Topic: Backyard Gathering - 2017 - August 5th!
Like every stinkin' year, I don't have a date set YET! But that will come, and will be updated here in the first post as we move forward. I'm sorry I haven't been around here a lot lately, but that doesn't mean I'm not around. I miss ya'll and sure do hope many of you regulars here can make it this year!
As this is the same deal as last year and the year before, I'm pretty much going to copy and paste from last year's thread with a few little tweaks. No reason to fix it if it ain't broke!
When: AUGUST 5th
Where: MekidsFamily's backyard in Central NY State
Who: Local and Chordie Friends
What:
Backyard style gathering
Guitars
Food on the grill
Bon Fire (we have no barn to burn down any longer, no more insane fires... I don't think)
Kid Friendly
Tent Friendly
Boat/Yak/Canoe Friendly
We'll do one day and evening dedicated as a backyard relaxed party (Saturday). This means that if you live close please feel free to bring a dish, everyone BYOB and a lawn chair if you are able (coolers make great seats). Bring your guitar or instrument of choice if you are able (or share, there's plenty of them here)! Bring along the kids if you'd like (but keep an eye on them). Bring along warmer clothing for the evening (or stand within 10 feet of the fire for warmth). Should it rain, we'll move to the wrap around porch or inside. Jim and I will provide food (NY Salt Potatoes, NY Sweet Corn, burgers, dogs, SMOKED PULLED PORK, the best tater salad you've ever had in your life, fresh fruit, homemade cookies perhaps, good yummy stuff, etc).
Note: When I say, NY I do not live anywhere near New York City. This is rural, Upstate NY. We live in the central part of NY State. Send me a message for the specific address. Look up Oneida Lake, you can walk to it from my home, on the North Shore.
Of COURSE those traveling should plan to stay for the weekend and if you'd like to stay longer, we'd LOVE to have you! The yard is plenty large enough to set up tents. There are also tons of nearby NY State Campgrounds (as well as private ones). There are motels close, and Hotels close enough. We do have a little bit of space inside - couches to crash on, however we have hardwood floors so crashing on a floor may not be a best plan unless you bring along a pad. Along with one day of an outdoor party, we'll do a few days of just relaxed picking, strumming, or helping you find cool things to see depending on the turn out of course. Nearby are streams, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, nature trails, and historic sites. The girls and I took Roger on a hike down the Salmon River Falls the year he came. The Boxing Hall of Fame and Baseball Hall of Fame are within driving distance as well. The Adirondacks are about a 1 1/2 hour drive, Niagara Falls is about a 3 hour drive from here, and New York City is about 5. If you want to come up and join us and go off wandering and exploring, I'll have dinner on the table for you when you get back. As Dirty Ed knows, the coffee is always on early in the morning, and hugs from the littlest are free. Come visit and join us for a little in person Chordie Family Style Gathering!
The closest airport is SYR. For more specific details, shoot me an email.
DATE HAS BEEN UPDATED!
Last year's thread is here if you want to check it out: http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=29491
edited to update the date
What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.
If you were thinking of coming, let us know please! Also, feel free to shoot me an email if you need specific directions and/or help with lodging (although the backyard is totally there for camping as well!)