Hey San Francisco, how bout an outdoor meetup?
posted August 11, 2010 11:27 AM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Sat August 28 at 1:00 PM, Dolores Park
532 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA, USA (Map & Directions)
Can we meet up at a park on a weekend afternoon, grill some food picnic, drink beer, toss a disk and possibly enjoy the sun?
So as discussed below, we're going to meet up around 1 on Sat 8/28 at Dolores Park. We will try and put up something easily visible (Mefi shirt on a pole, balloons etc) but you can also memail me for my phone # if you plan to get there later and can't find us.
I was right with you until I saw the pbr tag. Drop that and ye say yay!
posted by zachlipton at 1:53 PM on August 11, 2010
posted by zachlipton at 1:53 PM on August 11, 2010
Add an Anchor Steam tag?
(If I'm not working, I'm in! I work a lot. Booo.)
posted by mollymayhem at 2:42 PM on August 11, 2010
(If I'm not working, I'm in! I work a lot. Booo.)
posted by mollymayhem at 2:42 PM on August 11, 2010
Every time I go to Golden Gate Park, it ends in regret, so I strongly recommend against Speedway Meadow.
Dolores Park is usually sunny, especially after the fog burns off around 11 am or noon. SF's open container laws still exist but they're more lightly enforced in some places than others.
posted by tantivy at 5:35 PM on August 11, 2010
Dolores Park is usually sunny, especially after the fog burns off around 11 am or noon. SF's open container laws still exist but they're more lightly enforced in some places than others.
posted by tantivy at 5:35 PM on August 11, 2010
That sounds like a great idea... unless it's next weekend (8/21-22), in which case it's a terrible idea since I'll be out of town :)
posted by hapax_legomenon at 7:21 PM on August 11, 2010
posted by hapax_legomenon at 7:21 PM on August 11, 2010
I hear Santa Cruz is beautiful this time of year. ;)
posted by sambosambo at 7:53 PM on August 11, 2010
posted by sambosambo at 7:53 PM on August 11, 2010
Maybe maybe, but our next several weekends are...difficult.
posted by rtha at 10:24 PM on August 11, 2010
posted by rtha at 10:24 PM on August 11, 2010
Dude, don't be PBR-ist.
posted by danny the boy at 10:31 PM on August 11, 2010
posted by danny the boy at 10:31 PM on August 11, 2010
Sure! We have a homemade set of the game kubb we can bring.
posted by collocation at 11:43 AM on August 12, 2010
posted by collocation at 11:43 AM on August 12, 2010
I haven't been to any meetups in FIVE YEARS OR MORE but maybe I will come to this one.
posted by kenko at 9:43 PM on August 12, 2010
posted by kenko at 9:43 PM on August 12, 2010
I'd love to come!
But Special K, are you Santa Cruzers getting some kind of summer that we aren't? Why are you holding out on us?
posted by chatongriffes at 7:39 AM on August 13, 2010
But Special K, are you Santa Cruzers getting some kind of summer that we aren't? Why are you holding out on us?
posted by chatongriffes at 7:39 AM on August 13, 2010
I'm interested; I've tried to make three different events and missed all of 'em.
Having to drive down from Sacramento is a bit of an annoyance.
posted by caphector at 11:00 AM on August 13, 2010
Having to drive down from Sacramento is a bit of an annoyance.
posted by caphector at 11:00 AM on August 13, 2010
This sounds like a good idea. I haven't been to a meetup in a while so I will try to attend, but I am honor-bound to disclose that any frisbee game I am required to participate in will be 17% less fun.
Oh, and just a heads-up: last time I looked into grilling in GG Park, there was a whole rigamarole for reserving a park grill and it wasn't clear if bringing your own portable grill was OK.
posted by Quietgal at 2:47 PM on August 15, 2010
Oh, and just a heads-up: last time I looked into grilling in GG Park, there was a whole rigamarole for reserving a park grill and it wasn't clear if bringing your own portable grill was OK.
posted by Quietgal at 2:47 PM on August 15, 2010
So...when?
posted by mollymayhem at 6:57 PM on August 15, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 6:57 PM on August 15, 2010
...last time I looked into grilling in GG Park, there was a whole rigamarole for reserving a park grill and it wasn't clear if bringing your own portable grill was OK.
I can't find any clear info on it either but I live a couple of blocks away from the Park so walk/ride through a couple of times each weekend -- I do see people with their own charcoal grills (I believe I read somewhere that gas/propane is not allowed) although only in certain areas. I think I also read that even if you do reserve/use one of the Park's grills most people put/use their own hibachi-style grill inside since the provided ones are dirty and no one wants to scrub them down.
As far as a date goes, I'll make a suggestion: how about Saturday 8/28, location still TBD?
posted by hapax_legomenon at 7:40 AM on August 16, 2010
I can't find any clear info on it either but I live a couple of blocks away from the Park so walk/ride through a couple of times each weekend -- I do see people with their own charcoal grills (I believe I read somewhere that gas/propane is not allowed) although only in certain areas. I think I also read that even if you do reserve/use one of the Park's grills most people put/use their own hibachi-style grill inside since the provided ones are dirty and no one wants to scrub them down.
As far as a date goes, I'll make a suggestion: how about Saturday 8/28, location still TBD?
posted by hapax_legomenon at 7:40 AM on August 16, 2010
This sounds fun, although the Boy and I also have some busy weekends coming up. I may be on a work retreat thing the 27-29 and then we'll be belated honeymooning September 9-16. But if the date isn't one of those, we'll likely be there.
posted by mostlymartha at 2:35 PM on August 16, 2010
posted by mostlymartha at 2:35 PM on August 16, 2010
Sat 8/28 sounds good. Let's go with that unless people have strong objections.
posted by special-k at 2:39 PM on August 16, 2010
posted by special-k at 2:39 PM on August 16, 2010
I might come. I'll be coming from Oakland so something at least kinda near BART would be nice.
posted by madcaptenor at 10:51 AM on August 17, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 10:51 AM on August 17, 2010
Bummer, I'm going to Napa the weekend of 8/28. :(
I'm sure you guys will have a great time, though!
posted by chatongriffes at 11:19 AM on August 17, 2010
I'm sure you guys will have a great time, though!
posted by chatongriffes at 11:19 AM on August 17, 2010
Random, disorganized thoughts on location:
If we do GG park, we can grill. If we do Dolores Park, we cannot. Or, we can, but it is officially verboten, and if the cops catch you they'll either make you stop or make you move to a small area near the kid's playground where there's a picnic table or two. The cops don't really care about adult beverages as long as you're not an idiot about it.
If grilling is not mandatory, we can still have a yummy, yummy* picnic in Dolores and have a better chance at sun, the people watching is great and the Muni is right at the edge of the park.
*Bi-Rite grocery story, while not cheap, is a block or so away and has lots of delicious deli-type things, etc. Also, Bi-Rite Ice Cream is right across the street but will be very crowded. And, last time I parked it at Dolores we just got a bunch of pizza from Delfina and had a pizza party on the lawn.
Downside: can be super crowded, not as much room for frisbee and the bathroom lines suck.
Golden Gate Park. Pros: can grill, more room for frisbee, bathrooms are clean and accessible. Cons: more chance of fog, Muni is relatively nearby but would still require a walk of several blocks (mostly through the park but if walking is not your thing you might not like it.)
posted by hapax_legomenon at 11:38 AM on August 17, 2010
If we do GG park, we can grill. If we do Dolores Park, we cannot. Or, we can, but it is officially verboten, and if the cops catch you they'll either make you stop or make you move to a small area near the kid's playground where there's a picnic table or two. The cops don't really care about adult beverages as long as you're not an idiot about it.
If grilling is not mandatory, we can still have a yummy, yummy* picnic in Dolores and have a better chance at sun, the people watching is great and the Muni is right at the edge of the park.
*Bi-Rite grocery story, while not cheap, is a block or so away and has lots of delicious deli-type things, etc. Also, Bi-Rite Ice Cream is right across the street but will be very crowded. And, last time I parked it at Dolores we just got a bunch of pizza from Delfina and had a pizza party on the lawn.
Downside: can be super crowded, not as much room for frisbee and the bathroom lines suck.
Golden Gate Park. Pros: can grill, more room for frisbee, bathrooms are clean and accessible. Cons: more chance of fog, Muni is relatively nearby but would still require a walk of several blocks (mostly through the park but if walking is not your thing you might not like it.)
posted by hapax_legomenon at 11:38 AM on August 17, 2010
can be super crowded
WILL be super crowded. On the other hand, it's much closer to BART than is GG Park or, I don't know, Glen Park.
posted by kenko at 6:01 PM on August 17, 2010
WILL be super crowded. On the other hand, it's much closer to BART than is GG Park or, I don't know, Glen Park.
posted by kenko at 6:01 PM on August 17, 2010
> much closer to BART than is GG Park or, I don't know, Glen Park.
*cough* Glen Park BART station *cough*
Most of Glen Park is up a long hill from the station, but there's a softball field and some other stuff down at the bottom, not too far from BART. Kinda boring, though.
Dolores Park is still a Muni transfer away from BART, so it's not that different from Golden Gate Park. I'd vote for GG Park, mostly because the Strybing Arboretum is lovely and fun to walk around in, and there are often neat birds in the ponds. I don't think you can grill in the arboretum but I'm pretty sure picnics are OK.
posted by Quietgal at 9:00 PM on August 17, 2010
*cough* Glen Park BART station *cough*
Most of Glen Park is up a long hill from the station, but there's a softball field and some other stuff down at the bottom, not too far from BART. Kinda boring, though.
Dolores Park is still a Muni transfer away from BART, so it's not that different from Golden Gate Park. I'd vote for GG Park, mostly because the Strybing Arboretum is lovely and fun to walk around in, and there are often neat birds in the ponds. I don't think you can grill in the arboretum but I'm pretty sure picnics are OK.
posted by Quietgal at 9:00 PM on August 17, 2010
Dolores Park only requires a transfer from BART if you're lazy and like paying an extra $2. (I say "lazy" because would Muni really save time over walking, once you wait for it? This is a half-serious question.)
posted by madcaptenor at 9:09 PM on August 17, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 9:09 PM on August 17, 2010
Out of curiosity, would the weekend of labor day be better or worse for people? (Sept 4,5,6)
posted by danny the boy at 12:59 AM on August 18, 2010
posted by danny the boy at 12:59 AM on August 18, 2010
*cough* Glen Park BART station *cough*
I know that this exists (which is why I mentioned Glen Park at all), but I also know that
Most of Glen Park is up a long hill from the station
So, you know, it's still true that Dolores Park is closer to the 16th st BART stop than the Glen Park is to the Glen Park BART stop.
posted by kenko at 1:12 PM on August 18, 2010
I know that this exists (which is why I mentioned Glen Park at all), but I also know that
Most of Glen Park is up a long hill from the station
So, you know, it's still true that Dolores Park is closer to the 16th st BART stop than the Glen Park is to the Glen Park BART stop.
posted by kenko at 1:12 PM on August 18, 2010
Glen Park is *totally* close to the Glen Park BART station. Walk one block to Chenery, turn left and walk maybe 2 or 3 blocks and you're there. It's an amazing park, dunno if you can grill, though.
posted by jasper411 at 7:23 PM on August 18, 2010
posted by jasper411 at 7:23 PM on August 18, 2010
Maybe we should ditch the idea of grilling and just picnic, drink beer, and hang out?
posted by special-k at 11:34 AM on August 19, 2010
posted by special-k at 11:34 AM on August 19, 2010
Provided that this does not take place over Labor Day weekend, I will probably come bearing a stone fruit galette and many sweaters because this summer has been some foggy bullshit.
Although today has been quite nice. More of this please.
posted by superquail at 5:24 PM on August 19, 2010
Although today has been quite nice. More of this please.
posted by superquail at 5:24 PM on August 19, 2010
While I do love the grill idea, I'd be very happy with a plain ol' picnic too. And I suggest we do it at Dolores Park - good chance of sun, centrally located, close to shops if people forget or don't want to buy stuff until they get there, etc.
[I've never been to the actual Glen Park for which the neighborhood is named - and while I'm sure it's lovely I'd be afraid it would be foggy over there :( ]
posted by hapax_legomenon at 6:54 PM on August 19, 2010
[I've never been to the actual Glen Park for which the neighborhood is named - and while I'm sure it's lovely I'd be afraid it would be foggy over there :( ]
posted by hapax_legomenon at 6:54 PM on August 19, 2010
Should we call it for Dolores park, 8/28. No grilling but we'll just bring stuff to picnic and pick up beer nearby?
posted by special-k at 10:50 AM on August 20, 2010
posted by special-k at 10:50 AM on August 20, 2010
Sure, Dolores Park sans grill would be fine. How will we be able to find each other? If it's a nice day the park will be wall-to-wall picnickers. Cell phone #s, big balloon, MeFi T-shirts, something?
(We once tried a meetup at crowded Stern Grove and a few people gave up and went home because they couldn't find us in the throng. It happens.)
posted by Quietgal at 12:22 PM on August 20, 2010
(We once tried a meetup at crowded Stern Grove and a few people gave up and went home because they couldn't find us in the throng. It happens.)
posted by Quietgal at 12:22 PM on August 20, 2010
28th? That works for me; I'll be judging beers in Concord so I'll just need to hop BART to get over.
posted by caphector at 3:43 PM on August 20, 2010
posted by caphector at 3:43 PM on August 20, 2010
Is 11 too early of a start time? Can we secure a spot if we decide to meet later (say around 1)?
Suggestions?
posted by special-k at 4:30 PM on August 20, 2010
Suggestions?
posted by special-k at 4:30 PM on August 20, 2010
11 will force me to get my ass out of bed, but that's not such a bad thing.
posted by madcaptenor at 5:01 PM on August 20, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 5:01 PM on August 20, 2010
Goddamn work just changed my days off, and now I have to fucking work on fucking Saturday. (Not that I'm irritated or anything.) If you all are still there post 5 p.m. or have made it to a bar, I'll come join you then.
posted by mollymayhem at 10:18 PM on August 20, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 10:18 PM on August 20, 2010
mollymayhem: revolt!
posted by hapax_legomenon at 10:53 PM on August 20, 2010
posted by hapax_legomenon at 10:53 PM on August 20, 2010
Also, 11 is way too early for me - I'm more on the 2ish/3ish tip.
posted by hapax_legomenon at 11:00 PM on August 20, 2010
posted by hapax_legomenon at 11:00 PM on August 20, 2010
Good news everyone! MostlyBeans will be free on the 28th. And while 11 will be difficult for us late sleepers, it is indeed a challenge to get a good spot in Dolores Park in the afternoon, so we see it is a concern to go later. If it entices anyone, Ms. MostlyBeans packs a helluva picnic and we have an awesome, low-to-the-ground collapsible table we'll bring along.
posted by jaybeans at 11:46 PM on August 20, 2010
posted by jaybeans at 11:46 PM on August 20, 2010
I have to do something until 12:30pm that day, so I probably won't be able to make it out until 2pm or so.
posted by superquail at 11:52 PM on August 20, 2010
posted by superquail at 11:52 PM on August 20, 2010
This will be my first meetup, and in one of my favorite parks too. I could probably be there about noonish. I'm assigning myself hummus/pita/veggies. Possibly all home made if I'm feeling motivated. I second the question about how we'll know where the party is. Blue balloons?
posted by anotherkate at 3:25 AM on August 21, 2010
posted by anotherkate at 3:25 AM on August 21, 2010
I can be there at 11, so maybe special-k and I could stake out some turf for the rest of you lazybones. I kid because I love.
Whaddaya say, -k? Official start time is 11, with stragglers arriving whenever?
posted by Quietgal at 10:45 AM on August 21, 2010
Whaddaya say, -k? Official start time is 11, with stragglers arriving whenever?
posted by Quietgal at 10:45 AM on August 21, 2010
I can't make it up there that early. Earliest I could do is 1ish. So unless you or someone else can get there earlier and stake out a spot, I'd say we set the time for 1 and whoever gets there first can start looking for a spot.
We can update the thread once we settle down and I can also memail people my phone # for latecomers who can't find us. sound good?
posted by special-k at 9:49 AM on August 23, 2010
We can update the thread once we settle down and I can also memail people my phone # for latecomers who can't find us. sound good?
posted by special-k at 9:49 AM on August 23, 2010
I could make it earlier, but I also don't want the responsibility of Being Sort Of In Charge because I don't know anyone and would probably find a really bad spot.
posted by madcaptenor at 10:03 AM on August 23, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 10:03 AM on August 23, 2010
One o'clock sounds good. If it's crowded, we'll just deal with it.
Recognition devices? Some of us (meaning me) don't have fancy phones that can access the internet, so updating the thread won't help us fossils. Flag, balloon, MeFi T-shirt on a stick?
I can bring a flag from a recumbent bike, one of those little orange triangle jobbies, so maybe you should send me your cell # so I can find you before planting the flag.
I will also bring luscious fresh fruit from the farmer's market, pre-washed for your delectation. Plus paper towels - when I say luscious, I mean luscious.
Hit the button, special-k!
posted by Quietgal at 11:22 AM on August 23, 2010
Recognition devices? Some of us (meaning me) don't have fancy phones that can access the internet, so updating the thread won't help us fossils. Flag, balloon, MeFi T-shirt on a stick?
I can bring a flag from a recumbent bike, one of those little orange triangle jobbies, so maybe you should send me your cell # so I can find you before planting the flag.
I will also bring luscious fresh fruit from the farmer's market, pre-washed for your delectation. Plus paper towels - when I say luscious, I mean luscious.
Hit the button, special-k!
posted by Quietgal at 11:22 AM on August 23, 2010
Hang on, it's today? The plan sounds fun, but I can't make it :/
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 1:03 PM on August 23, 2010
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 1:03 PM on August 23, 2010
If the weather holds there'll be plenty of sun, too. (And Burning Man starts two days later so maybe there won't be so many people?)
posted by kenko at 8:09 PM on August 23, 2010
posted by kenko at 8:09 PM on August 23, 2010
I hope some of you smoke weed. Cuz that's what I'll be doing.
posted by MattMangels at 12:52 AM on August 26, 2010
posted by MattMangels at 12:52 AM on August 26, 2010
I don't smoke weed, but I can bring you some marijuana legalization stickers.
posted by gingerbeer at 10:39 AM on August 26, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 10:39 AM on August 26, 2010
By the way, it's also the biennial 18th Street Block Party that day. There will be pig.
posted by superquail at 2:34 PM on August 26, 2010
posted by superquail at 2:34 PM on August 26, 2010
Hot damn!
On the one hand: Yay!
On the other hand: I usually despise the crowds at events like this.
On the other other hand: I can always retreat to the small(er) mefi crowd. With delicious pork.
posted by rtha at 3:38 PM on August 26, 2010
On the one hand: Yay!
On the other hand: I usually despise the crowds at events like this.
On the other other hand: I can always retreat to the small(er) mefi crowd. With delicious pork.
posted by rtha at 3:38 PM on August 26, 2010
I think I will be able to make it and will possibly bring the hippy and bump along. Will check and see tonight. We used to live about 1/2 a block from the park so it would be nice to visit the old stomping grounds.
posted by iamabot at 3:54 PM on August 27, 2010
posted by iamabot at 3:54 PM on August 27, 2010
Yes, yes! At last, we can give you the beer coasters and torn-up woven napkin bits we made you for your baby shower (which we skipped so we could drink beer)!
posted by rtha at 4:03 PM on August 27, 2010
posted by rtha at 4:03 PM on August 27, 2010
Ok, guys - do we have a plan for finding one another? I'm happy about the flag but Dolores Park is not a tiny place, and given the 18th Street partay, I imagine it will be crowded which may make it tricky to zero in on the group. I don't have a good MeFiGPS suggestion but am wondering if anyone else does?
posted by hapax_legomenon at 9:11 PM on August 27, 2010
posted by hapax_legomenon at 9:11 PM on August 27, 2010
I'll bring a blue shirt that is quite close to Mefi blueTM and either wear it or put it on a flag pole. That and most people in this thread have my phone # (if not memail me anytime before the meetup).
As soon as we find a spot, we'll get someone with a smartphone to update the thread with the exact location. I'm excited to see y'all tomorrow!
posted by special-k at 9:27 PM on August 27, 2010
As soon as we find a spot, we'll get someone with a smartphone to update the thread with the exact location. I'm excited to see y'all tomorrow!
posted by special-k at 9:27 PM on August 27, 2010
In addition my our low folding picnic table, I'm bringing (with extra to share) basil chicken salad, roast eggplant and orzo salad with feta and walnuts, salami, cheese, and lemonade spiked with gin and mint.
posted by mostlymartha at 10:16 AM on August 28, 2010
posted by mostlymartha at 10:16 AM on August 28, 2010
I'm bringing some (amazing) salami and cheese as well, a baguette, olives and some wine. Current SF conditions: windy, partly cloudy/sunny; warm in sun but the breeze is cool.
posted by hapax_legomenon at 11:55 AM on August 28, 2010
posted by hapax_legomenon at 11:55 AM on August 28, 2010
We have: beer in cans; baguette; cheeses; probably celery (we're not big fans, it showed up in our veggie box, and maybe some of you will eat it?).
posted by rtha at 12:05 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by rtha at 12:05 PM on August 28, 2010
I'd post what I'm bringing but I haven't bought it yet. So it will be a surprise even to me!
posted by madcaptenor at 12:07 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 12:07 PM on August 28, 2010
It looks like someone should bring some sort of baguette cutting implement.
posted by madcaptenor at 12:21 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 12:21 PM on August 28, 2010
It looks like someone should bring some sort of baguette cutting implement.
Chainsaw!
I'm at work until 5, I'll check the thread and see if y'all are still there.
posted by mollymayhem at 12:28 PM on August 28, 2010
Chainsaw!
I'm at work until 5, I'll check the thread and see if y'all are still there.
posted by mollymayhem at 12:28 PM on August 28, 2010
I've got a knife (for cutting all sorts of things, including baguettes) and a corkscrew and cups and napkins.
posted by hapax_legomenon at 12:38 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by hapax_legomenon at 12:38 PM on August 28, 2010
I already cut up the baguette and put it in a ziplock. I was also planning on bringing a small cheese board or two. And of course I have a knife. Always.
posted by rtha at 12:42 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by rtha at 12:42 PM on August 28, 2010
I'm here and it's gorgeous with lenty of room. Going to find quietgal. I brought a baguette, tapenade, pesto and salami.
posted by special-k at 12:54 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by special-k at 12:54 PM on August 28, 2010
Beer and strawberries and me en route.
posted by danny the boy at 1:01 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by danny the boy at 1:01 PM on August 28, 2010
Headed out now with SpaceJazz in the most improvised of fashions.
posted by ifthe21stcentury at 1:06 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by ifthe21stcentury at 1:06 PM on August 28, 2010
Whereabouts, special-k? We're slow to get going but should be there by 2 at the outside.
posted by rtha at 1:09 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by rtha at 1:09 PM on August 28, 2010
Blasting some "Punch 'Em in the Dick" on my lunch break in MeFite solidarity.
posted by mollymayhem at 1:11 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 1:11 PM on August 28, 2010
En route waiting for BART. Garlic stuffed olives, provolone, artichoke hearts, olive bread. No chainsaw.
posted by madcaptenor at 1:12 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 1:12 PM on August 28, 2010
I'll head out soon; I just woke up from a glorious nap.
posted by Pronoiac at 1:28 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by Pronoiac at 1:28 PM on August 28, 2010
Oops. My comment didn't post. Special k says they're between the playground and the restrooms. See y'all there!
posted by gingerbeer at 1:29 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 1:29 PM on August 28, 2010
On my way, trying not to squash my plum tart. Sounds raunchier than it is.
posted by superquail at 1:49 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by superquail at 1:49 PM on August 28, 2010
If you are looking for us, we're the small table with the orange flag
posted by jaybeans at 1:52 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by jaybeans at 1:52 PM on August 28, 2010
Better than plumbing a squash tart, no?
We are on our way.
posted by gingerbeer at 2:12 PM on August 28, 2010
We are on our way.
posted by gingerbeer at 2:12 PM on August 28, 2010
Goodness, that was fun. Now I know who I want to be next to when the Big One hits - we had awesome picnic furniture, life preservers and enough baguettes to feed an army (and attract small dogs). Not quite enough "Dutch courage" to storm the bouncy castle, though, which is probably a good thing. Looking forward to the pix!
posted by Quietgal at 4:18 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by Quietgal at 4:18 PM on August 28, 2010
We are still here in the park but are now without the orange flag.
posted by gingerbeer at 4:19 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 4:19 PM on August 28, 2010
Still there? Heading out from work nowish.
posted by mollymayhem at 4:52 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 4:52 PM on August 28, 2010
Leaving for a bar momentarily. Check year memail molly.
posted by gingerbeer at 5:00 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 5:00 PM on August 28, 2010
We've moved to Hog & Rocks, on 19th, between Mission & Valencia.
posted by Pronoiac at 5:27 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by Pronoiac at 5:27 PM on August 28, 2010
We are now at hog & rocks on 19th at Mission.
posted by gingerbeer at 5:27 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 5:27 PM on August 28, 2010
Hey everyone I really enjoyed that. Which one of you brought the stuffed pony/unicorn? I'm terribly sorry but I forgot your name.
posted by MattMangels at 6:08 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by MattMangels at 6:08 PM on August 28, 2010
Great time and a pleasure meeting all of you. Let's do it again soon.
posted by SpaceJazz at 8:46 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by SpaceJazz at 8:46 PM on August 28, 2010
It was nice to meet you all.
posted by ifthe21stcentury at 10:56 PM on August 28, 2010
posted by ifthe21stcentury at 10:56 PM on August 28, 2010
I've posted some pictures, & so has jaybeans / mostlybeans, who used a much better camera.
I loved saying the names of madcaptenor (Mad Captenor!) & hapax_legomenon (doot doot-doo-doo!).
posted by Pronoiac at 10:58 PM on August 28, 2010
I loved saying the names of madcaptenor (Mad Captenor!) & hapax_legomenon (doot doot-doo-doo!).
posted by Pronoiac at 10:58 PM on August 28, 2010
Hog & Rocks seems to have a pretty spartan decorating style.
posted by kenko at 9:42 AM on August 29, 2010
posted by kenko at 9:42 AM on August 29, 2010
Special-K, did you pants dial me at 2am
posted by danny the boy at 10:30 AM on August 29, 2010
posted by danny the boy at 10:30 AM on August 29, 2010
Also, yesterday was a lot of fun
posted by danny the boy at 10:31 AM on August 29, 2010
posted by danny the boy at 10:31 AM on August 29, 2010
That was fun. The mostlybeans have a very impressive table. superquail's plum tart was delicious. little e's unicorns would only be improved if they actually shat rainbow-colored skittles. Glad mollymayhem found us. And welcome to SF, ifthe21stcentury and Spacejazz!
Thanks for making it happen, special-k.
posted by gingerbeer at 10:59 AM on August 29, 2010
Thanks for making it happen, special-k.
posted by gingerbeer at 10:59 AM on August 29, 2010
One more observation I had as a first time meeter-uper: no one smoked cigarettes. You all seem like very healthy people.
posted by MattMangels at 1:28 PM on August 29, 2010
posted by MattMangels at 1:28 PM on August 29, 2010
Matt, I'm not healthy people. I just confine my unhealth to food and alcohol, because coughing sucks.
posted by madcaptenor at 8:37 PM on August 29, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 8:37 PM on August 29, 2010
Oh well, I should've said "I didn't see anyone smoking cigarettes". And I suppose I shouldn't jump to conclusions about y'all being healthy. For all I know some of you could be snake handlers or glue sniffers. But still, all the food that people brought looked pretty fancy and healthy looking. And madcaptenor, thanks so much for that provolone. I enjoyed it.
posted by MattMangels at 1:54 AM on August 30, 2010
posted by MattMangels at 1:54 AM on August 30, 2010
I enjoyed the provolone too! And it was cheap. I'll have to remember to go back to the place that sells it and buy more for myself.
posted by madcaptenor at 9:59 AM on August 30, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 9:59 AM on August 30, 2010
1. That was supermegaawesomefun. I like the outdoors part - maybe next time we could venture even farther, like...Baker Beach!
2. I posted some pics as well although I still have some MeFite ID work to do...
posted by hapax_legomenon at 12:36 PM on August 30, 2010
2. I posted some pics as well although I still have some MeFite ID work to do...
posted by hapax_legomenon at 12:36 PM on August 30, 2010
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Yes!
grill some food
Yes!
drink beer
Yes!
toss a disk
Yes!
and enjoy the sun?
... maybe?
posted by asterix at 1:20 PM on August 11, 2010