The comments I heard about the DC F2F were why I brought up the subject. Hot weather's not a deal-breaker for me, but it is a factor in picking which weekend. Hell, having it in New England (which doesn't look to be the case) is no guarantee of non-disgusto heat/humidity during July/August.
Look, you got a little stabbed the other day. That's bound to make anyone a mite ornery.
Mal ,'Ariel'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Frankenbuddha - Mar 10, 2010 3:48:12 am PST #5252 of 12708
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Jessica - Mar 10, 2010 3:55:16 am PST #5253 of 12708
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
The weather we got during the DC F2F was a fluke - it was unusually hot for that time of the year and there's really no guarantee that any weekend we choose won't have the same thing happen.
Holding the F2F in September would mean milder temps, but we'd also be essentially disinviting all the teachers and most of the parents w/ school-age children.
Laura - Mar 10, 2010 4:03:53 am PST #5254 of 12708
Our wings are not tired.
Was someone pimping Providence? I don't know what the weather issues are there. I know here it is insanely hot and humid during any of the dates discussed. I worked in Philly in the summer and I still recall vividly the aroma of the subways. Not nice.
What Jessica said about the lack of guarantee on any weekend in any location. We can choose a place that averages 70F with 10% humidity and that weekend they get an unusual tropical wave and it pours the whole time.
But Buffista gatherings are always lovely and if we have to hang inside or in the pool with umbrellas it will be fine.
smonster - Mar 10, 2010 4:12:19 am PST #5255 of 12708
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
OK, that is my only suggestion for east coast, low humidity, summer. No clue how much there is to do or where. I spent the summer just south of there at Flat Rock Playhouse.
Actually, Asheville would be a pretty good place for an f2f. Walkable, good restaurants, funky stores, gorgeous views, hiking for those who want it, the Biltmore, lots of live music and culture (including bellydancing)...
Someone remind me in three years, k?
Fred Pete - Mar 10, 2010 5:52:38 am PST #5256 of 12708
Ann, that's a ferret.
The weather we got during the DC F2F was a fluke - it was unusually hot for that time of the year and there's really no guarantee that any weekend we choose won't have the same thing happen.
Also, a number of us went to Georgetown. Which isn't well served at all well by public transportation, which meant we spent a lot of time walking from here to there in an all-concrete (which holds the heat) area.
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 10, 2010 5:57:05 am PST #5257 of 12708
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Though on the plus side, if I hadn't been staggering around in the heat in Dupont Circle I'd never have had the opportunity to pet a bear cub.
sj - Mar 10, 2010 6:01:01 am PST #5258 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Last winter was really cold around here. I think we only used our AC two or three times, so it is really hard to predict.
Frankenbuddha - Mar 10, 2010 6:12:43 am PST #5259 of 12708
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Last winter was really cold around here. I think we only used our AC two or three times, so it is really hard to predict.
I think you meant summer, sj. But yeah. For the Seattle F2F, the weather was WAY nicer and warmer than it was in New England. I'm just worried that with this crazy winter (supposedly the result of El Nino) that we may get a nasty summer.
On the upside, we seem to be having a nicer, earlier spring than usual (though the weather is supposed to be crappy this weekend).
Aims - Mar 10, 2010 6:14:20 am PST #5260 of 12708
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Philly in July!! WOOHOO!! So very excited cause the whole Miracleborn family will be in attendance this year!!
brenda m - Mar 10, 2010 6:37:10 am PST #5261 of 12708
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Yay!
Yeah, Chicago had a crap summer last year too. This winter's been pretty nice though, so hopefully it's a sign of things to come.