Pennsylvania SHINDIG!!!

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MYORANGEHAT

Friday, August 6, 2004 2:31 AM

~~"Firefly Under the Stars" Pennsylvania Shindig~~
www.myorangehat.citymax.com/shindig.html

Well, it finally happened. I got sick and tired of missing all the Shindiggity fun, so I decided to start planning one of my own! This Shindig is still in the planning stages so ANY and ALL help/suggestions will be very appreciated.

Where: My horse farm. (Harleysville, PA. About one hour NNW of the Philly airport)

When: CONFIRMED for October 9-10.

Who is welcome: EVERYONE! Bring yourself, your Firefly converts, and potential converts.

How long is the Shindig: I'm thinking a Saturday-Sunday thing.

Accommodations: I have a large house, a few extra beds, plenty of sofas, and room for sleeping bags. Also, for those with allergies(I have LOTS of animals) there are a few hotels within 15 minutes of my house.

Potential Activities:(please comment on which you would like)
-FIREFLY PROJECTED ONTO THE SIDE OF MY BARN! We can watch Firefly outside under the stars. (This could be lots of fun, but is weather dependent.)
-BBQ, cookout. I'll feed ya. Maybe hamburgers and hotdogs, maybe something a bit classier if I can find someone who is a better cook than me.
-Beer! Yes, beer is an activity. ;p (I'll have soda for those under 21, so no under aged drinking.)
-Horsie rides. I'll give anyone that wants a chance to ride on a horse, a ride a few times around my riding ring. Or if you just want to get up for a photo op. that is fine too. :)
-Conversation with fellow Browncoats about Firefly. Like I could even stop that if I tried. ;p
-Someone at FFF.net suggested those with guitars and other instruments bring them. Good idea, but I'm musically impaired so this would be up to other to do.

Soooo, that's what I have so far. Suggestions, anyone? If you would like to come, please email me through my profile or post here so that I can get an idea of how many people to expect. Thanks! :)

-MOH

SLAYER730

Friday, August 6, 2004 2:52 AM

You have a definite YES from 2 York Browncoats: myself, and Ryan (SteamedBao3). It sounds GREAT. Ryan says he'll be willing to cook. I'm working on the Firefly monopoly game so nicely posted by csteinme so I can bring that along if you like. Also, Ryan has made Tall Card and we can bring that too.

This a costume deal? We have those too LOL Just keep us updated!!!

Also, Ryan and I would be interested in making "First Annual Firefly Under the Stars PA Shindig 2004" shirts...nuthin fancy, just iron on...if people would be interested. We'd need a set # and sizes of course....

BTW, what's your email address? I couldn't find it on here.

Yay! Horsie rides!

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

MYORANGEHAT

Friday, August 6, 2004 3:05 AM

Oh, yeah, I'm an OB native and I keep forgetting that FFF.net doesn't have your email in your profile(oops!).
My email addy is: PenPenAgain@aol.com

Tall card sounds great.
Monopoly sounds great.
Shirts sound REALLY cool! :D
Costumes are welcome, but remember this is a horse farm complete with dirt, so you might want something else to wear when we watch Firefly outside by the barn. :)

I still need to check to make sure my projector is powerful enough to look good. If it isn't, I'll rent one that is because now I'm married to the idea of seeing the Serenity crew ten feet tall!

Edited to fix dumb typo.

NOOCYTE

Friday, August 6, 2004 3:11 AM

Color me counted in (or count me colored in...though that makes much less sense)!

Should be a real barn-burner!!

Hmmm...someone should compile a list of and procure the ingredients of some of the 'Loon drinks...

Department of Redundancy Department

LINDLEY

Friday, August 6, 2004 2:29 PM

I'd love to come, but I don't think I can unless something is organized a bit closer to Pittsburgh.

RHYMEPHILE

Friday, August 6, 2004 2:42 PM

Count me in, too! I e-mailed you, MOH, and a relaxing drive out to farm country would do me good from here in New Jersey. Keep us updated!

ETA: I just mapped Harleysville from where I live in NJ, and it says about 2 hours. Shiny!!

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"Revenge!"

Vince in Rex the Runt

MOSCOWMARK

Friday, August 6, 2004 3:22 PM

I'll be there.

I might drag the family along if you say there will be other activities. Or not. I'm the only browncoat of the lot.

Have you considered which episodes you will show? Any are fine with me. I love them all.

LISSA

Friday, August 6, 2004 8:33 PM

I'd love to come, if I can get there from Boston. I'm thinking it'd be a great way to hook up with this guy who goes to lehigh...hehe ya, but anyways it sounds great! Firefly under the stars...what could be better?

~lissa, spwhore

RAY53208

Saturday, August 7, 2004 7:11 AM

man! you sound like youre gonna have some big damn fun! i wish i could go... maybe if regional groups could organize shindigs across the country? is this already happening? am i missing something? im all the way down in houston... anyone have any info?

ray

“With the first link the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, changes us all irrevokably. The first time any man’s freedom is trodden on, we are all damaged."

SLAYER730

Sunday, August 8, 2004 3:33 AM

Well, I'm always looking for a way to dirty up my Kaylee coveralls a bit, but I think I'll pass on the actual wearing of the costumes. I have plenty of Firefly-related normal clothes.

Wellllllllllllll - On second thought, maybe I'll bring 'em along for the horsie and outdoorsy photo ops.

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

WHEDONESQUE

Sunday, August 8, 2004 4:03 AM

I am in NYC right now, but maybe I could come if I could work out a train/someone pick me up at the trainstation thing, or something. I would really love to spend a weekend with fellow browncoats! It really sounds fun with all the activities you guys have described...

*schemes a little on the logistics*
*bounces out of excitement while scheming*

We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty. (Mal - Serenity)

MALICIOUS

Sunday, August 8, 2004 4:04 AM

Your Orange-hattedness:

I'd be thrilled and delighted to attend! Depending, of course, on the quality of the directions supplied......Thanks for the invite! (unless it's a Blair-witchy/Texas chainsaw massacre kinda thing, then ummm maybe next time!)

Mal-licious

WHEDONESQUE

Sunday, August 8, 2004 5:19 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by whedonesque:
I am in NYC right now, but maybe I could come if I could work out a train/someone pick me up at the trainstation thing, or something. I would really love to spend a weekend with fellow browncoats! It really sounds fun with all the activities you guys have described...

*schemes a little on the logistics*
*bounces out of excitement while scheming*

We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty. (Mal - Serenity)

Well, duh. I could just take a train to Philly and rent a car, if necessary. Now all I have to do is figure out a way to be off work that weekend...

*schemes more*

QUEENTIYE

Sunday, August 8, 2004 7:26 AM

HEY! We met today! :) I might be driving by then... keep me posted... queentiye74@yahoo.com

QT

QueenTiye, Companion Academy drop-out!

Shamelessly gushing over Mal...

LINDYCAT

Sunday, August 8, 2004 5:06 PM

Hey,

I might stop by depending on exactly when it is, I live in Boyertown on the weekends. Nice idea.

Matt

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TETHYS

Sunday, August 8, 2004 6:15 PM

Think I can get those days off work, just need set day...philly is only about an hour away from me!!!

The BDShow on a BDScreen........hehehehehehe

"You replaced Firefly with *barf* Fastlane?!"
Zoe:"Take me Sir. Take me hard" - War Stories

MYORANGEHAT

Sunday, August 8, 2004 8:14 PM

Just popping in, in my one free second of the weekend, to keep y'all up to date.

I've gotten lots of wonderful emails offering help. That is so shiny. I don't have anything that I need help with, right now, but as soon as things get moving I'm sure I'll have LOTS of stuff I'll need help with. Soon very soon.
I'll get back to anyone that offered help as soon as I know what exactly needs doing.

I'm looking into finalizing a date. I'm thinking Columbus Day weekend(someone else suggested this). I'll get back to y'all as soon as I can confirm that this date is indeed possible. If anyone has serious problems with Columbus Day weekend please say so.

WoW! I am sooo amazed at the response I've been getting. This is going to be a HUGE shindig. The thought of that many browncoats together makes me smile. :)

Outa time to post any more or even spell check. Bye. :)

PEARLAT32

Sunday, August 8, 2004 10:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MyOrangeHat:
I'll rent one that is because now I'm married to the idea of seeing the Serenity crew ten feet tall!

Aren't we all???

This shindig sounds so great. I would love to come up and shindig. My goal for the year to come is to meet as many Browncoats as possible.

Will keep checkin' in for updates.

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They were little geisha dolls with big heads that WOBBLED!

MYORANGEHAT

Monday, August 9, 2004 2:18 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Noocyte:
Should be a real barn-burner!!

I should certianly hope not!

In fact my goal is for it NOT to burn the barn. ;p
But it really should be oodles of fun. Yes I did just say 'oodles.'

MYORANGEHAT

Monday, August 9, 2004 2:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by RhymePhile:
Count me in, too! I e-mailed you, MOH, and a relaxing drive out to farm country would do me good from here in New Jersey. Keep us updated!

ETA: I just mapped Harleysville from where I live in NJ, and it says about 2 hours. Shiny!!

Yup, I'm suprislingly close to the NJ coast. :) Spread the word to other NJ browncoats.
I got your email but I haven't had a chance to respond to any email yet. I've gotten SOOO much so suddenly. I'll get to it though. :)
Glad you're comming! :D

MYORANGEHAT

Monday, August 9, 2004 2:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by MoscowMark:
I might drag the family along if you say there will be other activities. Or not. I'm the only browncoat of the lot.

Have you considered which episodes you will show? Any are fine with me. I love them all.

Sure, drag the family along. Anyone is welcome. I haven't put together a full roster of activities yet because I've just started the planning. But if it is non-browncoat activities you are looking for, I have a few they could do:
-Bring your bike and ride down bike trail that passes right through my farm. Or walk down the trail. Pretty and scenic.
-Fishing. I don't know a whole lot about fishing(I just put my hook in with hotdog slice on it and pull in a fish), but the stream that runs about 300ft from my house is stocked with Rainbow Trout and you are welcome to fish there.
-I'm right down the street, maybe four miles, from a very large park complete with walking trails around the huge reservoir.
http://www.montcopa.org/parks/green%20lane.htm

I'm not sure which episodes I'll show yet. I wonder how many I can fit in before the sun comes up. :)
But I think we NEED to see:
Serenity
Ariel
Out of Gas
Objects in Space

MYORANGEHAT

Monday, August 9, 2004 2:37 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by lissa:
I'm thinking it'd be a great way to hook up with this guy who goes to lehigh...hehe ya, but anyways it sounds great! Firefly under the stars...what could be better?

Lehigh is really close to my house, no more than 40 minutes. I'm actually saving up to go there, but I need the money first. One day. :)

What could be better than Firefly under the stars? Nothing I can think of.

MYORANGEHAT

Monday, August 9, 2004 2:41 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Malicious:
Your Orange-hattedness:

I'd be thrilled and delighted to attend! Depending, of course, on the quality of the directions supplied......Thanks for the invite!

You're welcome for the invite. :)
Well, I DID plan on giving out the crappiest directions possible as a kind of test to see who could actually find the shindig.

Kidding, kidding. I'll print really great directions for y'all. My place is hard to find without them cause my street isn't on any map.

Quote:
(unless it's a Blair-witchy/Texas chainsaw massacre kinda thing, then ummm maybe next time!)

All right! Who told him?! It was supposed to be a suprise massacre. Guess I'll have to call the massacre off then.

MALLORY

Monday, August 9, 2004 2:53 AM

All sounds so fun! I hope I can make it, but I doubt I will

LISSA

Monday, August 9, 2004 3:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by MyOrangeHat:
Lehigh is really close to my house, no more than 40 minutes. I'm actually saving up to go there, but I need the money first. One day. :)

ok lol, lissa is officially having spasms...40 minutes you say? teeheehee...

~lissa, spwhore

DBELL46

Monday, August 9, 2004 4:14 AM

Thanks for the invite. Columbus day looks good this
far in advance. (I'm generally not to sure what I'll
be doing day after tommorrow.)

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if history is remarkably clear on one point,
it's that people don't learn from history.
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MOSCOWMARK

Monday, August 9, 2004 12:48 PM

Oh No! I'm going to be away that weekend. Plus you can get some REALLY chilly evenings that late in the year.

Maybe Reconsider???? [hopeful expression with big puppy-dog eyes]

ANOTHERFIREFLYFAN

Monday, August 9, 2004 2:29 PM

Sounds good, at least this far in advance. Might be a bit cold, but people can bring jackets. Brown coats, even.

I still can't guarantee that I would be coming, but at least I can say that I *want* to go. ;)

Don't forget your post over on the OB. And have you posted on the Versal/Serenity Board yet? Lots of people there.

~AFf

Keep flying

RHYMEPHILE

Monday, August 9, 2004 4:33 PM

I have a suggestion: trivia contest! The reason: I can provide pretty cool prizes.

I work for a large media dot-com, and one of the aspects of my job is writing reviews for TV shows and their respective box sets on DVD. I have a bunch of new, current box sets that I can bring with me as prizes (for trivia or what have you) that studios have sent. They're not Firefly, but I think they might make fans study up on their 'verse knowledge.

And no, I'm not telling which ones I have. I like my job!

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"Revenge!"

Vince in Rex the Runt

CLANDESTINY

Monday, August 9, 2004 5:49 PM

Anyone care to consider giving a poor, pathetic, non-automobile-possessing Brooklyn Browncoat a ride to this not-to-be-missed-if-I-can-help-it event?

:applies his patented PuppyEyes Gambit (tm), then realizes that MoscowMark already tried it:

BRITCHICK

Monday, August 9, 2004 6:04 PM

Um, sorry to be a dumb European - but when exactly is Columbus Day?

Like fireflyfans.net?
Help keep the site running.. Why not donate?
see links on homepage

CLANDESTINY

Monday, August 9, 2004 6:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by britchick:
Um, sorry to be a dumb European - but when exactly is Columbus Day?

Like fireflyfans.net?
Help keep the site running.. Why not donate?
see links on homepage

Columbus Day is Monday, October 11.

RHYMEPHILE

Monday, August 9, 2004 6:11 PM

Perhaps I can give you a ride clandestiny...we can discuss it at the NYC meetup. I'm only 2 hours from where the shindig will be, or e-mail me:

rhymephile (at) hotmail (dot) com

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"Revenge!"

Vince in Rex the Runt

STEAMEDBAO3

Monday, August 9, 2004 6:58 PM

I am making shirts for the Shindig. They will read 1st Annual PA Shindig Under-the-Stars. If you would like one, let me know your shirt size. I am willing to do these for free however if anyone wants to donate some funds I will be more then happy to accept them. Or people can just keep me supplied with beer at the shindig.

If interested and you are defintly going email me: Ripper5X5@hotmail.com

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

CLANDESTINY

Monday, August 9, 2004 7:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RhymePhile:
Perhaps I can give you a ride clandestiny...we can discuss it at the NYC meetup. I'm only 2 hours from where the shindig will be, or e-mail me:

Email sent, and my thanks.

RHYMEPHILE

Monday, August 9, 2004 7:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SteamedBao3:
I am making shirts for the Shindig. They will read 1st Annual PA Shindig Under-the-Stars. If you would like one, let me know your shirt size. I am willing to do these for free however if anyone wants to donate some funds I will be more then happy to accept them. Or people can just keep me supplied with beer at the shindig.

If interested and you are defintly going email me: Ripper5Xr@hotmail.com

Um, this e-mail address isn't working...what letters/number should we take off?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Revenge!"

Vince in Rex the Runt

STEAMEDBAO3

Monday, August 9, 2004 7:32 PM

Sorry! My F**k up. my Email is Ripper5X5@hotmail.com

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

SLAYER730

Tuesday, August 10, 2004 4:39 AM

YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!! I am TOO excited about this! It's so gorram cool to see so many Browncoats rally for this, and especially in PA! Doesn't get much easier for me: Firefly, food, friends, and in tha home state to boot? I'm there!

I will have to put in my 2 cents and vote for "Our Mrs. Reynolds" as one episode we view, though. Sheesh, they are ALL so good! Can we vote or pick out of a hat or something? ha ha ha

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

MYORANGEHAT

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 5:24 PM

I'm working hard on confirming a date for the Shindig. I need to make sure a projector is available to rent(at a resonable price) the weekend I schedule. Otherwise, it will just be a bunch of browncoats watching Firefly on my TV duct taped to the side of the barn. :p
I'm also in the process of getting a website up for this Shindig. Updates and changes of info are so easy to loose in a thread, especially as it gets longer with more planning. I'll post a link as soon as the site is live.

I will NOT be around to respond to any messages from Friday-Sunday. I am going to WizardWorld Chicago and will be computer impaired for a few days. As soon as I get back, I'll start planning like crazy again.

Keep Flyin',
MOH :)

MOOSHOO72

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 7:21 PM

I'm not entirely sure I'll be able to make it, but even if I don't, can I make some suggestions? How about a campfire with some s'mores/marshmallow roasting? Maybe some hot cider if it's cold.. I live bout 20 mins from Harleysville, but I'll be at school in State College for that time. If I can break away from homework tho, I offer myself to bring some of the best goddarned apple cider ever made: Bauman's Apple Cider. It's a block away from my house. I think having the shindig a week or two later, right in the chillyness of October would be funner, but I'm not planning the gathering, so I'll keep my thinkings to myself. ;) Anyways, have fun in Chicago, and I'll look back for the website!

My other ship is a Mid-Bulk Transport Standard Radion Accelerator Core Class Code 03-K64 Firefly.

BROWNCOATXIONG

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:40 PM

Greetings all! Long time lurker, first time poster.

This PA Shindig sounds great. My wife and I are both interested in attending. Harleysville is only about an hour away for us.

I look forward to hearing more.

DIETCOKE

Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:55 AM

Hello from NJ!!!

Sounds great! I grew up on a ranch in Montana and I love the idea of horses and showing the show on the barn!

I have never seen the show but I have read everyt transcript! What can I say, I LOVE JOSS!

Husband hasn't seen it, thinks I'm drinking....

Love to you all,

DC

DIETCOKE

Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:55 AM

Hello from NJ!!!

Sounds great! I grew up on a ranch in Montana and I love the idea of horses and showing the show on the barn!

I have never seen the show but I have read everyt transcript! What can I say, I LOVE JOSS!

Husband hasn't seen it, thinks I'm drinking....

Love to you all,

DC

DIETCOKE

Thursday, August 12, 2004 1:13 AM

Hello from NJ!!!

Sounds great! I grew up on a ranch in Montana and I love the idea of horses and showing the show on the barn!

I have never seen the show but I have read everyt transcript! What can I say, I LOVE JOSS!

Husband hasn't seen it, thinks I'm drinking....

Love to you all,

DC

DIETCOKE

Thursday, August 12, 2004 1:13 AM

Hello from NJ!!!

Sounds great! I grew up on a ranch in Montana and I love the idea of horses and showing the show on the barn!

I have never seen the show but I have read everyt transcript! What can I say, I LOVE JOSS!

Husband hasn't seen it, thinks I'm drinking....

Love to you all,

DC

SLAYER730

Thursday, August 12, 2004 4:50 AM

Holy quadruple post, Batman!

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

NOOCYTE

Thursday, August 12, 2004 5:41 AM

Quote:
I'm working hard on confirming a date for the Shindig. I need to make sure a projector is available to rent(at a resonable price) the weekend I schedule. Otherwise, it will just be a bunch of browncoats watching Firefly on my TV duct taped to the side of the barn. :p

Or else, we could just act out the eps, like the scene from The Empire Strikes Back in "Reign of Fire" (kid: "Quinn, where'd you hear that story?" Quinn: "I made it up...").

Quote:
I'm also in the process of getting a website up for this Shindig. Updates and changes of info are so easy to loose in a thread, especially as it gets longer with more planning. I'll post a link as soon as the site is live.

How very...organized of you, 'Hat! Color me impressed! So I guess tracking developments across two boards was getting a mite twisty for your tastes?

Quote:
I will NOT be around to respond to any messages from Friday-Sunday. I am going to WizardWorld Chicago and will be computer impaired for a few days.

My, but aren't you just the Con Pro (a preposterous term) these days! I'll be looking for a full report upon your return there, missy...

Quote:
As soon as I get back, I'll start planning like crazy again.

How coincidental, as I was planning to go crazy. Great thinks mind alike, I suppose....or something like that...

Erm...Keep flyin'!!

Department of Redundancy Department

DIETCOKE

Sunday, August 15, 2004 3:00 AM

So, I've ordered the box set and await its arrival. My husband will be forced to sit and watch at least the pilot. That will determine if he joins me at the shindig.

Keep me posted on the plans!

Look forward to meeting fellow Browncoats.

WHEDONESQUE

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 8:05 AM

*bump because I am soooo excited and I can't wait for more news on the shindig*

MYORANGEHAT

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:55 PM

Okay, everyone, I'm back home from Chicago(Which TOTALLY RULED!!). Anyway, I'm calling around trying to get the best price on projectors today. As soon as I get a projector rental set up, the date will be official. Say tuned. :)

I'm still working on the web page for this. Give me a little time. I just got home but I'll get it up very soon.

SOLISTA

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 12:49 AM

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 :-(

MYORANGEHAT

Friday, August 20, 2004 5:18 PM

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.

NOOCYTE

Friday, August 20, 2004 5:46 PM

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

MYORANGEHAT

Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:07 AM

Date is confirmed for October 9-10, 2004

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

SLAYER730

Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:23 AM

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***

MYORANGEHAT

Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:30 AM

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. :

MYORANGEHAT

Sunday, August 22, 2004 2:43 PM

BUMP

MYORANGEHAT

Monday, August 23, 2004 2:50 AM

BUMP!

RHYMEPHILE

Monday, August 23, 2004 4:01 PM

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.

MYORANGEHAT

Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:33 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.

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.

DEFYINGGRAVITY

Tuesday, August 24, 2004 10:42 PM

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

MYORANGEHAT

Wednesday, August 25, 2004 2:19 AM

Quote:
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?

DEFYINGGRAVITY

Wednesday, August 25, 2004 3:46 AM

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

NOOCYTE

Wednesday, August 25, 2004 4:43 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.

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

WALTERPIPP

Wednesday, August 25, 2004 5:40 AM

You're about 30 minutes away from Harleysville.

MYORANGEHAT

Thursday, August 26, 2004 2:11 PM

Quote:
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. :)

RHYMEPHILE

Thursday, August 26, 2004 7:42 PM

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

CIELLA

Friday, August 27, 2004 3:26 PM

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

STEAMEDBAO3

Saturday, August 28, 2004 3:47 PM

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.

KEVIN

Saturday, August 28, 2004 6:30 PM

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)

TETHYS

Saturday, August 28, 2004 7:55 PM

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"

MYORANGEHAT

Saturday, August 28, 2004 8:06 PM

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. :)

MYORANGEHAT

Tuesday, August 31, 2004 5:32 PM

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

MALICIOUS

Friday, September 3, 2004 12:04 AM

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

Mal-licious

ALIENZOOKEEPER

Friday, September 3, 2004 4:15 AM

I agree with that- 'bump'

Also, what are the local motel rates?

vince

MYORANGEHAT

Friday, September 3, 2004 1:20 PM

Quote:
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.

RHYMEPHILE

Friday, September 3, 2004 1:34 PM

*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.

MYORANGEHAT

Friday, September 3, 2004 9:53 PM

Quote:
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.

Quote:
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.

Quote:
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

MYORANGEHAT

Saturday, September 4, 2004 1:05 AM

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

MYORANGEHAT

Tuesday, September 7, 2004 2:38 PM

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

CEPHME

Tuesday, September 7, 2004 4:16 PM

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

SLAYER730

Tuesday, September 7, 2004 5:30 PM

*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***

CEPHME

Tuesday, September 7, 2004 6:22 PM

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.

KEVIN

Tuesday, September 7, 2004 8:37 PM

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!

MALICIOUS

Friday, September 10, 2004 1:21 AM

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

Mal-licious

WHEDONESQUE

Friday, September 10, 2004 2:14 AM

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

MYORANGEHAT

Friday, September 10, 2004 2:46 PM

Quote:
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!*

MYORANGEHAT

Saturday, September 11, 2004 1:35 PM

BUMP

TETHYS

Saturday, September 11, 2004 4:18 PM

bump bump bump

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

ZAYZO

Saturday, September 11, 2004 5:41 PM

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."

ZAYZO

Saturday, September 11, 2004 10:31 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."

LISSA

Sunday, September 12, 2004 4:02 PM

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

CEPHME

Sunday, September 12, 2004 4:12 PM

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

CIELLA

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 4:18 AM

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

MYORANGEHAT

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12:09 PM

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.

CLANDESTINY

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 2:29 PM

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.

RHYMEPHILE

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 2:47 PM

*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.

NAKEDANDARTICULATE

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 4:47 PM

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."

ZAYZO

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 5:45 PM

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."

MYORANGEHAT

Thursday, September 16, 2004 2:44 AM

****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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