Ok, so there is some interest in a mini-movie. Based on the lack of responses/feedback, I wasn't sure.

I think it's a great idea if you brainstorm some ideas and share your thoughts in the forum (even though the location and date haven't been finalized yet). Then those of us who are interested in participating to some extent or another can help flesh out the story more with you beforehand. As long as people are comfortable with ad libbing, that's fine with me. I am more comfortable with the written language than spoken, so for me, scripts/lines are my crutch.

I can help flesh out ideas based on your brainstorming, but I doubt then that even I would commit to a complete script, since my script writing tends to get "wooden" like George Lucas's Anakin prequel lines. We just need to make sure that there are more thespians attending than you and Chuckles.

Regarding the last line of your post... I'm counting on it.

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PoetFlint,

I definitely appreciate the clear feedback on multiple topics. We've been trying to do so much at once, we'll need to recollect our thoughts after the date/location have been finalized.

Since you have concerns over time, I hope the mini-movie runs smoothly. It would be great if it worked. Then we could post it on YouTube or something with a link from this site.

Yes, I will plan a trivia contest. However, it will be in a different format from what you've experienced in the past.

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You make a valid point. And I appreciate your belief in the "greater good" for the benefit of the majority of potential attendees.

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I am glad that everyone enjoyed the Joe vs. Cobra Feud last year. It was certainly a blast and worth the days I spent preparing it. However, we will not be playing the JvC Feud this time. I'll bring back that format for a future meet or picnic.

The good news is that there will be a trivia contest in a format that we have not played before.

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Yes I have a decent size yard. It's nothing to put in home and gardens, but it would suffice I'm sure. I also have a nice grill. By the time of the picnic I should have sod down so that will make it nicer.

If we are having it on Sat. there is no street cleaning.

Only parking is street parking unless you want to park about two blocks away. My neighborhood is not crammed so parallel parking is not hard here.

Any other questions are welcome.

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Yes the TRU is literally right across the street from the park. And all Highway is a plus for anyone.

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LOL...Blitzkrieg, I am loving all your questions. I'm a questioner, too, tho I'm trying to break the habit because it drives hubby crazy! I have to know every little detail about every little thing and even then I'm certain there's something I don't know!

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Is it the hang Flint upside down with ear muffs on his ears while asking his questions in Mandarin Chinese version ?

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I just cast my vote for Pottsville. I really liked the park at Wilkes-Barre and the family really had fun there, but even down here in MD I hear more and more bad news from there. I would be open to having it there again, but I would not let the kids wander for sure. So, I'm up for trying a new locale this year.


Hey, if you guys are launching an expedition, could you post up the times and who's going? With the family in tow I'm gonna have to pass on this, but I will plan a sidetrip in the timeslot. And make sure you work out the designated driver in advance.


If you give us some locations as far east as your willing to go we can discuss them at the meeting for next year or even the fall. I think that would be the best chance of getting it moved closer to you. I have been bringing my whole family, including the dogs to the meet and it is a 3-4 hour trip one way for me. I make a weekend of it and go camping at Rickets Glen State park, so am very comfortable with the park idea (odds are I'd just drive up and camp there the weekend). The wife may even have some relatives near Lancaster.



The Amusement Park is a great tidbit of info, I'll look it up and post up some info for those interested. Also again, if you guys do a Brewery tour let me know the times as that is most likely when I'll schedule the family events .




The Diaper Viper's name Is Bethany . She should be in tow this year, last year she stayed at the campground in the pool with Alorra, the wife, and in-laws.

I got some fodder parts for exclusives, but am having a tough time coming up with ideas.....I was thinking I might add to the Methane/Auger/Mine Viper theme if I can't come up with anything new. I was also thinking of doing the figure in smaller numbers in all styles to accomidate everyones tastes.



More gold here Once we get more definates, I'll lock in an intenerary with the family and run it by you guys to make sure they are as good as the internet says .



Hey, if you bring some info we could discuss it for the next meet. Lancaster may be a good midway point for the western PA'ers and even mid MD'ers like yojoe-a-go-go.


My wife and two daughters should be there. My oldest SilverWynter is a member and has made some of her own customs.

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I'm glad that someone is enjoying them.

I am a scientist by nature (and formerly by profession). I am also detail-oriented and in helping to organize the picnic, I try to make sure we have all of our bases covered so that we make a minimum number (preferably zero) of assumptions and also have contingency plans in place, if Murphy's Law takes effect.

BTW, I majored in chemistry partly because of my (and my classmates') enjoyment of MacGyver. No joke. In high school, we didn't know what a mullet was at the time, but alot of the guys sported that "do", but we called it the "MacGyver haircut".

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No, that would be too easy.

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For clarification, would it be the same character in all styles?

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Millsy,

Have you had a chance to find out about the hall's availability on the dates that are posted in the poll?

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Yep. It would be the same characters in all three styles. All the acc. and filecards would be the same. I'm still working it out, I just think that this would allow for a better fit into everyones collection. That way if you like it you just get the one that works best in your army .

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Sweet! <Cartman voice>

Thanks for being such an accommodating customizer for us!

<Looks at DarkWynter's response again> Am I reading that correctly? You're making more than one figure (character) again?

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