An Active Rain Meetup That Reached New Heights
Last evening was our AR meetup that was planned back in March. Unfortunately as time went on everyone dropped out of attending. I ended up cancelling it but Jeff Dowler and I were so bummed that we decided to meet anyway. I am so glad we did.
We orginally were going to meet in Annapolis but changed it to National Harbor overlooking the Potomac River. Though traffic was anything but delightful getting there, once there it was calm, beautiful and well worth the trip.
We met at this restaurant called McLoones Pier House that overlooked the Potomac River and the giant ferris wheel. I had asked one of the servers if she had been on it and her answer was yes and she loved it. Me not being totally thrilled with ferris wheels decided to trust her take on it and give it a whirl. When I mentioned it to Jeff he was definitely up for the adventure.
As the sun was setting we paid our food and drink bill and headed towards this gigantic wheel. Neither one of us had been on a ferris wheel in probably 30 years or more so the excitement was building and my nerves were starting to come alive. What was I thinking I said to myself? Obviously I wasn't thinking at all and before I knew it I was standing at the gate to board the basket in front of me.
It was all enclosed, climate controlled and music playing. There were 2 long seats on each side so each basket could seat 6. Jeff was like a little kid and couldn't wait for it to start moving. I was like 'do not move, if you shake this thing I will certainly kill you'.
It turned out to be truly delightful. No swaying, very smooth, and the views were spectacular. This ferris wheel was built to be strong and steady. We circled around I think it must have been 6 or 7 times. When I stepped off I looked up at the attendant and said 'that was so cool'!! He laughed and said he was glad I enjoyed.
I am so glad Jeff and I decided to 'go for it' and have a meet up anyway. It turned out to be one of the best I have ever attended.
An Active Rain Meetup That Reached New Heights
I'm so glad you all had a good time. 
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