"Blackout Beltway Convoy"

Discussion in 'D.C. United' started by Dave Brother, Oct 20, 2004.

  1. Dave Brother

    Dave Brother New Member

    Jun 10, 2001
    Alexandria
    I mentioned painting on my car windows and using my car as a mobile banner to Kim at the awards banquet.

    We are trying to get as many people as possible to be involved in a "Blackout Beltway Convoy" (possibly on the 30th and drive around different areas and try to get people to follow us to RFK for the 2nd leg).

    Someone is getting DCU car flags for us to use on our cars and will be bringing them to the blowout on Thursday. We need to let him know how many we need him to bring.

    Please post here if you would like to join us.

    Comments and suggestions welcome.

    Vicky
     
  2. DeKo21DCU

    DeKo21DCU New Member

    Aug 11, 2003
    VA
    I'll be joining in. Just need to know where at what time.
    This is going to be fun fun fun.
     
  3. Lanky134

    Lanky134 New Member

    Oct 25, 1999
    134, 3, 6
    Is clogging up traffic in one of the most-congested cities in the country really a good way to spread the word about the team? Sounds like a way to piss a lot of people off.
     
  4. Dave Brother

    Dave Brother New Member

    Jun 10, 2001
    Alexandria
    Yes it is! We should be able to finalize the plans between tomorrow night and the match on Saturday.

    Vicky
     
  5. fatbastard

    fatbastard Member+

    Aug 1, 2003
    Lincoln (ish), Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I probably won't be able to do anything in the group - unless you want to start it in Leesburg. And you guys can get off on the beltway and I'll head in and set up the tailgate...... :D
    But rest assured, I will put extra stuff on my car (window paint, flags, etc) on my way in so maybe someone will follow me from the Greenway ;)

    Just remember the convoy has to go over 65mph the whole time or you will get run over (and rightly so)


    Well, the game isn't until the 30th, that's like a lifetime.
     
  6. Dave Brother

    Dave Brother New Member

    Jun 10, 2001
    Alexandria
    It shouldn't be that much of a problem if we split into smaller groups and drive through different areas. Most who participate would probably be driving to the stadium anyway.
     
  7. K

    K BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 16, 1999
    DC, Fake America
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Way to get on board, babe! :rolleyes:

    But seriously, the plan is not to stop traffic but meet up at some designated areas and head to the stadium together with painted cars (or with flags, streamers, balloons, etc., horns beeping) Routes should include some non highway and highway driving.

    K
     
  8. Lanky134

    Lanky134 New Member

    Oct 25, 1999
    134, 3, 6
    Gotcha. The original post made it seem like people were going to create a jam on major roads.
     
  9. Darth Norteño

    Darth Norteño With Buddha In My Fists

    The Arsenal
    Wales
    Dec 9, 2003
    laceyforest.arl.va
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Wales
    I'd like to start a LN convoy on 395, but I'm usually the first one there. Most of the others leave it late in getting to RFK. :(
     
  10. CHICO13

    CHICO13 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 4, 2001
    SECTION 135
    Club:
    The Strongest La Paz
    Nat'l Team:
    Bolivia
    Damn, I'd like to help out but seeing how I switched saturdays so I can go to the Swamp I don't know what time I'll be heading down to RFK. Game time's 7:00 pm, right?
     
  11. Gunnersaurus

    Gunnersaurus Member

    Mar 24, 2001
    Jurassic Period
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Where's Ken Meese when ya need him???

    We need another BLACK-out screem-age for the big pre-Halloween game!!!

    Zach-ster, you with me on this one? I might have to steal your (somewhat small-fitting, yet handsome) jacket!

    -G. Rex
     
  12. beltwayrob

    beltwayrob New Member

    Jun 15, 2004
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Someone PM with the Yahoo Group info....
     
  13. DeKo21DCU

    DeKo21DCU New Member

    Aug 11, 2003
    VA

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