Comments on: Game Day at Jessamyn's (MoMu)

Game Day at Jessamyn's (MoMu)

jessamyn — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:37:40 -0800

MeFi is 15. I have hot dogs. You have games. Let's hang out in a shady spot by a big table and not let our pale skin get all blotchy in the direct sunlight.

There are two possible weekends and two days in each weekend. Possible dates for me: July 12, 13, 19 or 20th. Any of those work better than any others? This is more of a one-day than a weekend thing but if people need to crash there we can accommodate, probably. I'll provide dinner-ish stuff (grilled something, let me know about food preferences) you bring snacks and drinks. Looking forward to seeing people. Please note: Address on map is not actual address. Contact me if you need the actual address.

By: not_on_display

not_on_display — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:37:48 -0800

I like this idea very much.

By: backseatpilot

backseatpilot — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:48:34 -0800

I think I'm free either weekend, no real preference. Also happy to drive folks from Camberville.

By: backseatpilot

backseatpilot — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 15:46:09 -0800

Oh! And I made an impulsive purchase of a kubb set, so I will bring that.

By: DiscourseMarker

DiscourseMarker — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:36:50 -0800

Definitely up for this, but will have to wait for Horace Rumpole's input on what Saturday he is working in July. I just bought Alhambra, which I've only played once, but it was a lot of fun, and much quicker than Tammany Hall!

By: Aznable

Aznable — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:25:39 -0800

I'm interested. Saturday is probably better than a Sunday, and the 19th is probably better than the 11th. But really I could finangle any of those dates so whenever everyone else is free is a-ok by me.

By: bondcliff

bondcliff — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:06:41 -0800

I would totally be up for this but I'll be away during all those dates. Darn it! This is when I always go away, which now that I think about it is the reason I missed all the ten year celebrations. Why couldn't MeFi have been started in March? Maybe I should have a 15th anniversary meetup in rural Quebec. Poutine for all!

By: maryr

maryr — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:10:55 -0800

I'm in pending transportation, which I can probably procure from backsestpilot it seems. Uh, sorry, I gotta go. the groomsman is about to take his pants off so they can put the garter on him for ten years good luck.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:33:32 -0800

The 19th is probably better for me by a hair, so if DM and HR can do that date, let's call it and get down to planning details about snacks! Let us know when you know!

By: Slap*Happy

Slap*Happy — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:25:42 -0800

I and the ever-lovely SO are in. I can provide transport and =perhaps= lodging for game-addicted regulars without either in the greater RI/South Shore MA area.

By: FAMOUS MONSTER

FAMOUS MONSTER — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:36:42 -0800

This sounds like the kind of thing I'd do.

By: Horace Rumpole

Horace Rumpole — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 23:56:53 -0800

The 19th should work for me--I'm in!

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 06:24:38 -0800

Interested -- Saturdays better than Sundays, no particular preference about the weekend.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 06:33:59 -0800

Okay, the 19th it is. Confirming. Here's my basic thought. - come by at 1-ish, after lunch - we'll have snacks and drinks and music, some lame games (so bring the good ones) and a lot of tables and chairs - we'll have some sort of grilled dinner (let me know if you have food restrictions) in the 6-7 area. Rain plan is order some pizzas or you'll all eat quinoa and chourico and like it I'll send the address to anyone who doesn't have it, but the place is on Main Road in Westport MA and I think most of you have been there. If the weather is nice traffic may be annoying, so be forewarned. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

By: Aznable

Aznable — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:26:24 -0800

I'm in. Do please send me the address. Any special game requests from anyone? What do people like to play?

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 09:30:59 -0800

Sent info to the email in your profile, if that's not a good one, email me with a better one. I like shorter (30-45 min) games that you can play and chitchat during. I really liked Qwirkle from the last meetup and funky path and tile games. I also love Kubb so there may be some outdoor kubb-play but it will not be mandatory.

By: DiscourseMarker

DiscourseMarker — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 10:21:50 -0800

Yay! Also, HR and I can provide a ride for 2-3 people from the general Cambridge area if needed.

By: Aznable

Aznable — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 10:27:15 -0800

Got the address. I'll scour my collection for funky path and tile games. If anyone else in the central CT area wants to come and would like to car pool, drop me a line.

By: Room 641-A

Room 641-A — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 10:35:18 -0800

Address on map is not actual address. Please be Santa Monica.

By: not_on_display

not_on_display — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 10:59:31 -0800

I love Kubb, if only for the chance it gives me to quote this classic. THE FUN CANNOT BE HALTED.

By: Diablevert

Diablevert — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 11:08:01 -0800

Would be down, but I might be signed up for a road race already, need to check my dates.

By: ignignokt

ignignokt — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 11:52:13 -0800

Metroid Baby and I hope to come and hum the Theme for your Summer Place. We can also give rides from the Somerbridge.

By: ocherdraco

ocherdraco — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:16:19 -0800

Can I RSVP as a maybe, even though it's probably a pie-in-the-sky, not-actually-gonna-happen sort of maybe? Because this sounds like such a wonderful meetup and right up my alley, even though it's not right up the street from me.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:16:53 -0800

Sure. There will be folks coming from the Providence area so there's a possibility of a get-a-ride-from-the-train sort of situation.

By: xingcat

xingcat — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:19:32 -0800

Peter and I would love to game with y'all again, if you'll have us!

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:39:38 -0800

Absolutely!

By: daisyace

daisyace — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 06:32:00 -0800

I'd love to come, and I'd love to take one of you up on a ride, preferably from anywhere along Mass Ave between Harvard Square and Arlington, or from anywhere along the red line. I have Pandemic somewhere, I think.

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:46:34 -0800

I would love to come if I can wrangle a wride...do you still have a spot in your car, DiscourseMarker? I will repay you in meat-rain research

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:47:31 -0800

or metroinokt. whosoever

By: DiscourseMarker

DiscourseMarker — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:05:06 -0800

Yup, spot still available threeants. Memail me your details. And daisyace I'm close to Arlington, so if you also want to memail me we can figure out logistics.

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:03:57 -0800

Also thanks jessamyn for soliciting dietary needs! I'm vegetarian, but don't fret about it if it's an issue-- I am content to eat the traditional dish of my people, A Piece of Iceberg Lettuce.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:14:36 -0800

Are you okay with stuff cooked on a grill that has, in the past, had meat on it? It's fine if the answer is no, I'll just adjust accordingly.

By: Diablevert

Diablevert — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:19:56 -0800

Hello -- doublechecked and I am free that day. Can I bring something? Dessert, salad? I like to cook and would be happy to contribute, but if you've got it all nailed down that's cool.

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:37:33 -0800

Yep, that's fine, thanks for asking! I guess as long as it's not like, the Item was literally cooking in an inch of another item's meatfat.

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:38:28 -0800

Also I plan to bring my famous* peanut noodle salad as an offering *not famous

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:51:00 -0800

Can I bring something? Dessert, salad? Salad would be awesome. There's a big kitchen, so totally okay to bring stuff and prepare on-site if that's easier. I am really hoping we can get special guest appearance by My Sister who is not only totally great but an amazing cook. Yay everyone, this will be fun.

By: geegollygosh

geegollygosh — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:41:35 -0800

Huh. I've never been to a meetup but I can literally see Westport from where I work and I'll be getting done with work around 3. Plus games are fun. So... maybe?

By: backseatpilot

backseatpilot — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:40:31 -0800

We have a ton of homemade pickles that we didn't eat quickly enough over the winter, I'll bring those so I can make more pickles.

By: backseatpilot

backseatpilot — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:43:09 -0800

Oh, and if we have anything fresh from the garden I can bring some of that, too.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:26:20 -0800

geegollygosh you should totally stop by!

By: peacheater

peacheater — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:04:32 -0800

Wish we could come, but we'll be out of the country at that time. Hope you all have a great time!

By: threeants

threeants — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:22:13 -0800

aaaah I keep forgetting to ask you, backseatpilot, could you share the recipe for that RIDICULOUS cranberry chutney you made for the meetup at your place? (if it's not some sort of ghost-guarded family secret.) it was truly a thing to behold and betaste.

By: backseatpilot

backseatpilot — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:26:05 -0800

Cranberry? Are you thinking of the red onion spread? I can't remember anything I made that had cranberries in it...

By: threeants

threeants — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:54:54 -0800

hmm, must have been the red onion! It was spicy and tart and red.

By: backseatpilot

backseatpilot — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:56:26 -0800

Ah! hot chili chutney.

By: threeants

threeants — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:57:07 -0800

thank you!!

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 06:34:16 -0800

OK, I just got a copy of Ascension and some of it's expansions, so I will bring that plus King of Tokyo, Sentinels of the Multiverse, and a couple of smaller games.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:00:39 -0800

Now is the time to let me know if you - need an address/directions/ride - have special food requirements or concerns - don't know what to bring - would like to stay over (there is room but we'd like to plan for it) I have things like sunscreen and bug spray and fridge space.

By: backseatpilot

backseatpilot — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:57:49 -0800

i am on a strict diet of peanuts and beer

By: maryrussell

maryrussell — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:59:15 -0800

I have a work/family conflict so will regretfully move myself to the "no" column. Have fun everyone!

By: Metroid Baby

Metroid Baby — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 06:14:21 -0800

I have not yet decided on a snacky-type thing to make, so I am open to requests!

By: Diagonalize

Diagonalize — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 17:32:18 -0800

Oh, oh, my lurker husband and I would love to drop by, if that's okay! We haven't seen MA-fites in ages, and Westport isn't too far off. We can bring games/food/sacrifices to the dark lord if appropriate!

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 18:07:16 -0800

Totally come by and bring the lurker husband! Email me if you need directions/info.

By: threeants

threeants — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 18:41:16 -0800

I have not yet decided on a snacky-type thing to make, so I am open to requests! backseatpilot's hot chili chutney!!! (see above)

By: threeants

threeants — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 18:42:41 -0800

I'm not making that ambrosia myself only because I fear flying too close to the sun

By: cocoagirl

cocoagirl — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:39:18 -0800

Dang, this is lining up with my sudden free Saturday afternoon and a breakfast meet-up I have in Marshfield at 7:30 the next morning. Could I pretty please get the address and could I take you up on the offer of a couch? I definitely prefer my own bed but would love a plan B if things run late. I will definitely bring food.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:53:52 -0800

Info sent to the email address hidden in your profile. Email me if that's not the right place to send stuff. You are welcome to a place here, no hassle, no problem.

By: ignignokt

ignignokt — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:02:20 -0800

I also need the address!

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:16:23 -0800

Sent!

By: backseatpilot

backseatpilot — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:01:47 -0800

If I have the time on Friday, I'll make the chutney. (Don't believe that 30 minute estimate on the website - charring all those peppers on the stovetop takes a long time. Doing it on the grill takes about three minutes, so maybe I'll find an excuse to light that up for dinner Friday.)

By: maryr

maryr — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:16:33 -0800

I will be bringing blueberry bars, although now I am tempted to make ambrosia. I'll also be bringing MeFi manicure supplies (I think I have an acceptable blue, green, white, maybe gray?, and I bought a yellow pen thing. And sparkles, of course)

By: Metroid Baby

Metroid Baby — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:41:27 -0800

I have gray if we're doing this MeFi manicure thing (though drying nails make games and snacks kinda difficult). Also white glitter for special snowflakes.

By: Aznable

Aznable — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:12:49 -0800

I don't know what to bring. Do people like soda? I can bring a case of Hosmer if that's the sort of thing that might be in need. It's a 2 hour drive for me, so I suppose it might not be a bad idea to reserve a crash spot if things go super late. If that's ok.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:20:37 -0800

Crash spot reserved. I like soda. I'm a diet soda person so if you could tuck in a few of those (or some seltzers) I'd be super pleased. Will email you directions/info.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:18:44 -0800

OK I have gone shopping and am now done shopping. House has - hot dogs, not dogs, buns, condiments - a lot of little bags of random chips - iced tea and coffee, seltzer, Fresca, diet coke-ish drink, milk, a few beers, some liquor, some wine - peppers and onions, apples - cheddar cheese and crackers - random popsicles - marshmallows My sister is on call with the MA State Police so will not be joining us which is a huge bummer. Feel free to toss any more questions my way. Look forward to seeing people on Saturday.

By: not_on_display

not_on_display — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:20:17 -0800

I have received word that there will be bocce, and possibly croquet. The lawn is huge, so multiple games can be held simultaneously. Bocce vs. Kubb! Also, there are frogs in a pond, so many games of "spot the frog" can be played. If anyone has a frisbee, feel free to bring it -- the lawn is that big.

By: threeants

threeants — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:46:30 -0800

If I have the time on Friday, I'll make the chutney. oh jesus, I can't believe I actually guilted someone into making The Chutney. I am the worst / A WINNER

By: cocoagirl

cocoagirl — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:06:05 -0800

Seems like we could be rowdy enough to draw the Staties... (Details received, thanks!)

By: ignignokt

ignignokt — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 05:05:04 -0800

We have one spot in our car, if anyone still needs a ride. We're leaving from the Somerville/Cambridge area. The one caveat is that there is a slight chance that some unexpected pregnancy-related thing could cause us to bail.

By: klausness

klausness — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:17:38 -0800

How do we contact you for the actual address? Via a note here?

By: maryr

maryr — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:21:22 -0800

Yessssssssssss bocce. I love and am terrible at bocce, or as I prefer to call it, pétanque, because god, that is a great word. (Those Hosmer sodas look AWESOME and I would happily pay you back if you brought me some ginger beer/black cherry/lime rickey...)

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:28:48 -0800

Via a note here? I emailed you at your email address in your profile. Drop me an email if you did not get it and let me know if you have more questions.

By: daisyace

daisyace — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:26:25 -0800

I have browned the butter for the cookies I'm going to try out on you. I think I have an aerobie, for slightly reduced risk to MeFi-manicures. Though for unimpeded snacking, a MeFi pedicure sounds better. I think I have bocce too, in case we might need an extra. And two bottles of Hopsters beer that a firm seeking my patronage just sent me in a fancy clever box. Apparently, one is for right-brained thinkers (a coffee & cocoa infused stout), and the other for left-brains (a vanilla ale). They suggest a black & tan for balance.

By: maryr

maryr — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 08:19:08 -0800

daisyace, will you be my new best friend?

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:44:46 -0800

I will probably check this thread when I wake up and then not return to it. People who need to get ahold of me can text my cell at 508-415-XXXX and I can fill in blanks or give extra information. Driveway is smallish so if you arrive early and think you may need to leave early, you may want to park on the street so as not to get parked in. The door right next to the garage door is the Greg Brady room and not the house, go through the doorway to the right of that and you'll find people. Anyone who needs/wants to stay over can be accommodated. Really looking forward to seeing everyone.

By: rmd1023

rmd1023 — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 21:05:24 -0800

I was hoping I could make it, since I'm not heading down to Dennis, but instead I am NO FUN up here in Somerville.

By: cocoagirl

cocoagirl — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 06:35:40 -0800

I'm aiming to arrive sometime between 3-5pm. I've got limited cargo space but will aim for quality contributions if not quantity.

By: klausness

klausness — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 14:51:59 -0800

Sorry, I was hoping to make it, but something came up at the last minute. Hope you're all having fun.

By: bondcliff

bondcliff — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 19:29:43 -0800

I am in the wilds of Quebec and so bummed I missed this. I hope y'all had a great time and I hope to see some (or all) of you at another game night in the future. Happy 15th, MeFi!

By: DiscourseMarker

DiscourseMarker — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 20:44:41 -0800

Yay! That was a super-awesome MeFi 15 party!! Thanks again Jessamyn for hosting. It was great to see everybody!

By: Aznable

Aznable — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:17:27 -0800

Awesome time, everyone. Thank you, Jessamyn for putting this together!

By: daisyace

daisyace — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 04:34:41 -0800

Thank you, Jessamyn! I had so much fun. Great to spend time with everyone with the perfect setting, food, drinks, and games... And I have sparkly toes to remember it by.

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 06:52:38 -0800

I had a super-great time, although I'm still puzzled that, in Star Trek Catan, you can have access to water without having access to oxygen....

By: threeants

threeants — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:12:29 -0800

Thanks for the amazing party, jessamyn!! It was so fun. Thanks also Discourse Rumpole and Metroinokt for the rides. Walking would have taken a while.

By: threeants

threeants — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:14:14 -0800

and thanks for the everdelicious relish, backseatpilot. initiate phase II of mind control project

By: ignignokt

ignignokt — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:31:15 -0800

Yeah, quite a kickass time! Great job hosting, Jessamyn and NOD, and great job being cool everyone. Photos added of some of you guys playing Dixit and of that super good view. Oh, yeah, re: people that asked about my username, it's the green guy.

By: grobstein

grobstein — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:51:23 -0800

Wow! Thanks, Jessamyn, for a great party. Wonderful to meet new friends and see old friends. And a special thanks to the folks who reintroduced me to Ascension, which I guess is kinda cool after all! I've been playing a little on my phone, but it turns out I don't have any Playdek friends to play with! Send me an invite to "grobstein" on there, yes please kthxbye.

By: Metroid Baby

Metroid Baby — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:01:21 -0800

So much fun! Thanks for hosting, Jessamyn, and thanks for being fun and hilarious and awesome, everyone! I ate about four pounds of food and I still want some Italian pasta from the pasta planet.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:01:17 -0800

Big thanks to everyone who could make it and brought food and games. I had a terrific time. Thanks cocoagirl for the little jam surprise this morning. We've been sitting on the couch drinking coffee and eating leftover pasta, broccoli salad, relish, guacamole, cheese, carrots, sodas and not dogs. I'm so pleased people were able to make the trip and spend so much time hanging out. I'll upload some photos later. For now we're going to return the recyclables and buy some suet for the birds and then probably go right back to chilling on the couch. Yay summer!

By: the young rope-rider

the young rope-rider — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:58:38 -0800

That was wonderful, thank you! I couldn't imagine having a nicer time.

By: Diagonalize

Diagonalize — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 13:55:19 -0800

So much fun! Thanks for hosting and making all the magic happen!

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:27:15 -0800

Added some photos, had a few "not sure what this is" questions. Feel free to add notes.

By: Poegar Tryden

Poegar Tryden — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 15:13:22 -0800

Thanks to Jessamyn for hosting and to everyone for a great time! Really enjoyed hanging out with people, eating the awesome food, and playing Star Trek Catan and Time's Up (even though I was terrible at it). Hope to see everyone again next time!

By: not_on_display

not_on_display — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:10:30 -0800

that. was. fun. Thanks youse guize for making it so. I eate your leftovers. I eat all your leftovers. mgobblgobblgommmphm

By: Rustic Etruscan

Rustic Etruscan — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:34:48 -0800

Thanks to everyone for making it such a good time! Hope to see you all at other meetups!

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 05:06:34 -0800

Thanks for hosting and making all the magic happen! Wait. People were playing Magic? I think I would have noticed that.

By: Slap*Happy

Slap*Happy — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:53:32 -0800

No, they were playing some other cheesy fantasy-based card game that has an iPad app version I downloaded and I don't think I've slept since then what day is it halp

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:48:27 -0800

I propose the following subsites be renamed based on 90s Trivial Pursuit: MeFi-- Important AskMe-- Oops IRL-- Hanging

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:59:24 -0800

also all MeTa complaints have to be presented in the form of Dixit cards

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:02:13 -0800

elven queen with scepter sitting on a throne of fire I totally agree; shadowy labyrinth accented by portentous birds, flowers, and butterflies.

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:04:23 -0800

basically I feel like turning the site into a jungian fever dream could really defuse conflict between community members

By: Slap*Happy

Slap*Happy — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:50:56 -0800

basically I feel like turning the site into a jungian fever dream You mean it's not one already?

By: threeants

threeants — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 15:18:12 -0800

This post was deleted for the following reason: man made out of autumn leaves walking with a cane into the dusking sunset.

By: Rustic Etruscan

Rustic Etruscan — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:52:31 -0800

yaaaaaaay somebody picked my card