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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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).

Philly in July!! WOOHOO!! So very excited cause the whole Miracleborn family will be in attendance this year!!

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.

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.

Yeah, sorry. I have winter on the brain.