Possible picnic date/location?

[HikingStick]

Marie and I are wondering if you would be available to meet on the
weekend of August 15 for an informal gathering. Our backup date would
be August 22. I'm open on times--either mid-morning through mid-
afternoon (lunch), or mid-afternoon through evening (dinner).

Since this is our first year, each family should bring its own picnic
meal, though we will bring some to share. Of course, I'm open to
other options (e.g., if you have a family favorite you are just dying
to share). We'll plan to grill our main dish. It should be late
enough in the season for sweet corn? Anyone interested in doing a corn
roast or corn boil?

Since our newest family lives near the Rochester area, I'll try to
identify a park that lies somewhere between Rochester and the
southwestern suburbs. Marie and I have already committed to the
longer drive. If you would like (or need) a park with specific
amenities, please let me know.

Please post whether or not you would be available and willing to
come. If you or your doctors know any other Minnesota families that
have dealt with or are dealing with Sotos Syndrome, please let them
know about this discussion group, and invite them to join us.

[Jenny Moretter]

We would be available on Sunday, August 16th or the 23rd. My husband works on Saturdays being he is a restaurant Manager. I think a picnic would be great, preferably earlier in the day between 10-3 would work best for us. If it is alright we could also bring something to grill along with a fruit salad to share with everyone. I am not a fan of sweet corn but my husband and my oldest daughter are so a corn roast would be great.

[Lisa]

August 16th would work for us, but it would have to be later in the
day as my husband leads worship at his church that weekend and he
usually doesn't get home til about 1:00 p.m. The weekend of August
22/23 wouldn't work for us.

That being said, it looked like the preference was for earlier in the
day, and since we are the newest members of this group, don't let our
availability hold anyone back. Go ahead and go with what works best
for everyone else. If it works for us great -- we'll be there. If
not, we'll catch you all next time around.

Lisa

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[Marie Jayne Riemer]

It would have to be later in the day for us as well since we wont get out of services til noon or later and would need to drive a bit to our meeting location. So Im thinking perhaps 2 pm .

Marie J.Riemer mjri...@hotmail.com


 
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[Jenny Moretter]

Just pick a time and location that is in the middle and we will be there.

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[Jenny Moretter]

Hey Lisa,

If the 16th works for you later in the day then no problem. I would like for all us to be able to attend.

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Subject: [MN Sotos Syndrome Families] Re: Possible picnic date/location?

[HikingStick]

Let's plan on Sunday afternoon, August 16th, from 2-6 PM. Of course,
anyone will be free to stay longer. The location is yet to be
determined. I'm looking into the Cannon Falls and Northfield areas.

By chance, do your families have Minnesota State Park passes? If so, I
could add State Parks to the list of locations I'll investigate.

If you are interested in a generic blurb to put in your local paper,
please let me know. I'm writing one up for our local paper, and it
will be something easily modified for your use. I figure anything we
can do to increase awareness about Sotos Syndrome will be helpful.

HikingStick a.k.a Andrew

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[Jenny Moretter]

That sounds good for us. We currently do not have any state park passes. Please forward me a copy of your ad and I will check with our local paper.

[Lisa]

That sounds great for us. Thanks all for being accommodating. We
don't have any state park passes either.

Sorry it took me so long to reply. We were on vacation at the
Wisconsin Dells and just returned today.

Lisa

[HikingStick]

We're still on for Sunday, but I have not nailed down a location.
Sorry. :(

I'm open to suggestions. I'm trying to find a public park with grills
and shelter. We won't be able to reserve a shelter, so we'll hope for
the best.

Marie will read this message, so she'll be sure to remind me to find
something tonight!

HikingStick

[Jenny Moretter]

We are unfortunately unable to go.
My husband is a restaurant manager for Chilis and he has to work all weekend being the other manager went on maternity leave early.
I hope everyone else has a great time!

[Lisa]

Should we try for a weekend in September instead where everyone could
make it. September still has some nice weather for a picnic.

Lisa

[Marie Jayne Riemer]

We're open to that. Im assuming after labor day though :) Say somewhere midseptember? How does that sound to everyone?

Marie J.Riemer mjri...@hotmail.com


 
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:35:31 -0700

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[andrew...@gmail.com]

That works for me. I apologize for not being more organized for this month.

[Jenny Moretter]

That should work for us as long as I know a day and time real soon so that my husband can request it off from work.

[andrew...@gmail.com]

Let's have everyone chime in on these dates:

Saturday, September 12
Sunday, September 13
Saturday, September 19
Sunday, September 20

HikingStick

[Jenny Moretter]

Saturday, September 19^th works great for us.  Best time would be from 11-3.

 

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Let's have everyone chime in on these dates:

[Marie Jayne Riemer]

Nothing on the calandar as of now, so the 19th would be fine for us.
 
MJ

Marie J.Riemer mjri...@hotmail.com


 

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From: jen...@generalparts.com
To: sotos-syndrom...@googlegroups.com
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:11:37 -0500

[HikingStick]

How's Cannon Falls for a location? It's about 45 minutes from
Rochester, and about an hour from Chaska (taking 494 across before
heading south, per Google Maps).

If that distance is okay, I'm looking at Lake Byllesby County Park on
the Goodhue County side of the lake (the south side). Do note that
Dakota County has a regional park by the same name, if you try
searching for the park online.

From the Cannon Falls Public Works Department website:

> Goodhue County’s Lake Byllesby Park is located on the south side of Lake Byllesby,
> approximately 1 mile west of US HWY 52 on the north side of MN State Hwy 19, west
> of Cannon Falls, in the northwest corner of Goodhue County. In addition to this 25
> acre park site, the County owns 7.5 acres of shoreland located about 600 feet west
> of the main park.
>
> ...
>
> Amenities at Goodhue County’s Lake Byllesby Park include a fishing dock, boat
> launch, marked swimming area (no lifeguard on duty), play area, volley ball court,
> walking trails, picnic areas with grills, 3 covered picnic shelters, several
> portable toilets, and hard surface parking lots. There are several benches placed
> along the water front as well. The Park is handicap accessible. There are paved
> paths from the walking trails to the 3 picnic shelters. There is no fee to enter
> or use Goodhue County’s Lake Byllesby Park.


From the map I found online, it also looks like there is a fishing
pier.

Let me know.

Andrew

[Jenny Moretter]

We just received my husbands schedule from work. Our only available weekend dates would be September 19th or the 27th. He also has Labor Day weekend off but I am sure you all have already made plans. If these dates do not work then please go ahead and have your picnic. Unfortunately, in the restaurant business your schedules our very unpredictable and can change at the last minute.

Otherwise, as for the location it sounds great.

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Subject: [MN Sotos Syndrome Families] Re: Possible picnic date/location?

[andrew...@gmail.com]

I think we're open to Memorial Day weekend. The 16th could work, too. If on the 27th, it would need to be afternoon, as I'll be returning from a campout with three of our sons that morning.

How about any others? What about those dates?

Sat., Sept. 5, Memorial Day weekend
Sun., Sept. 6, Memorial Day weekend
Mon., Sept. 7, Memorial Day (I'd expect the park to be busy)
Sat., Sept. 19
Sun., Sept. 27

[Marie Jayne Riemer]

I believe sept 19th was the orginal date we had tossed out? We dont have specific memorial day plans either.
 
MJ

Marie J.Riemer mjri...@hotmail.com

[Lisa]

We do have plans for Labor Day weekend. My husband has a conflict
with September 19th also. We're trying to see if we can rearrange
things to make the 19th work since that seems to be a good date for
everyone else. I'll let you know as soon as I know. I'm expecting it
will take a day or two to get it all figured out.

Cannon Falls sounds great for us, if that works for everyone else.

Lisa

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[Marie Jayne Riemer]

Lisa
Does it look like the 19th will work for you? Or is the 27th better?
 
MJ

Marie J.Riemer mjri...@hotmail.com

 
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> Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:57:40 -0500

[Lisa]

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. It took that long to get
an answer on my husband's conflict. We got it taken care of and
September 19th is doable for us. I'm looking forward to it. Now I
hope the weather cooperates for us.

Thanks again for your patience everyone.

Lisa

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> Lisa
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> Does it look like the 19th will work for you? Or is the 27th better?
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> MJ
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> Marie J.Riemer mjrie...@hotmail.com

[Andrew James Riemer]

Sounds good. Saturday, September 19 it is, at Goodhue County's Lake
Byllesby County Park just outside of Cannon Falls.

Shall we shoot for 10AM until mid-afternoon?

My family and I will try to get there a little early to see if we can grab a
shelter.

[Jenny Moretter]

We will do our best to try to make it!

[Lisa]

That sounds great! We will be there!

Lisa

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[Jenny Moretter]

Hey everyone, I wanted you to see a picture of Mackenzie, she is the one in the shorts (4 years old). She is with her sister Samantha who is 7 years old!!

[HikingStick]

Just a reminder: each family should bring its own meal and picnic
supplies. We'll bring some cole slaw (on ice) to share.

We may not be able to get there as early as we hoped (to nab a
shelter), but will do our best.

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[Jenny Moretter]

I am still trying to ensure we can go :( If not I hope you all have a great time.

[Lisa]

We will be there! No worries if we can't get a shelter. I'm just as
happy throwing a blanket on the ground!

Jenny - I hope you and your family can make it. I would really like
to meet all of you. I love the picture you posted of your girls.
Cutie pies for sure.

Lisa

[HikingStick]

Just a reminder that our picnic is this coming Saturday. We're
looking forward to meeting you!

HikingStick

[Jenny Moretter]

I am very much disappointed but we can not come this time. We have another scheduling conflict with work.

I hope you all have a really great time and enjoy meeting with each other.

On another note, Mackenzie has completed her early childhood program and can now officially start pre-school on Monday!! She is really excited to meet new friends and learn new things. It will be great for us to see her progress towards kindergarten.

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Subject: [MN Sotos Syndrome Families] Re: Possible picnic date/location?

[Marie Jayne Riemer]

Lisa
 
Are you able to make it on saturday? I know you had some things you were working out still. Let us know, otherwise since Jenny cant make it , we can reschedule.
Marie

Marie J.Riemer mjri...@hotmail.com

[Lisa]

Marie,

We will be there and are looking forward to meeting you.

Lisa

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> Lisa
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> Are you able to make it on saturday? I know you had some things you were working out still. Let us know, otherwise since Jenny cant make it , we can reschedule.
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[Lisa]

Jenny -

Oh bummer, we would have loved to meet you. Congrats to Mackenzie on
her accomplishment - that is fantastic!!! Loved the picture you
posted of your girls. They are both cutie pies.

Lisa

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[Jenny Moretter]

How did the picnic go? I hope you all had a great time.

[HikingStick]

As it turned out, we ended up at different parks, across the lake from
each other--Lake Byllesby County Park, and Lake Byllesby Regional
Park. We thought about trying again in October, but the other family
suggested waiting until spring. Any others here have any interest in
meeting in October?

HikingStick

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[Jenny Moretter]

I would love to meet in October!! It would be fun meeting at a restaurant or something where it will not be so cold outside.

[Andrew James Riemer]

I don't know that we'd be able to meet at a restaurant--things are pretty
tight right now. What might be some other options? A mall? Would outdoors
work if we monitor the weather leading up to the event?

Andrew

[Jenny Moretter]

I would be more than willing to have everyone come to my home in Shakopee. I can make lunch or something and we have a park nearby that we could go to afterwards. We live about 5 minutes away from Valleyfair.

[Lisa]

As much as I would love to meet all of you, October is out for us.
The Autumn begins my husbands extreme busy season at work -- so we
don't see much of him during the week or on weekends. If it works for
everyone else, please plan on meeting without us and maybe we can do a
picnic in the Spring as well.