anyone up for a picnic?

[ulysses]

GADUPSAC (Georgia DU Parents with Small, Active Children - basically RubyDuby and myself, the Malloys pending their receipt of the official induction letter) would like to suggest a get-together in a park somewhere, some time before it gets truly hot. I know CottonBear has mentioned Athens, but I'm open to wherever since I imagine folks aren't probably driving to Paulding. :) Any interest?

[villager]

1. tho' I am in California, this DU Single Dad is totally for it!

Well, at least conceptually.... ;-)

[ulysses]

4. between the concept and the reality

lies the Mojave Desert. :)

[villager]

5. "Zabriskie Point" for DU Parents?

n/t

[Debau2005]

2. Can we come if

our small, active children have four legs and not two? :hi:

[ulysses]

3. of course.

We'll bring extra leashes. :D

[Debau2005]

6. Then count me in.

[RubyDuby in GA]

7. As one of the founding members of GADUPSAC ( I love how that sounds when you try to say it)

I'm up for anywhere in the state. Me, Bezerko and FutureDem would love to see everyone and this setting sounds perfect!

We took little one on his first picnic a couple of weekends ago to FDR State Park in Pine Mountain and he truly loved the opportunity to pick up as much dirt and grass as he could before we dragged him back to the middle of the blanket. I'm sure he'd be up for the challenge again!

Who wants deviled eggs???

[BEZERKO]

8. You bring the deviled eggs, and...

I'll bring Leap and the Marracas!

Seriously, Athens sounds great to me. Either way, the Ga. DUers with children and just Ga. Duer's, or just us GADUPSACs, either way works for me. Guess I just enjoy Casper and MGKrebs company whatever the occasion. I think we should change Futuredem to Little Jezzy!

[CottonBear]

9. A picnic sounds great! What park do you have in mind?

I'm flexible. You parents choose a location and a date and I'll try to be there. I will be out of town over the Memorial Day weekend. I'd love to see all of the littlest DUers!

:hi:

[ulysses]

14. not sure what park.

Piedmont is central (for Atlantans anyway), but of course huge and could be busy. I'll do a little research. :hi:

[RubyDuby in GA]

10. How about Sunday, June 3rd?

No idea where...

[ulysses]

12. that could work.

No idea here either. Piedmont?

[Debau2005]

15. Sorry,

I in Boston for a conference that weekend. Post pictures if I can't make it!

[Casper]

11. Krebs and I would come.

Just tell us when and where. I'll bring Seven Layer salad and BBQ Chicken.

Sounds like fun.

[ulysses]

13. that salad!

Yum! :thumbsup:

[doni_georgia]

16. Any further plans?

This GA Duer with 3 medium-sized active children (ages 8,11,12) would love to come. If you guys haven't already held the outing - let us know!
Doni & Mac

[bunkerbuster1]

18. I'm interested as well

Softball season is over, school's going to be over soon, should be available in the weekends ahead.

Got me a subversive elementary-schooler, Mrs. Buster and myself to join in.

[MGKrebs]

17. Did somebody say "deviled eggs"???

And Future Dem? I'm there, dude.

If you want to make a trip out of it, I can recommend High Falls Park down near Jackson.
Otherwise, I'm good with Athens, Piedmont, or whatever.

[RubyDuby in GA]

19. Okay peeps! I'm calling it for June 3rd - just need to nail down a place

Krebs has suggested High Falls Park.
Any other suggestions?

I really will bring deviled eggs :)

[bunkerbuster1]

20. I will be there, but...

Mrs. Buster and child will be out of town.

If it's the following weekend, all three of us will be there.

[RubyDuby in GA]

21. Okay peeps - I'm uncalling it for the 3rd. I need a scheduler

We're having Carter's 1st birthday party on the 3rd (actual birthday is the 5th, but who wants to party on a Tuesday?).

Oops.

My bad.

Sorry...

[bunkerbuster1]

22. So perhaps the following Sunday, the 10th?

I'll keep checking in here (I don't post much in the GA forum of late, not entirely sure why).

[CottonBear]

23. How about June 10th? It's the weekend before Father's Day. Also, where?

:hi: Hi there! I hope all is well with you and family! :)

[Debau2005]

24. I am game that weekend!

[doni_georgia]

25. June 10th would work for us. What about Panola Mtn Park?

I was thinking it was kind of central for us in Atlanta and those in Athens - not far off I-20

[MGKrebs]

26. Looks like the 10th works for us.

Not Saturday the 9th though, we've got a Fulton County Dem brunch.

Panola Mountain website shows no availability for picnic shelters that day. :-(

http://www.georgia.reserveworld.com/SiteSpecificResults.aspx

[bunkerbuster1]

27. The 10th is good for me, the mrs and our lil' subversive

We're all about corruptin' the youth. As for where--how would Buford Dam Park work for the other DUers?

[CottonBear]

28. Where is Buford Dam Park? (I'm not from the metro Atlanta area.) n/t

[bunkerbuster1]

31. Buford Dam, ~30 miles north of Atlanta; it's googleable

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=buford+dam+park,+georgia&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.817312,70.224609&ie=UTF8&ll=34.154815,-84.065055&spn=0.00522,0.008572&z=17&om=1

There are actually quite a few park areas around Lake Lanier, but I was thinking about one near the dam; it's got a playground, albeit not one of the greatest ones.

No idea if that's even remotely convenient for anyone here.

I'm perfectly happy to drive 50 miles or so to meet up with fellow DUers, just thought I'd throw this out there.

[RubyDuby in GA]

29. How about Sweetwater Creek State Park?

http://www.gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=80&s=0.0.1.5

The picnic area reservations are $60.
Or we can go sans reservations and just take over a large spot...

What does everyone think?

[CottonBear]

30. The park looks really nice and easy to acess via the interstates.

Sweetwater Creek Summer Festival
Saturday, Jun 9, 2007 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, Jun 10, 2007 10 AM - 4 PM


The Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park sponsor this weekend of juried exhibitions of handmade arts and crafts, live entertainment, craft demonstrations, children's activities, BBQ and other food vendors. Ken Panse will present his "Exotic Reptile Adventure Show" and sign his new book "Gigantus." $3 parking. 770-942-8649

Address/Directions
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Mt. Vernon Road
Lithia Springs , GA 30122

Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road, go 2 miles and turn left on Mount Vernon Road.











http://www.gastateparks.org/files/georgiaparks/locations/Sweetwater%20Creek%20State%

[bunkerbuster1]

32. We can do that.

Not an unreasonable haul for us. I imagine you could collect a share of the 60 bucks from all who attend. Even if just two other groups show, it's probably worth it.

[MGKrebs]

36. I am proud to say that Democrats Work did some trail cleaning there recently.

it is a very nice park.

http://democratswork.org/

Pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/democratswork/sets/72157594584647586/

[Big Pappa]

33. Hi neighbor.

Originally from Haralson County. Bremen.

[MGKrebs]

37. Howdy BP.

USAF I see.

I was AFROTC at Ga. Tech but didn't make it through.

[CottonBear]

34. I'll be away from the computer until Monday. Y'all have a great weekend!

:hi: I'm looking forward to our picnic! We need to find out about reserving a shelter or picnic spot.

[CottonBear]

35. Any updates on the proposed picnic location and time? n/t

[bunkerbuster1]

38. I'll reiterate my seconding of the Sweetwater Park on the 10th.

Is anyone going to book the space?

[RubyDuby in GA]

39. Well, this upcoming Sunday is the 2nd annual For the People rally

www.forthepeoplerally.com

It's huge. If you can make it, you should come. All the top part of the state's Dems will be there.

[CottonBear]

40. Would another date work better. Maybe after Father's Day and before July?

:hi: Hi there Ruby! :hi:

[bunkerbuster1]

41. Just saw an email about it. I think we'll be there.

Let's do try for another weekend, though, 'k?