Comments on: ColdChef and Daughter in NYC

ColdChef and Daughter in NYC

ColdChef — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:54:49 -0800

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.)

By: whitneyarner

whitneyarner — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:56:56 -0800

You know I'll be there.

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:06:33 -0800

Woohoo, I am in! A picnic in the park could be a lot of fun.

By: Brainy

Brainy — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:27:46 -0800

Yes!

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:47:01 -0800

I am down for literally whatever.

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 03:04:17 -0800

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!)

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 05:35:24 -0800

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?

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 06:41:09 -0800

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.

By: TravellingCari

TravellingCari — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:11:50 -0800

PMed you re: tourist stuff

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:11:10 -0800

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.

By: Room 641-A

Room 641-A — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:58:41 -0800

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!

By: jonmc

jonmc — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 08:05:57 -0800

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.

By: ocherdraco

ocherdraco — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:08:03 -0800

I've got some social obligations that weekend, but I hope to be there!

By: Potomac Avenue

Potomac Avenue — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:26:30 -0800

A&^&^S&^6S&^FSFHFHA&^^S*&*&*#%DF im out of town that weekend.

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:07:54 -0800

So, a picnic seems to be going nowhere. How about a DIM SUM dinner Saturday night?

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:47:05 -0800

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?

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:34:10 -0800

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.

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:40:57 -0800

PLUS, you can hit all the Central Park landmarks beforehand and then sit down have a nice lunch.

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:41:29 -0800

If anyone has a beach or lawn umbrella I encourage brining it.

By: showbiz_liz

showbiz_liz — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:11:45 -0800

Mannn I totally want to come but I may or may not be out of town.

By: ocherdraco

ocherdraco — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:43:29 -0800

Yesss! I can make it! Yaaaaay!

By: unannihilated

unannihilated — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 07:01:48 -0800

Someone is bringing sheep, yes?

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:51:51 -0800

Hurray!

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:18:36 -0800

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?

By: SpaceWarp13

SpaceWarp13 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:06:37 -0800

See this is why we need a flag!

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:43:20 -0800

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.

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:43:40 -0800

(also I live close enough to like, run home for things so)

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:43:31 -0800

I think I'm gonna bake cookies- these are catching my eye.

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:12:29 -0800

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)?

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 06:27:46 -0800

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?

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:48:54 -0800

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.

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:09:12 -0800

Sounds like it'd also be in earshot of Summerstage, then (dig the music, not too keen on the crowds). I may bring pie.

By: mlis

mlis — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:33:28 -0800

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?

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 05:20:53 -0800

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.

By: TravellingCari

TravellingCari — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:37:24 -0800

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.

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:53:41 -0800

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?

By: showbiz_liz

showbiz_liz — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:47:20 -0800

Camping was cancelled for rain! I'm in!

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:18:18 -0800

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.

By: ocherdraco

ocherdraco — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 22:00:36 -0800

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)?

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 07:21:48 -0800

A museum works well for us! Hoping to bring our wild & crazy toddler, he'd love to room to run.

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:18:15 -0800

That also works for me!

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:11:19 -0800

Ooh, a museum would actually be awesome.

By: computech_apolloniajames

computech_apolloniajames — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:11:55 -0800

Well, the way the forecast is shaping up, it looks like we will be indoors.

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:46:59 -0800

Yeah the rain plan is looking increasingly likely, we should switch over to that.

By: ocherdraco

ocherdraco — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 11:30:00 -0800

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.

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:10:57 -0800

Ok! We will be in the museum at 2:30 tomorrow in the Grand Gallery.

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 03:37:34 -0800

Dumb question - the Grand Gallery is the main hall with the dinosaur, yes? Or the one with all the teddy Roosevelt dioramas?

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 03:39:54 -0800

Wait, answered my own question - it's the one with the canoe.

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 06:52:57 -0800

We're excited! We might be late, but we'll text ColdChef for updates.

By: Hactar

Hactar — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 07:58:19 -0800

We may be late, please post updates on where you are.

By: Hactar

Hactar — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 10:00:30 -0800

Actually, probably not going to make it, please do say whether you're at the museum or park.

By: ocherdraco

ocherdraco — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 10:42:17 -0800

On my way to the museum now!

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:02:23 -0800

Putting shoes on, ironically it looks like the rain is gonna hit later than we thought. Sigh. Off I go!

By: unannihilated

unannihilated — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:07:07 -0800

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?

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:19:55 -0800

Line to get into the museum is super crazy long. We're out front under the statue of Roosevelt.

By: ocherdraco

ocherdraco — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:27:07 -0800

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.

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:27:48 -0800

I am also here and also under the statue a d wearing a black sweater and white pants

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:33:19 -0800

Weeee re going in

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:35:36 -0800

Wait, you are under the Roosevelt statue? I'm at the room with the canoe!

By: kkokkodalk

kkokkodalk — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:36:14 -0800

Just got here to head in. Where's everyone meeting inside again?

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:36:56 -0800

Coming up to the hall with the dinosaur, whelk text me if your plans change.

By: Herr Zebrurka

Herr Zebrurka — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:40:30 -0800

I'm standing in line. Do we all meet at the canoe then?

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:41:32 -0800

I have no idea - I am right now by the dinosaur. Well, text me YOUR number!

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:42:10 -0800

I am wearing a green shit and have a bright pink pocketbook and I am looking confused.

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:42:32 -0800

In grand gallery

By: EmpressCallipygos

EmpressCallipygos — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:44:32 -0800

The canoe room. Okay, heading back down there.

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:55:31 -0800

We are in the canoe room!

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 17:52:08 -0800

Nice to see you all, even if it was only briefly!

By: tizzie

tizzie — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 19:34:36 -0800

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!