[SkateDC] Sunday 4/19 Earth Day Birthday Combined Skate

[David Hunter]

Skaters,

 

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22) and my birthday (April 21), today's advanced skate will start off with Carl Ford, who will be making his way to National Harbor (see below).  Once across the Anacaostia, those up for National Harbor and a ferry ride across the Potomac (requiring shoes and money) can continue with Carl, while for those looking for a shorter skate I'll be bridge-hopping across the Anacostia and then head back by way of the National Mall where we can check out the Earth Day Events (http://www.earthday.net/nationalmall2009).

 

David
 
> Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:57:21 -0400
> From: ford at dcaccess.net
> To: skate at skatedc.org
> Subject: [SkateDC] Scouting Skate for SkateDC Weekend - Sunday 4/19
> 
> 
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I will be rehearsing the SkateDC "Wilson Bridge" Skate on Sunday 4/19,
> leaving the White House at regular skate time. Unfortunately, the
> Bridge is not open to skaters or any other non-car traffic yet, but
> there is a ferry across the river.
> 
> My plan is to skate to National Harbor, where I'll get a quick bite
> and catch the ferry that leaves at 1:55 pm and arrives in Old Town
> just after 2:00. Once in Old Town, I'll skate back to DC via the Mt
> Vernon trail. I am planning to skate at a leisurely pace to reflect
> the pace of a large group of skaters. If you would like to join me,
> feel free to do so. I imagine that I'll return to DC between 3 and
> 3:30.
> 
> This does not replace the regular skate, but I offer it as an option 
> should anyone want to join me.
> 
> I must point out:
> -you must carry shoes/sandals for this skate. I'm sure that the ferry 
> requires it, and there may be a couple of additional places where the 
> pavement is bad.
> -The ferry costs $8.
> 
> -- 
> Carl Ford
> ford at dcaccess.net
> 
> "The Democrats are the party that says government will make you 
> smarter, taller,
> richer, and remove the crabgrass on your lawn. The Republicans are the party
> that says government doesn't work and then they get elected and prove it."
> - P. J. O'Rourke
> 
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