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Convention Events and Programming => Get Involved => Plan Your Own Adventure (archived) => Topic started by: Roddy Manic on September 14, 2009, 11:13:35 am
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S.U.C.H. is a idea I had that might be fun. I know I always want to be in shape to fit in a cosplay I want to do for the con but always end up delaying it. Putting off the exercise, thinking "I still have time" but then it's the end of august again and there is no time left. For 2010 I really want to do a cosplay and thought, if I start now I can do it! But it has been a week since the con ended and I have not even touched the gym once. I relisted though that I did walk a lot when I was at the store with my son this week, school stuff shopping. And I was like, THAT'S IT! Walking with people always makes it so much easier, makes the walk go by faster.
So, here I am with S.U.C.H., a wonderful plan. hehe, okay, that was lame. ^^; What is the plan? it will be a group of people going to the con next year who all want to shape up some for it. I figured the best thing would be to go hiking or walking at nature parks. Where the group can talk about the latest manga they have read, or a game they want to share. Just have fun and enjoy each other’s company while walking off some unwanted pounds, and encouraging each other on the shaping up goals. Maybe have a healthy picnic snack sometimes too. (loves picnics.)
I was thinking of maybe trying to have it at least once a month. Maybe the same nature park every time, or each time a different one. The group can change, so if you can make it one month and not the next you well still be welcomed. And new people will be welcomed to join at any time.
Would anyone be interested in this? Have any ideas to add?
Website (which is still very much a WIP):
http://suchsite.webs.com/
Update -
Hike dates - Location - Time
(Over)Oct 17th 2009 - Mount Tabor Park - 2:30 pm
Evite to RSVP
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/DLHPCEOLACSHNLPBTTPV/SUCH1
(Over)Nov 21st 2009 - Hoyt Arboretum - 1:00 pm
Evite to RSVP
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/TFZEIYTKDJYWVMIYCELG/trees
Feb 21st 2010 - Hoyt Arboretum (maybe) - 1:00 pm (maybe)
Mar 21st 2010 - TBA
Apr 18th 2010 - TBA
May 30th 2010 - TBA
Jun 27th 2010 - TBA
Jul 25th 2010 - TBA
Aug 22st 2010 - TBA
Sep 19th 2010 - TBA - Post KCon Hike, Meeting about next year's events
Feb 20st 2011 - TBA
Mar 20st 2011 - TBA
Apr 17th 2011 - TBA
May 29th 2011 - TBA
Jun 26th 2011 - TBA
Jul 24rd 2011 - TBA
Aug 21th 2011 - TBA
Sep 18th 2011 - TBA - Post KCon Hike, Meeting about next year's events[/center] Nox, Kaineferu, and Rikku Takanashi are the tree I owe them to.
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Sounds like fun. I would be up for it :D
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Yup. Hey, I even got a nature park right next door!
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Holy Crap! If this happens I will totally go! I need to exercise, but I get really embarrassed. :(
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I would love to go~!
If it isn't in Vancouver, I'd probably have to find a ride though. ;3
Hiking is pretty fun if you're with friends~!
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This does sound like fun! Where would we do it? I live in Salem and work Monday - Friday 8-5. xD; I'm a cubicle monkey D:
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You've definately got my attention <3 xD Maybe this'll stop me from passing out at con, like I did this year(It happened in my room though, so I'm okay. ^^;;)
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Count me in. I need to lose the poundage. When and where is all I'll be asking. xD
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This is great. ^^ I'm getting excited. I live in beaverton, OR. But drive and con also give people a ride. So I guess first step is figuring out where people live and how far they are willing to go. Second is a park, I have a book about hiking that has a lot of parks listed on short hike routes for them. I can have any day off as long as I have 2 weeks notice to ask for it off. So what times is best for everyone is a quetion too.
Where Am I: Beaverton, near the thriftway at 185th and Farmington (you can give a crossroad near you, mine given is within 5 minute drive. Or furthy or closer or just the city, whatever you are comfortable with.)
Time: Anything with 2 weeks notice
How Far: I guess no more then a 60 minute drive. (you can add here if you'll need a ride too. like, "anywhere on the max line unless I have a ride then anywhere 45 minutes away" something like that.)
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Weekends are the only time that work for me. I don't have vacation xD When I do get my vacation I'm saving it up for a family vacation or a roadtrip next year. x3;
I live in Salem but am willing to drive to the Portland/Beaverton area. I'm also willing (if people pitch in for gas) to take up to 4 people from the Salem/Keizer/Dallas/Independence area with me if they don't want to drive but want to go.
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I live in the tigard area and I'm willing to take trimet as far as posibul. If any farther than trimet can go, I would need a ride.
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I'm at the Portland/Happy Valley border, by the freeway's Johnson Creek exit. I can get anywhere that the Max/bus line will take me, maybe... I don't have infinite bus passes anymore until the C-TEC program (for poor and underpriviledged working students) works out it's budget troubles so I'll need to scrounge up change. Unless I get a ride from someone.
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I live in SE Portland, I'm not sure if I'll be able to join in with the hiking cause I've honestly never left Portland so I wouldn't know where to go. lol
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I need to get to bed. But I'll look for the book some more tommorrow and will post some I find after work.
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What would be awesome is if we can start a chain or something within different regions of Oregon. That way for those who can't reach Beaverton can come to Portland or something. Just an idea. ^_^;;;
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This sounds pretty cool! (I never get around to exercizing either XD) I'll go if it's at a time when I'm free.
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Only flaw with that is if it doesn't get big enogh. walking with like 3 people you feel you have to keep up where if there is 5 or more, then you are more likely to find someone who walks the pace you do. I am more then willing to give rides if we go somewhere too far from beaverton.
Also, I was thinking maybe Oct 17th for our site hike.
Okay, I figure the schedual out and added it to the first post. It is always a Saturday. I figured December and August are bad times any time the mouth so no walk those months.
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OMFG where have you been this whole time we've had http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=10113.0 ???
Oh well, so this is possibly going to be one of the shape up groups huh? Sounds good to me, I'm free anytime, and can bike anywhere within 10-20 miles, any further and I'd be too tired to walk and would need a ride hehe. I'm more in it for the getting out of the house and talking to people who enjoy all this site covers.
So I'm just throwing this out there, but if we are going to do this we should get organized! List of things we should have somewhere (not necessarily on the forum) for easier get to get togethers. Making our own web site is always an option.
List:
Car pools, who can, what area they will be able to pick up, and who needs.
Are we doing regional (full state) get get togethers? If so different people can set up different groups and events.
How far you can travel? (carpool if not?)
Availability time/dates people have open (mostly just for starting out so we can make better decision what day of weeks work best)
Who our members are? Make a list!
Lastly I wouldn't cross off dec, aug completely, people are all different on when they like doing things.
As for the other shape up link, This could easily turn into multiple groups for different things, one for walks others for exercising in general. Its up to everyone here, what do you all think? ^.^
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I'm excited! The 17th of October works great for me! :D
Camname: I agree with make a huge list of things like what you listed. Even if we didn't make our own website our own little forum to discuss and update information about the walks an other such stuff.
I look forward to this!
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Alright, our first one's going to be the 50 mile hike at Black Butte. *busts out scout uniform, boots and trail mix* Oh wait, even I never got to go on that one.
But yeah a hike through a state park should work as a start. I don't have a bike, but I can walk. A good start for the people in Portland is to maybe walk up and down Waterfront Park a couple times.
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I would agree, for the first walk start off smaller. Make it more of a meet and greet with a nice view and walk. While the waterfront is a nice view, I don't know if that's much of a walk. What do you think Roddy Manic?
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Yeah, A short one for the first would be good. Where it ends someone with picnic tables maybe so we can meet and great before the walk and have a healthy picnic/snack. I am looking for the book now.
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Seems like an interesting idea. If I'm free on the 17th, I'll go.
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After today's ankle explosion I'm agreeing that starting off small sounds like a good idea. I'm hoping these walks will actually help strengthen my ankle right now.
xD I don't even think I could do a 50 mile hike... I died doing a 7 mile hike ;-; Granted it was up a steel rocky hill
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LOL 50 mile hikes are weekend (if not full week) hikes, with full hiking backpacks. I do not see that happening with this group unless there are other outdoor lovers here like myself (who are not totally out of shape, when is the last time you traveled even 10miles on foot?).
I like the idea of having our first walk where there is a nice place to sit or eat light before or after. Most any place have picnic tables somewhere, so that doesn't limit us at all.
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lol Never. xD though the seven mile hike was at the begining of August.
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I may bike 20+ miles in a day, but the most I ever actually hiked in one consecutive "trip" was probably 15miles without a long rest of a day or so. So 50 miles is like wtf even to me. :D BOY SCOUTS 4 LIFE!! *dreams of meriwether*
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Oh good, I'm not the only one where when I saw the words "50-mile hike" were like oh dear god...
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The 17th is good for me. I live in SE Portland and can get anywhere the MAX goes, need ride after that. Don't have a bike, can bring some healthy snacks for about 5 people. Just need to know when and where. I definetly want this excersise group to go on as long as possible because it would be a great motivator for me.
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When I lived in Colorado for three years, I use to backpack all the time. Sadly, it's been so long since I have I am not sure how well I would be at backpacking now. Maybe we can have that be are final goal for the last hike before the con. ^^; Or not.
Okay, update, I have not found my hiking book yet. Found my backpacking one and will look in it to see if there is anywhere that has dayhikes too. But going to look a few more places before I give up. and if I have no luck finding it or some place in my other book, I can always just buy a new one tomorrow.
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You changed your pic! who is that?
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i like the sound of this a group activity to keep fit and to be around people who are just epically amazing...I'm in
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Another! Yeppy!
She is Mete Mouya, a vocaloid, I am cosplaying her next year. ^^
Okay, good news, my room is a LOT cleaner... bad.. didn't fnd the book. So, I am just going to head to the store and get a new one. I'll post some maybes when I get home.
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We could do something like the Waterfront or the Japanese gardens to start out. There is also another garden next to the Japanese one don't remember what its called though. I don't know how to drive there but it is easy to get to by MAX, and it would be good for people who can't go to far out of portland.
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I have a fairly complete mental map of about 30 different parks and trails throughout the Portland area that we could use. I'll definitely be attending these any time I'm able to.
I suggest the following hikes (or bikes):
Terwilliger - Downtown to Hilsdale (there's a Thai Restaurant in Hilsdale called City Thai which I would recommend as a post-hike eatery. Excellent food; excellent price)
Mt Tabor Park - Base to Summit
Springwater Trail - Reed College to Downtown (I recommend this as a bike trail; might not be very good for hiking)
Multnomah Falls - any trail would be great during the summer
And there are plenty of others.
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Yeah that reminds me I am near Mt. Tabor.
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I have to bike 10miles or more to get anywhere in portland as it is, I should just make a bike group that goes and chills at the parks and has lunches together before heading back home. Problem is I'm to lazy to make a schedule with events and keep it running :D
Mt. Tabor isn't even a Mountain :(
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Flaw with the Japanese garden is it cost to go in.
Mount Tabor Park is in my book, and seems like a good one. the loop it maps is a 2.8 mile hike. Approximate time is and hout to and hour and a half. And we can always edit it to make it shorter, which looks rather easy to do. it's no fees and is open 4am to midnigt, so no rush to when we go.
This is the Route (http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Aloha&1s=OR&1a=17475+Sw+Farmington+Rd&1z=97007&2c=Portland&2s=OR&2pn=Mount+Tabor+Park#a/maps/l::17475+SW+Farmington+Rd:Aloha:OR:97007-3212:US:45.479909:-122.857238:address:Washington+County:1/l:Mt+Tabor+Park:6350+Se+Yamhill+St:Portland:OR:97215:US:45.51514:-122.59897:address::1/m::9:45.506961:-122.728107:0:::::1:1:1::/io:1:::::f:EN:M:/e) I would take, so I can pick anyone, up to 4 people (forgot my back holds 3), that is on the way or can get to a max station that is on the way. (the max el.. Elmonica? the one near 170th is the closest to me.)
If this works then:
Who is in? So I know who many snacks to pack in the picnic.
What foods (healthy ones of course.) do you like?
What time should we go?
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wow; that's actually sorta close to me, the park is. I live off of highway 205, by Johnson Creek/92nd area.
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I only live a few blocks away from Mt. Tabor. I took the stairs there once (and I had a scooter). It was exhausting, but I bet good exercise!~ x3
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I'm totally in for this! Sounds and looks like fun! Closer to the date though I'll need an exact address of the meeting point so I can put it into my gps xD Else I'll never be able to show up *gets lost easily*.
For heatlthy snacks: I like most fruit, nuts, and some granola bars.
I'm open for times, I live in Salem so it takes me about an hour to get to Portland.
Also! I was being silly and realised: If you live in the Salem/Dallas/Independence/Keizer area and want to go I can take up to FOUR people with me... I'll extend it to Woodburn as well unless there is some who lives in Silverton that REALLY wants to go but has no way of going (I live in West Salem so Silverton is further away from me than the on ramp for I-5 Northbound is. lol)
If you want a ride from me either send me a message here or you can send me a text 5038510399. Just know that I work 8-5 monday through friday so I don't respond until after work.
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Ooh, I'm totally up for this on the weekends I have time. I live in NW downtown Portland and could also carpool (room for 3 people). However I'd only be up for hikes relatively close in. I live a block away from Macleay park so we should do that sometime! :D
You can count me in for the first meeting if it is close in to portland! Sounds like fun!
I can bring some delicious fruit. I work in a produce department so it's easy. :)
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I wouldn't be able to go this weekend :( Maybe next one?
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I wouldn't be able to go this weekend :( Maybe next one?
There isn't any this weekend. The first one is next month on the 17th.
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I was looking at the dates of the hikes and realized something...we are going to be Hiking
ON MY BIRTHDAY lols
02/20/10
awesome
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I was looking at the dates of the hikes and realized something...we are going to be Hiking
ON MY BIRTHDAY lols
02/20/10
awesome
We SO have to have a special bday for you hike that day! and maybe have it early so not to mess up any later in the day plans for ya. ^^:
And we have a website now.
http://suchsite.webs.com/
It is still VERY WIP. Any input ideas let me know.
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Yay! *signs up* This will be fun! Have a little site with a photo gallery to post pictures from the hikes on. I don't know if I've ever been so excited on getting ready for cons... evar.
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You can count me in. I love hiking.
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This sounds very interesting, and sounds like a good idea to me.
I could definitely use some shaping up... or a lot of it. I'd probably be quite interested in this. :)
However, I have bad asthma... So I might have to break every once in a while if it gets too cold or something, if that's alright...
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Wow, I feel stupid XD.
I'll try and go to the first one, but no promises.
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I was looking at the dates of the hikes and realized something...we are going to be Hiking
ON MY BIRTHDAY lols
02/20/10
awesome
We SO have to have a special bday for you hike that day! and maybe have it early so not to mess up any later in the day plans for ya. ^^:
And we have a website now.
http://suchsite.webs.com/
It is still VERY WIP. Any input ideas let me know.
YAY and then I work off the carbs of my grams special b-day breakfast
It's win win WOOT
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at least we're not hiking on mine(Jan 24th) I wanted to set up a cosplay picnic/meet that day! xD
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I want to go to you bday picnic!
I change the name some, it's still SUCH, but the full is Shaping Up Cosplayer's Hikes. Thought that fit better.
Also, changed the template at the website. Flaw with not remebering any of the html I learned in highschool, I have to rely on templates. ^^; But I kinda like it.
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this sounds fun ill try to go :)
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Added this evite
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/DLHPCEOLACSHNLPBTTPV/SUCH1
This way I will know how many snacks to get. ^^
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100% I would do this if I could find time to fit it in.
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at least we're not hiking on mine(Jan 24th) I wanted to set up a cosplay picnic/meet that day! xD
BURFDAY BUDDY! :O
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This sound's like a lot of fun, I get off work at 2:00 so I'd be a little late. I'll also bring my Falcon Guide for the Portland area if we want to look at other places to hike.
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I can change it to meet at 2:30 hike at 3pm, no one has signed up yet.
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I lied, just check and two have signed up...but... I'll change it and let them know.
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RAWR your pic swapping frustrates me, pick one cute avatar and let it be :D The hike is a probably for me, I usually don't make up my mind till the day before of things, but I'm planing to come.
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Sorry. ^^; It's habbit. I am going to change it again soon once I get my new cosplay sig up. Bu then I will try hard to have that the last change.
Cool. If you don't show then we will just have an extra fruit cup snake for someone who might decide last minute. ^^:
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Wow, thank you for moving it back for me thats so considerate, hope it still works for everyone.
If we are doing snacky stuff I can bring veggies and make a cream cheese and green olive spread.
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camname21, saw you in the ice skating thread. you doing that instead of this the 17th?
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No, I like skating, or at least rollerblading, but I'm cheep and don't want to pay for being asked to slow down. (or if I'll clean up my bloody knees before going back on the ice >.< But no.. speed control is no fun, and I don't think they let you screw around ether.)
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I'd love to join you guys! I can probably bring some snacks, too. Yay food :P
I'll go sign up on the website now.
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It's almost Here WHEEEEEEEEEEEEE
next week ya'll
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*giggles* Hai hai, I am getting excited too. ^^
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Been sick past few days so I hope I'm feeling 100% when the day comes.
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@Cam *hugs* Get better soon
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I feel fine but still have a odd voice and sniffles. I want to act like when it was warm, though its getting colder and colder by the day seemingly, but I know too well that pushing yourself too early leaves you vulnerable for something else to sneak in and cut you down while your guard is down. Its so annoying.
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Yeah. I had a bad cold not long ago. After the 2 day I gave in and took Tylenol cold, first time taking anything other than just Excedrin in 7 years. but it was gone 2 days after that. so only lasted 4 days. But for a girl who is pretty much never sick, it was hell. And the days after are the best time for something to attack again. I suggest vitamins.... At least Vitamin C, like the halls defense. It helps.
Oh, and a bit ahead here. but maybe have the 02/20/10 bday walk at the new place in beaverton, or the one off Millikin Way, the Tualatin Hills Nature Park?
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D: I was so looking forward to this up coming hike on the 17th but I'm going to have to bail on this one. ;-;
My dad offered me a Papa and Baby Bear day and we haven't had one in a few months so I'm going to spend the day with my dad. ^^;
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YOU SUCK! Just kidding, that sounds sweet. Have a nice time. Try to make it to #2
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This is getting really close now. So I would like to now if anyone needs a ride. I can pick up in beaverton, or near on my way out. up to 4 people because I won't have my son on this walk/hike.
Just a heads up here though. Last time I said I would pick someone up I waited 13 minutes longer then I said I would and they never showed and I still have not got a pm to say why. I was almost late for the event. So I will no longer wait that long. And I would LOVE to get a cell number if we are meeting somewhere other then a house.
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YOU SUCK! Just kidding, that sounds sweet. Have a nice time. Try to make it to #2
I will have a nice time! We're going on a drive with the car club he is in. It's been a while since I've been on one of those as well.
I hope you guys also have a good time! Don't forget to take coats or something! Last I checked it was supposed to be a wet week(end)
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what time are we going to meet up at the park and where? I have never been to this park before so I need to know if there's a specific landmark or something that we can meet up at.
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Okay thanks for the details. Since I live really close, I'll be sure to make it. :3
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Well there is a parking lot next to the restrooms about halfway up the Mount, that would probably be the best place to meet up. I was planning on being there around 2:30PM. Do we have any idea about how many are coming, I think a few of us were going to plan snacks? Also if anyone needs a ride from the east side of Portland you can PM me.
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Just for everyone to know, I won't be cosplaying when we hike. I really don't have anything to wear.
Also, I too would like to know where we're meeting up.
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*timidly raises hand* needs ride
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*timidly raises hand* needs ride
I can give ya a ride, you are super close.
parking lot next to the restrooms about halfway up the Mount sounds like a good meeting point, if that's good for everyone. And I know I am bringing Pear and Peaches cup.
And yeah, I won't be in cosplay either. don't really expect it at the hikes. maybe when this gets more orginized and what not we can have SUCH none hike meet ups where we can cosplay.. in indoor places... ^^: but for now dress warm and jackets... and umbrellas maybe. ^^;;
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Sense I've been biking everywhere and its now getting colder and wet, I've got to figure out what to wear on a bike while raining >.< This whole car thing boggles my mind, they say your completely enclosed from the elements and they have these portable heater thingies. OH OH and I hear you just sit there and the thing moves on its own.... Anyways, must figure this out so I can still get places w/o grabbing rides :( Hopefully any good bike clothing I find is cheap enough to maintain my self reliant transit. Yall should get your bikes out some day and do a bike ride with me hehe.
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Sense I've been biking everywhere and its now getting colder and wet, I've got to figure out what to wear on a bike while raining >.< This whole car thing boggles my mind, they say your completely enclosed from the elements and they have these portable heater thingies. OH OH and I hear you just sit there and the thing moves on its own.... Anyways, must figure this out so I can still get places w/o grabbing rides :( Hopefully any good bike clothing I find is cheap enough to maintain my self reliant transit. Yall should get your bikes out some day and do a bike ride with me hehe.
I did see a rain cover for a bike helmet where I got my bike tuned up at. You also want to have fenders so you don't get a mud stripe up your back going trough puddles.
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Awesome. I probably know where you're talking about, but just in case, can I have the host's number so if I get lost, I can either call you or text you?
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cell is... frek, I need to memorize this.. *looks at another thread she remembers posting it in since her cell is in the car right now and she is to lazy to go upstairs and get it.*
(503) 523-9552
Call though, I do not have a text plan so that adds up fast.
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And what do I call you by when I call you? :3
Btw my name's Augusta so that's who will be calling!
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I reply to either Roddy or Tracey so whichever you remember better. ^^
Hehehe! I am so going to end up calling you Egu all the time. ><;;; It's not a bad thing. ^^; I just have a character in my currently fav story who's name is Augustus and is later called Egu and it sticks.
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My name cathy but I answer to Ducky
What should we bring just to be safe
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I reply to either Roddy or Tracey so whichever you remember better. ^^
Hehehe! I am so going to end up calling you Egu all the time. ><;;; It's not a bad thing. ^^; I just have a character in my currently fav story who's name is Augustus and is later called Egu and it sticks.
hehehe...egu? :3
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Can we get an update about the time on the original post? I know there is a link, and the link says 2:30 on event, BUT being that I've read this thread i know the time has been changed before. Just want to make sure everyone knows the current time.
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Okay, added the evite and the time in the first post.
and other then your awesome self.. maybe bring a umbrella just to be safe.
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It's today. ^^ and.. damn, it's soon.
Ducky, where do you want me to pick you up? house? somewhere near?
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House please my Apartment is #49 and hm # is (503) 848 9437
in case you get lost...ppl sometimes do :3
I has pomegranite seeds lol
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I still need to get the fruit cups. ><; and shower... and fudge! I need to get to the postoffice too.. like in 45 minutes at max. BRB.
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Should I bring my pedo be gone stick
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I hiked in Red Rock Canyon in Colorado this week!
Random hikes in Eugene, PM me :)
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lol. If you want.
RemSaverem - If I ever win a lotto then I can bring the SUCH group to cool none oregon hikes... but as of now the group can't afford that.
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Okay... I think I should head out. Ducky, I'll be there soonish.
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Alright so yay on the first "hike" completed. Hope everyone who came had a nice time. Ya, we didn't really hike because of the rain, but it was still worth going out. I'm looking forward to the next hike, and maybe we should wear better clothing for being wet, girls? Then we can ignore the water and do a full hike. Was nice to see some of the faces on the board, did everyone else have a good time?
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I'm in on it for the next one since I missed the first one.
Haven't been on the forums since before k-con.
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Yea, that was tons of fun. As for getting wet... it's my mom's fault for telling me I'd get too hot in my pea coat :P
Hope to see you all next time as well!! <3
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I'm sad I didn't get to go but I had fun on the drive yesterday all the same! We had beautiful weather until we stopped for lunch when it started to rain then the whole drive back we kept driving through some rain storms. But came home to sunny weather.
(We drove the Aufderheide. It starts some where near Eugene and we ended in Oakridge)
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Such website now has a photo of the Mt. Tabor group.
It was a great time, I think we scared the locals though.
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Always bring rain gear, even if its an umbrella or a poncho, an umbrella is not the best option because you need to hold it up the WHOLE time. You might think of wearing a decent pair of hiking boots, but regular tenies should be fine. Snacks and water would be the only thing left I can suggest. Make sure everyone has those things, or at least the rain gear for our hikes!
yay photo
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Blarg... I can't get into the site, or the site's gmail. ;-;
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Hehe... Okay. Got it... the password is cap sensative and I forgot to caps one of the letters. ^^;;;;
AND! the site is now Ad Free! ^^
I also figured out how to get my pics, and the two I took are up there now too. And I changed the site banner image. Objection! ^^ I will remember to bring both a camera and my Flip digi camcorder next time. Nee! It was fun, wet but fun! And next time more walking, even if it rains! Ponchos are like $1 at the dollar tree so if I get RSVPs for the next maybe I can supply one for everyone, like start a SUCH pack I always keep in my trunk to bring on every trip.
hm.. And not to that topic. The next one. Where? near portland, closer to aloha/beaverton or Tigard... or... road trip to even further? (if that, I can bring up to 4 people since I won't have my son.) Also, what time works for everyone? How long do you want it? I think 30 pre hike/walk to talk and eat, then hour walk, then 30 close up? maybe?
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Lol, no walk and we went over that time limit already.. But ya that seems like a nice time for something close, if its farther away we should think about a longer stay. If people have the time it would be dumb to drive an hour some where and only be there for an hour of walking and half hour at the end for a talk (the first 30 would be people gathering and late ones I'd think) Ideas... um, I'll get back to ya on that one. :) Most things off the top of my head are too hard for the average person or take to long/far away.
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Yeah. until this is bigger, staying to simple hikes/walks is a good idea. We would love more people and having it all "4 hour hike up hills and rocks." would probably make people go... I can't join, I can't do that. ^^;;; but, once the group gets bigger and people get more use to the walk/hikes, then we can do more and more.
Also, as the group gets bigger maybe we can pull funds in sometimes to do something funds related.... not sure what this group would need other then ponchos and maybe the website getting upgraded if it gets big enough to need it. Or help with the $5 a month I am paying now for it. Oh, maybe gas cost too for when we get to the lvl of going further away and have a car bringing many people or 2 cars.
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You pay for that site? Its not a horrible site or anything but I'm sure there are other websites you can make for free and have all the same features.
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It's only $5 a month. SUCH isn't a big thing so it don't need a lot of.. um.. bandwidth or storage. I use the template webbuilder, since the last time I used HTML or any other thing was 10 years ago I forgot all I use to know about website building so templateness is a big help.
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Hey hey, what's going on so far?
Sorry I couldn't come to the last one. I thought I had a party to go to and they canceled on me the last minute. :'(
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Lame, well come to the next hike, not sure where yet so toss around an idea or two. Bring things that can get wet >.>
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So far we decided anouther short like hour walk/hike.. with real walking this time even if rain comes. ^^; and... nothing else I think. I think my bigest worry is where. I don't mind bringing people. so if it's in portland again I can pick up beaverton folk and on the way folk.
Hoyt Arboretum actually looks very promising.
"This route travels through the spectacular 187-acre tree museum of Hoyt Arboretum in Southwest Portland. The path winds through a variety of forested ecosystems including oak woodland, redwoods, ponderosa pine forest and an amazing grove of bamboo."
it has shuttles, so I am guessing they come from the zoo... oh, found this
"A place of beauty and serenity in all seasons, the Arboretum is easily accessible from anywhere in the metropolitan area, by car, bus or the MAX light rail. You will also find parking, restroom facilities, ADA accessible trails and ADA parking at or near the Visitor Center. Admission is free."
So yes, the next one will be at Hoyt Arboretum.
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What were you reading that from, their website?
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That sounds like fun! I will make plans in hopes that I'll show up even in costume. :D
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yes, the first quote was from my guide book but the second was from their website.
Might not be a good idea to wear your cosplay, atleast not until summer is here again and the rain is gone. ^^;;
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Okay. So I can assume that the next hike that no one is going to wear their cosplay?
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Other then my Zatsune xmas outfit one, which is NO WAY hike ok, even in good wether, the skirt is just too short even with the bloomers under it. ^^;; And hikes in oregon, even when walking them, can get muddy and mud and cosplay outfit normally do not mix well. ^^; but... I guess it also might depend on the cosplay. But I don't think anyone will be at this next one.
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Why's that? I've got nothing better to do. :3
I would love to go on the next hike so you can put me on the "yes" list. xD
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Just a reminder. if you are going please RSVP, link is on the 1st post.
Hoyt Arboretum will be a fun hike, and I promise, come rain or shine we will walk.
Also, weather says "Chance of showers. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low 40s." So dress warm and bring rain gear. ^^ I will try and rememebr to get some ponchos at the dollar store.
The will be a meeting too as to plans I have fot SUCH, changes I like to make.
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oooppppppp ... >< wrong thread.
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Wow can't believe its this weekend already, I'll be there, also anyone needing a ride from the east side can send me an email and I can see if you're not to far out of my way.
anduril_707@hotmail.com
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I might try to go to this since I'm familiar with Hoyt Arboretum. It all depends on my homework load though.
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*goes to her teachers* "Don't give her too much homework, you see, she is awesome and wants to hike, you see. So don't mess with her, you see. Or I'll put some cement shoes on you, you see."
Beren - thanks for offering the ride. ^^
This pretty tree hike will be fun. ^^
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Where is the meeting location?
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good question... I'll figure that out in a second.
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good question... I'll figure that out in a second.
43 minutes later...
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I can possibly come along. Are some coming by MAX to the zoo and walking to the gathering spot from there?
Also is there a cell I could contact to find the group in case I'm late or calling to say I'm not coming?
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again incase someone needs it, my cell is 503-523-9552
Okay, so looking it all over. There is a parking spot at Kingston DR and Knights blvd, that's where we will meet. It's close to the Zoo's parking and to where the max drops you off underground to get to the Zoo.
sad news. My son won't be with use, ends up he is doing a Cubs Scouts thing with his granpa. But we'll still have fun. and have this to talk about, and walking, and food and fun.
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Well this will be an interesting bike ride.
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Scout events come in from time to time. Like tree selling and stuff.
I'll see what I can do about getting my decorating party done as fast as I can and jumping down to catch you guys. otherwise I'll be going to RHPS later that night.
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I'm going to get heading out. See anyone going there. ^^
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Much as I love hanging out with Roddy, you guys all should have been there! It was a fairly nice day (no rain), and we had lots of fun getting lost on the lovely trails. ;D
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Sorry about that, I didn't get up until I gave tracey a call at 1:05pm. And it was an awesome looking day too... I'm disappointed with myself I didn't get my butt up to come. At least two people came so no one was like, "wtf, I came out here for nothing!" When I talked to tracey she seemed a little upset because that's just what seemed was about to happen :( Yay for Anamink saving her from such a fate.
Are you really going to cancel the other meetings until march, tracey? While that sucks at least there will be your club to get some more chances to hang out with ya before then. If everyone didn't live so far from each other I'd suggest a multi day/weekly exercise meet up, that focuses on a real workout. Sadly Too few of the cosplayers on here seem disciplined enough for such meetings, myself included unless there was a cute catgirl coming :D
Oh tracey, didn't you say you were going to trick-or-treat as some future space catgirl? If you did, do you have a pic, me wants to see the costume ^.^ Myself, I was a wizard for hallows eve.
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I woke up at 2 PM.
+ I missed the non k-con event that I didn't want to go to.
- I missed coming to this event.
The rain didn't open up until tonight, and apparently some roads were a little too wet, so my ride couldn't take me to Rocky Horror either. TT_TT
I'm focused enough for workout meetings and would love to be led by a catgirl in them, nya.
I'm partly thinking of upgrading my red ninja to Red Neko Ninja. I just need make some red ears.
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I don't know about the "cute" part, but I have the tail, ears, and collar down for catgirl xD
But really, even though it was nice yesterday, that weather isn't likely to last for very long. And I hate walking in the snow. So... I think waiting until March will be a good idea. As long as you guys show up to CLUB!
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Dates are now updated.
I would like this to be a bit more hike and less park in time. But to start with we will have are April and May meet ups in the same place as the last. It is in a nice location, and easy to get to both via driving and the Max.
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SUCH Is starting up again! Yes, earlier then I though but weather seems to be nicer sooner this year. So, Our first walk/hike will be Feb 21st.
Any ideas on place or time please post.
I was thinking Hoyt Arboretum again, it is easy to get to. and we had a fun hike there. and it's pretty.
Also, carpooling, I can pick people up near me. If you can pick anyone up too please post saying how far off route you can pick them up.
again, easy to get to with bus and max. right next to the zoo.
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wonderful idea! I'd love too. Ever thought about Smith Rocks.