UPDATE for Blogger's Night

[Zilla05]

I guess you can't throw stuff at the club level that night then

[tomterp]

I guess you can't throw stuff at the club level that night then

Oh, I can, but given my multiple shoulder ailments    the projectile will fall short, disappearing through the chasm that exists (both physically, and metaphorically) between the coarse rabble    on the near side, and the oblivious blackberry doodling K-Streeters   :stupid:  to the far. 

[Zilla05]

Oh, I can, but given my multiple shoulder ailments    the projectile will fall short, disappearing through the chasm that exists (both physically, and metaphorically) between the coarse rabble   on the near side, and the oblivious blackberry doodling K-Streeters   :stupid:  to the far. 

What'd you say? I was texting my BFF... (ow!)

[Minty Fresh]

I just got a call from my brother who says the remnants of Fay are threatening the enitre weekend.  What happens in case of rain?????

[tomterp]

I just got a call from my brother who says the remnants of Fay are threatening the enitre weekend.  What happens in case of rain?????

[Zilla05]

Looks like chance of rain off and on from Thursday through Sunday, but with the Nats' tendency to call rain outs unless it's a monsoon, I'm sure at worst the games most likely will be delayed.

As long as it's not a heavy, steady rain (which right now it doesn't look like it will be), the games should go on in some form (esp. with this being the Braves' last trip to D.C. for the year).

[nats2playoffs]

I just got a call from my brother who says the remnants of Fay are threatening the entire weekend. 

What happens in case of rain?

THIS...

[tomterp]

The bloggers' get together would be unaffected, only the game afterwards.

[kimnat]

Forecast from Channel 7's Doug Hill (unless he's an unreliable source for everyone, too!):

The remnants of Fay are the next weather focus as the system continues to bring good rains to the southeast. They system will trek north and east towards our vicinity, however there are big discrepancies with the computer guidance. The models are divided on the path of the heavier showers. The key will be just how strong the ridge of Canadian high pressure will be mid-week. (The stronger the high, the less likely the hefty rain can move east into the metro.)

Clouds increase Wednesday with a few showers developing, especially west. Then for Thursday mostly cloudy skies look likely with some scattered showers, with the best chance for more appreciable rain to the west. Only time will tell which model is more accurate. Both days temperatures remain well below average in the mid to upper 70s.

[PANatsFan]

Is that from the opening game? There are snipers on the roof!

[kimnat]

Yes.

[Zilla05]

Forecast from Channel 7's Doug Hill (unless he's an unreliable source for everyone, too!):

The remnants of Fay are the next weather focus as the system continues to bring good rains to the southeast. They system will trek north and east towards our vicinity, however there are big discrepancies with the computer guidance. The models are divided on the path of the heavier showers. The key will be just how strong the ridge of Canadian high pressure will be mid-week. (The stronger the high, the less likely the hefty rain can move east into the metro.)

Clouds increase Wednesday with a few showers developing, especially west. Then for Thursday mostly cloudy skies look likely with some scattered showers, with the best chance for more appreciable rain to the west. Only time will tell which model is more accurate. Both days temperatures remain well below average in the mid to upper 70s.

Darn those discrepancies!

[hammondsnats]

tell him HammondsNats sends his shoutouts and he's a favorite on WNFF.  Well for some of us.

[kimnat]

Current Channel 7 forecast:  should be fine

Today should be a relatively cool and cloudy day as the area of low pressure (formerly Fay) moves closer. Showers are in the southwestern section of the region this morning and progressing slowly northeast. This means metro showers are not likely until the afternoon and evening hours. Highs should reach the low to mid 70s. Thursday should see the bulk of the rainfall as the area of low pressure passes through and northward, however it does still appear the heaviest rain remains west of the city. Highs will once again only reach the low to mid 70s with a chance for rain throughout the day. Any amount of rain will be great for our area which has been in a big deficit for the month.

This system will pull out to the north on Friday but there will continue to be a chance for a few showers or thunderstorms on Friday, then another chance on Saturday as a cold front pushes through. Highs should return to the mid 80s by the end of the week and into the weekend.

[PANatsFan]

Sure sounds like fun. Just couldn't work a trip to DC right now.

[Nat of the Living Dead]

I am really looking forward to this. Blogger's night will be fun but just being back at Nats Park to watch Nats baseball...almost like reaching Avalon. Hopefully the game will go in our favor but regardless of outcome it should be a good night.

[The Chief]

I have a question - will the buses from RFK be running early enough to park there, or do we need to park someplace else?  I have no idea where to park if not RFK.

[Zilla05]

The shuttles only start running 90 minutes before game time - the best parking is to take the Navy Yard exit, go left, left, then under I-395 and make a right, there are two lots that charge $20 and it isn't a bad walk to the park. There's also tomterp's secret lot for $15, but haven't been there yet.

[The Chief]

Errr...  I may need some help then, I'm going to have to leave work early as is to get there in time, to say nothing of getting lost in DC.

[Zilla05]

You coming from Va or Md?

[The Chief]

VA, I've only used the RFK shuttles for games this year, so I don't know my way around the rest of that area at all.

[Zilla05]

VA, I've only used the RFK shuttles for games this year, so I don't know my way around the rest of that area at all.

It's not too much different - take I-395N, veer to the right and take the third exit for Nats Park (not Maine Ave. or South Capitol) - it's the 6th Street/Navy Yard exit. At the bottom of the ramp, make a left under I-395 (there's a sign to Nats Park), then make another left at the next light back under I-395. At the first or second streets, make a right - the next block over, there's a pair of $20 lots which are never full (and certainly won't be at 5 p.m.).

It's pretty simple once you do it once - and you're far enough removed from gameday traffic so you won't be stuck in a lot of traffic or commuting traffic.

[blue911]

I am really looking forward to this. Blogger's night will be fun but just being back at Nats Park to watch Nats baseball...almost like reaching Avalon. Hopefully the game will go in our favor but regardless of outcome it should be a good night.

I thought Arthur only reached Avalon after Mordred kicked the snot out of him.

[Nat of the Living Dead]

I thought Arthur only reached Avalon after Mordred kicked the snot out of him.

And after getting the snot out of them this year, hopefully the Nats will achieve the same thing.

[The Chief]

It's not too much different - take I-395N, veer to the right and take the third exit for Nats Park (not Maine Ave. or South Capitol) - it's the 6th Street/Navy Yard exit. At the bottom of the ramp, make a left under I-395 (there's a sign to Nats Park), then make another left at the next light back under I-395. At the first or second streets, make a right - the next block over, there's a pair of $20 lots which are never full (and certainly won't be at 5 p.m.).

It's pretty simple once you do it once - and you're far enough removed from gameday traffic so you won't be stuck in a lot of traffic or commuting traffic.

Oh alright, that doesn't sound bad at all.  Thanks