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Come one, come all, to the first annual Wikipedian Picnic in Central Park, New York City. Bring along your significant others, bring your offspring, bring your frisbees, your coolers, your sandwiches, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, and whatever else you may find appropriate.

What, Where, When, and How?

Likely attendees

If you are interested in coming, add your name below to whichever section best describes your RSVP with # ~~~~.

  1. --rocketrye12 talk/contribs 16:01, 25 June 2007 (UTC) I will absolutely make it! I'm not sure if i'll recognize anyone, but it will be a good chance to mingle. Count me in, and, think of me if you need help planning/organizing anything.[reply]
  2. -- Y not? 12:54, 4 June 2007 (UTC) I am taking my baseball glove so everyone can find out how much I suck at catching.[reply]
  3. Newyorkbrad 15:05, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  4. alphachimp 22:47, 4 June 2007 (UTC) I will bring a glove as well.[reply]
  5. David Shankbone 15:40, 6 June 2007 (UTC) I do not play sports, but I can spit, tell jokes and look good without my shirt.[reply]
  6. Doc ♬ talk 14:36, 8 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Imdanumber1 Count me in!!!
  8. Becksguy (talk) Within walking distance, and would love to meet you all. Noone wants to see me shirtless, but I'm sometimes funny.
  9. John Manuel Meetup parlance I play soccer, therefore I shall bring the ball, but thinking again let us talk see you all. John Manuel -19:41, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Healkids Looking forward...
  11. JustPhil 00:26, 20 June 2007 (UTC) Sure. Sounds good.[reply]
  12. User:Mordicai; I should be able to make it; see you folks there.
  13. User:Fordmadoxfraud; count me in too. Ford MF 16:21, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  14. User:sh76us; Sounds like fun. I'll try to make it, although my wife is due right around then so I can't guarantee. Sh76us 16:21, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Jeff G. (talk|contribs) 14:57, 24 June 2007 (UTC) Count me in too![reply]
  16. Staffwaterboy 18:02, 4 July 2007 (UTC) im there i live in ny too![reply]
  17. Gosgood Yes. Agree with Pharos. Prospect Park is better! Maybe next time... — Gosgood 14:57, 6 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Pharos 18:01, 14 July 2007 (UTC) My name's on the permit now, so I'm pretty committed at this point.[reply]
  19. MessedRocker (talk) 21:02, 26 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Possible attendees

If you are interested in coming, add your name below to whichever section best describes your RSVP with # ~~~~.

  1. I'll be returning from a long trip, but I will try to make it! Ssilvers 04:51, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  2. ragesoss 04:58, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Broadwaygal 13:42, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  4. I'd love to attend. It will be great to associate names and faces. Alansohn 14:02, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  5. I'll try to make it. Mak (talk) 15:02, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  6. If I'm free, definitely. (It's definite now.) Prospect Park is more fun, though.--Pharos 23:30, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  7. I'll put it on my calendar. — Omegatron 23:46, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Although anything can happen between now and then, I'm definitely hoping to make it... TML 00:48, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    Maybe can come again this time. It was great to meet some folks last time. --Aude (talk) 02:48, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  9. If I'm free to be in New York that weekend. —CComMack (t–c) 05:04, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  10. I'll give it a go if I'm not too time lagged -- get back from Wikimania/Tapei on the 10th. --Reagle 15:45, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  11. If I'm free I'm there... even if I too am falling asleep from jet lag. :-) Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 17:07, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    I am bringing a pillow for Kat. Man, it's pleasant to nap outdoors! -- Y not? 19:36, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  12. If I'm in town. Wl219 21:21, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  13. If I can get up there in August, sure. ^demon[omg plz] 16:54, 7 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  14. I'm not that far away, so I'll what I can do. GracenotesT § 17:09, 7 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  15. I'll try to make it, only 140 miles away. Bearian 19:52, 7 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  16. 95% likelihood if I'm in New York City that day. 50% chance that I will be in NYC. Looking forward to seeing you again and those that are new! CoolGuy 08:25, 8 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  17. If I'm not in San Diego that week -- yes. Agree with Pharos Prospect Park is better! Now a likely. Gosgood 14:29, 9 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  18. —MrSomeone ( tlk • cntrb ) 02:10, 10 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  19. Might be too hot for me. --Uncle Ed 15:27, 11 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  20. I don't really consider myself an active Wikipedian-or a Wikipedian in general, to be frank-other than my increasingly rare contributions, but this does sound like like it could be a lot of fun, and I've never shied away from meeting people from the world of the InTaRwEbz. Depending upon the weather this might be something worth trying. So put me down as a very tentative "yes." Ruthfulbarbarity 19:18, 11 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  21. —Gordon P. Hemsley→✉ 19:36, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  22. More love for p-squared here. --Howrealisreal 15:48, 14 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  23. Likely to be out of town, but if I'm around, sure, why not? Jd2718 22:17, 16 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  24. Can't wait! Jamiew 03:08, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  25. Sounds great. Hopefully I can make it. kc12286 19:42, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    Honestly, I don't know if I'll be back in Miami for school at this time. But if I'm still in New York, I'll try to get there.—Ryūlóng (竜龍) 20:49, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  26. I might make it out. If so, I'll bring my baseball glove and some friends! --Nemilar 22:28, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  27. I will do my best to come; give me about a fifty-fifty chance. Great idea! paul klenk talk 08:42, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  28. I'm not an outdoors person and I'm a little shy, but I am still interested and am considering it. Tinlinkin 10:31, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  29. If I will be somewhere around, I would like to come too :) --Wizzard 22:38, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  30. I might be around. I'm working in Lower Manhattan by the financial district. But I just hope I come back from my business trip as soon as possible to join the event. --Mbhskid520 June 21 19:31
  31. I might attend. A reminder as the date gets closer would be appreciated. Raul654 05:00, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    PS - I'll be in Florida for the rain-date, so if the scheduled date is rained out, I won't be able to make the rescheduled date. Raul654 20:57, 5 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  32. If I can -- there are people here I want to actually see. DGG 06:20, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  33. An old friend from out of town will be visiting me that weekend. So, I will only go if a) she's down too (not gonna bother finding out this far in advance) or b) it rains (I am free on the raindate)! -Seidenstud 06:16, 27 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  34. Hmmm ... I've been dying to wind the Miata up through the twisty-turns on Route 6 just south of Bear Mountain Bridge (on the Hudson River y'all) ... and it would be our 32nd anniversary (we could get a nice room at the Day's Inn in Elmsford and a very nice dinner at Jennifer's ... mmm) ... let me see what can be done!  :-) JimScott 17:30, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  35. I'd like to come, but I may be doing a ballpark tour in the Midwest on the date. If I'm in town, I'll do my best to attend. So right now I'm a solid maybe. EnjoysButter 06:54, 2 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  36. A definite maybe. Add me to the reminder list please! Tvoz |talk 00:46, 9 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  37. I may be in summer school. I will come if I can. Greg Jones II 00:05, 11 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  38. I may. Andre (talk) 23:38, 12 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  39. I'll probably be there. --Gmaxwell 17:10, 14 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  40. Sounds like a good idea. Hope I can be there, but not sure. --Steve, Sm8900 17:28, 15 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  41. I'm in the DC area, but might be willing to schlep myself (and family) to NYC (especially if I miss the DC Meetup on 07/21). -- Gyrofrog (talk) 13:19, 16 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  42. OMG! That is so in my town!--Knulclunk 02:31, 26 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Regrets

If you cannot come but wanted to and now want to send your best...add your name below to whichever section best describes your RSVP with # ~~~~. We might invite you next time!

  1. JamesMLane t c 04:31, 4 June 2007 (UTC) I've been to other NYC meetups but I'll be out of town for this one. Have fun, and keep me on the list for future invitations.[reply]
  2. Choess 17:36, 7 June 2007 (UTC) (moved; sorry!)[reply]
  3. I would LOVE to go, but I'm just coming from church and what would I tell my parents. QuasyBoy 19:37, 7 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    On the 7th day, God rested. You can rest with your Wikipedia friends after church -- Bring parents along. -- Ssilvers 15:46, 11 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  4. I'd also love to come, but I don't think I'll be able to make it, owing to that whole parent thing. --ST47Talk 16:50, 11 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    MessedRocker brought his dad last time, and it was very nice to meet both of them, and his dad didn't look too scared, so it's a possibility. Mak (talk) 17:59, 11 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    I believe the form of introduction was "this is Messedrocker ... and this is Messedrocker's chauffeur." :) Newyorkbrad 21:27, 12 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  5. The age/parent thing...--(Review Me) R ParlateContribs@(Let's Go Yankees!) 23:31, 12 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  6. wish i could go, but i live on the other side of new york! ( rochester :0 ) Evaunit666 00:25, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Rochester here too. Have fun, everyone. Dstumme 01:29, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Thanks for the invite. If it wasn't for the eight hour drive from Buffalo I'd def. be there! Have fun guys and gals! --eLeigh33 01:53, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  9. I'm out of town, sorry. Plus, internet meetups + parents ≠ good time had by all. --Fbv65edel / ☑t / ☛c || 03:29, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  10. I'd love to come, but unfortunately there's the slight inconvenience of the Atlantic Ocean. I'll be with you in spirit, however. David Mestel(Talk) 03:47, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  11. It's now likely that I can't come this time, since I'll be giving a talk at Wikimania. Don't think I'll get back that quick, to be there on the 12th. If it rains and the picnic happen on the 19th, then I may come after all. --Aude (talk) 04:30, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  12. Thanks for the invite but Buffalo is 400 miles away. Next year maybe somewhere more central, like Syracuse or Albany? Hell, Rockland County is 2 hours closer for Western New Yorkers...--CastAStone|(talk) 15:33, 15 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  13. It's easy to get from Brooklyn (where I live) to Central Park but unfortunately I'll be out of town for a little over a week when this event is happening. Hopefully next year though, have fun!--Bigtimepeace | talk | contribs 16:28, 18 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Unfortunately I'm going to have to add my whole "I'd come if I could but I'm out of town!" though if by some chance the rain date ends up in play, I'm there. --mordicai. 20:20, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  15. I'd love to go, but I'm tied up with work in Odenton, Maryland, all summer. Way lame. Larry V (talk | e-mail) 22:07, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Not of age and I couldn't get a ride anyway. Maybe another time. Lemmy12 02:02, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Sorry, it sounds like fun, but I am 300 miles away in northern upstate New York. If the event was within range, I would definitely attend. Okuzaone 04:01, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Sorry, I wish I could go, but I could never get parental permission. Thanks for the invite, though! Lizzysama 04:51, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  19. Sorry, currently in the Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines for my freshman year... sadly I'll be coming back to New York on March of the next year... so just have fun and enjoy! -chris^_^ 09:16, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  20. Sorry, I'll be at camp. Plus, I don't even know if children under 18 can attend, and even if they could, my parents would surely disapprove. Smartyshoe 18:35, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    People under 18 can attend. We are meeting in Central Park, not a bar. All pretty tame stuff. --David Shankbone 18:44, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    True, but they need their parents permission for both practical and legal reasons. And I don't have mine.
    I don't disagree, but there won't be anybody checking permission slips.--David Shankbone 20:12, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  21. Sorry, but I will be on vacation in Newfoundland that week. Please keep me in mind for future meetups, especially if they are in Boston or Worcester, as both of those are closer to where I live. --Tckma 19:51, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  22. I would love to, but NYC is a 6+ hour drive and I don't know anybody who would be willing to drive me (I don't own my own car). Have fun though. TJ Spyke 21:50, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  23. I won't be in NY that week, otherwise I would love to attend. Steggall 02:43 21 June 2007 (UTC)
  24. thanks so much for the invite. would love to come, but will be out of town on vacation then. J. Van Meter 01:14, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  25. Sadly have previous engagement on the main date. Thank you kindly for the invite, regardless. Nick Curtis 10:25, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  26. As much as I like Wikipedia, I'm not THAT into it to attend a meet-up... not just yet. Maybe next time. Thanks though. --Jon Ace 01:24, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  27. Maybe some other time. Thank you for the invitation.Dragonbite 03:47, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  28. I live in Buffalo, and there's that whole parent thing, so sorry! Sounds fun though. Dr. Hannibal Lecter 02:24, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  29. Money's kinda tight and NYC ain't exactly right next door! Odin of Trondheim 18:14, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  30. Sounds appealing, but NYC is a mighty big bunny hop from Rochester. Sorry. --TMF Let's Go Mets - Stats 04:44, 27 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  31. Not in town that weekend. Maybe next time. Have fun y'all. Tsekub 17:55, 27 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  32. I'd like to, but I'll be in Louisiana for work then. --mcornelius 01:36, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  33. I'll definitely be in Florida after checking the Fall semester's calendar.—Ryūlóng (竜龍) 05:18, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  34. I'd love to be there, but all weekends in August are tied up with community picnics on Saturdays and family reunions on Sundays in Pennsylvania/Maryland. Doc ♬ talk 20:23, 5 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  35. I don't think I'll be making it. I'm leaving for school not too long after that, so I'll be busy shopping and packing. =( --Jen 00:34, 4 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  36. I'm moving to Los Angeles at the end of July. Sorry! However, I will always be a New Yorker at heart, so I'll still keep an eye on the meetups in case I'm in NY for the next one. Kafziel Talk 04:28, 9 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  37. Sorry. I'm poor, and I don't have any form of transportation to use. I doubt my parents would allow me to go just because my favorite site on the internet invited me to go. To everyone else: Have a great and fun time! Michaeldsuarez 11:29, 9 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  38. I'm thousands of miles away, but I still dread for NYC... I'd come if someone pays :) --Filip (§) 21:29, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  39. Will be on vacation in Montauk...maybe next year? -- BlastOButter42 See Hear Speak 04:15, 11 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  40. Sounds cool but I don't think my parents will take me frrom Syracuse :). They're rather busy. vlad§inger tlk 01:42, 14 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  41. Out of town. Cbrown1023 talk 02:13, 15 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  42. I don't really live in NY anymore. Thanks anyway. rmagill 02:13, 27 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Things to do in New York

See also: Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/December_6,_2006#Things_to_do_in_New_York_before_the_meetup
  • Take a pre-meetup stroll around Central Park.
  • See a free outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Delacorte Theater (near the meet-up site) in the park that night at 8PM. See here and this too. If you want to go, you'll have to pick up the (free) tickets earlier in the day, though.

What to bring

  • A blanket.
  • Food and snacks enough to feed yourself and a few of your fellow Wikipedians (salads, lunchmeats, breads, condiments etc.)
  • No alcohol - this is prohibited in NYC Parks, and we could get in trouble for it.
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