[Addit: June 26th at LadyDove's! Page down for details. ]
. . . only I'm not entirely sure where and when.
I was just thinking that it's been far too long since I've seen y'all -- some of you in particular. It would be great if we could get together at least once this summer, neh?
My preference would be a Sunday in July. The 3rd would work for me, but I realize most people will be doing extended-family things for the 4th. July 10th and 17th are both also good. The 24th is not; the 31st is ok, but not great. August starts getting busy, since there's a good chance I'll be moving sometime about then.
As far as location, I can host it here (my parents' house) if it's in July. I am also entirely open to other places -- including San Diego or thereabouts, which may currently be fairly central, I think.
How about all of the rest of y'all?
[ June 26, 2005, 10:18 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh! Oh! We may be in SoCal by then! Yay! Yay! If we move, we're coming! Yay!
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
We have plans the 3rd (it's my dad's birthday), and I'll be in Uganda or in transit to/from it on the 17th, 24th, and 31st. So yeah, July 10th kinda sounds like the best option for me. Can't guarantee presence at this point, though -- I'm genetically predisposed to putting off scheduling things more than two days away unless they cost a lot of money.
No, you shouldn't charge me to attend, 'cause then the answer is more likely no.
--Pop
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
How does the 10th works for other SoCalians?
LadyDove? saxy? docmagic? AoD? D?
Who am I forgetting . . . ?
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Bekenn? Maybe alluvion, if he promises to behave? Socal_chic? Maybe littlemissattitude could make the drive? I recall someone new mentioning being from around Lake Elsinore?
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
You know, I am going to be sad whenever I see one of these from now on.
But there are even more mid-western hatrackers (though perhaps more spread out), so I'll probably be okay .
Posted by Bekenn (Member # 6602) on :
Would depend when and where for me.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Also -- realistically I may have too much planning/preparation stuff for my trip to make it to L.A. for a Shinda. I feel bad about that, but there are just things I'm probably going to be needing to do. So don't plan around me unless you're already prepared for possible disappointment.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Fair enough, Pop. Any other locale that would make it more likely, or not really?
Bekenn, is the 10th (depending on exactly when) a possibility for you?
*waits patiently (hah!) for everyone to get back from the holiday weekend*
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Since that's the last Sunday before my trip, the church will likely have some sort of sendoff/prayer thing, probably as part of the regular service. We'd be more likely to be able to show after 2:00-2:30ish. Locale won't really make a difference. If we can't be there, it'd probably be because the whole day is shot, and my back yard wouldn't be local enough for us.
I'll admit, though, that if the water slide were running at LadyDove's, that'd be awfully cool for Mooselet, and might push us over the edge if we were teetering. Still making no promises -- just sayin'.
--Pop
Posted by socal_chic (Member # 7803) on :
I'm pretty open and that sounds like fun, so just let me know when and where and i'll try to be there
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Cool.
I have consulted the calendar again. June 26th could also work for me, if that's any better for people.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
At this point, June 26th would work for me.
Posted by docmagik (Member # 1131) on :
June 26th would be (tenatively) better for me. July 10th is probably when we'll be doing my birthday stuff.
Posted by Bekenn (Member # 6602) on :
June 10th could be problematic; I need to find out if my roleplaying group is moving the Star Wars campaign to Saturdays or keeping it on Fridays....
26th would depend on precisely when, early afternoon being best for me.
'Course, I'm not real active here anyway, so please feel no obligation to schedule to my convenience.
Posted by alluvion (Member # 7462) on :
Anytime early July would be welcome. I have only 3 requests:
3 gals:
2 to rub mine shoulders, and Numero Uno to rub my footies (volunteers?)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Maybe alluvion, if he promises to behave?
(emphasis mine)
[ May 31, 2005, 02:20 AM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
We have a party on June 25th, Paul's annual Summer Solstice party. Everyone is welcome and there'll be a 3 piece jam going.
Since the slide will be up and running for the 25th, I don't see a problem extending the party to the 26th for my Hatrack crew. I'm a little rusty when it comes to the party mode, but I'd love to see you guys.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Sounds like fun. However, I won't know until closer to the time of the shinda whether or not we'll be able to get down that way. Sure would be nice. I'll keep watching this space and see how things go at my end here, with an eye toward maybe trying to get there.
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
*wonders what train fare costs*
Posted by alluvion (Member # 7462) on :
So few ops to meet the crazyfolk. Such limited budgets!
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
So shall we make next Shinda June 26th at my place? If so, let's start at about 1PM. If anyone needs directions, please post a request and I'll email them to you.
I'd be really happy to meet you, Shan and ketchupqueen/princess.
alluvian and everyone I don't know, I'm looking forward to meeting you too.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'm almost certain we're not going to make June 26th. Like, 98.75362% certain. Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
<- Plans to attend, along with his family.
Posted by Bekenn (Member # 6602) on :
I'll try for it.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
<-- Also plans to attend, with three kids in tow.
Thanks for hosting again, LadyDove! Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
You are most gracious and kind, LadyDove! Alas, I will not be able to hop a train and escape to warmer climes this month. (Rats!)
*gazes moodily out at the drizzling grey wet weather and contemplates for the gazillioneth time moving*
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Aw, I wish I could come. I adore shindas. Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Shindae.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*hangs head in shame* It's been too long.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
It's ok, kat -- we don't expect too much from Texans.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hey!
Just for that, no brisket for you. *prim*
Posted by alluvion (Member # 7462) on :
*bump*
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Just a heads-up: Mooselet and Superstation have each thrown up twice this week. They don't appear to be sick in any other way. With Superstation, we think he swallowed pool water during his swim lessons and the chlorine caused him to throw up. We hoped the same for Mooselet, but he threw up a second time between lessons, so it might be something else. Too bad we were on "purple grape" in our juice rotation....
We'll feel uncomfortable attending with sick children. We hope to be there, but it's possible we won't be. *pout*
--Pop
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Just a heads-up: Mooselet and Superstation have each thrown up twice this week.
poor kids!
quote: Too bad we were on "purple grape" in our juice rotation....
>_<
quote: We'll feel uncomfortable attending with sick children. We hope to be there, but it's possible we won't be. *pout*
Hope they feel better, and y'all make it!
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
Pop, There's been a 24-48 hr bug going around. My kids are going to be exposed to 200-300 people on Saturday... most of whom I don't know. I'll trust your family's bugs over a stranger's anyday.
Besides that, I may have a mystery guest attending whom you'd like to see again......
No, you can torture me and I still won't tell you any more, except that I miss you guys.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Well, Mooselet threw up two more times yesterday, so we can't be sure. But a mystery guest? Intriguing. Also, Mooselet is incredibly excited about being there, seeing you, and riding the water slide. Maybe he'll even compose another verse to the Ladydove Song. Anyway, I really hope we can be there. Really.
--Pop
Posted by docmagik (Member # 1131) on :
Sorry we couldn't make it. Church stuff kept us here until 1:30.
Hope all is delightful.
Posted by Bekenn (Member # 6602) on :
Oh, blast, it was today??
gah... forgot
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Wondered what happened to y'all.
We had an absolutely delightful time without you.
Next time you'll have to join us, so we can have a delightful time with you.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
We were there, and had a wonderful time. Ladydove was the ever-gracious hostess, despite the party from the night before going until 5 A.M. or so. Superstation seemed sad to go (mainly sad he couldn't go into the back yard again), and Mooselet was downright depressed when it was time for us to leave. When we got home, the first thing he asked was "When can we go to Ladydove's house again?"
Thank you for having us again, Ladydove. And thank you for bringing the cake, rivka -- tasty marzipan. Well, palatable marzipan, but tasty cake. Mike Jules & John, 'twas great seeing you all again, too. John (in case someone indicates you should read this), thank so much for treating Superstation to a waterslide ride. Even if he decided not to go back for a second try, it was clear he enjoyed the first one.
Until next Shinda....
--Pop
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Well, palatable marzipan, but tasty cake.
Wow, first hummus, now marzipan... What is it with you and foods I like?
I am so sad we weren't able to be out there for this. But then again, we're going to see Boon and the Boonites tomorrow. And we'll be out there soon, hopefully in time for the next shinda.
So, I guess things will be okay.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I know! I never saw so many people who didn't know what marzipan was -- and then were no best than neutral about it after they tasted it.
Oh well. More for me. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
...at least until I get there. (Have you noticed we seem to like a lot of the same foods?)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I meant, there was more for me.
It probably won't be saxy's birthday the next Shinda, neh?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, maybe I will throw a shinda myself when we manage to find a place out there-- a housewarming of sorts.
I probably need to stop talking like we're 100% that this is going to work out. I'll probably jinx it, knowing my luck. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*hug*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*strokes rivka's hair*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
O_O
Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :
Hmmmm, under different circumstances I would have the time to go to a Shinda. However, every day that I am in port and not stuck on board I do not have reserved to myself. Gwen takes whatever time she can. We are trying to set up a day or two together so I don't have to bother her at work.
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