The Heartland & Our Neighbors (October 17-19 )

[guajolote]

October is prime time for the Fish Ladder

No fires on beaches.

[NeroW]

No fires on beaches.

If you pay attention to what The Man says.

Fire on beach!

[Aurora]

No fires on beaches.

If you pay attention to what The Man says.

Fire on beach!

If I don't see posted signs, I could reason that THE MAN would green light a nice gathering around a beach fire among friends.

If said MAN appears to lay down the word, Maggie will speak. You and I will sit quietly with our heads down and not reveal our drunken states. This will allow THE MAN to remain in good spirits, thereby eliminating the need to pose possible threats of sanction and/or confinement.

Does The Man have something to say about libations during hay rides?

[guajolote]

Hayride!

[Aurora]

Right on! Put rails on that bad boy (because I would be the one to fall off), and we can fly.

[MatthewB]

Sounds like October may work. Am I hearing correctly?

Possible dates?

What would people like to do as far as food? (The SO & I discussed the possibility of something at her house. But I'm open to any possibility.)

Suggest away!

[guajolote]

I thinking cooking at Michelle's would be a good idea. I can't really think of a unique restaurant in GR that would be worth a trip, except maybe the Schnitzelbank. I love it how they're only open until 8.

[Aurora]

Are we shooting for one evening or a weekend (Sat/Sun, Fri/Sat/Sun, Fri/Sat)?

Matthew - how much can you handle?

Once we determine that, we can get down to it. We already know who's on the music committee. Right?

[guajolote]

Are we shooting for one evening or a weekend (Sat/Sun, Fri/Sat/Sun, Fri/Sat)?

It would have to be two nights if we wanted to go to the fish ladder .

[MatthewB]

Matthew - how much can you handle?

Probably not what I can handle but what the SO can handle.

Let's toss around our ideas & then I'll discuss with her. There are lots of ways we can make this go down.

[guajolote]

Matthew - how much can you handle?

Probably not what I can handle but what the SO can handle.

Let's toss around our ideas & then I'll discuss with her. There are lots of ways we can make this go down.

Maybe we'll have an engagement to celebrate .

We could also have a shindig at my parents house, and a few people can crash at thir house too. Matthew, what's your take on the Schnitzelbank? If we do it the weekend of the 4th, we could celebrate my birthday .

[MatthewB]

Maybe we'll have an engagement to celebrate  .

We could also have a shindig at my parents house, and a few people can crash at thir house too. Matthew, what's your take on the Schnitzelbank? If we do it the weekend of the 4th, we could celebrate my birthday .

Careful, tiger.

Two nights & two parties would be fun. Different venues would be most helpful.

I always enjoy the Schnitz. It would be fun. (And we're celebrating your birthday whenever it is that we do this!)

[snowangel]

Grand Rapids would be like a 10 hour trip from Minneapolis, without gas/potty stops! Yikes! Those damned Great Lakes seem to get in the way.

I think I'll descend on Klink instead....(2+ hours, depending on how heavy the foot is).

Edited August 7, 2003 by snowangel (log)

[maggiethecat]

I'm in. I'll try to dream up a birthday cake worthy of the occasion--- Ice cream too. (And funny paper hats, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, and party favors.

[guajolote]

Grand Rapids would be like a 10 hour trip from Minneapolis, without gas/potty stops!  Yikes!  Those damned Great Lakes seem to get in the way.

I think I'll descend on Klink instead....(2+ hours, depending on how heavy the foot is).

There's a ferry from Manitowac WI to Ludington Mi that might save you some time.

[nightscotsman]

Depending on the actual days (I really can't miss class), and if there is room for me, I would love to join the expedition. Of course I would have to bum a ride from someone, but I'm willing to help pay for gas.

guajolote - think you can handle two birthday cakes?

[MsRamsey]

Looks like I'd better firm up my October dates for Chicago. When are you guys going to MI?

Edit: I have to be in Iowa for the weekend of Oct. 17-19, so my visit to Chicago can be either before or after that.

Edited August 7, 2003 by MsRamsey (log)

[Sweet Willie]

Used to get to GR a bit, looking forward to it, have a good friend from GR that I'll bring along as well.

FWIW, Oct 4 th is ok, 18th is the best.

[guajolote]

Pin the Tail on the Donkey

No pins in my butt, please.

2 cakes, I think I can handle it.

[Aurora]

2 cakes, I think I can handle it.

Well, I can cut them.

[NeroW]

If said MAN appears to lay down the word, Maggie will speak.  You and I will sit quietly with our heads down and not reveal our drunken states.

Wait.

Does that mean Maggie won't be drinking?

[Fresser]

Depending on the actual days (I really can't miss class), and if there is room for me, I would love to join the expedition. Of course I would have to bum a ride from someone, but I'm willing to help pay for gas.

There's always room in the Fressermobile.

[Nikki]

Anyone travelling from Toronto???

[MatthewB]

Anyone travelling from Toronto???

Fresco is in charge of delivering the TO folks.

[guajolote]

Let's make a date. Vote for either October 3-5 or October 17-19 (don't worry Ms. Ramsey, we already have big plans for you). Whichever weekend has the most votes by Friday wins. I was thinking we'd go out to dinner Friday and do the hayride/apple picking party stuff on Saturday in case some people can't make it until Saturday.

I vote for the 4th.