Hello all!! So I will be doing the walk for the first time and just had a question. I come from NJ and I was wondering how most people get to DC. Do you drive up that day or the night before and stay? Any help would be appreciated. You can PM me or email me at stolarz29@gmail.com.

Thanks!!
Rose

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Mom to Kyle 7-Chronic Static Encephalopathy-Focal Epilepsy-Developmental Delay-left Hemiparesis-On Lamictal and Zonegran-tried Keppra evil! Seizures every few months but last long-Last one x 7 hours-Followed at CHOP
Then there is Liam 4- He is my monster!!

Bump please help! :-)

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Mom to Kyle 7-Chronic Static Encephalopathy-Focal Epilepsy-Developmental Delay-left Hemiparesis-On Lamictal and Zonegran-tried Keppra evil! Seizures every few months but last long-Last one x 7 hours-Followed at CHOP
Then there is Liam 4- He is my monster!!

Sorry, I'm no help Rose. When I went to the walk I flew up (I think) and stayed with a friend.

Good luck figuring it out!

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Mom to Christopher (26), Keith (24) and Lindsey (21). Oh! And now I'm MIL to DIL, Rheannon. E came into our lives 8 years ago, as Chris began his senior year in high school. Currently on 1600mg tegretol XR and 300mg Lyrica. ~*~ Forgive them all, let God sort it out. ~*~

Willowsmom and I will be flying, but we're in Missouri. This year, we're coming in on Friday and leaving Sunday. The walk starts pretty early on Saturday, so I would recommend going Friday (or even before, if possible ^_^ ). If you're looking for not-insanely-priced but not-sketchy hotels, there are some good ones in Maryland, and I know that several people have stayed in Arlington (VA) and had a nice time. And from personal experience, there are some very nice restaurants there.

We (various permutations of my family) have done the DC-Philadelphia drive MANY times, and I would think that NJ would be fairly similar. There are a few rest stops with a really good fast food selection along the way. Driving *in* DC itself can get crazy, particularly if you're trying to drive into the city. So if you stay in MD or VA...take a cab. (DC has a usually-good Metro system, but when it's overcrowded they start shutting down stations, and things get really nasty really fast. I wish I did not know this firsthand).

If you decide to fly, which airport you fly into should depend entirely on convenience-price. We have done both BWI and National, and both of them are...well, they are. Which is pretty much all you can say about airports right now. Also, BWI is *crazy* if you're trying to rent a car. The rental place--for all the companies--is, like, a 10 minute bus ride from the airport itself. The security lines are shorter than the ones in Philadelphia, though. :o)

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Proud captain of the Battlestar Epileptica
Seizing the day since 2002
"You should see the way my brain works sometimes." "You have a brain?" (Battlestar Galactica)
My parents are my Heroes

still not sure what we are doing, thats my Sons bday and those plans are up in the air.
Willow, if we do NOT walk consider you guys invited for dinner somewhere that night.
will you have a car? I can talk you to an awesome Sushi place here in Bowie!

We will have a car, and that sounds AWESOME!!!

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Proud captain of the Battlestar Epileptica
Seizing the day since 2002
"You should see the way my brain works sometimes." "You have a brain?" (Battlestar Galactica)
My parents are my Heroes

I am so jealous!! So great that y'all are getting to hang out! Have fun!!

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Mom to Christopher (26), Keith (24) and Lindsey (21). Oh! And now I'm MIL to DIL, Rheannon. E came into our lives 8 years ago, as Chris began his senior year in high school. Currently on 1600mg tegretol XR and 300mg Lyrica. ~*~ Forgive them all, let God sort it out. ~*~

Be sure and take pictures so we can share your good time!

Jill, Niki and I are going to E camp!! What fun!! We will take pics!

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Mom to Christopher (26), Keith (24) and Lindsey (21). Oh! And now I'm MIL to DIL, Rheannon. E came into our lives 8 years ago, as Chris began his senior year in high school. Currently on 1600mg tegretol XR and 300mg Lyrica. ~*~ Forgive them all, let God sort it out. ~*~

Pushin spammers off screen is kinda fun!!!

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Brian

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