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IRC Channel: #MNFurs (irc.furnet.org) As most of you are aware, the seasonal picnic is fast approaching...this coming Saturday, in fact. It's one of the largest furry gatherings in the state, so it's a great chance to come out to see some friends, enjoy the (hopefully) nice weather, and maybe even meet some new ones. Heck, we even have friends from Canada that come down to meet with us sometimes. I only hope you're planning to come too!
Now, due to flooding issues along the river, the picnic is NOT being held at Hidden Falls Park this year. Instead, it will be held at Trapp Farm Park in Eagan, which is just a short ways southeast out of St. Paul from Fort Snelling, so it's not much farther than it was before.
Other than that, the usual rundown is the same:
-Saturday, May 14
-11 am to 10 pm
-Trapp Farm Park, Wilderness Run Road, Eagan
-Located between Park Knoll Dr & Lynx Ct.
-Food is on a potluck basis -- bring your own food.
-This is a non-alcoholic meet. Not just for the sake of the minors, but to prevent any possible issues with all of the guests.
-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. There will be a speaker system set up for music, however.
-Bring your own entertainment, so bring drawing pads, cameras, iPods, table games, 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. Table gaming such as board games and playing cards are also acceptable, but be wary if it gets windy or rainy.
-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. There will be lots of photo ops for fursuits.
There will also be an afterparty at Geek Partnership Society’s Geek Community Center in Minneapolis from 10 to 1 am. The address is 1121 Jackson St NE Suite 106, Minneapolis -- I'm not sure what will be going on there, but I presume that it being an indoors public building, there will not be fursuits. We'll just have to see what's planned~
For more information, visit http://www.mnfurs.org/mnfurs-spring-picnic-2011/
The next furmeet will also NOT be at our usual meeting place at the Perkins in Hopkins. In hopes of trying to mix things up,
mnfurs has opted to try a meet at Angeno's Pizza & Pasta in Maple Grove. It will be the usual meeting time (5 pm to midnight), but however there will be a cover cost of $10 per person. Remember, we're trying something new, so please be on your best behavior!
Address is 13588 80th Circle North, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Have fun, and hopefully I'll see you folks there!
thesomething
Now, due to flooding issues along the river, the picnic is NOT being held at Hidden Falls Park this year. Instead, it will be held at Trapp Farm Park in Eagan, which is just a short ways southeast out of St. Paul from Fort Snelling, so it's not much farther than it was before.
Other than that, the usual rundown is the same:
-Saturday, May 14
-11 am to 10 pm
-Trapp Farm Park, Wilderness Run Road, Eagan
-Located between Park Knoll Dr & Lynx Ct.
-Food is on a potluck basis -- bring your own food.
-This is a non-alcoholic meet. Not just for the sake of the minors, but to prevent any possible issues with all of the guests.
-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. There will be a speaker system set up for music, however.
-Bring your own entertainment, so bring drawing pads, cameras, iPods, table games, 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. Table gaming such as board games and playing cards are also acceptable, but be wary if it gets windy or rainy.
-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. There will be lots of photo ops for fursuits.
There will also be an afterparty at Geek Partnership Society’s Geek Community Center in Minneapolis from 10 to 1 am. The address is 1121 Jackson St NE Suite 106, Minneapolis -- I'm not sure what will be going on there, but I presume that it being an indoors public building, there will not be fursuits. We'll just have to see what's planned~
For more information, visit http://www.mnfurs.org/mnfurs-spring-picnic-2011/
The next furmeet will also NOT be at our usual meeting place at the Perkins in Hopkins. In hopes of trying to mix things up,
mnfurs has opted to try a meet at Angeno's Pizza & Pasta in Maple Grove. It will be the usual meeting time (5 pm to midnight), but however there will be a cover cost of $10 per person. Remember, we're trying something new, so please be on your best behavior!Address is 13588 80th Circle North, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Have fun, and hopefully I'll see you folks there!
thesomething
but hopefuly it will be sunny =) Cant wait to go =^^=