I’m 90% sure I’ll be coming. The 10% is in case something majorly unexpected happens as work, that can’t go on without me.
Rue, I’ll be in touch with more questions later. Nothing major.
In the meantime, if anyone else wants to carpool, contact me for scheduling coordination. I’m in Topeka, Kansas, and I’ll have Friday the 19th off, the better to facilitate the trip.
OK people, we’re about a month out now. Time to hammer down your Funtime Plans! (Or not. Like it matters. If you say you’re coming and things come up, well… I’ll be sad, but I figure I’ll just soldier on. If you keep mum on the whole subject and then just pop 'round, that would be swell! Someone might be shorted a hot dog, but then, it’s only a hot dog after all.)
If you’re curious as to what to bring to this thing (and you don’t feel like scrolling up and finding out), it’s easy:
Firstly, if you’re coming for the cookout, then you should bring some food. (Not lots or anything, just a little smackerel to share.) Someone could volunteer to bring, like, paper plates and maybe some condiments, but things usually work themselves out, so no worries. (If you want to be super-prepared, then bring a cup, a bowl, a plate, a fork, a knife, and a spoon. Maybe a napkin.)
You also might want to bring a folding chair. Folding chairs are much more comfortable to sit on than picnic tables. Your call.
Secondly, if you want to go to Jungle Jim’s, then you should bring some money. Or not. You could just browse. But at Jungle Jim’s you will find something you have to buy. So you should bring money. Because we don’t hang with no shoplifters.
You might also want to get a walkie-talkie that runs on the FRS frequencies. This is helpful for the convoy driving down to Jungle Jim’s. Why the FRS walkie-talkies? Because this is the kind I have and I don’t want to upgrade my technology.
Tertiarily, if you want to come to the campfire you’ll need… uh… that folding chair from the first part? Yeah, you’ll need that. Or you could just stand there. Whatever works for you.
Fourthly, if you’re camping overnight, then you’ll need a tent I guess, and maybe a sleeping bag or blanket or something.
That should be it.
Time’s a-comin’, kiddos. You don’t have to camp with us (show up for the afternoon comraderie–the food, the fun, the strange looks from those who don’t belong–and maybe Rue will give ya’ a hug), but sometimes the party’s not really going until all of your neighbors yell from their tents for you to shut up and go to bed.
That’s a good indicator, right?
Plus, hey, I’m coming from Kansas City. What else ya gotta do that’s more important than meeting an honest-to-goodness Kansas Citian?
Your best answers are:
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[li]I’ll be there![/li][li]Aww, Skippy, you’re so right[/li][li]I gotta pick my nose, but I’ll be there, anyway, to shake your hand.[/li][li]Of all the mods, you’re the cutest.[/li][/ul]
See? I betcha any one of those was what you were thinking. I’m psychic like that.
Skip, did you see the scavenger hunt thread on your very own board, about why we would(or wouldn’t) like to see you naked? You’re such a fun guy!
I know I will be there. I can hardly wait.
Does the fun have anything to do with the nudity? 'Cause, if so, I can’t promise anything. (I believe there are state laws prohibiting such fun.)
Is there a headcount for this? A headcount would be helpfull. Just so no one gets shorted a hot dog or nuthin’.
Hunters were required to say, in 25 words or less, why they would, (or wouldn’t!) like to see you naked. I think swampbear, umop, and Flutterby all wrote about you! 
Hi Rue! I’m still planning to join the festivities in progress. Should be there between 1:30 and 2:30…
GT
Just saw this. May be there. But if overtime is offered, will really need to work it. 
Been off with a bad back for the last 3 weeks, with lots of bills coming in, so I need the money.
WARNING
The picnic area is not reservable. I do plan on getting there early enough to get my dibby down on the farthest in area. If that plan does not come to fruition, there’s the second picnic area on the way in. You know how you’ll be able to tell which one I get? My little silver car (Honda Civic hatchback) will be parked in the appropriate lot. It’ll have a sign on it to let you know you’re at the right place. The sign with be next to festive balloons so you can find the sign easily.
that is all
So, a count (not a “Count”, unless you’re a Lugosi):
Rue
Skippy
auntie em
Baker
gardentraveler
Horseflesh
Alatariel
Elysian
VeryReb
Those who might be coming:
Lok
Crotalus
DogMom
the raindog
Lord Jim
Politzania
If I left your name out, it’s because I’m careless, not because I don’t like ya’.
Waddayaknow? It’s this weekend.
I’m just sayin’. That’s all.
And I will not be able to make it. Have fun though.
What’s your weather forecast? Hope it’s sunny and mild and not to muggy and nice and stuff.
Try not to miss me too much!
weather.com alleges that it will be mostly sunny with a high of 73. Of course, the forecast has changed about 5 times this week (or at least mine has, but I can’t imagine it’s been all that different). Are you sure you can’t make it, FCM? Not even if I say “pretty pleeeeeeeeease”?
GT
This thing is a “Go!” people. It’s a “Go!”
Oh, and 73 US degrees? Short pants weather.
Just sayin’.
Now it says 71 US degrees… Still short pants weather? (Oh…and is that the dress code? :D)
GT
Dress code? Huh? Oh yeah…, the dress code! Yeah! I meant to say:
There is a dress code for this thing. All the girls have to wear those coconut shell bikini tops, camouflage gaucho pants, wooden clogs (perferrably with painted tulips on them) and a sombrero (you have to watch out for overexposure to the harmful sun rays).
Boys have to wear something. You might want to look into a Tuxedo jacket, pith helmet and a frilly pirate shirt. Possibly some pants. Unless you prefer a kilt. Just keep those nethers covered, that’s the rule: Nethers must be covered.
What about those without a nether? I think I used to have one, but I lost it with advancing age.