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-Bertrand Russell
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Join us for a little sun & fun at lovely Bear Mountain, NY. A number of us have made plans to go up on Sat June 16th and anyone who wants to come is invited. We have a couple of cars going already, and there is car space available for a few more people. If anyone else's car is available, great. The mountain is maybe 1.5 hrs away. Unlike a normal DH outing, which consists of eating & drinking, we will be hiking and sitting in the sun. And eating and drinking. Bear mountain has a massive grassy area at the bottom; some people will do the hike, some will chill in the grass. FYI the hike is pretty minor - less than 2 hrs round trip as I recall, so there will be lots of time afterwards for chilling in the grass with the degenerates. I don't remember seeing a ton of outdoor grills up there but maybe someone can correct me on that. Anyway, standard picnic items should be brought, as well as anything else desired. Hope to see you there! P.S: I'm not sure how Bear Mountain feels about alcohol; discretion may be required. Also, parking is $6.
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Subject: Bear Mountain
Can I come?? With Papi Chulo??
I don't have a car though, I'd need to bum a ride from you if possible?
However, I do own a flask! 
and I can get tasty food!
Seriously! I'm getting giddy with excitement!(\__/)
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me too! me too!Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit
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Of course Mama, and tell PC to bring his way-too-sexy self as well. And with Sweet Tea and J we may be looking at close to 10 people already. Car volunteers may become key at this point, but we'll do it one way or another.When the experts are agreed, the opposite opinion cannot be regarded as certain.
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if it comes to it, we can get a zip car if folks will chip in a bit.Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit
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Sounds like fun - I'll see if I can get the day off. If so, I'm game for chipping in on a ZipCar....not that there's anything wrong with that.
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I going in between the classic picnic of fried chicken or whipping up some homemade goodness. Ok I'm thinking about this waaay too much. Have salsa, will travel (\__/)
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my AC trip may fall through. if so, I'm in. do I need proper footwear?like a smoked meat with an earthy youth overnote
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The hike really isn't that crazy - it can be done with sneakers IMHO. But doing it in heels would be hott.When the experts are agreed, the opposite opinion cannot be regarded as certain.
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yay, we have a date set! so far there are two cars. we can figure out logistics once we have a headcount. you’re correct BG, i called and no park grills or bbq pits, strictly bring your own. i couldn’t find much on the trail difficulty – are we doing the 9.7 mile loop? sorry to disappoint - no heels for me. i can’t even manage 7th ave as witnessed by my face plant yesterday afternoon in wedges. apparently we’re too early for paddle boat rentals, but the pool and merry-go-round will be open.
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I had figured on a much shorter one, which goes from the parking lot near the hudson river straight up to the top. But there are tons of different hikes available.When the experts are agreed, the opposite opinion cannot be regarded as certain.
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Looks like a fun place. http://www.hudsonriver.com/bearmtn.htm I don't have a car in NY , so I can't help ya'll there. It doesn't look like there is anymore room in the available cars , so if we need a rental , I'll chip in for it too. Who the hell is driving? We must choose a competent person. I'm not 100% yet , I need to know what time we head out , and what time we are heading back home."Some people make their goals the stars,
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I know I'm driving up, and I'll be a designated driver for the day. Exercise & drinking don't work too well for me anyway.When the experts are agreed, the opposite opinion cannot be regarded as certain.
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Taking one for the team huh? You're a good man Biggie.(\__/)
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I'd really love to do this, but will be at a wedding that weekend. I hope it goes really well so that people will want to do it again!"Now if every newspaper editor had to deal with a reader like Emily, boy, would they think twice, or three times." --greg
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H & I (J) R in.The world will little note nor long remember what we say here. -- Abraham Lincoln
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drat. selling at renegade craft fair that weekend. (for those of you who don't go, come to bburg to go shopping!)what would you tell me, if i could hear you speaking?--t.r.
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As I work for said Zipcar, I can reserve a fine mobile. I'm thinking an Element. I can get us whatever we need. Maybe even a Mazda 5 (the big mofo) Bad thing is, I can't get us a deal on weekend rates :(- but I am a member, so I could definitely drive. Big Guy- what are the times again? I'm too lazy to scroll up..."...you can choose the rain....but I choose the sun..." - N. Costa
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BigGuy » I know I'm driving up, and I'll be a designated driver for the day. Exercise & drinking don't work too well for me anyway.
Ooh , so it's a seltzer for you then.
If I go , I'll be hiking up the mountain.
The degenerates that you mentioned can cook till the hikers return.
Anyone got a football? I know you bitches aren't gonna wanna just lay around on the grass tanning. Right?
I have a basketball , but I don't think they have hoops."Some people make their goals the stars,
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Frisbee."...you can choose the rain....but I choose the sun..." - N. Costa
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I's to eat at your pick-ee-nick
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poor kitten! and I can't drive. I mean, I can, and have a DL, but I plan to consume something before we leave that might not be so good with the car thing.like a smoked meat with an earthy youth overnote
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Big Guy- what are the times again? I'm too lazy to scroll up...
I was thinking of leaving mid-morning-ish but whatever.When the experts are agreed, the opposite opinion cannot be regarded as certain.
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Normally I would be all over that but it's the same day as my 30th birthday party (egh!), so if this one is sucessful I will certainly join the next.
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alafairnadia » poor kitten! and I can't drive. I mean, I can, and have a DL, but I plan to consume something before we leave that might not be so good with the car thing.
Humm... what sorta "something" are we talking about? A little somethang somethang? Care to share
Speaking of, will I need dramamine for this trip? Never been up there.(\__/)
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Speaking of, will I need dramamine for this trip? Never been up there.
I don't think so, but I guess it depends on your sensitivity. It's pretty much straight highway driving.When the experts are agreed, the opposite opinion cannot be regarded as certain.
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A hike would do us some good. Count me and the girlfriend in. Also, we have a [small] car, so we could drive.
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I was reading down, thinking, "Cool! I hope there's still room for me to go," when I realized that I'm going away that weekend to visit my brother. But if there's a next time, count me in.What is essential is invisible to the eye. —Antoine de Saint Exupéry
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Two more weeks left , ya'll. Has the exact go, and head back home time been set yet? I needs to know , please.Big Guy- what are the times again? I'm too lazy to scroll up...
I was thinking of leaving mid-morning-ish but whatever."Some people make their goals the stars,
They may live and die never reaching them,
but in the darkness of the night, those stars will guide them to their destination,because they put them in their sights." -
Personally I'm pretty open. I was thinking about leaving at something like 10 AM and getting there at 11:30 or so. As far as the ride back goes, there's no reason we have to leave at the same time. In fact there's no reason we have to get there at the exact same time either, except for those of us who want to hike. For anyone who needs to get back at a specific time, you'll have to hook up with a like-minded driver. Like I said, I'm pretty open but I want to stay for a while. I plan on doing the hike and then I want to chill in the grass for a few hours. I figured on leaving late afternoon / early evening.When the experts are agreed, the opposite opinion cannot be regarded as certain.
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Okay , heading out at 10am is not bad at all. Leaving late afternoon/early evening sounds good as well. Thanks for the info BigGuy.
"Some people make their goals the stars,
They may live and die never reaching them,
but in the darkness of the night, those stars will guide them to their destination,because they put them in their sights." -
I'm up for da picnic! Post time and meeting place?
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Time is posted already - leaving at 10-ish. Cars are still being worked out; a Zipcar or two may be needed.When the experts are agreed, the opposite opinion cannot be regarded as certain.
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Big Guy- Zipcars are going fast- if you wanna make sure you all have something, book AT LEAST one week in advance."...you can choose the rain....but I choose the sun..." - N. Costa
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Hey I have a car, but it's probably time for it to happen. So....has anyone actually committed to getting a Zipcar? It's time for the driver/passenger hookups to begin...When the experts are agreed, the opposite opinion cannot be regarded as certain.
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I'm not gonna be able to make it anymore because of my houseguests."Some people make their goals the stars,
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1. the gf and i have reserved a zip car that seats 5 and costs ~$100 for the day. divided by 4 or 5 people the cost is not so bad for a grand day out. 2. we need to know by thursday if the car isn't needed so that we can cancel it. 3. it's a station wagon, so there should be room in the back to kidnap em.Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit
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This sounds like fun, is there room for one more, i.e. myself? I've foolishly signed up to volunteer for the Joan Osborne concert in the park that evening, but I can probably move my dates...
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I think I'm in and would be happy to either ride with a zip car person or a non-zip car person and chip in on any points necessary. also, if the plan is to leave at 10, I think at least one car should go to bensonhurst/bay ridge and pick up a bunch of dumplings and roast pork buns for the trip. we might starve.like a smoked meat with an earthy youth overnote
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oh, BTW sweet tea, Zipcar doesn't have any station wagons (did you reserve a hatchback perhaps?) Anyway, if you all need something bigger, let me know. I can't commit to that day, so I hope you all have a fabulous time."...you can choose the rain....but I choose the sun..." - N. Costa
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Whatchuwant » oh, BTW sweet tea, Zipcar doesn't have any station wagons (did you reserve a hatchback perhaps?)
hmmm, you're probably right -- the gf made the reservation, and she told me it was a station wagon, but frankly, the information on the zip car site tends towards the poetic rather than the concrete, so she's likely mistaken. i'll look into it tonight. i know the decision was made on the basis of cheapest available vehicle.Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit -
Is this roadtrip still happening? I'd like it to be
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Subject: Pot Luck for the Hike
Well, I have time on my hands today so I'll get the ball rolling on this one, if BG doesn't mind? Here's the idea. It's basically like a pot luck/BYOB/BYOF party. Not sure about the park rules as far as booze are concerned so try to be discrete and bring solid colored cups or a thermos etc... If someone has a cooler please post! To avoid everyone coming with the same item of food to share, post here what you'll be bringing!
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Who's bringing the Box of Wine
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I'm not going, but you're welcome to borrow a giant cooler from me. It's scary huge. And since I'm butting in . . . Zipcar has those Matrix things that are stationwagons, at least they did at Flatbush/Sterling location. And those other weirdo vehicles that look like bread wagons.
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That would be the Scion xB. Mrs. C and I are bringing kimbap. I'm also bringing a thermos full of mojito for the hike. And maybe something else (not sure yet). Probably more booze as well. Also, we have a decent sized cooler.
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I have zero maternal instincts, cooking skills or anything else feminine/kitchen-related. So someone please help me out, what do you want me to bring? Other than my charming self.
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Actually Pitu, while the Matrix is technically defined as a "station wagon," it's really more of a hatchback, at least for me- a child of the 70's when station wagons were station WAGONS. See pic.http://www.toyota.com/matrix/index.html?s_van=GM_TN_MATRIX_INDEX"...you can choose the rain....but I choose the sun..." - N. Costa
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Whatchuwant » Actually Pitu, while the Matrix is technically defined as a "station wagon," it's really more of a hatchback, at least for me- a child of the 70's when station wagons were station WAGONS. See pic.http://www.toyota.com/matrix/index.html?s_van=GM_TN_MATRIX_INDEX
Dunno about that grrrl. I'd never seen it before my friend drove up in one - we were laughing at him 'cause he drove up in a station wagon . . . so it looks exactly like one to some of us! -
I'm pretty sure the Matrix is the same car as the Pontiac Vibe. If that's true, an additional benefit of bringing that car is the availability of a 3-pronged AC outlet.
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