[stever]

(An invite from the 993 Rennlist forum - Save the date! We would love to see some of you folks there if you can make it)

It's been 6 months since our last local "Meet and Drive" and folks have been asking... so the next one will be on 10/9/11 at 10am at the usual spot, the Rockville, MD Starbucks at the corner of Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Rd in front of the Toys R Us. (11802 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852). Sorry if that date doesn't work for some of you - it's tough to pick one that everyone can make.

What is a "Meet and Drive"? We usually meet and chat in the parking lot starting at 10am till 11:20 or so, then take a spirited 1 hr drive to a lunch spot somewhere in the area. The lunch spot will be the new "Urban BBQ Company" at 805 Old Sandy Spring RD - Sandy Spring, MD. - (301) 570-3663. They have great options for vegetarians, as well.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/urban-bar-b-...y-sandy-spring

You can show up for the "Meet" only, or do the "Meet and Drive" and not the lunch, or do all 3.

Please let me know if you're coming so we can get a tentative idea of the turnout. The restaurant doesn't take reservations but at 1230pm on a Sunday we should have no problem with us all getting tables quickly.

Steve R

Reviews: 11/28/10 I have only come here for takeout and catering, but this weekend we decided to grab a table and eat in. The dining area makes the Olney location unique from Rockville and Silver Spring, where you just order at the counter and serve yourself. When I walk into restaurants and see primarily teens waiting tables I prepare myself for mediocre or bad service. However Olney Urban BBQ really impressed me. Not only was my server extremely friendly and attentive, but I noticed that many of the servers were taking pride in their work and seemed to enjoy working there. I will keep coming back, not only for the great food but also the great staff!

1/29/10 Fantastic barbeque and burgers. We're lucky to have this in Sandy Spring.

6/14/10 I have stopped attempting to make brisket after ubq did it so well. The sides distinguish a Bbq joint. Ubq has great beans.

10/25/10 We stopped to eat here since a friend had noticed it a few days before while driving by. The atmosphere is everything you'd expect. I got the 2 meat platter (chicken and brisket) which came with a side (mac n cheese) and finished it off with a Dominion Root Beer. I was excited to see that the root beer DID come out of a tap, instead of the soda machine. We sat outside on some newly installed picnic benches to eat in the early evening sun. I'm not frequently in Olney, but if I were, I'd make this a regular spot. Good food, staff that remember your name, outdoor seating, and a nice bar area too.

2/4/11 So delicious! Everything is reasonably priced with generous portions. Excellent BBQ flavors and I loved that they had the different styles of BBQ sauce at the table. They have a ton of micro-breweries on tap which was a pleasant surprise! The sides where fresh and just the right size. Our waitress was so nice and personable which totally made our experience that much better! The overall appearance and feel of the restaurant is laid-back but fun! Has the potential to be a regular spot!

[Potomac-Greg]

I've been waiting for one of these so I can give away a bunch of leftover 944 bits.

[onboost]

Steve..

Agree with Greg... we've been waiting so that's in advance for the effort.. See ya then!

Paul

[turbohugh]

Wow. Great Idea. Missed the Frenzy again . This time I was dealing with my Stolen Jeep which was recovered Oct 1 (Frenzy date!). Would love to see the Starbucks Group again!
Oi Fraggle!

[stever]

Originally Posted by turbohugh

Wow. Great Idea. Missed the Frenzy again . This time I was dealing with my Stolen Jeep which was recovered Oct 1 (Frenzy date!). Would love to see the Starbucks Group again!
Oi Fraggle!

According to Yahoo Weather today it's supposed to be Mostly Sunny and in the 80's with a 0% chance of rain this Sunday the 9th for the "Meet and Drive" in Rockville. If that really happens, we're in for a treat weather-wise.



See you folks soon,

Steve R

[Vincent Hill]

I also hope to be there, New to everyone. Hopefully Jason S. will not get into trouble for my Invite! I just drove over 1,000 miles to Cleveland, Toledo and Columbus and really enjoyed the Electric Powersteering I just finished installing. When you get Old like me, you MUST find ways to keep up with the Younger crowd

[Mark in Baltimore]

Looking forward to it.

[Vincent Hill]

Originally Posted by turbohugh

Wow. Great Idea. Missed the Frenzy again . This time I was dealing with my Stolen Jeep which was recovered Oct 1 (Frenzy date!). Would love to see the Starbucks Group again!
Oi Fraggle!

Good to meet you and your Tolerant Lady friend and a few others. Crazy that there are 2 of you within 10 blocks of my house or less and never saw weither of you before!

[onboost]

Yes, Good to meet everyone... and see some of the old friends! I had planned to post a few pics but my phone went nutz later that day.. will not turn-on thus all info is unrecoverable. Oh well.

Stever.. et;al
Look out for that Southern MD Seafood Run! All I know so far is that we will leave from the Gaylord Hotel at Nat'l Harbor.
As soon as things are finalized I'll post the details.. It may be early Nov as we are trying not to conflict with any of the regularly scheduled programs.

[Dougs951]

I was the kid with the 944 S2.

It was a blast as always. If you are doing a SoMD run I will try my best to make it seeing as thats my backyard ha.