North Carolina Meet-Ups and Catch-All

We have family visiting next weekend, so can't do July 7. But should be open the rest of the month.

Anytime but Gen Con weekend.

I'll try to make it.

My available Saturdays are July 28, Aug 4, 11, 25

[Edit] Turns out I'm busier than I thought. So please don't schedule around me, but I'll join if I can.

So far it looks like the best days are 7/28, 8/11, 8/25. I've pinged sixteenblue to chime in since this started as a welcome to the area.

8/11 works best for us. 8/25 we'll be out of town.

7/28 is the Beer Bourbon and BBQ fest and we'll be going to that potentially with some out-of-town guests, so we'll probably be too busy to double-party it.

8/11 doesn’t work for me. I’ll be out of town for a traditional 3 day wedding.

I'll be out of town 8/25, but there's no guarantee I'll be around for any of the other dates either.

Ok, I've created a poll so people can mark when works, when doesn't, and when might be ok but not ideal. Please do your civic duty and vote!

https://doodle.com/poll/ske75hw9v96tkedi

So far it's looking like 7/28 works best for everyone who's voted. Sixteenblue counts as two votes since we're welcoming him to the area.

What would you like us to bring?

LOTS OF METH

I may try to make it!

I'll try and plan the food stuff this week. Usually we provide the stuff for the grill and ask for sides/desserts. And of course bring any board games, etc you want to play. QStone can probably remember what we have on hand if he hasn't killed his brain cells with all that METH yet. Console games, we have a PS3 with rock band, and have several tv options to hook up byoc (bring your own console).

I am overdue with food plans! This is still on for next Saturday 7/28. Let's say ribs, burgers, and chips will be provided. Other snacks/desserts are welcome. As well as any drinks you may like to bring.

PM me if you haven't been here before and need our address, or if you need it again.

It's happening! I should be finally in for this one. Wife is iffy but I'll try to talk her into relaxing for a day.

I'll be out of town so have fun!

Yellek wrote:

I'll try and plan the food stuff this week. Usually we provide the stuff for the grill and ask for sides/desserts. And of course bring any board games, etc you want to play. QStone can probably remember what we have on hand if he hasn't killed his brain cells with all that METH yet. Console games, we have a PS3 with rock band, and have several tv options to hook up byoc (bring your own console).

I figure we keep the PS3 & Rock Band 3 downstairs where there's plenty of room. Upstairs we've got big TVs in the living room and family room that would be ideal for a traveling console with party games or fighting games.

One of these days I'll get started on a full-scale MAME cabinet.

I'll bring a spare screen with HDMI input (actually a standalone screen unlike last time) in case someone wants to bring something to plug into it.

What time do you want people to start arriving?

Anytime after noon is fine. We'll probably start grilling around 4 or 5.

Ok, I've sent our address out to 2 people so far. Anyone else new coming that needs it? Or regulars that have forgotten? Let me know.

** Oh, and we aren't beer drinkers so if that's your fav, bring some. We'll have some cider, hard lemonade, hard seltzer, wine, and sodas, water, crystal light lemonade.

BUMP

Unclear if there will be any outdoor grilling, as I've just discovered wasps built a nest between the top and bottom racks!

Quintin_Stone wrote:

Unclear if there will be any outdoor grilling, as I've just discovered wasps built a nest between the top and bottom racks!

Backup plan if Q can't evict the wasps is using the Forman grill inside. Not ideal, but there will still be food.

Sadly something has come up and I can't attend. Really disappointed I wont see everyone. I hope ya'll have a fun time.

The wasps are burning, drinks are chilling and snacks are... doing whatever snacks do. Ready for some games!

Distantsound wrote:

Sadly something has come up and I can't attend. Really disappointed I wont see everyone. I hope ya'll have a fun time.

Aww bummer.

Thanks to all that joined us! I forgot to take any pictures but it was a fun day.

Thanks for doing this! I am reasonably sure I had fun, and I definitely had a nice nap.

How is everyone doing with the storm?