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Fader's South Calvert Street store.  Those who attended were: Rob Novak, Chris Walter, Doc Francer, Harvey Green, Bob Hundemer, David Farmer, Pete Skeritt, Roy Knapp, Michael Fermanis, and Marc Schmitz.  I hope I got everyone!  Mike F. took a bunch of photos.  Hopefully, I'll be able to get in contact with him, get them scanned, and post them here.</div> <div> The staff at Fader's didn't exactly know what to expect.  It's kinda depressing to realize that no-one has herfs in Baltimore.  At the same time, it's exciting and gratifying to be bringing folks together in this area for the first time.  Bill, one of the store managers and our bartender, was impressed with the atmosphere.  He really dug the idea of just getting folks together for no particular reason except to have some cigars, consume liquid libations, and socialize.</div> <div> I can't say enough about the bar space in the Fader's store.  Like the rest of the facility, it's just perfect.  The bar's got high ceilings, the same Greek-revival/Art Deco feel as the rest of the place, and a great atmosphere.  All attending seemed to be very pleased with the location.  The only thing that I wish had gone better was the impromptu "bar-room box pass".  I guess it would have been better to have given some advance notice ;-).</div> <div> <U><IMG SRC="075e1060.jpg" border=0 width="225" height="262" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></U>I, personally, got to meet more folks in person that I've only "read" on ASC.  Doc, Mike, Roy, Marc - it was great to see you there.  Harvey, Dave, Pete, and Bob - it was good to see you all again.  I'm already thinking about the next one.  Bill made a recommendation for a place owned by a friend - Antney's Bar and Grill.  I'll be giving them a call soon and look to set something up in (probably) March.</div> <div> By the way, if anyone else reading this wants to take the initiative to arrange a herf of their own, let me know and I'll post it here on the events page.</div> <div> Until next time,</div> <div> Rob</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>Upcoming Events</b></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> All content Copyright 2000 Robert Novak</div> </td> </tr></table></body>