[Chaos-l] Staunton R Star party: bad weather plan

[Joseph Mack NA3T]

On Thu, 28 Feb 2013, Robert Nielsen wrote:

>> How many are registered?
>
> At this point, 60 ... but there might be more by the close 
> of registration

that's quite a crowd.

>> How many are likely to be there on thurs evening if the 
>> weather is good?
>
> No idea ... at least 5 (the people who are setting things 
> up) + one pig ... perhaps 35?

I didn't know we had a pig in the club.

>> Let's say it's 100% cloudy next thurs (say like today), 
>> with little possibility of clear skies that night. How 
>> many people will likely be there on the thurs night?
>
> No idea ... probably less than the previous question ... 
> still at last 5 + one pig

the pig must really like observing.

>> What if it's raining? Will there still be electricity in 
>> the field?
>
> Yes.
>
>> With the park putting on food, I assume they have to 
>> order ahead and will have food for thur evening whether 
>> anyone is there or not. Will they be peeved if it's 
>> raining on thurs and no-one arrives?
>
> Food is prepared when you order it ...

ah

> they will just prepare it Friday night.

no food on thurs then?

> To be honest, it is difficult to peeve the folks at the 
> park.
>
>> Is there somewhere to hang out during the day (say a 
>> conference room) or eves if the weather isn't 
>> cooperative?
>
> Yes. A conference room and picnic tables covered by a 
> large tent. But we usually sit outside under canopies, 
> tarps, etc.

for thurs, I will bring food and observe with the pig. On 
fri I'll eat park food.

thanks Joe

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