ColdChef and Daughter in NYC
posted July 1, 2014 8:54 AM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Sat August 2 at 2:30 PM, Central Park, Sheep's Meadow
Sheep Meadow, 65th Street Transverse, New York, NY, USA (Map & Directions)
For her tenth birthday, my oldest daughter asked for a trip to New York City (we're from Louisiana.) No trip would be complete without a MetaFilter meetup. We're CONFIRMED!
Potluck-style picnic in Sheep's Meadow of Central Park on Saturday, August 2, 2014 around 2:30pm.
(Also, we've got a fairly full schedule for the rest of the week, but if you have an idea of something we must try or if you have some incredible hook-up for tourists, please MeMail me.)
(Also, we've got a fairly full schedule for the rest of the week, but if you have an idea of something we must try or if you have some incredible hook-up for tourists, please MeMail me.)
Woohoo, I am in! A picnic in the park could be a lot of fun.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:06 AM on July 1, 2014
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:06 AM on July 1, 2014
I'm in! And I know Central Park is probably more of a "thing" for a first visit, but I can suggest an alternative - Governors' Island would be lovely and has a lot of things to do and see (mini golf! Art exhibits! Groves of hammocks! Funky food carts!)
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 3:04 AM on July 2, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 3:04 AM on July 2, 2014
Oo, that could be fun, although it looks like there is a concert there at 4 pm that day, not sure if that makes the place too crazy?
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:35 AM on July 2, 2014
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:35 AM on July 2, 2014
Not at all - that's at the "beach club," which is actually a fairly small spot tucked away near the ferry from Manhattan. Most of the rest of everything is set away from that spot - GI is about 2 miles in circumference so that still leaves a TON of room to explore.
Ooh, I just found pictures of this years' minigolf course! It's an artists' collective that creates it each year.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:41 AM on July 2, 2014
Ooh, I just found pictures of this years' minigolf course! It's an artists' collective that creates it each year.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:41 AM on July 2, 2014
PMed you re: tourist stuff
posted by TravellingCari at 7:11 AM on July 2, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by TravellingCari at 7:11 AM on July 2, 2014 [1 favorite]
I know Central Park is probably more of a "thing" for a first visit, but I can suggest an alternative - Governors' Island would be lovely and has a lot of things to do and see (mini golf! Art exhibits! Groves of hammocks! Funky food carts!)
Hmmm. That might be better for a "middle of the week" activity for us. She's pretty jazzed about seeing Central Park.
posted by ColdChef at 1:11 PM on July 2, 2014
Hmmm. That might be better for a "middle of the week" activity for us. She's pretty jazzed about seeing Central Park.
posted by ColdChef at 1:11 PM on July 2, 2014
Ooh, I just found pictures of this years' minigolf course! It's an artists' collective that creates it each year.
EC, you should FPP that!
posted by Room 641-A at 8:58 AM on July 3, 2014
EC, you should FPP that!
posted by Room 641-A at 8:58 AM on July 3, 2014
You, of course, know where to find me, and my store has tons of great kid's stuff. Plus there's a great Candy and Sno-Cone stand near by. They sometimes have beer flavored jelly beans.
posted by jonmc at 8:05 AM on July 8, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by jonmc at 8:05 AM on July 8, 2014 [1 favorite]
I've got some social obligations that weekend, but I hope to be there!
posted by ocherdraco at 2:08 PM on July 9, 2014
posted by ocherdraco at 2:08 PM on July 9, 2014
A&^&^S&^6S&^FSFHFHA&^^S*&*&*#%DF im out of town that weekend.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 8:26 PM on July 15, 2014
posted by Potomac Avenue at 8:26 PM on July 15, 2014
So, a picnic seems to be going nowhere. How about a DIM SUM dinner Saturday night?
posted by ColdChef at 7:07 AM on July 16, 2014
posted by ColdChef at 7:07 AM on July 16, 2014
I LIKE THE PICNIC IDEA (keep Dim Sum as rain/heat check). The Sheep's Meadow is the most iconic of the picnicy areas so that's probobly the best (I mean the best place to picnic I think is is in the way north part in the hilltop children's garden but it kind of looks like every park everywhere) It's gonna be hoooooot around noon but brunch-y like 2:30 would be nice. Pot-luck style? Everyone brings a thing?
posted by The Whelk at 10:47 AM on July 16, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by The Whelk at 10:47 AM on July 16, 2014 [1 favorite]
Fair enough! Let's say everyone brings a thing, 2:30ish in the Sheep's Meadow. I'll MeMail my phone number to anyone who wants to keep in touch.
posted by ColdChef at 12:34 PM on July 16, 2014
posted by ColdChef at 12:34 PM on July 16, 2014
PLUS, you can hit all the Central Park landmarks beforehand and then sit down have a nice lunch.
posted by The Whelk at 12:40 PM on July 16, 2014
posted by The Whelk at 12:40 PM on July 16, 2014
If anyone has a beach or lawn umbrella I encourage brining it.
posted by The Whelk at 12:41 PM on July 16, 2014
posted by The Whelk at 12:41 PM on July 16, 2014
Mannn I totally want to come but I may or may not be out of town.
posted by showbiz_liz at 1:11 PM on July 16, 2014
posted by showbiz_liz at 1:11 PM on July 16, 2014
Yesss! I can make it! Yaaaaay!
posted by ocherdraco at 1:43 PM on July 16, 2014
posted by ocherdraco at 1:43 PM on July 16, 2014
Someone is bringing sheep, yes?
posted by unannihilated at 7:01 AM on July 19, 2014 [3 favorites]
posted by unannihilated at 7:01 AM on July 19, 2014 [3 favorites]
Hurray!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 8:51 AM on July 24, 2014
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 8:51 AM on July 24, 2014
Now that this is on ON THE HORIZON do we want to do any preliminary planning? Sheep's Meadow is kind of big so ...blankets? A sign? A big sparkly pinwheel planted in the ground?
posted by The Whelk at 1:18 PM on July 27, 2014
posted by The Whelk at 1:18 PM on July 27, 2014
See this is why we need a flag!
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 8:06 PM on July 27, 2014
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 8:06 PM on July 27, 2014
Exactly.
I got nothing to do this week so I nominate myself to be point on organization such as it is and making us well-stocked and easy to find.
posted by The Whelk at 8:43 PM on July 27, 2014
I got nothing to do this week so I nominate myself to be point on organization such as it is and making us well-stocked and easy to find.
posted by The Whelk at 8:43 PM on July 27, 2014
(also I live close enough to like, run home for things so)
posted by The Whelk at 8:43 PM on July 27, 2014
posted by The Whelk at 8:43 PM on July 27, 2014
I think I'm gonna bake cookies- these are catching my eye.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 11:43 AM on July 28, 2014
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 11:43 AM on July 28, 2014
Interesting question - there is a free concert by Dr. John in Central Park at 3. Would we be close enough to hear it? Should we endeavor to get close enough to hear it (without being in the middle of the throng)?
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:12 PM on July 28, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:12 PM on July 28, 2014
In past meetups at Sheep's Meadow, we tend to stick toward the northwest side under some of the trees. I like shade! And I hate to be that person, but I'm seeing a chance of rain on Saturday, do we have a rain plan?
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 6:27 AM on July 29, 2014
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 6:27 AM on July 29, 2014
I think the Northwest corner is best too and it's within walking distance of Summerstage for the interested - Wunderground has a chance of thunderstorms on Saturday - we should keep an eye on it but Sunday has 20% as of right now.
posted by The Whelk at 10:48 AM on July 29, 2014
posted by The Whelk at 10:48 AM on July 29, 2014
Sounds like it'd also be in earshot of Summerstage, then (dig the music, not too keen on the crowds).
I may bring pie.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:09 AM on July 29, 2014
I may bring pie.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:09 AM on July 29, 2014
I don' t have any suggestions for a rain plan, but I think it is an excellent idea that we develop one, TPS. I will try to think of a suggestion.
As to refreshments, computech & I are planning on bringing a cooler packed with soda, water, maybe gatorade/juice and beer.
I know what the rules are for the Park but I have also heard if you are discreet (e.g., drink out of non-transparent cups, keep all empties in a black garbage bag) you should be ok.
However, I don't drink and have never been to a picnic in the park with alcohol. Can someone with relevant experience weigh in?
posted by mlis at 9:33 PM on July 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
As to refreshments, computech & I are planning on bringing a cooler packed with soda, water, maybe gatorade/juice and beer.
I know what the rules are for the Park but I have also heard if you are discreet (e.g., drink out of non-transparent cups, keep all empties in a black garbage bag) you should be ok.
However, I don't drink and have never been to a picnic in the park with alcohol. Can someone with relevant experience weigh in?
posted by mlis at 9:33 PM on July 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
I saw the travelers yesterday, they are in good spirits! Looking forward to Saturday. They fly out on Sunday, so any rain plans would have to be for Saturday.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:20 AM on July 30, 2014
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:20 AM on July 30, 2014
Sorry to miss this as I'll be traveling but I can weigh in on this:
I know what the rules are for the Park but I have also heard if you are discreet (e.g., drink out of non-transparent cups, keep all empties in a black garbage bag) you should be ok.
However, I don't drink and have never been to a picnic in the park with alcohol. Can someone with relevant experience weigh in?
Basically as long as you're not a drunk idiot drawing attention to yourself, you're fine. The Conservancy staff aren't going to come and test your drink unless you give them reason. Plastic cups are your friend, don't drink from obvious alcoholic containers and stay quiet. You'll be fine.
posted by TravellingCari at 6:37 AM on July 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
I know what the rules are for the Park but I have also heard if you are discreet (e.g., drink out of non-transparent cups, keep all empties in a black garbage bag) you should be ok.
However, I don't drink and have never been to a picnic in the park with alcohol. Can someone with relevant experience weigh in?
Basically as long as you're not a drunk idiot drawing attention to yourself, you're fine. The Conservancy staff aren't going to come and test your drink unless you give them reason. Plastic cups are your friend, don't drink from obvious alcoholic containers and stay quiet. You'll be fine.
posted by TravellingCari at 6:37 AM on July 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
Yeah I'm planning on bringing some of those canned champagne things. Just don;t be luridly a jerk about it and you're fine. No one pesters the guys sipping wine at summerstage shows.
WUnderground is showing 50% chance of "scattered showers" for Saturday - Dim Sum was mentioned above is that still available if we get rained out?
posted by The Whelk at 7:53 AM on July 30, 2014
WUnderground is showing 50% chance of "scattered showers" for Saturday - Dim Sum was mentioned above is that still available if we get rained out?
posted by The Whelk at 7:53 AM on July 30, 2014
Camping was cancelled for rain! I'm in!
posted by showbiz_liz at 9:47 AM on July 30, 2014
posted by showbiz_liz at 9:47 AM on July 30, 2014
We are having such a great week so far that we're using the power of positive thinking to drive away the rain. We, therefore have no alternative plans. We will probably regret this. Check this space Saturday if we are forced to scramble for other plans.
posted by ColdChef at 9:18 PM on July 30, 2014
posted by ColdChef at 9:18 PM on July 30, 2014
May I suggest that since the Museum of Natural History has "pay what you want" entry, that our rain plan be everybody pays $1 to get into the museum and congregates by the ammonite fossil in the Grand Gallery (the room with the long boat, clearly marked with a boat on the AMNH map)?
posted by ocherdraco at 10:00 PM on July 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by ocherdraco at 10:00 PM on July 30, 2014 [1 favorite]
A museum works well for us! Hoping to bring our wild & crazy toddler, he'd love to room to run.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:21 AM on July 31, 2014
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:21 AM on July 31, 2014
Ooh, a museum would actually be awesome.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 9:11 AM on July 31, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 9:11 AM on July 31, 2014
Well, the way the forecast is shaping up, it looks like we will be indoors.
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 6:11 PM on July 31, 2014
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 6:11 PM on July 31, 2014
Yeah the rain plan is looking increasingly likely, we should switch over to that.
posted by The Whelk at 8:46 AM on August 1, 2014
posted by The Whelk at 8:46 AM on August 1, 2014
For those who have not done the pay-what-you-want thing at AMNH before: when you're at the ticket counter, all you need to do is say the number of people and how much you're paying: "I would like two adult tickets for one dollar each, please." (Or however much you'd like to pay.) The cashier will not bat an eye.
posted by ocherdraco at 11:30 AM on August 1, 2014
posted by ocherdraco at 11:30 AM on August 1, 2014
Ok! We will be in the museum at 2:30 tomorrow in the Grand Gallery.
posted by ColdChef at 4:10 PM on August 1, 2014
posted by ColdChef at 4:10 PM on August 1, 2014
Dumb question - the Grand Gallery is the main hall with the dinosaur, yes? Or the one with all the teddy Roosevelt dioramas?
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 3:37 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 3:37 AM on August 2, 2014
Wait, answered my own question - it's the one with the canoe.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 3:39 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 3:39 AM on August 2, 2014
We're excited! We might be late, but we'll text ColdChef for updates.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 6:52 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 6:52 AM on August 2, 2014
Actually, probably not going to make it, please do say whether you're at the museum or park.
posted by Hactar at 10:00 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by Hactar at 10:00 AM on August 2, 2014
On my way to the museum now!
posted by ocherdraco at 10:42 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by ocherdraco at 10:42 AM on August 2, 2014
Putting shoes on, ironically it looks like the rain is gonna hit later than we thought. Sigh. Off I go!
posted by The Whelk at 11:02 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by The Whelk at 11:02 AM on August 2, 2014
Something came up and turns out I wouldn't be able to make it until much later. What's the game plan? Are you guys just hanging out at the museum for a few hours or are you going for dinner or anything afterward?
posted by unannihilated at 11:07 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by unannihilated at 11:07 AM on August 2, 2014
Line to get into the museum is super crazy long. We're out front under the statue of Roosevelt.
posted by ColdChef at 11:19 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by ColdChef at 11:19 AM on August 2, 2014
Argh. Subway is taking too long and I'm no longer going to have time to go to the museum and back before my best friend's bachelorette party starts this afternoon.
Grar. Have fun, guys. I'm sorry I can't be there.
posted by ocherdraco at 11:27 AM on August 2, 2014
Grar. Have fun, guys. I'm sorry I can't be there.
posted by ocherdraco at 11:27 AM on August 2, 2014
I am also here and also under the statue a d wearing a black sweater and white pants
posted by The Whelk at 11:27 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by The Whelk at 11:27 AM on August 2, 2014
Wait, you are under the Roosevelt statue? I'm at the room with the canoe!
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:35 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:35 AM on August 2, 2014
Just got here to head in. Where's everyone meeting inside again?
posted by kkokkodalk at 11:36 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by kkokkodalk at 11:36 AM on August 2, 2014
Coming up to the hall with the dinosaur, whelk text me if your plans change.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:36 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:36 AM on August 2, 2014
I'm standing in line. Do we all meet at the canoe then?
posted by Herr Zebrurka at 11:40 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by Herr Zebrurka at 11:40 AM on August 2, 2014
I have no idea - I am right now by the dinosaur. Well, text me YOUR number!
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:41 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:41 AM on August 2, 2014
I am wearing a green shit and have a bright pink pocketbook and I am looking confused.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:42 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:42 AM on August 2, 2014
The canoe room. Okay, heading back down there.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:44 AM on August 2, 2014
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:44 AM on August 2, 2014
Nice to see you all, even if it was only briefly!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:52 PM on August 2, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:52 PM on August 2, 2014 [1 favorite]
I am wearing a green shit .... and I am looking confused.
Probably less confused than the people within smelling distance!
Jealous - hope you all had a great time!
posted by tizzie at 7:34 PM on August 2, 2014
Probably less confused than the people within smelling distance!
Jealous - hope you all had a great time!
posted by tizzie at 7:34 PM on August 2, 2014
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