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I'll be in N. Illinois in the June time frame. I could possibly attend either before I continue up to Minnesota (which would actually be more like late May the way things are looking today) or in between returning from Minnesota and returning to Alabama, towards the middle of the month. If things line up at all I would likely only have time to make a partial day trip over from Rkfd, and wouldn't be in great position to participate in a potluck or swap meet as I'll have been on the road ~ 3 weeks by then. I will also be in a melancholy mood which happens every time I leave the Northwoods.

Me +1 would attend. We aren't fans of camping, though, so we would head on home once the camping portion began. The rest sounds like fun, though.

Yes to backyard barbecue, mayb to sleeping over, tenuous mayb to a campground. I'd have to borrow camping equipment.

We could probably do this, assuming it was Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. We have all necessary camping gear.

Edit: never mind. June won't work.

I would like to attend. I suggest camping at the dunes in Indiana. If others are interested in this, I can check into prices and availability.

Oh man, I'd love to do an ERE camping trip/meetup, just so happens I'm in the USA June/July, sadly in California, Nevada and Hawaii so can't make it. :'(

Why does your country have to be so huge

It was a plot by the founding fathers to keep us addicted to our cars.

I might attend. Possibly I will make the meet-up end point of bicycle camping trip, so it will probably take me 4 days to get there. Depends on whether I feel like I can leave my garden.

Sounds good to me. I also like Ken's idea of camping at the Indiana Dunes. I've never been to the dunes; what better way to experience it than camping?

**EDIT** - Work trip now will consume the first two weekends of June **/EDIT**

I'd love to meetup and currently could attend any June weekend.
-Yes for potluck/bbq somewhere in the city
-Yes for day trip to a park or campground
-Tentative on overnight camping. Would need to borrow some gear.

If anyone is interested in the Dunes State Park for overnight camping, check www.camp.IN.gov or call 1-866-622-6746 for campsite availability. I was told there could be a maximum of 6 people per site and two tents. Rates are $30 Thurs.-Sat. Weekends for June are probably filling up. For those not wanting to camp overnight, you can park at Porter beach to the west of the state park for free, and then walk in (maybe a one mile walk on the beach and to the camp ground). I believe day passes for out-of-state is kind of steep. I hope this helps.

Is this still on?

Too much going on at ERE HQ these days for any camp ground excursions, sorry, so I'm picking the simple option:

2pm at Sat 6/25-2016, my place, Potluck BBQ'ing(*) (we supply the propane) in the back yard, inside if it's raining, or basement in case of WWIII---depending on how many shows up I figure we got enough supplies for about 2-3 weeks before things turn interesting.

(*) If you're full-on vegan and don't want your veggies tainted by meat, we can accommodate that too.

PM me for location if you don't know the address already.

I'll update with more details as we get closer.

Sleepovers are possible for long distance folks. We have a spare bedroom with a futon as well as a fold-out sleeper sofa in the living room . Also, lawn (tent), garage (eh?!), street (van, RV, ..) , ... for alternative accommodations.

PS: If you were at the last meetup and want to hook up on fb, feel free to contact me on fb.

Ah bummer, I am going out of town for a wedding that weekend. Hope you guys have fun.

Sorry, must decline, it is the DW's birthday, would not go down well.

I'm flying through Chicago that day. Wanna hold the meetup at ORD?

Trying to line up a sitter. We think we can come.

Unfortunately, I just left Northern Illinois this past weekend and I don't have it in me to return so soon. I may be back up that way in the mid-September time frame if there's an installment next quarter.

jacob wrote:Too much going on at ERE HQ these days for any camp ground excursions, sorry, so I'm picking the simple option:

This is what happens when you become a celebrity.

jacob wrote: (*) If you're full-on vegan and don't want your veggies tainted by meat, we can accommodate that too.

Not full on, but not a meat eater. However, it doesn't really bother me to be tainted.

So Jacob, are we going to celebrate Sankt Hans Aften during this meetup?

Aww dang--already have plans for that afternoon that I can't get out of. Of all the days to already have plans!!! If the date changes or if there is another meetup, I am in.