FT SFO Area picnic?
 

remembering MJMs idea of a while back for a picnic type thing this summer - is there any interest?? I woudl be looking at mid to late June, or else end of July at one of our regional parks that you can book in advance....


it'd be a BYO everything but I would need some help to coordinate things like bringing charcoal, paper plates etc.

PLEASE PLEASE....don't just post "I can't come the 3rd week of June" - I don't have any set dates and it will be at the mercy of what parks I can book w/out too much hassle for a large group...

If there was enough interest from out of towners it could even be a DO....


thanks all.

squeakr - That would be great. I'd be delighted to attend. There's a great little picnic area with barbequeues, tables, a small beach, grassy area, and awesome views of the City skyline and Golden Gate bridge, just off of Crissy Field in the Presidio. I'd like to nominate it as a potential location, and volunteer to bring wine!

--- Rupert

squeakr,

That sounds like a whole lot of fun. If you would like assistance coordinating any of the attendee info/postings/potluck contributions/directions etc., drop me a note and perhaps I can lend a few hours to the effort from over here.

Please take and post lots of pictures. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Mike

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Squeakr,

dhammer53 will be in SFO the weekend of August 22/23. Hopefully this BBQ will be open to 50 somethings (from New York no less) http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Dan

Had you been at lunch yesterday in SF, Dan, you would not ask about 50 somethings. We ruled!

What are the chances of moving it south, say to one of Palo Alto's secret parks? Didn't we just have a PA resident wanting to set something up? He/she could get us in.

Note to yesterday's SF lunch attendees: Pity you all did not join me in the Ladies' after lunch (the second time we left!!). Two waitresses were washing their clothes in the sinks! Very strange.

Interested and would like to attend. Will monitor thread(s) to see if a date is picked. Have been known to enjoy standing in front of a sawed off 55 gal drum and flipping meat over.

i am thinking of parks on the peninsula or possibly east bay as there is more accessibility and easier to rent for groups for minimal fee. I'll keep you all posted...suggestions for location welcome!

and we will probably be in NY that wwekend!

East Bay parks? He, he...well as I grew up across the street from Tilden Park I have to toss that into the ring. Lake Anza and Lake Temescal both come to mind as well. I like the area near the Little Farm/ Merry-Go-Round in Tilden and the walk around/through/over Jewel Lake also.

Mike

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Tilden is hard to reserve for groups but Temescal /Anza are god possibilities...

Here is a link to reservable areas at san mateo county parks.

I would be happy to help in the planning/reserving/purchasing-supplies/grilling of a picnic (assuming it's on a day that I can go.

Do it at Junipero Serra. It's got a view of SFO. The Upper & Lower Meadow areas have views of SFO.

http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/dep...870572,00.html

I agree that Junipero Serra has a wonderful view of the bay, but it would be cold and windy which might turn some folks off.

Potenetial date:

Weekend (one day) of the weekend of Aug 9-10. I will call for spots later this week and see what we can get.

Mark your calendars tho!

Count Elizabeth and me in.

in a quandary....several good places are still open - all hold up to 80 people

one of Tilden Park's picnic sites (Island)

Coyote Point - San Mateo area - several beach picnic areas and two park areas (less shade) are open

Possibility of Miller Knox Regional Shoreline which even has a swimmable beach

Couple of beach areas sites in Marin - Mc Near's in San Rafael and Paradise in Tiburon

The issue is all of these parks except Coyote Point charge anywhere from $100 - 200 for the day use. Coyote Point is $50 plus $1 per person over 50 payable on the day...

All of these sites except Tilden also charge $4-7 admission per car.

Now if there's alot of Peninsula interest I can go ahead and pay the $50 and collect form prople later. Any other site - I will either have to collect $$ from folks in advance (which I really don't want to spend the time doing)
OR if someone wants to bankroll the deposit on one of the other sites above we could work that out.

I have ruled out SF sites due to cost, weather, and in some cases lack of bookable picnic sites for a large group.

I also talked withother Peninsula and EB sites which are not open on the weekend Aug 9-10 in question. So unless you have a site that you KNOW is available, be assured I have probably investigated it if it's a county park.

Please post soon with ideas or offers so I can book a spot quickly. THANKS!!!

I vote for coyote point.

If it is either Coyote Point or Tilden park, I will jump in and try to get a golf game for FTalk golfers in the bay area that will be attending. Will stay posted for updates. Thanks.

Augh! I can't believe it! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/rolleyes.gif

This will be ANOTHER FT SFO event that I will be missing... sheesh. What is up with my karma? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

I will be in ORD with some other FTers, I believe, for Halstead Days. This will probably be a Do but who knows yet.

I would plan an SFO dinner in Half Moon Bay if there is any interest? (Actually i am thinking "Princeton-by-the-Sea" at this microbrewery. (firepits and heaters, good food).
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The Half Moon Bay Brewery isn't that bad. I've been there before. Have you drinks out on the deck with your significant other and sit on the chairs with the blankets to keep you warm while looking out towards the Pacific.

can we keep this on the picnic??

thanks


squeakr

Looks like it will MOST LIKELY be in the South Bay, near Woodside, on AUGUST 10 2003. SAVE THE DATE!!!!

More details soon.