Okay, normally I wouldn’t be wondering this early, but we’ve had the whole thing with scheduling not too long ago, and I can’t remember what we settled on (though September was mentioned a lot). Plus I can remember someone mentioning June in a recent thread, but if it’s June, that means we have less than 3 months to get things organized. Forgive me for seeming a little pushy, but if supervenusfreak and I are going to clear our schedule, we need to know what weekend we’re clearing it for.
My reading of this thread leaves me thinking that it will be September, specific date to be tweaked to avoid Yom Kippur, which is the 22nd this year – so Gettysdope would be the 15th. danceswithcats, Scuba Ben – you’d be the main two with an alternative date, I believe.
(dwc was agitating to do it in June so someone, I don’t recall who, could be a special guest before going somewhere, I don’t recall where – but I think that discussion was done through the Yahoo group, not on the boards.)
I would have to discuss. I know we’re doing something the last weekend of April, but I think the first weekend of May is free. I’m not sure though. We’ll get back to yinz.
While this post cannot in any way be considered a formal confirmation, I think we can at least consider this a threat to attend, on my part. I might even bring that pierogie casserole I’ve been promising forever. (I’ve never been to Gettysdope, but I have met some of you before, for whatever that may be worth.)
September 15? Just what happens at Gettydope, anyway? Is it just hanging out somewhere? I’d be another newbie coming, if it suits the schedule – I’ve tentatively got a trip planned to the west coast some time along in then, but don’t know what the dates would be at this point.
Anyway, if I can make it, it would definitely be fun. And I’d DEFINITELY be up for an Amazing Race table!
It’s a big old picnic! Everybody brings either food or cups or plates or something, and we all just spend the day eating and talking and playing games. Last year we had a book/CD/PC game exchange, too.
It’s a cookout Dopefest in, well, Gettysburg PA. Past attractions have included Mudgirl earning her name; AntaresJB seranading us with her rendition of 4’33" and other guitar selections; and various travel-friendly games.
ETA: Sniped by jayjay while I was getting lunch. Oh well.
So where it is held? I.e. is it someplace we could bring our two silly dogs to enjoy the picnic with us, too? Because there’s nothing they love better than making new friends! Oh boy oh boy oh boy!
It’s at the Gettysburg Area Recreation Park. The accommodations are nice, and we’ve had some good picnics so far, or at least, no one’s been visited by the Gettysburg Police afterwards and the woman at the Parks Department no longer thinks we’re crazy when we call to book the pavilion.
IIRC dogs are allowed, and there is lots of room for kids, and some good playgrounds.
Keep in mind that the pavillions are open-air, so a good stiff breeze will send lightweight game materials (paper money, cardboard counters, cards, etc.) sailing across the table.
