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  1. 16 Days...

    in MOTD 11 (2013)

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    Katie - Do you see this? Why don't we have one of those?? :sheep:(There's no bear emoticon, the sheep will have to do)

    It's called a "refrigerator".

     

    Yes, I get as excited as any of the newbies come Dragon time. It's so much fun, how could I not? I get to see friends I haven't seen for a year, and be treated with worshipful awe by all. ;)

     

    The cabins are quite complete as far as basics. Some have hard wired phones, some don't. A prepaid calling card is a must for one's supply list. Bear bells are optional. Laura forgot hers this year, but she survived, tho' I don't know how as she forgot the "How to avoid or survive a bear attack" book I gave her.

     

    As to the number of pairs of shoes one is required to bring...it totally depends on one's fashion sense. ;)

  3. Rebooking next year

    in MOTD 10 (2012)

    Posted

    Alrighty then. Let the waitlist begin! (Supposedly) I just secured the last available room, a "Hickory" Queen 2B2B. As I'm only taking me, myself and I, either I make some new friends :laugh: and/or I'll call back tomorrow and see about getting waitlisted for a simple 1B1B.

    Hang on to it. That spare bed room will be grabbed in a heart beat next year. You never know...perhaps even if you share with a stranger, you might become good friends as a result. Getting wait listed wouldn't be a bad idea either. Having one's own cabin is a plus as you can make your own meals if you're so inclined.

  4. Rebooking next year

    in MOTD 10 (2012)

    Posted

    I don't feel like I have enough tenure to start the MOTD 2013 thread, but I do need to start planning for the event sooner than later. I already have work projects scheduled past the next MOTD dates.

     

    That said, any recommendations on lodging (e.g., Fontana Village vs. Tapoco Lodge)? What kind of rates did y'all pay this year?

     

    TIA

    Call Fontana TODAY and if you can't get a room/cabin, at least you'll be high up on the waiting list. Fontana is definitely the place to stay. Tapoco would be second choice...it's the closest accommodation to Fontana.

    I think I heard rates are going up next year at Fontana. I think if you go to their website, you'll see pricing.

  6. Katie's Birthday Party

    in Events

    Posted

    Don't forget, this is BYOB. I'll have some soda, ice and maybe some iced tea. There's a liquor store 1/2 mile from my house, just in case.

    If you are coming late and my driveway's full of cars (tho' if we park carefully, we all should fit), there's parking on Road's End, which is half a block south of my house. If you google my address you'll see it.

    Looking forward to this!

  9. Katie's Birthday Party

    in Events

    Posted

    So, I have a big birthday coming up on 6/6. Rather than wallow in self-pity. I'm going to throw myself a party. It'll be on 6/9, starting at 5PM at my house.

    I'm going to have it catered (lots of hors d'oevres), but you all can bring your favorite beverage.

    Presents? Hell yeah!

    So, I'm going to need a head count ASAP...none of this waiting til the last minute to RSVP.

    I hope everyone who can make it will come, even if we haven't met yet.

  17. I can't concentrate on work

    in MOTD 10 (2012)

    Posted

    While at work not wanting to be here, I was thinking about food :biggrin:

    I would love to have lunch at the Filling Station one day during MOTD. Their Cuban has been voted " The best Cuban sandwich around " :rock:

     

    Here is the link to their website . . http://www.thefillingstationdeli.com/

     

    Anyone interested :questionmark:

    "Best Cuban sandwich around"? Try "ONLY Cuban sandwich around"! That's why it got the "best" vote..:rofl:

  19. Question on the cabins

    in MOTD 10 (2012)

    Posted

    yeah, they supply towels, but you might as well be using the TP, they're that small and thin...scratchy, too. I always bring my own...both towels AND TP.

    I bring paper towels, scrubby sponges to do dishes and pots and pans (we have a dishwasher, used it once...terrible waste of water unless it's really full), Clorox wipes, crappy rags to dust off porch furniture (pollen will be thick) and to damp mop lino floors, a couple of decent knives, cutting board (theirs tend to be really beat up), saran wrap, tin foil, zip lock freezer bags, garbage bags, a Swiffer, several large stock pots (I AM feeding an army, mind), a small dust broom and dust pan and an apron.

    Now our cabin gets more traffic than most between the spag. dinner and the DCMM get together, so we lean heavily on cleaning supplies. Otherwise the cabin would be yucky, especially the kitchen floor and Laura's bathroom. If the weather's crappy(gods forbid!!), a lot of mud can be tracked in and the floors get gross.

  20. I can't concentrate on work

    in MOTD 10 (2012)

    Posted

    Holy crap..the car disintegrated!

    We thought about getting a Smart when they 1st came out,,,,until we drove one. The transmission is truly awful, so's the acceleration. Plus, there's no room for even groceries in it. We opted out.

    A friend of mine has a Fiat 500...she likes it but is already looking at the Abarth model.

  23. What to Bring

    in MOTD 10 (2012)

    Posted

    Given the number of attendees, the main thing you'll need to bring to MOTD10 is patience. It's going to be crowded like never before, parking is going to be a major challenge, and space at the restaurants is limited.

    Beer is available at the general store, but it's expensive and probably yucky so bring lots of your favorite.

  24. Dragon Safety - VERY IMPORTANT!

    in MOTD 10 (2012)

    Posted

    Someone said on the MA fuel thread "If you're down to 1/2 tank, you're almost empty" or something like that.

    I agree and if you're anywhere near a gas station and you're at half a tank or below, fill up.

    I have never gotten gas at Deal's Gap...it was always my understanding that the gas there is for motorcycles only. If worse comes to worse, put a gallon in your car at Fontana (want to take bets that that gas is over $4.50/gallon?) and then go to Robbinsville to fill up...tho' I bet that gas isn't much cheaper there.

    I wouldn't carry around a gas can...dangerous and stinky.

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