Early March lunchy get-together 
in this 250th anniversary year of US Independence
at the usual Wednesday time and place :)

It's finally March in NoVA.  Likely still freezing and/or slushy :( although there's a chance we got a warm spell.  Whether you are cold or wet or not, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of US independence in 1776 so that's be the theme for this year.  Get together in the warmth and talk about your winter caching fun.  Hopefully not too icy.  The event will be ON unless the roads are impassible. 

New cachers and the caching-curious, family, friends, etc. are welcome.  All ages.  Bring any trackables you'd like to have discovered - or removed from your possession.

CO can often stick around for a while after the official end time, so if you're running late PM the host.

We will be only be OUTSIDE if it's reasonably and unseasonably pleasant (mid-high 50s-ish or warmer, and dry).

If we end up inside, grab that high, long table in the middle if it's available or else the banquette seating near there.

If we are indeed outside, the tables closest to the outside corner.  Doggos are welcome outside but not inside.

There are multiple options for sustenance in this center if we are outside and you'd like get yourself a drink or additional edibles elsewhere. Please don't bring outside food/drinks in if we're inside.

No purchase required and no obligation to eat/drink.

Facilities: 
Plenty of free parking, with space enough for RVs/trucks.  Restrooms inside the corner food place, at least one other food place, and the grocery store.  There are public bus stops within a few blocks, along Route 50.  Gas station near the traffic light.  Hotel across the street.

Meeting place has been happy to have us.  Their info in case you need it:
Corner Bakery
3903B Fair Ridge Dr
(703) 934-8703

As usual, please don't attend if you have or might be coming down with COVID, the flu, etc. or if you're feeling sick in general.  We'd rather see you when you're feeling well.  Distancing is easy when we're outside; inside, not as much.

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