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| - | + | Only days away now. Final details coming together.<br> | |
| - | + | == The Place == | |
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| + | Assateague Island National Seashore, near Ocean City, MD.<br> | ||
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| + | [http://www.assateagueisland.com/ Official Website] | ||
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| + | [http://www.assateagueisland.com/map/map.htm Driving Directions] | ||
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| + | [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bayberry+Dr,+Berlin+MD&sll=38.196624,-75.156569&sspn=0.005388,0.007682&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps w/ destination] (further down the road, but this is as close as the directions will get. | ||
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| + | [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bayberry+Dr,+Berlin+MD&sll=38.196624,-75.156569&sspn=0.005388,0.007682&ie=UTF8&ll=38.193504,-75.156409&spn=0.005388,0.007682&t=h&z=17 Google Maps pointing at our sites] | ||
== Guest List == | == Guest List == | ||
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Erica and Steve (Steve's driving up Sat morning) | Erica and Steve (Steve's driving up Sat morning) | ||
| - | Liz | + | Liz |
| - | Chad | + | Chad |
| - | Rich H. | + | Rich H. |
| - | Eva | + | Eva |
== Equipment List == | == Equipment List == | ||
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1 Air Mattress | 1 Air Mattress | ||
| - | X SPF-30 cans spray-on sunscreen where X is 1 now but should be more by arrival<br> | + | X SPF-30 cans spray-on sunscreen where X is 1 now but should be more by arrival<br> |
| - | 37 Camping Chairs (CU-branded, '94 reunion giveaway) of which I will bring a handful.<br> | + | 37 Camping Chairs (CU-branded, '94 reunion giveaway) of which I will bring a handful.<br> |
| - | Plastic cutlery, bamboo skewers, a handful of plastic cups, bendy straws and lots of disposable plates of varying sizes. | + | Plastic cutlery, bamboo skewers, a handful of plastic cups, bendy straws and lots of disposable plates of varying sizes. |
'''Liz has:''' | '''Liz has:''' | ||
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'''Chad has:''' | '''Chad has:''' | ||
| - | 2 Boogie Boards, one better for shorter folks (5'6" or less, I bought it when I was a kid) | + | 2 Boogie Boards, one better for shorter folks (5'6" or less, I bought it when I was a kid) |
| - | 2 "Beachy" chairs (by beachy I meant beach worthy, not a pun...but the ass kicking was coming anyway) | + | 2 "Beachy" chairs (by beachy I meant beach worthy, not a pun...but the ass kicking was coming anyway) |
| - | 3 Cast Iron pans | + | 3 Cast Iron pans |
| - | 1 Cast Iron skillet | + | 1 Cast Iron skillet |
| - | 1 Big clam steamer pot (in case you want to seafood feast at the campsite) | + | 1 Big clam steamer pot (in case you want to seafood feast at the campsite) |
| - | 1 Plastic cooler | + | 1 Plastic cooler |
| - | 1 Styrofoam cooler | + | 1 Styrofoam cooler |
| - | 4 Badmitton Rackets & birdies | + | 4 Badmitton Rackets & birdies |
| - | 1 Stunt Kite | + | 1 Stunt Kite |
| - | 1 Frisbee | + | 1 Frisbee |
| - | 1 Football | + | 1 Football |
| - | Plastic Cutlery, cups | + | Plastic Cutlery, cups |
'''Rich H has:''' | '''Rich H has:''' | ||
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'''What we could potentially still need:''' (add whatever you might think of.)<br> | '''What we could potentially still need:''' (add whatever you might think of.)<br> | ||
| - | Tablecloth(s) for the picnic table | + | Tablecloth(s) for the picnic table |
| - | Citronella candles / tiki sticks / whatever | + | Citronella candles / tiki sticks / whatever |
== Travel Plans == | == Travel Plans == | ||
| - | '''Beaker''', leaving Thursday 8/20 morning from Montclair, NJ (arriving late afternoon), room for 1-3 passengers based on cargo (Prius), amenable to Chad's place as a Wednesday night leg, leaving Sunday 8/23. Maybe we can try the Cape May ferry to save some time. | + | '''Beaker''', leaving Thursday 8/20 morning from Montclair, NJ (arriving late afternoon), room for 1-3 passengers based on cargo (Prius), amenable to Chad's place as a Wednesday night leg, leaving Sunday 8/23. Maybe we can try the Cape May ferry to save some time. |
| - | '''Liz''', leaving Thursday 8/20 morning from Washington DC. Hooking, um, meeting up with Chad to carpool to Assateague. | + | '''Liz''', leaving Thursday 8/20 morning from Washington DC. Hooking, um, meeting up with Chad to carpool to Assateague. |
| - | '''Chad''', leaving Thursday 8/20 to hook up with Liz. | + | '''Chad''', leaving Thursday 8/20 to hook up with Liz. I am about a 2 hour 45 minute ride from Ocean City. If anyone wants to stay at my place and head out from here on Thursday let me know. I am taking off the entire week from work to decompress. |
| - | '''Rich H''', working my way down the coast all week. | + | '''Rich H''', working my way down the coast all week. Cape Cod Monday - Tuesday. After that, I dunno, but I'll figure it out. I'll coordinate with fellow CT resident Eva. Does Amtrak go to the campsite? How about BoltBus? |
| - | '''Eva''' - perhaps we can drive to Beakers wednesday night after I collect my thoughts and think about what is needed - or Rich we can take Amtrak to baltimore or DC but i think thats as close as it gets us. | + | '''Eva''' - perhaps we can drive to Beakers wednesday night after I collect my thoughts and think about what is needed - or Rich we can take Amtrak to baltimore or DC but i think thats as close as it gets us. |
== Activities == | == Activities == | ||
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Chasing ponies from tent | Chasing ponies from tent | ||
| - | Bicycling? I may bring mine (Liz) | + | Bicycling? I may bring mine (Liz) I have a folding bike I'll probably bring if driving, and possibly another on a bike rack (Rich H) |
| - | I have a folding bike I'll probably bring if driving, and possibly another on a bike rack (Rich H) | + | |
| - | Kicking Chad's ass for making that "beachy" pun up there. | + | Kicking Chad's ass for making that "beachy" pun up there. |
| - | Canoeing - if we sign up in advance | + | Canoeing - if we sign up in advance |
| - | Forgetting where the cell phones are... | + | Forgetting where the cell phones are... |
Avoiding Hurricane Bill | Avoiding Hurricane Bill | ||
Revision as of 16:26, 18 August 2009
Only days away now. Final details coming together.
Contents |
The Place
Assateague Island National Seashore, near Ocean City, MD.
Google Maps w/ destination (further down the road, but this is as close as the directions will get.
Google Maps pointing at our sites
Guest List
(add only yourself and any +'s so I know you've been here)
Beaker
Erica and Steve (Steve's driving up Sat morning)
Liz
Chad
Rich H.
Eva
Equipment List
Beaker has:
1 Screen Tent (common area)
1 Boogie Board
1 Beach Umbrella
1 Small Propane Stove
1 Electric Lantern (working) and 1 Propane Lantern (questionable status)
1 Tent (4 person)
1 Air Mattress
X SPF-30 cans spray-on sunscreen where X is 1 now but should be more by arrival
37 Camping Chairs (CU-branded, '94 reunion giveaway) of which I will bring a handful.
Plastic cutlery, bamboo skewers, a handful of plastic cups, bendy straws and lots of disposable plates of varying sizes.
Liz has:
Nothing. But happy to pick stuff up, especially things that will not later take up too much space in tiny one bedroom apartment.
Chad has:
2 Boogie Boards, one better for shorter folks (5'6" or less, I bought it when I was a kid)
2 "Beachy" chairs (by beachy I meant beach worthy, not a pun...but the ass kicking was coming anyway)
3 Cast Iron pans
1 Cast Iron skillet
1 Big clam steamer pot (in case you want to seafood feast at the campsite)
1 Plastic cooler
1 Styrofoam cooler
4 Badmitton Rackets & birdies
1 Stunt Kite
1 Frisbee
1 Football
Plastic Cutlery, cups
Rich H has:
1 six-person REI "Hobitat" tent that I won last year. Knowing our tent prowess, it's probably more like a four-person tent.
1 beach chair
Um. I'll check what else when I get home
Eva Has:
1 apex 1 person tent
3 beach chairs
1 beach mini table - may be rusted into open position
1 or 2 coolers
I can pack up pots and pans Some dishes too
Bug Spray!!!
What we could potentially still need: (add whatever you might think of.)
Tablecloth(s) for the picnic table
Citronella candles / tiki sticks / whatever
Travel Plans
Beaker, leaving Thursday 8/20 morning from Montclair, NJ (arriving late afternoon), room for 1-3 passengers based on cargo (Prius), amenable to Chad's place as a Wednesday night leg, leaving Sunday 8/23. Maybe we can try the Cape May ferry to save some time.
Liz, leaving Thursday 8/20 morning from Washington DC. Hooking, um, meeting up with Chad to carpool to Assateague.
Chad, leaving Thursday 8/20 to hook up with Liz. I am about a 2 hour 45 minute ride from Ocean City. If anyone wants to stay at my place and head out from here on Thursday let me know. I am taking off the entire week from work to decompress.
Rich H, working my way down the coast all week. Cape Cod Monday - Tuesday. After that, I dunno, but I'll figure it out. I'll coordinate with fellow CT resident Eva. Does Amtrak go to the campsite? How about BoltBus?
Eva - perhaps we can drive to Beakers wednesday night after I collect my thoughts and think about what is needed - or Rich we can take Amtrak to baltimore or DC but i think thats as close as it gets us.
Activities
Ocean City boardwalk
Seafood Feast (maybe not Hooper's per warning from Scersk)
Beach
Not losing keys in ocean
Chasing ponies from tent
Bicycling? I may bring mine (Liz) I have a folding bike I'll probably bring if driving, and possibly another on a bike rack (Rich H)
Kicking Chad's ass for making that "beachy" pun up there.
Canoeing - if we sign up in advance
Forgetting where the cell phones are...
Avoiding Hurricane Bill
