https://www.reddit.com/r/VirginiaBeach/comments/bo35rn/official_grmu_post/
created by dirvin7588 on 13/05/2019 at 13:00 UTC*
47 upvotes, 13 top-level comments (showing 13)
I posted about the Global Reddit Meet Up on Friday and let it marinate this weekend just to see how it would do and if it would be worth doing.
We had 11 Comments of people wanting to go and 33 up-votes. I take the up-votes as maybes and with a dozen wanting to attend I say lets make this happen!!
We will be hosting it at **Lake Lawson/ Lake Smith Natural Area** on Shell Rd off of Northampton Blvd. PARK INFO[1]PARK MAP[2]
2: https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails/Documents/llls-map.pdf
We have the shelter for the full day but the **official start time will be 12 Noon** with people setting up getting there around 11-11:30.
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r/VirginiaBeach will cover the Cost of the shelter and we need help from you to make the rest happen!
Who wants to man the grill?
Who wants to come help setup a little bit early?
Got some corn hole boards? Bring Em!
Got a recipe you've been wanting to make for everyone to try? Do it!!
Who wants to get this party going!?!?
I figured this would be easiest as a "potluck" style cookout so everyone should bring something.
Here is a List[3] you can edit the columns to add your name and what you'd like to bring. This is a quickly written rough draft so the items needed may need some adjustment.
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Please fill out the "username & Number in party" section too so i can get an accurate head count.
If anyone would like to be part of the party planning team please PM me and let me know!
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Comment by [deleted] at 14/05/2019 at 05:01 UTC*
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I do need to confirm with my wife on this, but I'm definitely interested in helping out as best as I can. Physically right now I'm struggling - can't walk far, much less be on my feet to help much with setup.
But I'm definitely currently planning to make a gumbo to bring. I'll keep an eye on the utensils/plates/napkins side of thing.
I'll sign up after I check with the wife. Might be a couple of days on timing, she's busy and I'm on a stupid schedule (health problems suck), but *mostly* count me in - and enthusiastically so.
edit: Officially coming and bringing my wife and gumbo. I'll also watch the supplies signups and be prepared to step in and bring plasticware, plates/bowls/cups and such, but I'm not officially signing up. At least not yet.
Comment by littleQOTSAlady at 13/05/2019 at 20:03 UTC
5 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Anyone bringing their kid, or leaving their kid at home? trying to decide for my family.
Comment by MissPiecey at 15/05/2019 at 03:35 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Hi, do you mind if I share this on the local Hampton Roads Redditors Facebook group?
https://m.facebook.com/groups/280397235314708?ref=bookmarks
Comment by FightMeYouLilBitch at 24/05/2019 at 15:52 UTC
5 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I never do things like this, but I'd like to be more social. I gotta think about it.
Comment by dirvin7588 at 25/05/2019 at 04:13 UTC*
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
IF YOU WANT TO ADD TO THE LIST AND CANT FIGURE OUT HOW, PM ME AND ILL POST IT IN THERE FOR YOU!
Comment by Mahimah at 25/05/2019 at 04:11 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Dog friendly?
Comment by jkaustubh at 13/06/2019 at 16:46 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
New to VA beach, willing to come and set things up early. LMK
Comment by ChrisGoesPewPew at 11/06/2019 at 12:10 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
My wife and I will be there for vacation and are interested in coming, though it may be difficult for us to bring actual food. My SV steak is to die for but that's not practical and my grilling skills are mediocre lol. That's about all I'm good at though. My wife is a great baker but I doubt we could steal our Airbnb's kitchen for several hours and tear it up lol. Ic there's anything simple you'd like us to bring I could do that, or maybe we could bring stuff for burgers if someone else wants to take the wheel on grilling.
Comment by Mahimah at 25/05/2019 at 04:10 UTC
1 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I’ve got some cornhole boards... remind me?
Comment by Mahimah at 28/05/2019 at 21:13 UTC
1 upvotes, 2 direct replies
What day is it again?
Comment by Xxx420PussySlayer365 at 01/06/2019 at 18:24 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I'm so fucking in. I can't grill (no one wants that, trust me) but I'd love to help set up.
Comment by [deleted] at 18/06/2019 at 21:08 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
This seems to be the closest to me. From Raleigh NC. 3 hours... Gonna be a tough sell to the wife but I am gonna try
Comment by [deleted] at 20/06/2019 at 11:11 UTC
0 upvotes, 1 direct replies
As a followup. I can't promise I'll make it. I've been dealing with a problematic spot on my foot, and for the last nearly-week I've been bed-bound trying to get the damed thing to heal (diabetes sucks ass).
I'm not sure yet if I can make it or not.
I'm still going to try, and I'm hoping to get ingredients to makegumbo today, and make the gumbo tomorrow so it has time for the flavours to meld properly.
So there's a chance that even if I do make it (which I really do hope and am going to try), I might not be able to stay long - which depending on the timing might mean leaving the gumbo and rice and coordiate with someone to pick up the equipment later.....
So dunno. Just a heads up.
I'm rather pissed about all this. I'm spending my birthday today in bed. meh.