[Blindtlk] Reminder and directions to meeting on Wednesday, March 29

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Subject: [Blindtlk] Reminder and directions to meeting on Wednesday, March
29

Good afternoon all!

I hope everyone's week is starting out well. I just wanted to send a
reminder that we will meet this Wednesday, March 29, at 7:00pm in the
clubhouse of the Carlyle Place Apartments at 2251 Eisenhower Avenue. 

I've written up some directions from the Eisenhower Ave metro station, as
well as from the front door to the meeting room. Please do not hesitate to
let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to bring a friend or
invite others. 

Directions from Eisenhower metro to the Carlyle Place Apartments at 2251
Eisenhower Ave:

Please keep in mind that the Yellow and Blue lines are currently single
tracking and running on a limited schedule through April 12, with Yellow
line trains running only every 24-30 minutes, so one needs to be more
thoughtful than usual about the schedule so as not to miss a train. I
apologize that this metro mess happens to be going on during the week we are
meeting for the first time - let's hope Metro gets its act together soon!

The Yellow line is the only train that comes to Eisenhower Avenue Metro
station. Since the Yellow line is single tracking, you will be arriving on
the same platform whether you are coming from Huntington or from King Street
stations.  

If you take the elevator or steps down, simply walk straight ahead to the
fare gates and swipe your smart trip card to exit. Once through the fare
gates walk forward about 20 feet and turn right to go out the big iron gate
- you will pass a bus transfer machine on your right; just past that is the
gate. Continue walking straight until you hit the cross walk. Cross the
service road/bus lane and you will hit a sidewalk leading left. There are
curb cuts on each  side of the crosswalk so you know how to line up. Follow
that sidewalk with the service road on your right; you are walking toward
Eisenhower Ave, so you should hear lots of traffic in front of you. 

When you reach Eisenhower Avenue, just keep following the sidewalk around to
the right as it merges into Eisenhower Ave. Keep walking one block with
Eisenhower Avenue on your left, and grass on your right. When you get to the
end of that block there is a crosswalk signal button; it will be ticking so
you can find it. Push to button to engage the pedestrian crossing signal.
Turn to face Eisenhower so you can cross to the other side when the signal
starts ticking faster and louder. Cross Eisenhower to the opposite side,
then turn right to cross Mill Race, a two lane road now in front of you that
makes up the intersection you are navigating. Cross Mill Race, with
Eisenhower now on your right, and 2251 is the big building right there on
the next block. 

Keep walking forward with the building on your left and the street on your
right. You will pass a few storefronts - the Uptown Market, Uptown Cleaner,
Top Coat nail Salon, and a hair salon and then the main entrance for the
Carlyle Place apartments is next. You may detect a metal heating grate on
your left just before reaching the front door - this is a good cue that you
are almost there.

There is a small lobby just as you enter the building, and a concierge at
the front desk who can help you if you have questions. To find the club
house where the meeting is, simply go to the left of the front desk, and
turn left down the hallway. Follow the hallway to the end and the elevators
are on the right. Go to the fourth floor and turn left out of the elevators,
then a quick left again and follow that hallway down to the club house. The
hallway makes a few partial lefts and rights, but it is only 40 feet or so,
and the club house is right there. We will try to have people watching out
for one another, but feel free to call if you need help . My mobile is
703-785-9929. 

You may also consider taking an Uber or Lyft. If you do a shared ride, it is
rarely more than $5 from anywhere within greater Alexandria. 

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday!

Brian Miller

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