s/o - DC/MD/VA area crab feed G2G

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Jun 24, 2013 9:48:54 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

I REALLY hate seafood, and I'm allergic to shellfish. But you all have a great time! I'm likely going to the ML GTG on the 11th of AUG

Yay I'm glad you'll be able to make it to this one!

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Jun 24, 2013 10:06:23 GMT -5 pennypenny said:

per the Baltimore Sun here are the top crab houses in Maryland.

www.baltimoresun.com/features/maryland-crabs/bal-maryland-crab-houses-pictures,0,3363502.photogallery

From this list I would pick Mike's or Fat Boy, but I have never been to Cantler's

I love Captain James and think Nick's has a great atmosphere, but LP Steamers is my favorite and you can't beat the authentic baltimore feel of the place. 

but i guess people here are more annapolis fans haha. 

[karinothing]

Jun 24, 2013 10:14:40 GMT -5 @mrsbecky07 said:

Jun 24, 2013 10:06:23 GMT -5 pennypenny said:

per the Baltimore Sun here are the top crab houses in Maryland.

www.baltimoresun.com/features/maryland-crabs/bal-maryland-crab-houses-pictures,0,3363502.photogallery

From this list I would pick Mike's or Fat Boy, but I have never been to Cantler's

I love Captain James and think Nick's has a great atmosphere, but LP Steamers is my favorite and you can't beat the authentic baltimore feel of the place. 

but i guess people here are more annapolis fans haha. 

I have only ever been to Cantler's. I have nothing to compare it to. I am willing to go wherever.

[katb]

Nick's fish house has good atmosphere. Mike's or Coconut Joe's good for Annapolis crowd. I have never been to GTG and mainly a lurker, but maybe I can try to come to this one.

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Count me in depending on location - I don't think I can swing Baltimore or Annapolis right now since I hope to have a baby this week or next. 

[rubytue]

I'd vote Baltimore or Annapolis. You can't eat MD steamed crabs in Virginia! Just not the same.

But I also am rather spoiled and $40/head seems crazy when I get mine free or, at most, $170/bushel ($17-ish/head). This is MM, of course. Don't know how H would react if I told him he needed to get a bushel and there were a bazillion random ppl I've never met coming over though. So maybe I won't be MM on this one lol

[karinothing]

Jun 24, 2013 10:40:45 GMT -5 rubytue said:

I'd vote Baltimore or Annapolis. You can't eat MD steamed crabs in Virginia! Just not the same.

But I also am rather spoiled and $40/head seems crazy when I get mine free or, at most, $170/bushel ($17-ish/head). This is MM, of course. Don't know how H would react if I told him he needed to get a bushel and there were a bazillion random ppl I've never met coming over though. So maybe I won't be MM on this one lol

See, I think it be much better to just buy crabs and do it at someones house. But I understand not wanting a bunch of internet weirdos at your house.

[pugz]

I'm going on a girls trip to annapolis soon

[rubytue]

Jun 24, 2013 10:43:35 GMT -5 karinothing said:

Jun 24, 2013 10:40:45 GMT -5 rubytue said:

I'd vote Baltimore or Annapolis. You can't eat MD steamed crabs in Virginia! Just not the same.

But I also am rather spoiled and $40/head seems crazy when I get mine free or, at most, $170/bushel ($17-ish/head). This is MM, of course. Don't know how H would react if I told him he needed to get a bushel and there were a bazillion random ppl I've never met coming over though. So maybe I won't be MM on this one lol

See, I think it be much better to just buy crabs and do it at someones house. But I understand not wanting a bunch of internet weirdos at your house.

I can get the crabs if someone has the yard for it.

I've been asking for an outdoor crab table for 2 years now. H picks crabs in the living room and it drives me batty!

[tacokick]

Jun 24, 2013 8:45:51 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

Ermegawhd, please don't make me go toward Baltimore. Getting around DC has been traumatic enough.

I'm totes in. Are any of these transit accessible? Yes, I am a giant baby who hates to drive.

Baltimore is a straight shot!

[chia]

Jun 24, 2013 10:43:35 GMT -5 karinothing said:

Jun 24, 2013 10:40:45 GMT -5 rubytue said:

I'd vote Baltimore or Annapolis. You can't eat MD steamed crabs in Virginia! Just not the same.

But I also am rather spoiled and $40/head seems crazy when I get mine free or, at most, $170/bushel ($17-ish/head). This is MM, of course. Don't know how H would react if I told him he needed to get a bushel and there were a bazillion random ppl I've never met coming over though. So maybe I won't be MM on this one lol

See, I think it be much better to just buy crabs and do it at someones house. But I understand not wanting a bunch of internet weirdos at your house.

:Y:

I've hosted big local board GTG's at my house before... it was fun!
Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat as BirdGirl right now.  DH would KILL me if I offered up our house for anything over the next month or two.
I've already been banned from baking (i.e., making a mess) before the baby comes.  

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Jun 24, 2013 10:32:16 GMT -5 BirdGirl said:

Count me in depending on location - I don't think I can swing Baltimore or Annapolis right now since I hope to have a baby this week or next. 

OMG you are around here, too!?

OK this is just too awesome.

[Chuppathingy]

This sounds great! I'm in. My vote is also Baltimore or Annapolis.

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[shell403b]

Jun 24, 2013 9:49:40 GMT -5 @mrsbecky07 said:

I was going to suggest Mike's.

I haven't been for crabs in Annapolis for years but I remember not being a huge fan of cantlers, which is apparently unpopular here lol. But I mostly get crabs in Baltimore.

Ditto Mike's. SO GOOD.

[luvmagoldn]

How fun! I'm in depending on the date.

Shoegal - this will be my first GTG. We can be nervous together!

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Jun 24, 2013 11:27:38 GMT -5 luvmagoldn said:

How fun! I'm in depending on the date.

Shoegal - this will be my first GTG. We can be nervous together!

OK GOOD!  I don't want to be the outsider newbie eating crabs in the corner like a creeper.    I really want this to happen now!!!

[jenn248]

I don't eat crabs, but I'll come hang out with you guys

[y4m]

How does Saturday July 13 work in general? That and this weekend (and the 4th) are about all that works for me until August.

[chickens987]

Also have never done a GTG but I would love to join if you'll have me I wish I could host but we're not set up for it right now.

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7/13 works for me

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7/13 works for me! This weekend is no good because our house is still a disaster!

[karinothing]

Jun 24, 2013 11:44:44 GMT -5 y4m said:

How does Saturday July 13 work in general? That and this weekend (and the 4th) are about all that works for me until August.

I will be in NYC, but feel free to plan w/out me

[luvmagoldn]

Man, we leave for the beach that day.

{insert sad trombone}

[aspentosh]

7/13 works for me.

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Jun 24, 2013 11:51:55 GMT -5 luvmagoldn said:

Man, we leave for the beach that day.

{insert sad trombone}

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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I'm out for July 13, but you all have fun!

[luvmagoldn]

Jun 24, 2013 12:05:08 GMT -5 @shoegal said:

Jun 24, 2013 11:51:55 GMT -5 luvmagoldn said:

Man, we leave for the beach that day.

{insert sad trombone}

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 You can do this!!!!

[Willis Jackson]

It's a hundred years away, but I'm going to be in the area Oct 1-5.

[chickens987]

I can't do the 13th

[rubytue]

13th is the Annapolis Irish Festival. Gaelic Storm is playing! That is where I will be all day.