Roll Call: MMJ - Midnight Ramble - 10/16/10

[oistheone]

What's the deal with this pot-luck at the Barn? I've never been before, and I feel like I should show my appreciation by contributing something. Is wine for the table encouraged, or do they not want any booze inside the barn?

[headhunter]

wishing all you lucky folks a wonderful time at the ramble!
should be a night you will never forget and talk about always.

looking forward to reading about it sunday and hearing 1st hand stories when i see ya'll nxt wk at the T5 shows.

Can't wait to start the festivities at McGees as soon as I can get out of work

[Penny Lane]

Safe travels, everyone. I'll need some text updates, too.  ;) :)

[br00ke]

What's the deal with this pot-luck at the Barn? I've never been before, and I feel like I should show my appreciation by contributing something. Is wine for the table encouraged, or do they not want any booze inside the barn?

i've never been to a ramble but i do know that on the website they make a very big deal about no drinks inside unless it's inside a plastic cup so i'd say no go on bottles of wine or alcohol for the masses. i think it has to do with insurance and legal issues. i think they also state that alcohol (not inside plastic cup) has to be kept in your car ... so people are often coming and going to refill their cups.

[br00ke]

Safe travels, everyone. I'll need some text updates, too.  ;) :)

we'll miss ya .. good luck w/ the fierce running!!!

[ynwa]

What's the deal with this pot-luck at the Barn? I've never been before, and I feel like I should show my appreciation by contributing something. Is wine for the table encouraged, or do they not want any booze inside the barn?

from the levon helm studios website:
"We encourage everyone to bring food or a side dish for our
community table for all to share. It's lots of fun!!"

it's a very nice thought but i'm not sure if they'd allow wine for the table.  looks like just food/snacks.  i'm pretty sure you are allowed to drink inside, so long as you aren't a mess & aren't making a mess.  and only from a plastic cup - no glass.

i'm baking cookies to bring.  not very nutricious but hopefully delicious.  if food is not your thing but you still want to bring something, they are collecting items for the Toys For Tots charity...  

[ynwa]

Safe travels, everyone. I'll need some text updates, too.  ;) :)

thanks & same to you missy!  

[ALady]

so stoked for this that i actually dreamed about it last night .... in the dream levon had some other engagement and we were gonna have michael franti instead and i was really disappointed  ;D

i had a dream last night that Jim got married.

;D  I swear this week is gonna end with a restraining order.

[woodnymph]

Wooooo made it to Woodstock! Def. some chilly weather, but perfect for hangin out in cafes & driving around on car-tour.  :P

Well I didn't really know I'd be here in time for the Rambler, but I've certainly landed!

Doubtful doubtful that there are any tickets available, (esp. if it's just a "names list," type-a thing without physical tickets_.... but just throwin it out there that I'd gladly purchase a spot if there's one to be had!

In any case, it looks like the rain is supposed to ease up a bit tomorrow and just be windy-ish.... not sure where I might end up tomorrow, but if I'm around it would be sweeeeeet to meet up at the pizza spot beforehand! There seems to be quite a few ristorantes on Tinker St / Mill Hill St. and a sweet spot called Joshua's cafe (where I'm reporting from right now actually!) And it may just be me, but there are several free parking lots and lots of free street parking along Tinker (rt. 212) that I don't feel are too terribly far from the pizza spot, cause it's a really really cool/interesting street to walk along. It's also such a cute scenic little town, with lots of creeks/waterfalls/awesome-colored trees.

Bold if you're still super hard-up for your lodging situation (and don't mind camping in the super beautiful area!) there is sweet camping at Rip Van Winkle campground (showers and wi-fi even!) or the KOA on 212 (also showers & wi-fi) Me I'm just sleeping in my car til the weather breaks a bit. But seriously, it's only $30-40/night.... but it is camping, and it's totally available.... and it's right outside the Catskills  :P Heh just sayin!!

But regardless of my Ramblin' attendance, I'd love to meet up with everyone pre T-5! And maybe even just hang & tailgate too! (Bagpipes--how exciting!) I have a friend that lives just outside of Woodstock, and if he can get out of work on time, he'd love to hang and 'gate too if we can't actually get in! And br00ke if you'd need a ride from the pizza spot to the show, I could def. help ya out! Though if I can't meander in for the show, I probably won't be stickin around much after things get started (unless I can possibly hear anything from outside heh)

I think I'm stayin at the KOA tonight, so I should have wi-fi if the connection is kosher... If anyone knows of a ticket or spot available, please PM me!  8-) Hope to see everyone tomorrow anywho!

[Penny Lane]

I just found out my flight to Ohio is cancelled due to strong winds so i cancelled my trip home. Turns out i'll be around this weekend.
YNWA call me!! I wanna go!!!
I need a ride and a ticket LOL!

[br00ke]

i could give you a ride as i now have a rental car (a friend's corporate code = 1/3 the price, w00) .. but i am going up early to hang with a friend and am staying the night in phoenicia in an awkward spot that doesn't really have space for me (long story but friend broke up with BF and is living in the back of an art gallery she runs)

[ynwa]

penny - i'll let ya know when i hear something.  

*fingers crossed*

[ms. yvon]

as long as the mojo is flowing:  i am also going to be in woodstock w/o a ticket.  anyone who has a friend who cancels, let me know!

[Sweet_pickles]

Hey everyone, I know this probably isn't the right place on the forum for me to post this but...

Is anyone planning on recording the Ramble tonight? I would be more than willing to pay for a decent quality audio of the show if that helps! I'm sooooo unbelievably bummed that I can't go and I thought I'd take a shot at the next best thing.

Hope those who are going enjoy the show! I think I can say with complete confidence that it's going to be an amazing night.

[ynwa]

HAPPY RAMBLE DAY!

thanks for your scouting report woodnymph, much appreciated!  were you able to find a ticket?  if not - definitely come to the pre-ramble meetup & tailgate.  the more the merrier  :)  and yes, it looks as if the rain should have passed thru by then:

http://www.weather.com/weather/narrative/USNY0995?from=tenDay_bottomnav_undeclared

sweet pickles - it would be awesome if someone taped this show.  but i hear they are very strict w/ the no pictures or recording of any kind rule.  levon's rule, i think.

game plan:
meet up for drinks & a bite to eat - from 4pm til about 5:30
Catskill Mountain Pizza Company
51 Mill Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-7969
*site says it has a private parking lot but if not, there seems to be some lots nearby (see previous posts)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/catskill-mountain-pizza-company-woodstock

the pointers posted above by br00ke's seem like a great way to go about insuring a good spot in line & inside for the show  8-)

i'm going to PM everyone my # so we can all be in touch

see y'all later!!!  it's gonna be such an awesome night

[Penny Lane]

You can't really get in the parking lot without a ticket.
You'd have to turn back and go back down the driveway opposite of all the cars coming up. I wouldn't recommend it. Just FYI.  

[lil sis]

Wish I was joining today.  Hope you all have a great time!

And YNWA hope yours is extra special, bday girl!  ;)

[woodnymph]

Thanks for the invite, ynwa, HAPPY BDAY RAMBLE! It's SUCH a beautiful day, still chilly but glad it's not a Snowy Ramble  :-X And thanks for the lookout, Penny! I wonder how long that driveway is, I drove past it yesterday but didn't wanna be the lunatic the day before ramble spying on his property heheh with this gorgeous NON-RAINY-FINALLY weather I have no qualms with parking a mile away to join everyone if I can't get in  8-)

Well it seems I've slept in past my predetermined time (the car is warrrmmm!) but it's SO f'n NICE OUT I need to get into those mountains!! Hopefully I'll catch everyone at the pie spot! I REALLY recommend a little stroll through the 'stock, it's overflowing with art and flowers and history, amongst other awesomeness! AHHHHH today will be AWESOMMME!  8-)

[ynwa]

Wish I was joining today.  Hope you all have a great time!

And YNWA hope yours is extra special, bday girl!  ;)

thank ya thank ya thank ya.  wish you were coming too lil sis.

[ynwa]

Thanks for the invite, ynwa, HAPPY BDAY RAMBLE! It's SUCH a beautiful day, still chilly but glad it's not a Snowy Ramble  :-X And thanks for the lookout, Penny! [highlight]I wonder how long that driveway is, I drove past it yesterday but didn't wanna be the lunatic the day before ramble spying on his property heheh[/highlight] with this gorgeous NON-RAINY-FINALLY weather I have no qualms with parking a mile away to join everyone if I can't get in  8-)

Well it seems I've slept in past my predetermined time (the car is warrrmmm!) but it's SO f'n NICE OUT I need to get into those mountains!! Hopefully I'll catch everyone at the pie spot! I REALLY recommend a little stroll through the 'stock, it's overflowing with art and flowers and history, amongst other awesomeness! AHHHHH today will be AWESOMMME!  8-)

[highlight]hilarious![/highlight]

thanks woodnymph!  enjoy the beautiful morning & see ya later!