So, um, yeah, a semi-reasonable-facsimile of a likely beach location would be good.

Were you going to grace us with your presence? :p :cheers:

You mean you want specifics?! Details smetails. :p

Hey, gang. Sorry to have dropped my part of the ball. Part one, more bad mom news (as per usual, I guess) and part two, LoT was blocked by WebSense as "message board," so I have no access during my usual access time. Arrrr.

Anyway, I believe I've been designated firesitter. We'll be coming down from Hollywood, so hopefully I won't hit any ridiculous traffic that early. I have never been to Huntington Beach, so I need counseling as to where specifically we'll be. For that, I defer to Lisa and Marla, the native HBers.

More to come in the next day or so.

Someone needs to bring a guitar so we can have a sing-a-long.... ;)

top three song requests:

• Kumbaya
• Tiki War Chant
• We are the LoT

No "Camptown Ladies?" :(

;) :p

We will be somewhere in Huntington Beach. How's that for details?

No, what's going to happen is that we will get there early to stake out a spot then call in so a post can be made re: the exact location (street crossing, life guard tower, etc. ) Sadly, we won't know until that day. But we can hope for an approximate location in the next few days (I'm going to re-scope out my hometown beaches since it's been a while).

As far as what to bring........

Blanket or Towel and Chair or the Beach variety
Beach Umbrella if you are coming in the daytime and the sun hates you

Potluck somethings (can can include one or more of the following)

Hot Dogs
Buns
Pre-made salads
Chips
Chocolate
Grahm Crackers
Marshmallows
Drinks - Soda, water, individual servings
Ice
Wood
Plates
Condiments (mustard, onions, ketchup, relish)
Knives and Forks.

The CRV comes with a snall table in the back as well as a big container for ice and drinks
In addition, we've got 2 smallish coolers
I have a TON of wire hangers I'm bringing.

Now, if we want to get fancy and someone has a small BBQ, that opens up a while other world of possabilities.

Who's going to be there - I think......

Heidi
Tom
Chris
Lisa
Steve
Isaac
Greg
Jen
Marla
Mistyisjofa
Mr. Bikini Love Bug Mark
Eric
Matthew
Fej (maybe)

I'm working on Flubber.
Erica....Steven......you out there?

Kevy may come by after and Susan may come earlier (but she doesn't know this yet).
Mr. Atkins Advisor?????? You coming?

I feel like I'm missing someone or two or three?
Please feel free to populate my list. ;)

Here's a novel thought.

HB is a freaking MADHOUSE on the 4th. I remember summers when you couldn't get through downtown and the surrounding areas. So, we need to determine:

1.) What time?

2.) At what time will parking at the beach lots become impossible? This is guaranteed to be a b!tch. People will be down there all day for the race, the parades, all that shiz. AND, if I remember correctly, the police turn into the gestapo on the 4th. (Traditionally, anyway). Does anyone else have more recent lowdown than I? I haven't paid attn to it in a few years, and don't live down there anymore, so I don't get a lot of the news on it.

3.) Who's gonna help camp out for the site and/or sites? I have a TON of bonfire wood right now, so Steve & I are planning to bring a truckload down. As this is a lot to carry, he and I are anticipating arriving early, not only to secure at least 1 pit, but to also have easier access to bringing the wood, as opposed to having to walk a few blocks carrying armfulls at a time. Because that would BLOW in a big way.

I'm figuring a lot of this site holding can be done in shifts, otherwise it's gonna be major boredom on the part of a kind few of us. Oh, and last question (but certainly not least):

4.) How many sites are we aiming for?

So -- I think those are the really big questions. Food & beverages can be managed in the town, if nothing else is planned, but we're screwed in a big way if there's no parking. I'm working a massive day, and these are my last moments online until around 7, so if someone can help me out with some of those questions, that would be fantastic.

I'll see if I have any time to look up the HB 4th festivities schedule. OR someone else can.

-E

FYI: my chances of coming are increasing