Not that I think I'll get to the Cinci meet, but I would have like an outdoor meet. I think a overnight camp-out would be great, a few beers around a campfire, and the chance to get to know everyone so much better. Now it just needs someone to design a campfire-suitable steam turbine and a ruggedised docking station with amp and speakers!

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I'm not the outdoorsey type. If the last two meets I've been to are any indication, most empeggers aren't.

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That's too bad, it might do you guys some good! Staying in cabins isn't exactly roughing it, they have running water and electricity, but if the majority feel that way I'll come up with a plan B.

I thought a marshmellow and wienie roast would be fun

OK, do it then. You're organizing it. Just letting you know I prefer a/c over open windows any day. I'm still coming.

Thanks Rob for being a good sport about it. Maybe I'll get out voted anyway. I guess I am used to open windows, I don't have central air in my house, just a couple of window units that I don't run very often.

Hey Rob, you're in luck. They have central air. Here is what they say about the cabins.

Family Cottages
The two-bedroom family cottages have been completely renovated and feature gas fireplaces, cable TV, new furnishings and furniture, and a fully equipped kitchen, including coffee maker, toaster, and microwave. Each family cottage has a stove and oven and a refrigerator/freezer. They retain their rustic charm inside with wooden paneling and comfortable furniture while providing all of the luxuries of a resort, including central heat and air-conditioning. One bedroom has a queen-size bed. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with a double bed on the bottom, a single on top, and a single pull out trundle. The screened-in porch holds a picnic table and additional seating.

Is this the description for the 115 a night? I must confess I was leaning towards the hotel idea, but this sounds pretty nice.

Ok, it's going to be late September anyway. I doubt you would even need it. I'm still coming.

No it's for the $145 a night but it sleeps 6 and can be split so the cost wouldn't be that much per person. I might stay 2 nights and make this my vacation, Friday and Saturday. Some others may want to also.

Oh no!! I have become an addict!! What will my friends and family think of me now.

I'm not the outdoorsey type. If the last two meets I've been to are any indication, most empeggers aren't.

Laura, don't pay attention to him, you just need to know a few magic words to get them outside. My two lately have been "Motorcycle" and "Geocaching".

Ah, motorcycles. I miss mine sometimes but it started to scare the [censored] out of me riding the streets. I popped the clutch once and stalled and almost got rear ended and another time a group of kids threw balls at the bike. Another time I stalled it and dropped it at a stop sign on the way to work and had to sit on the curb and wait for someone to help me lift it back up. Can you tell I was a newbie If I ever get another one it will be a dirt bike.

As for Geocaching, I have read some on it but never tried it. I don't have a GPS to play with.