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IRC Channel: #MNFurs (irc.furnet.org) Howdy, folks, Cyrus here:
As you may be aware, the MN Furs bi-annual picnic is upon us this coming weekend. You might say it's a sort of miniature convention -- critters from all over the state (and, rarely, neighboring states) are coming to visit friends, draw, show off their beloved fursuits, play games, you name it. And we certainly hope you can attend as well!
For those of you who have attended these picnics regularly, most of the information is still the same. However, for fresh reminder, and for those who are attending for the first time, here is a rundown of what you need to know:
-Saturday, June 12
-11 am to 10 pm
-Hidden Falls Park, St. Paul
-Park entrance is located at the intersection of Hidden Falls drive and Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116
-First shelter at the bottom of the hill (to the right)
-Food is on a potluck basis -- bring your own food.
-Power outlets are reserved for crockpots and lights ONLY -- you will not be able to plug in any electronic devices. Therefore, make sure your phones and laptops are fully charged, and bringing music systems or video games is not recommended.
-You will have to bring your own entertainment, so bring drawing pads, cameras, iPods, etc.
-Outdoor games are a definite must. Frisbee, bocce ball, volleyball, etc are good toys to bring. However, do not bring something that could easily be lost or requires large distances to play, such as softballs and footballs. Bikes, roller blades, and hiking shoes are also ideas of things to bring.
-Prepare for weather! Check the forecast ahead of time, and if necessary, bring anything that might be of use should the weather turn sour. Ponchos, umbrellas, perhaps tarps or protection if carrying things that can't get wet. It may also become windy, so if you have a lot of loose articles, be sure to have something to hold them down or keep them together. If you plan to stay after dark, be sure to have a light source you can use -- flashlights, lanterns, anything!
-Fursuits are welcome, but please, be careful, as there could be mud, rocks, or other hazards that could wreck the suit.
Well, I think that covers most everything, but if there's anything I missed, be sure to check the info page on MNfurs.org. Hope to see you there!
P.S. For those of you who were asking, I myself will be bringing a ladderball set, some useful stuff for the shelter like extension cords, possibly some food, and -may- see if I could bring a tv and some games to set up in the shelter, though not likely.
thesomething
As you may be aware, the MN Furs bi-annual picnic is upon us this coming weekend. You might say it's a sort of miniature convention -- critters from all over the state (and, rarely, neighboring states) are coming to visit friends, draw, show off their beloved fursuits, play games, you name it. And we certainly hope you can attend as well!
For those of you who have attended these picnics regularly, most of the information is still the same. However, for fresh reminder, and for those who are attending for the first time, here is a rundown of what you need to know:
-Saturday, June 12
-11 am to 10 pm
-Hidden Falls Park, St. Paul
-Park entrance is located at the intersection of Hidden Falls drive and Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116
-First shelter at the bottom of the hill (to the right)
-Food is on a potluck basis -- bring your own food.
-Power outlets are reserved for crockpots and lights ONLY -- you will not be able to plug in any electronic devices. Therefore, make sure your phones and laptops are fully charged, and bringing music systems or video games is not recommended.
-You will have to bring your own entertainment, so bring drawing pads, cameras, iPods, etc.
-Outdoor games are a definite must. Frisbee, bocce ball, volleyball, etc are good toys to bring. However, do not bring something that could easily be lost or requires large distances to play, such as softballs and footballs. Bikes, roller blades, and hiking shoes are also ideas of things to bring.
-Prepare for weather! Check the forecast ahead of time, and if necessary, bring anything that might be of use should the weather turn sour. Ponchos, umbrellas, perhaps tarps or protection if carrying things that can't get wet. It may also become windy, so if you have a lot of loose articles, be sure to have something to hold them down or keep them together. If you plan to stay after dark, be sure to have a light source you can use -- flashlights, lanterns, anything!
-Fursuits are welcome, but please, be careful, as there could be mud, rocks, or other hazards that could wreck the suit.
Well, I think that covers most everything, but if there's anything I missed, be sure to check the info page on MNfurs.org. Hope to see you there!
P.S. For those of you who were asking, I myself will be bringing a ladderball set, some useful stuff for the shelter like extension cords, possibly some food, and -may- see if I could bring a tv and some games to set up in the shelter, though not likely.
thesomething
If people think they can help, drop me a line. I'm coming from Plymouth, just north of the hopkins meet location.
and sure, if you swing by my place beforehand with it, I'll take it and we could load some stuff up in your car to bring.
take note: I plan to leave early so I have time to set things up once we get there, before stuff gets really crowded and busy
As for my comp...I'm not really sure. Bluescreened, then constantly froze at the boot screen. Now it just shows up blank whenever I start it, nothing sends to the monitor at all.
Also, it could rain, and we don't want to damage your equipment. We will be doing a fall event indoors in a hotel with any luck, and will see if we can secure power there; that would be a much more appropriate place for video games.