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Who thinks it'll rain this weekend? — Brooklynian

Who thinks it'll rain this weekend?

poh
poh
edited November -1 in Prospect Heights

Subject: Who thinks it'll rain this weekend?

I''m freaking out because I'm planning a birthday picnic but I think the weather is going to kill it. :cry: I'm ordering a fancy cake, making sangria, people are RSVPing, so on and so forth.. it could be an expensive disaster.

Tell me, is there anywhere in Prospect Park where a bunch of rained out picnickers can continue picnicking without getting soggy bums? Any overhead cover? Or should I postpooone it?

Advice/ideas much appreciated. (I'm relatively new to the area and don't actually know Prospect Park too well.)

cheers.

Comments

  • roux42
    roux42
    There are several large gazebo type things scattered around the park You might be able to hang out in one of those. Alcohol and the amount of people might be a problem. Some of the gazebos are more hidden than others...

    Good luck!
  • idlewild
    idlewild
    If it rains heavily I'd set camp inside the bandshell. It's parararallelll with 9th street. Unless the structure by 6th street inside the park is available.
  • doctorj
    doctorj

    Subject: Re: Who thinks it'll rain this weekend?

    poh wrote: I''m freaking out because I'm planning a birthday picnic but I think the weather is going to kill it.
    http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USNY0176?from=_topnav_undeclared
    Forecast is looking pretty good for this weekend. It's still 5-6 days away, but accuracy has improved substantially that far out over the last few years, since they put in some huge computers and new global models.
    HBTYHBTYHBDPHVTY.
  • poh
    poh
    thanks for the tips on covered arreas.. I can't believe the weather forecast. Why, just yesterday (when I posted my party panic) it was scattered showers on the weekend. and we all know that means no pick knicks.

    but thanks for reposting the weather, now I feel all warm and fluffy and party-like again :lol:
  • carnivore
    carnivore
    poh wrote: thanks for the tips on covered arreas.. I can't believe the weather forecast. Why, just yesterday (when I posted my party panic) it was scattered showers on the weekend. and we all know that means no pick knicks.

    but thanks for reposting the weather, now I feel all warm and fluffy and party-like again :lol:
    Unfortunately, when the forecast changes frequently, it means it's a more chaotic weather system, and that even the most recent forecast may not be that reliable.
  • 11238
    11238
    I would check WNBC's weather. I find it much better than weather.com.

    http://wnbc.nbcweatherplus.com/wxplocal/index.html?z=nav

    AND.... Sat right now looks like sunny and 60!!!! :P
  • doctorj
    doctorj
    11238 wrote: I would check WNBC's weather. I find it much better than weather.com.
    http://wnbc.nbcweatherplus.com/wxplocal/index.html?z=nav
    When it comes to the 10-day forecast, they're all relying on the same data, the same computers and models.

    The science says it probably won't rain this weekend, but it might. So what you have is a classic small risk of major catastrophy situation. What you can do is defray your risk by purchasing picnic insurance. For example, I offer to repair, replace, or refund your cake if it rains, but you bring a cake to my picnic if it doesn't. That way you can sleep at night, knowing you can have your cake and eat it.
  • poh
    poh

    Subject: Rainycakes

    picnic insurance! Now there's the solution to all of these weather worries.. I'd certainly like to have my unsoggy cake and eat it. Unsoggily. Wouldn't we all?

    I do have a few questions. First, I'd like to hear about your credentials.

    what sort of cake repair kit do you have? Are you a doctor of cakes? Are you licensed?
  • doctorj
    doctorj

    Subject: Re: Rainycakes

    poh wrote: picnic insurance! Now there's the solution to all of these weather worries.
    Of course, the premium depends on the risk. Nearer to the date, should the current forecast hold, I might be persuaded to insure you for just a healthy slice.
    poh wrote:
    Are you a doctor of cakes? Are you licensed?
    I have a Ga.D. (Doctor of Gateauxology) from The Sorbet in Paris, and spent a summer studying Torteology at Schwartswald in Baden-Weissbrot, under the tutelage of Herr Professor Kirschen mit Schlachtzahne.
  • kosherdave
    kosherdave

    Subject: Re: Rainycakes

    doctorj wrote:
    I have a Ga.D. (Doctor of Gateauxology) from The Sorbet in Paris, and spent a summer studying Torteology at Schwartswald in Baden-Weissbrot, under the tutelage of Herr Professor Kirschen mit Schlachtzahne.

    tee hee, nice
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