We just got back from having a wonderful dinner with Denise and Alan. We metro'd into the district and walked to the Willard. We met up and went to Ebbitt's Grill; the place was packed. As we hadn't seen them since VOF, it was great catching up.

I was amazed at how crowded that area of DC was tonight. In the past, when I had gone out in DC it had been to Georgetown, Dupont Circle, or Adams Morgan areas; I didn't think there was so much activity near the White House.

Looking forward to seeing the rest of the group tomorrow.