So, Raia is returning to Bloomington next week, and we (she and I) have decided that it would be fun to have a barbecue and gather all Bloomington hatrackers and other folks who can make the trip.
This could, of course, happen any time that's convenient in July (or even early August).
We could make it an informal weekend-type event, if lots of out-of-towners come, as well.
So post here, if you'd be interested in such an event, and let us know when good dates would be.
[ August 07, 2005, 09:42 AM: Message edited by: Megan ]
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I'm interested.
Megan: Thanks for posting this!
Posted by imenimok (Member # 7679) on :
I'm interested, but the only way I could make it is if it's on a Saturday and I happen to not get scheduled for work that day. In other words, don't count me in on the actual planning, but if it turns out I can make it, I will probably show up.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Ok...I think we're almost definitely aiming for a Saturday, since that'll cause the least grief in scheduling for most people.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Possible Saturday dates:
July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 August 6 August 13
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I'm out july 16 through 30th (but not out of town, I'll be stuck finishing 4-H stuff, and practically living at fair.)
But the idea sounds wonderful, and if you convince me hard enough, I might be able to abbandon fair for a few hours to come hang out with you guys (this may require more than just raia and megan since I can see them as often as I'd like).
Do you have any idea's where, stuff like that (I'm getting too involved and I'll regret it, shuts up )
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
I'm thinking we could do the Bryant Park thing that didn't happen when plaid was here. I'll get one of those spiffy portable grills (which I've been wanting to get anyway), and we could work out who brings what, etc., once we have a date and a tentative attendance list.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Sounds fabulous!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Bryan Park is fabulous, and usually works if you pick your time right, but once we pick a date, someone should run by and look at the paper on the wall of the shelter house (it's usually up for a month), with the list of when it's rented, just to make sure, but there are at least two shelter houses (I think there could be three).
Also if you're buying the black round grill that's really flat, and fairly cheap, buy extra charcoal, the stuff they give you doesn't last long at all, but it's an ok grill, if you're looking at something else, ignore me.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
The one I saw at Lowe's was navy, but I'm not really looking for any specific grill. We just need a new grill, and a hatrack-con is as good excuse as any. Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
The 9th is complicated... and there's one more there that might be difficult, I'm just not sure which one it is yet. Either the 30th or the 6th. I have performances that day, whichever one it is.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
The 16th is the day after Harry Potter comes out, so many people could still be locked up reading the book. I will have had my 4-H cat show that morning and the leader probably will have pissed me off, so I may or may not be nice enough to be around hatrackers.
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
I can't make it August 6th, but I'd love to attend any of the other days Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I want to come but I can't make it the 16th, 23th, or the 30th(My Birthday!). I may not be able to make it the 13th either, but I will know for sure on that one later.
Posted by Haloed Silhouette (Member # 8062) on :
*Wants to kidnap Raia and kep her in Jerusalem.*
Say hi to the Bernsteins from the Laufers and me!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
ok we have no day that works for everyone, it either affects raia, stray, or allegra (I'm not counting myself because at this point, I'll be in town the whole time, just busy, though august could be bad)
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Really, the 9th is the only one that's really complicated for me... the others just because I have a show in the evening (I can't remember which of the two dates I mentioned is the show). If we do an afternoon thing, it shouldn't really be a problem. I'll get back to you on which day the show is actually on.
And Jonny, you're very sweet. Thanks. Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Bump to see if anyone else from outside the Bloomington area is interested in coming. We can always do another day of the week, if we're only going to have Bloomington hatrackers (like a Friday afternoon or something).
Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :
Once you guys pick a day, I might make the trip up - expenses allowing. If I don't pencil something in early, something always comes up to fill the void - usually work.
Getting out of town for a weekend sounds perfect.
Of course, hanging out with Megan and meeting the teenyboppers that constitute the Indiana clump could be fun too.
-Trevor
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
Someone should email Space Opera, since she has limited computer access last I heard, and draw her attention to this thread.
Hmm...I am someone...
:goes to do it:
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
With any luck we won't have another family conflict like last summer... I'll keep an eye on the thread!
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
If we schedule it in early August that would give the people from out of town time to plan. It would also give me time to get back from Europe.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Shani and I both have a show the last weekend in July, the 6th is clear.
Posted by Boris (Member # 6935) on :
Man. If Idaho wasn't so far away...
Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :
I'll be here till september I think. I can't do the 23rd though, I have to go meet my mom's boyfriend and his family (*rolls eyes*), so I'll be out of town. Other than that I think I can do any of those. And I can bring a frisbee Posted by Grisha (Member # 6871) on :
I can make it most days that aren't friday or sunday, and even some days that are.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
So, we seem to be liking either the 6th or the 13th of August, though we'll lose Stray if we go with the 6th.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
August is best for me, my conflict seems to have cleared up (I didn't get the job at state fair ) But I still could go out of town for a week or so.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
*getting excited about this*
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
August 13th, please please please? *bats eyelashes* I really, really want to go to this, but I'm already locked into going to my friends' wedding the weekend of the 6th.
*crosses fingers and hopes*
Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :
13th is fine by me.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
13th may ok for me it all depends on what I find out on the 8th of July.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
13th so far works for me, and i can try to make it work, but I'm not giving up Florida for this.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Ok, so, we'll tentatively say August 13, then. Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :
Oooooh, the 13th...and I have five whole days of vacation burning a hole in my pocket...
-Trevor
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
sounds good, you might change the title to show that.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
The 13th works for me too! Yay!
Posted by Grisha (Member # 6871) on :
I can probably make the thirteenth, especially if i am in bloomington that day already.
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Pencilling this into my calendar, I don't have anything else going on so far...
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
How nice of y'all to have a party on my birthday! Ivygirl's, too. Have fun!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Awww! I wish you could come, we'd all celebrate for you. Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
We'll grill ears of corn and onions in your names. Posted by Grisha (Member # 6871) on :
I'll push some one around in shopping cart in your honor Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Hmm, must arrange a trip to somewhere with big shopping carts!
Posted by Grisha (Member # 6871) on :
Sam's has big shopping carts
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
that's exactly what I was thinking!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Haha!
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
And here I thought we were just having a barbecue. Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :
We are.
The question becomes, "what are we roasting?"
-Trevor
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
but there have to be pictures of people in shopping carts for ElJay!
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I'm glad there's going to be a Raia-con, even if a little sad that I won't be part of it. Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Aw, you guys are so sweet!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
sweet, me no not really, just wanna play with shopping carts Posted by Grisha (Member # 6871) on :
I promise not to be the one to take the pictures this time, so it wont take like a year to get them posted. Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Bumped so that people can see the thread and add their names to the list of those attending.
Come on, come to Bloomington! You know you want to!
And, just to make this a useful post, a list of those coming:
[ July 03, 2005, 12:22 PM: Message edited by: Megan ]
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
quote:Originally posted by Anna: I'm glad there's going to be a Raia-con, even if a little sad that I won't be part of it.
Anna, have I ever mentioned that I love you?
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Oh, I'm in.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Have I ever answered that I do too? Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Thanks Stray for e-mailing me! Our computer is only half-fixed, so I'm still on only about once a week.
August 13th I think works for me as well. At least, I don't see it not working for me. Are there any objections to kids at this get-together? I might want to bring the kids if not. Just post and I'll see it eventually. Thanks!
space opera
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
Kids are welcome.
Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :
As long as they don't mind having a frisbee put into their hands and being taught how to play Posted by Grisha (Member # 6871) on :
I may not be there, I might have to work that day.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Updated list:
Raia breyerchic04 Megan imenimok (maybe) Stray Allegra (maybe) TMedina Goody Scrivener (maybe) blacwolve Alcon Grisha (maybe) fugu Space Opera and little Operettas (tentative yes)
Anybody have any dietary restrictions that we need to take into account when planning food?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
So*, I've had very inconsistent and unreliable internet access ever since I got back to the US on tuesday... can someone who knows my number call me with the final plans, or let me know if things change, or something?
I'm really excited about meeting all of you. Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I don't eat much meat so I would like non-meat options. I can eat anything though.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I'll get your number from someone later today, then call you when I see something (this isn't as pathetic as it seems, I need it anyway)
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
My internet works once again! But Sarah, you're still welcome to call me.
I actually called you the other day, but you didn't answer. I'll try again at some point.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
my home or cell #? for some reason my cell number is being a pain, it didn't show that kara called me either.
Posted by J T Stryker (Member # 6300) on :
*comes out of lurker mode*
Ummm count me in....
Oh, by the way, I call dibs on the shopping cart ride.
*goes back into lurker mode*
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Yeah, cell. Oh well, I'm talking to you now. So this post really is kind of pointless. Um, yeah. That's it.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
It doesn't look like my kids will be with me that weekend, but I'll probably bring Mr. Opera along unless he has other plans.
All food is fine with me. What non-perishable item can I bring?
space opera
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
The potential conflict that I was anticipating is now confirmed to be a different week, so barring a last-minute surprise, the Goodlets and I are in! We'll probably want to stay overnight just because the younger one isn't always too reliable with long car rides after long days out, so ideas in that regard would be appreciated. We do not have any kind of camping gear.
I'll wait till we get closer with regard to food contributions, because otherwise I'm bound to forget.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Hooray for the additions!
Re-updated list:
Raia breyerchic04 Megan imenimok (maybe) Stray Allegra (maybe) TMedina Goody Scrivener and goodlets blacwolve Alcon Grisha (maybe) fugu Space Opera and Mr. Opera JT Stryker
Goody, what kind of budget are you looking at? If push comes to shove, you guys could sleep in our guest bedroom, but I'm not 100% sure how my dogs would do with the Goodlets (what are the Goodlets' ages?). Otherwise, I can do some looking around for other options for you.
For now, I think it would be best to discuss general food options. I have in mind a menu of burgers (both veggie and non), hotdogs (possibly veggie too?), and basic picnic-type food. Menu suggestions would be fantastic, but until we get close, I'm not even going to worry about a list of who brings what.
Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :
I can bring hotdogs, if this is still in Bryan park we can probably hijack one of the grills.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Hmm, no. I don't use public grills. Ick.
I'm bringing the grill.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I'm not picky. Whatever you guys want.
Megan, thanks so much for organizing this... if I were doing it, it would never happen! Posted by J T Stryker (Member # 6300) on :
Ummm :bump: is this still going to happen?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Yes... nobody's told me otherwise!
I can't wait to see you all!
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I am leaving for school this uncoming Monday. So it looks like I am going to have to see you all at the next one.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
What?! Already?? That's so early! I haven't seen you since I got back!!!
Wait, I saw you once. For like 20 minutes. But that doesn't count.
Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :
*delurk*
Ummm... I might be able to come, but only if someone is going to be coming through Greencastle and is willing to pick me up. Anyone driving in that direction?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I have 4-H demonstrations that day so won't be able to come. I hope you all have fun, and that everyone who wants to come can.
Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :
Raia, have you spoken to the Bernsteins already? Anything I should tell Rabbi Laufer? (If they know him from Brooklyn they might know him by the name "Nussie".)
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Yeah, still gonna happen. For those of you coming, volunteer to bring something! We need:
Meat Veggie alternatives Side dishes Desserts
I will provide the grill, the cooking and eating utensils, plates, napkins, and cups. The food? You bring it! (Yes, you.)
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
What time is this happening? My sister (who isn't able to visit often at all) is supposed to come down with her daughter that day and I'm trying to figure out if I can do both.
space opera
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
We're definites, and we'll bring foodstuffs, although I don't know what just yet. Might it be a good idea for us to post what we're bringing so we don't end up with an overabundance of desserts and no main courses?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Ooh, I volunteer to bring side dishes. I'll probably bring two.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
gah. I will not be attending, much as I would like to. I will be helping Don move out of our house and down to college. While it's been nice having him, it will be nice having the boxes gone too.
AJ
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
quote:What time is this happening? My sister (who isn't able to visit often at all) is supposed to come down with her daughter that day and I'm trying to figure out if I can do both.
We don't have an exact time yet, but I was thinking mid-afternoon-ish. Still, I'm fairly flexible. If you (or anyone else, for that matter) have a time that would work best, let us know.
quote:Might it be a good idea for us to post what we're bringing so we don't end up with an overabundance of desserts and no main courses?
Absolutely! I guess maybe that wasn't clear from my earlier post; when I say volunteer to bring something, I meant, post it here!
I'll keep a tally, and nudge people in the direction of things that would be good, once we've got more volunteers.
So far:
Side dishes: Raia (2)
We'll miss having you here, AJ!
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I'm sorry, I couldn't help but read that in an unintended manner, Megan:
quote:Side dishes: Raia
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
o_O
Hey, no cannibalism, now! Besides, I don't think she'd fit on the grill I'm planning to buy. I'd have to buy a much bigger grill, and that's just not in my budget.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
O_O
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Bump to get people to decide what they're bringing.
Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
oh wow, it is getting close, i should put in for that day off from work tomarrow.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Yes, you should!
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Alright, you guys, someone volunteer to bring the meat! Then, at the very least, we'll have a main course and two side dishes. Please?
Please?
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
I'll bring pork chops and chicken breasts. Now we have meat!
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Hooray! Meat! Good on ya, Goody!
Ok, we've got meat, and two sides. Who calls veggie alternatives to meat and dessert?
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Thanks, Megan. I'll check with my sis and see what time she's planning on coming down/leaving.
If I'm not able to make it, I'll be making a specific trip to Bloomington to have lunch with all of you soon. I want to meet all the Bton Hatrackers before the baby comes and I'm not as mobile!
space opera
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
How fabulous!
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Ok, people who are coming to this shindig, which is less than a week away now!
Raia Megan imenimok (maybe) Stray Goody Scrivener and goodlets Alcon Grisha (maybe) fugu Space Opera and Mr. Opera (maybe) JT Stryker
If you're on this list and shouldn't be, let me know. If you're NOT on this list and should be, let me know. Most of all, if you're on this list, and you're anyone but me, Goody, or Raia, SAY WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO BE BRINGING!
We still need:
Veggie meat alternatives Other meats Side dishes Desserts
Claim one of these, even if it's only to say, "Hey, I'll bring a bag of chips!"
Don't make me start emailing you individually now!
[ August 07, 2005, 09:55 AM: Message edited by: Megan ]
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I don't think blacwolve is coming.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Ok, good to know. I'll fix the list. Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
*bump*
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Xnera is checking her calendar. She's been away long enough that she didn't realize that there was a get-together until I mentioned it to her yesterday. If she is coming, she'll be riding with the Goodlets and me. And that may dictate our timing; my original thought was to drive out one day and come home the next, possibly taking advantage of Megan's offer of the guest room. (btw Megan, kids are 8 and 12, and they typically love dogs)
Posted by J T Stryker (Member # 6300) on :
*looks at feet in shame*
Ummm... take me off the list. I have to work up in Indy that day (from about 8 am till about 3am on the 14th)....
I hope you all have fun...
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
evil nasty double shifts.... What do you do, JT?
Posted by J T Stryker (Member # 6300) on :
I'm a theatrical rigger.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Ok, nobody else is allowed to bow out of this... you're coming whether you like it or not.
Btw, anyone mind if I bring my dog along? She's a very sweet, good-natured, golden retriever/spaniel mix. She's almost 7 years old and her name is Tallulah.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I swear I will see Raia and Tallulah at some point this summer, I promise.
Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
I couldn't get out of working that day, but should be done by 2pm bloomington time, so maybe i could make part of the festivities.
Also Tallulah is very sweet, though she try to lick one of my hands to death last time i saw her.
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Marek, I'm sure my children - especially the 8 year old - will gladly sacrifice themselves to save your hands =)
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Goody, you're still welcome to stay with me, if you still need a place to stay. One of the dogs, at least, is quite large, and hasn't been around children at all, but at 8 and 12, they should be ok (I hope). I have a futon in the guest room that serves as a bed, plus floor space, and another couch in my office that one of you guys could sleep on, if so inclined. I will warn you about one thing, though: I'm probably in the running for one of the worst housekeepers ever. I'll do my best to tidy up before y'all get here, though. Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Megan, I bet my apartment is worse! Remember, I have the little ones!
As soon as I hear from Karen regarding her schedule, I'll let you know what our collective plans are so we can firm up times, etc. And a futon and floor space is more than enough, the kids have sleeping bags that they love to use!
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
I will be there I'll bring a tray of veggies and dip.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Looks like I'm out. Sis is coming in the afternoon, and there's not enough time to do both.
I'm *supposed* to be coming up in that direction the weekend of the 26th in order to have dinner with friends. If that happens, I'll be staying overnight and driving back the next day and could stop in Bloomington for lunch - if anyone would be up for it. Hopefully I'll be hearing back from my friends in the next day or so and then I'll let you all know.
space opera
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Noooo! I'll already be gone!! SO, where are you coming from? I'll be in Greencastle, about an hour away... maybe I can make it to Bloomington that day. I can't believe I'd miss you AGAIN.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Darn. I'll be coming from the southern Indiana/Louisville area - we're about 40 minutes away from the city.
space opera
Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :
I have been neglecting this thread. I won't be able to make it. I am working. You guys have fun, though.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Nooo! Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :
Raia - what are you going to be doing in Greencastle? And for how long? I live in Greencastle.
We should meet up and go to Walmart or something. Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
please forgive me for not reading the whole thread, but where is this, and what time of day?
also, Goody, I'm glad your kids are willing to protect my hands from Raia's puppy.
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
It's in Bryan Park, but I'm not sure which shelter or what time.
Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :
I just saw your post about not bowing out, Raia. I'm sorry. I'll try to make the next one.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
You live in Greencastle?! I'm going to school there! I start DePauw on the 20th!
(edit: Stray, that's ok! I was semi-joking.)
Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :
Raia - that's awesome! I'm a junior at DePauw. Email or IM me sometime (profile) about your classes and where you're living and everything!
I'll be helping out with international oriantation, which starts next weekend, although I'm not a mentor for the first-years. If you want help moving into your dorm on the 20th, just ask. I should be done with my research by then, so I'll just be lazing around the campus (and moving into my apartment, I suppose).
This is great! Another Hatracker at DePauw. Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Megan, I'm sending you email regarding tomorrow night. Address, directions, what I should bring to contribute to Saturday breakfast (and I won't take no for an answer on that one!). Oh, and my cell phone number, too.
I will NOT have computer access tonight when I leave work until tomorrow when I get back to the office. There was a substation fire yesterday that knocked out somewhere upwards of 30,000 customers (depending on whose story you believe) and according to one news site, there are still about 11K in the dark as of about noon today, including one of my down-the-street neighbors who was quoted as saying that ComEd told her that our service won't be restored until sometime on Friday. Not happy here. I hope my food survives...
oops, sidetracked there...
Anyway, since I have no electricity (and this same fire seems to have severely hampered both cable and Dish Network service in a much larger area so my mom has no internet either), my only surfing and mail access is from the office. So I won't be able to reply till tomorrow morning.
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
What time are we doing this again? Was it ever actually decided? I've been assuming it will be early afternoon, but it would be good to know a specific hour (and location).
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
We never decided a time; I suggest 2 PM. Any objections?
As for location...I was thinking the north end of Bryant Park?
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Hearing no objections...going once...going twice...
Oh, and all you people who haven't claimed a food item to bring--you better show up with something, or I'll sic Raia on you. Posted by J T Stryker (Member # 6300) on :
quote: or I'll sic Raia on you
That is like threatening to make them hold a puppy... it only scares small children...
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
JT, you, I'll beat up myself. How bout that? Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
If i make it, i will bring something, if not...
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
*giggle* Tyler, you doubt my abilities to frighten people? Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I doubt your ability to frighten people!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
You know, you're really not helping raise my authority level any higher, Imale dearest. Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :
Raia, face it. You just aren't scary. You're too sweet Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
I think Raia could be scary, if pressed.
And I hearby decree that this shindig will begin at 2 PM in the north section of Bryant Park. Look for me with a grill, Goody, and the two goodlets in tow. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Raia: You know, you're really not helping raise my authority level any higher, Imale dearest.
*pat pat* True authority shouldn't require the ability to inspire fear. Or at least you'd better hope it doesn't . . . Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
*bumpity*
I'm not sure what I'll bring, yet, but I'll bring something.
Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :
I can bring a frisbee disc... and that about it I'm afriad I'm on my own again this week and there is little to be had food wise in this house.
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
I'm bringing some drinks in addition to the veggies & dip, but they're not exactly cold. If someone were to bring a cooler with ice, or plastic cups and ice, that would be most helpful.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Daniel, you need to find yourself a source of income Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
i wish i could have made it, i had to work late.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Raia-con was fun! People played frisbee and Apples to Apples, and we all sweated tons and tons. The Goodlets were declared real on the condition that they make screen names one day. Many things fit for the OOC thread were said.
SO, the 26th is a Friday, right? Let us know when things are confirmed, and we'll set up a time and place to wine and dine you. Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
It WAS fun! Thanks to all involved! Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
The Goodlets are still wiped out. We hit a nasty storm almost the instant we got back on 37 (well, actually a bit before) that stayed with us all the way to 465. Seems we decided to tear down JUST in time!
It was great meeting everyone! Apples to Apples was fun - especailly that last game <kicks fugu from under the table....> And I think I'll be sprouting feathers soon since we'll be eating chicken for days and days.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Yeah, I was thinking about you guys last night; I'm glad you guys made it back ok. It got REALLY nasty here for a while.
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
We drove about 30 mph through that and silently swore at the idiots doing significantly more than that. I had as much trouble seeing behind me as ahead, so I never saw them coming at me. There were LOTS of people pulled off to the side, and if it had been any worse, we would have joined them.
Oh, and now it's a whopping 75 degrees here at home. Wouldn't it just figure? LOL
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Goody we must have met you on 37, we drove into it about martinsville, but called my dad and he said it wasn't raining in bloomington yet.
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Thanks for posting this!
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) But I still could go out of town for a week or so.
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