 2009 2:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs


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