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<blockquote data-quote="WhimsyTheFae" data-source="post: 2822118" data-attributes="member: 8964"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>*UPDATE* *UPDATE* *UPDATE*</strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p>Please review the following updates and let me know if you have any questions, concerns or issues:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Park</strong> - <a href="http://www.indy.org/indianapolis/web/jsp/whattodo/detail.jsp?c=8089454:militarypark:detail&x=1152798154134" target="_blank">Military Park</a>, (nothing is currently listed on their events calendar for that day) <s>a little over a mile from the Hyatt and Embassy, a little over 1.5 miles from the Westin</s> Sidereal Knight corrected me on the distance, as it isn't that far - the distance I looked at assumed driving, including one-way streets going the other way first.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Time</strong> - Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 9:00am until 4:00pm (come when you want, stay as long as you want)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Attendees</strong> - We currently have 20 people who have shown interest in attending. <u>PLEASE RESPOND IN THIS THREAD IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, SO THAT I WILL HAVE AS ACCURATE A COUNT AS POSSIBLE</u></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Consumables</strong> - Bread, sandwich meat, chips, water and soda will be available.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Activities</strong> - At the very least, a frisbee will be available. I am running a pick-up game from 9am-1pm at the picnic (<a href="http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=162564" target="_blank">One Opening Left</a>). People are encouraged to run a pick-up game, bring cards or a board game and play, bring other equipment (balls or whatnot) to play with.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Cost</strong> - If you'd like to donate a few dollars to the cause, it would be appreciated, but is not required.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Contingency</strong> - A contingency plan will be developed on-site at GenCon, as I will need to scope out the area for a suitable location.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Tasks</strong> - I have need for volunteers to perform the following tasks:</li> </ul> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em>Communications Guy/Gal</em> - Someone to communicate with the Ennies booth, so that people will have a place to learn the status of the picnic. This person does not need to be working the booth (but should either provide me with his/her cell phone number so that I can reach him/her or perhaps can borrow my cell phone <strong><u>(can be split up to cover the time)</u></strong>).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em>Assistant Guy/Gal</em> - Someone to assist where necessary. Basically, this person would help me to keep things moving. Direct people to where the consumables are, grab a frisbee and play catch with Stebbins if he looks bored, get stuff if necessary <strong><u>(can be split up to cover the time)</u></strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><em>Cleanup Guy/Gal</em> - Someone to help cleanup at the end of the picnic. The picnic will end at 4pm or earlier if nobody is left attending <strong><u>(only needed after 2pm)</u></strong>.</li> </ol><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><u><strong>FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS:</strong></u></p> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Time</strong> - Should this be changed to better accomodate people (perhaps Sunday morning would work better next year)?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Events</strong> - Should we do anything specific games? Should we add prizes?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Feedback</strong> - Was it worth your time? Did you notice anything that I could have done better?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Miscellaneous</strong> - Do you have any other comments?</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>*END OF UPDATE* *END OF UPDATE* *END OF UPDATE*</strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The purpose of this thread is to gauge interest in a Saturday picnic (barring bad weather, of course) at a nearby park. The location is as of yet unknown, but I hope to locate a few alternatives in the case that one or more are busy.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Possible Picnic Goers</u></strong></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">FickleGM*</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">MrsFickleGM</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">DaveStebbins (?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Sidereal Knight (I'm not sure if your post was just for logistics or if you are interested in attending)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">reveal*</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Seanaci</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Xath</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Dire Wolf</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Queenie122</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Crothian</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Ethernaut*</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Steve Jung</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Cthulhu's Librarian</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">JediSoth</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Piratecat</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Rel</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Quartermoon (sorry, I told <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /> )</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">nakia*</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Fett527</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Fett527's +1(?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Ds Da Man*</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">jcfiala</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">jcfiala's wife(?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Seri(?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Seri+1(?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Seri+2(?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Seri+3(?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Seri+4(?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Boz(?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Mrs. Boz(?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Seonaid*</li> </ol><p></p><p>* Participating in - <a href="http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=162564" target="_blank">D&D - Heroes For Sale! SOLD! (9am - 1pm)</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>I realize that some people aren't as fond of the outdoors (especially during the summer in Indy) and it isn't a problem if you do not want to take part. I also realize that there are still things going, like the booth, seminars, games, etc.</p><p></p><p>With all of this in mind, here is my current idea (I am <s>deviating from my previous idea of a longer timeline in that I think that a shorter gathering will work better</s> sticking with the idea of a longer timeline, since I'll be starting my game early):</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Prior to 9am on Saturday, I locate a space that will accomodate us (with the help of the natives).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">From 9am to 4 pm (or everyone leaves), I will hang out in the park.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">At 4pm or when we call it quits, anyone still around can help clean up and head back to the convention center.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Activities can include:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Chips, sandwiches, soda - I'll supply some stuff, but feel free to bring your own (I'm not going to specify anything else, of course) <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Outdoor activities - plenty of stores around to get frisbees, football, etc. (I'll bring at least a frisbee, if nothing else)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Games - cards, dice, rpgs - there will be enough time for a scheduled game if you want to do some outdoor roleplaying</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Socialize - just hang out, come late, leave early</li> </ul><p></p><p>Considerations:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Location - the closer the better</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Attendees - to better know how much space we will require</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Food and Drink - for the most part, this will be a bring your own, but obviously people can coordinate to get supplies</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sunscreen - very important to avoid sunburns</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Schedule - for any games so that people know who is doing what (only necessary for games that need a list of participants, such as a roleplaying game)</li> </ul><p></p><p>This is what I have so far. What I am looking for now is an indication of how interested people are, recommendations and opinions. If this looks feasible, I will start a signup.</p><p></p><p>Well, that's all for now...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WhimsyTheFae, post: 2822118, member: 8964"] [CENTER][SIZE=4][B]*UPDATE* *UPDATE* *UPDATE*[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] Please review the following updates and let me know if you have any questions, concerns or issues: [list] [*][b]Park[/b] - [URL=http://www.indy.org/indianapolis/web/jsp/whattodo/detail.jsp?c=8089454:militarypark:detail&x=1152798154134]Military Park[/URL], (nothing is currently listed on their events calendar for that day) [S]a little over a mile from the Hyatt and Embassy, a little over 1.5 miles from the Westin[/S] Sidereal Knight corrected me on the distance, as it isn't that far - the distance I looked at assumed driving, including one-way streets going the other way first. [*][b]Time[/b] - Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 9:00am until 4:00pm (come when you want, stay as long as you want) [*][b]Attendees[/b] - We currently have 20 people who have shown interest in attending. [U]PLEASE RESPOND IN THIS THREAD IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, SO THAT I WILL HAVE AS ACCURATE A COUNT AS POSSIBLE[/U] [*][b]Consumables[/b] - Bread, sandwich meat, chips, water and soda will be available. [*][b]Activities[/b] - At the very least, a frisbee will be available. I am running a pick-up game from 9am-1pm at the picnic ([URL=http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=162564]One Opening Left[/URL]). People are encouraged to run a pick-up game, bring cards or a board game and play, bring other equipment (balls or whatnot) to play with. [*][b]Cost[/b] - If you'd like to donate a few dollars to the cause, it would be appreciated, but is not required. [*][b]Contingency[/b] - A contingency plan will be developed on-site at GenCon, as I will need to scope out the area for a suitable location. [*][b]Tasks[/b] - I have need for volunteers to perform the following tasks: [/list] [List=1] [*][i]Communications Guy/Gal[/i] - Someone to communicate with the Ennies booth, so that people will have a place to learn the status of the picnic. This person does not need to be working the booth (but should either provide me with his/her cell phone number so that I can reach him/her or perhaps can borrow my cell phone [b][u](can be split up to cover the time)[/u][/b]). [*][i]Assistant Guy/Gal[/i] - Someone to assist where necessary. Basically, this person would help me to keep things moving. Direct people to where the consumables are, grab a frisbee and play catch with Stebbins if he looks bored, get stuff if necessary [b][u](can be split up to cover the time)[/u][/b]. [*][i]Cleanup Guy/Gal[/i] - Someone to help cleanup at the end of the picnic. The picnic will end at 4pm or earlier if nobody is left attending [b][u](only needed after 2pm)[/u][/b]. [/list] [CENTER][U][B]FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS:[/B][/U][/CENTER] [list] [*][b]Time[/b] - Should this be changed to better accomodate people (perhaps Sunday morning would work better next year)? [*][b]Events[/b] - Should we do anything specific games? Should we add prizes? [*][b]Feedback[/b] - Was it worth your time? Did you notice anything that I could have done better? [*][b]Miscellaneous[/b] - Do you have any other comments? [/list] [CENTER][SIZE=4][B]*END OF UPDATE* *END OF UPDATE* *END OF UPDATE*[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] The purpose of this thread is to gauge interest in a Saturday picnic (barring bad weather, of course) at a nearby park. The location is as of yet unknown, but I hope to locate a few alternatives in the case that one or more are busy. [b][u]Possible Picnic Goers[/u][/b] [list=1] [*]FickleGM* [*]MrsFickleGM [*]DaveStebbins (?) [*]Sidereal Knight (I'm not sure if your post was just for logistics or if you are interested in attending) [*]reveal* [*]Seanaci [*]Xath [*]Dire Wolf [*]Queenie122 [*]Crothian [*]Ethernaut* [*]Steve Jung [*]Cthulhu's Librarian [*]JediSoth [*]Piratecat [*]Rel [*]Quartermoon (sorry, I told ;) ) [*]nakia* [*]Fett527 [*]Fett527's +1(?) [*]Ds Da Man* [*]jcfiala [*]jcfiala's wife(?) [*]Seri(?) [*]Seri+1(?) [*]Seri+2(?) [*]Seri+3(?) [*]Seri+4(?) [*]Boz(?) [*]Mrs. Boz(?) [*]Seonaid* [/list] * Participating in - [URL=http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=162564]D&D - Heroes For Sale! SOLD! (9am - 1pm)[/URL] I realize that some people aren't as fond of the outdoors (especially during the summer in Indy) and it isn't a problem if you do not want to take part. I also realize that there are still things going, like the booth, seminars, games, etc. With all of this in mind, here is my current idea (I am [S]deviating from my previous idea of a longer timeline in that I think that a shorter gathering will work better[/S] sticking with the idea of a longer timeline, since I'll be starting my game early): [list] [*]Prior to 9am on Saturday, I locate a space that will accomodate us (with the help of the natives). [*]From 9am to 4 pm (or everyone leaves), I will hang out in the park. [*]At 4pm or when we call it quits, anyone still around can help clean up and head back to the convention center. [/list] Activities can include: [list] [*]Chips, sandwiches, soda - I'll supply some stuff, but feel free to bring your own (I'm not going to specify anything else, of course) ;) [*]Outdoor activities - plenty of stores around to get frisbees, football, etc. (I'll bring at least a frisbee, if nothing else) [*]Games - cards, dice, rpgs - there will be enough time for a scheduled game if you want to do some outdoor roleplaying [*]Socialize - just hang out, come late, leave early [/list] Considerations: [list] [*]Location - the closer the better [*]Attendees - to better know how much space we will require [*]Food and Drink - for the most part, this will be a bring your own, but obviously people can coordinate to get supplies [*]Sunscreen - very important to avoid sunburns [*]Schedule - for any games so that people know who is doing what (only necessary for games that need a list of participants, such as a roleplaying game) [/list] This is what I have so far. What I am looking for now is an indication of how interested people are, recommendations and opinions. If this looks feasible, I will start a signup. Well, that's all for now... [/QUOTE]
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