Pennsylvania SHINDIG!!! by MyOrangeHat

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Pennsylvania SHINDIG!!!

POSTED BY: MYORANGEHAT
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Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:49 PM

I am SO excited about this Shindig! I only hope I can get time off work...and go for a 7 or 8 hour drive to the Eastern part of the state. It'll be worth it to actually talk to other people who like to talk about FF!! There aren't too many Browncoats that I've found in Pittsburgh :-(

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Friday, August 20, 2004 7:18 AM

BUMP!

And a very brief update so that this post isn't completely pointless:

Running around like chicken with head cut off, if chickens could in fact plan a shindig while headless and running.
Trying to answer all the bazillion emails I got about the shindig.

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Friday, August 20, 2004 7:46 AM

Hey 'Hat (or headless-running-chicken-thing-gone-wrong...)!

Thanks for all the leg work (again with the running)! Have you had any time to put up a web page for this cosa nostra? Might help consolidate things a bit. Mayhap you could delegate this to one of the other prospective attendees. Someone with knowledge of such stuff. Someone not me.

BTW, I was perusing (great old word, that) one of the many "how old are you" threads, and I belieeeeeve someone is a couple of days shy of a birthday......

Hope it's a good one!

Thanks for keeping us posted!

Keep flyin'!!

Department of Redundancy Department

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Saturday, August 21, 2004 6:07 PM

Date is confirmed for October 9-10, 2004

Website is LIVE(though not yet pretty):
www.myorangehat.citymax.com/shindig.html

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Saturday, August 21, 2004 6:23 PM

I bow down before your greatness,MyOrangeHat... Everything is going so w-e-l-l! My husband and I will be there FOR SURE. The website is good, by the way. And can I mention how INSANELY JEALOUS I am of all the conventions you've been to?!?!

***Never judge a book by its movie***

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Saturday, August 21, 2004 6:30 PM

To: slayer730
From: MyOrangeHat <--(I'm from the OB. This makes me feel at home)

Bowing? Oooo! I've never had bowing before. ;p Yup, things seem to be going quite well thankfully. I'm glad you can make it to the shindig. Can't wait to meet you in October!

Glad you like the site. It is bare bones right now. I'm going to spiff it up over the weekend.

Hehehe. Funny thing is I've only ever been to two conventions in my entire life. I just picked REALLY good ones.

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Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:43 AM

BUMP

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Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:50 PM

BUMP!

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Monday, August 23, 2004 6:01 AM

Bumping, along with a suggestion: MoH, perhaps Haken will let you put this topic (along with the super-important link to your website) in the Browncoat Events section.

ETA: Hotel/motel info would be appreciated ASAP, since this is going to be a huge shindig!

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All of me is beautiful and valuable, even the ugly, stupid, and disgusting parts.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2004 6:33 AM

Quote:
BTW, I was perusing (great old word, that) one of the many "how old are you" threads, and I belieeeeeve someone is a couple of days shy of a birthday......

You are incredibly observant. :p Yup, a B-Day is just a few days away for me. I'll be 23.

Oh, and BUMPING the thread. :D

PS-TO ALL: The website is slowly getting prettier. And it will be getting bigger and more full of info in the coming days.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2004 12:42 PM

This sounds awesome! I would love to go to this. I just have to figure out how far away I live from Harleysville.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:19 PM

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Originally posted by DefyingGravity:
This sounds awesome! I would love to go to this. I just have to figure out how far away I live from Harleysville.

Well, that's an easy enough thing to figure out. I can probably tell you off the top of my head, in fact. But first I need to know what area you are from.

I can tell you this, I'm about an hour from the Philadelphia airport. About 2 hours from Ocean City, New Jersey. And about 2 hours from Harrisburg. Any of that help?

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Tuesday, August 24, 2004 5:46 PM

I'm in Bucks County in the Doylestown area. Does that help?

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Tuesday, August 24, 2004 6:43 PM

Quote:
BTW, I was perusing (great old word, that) one of the many "how old are you" threads, and I belieeeeeve someone is a couple of days shy of a birthday......

You are incredibly observant. :p Yup, a B-Day is just a few days away for me. I'll be 23.

Yah, that's why they pay me the big bux (aaaannnd then Noocyte wakes up!)!

23. What an odd age (I seem dimly to recall....).

Here's hoping your birthday falls on the week-end, and that you do something altogether shiny to commemorate one more lap round the Sun!

Quote:
Oh, and BUMPING the thread. :D

Doin' the BUMP right with ya!

Keep flyin'!!

Department of Redundancy Department

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Tuesday, August 24, 2004 7:40 PM

You're about 30 minutes away from Harleysville.

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Thursday, August 26, 2004 4:11 AM

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Originally posted by DefyingGravity:
I'm in Bucks County in the Doylestown area. Does that help?

Yup. You're close. Like Walter said, you're only about 30 min from me. :)

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Thursday, August 26, 2004 9:42 AM

Or, you could go to Yahoo driving directions and stick in "123 Main St., Harleysville, PA" and that will tell you. That's what I did, although from what MoH said, she's in the boonies.

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Friday, August 27, 2004 5:26 AM

First of all, BUMP!

Second of all, I've been talking with myorangehat about the bus that runs through Quakertown (which is rather close to Harleysville) and which has generously offered a carpool from. If you are in eastern PA and without transport, or without transport and can get a bus to Philadelphia, check out http://www.biebertourways.com/schedules.asp for the bus schedule.

Third of all Happy Birthday myorangehat!

Ciella

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Saturday, August 28, 2004 5:47 AM

Just a Reminder. I will be making PA Shindig Shirts. FREE OF CHARGE. if you want one email me with your size. Ripper5X5@hotmail.com

God created Mudder's Milk so the Independence wouldn't take over the 'verse.

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Saturday, August 28, 2004 8:30 AM

I would love to go,however i dont have a ride so if anyone has room i would appriciate it.I live in east windsor,nj(about 5 min from exit 8 on the nj turnpike)

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Saturday, August 28, 2004 9:55 AM

hey MoH...is there a definate date set yet....didn't see one above...just need it in advance so I can take the time off work

"Your mouth is talking. Might wanna see to that"

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Saturday, August 28, 2004 10:06 AM

Yup date is set. October 9-10, 2004.
Also, the website is up: www.myorangehat.citymax.com/shindig.html
The website isn't complete yet but it has some info up. Look for more info there in the coming days. :)

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Tuesday, August 31, 2004 7:32 AM

If you don't have a ride, I'm willing to pick some browncoats up at the Quakertown stop of this bus route. You may have to take a bus to Philly first and transfer, but it could be worth it if you can't find a ride.

http://www.biebertourways.com/schedules.asp

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Thursday, September 2, 2004 2:04 PM

Perhaps this should be bumped, for others to view...? Too bad. I did it anyhow.

Mal-licious

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Thursday, September 2, 2004 6:15 PM

I agree with that- 'bump'

Also, what are the local motel rates?

vince

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Friday, September 3, 2004 3:20 AM

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Also, what are the local motel rates?

I'm working on setting aside a block of rooms so as to get y'all a discount. I should have the details on that worked out by tomorrow. Without a discount, the hotel rooms are $99 for a room with two double beds. These rooms are quite nice and are very reasonable if you share the room and cost with a person or two.

There is another hotel that is just as close that runs about $69 a night, but that hotel is just crummy. But if you need to save some cash and are up for an adventure in "I-can't-believe-I-payed-money-to-stay-here-Land" then I'll gladly give you the info for that one too.

Also, I'm putting up people for free at my home. I estimate that I can fit 15 people. But you will be on hardwood floors and you'd be responsible for bringing your own sleeping bag or air mattress and pillow. I already have one for sure that I'm putting up and others that are going to get back to me. If you want to stake claim to a piece of my floor let me know ASAP, because it is first come first serve.

Also, the website should be completely finished by Monday(hopefully sooner). I actually have the weekend off so I can really get some work done. As always, if anyone has any questions please email me PenPenAgain@aol.com OR you can post messages on the board. :)

-MOH

PS- Please help me keep this thread bumped. Thanks guys.

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Friday, September 3, 2004 3:34 AM

*bump*, and here's a question: what about bathroom facilities? You could rent port-a-johns for the weekend. My brother did that when he was having his bathroom redone. (Of course, it was waaay longer than a weekend).

Oh, and MoH, that is awesome that you can try to get lowered motel rates! Might I suggest discounts for the 2 double beds as well as rooms that could accomodate a third person? I have a feeling I may be driving a few people and I'd like to make it as cheap as possible.

This shindig is really coming along. My (orange) hat is off to ya!

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All of me is beautiful and valuable, even the ugly, stupid, and disgusting parts.

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Friday, September 3, 2004 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by RhymePhile:
*bump*, and here's a question: what about bathroom facilities? You could rent port-a-johns for the weekend. My brother did that when he was having his bathroom redone. (Of course, it was waaay longer than a weekend).

Good suggestion. I'll look into renting port-a-johns. Of course my home's bathrooms will be available but I only have 1.5 bath in the whole house so it would be possible to get looong lines.

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Oh, and MoH, that is awesome that you can try to get lowered motel rates! Might I suggest discounts for the 2 double beds as well as rooms that could accomodate a third person? I have a feeling I may be driving a few people and I'd like to make it as cheap as possible.

I JUST GOT LOWERED HOTEL RATES!! :) Just got off the phone with the lady and she got me a great deal. I'm going to send emails and post all the particulars within an hour or two. I just want to make sure I have all the info before I post it.

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This shindig is really coming along.

Yes, that it is. :) As is the shindig site. I just added a message board there so that everyone attending the shindig can meet ahead of time and possibly offer each other rides.
Check out the message board at:
www.myorangehat.citymax.com/messageboard.html

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Friday, September 3, 2004 3:05 PM

VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE!!

Hotel Information

Best Western Towamencin
Phone Number: 215-368-3800
Price: $75 double room(special group rate)
Distance from shindig: About 15 minutes. Easy drive.

You MUST book your room by September 9th to guarantee availability and group rate!!! Mention 'Bit by Bit' Farm to get the group rate.

Call the phone number for more information on the type of rooms that are available. They are very friendly and helpful. They even offer a service where they email you personalized driving direction to get to the hotel.
This is the nicest hotel in the area, and due to the group rate it is also the least expensive.

Pictures of rooms: http://www.hotel-directory.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-hotels/best-w
estern-at-towamencin.html

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Tuesday, September 7, 2004 4:38 AM

Reserve your hotel room by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th to get a discount.

Hotel Information

Best Western Towamencin
Phone Number: 215-368-3800
Price: $75 double room(special group rate)
Distance from shindig: About 15 minutes. Easy drive.

You MUST book your room by September 9th to guarantee availability and group rate!!! Mention 'Bit by Bit' Farm to get the group rate.

Call the phone number for more information on the type of rooms that are available. They are very friendly and helpful. They even offer a service where they email you personalized driving direction to get to the hotel.
This is the nicest hotel in the area, and due to the group rate it is also the least expensive.

Pictures of rooms: http://www.hotel-directory.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-hotels/best-w
estern-at-towamencin.html

If you want to stay at my place email me ASAP. It is first come first serve and I'm running out of room rapidly. PenPenAgain@aol.com

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Tuesday, September 7, 2004 6:16 AM

Wow what an awesome idea. I would love to be there as well. Lissa, I am from Boston too. Let me know if you might want to carpool. It may crimp your hook up stylings, but figured I would offer.

cephme@yahoo.com

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Tuesday, September 7, 2004 7:30 AM

*Bumpity-bump!*

So I guess those of us who secured a spot in the shindgiggiest hostess's house are fighting for the showers or hosing down outside, huh? Sound like fun to me!

***Never judge a book by its movie***

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Tuesday, September 7, 2004 8:22 AM

Man I wish I still lived in Westtown,PA... well not really but that is another story... lets just say I worked for "Blue Sun" while there. I am getting a bit of cold feet on the prospect of 5-7 hours of driving each way. I'll think about it and get back to you guys later. Either way I made a small dontation to the event.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2004 10:37 AM

rymephile made reservations,and is kind enough to drag my sorry-don't have a car-ass to the shindig!The NYC meetup was so great,that I look forward to meeting even more Browncoats!

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Thursday, September 9, 2004 3:21 PM

Why on earth is this thread NOT at the top??? I'll fix that right quick! (bumps thread, all by herself)

Mal-licious

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Thursday, September 9, 2004 4:14 PM

Well, I did it. I made the hotel reservation today. Yay! I am really excited about the shindig! Oh, and Gunhand is, too.

So, add two more to the list of confirmed attendees!

We've done the impossible and that makes us mighty. Mal - Serenity

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Friday, September 10, 2004 4:46 AM

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Originally posted by whedonesque:
Well, I did it. I made the hotel reservation today. Yay! I am really excited about the shindig! Oh, and Gunhand is, too.

So, add two more to the list of confirmed attendees!

Consider yourselves added. :)

And a *BUMP!*

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Saturday, September 11, 2004 3:35 AM

BUMP

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Saturday, September 11, 2004 6:18 AM

bump bump bump

"Your mouth is talking. Might wanna see to that"

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Saturday, September 11, 2004 7:41 AM

Put me and the spouse down as confirmed, please, MOH. We're a bit over an hour away from you, so I reckon we'll just drive back and forth instead of renting a place.

I'd like very much to pitch in, and steamedbao3's handle gave me an idea-- perhaps we should look into bringing a batch of fresh bao from Chinatown in Philly when we come.

Your thoughts?
--zayzo

"Ain't nothin' wrong with your grav boot. Grav boot's just fine."

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Saturday, September 11, 2004 12:31 PM

By the by, what's the current head-count for the shindig? Just to get a ball-park idea of how many bao we might be needing-- if you like the idea, that is.

"Ain't nothin' wrong with your grav boot. Grav boot's just fine."

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Sunday, September 12, 2004 6:02 AM

cephme-thanks so much for the offer! hmm...can someone tell me what the dates are? cause i can't really miss class so i'll have to make sure that'll work out.

~lissa, spwhore

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Sunday, September 12, 2004 6:12 AM

October 9th and 10th. See http://www.myorangehat.citymax.com/shindig.html
for details.

I was planning on driving down either later friday night or early saturday morning (I can't leave Friday from work due to some meetings but might be able to slip out earlier in the afternoon than usual.) and driving back either late sunday or during the day monday depending on other folks plans (I have monday off). I live in Waltham and work in town if so you know the area I am in. I am confrimed to be going and will be a floor crasher, my friend Jamie might come too, but I am not sure about him yet. Just let me know if you want to come along.

Jason

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Monday, September 13, 2004 6:18 PM

*******BUMP*******

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Tuesday, September 14, 2004 2:09 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by zayzo:
By the by, what's the current head-count for the shindig? Just to get a ball-park idea of how many bao we might be needing-- if you like the idea, that is.

I love the idea! :D

So far I have 29 confirmed attending and 6 tentative.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2004 4:29 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by MyOrangeHat:
Quote:
Originally posted by zayzo:
By the by, what's the current head-count for the shindig? Just to get a ball-park idea of how many bao we might be needing-- if you like the idea, that is.

I love the idea! :D

So far I have 29 confirmed attending and 6 tentative.

Make that 30 confirmed. :)

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"Take my love, take my land, take my wife -- please." -- Henny Youngman performs the Firefly Theme.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2004 4:47 AM

*bump*, and MoH, I think more people are going to show up than what is estimated now, only because the shindig announcement has been posted across different boards (the OB and here, right?) and as we get closer to the date you may be surprised to find a whole load of people show up!

And this was mentioned on the board at MoH's shindig site, but I thought I'd post it here too: nametags. Nametags make life much easier.

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All of me is beautiful and valuable, even the ugly, stupid, and disgusting parts.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2004 6:47 AM

NAKEDANDARTICULATE

ah,clandestinty and rymephile--i cant wait for the shindig(hope im on the list) just one question about the shindig--are these pants too tight?

"Hamsters is nice."

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Tuesday, September 14, 2004 7:45 AM

Most excellent-- will run with the thirty conf. figure. I've got two of my converts as tentative, too. (Don't you love it when they start talking up Firefly on their own? I'm looking forward to a nice crop of second gen converts pretty quick here.... Who doesn't get excited about grandverts?)

Anyhow, I'll start looking into bringin' a batch o' bao with us.

I think Rhymephile's probably right; it wouldn't surprise me at all to find a bunch more show up.

"Ain't nothin' wrong with your grav boot. Grav boot's just fine."

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Wednesday, September 15, 2004 4:44 PM

****WEBSITE UPDATE!****
Items added to the "How to Help" page. Please check it out. I can use all the help I can get.

http://www.myorangehat.citymax.com/Help.html

Thanks! :D

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