Post by: Dannyboy on March 19, 2008, 04:02:51 AM
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 19, 2008, 04:18:56 AM
Fairfax puts you real close to Irwin. Close to Mtnbkr, and just past him is me. Cassandrasdaddy is nearby, too. A few others I do believe.
When we get our housing debacle settled, I'm going to pick a date for a meet and greet and barbque. Hopefully you'll be in the area by then.
We're less than an hour from hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking. DC is close enough to get your fix of history, as well as the battlefields that are scattered throughout. Fairfax is home to the NRA and the National Firearms Museum. Mountains all along the west side of the state. VA beach is 3 hours away, OBX is 6. Florida is a day's drive away if you're so inclined. With three international airports within an hour or so from Fairfax you can jetset to anywhere in the world you so desire.
Congestion, urban sprawl, road rage, and freeway traffic are the biggest drawbacks to the area.
good luck,
Post by: MechAg94 on March 19, 2008, 04:51:55 AM
Post by: K Frame on March 19, 2008, 05:05:37 AM
I interviewed at General Dynamics in Fairfax on Monday. I think things went well and should find out in about a week and a half. If everything goes to plan, I'll be on my way down there in less than a month. I really need to get of New Jersey.
Wow. General Dynamics. Sorry to hear that.
You may want to bottle your soul up in advance. They're going to rip it from you anyways, and it will make the transition easier.
Post by: K Frame on March 19, 2008, 05:06:41 AM
Three?
BWI and Dulles, but what's the third? National's not...
Post by: Leatherneck on March 19, 2008, 05:17:25 AM
Is this to work on the EFV?
TC
Post by: Dannyboy on March 19, 2008, 05:23:26 AM
Danny,
Is this to work on the EFV?
TC
Is this to work on the EFV?
TC
No, it's with GDIT. Though there was a job on that project for which I had originally applied. Not enough experience.
I spend enough time in the area that it's not completely new to me. I usually make it down for a long weekend every other month or so. My buddy works at RRT in F'burg and I'm gonna stay at his place for a while in Bristow.
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on March 19, 2008, 05:47:46 AM
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 20, 2008, 11:04:05 AM
"With three international airports within an hour or so from Fairfax..."
Three?
BWI and Dulles, but what's the third? National's not...
Three?
BWI and Dulles, but what's the third? National's not...
66 to the beltway I'd think its close to an hour....traffic notwithstanding
Bristow is real close to Mtnbkr.
Post by: K Frame on March 20, 2008, 11:07:06 AM
I meant that National airport, as its name implies, is not an international airport.
Richmond and Philadelphia are the next closest international airports that I know of, and neither is within an hour of Fairfax.
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 20, 2008, 12:31:20 PM
Jamis,
I meant that National airport, as its name implies, is not an international airport.
I meant that National airport, as its name implies, is not an international airport.
Ah I thought it was.
It does, however, service much of the country
so its a large national airport.Quote
Richmond and Philadelphia are the next closest international airports that I know of, and neither is within an hour of Fairfax.
Smart ass.
Post by: K Frame on March 20, 2008, 04:17:06 PM
Yes, National does service the nation.
But it doesn't service flights to other nations... Hence the lack of INTER before national...
Subtle difference...
Post by: Dannyboy on March 21, 2008, 03:04:04 AM
You may want to bottle your soul up in advance. They're going to rip it from you anyways, and it will make the transition easier.
Hell, they can whatever UPS hasn't already deemed to be its own.
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 21, 2008, 03:18:11 AM
I know you're having a lot of problems with reading comprehension right now, what with the stress of losing Casa Crapshack, so I won't roust on you too hard...
Yes, National does service the nation.
But it doesn't service flights to other nations... Hence the lack of INTER before national...
Subtle difference...
Yes, National does service the nation.
But it doesn't service flights to other nations... Hence the lack of INTER before national...
Subtle difference...
You're still a smart ass.
Post by: K Frame on March 21, 2008, 04:56:47 AM
Post by: Fly320s on March 21, 2008, 09:43:57 AM
But it doesn't service flights to other nations... Hence the lack of INTER before national...
Unless you consider Canada a foreign country.
Air Canada DCA to YYZ (Toronto) 6 nonstops a day.
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 21, 2008, 11:29:22 AM
And that's why you love me.
No. I love you for your boyish good looks.
Post by: K Frame on March 21, 2008, 12:09:02 PM
Go back to your crapshack.
Post by: K Frame on March 21, 2008, 12:09:46 PM
You know we don't. It's the 51st state.
Actually, that's an interesting point...
While Canada is certainly a sovereign nation, and I think Jamis can speak a little better to this, it's my understanding that the airspace controls of the US and Canada are integrated like those of no two other nations.
Sort of like the integrated area code/phone numbering system (North American Numbering Plan) used by both the United States and Canada, as well as 17 other nations/territories.
Post by: Fly320s on March 21, 2008, 01:33:57 PM
BTW, DCA is an international airport; they have US Customs on the field. That is the requirement for calling an US airport international. Now, as for why they still call themselves National, I'd guess it is the same reason that they call themselves Washington even though they are in Virginia. It's close enough.
Post by: Dannyboy on March 30, 2008, 03:31:34 PM
Post by: roo_ster on March 30, 2008, 04:43:26 PM