An Annual Susans.org IRL Picnic would you be intrested

[From_Ariel]

I think it would be awesome to have an annual Susans.org
IRL (in real life) Picnic!
I'd love to know how many might also be intrested.

Hopefully with enough people Intrested Susan might even give the Idea her blessings.

If theres great intrest then we could debate the specifics like:

• 1.) Where? ...We could actually have two picnics simultainiously one in USA one in UK

• 2.) When?

• 3.) Should we Charge a small registration fee that would Pay for: Food, Drink, Entertainment.

• 4.) Whom would be willing to help setup, cleanup etc....

• 5.) What steps could be taken to make it more safe. i.e  A park with very visable open areas lots of ramadas, a security guard for the day.

• 6.) What Kind of Food and Entertainment.

• 7.) Games and or Activities

This is an Excelent oppratunity to let us meet freinds we've known for years all over again.
Being in a diffrent city Means theres no reason anyone should feel insecure about being themselves and being in the open public.
_{An excelent excuse for some of us to come ouit of the closet / stealth}

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[NicholeW.]

I think that the most difficult aspect of that would be where and how many? Susan's has staff and posters all over the earth. And travel may not be an easy thing to do.

Central Location? Equator, North or South Pole? 

But I could see regional groups getting together if there were a desire.

N~

[Kate]

I think that the most difficult aspect of that would be where and how many? Susan's has staff and posters all over the earth. And travel may not be an easy thing to do.

Central Location? Equator, North or South Pole? 

But I could see regional groups getting together if there were a desire.

It's happened before, though I think it was in The Northwest somewhere?

I vote for the Philadelphia area this time

I'd be interested if it was within driving distance, as I owe a LOT of people here a BIG hug of appreciation and thanks!

Although... gasp... people would SEE me! Eeek! I think I'm more afraid of meeting TSs than I am of even The Public, lol...

~Kate~

[TheBattler]

If you give me plenty of time to get there (say 30 hours) I will try and make it. It would be fun poping into the states meeting a whole bunch of you. There is so many people to meet it is best if you are all in the one place.

And in Philli, give me a few years and we could turn it into a SRS party  >.


Alice
(far far away)

[NicholeW.]

Although... gasp... people would SEE me! Eeek! I think I'm more afraid of meeting TSs than I am of even The Public, lol...

~Kate~

It's a fair fear. TS people seem to be much more attuned to 'flaws' than do cissexual people. Also more inclined to mention them. Often in invidious comparisons to themselves.

Although not all and you may be nicely surprised as well. Not all trans women have that 'comparison factor' factored into their psyches. Ineffectual 'male' conditioning? 

So it goes.

N~

[Pica Pica]

Any english peeps are more then welcome to come round mine and then hit the town...I like meeting new people.

[Susan]

Search for Susans fest. things like this work best if a location is picked and everyone is responsible for thier own travel, expenses, food, lodging.

[Lucy]

Any english peeps are more then welcome to come round mine and then hit the town...I like meeting new people.

Im on my way Pica, whats your tipple.

Can I bring my doggie..

[Autumn]

Forgive me if I'm missing something but why is someone's first post on this (in particular) board suggesting a real life meet.

[Susan]

She's a regular on the chat.

[Jay]

Any english peeps are more then welcome to come round mine and then hit the town...I like meeting new people.

Im on my way Pica, whats your tipple.

Can I bring my doggie..

Omg there are going to be doggies?? Count me in!

[Pica Pica]

Only if they are nice doggies, but no cats. I hate cats.

[lady amarant]

Although... gasp... people would SEE me! Eeek! I think I'm more afraid of meeting TSs than I am of even The Public, lol...

~Kate~

I voted yes, but I'd likely attend in a cape and cowl ... and wearing gloves ... oh and one of those thingees you can change your voice with ... and pink contacts ... and maybe a really large fake beard ... and ...

~Simone.

Posted on: 11 April 2008, 07:09:37

Any english peeps are more then welcome to come round mine and then hit the town...I like meeting new people.

Oh be careful dear-heart ... I might just take you up on that offer ... muahahahahahahaha!!!

~Simone.

[tekla]

I know a few places in SF that would be awesome, my favorite being the old 1880s coach house in Stern Grove, no security guard needed.  Easy to set up catering/food/beverage service at, next to a stage, where we could hear music from all the people hear who say their musical.  The stage itself is mind-blowing.   

[Melissa]

It's happened before, though I think it was in The Northwest somewhere?

I vote for the Philadelphia area this time

Yeah, it happened in Portland, OR.  I was the main person who coordinated it and found the restaurants/hotels since I was more familiar with the area, although Marco and Pam were very helpful too.  We ended up having about 6 people attend.

I think whomever decides to host it should do the majority of the coordinating since they will be familiar with the area.

Regarding costs, what we did before is that everyone pretty much paid for their own expenses and we just got together and hung out most of the time.  We tried to make the costs as minimal as possible by researching hotels and choosing venues that weren't too expensive.  If there was another get-together and I had enough notice, and people that I knew were going, more than likely I'd be able to come.

The Philadelphia area sounds fine with me.

[Autumn]

She's a regular on the chat.

[annajasmine]

I might go if the picnic is close enough and I get over hang ups on meeting new people.


Anna

[Chaunte]

It comes down to where, when and finances.  I would love to meet everyone.

Chaunte

[Shana A]

I'd attend one in the Northeast (Boston MA, Portland ME)

And although it's very far away, I might just have to pop over to Pica's and scare the Lady in her cape  >

Z

[lady amarant]

I'd attend one in the Northeast (Boston MA, Portland ME)

And although it's very far away, I might just have to pop over to Pica's and scare the Lady in her cape  >

Z

For you dearest Zythyra, I'd forego the silly disguises.

~Simone.