Who would like to be at a Woodstock meet-up October 8th ?

[In_The_Wind]

It's a three day weekend for many people.

While I was at the DU meet-up in New York City last weekend we were talking about a family gathering. A few DUers said they would like to camp out in the Catskills to enjoy the changing colors of the leaves.

We have many lovely Bed & Breakfast spots. Excellent restaurants. Two campgrounds not far from Woodstock (and me). :think::bounce::bounce:Woodstock can be as peaceful or as lively as you want it to be.



come one, come all ... bring the family or just a smile :woohoo::party: before winter returns to the Hudson Valley.



:hi: who's in ~

[Lavender Brown]

1. The Catskills... that sounds awesome

It's too far in advance for me to know for sure, but I would definitely try. :hi:

[In_The_Wind]

2. I have local volunteers to help everyone find whatever they want to do.

it would be wonderful to see you again

:hi::hug:

[RebelOne]

3. Sure, if we can meet here in Woodstock, Georgia

where I live.

[In_The_Wind]

4. well I grew up in Georgia ... I can find my back home again

when ?

cause I'm talking about Woodstock, New York on October 7,8,9 & 10 :party: the kids are back in school and the preparations for the winter family gatherings haven't begun yet

[Shell Beau]

5. (:

:smoke: :hippie:

[In_The_Wind]

19. I'll take that as a yes

:rofl:

:hi:

:smoke:

[Tace]

6. Sounds Good To Me... As We Discussed in NYC

I'm wondering what would be the best way to get there from NYC. Is there a train that runs nearby? Or would a bus be better?

I haven't run the idea by my wife yet, but I'll bet she'll be glad for any reason to escape from New York. : )

[In_The_Wind]

10. come by bus, train or plane ... we'll shuttle you the rest of the way

yes, there is a train which runs through Rhinecliff, N.Y. and there is a bus station in Kingston

we can help any DUer who needs transportation or directions to find their way here and around after they arrive

since you will be bring camping gear you'll need to think about which mode of transportation will allow you the most comfort for a two hour trip north

[LynneSin]

7. I'm going to pencil it in for now

Main thing is to find someone to share the driving for me (thinks JimmyJazz). Not much of a driver but I would love to come

[In_The_Wind]

20. the drive is very easy, sane and beautiful

after you pass the cities down your way ... the traffic usually moves along and you're not likely to get lost ... we are straight up the N Y State Thruway

I see (down thread)you have a ride with JJ :bounce::bounce::party:

[Wapsie B]

8. I tell ya, it has the makings of one nice get together.

Doubt if I'd be able to come though.

[In_The_Wind]

29. you can call and talk to us

we promise to take lots of pictures

:( too bad that you can't make it this time

[JimmyJazz]

9. I love camping - so do my girls!

I'd love to say I was at Woodstock (even if it was a few years too late to see an awesome concert).

P.S. I need your address again :crazy:

[In_The_Wind]

11. just remember the nights may be cool

It'll be great to meet your daughters. There are so many things for everyone to enjoy.

I just sent you my address by PM

:hug:

[LynneSin]

15. Oh goodie, I can hitch a ride up with you

:bounce:

[JimmyJazz]

26. I have a nice big tent and lots of camping equipment, too -

We can do some hiking! :hi:

[LynneSin]

31. Definately - let's make a 3 day weekend out of it

:bounce:

That time of year I'm sure we'll see some foliage action to boot!

[Lauri16]

12. Sounds cool!

I haven't been up that way since I was a kid, and it's really not that far from me. (i'm in the Ithaca area) Sounds like it'd be fun! Can a relative newbie go? :)

[Redstone]

25. "Can a relative newbie go?" Of course! It's the best

way to get to know other DUers (as I did at a Boston get-together earlier this year).

You'll find that one of the things that DUers really like to do is welcome "relative newbies." They're good people that way (and in many other ways as well).

Redstone

[In_The_Wind]

28. you're not far away at all

everyone was a newbie once :hug: I haven't been around DU all that long myself so come on over

[Lauri16]

35. Awesome!

It's only about 2 1/2 hours or so from where I am. I would love to go! See ya in October! :hi:

[In_The_Wind]

36. Wonderful

I will be gathering information on the rates for camping and lodging. Let me know if you have any questions about where to stay.

:hi:

[margaritamama]

13. Still recovering from.....

the 3 day Bonnaroo festival. Think it might take awhile:smoke:

[In_The_Wind]

14. do you think will 4 months be enough time

details ... if it's gonna take a while to recover - we want details


BTW :thumbsup: I do believe I've found the best mango margarita

[SarahB]

16. That would be cool!

I'm going to have a crazy-ass schedule starting this Fall (and not ending until Spring 2007), but damn, if I could, I'd love to. :D

[In_The_Wind]

17. you will be missed

if you can't pull a day away this year but perhaps we'll see you the same time next year ...

[SarahB]

18. I'm not sure.

It's possible, just not probably, but I'm close enough that even just a day wouldn't be bad. An idea anyway.

[In_The_Wind]

21. there's plenty of time to plan

if you can only make it for one day :think: it will be one more day with friends at DU

[sparky_in_ma]

22. I might be able to make that one.

:D

[In_The_Wind]

24. yeah ... that would be wonderful

:bounce::bounce:

I'll be sticking my nose into anyplace that I'm going to recommend for any reason over the next few months.:+ tuff work but somebody's gotta do it

[Redstone]

23. I'd like very much to be at that meet-up.

Keep promoting it so I don't forget. Especially if it's a family-type gathering; Mrs R. and the Little Guy have never been in that part of New York, and I'd like to take them there.

Redstone

[In_The_Wind]

27. It would be wonderful to see you, Mrs. R & the Little Guy

I think that it will be a bit of both. Family-type for some and pure party for others.

I'm just going to party all summer gathering info on the fun spots and then play the somewhat sober cruse director on the meet-up weekend.

If individual DUers will let me know what their interest are I'll be sure to check out things for everyone.

there's tubing down the Esopus Creek, mountain climbing and repelling areas, hand gliding, horse back riding, the world's largest kaleidescope ...

[Redstone]

30. Whoa. the world's largest Kaleidoscope?

Now I'm intrigued. I have to see that.

Redstone

[In_The_Wind]

34. you walk into the center and look up

the changing shapes and colors are beautiful

[Redstone]

37. I absolutely MUST see that. How long has it been around?

If it's been there since the 1960s, I bet it was a BIG hit with the LSD crowd.

You wouldn't happen to have the address of a website where I could see some more information, would you? I just love that kind of American Oddity Roadside Attraction stuff.

Thanks,

Redstone

[In_The_Wind]

38. here ya go Redstone

Is there anything else you would like to know about ... if I don't have the answer, I'm sure someone else around here will.

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/NYMTTkaleid.html

http://www.cybersharque.com/woodstock2.html

http://www.catskillregiontoday.com/Catskill/press_article.asp?news_id=64

[Redstone]

39. Damn. Thanks. I'm fighting the urge to wake Mrs R. and

the little guy up and pile them in the car so we can be there in the morning to see that.

But we'll wait until October. count us in for the meetup, and again, thank you for the invitation and the information.

PS: Nice trike. I gave up motorcycles a long time ago after crashing one, but I've long thought a trike would be a relatively safe (and cool) alternative. We have someone in town who has a Gold Wing-based trike, yellow like yours, and it is indeed spiffy.

Redstone

[In_The_Wind]

40. you will be too early for this ...

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which might be a darned good thing

[peacebuzzard]

32. I would love to Joan, I have lots going on in Oct, so

if it is easy to get in and out of there I might be able to. I'll have to look it up on a map and get back w/ you on this. It would have to coincide w/ the date I'll be commuting to/from work. But it would be beautiful and interesting, no doubt.

[In_The_Wind]

33. fly on in

we are between two airports and I know I'll be able to pick you up at one of them

:hi: