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Off Topic => General Furry Talk => Topic started by: Onkel Kage on 07.12.2010, 20:37:25
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Last year about 30 furries headed down to the Ringberg the day after Eurofurence to enjoy a night in the company of our old friends.
Does anyone want to do that again this year?
And if so, would it be preferable to do it on Sunday night, August 21, or Monday night, August 22?
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I vote for Monday night, because missing the Dead Dog Party would be a shame.
I don't know yet if I can make it, though. Still trying to get enough time off work...
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Oooo, dead dog party! Can't miss that.
OK! Monday it is.
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This question of choice makes me curious about something...
Is Domestic Travel subject to summertime Sunday Congestion? Here in the USA, during summer vacation season, Sunday is "get home before returning to work tomorrow" day, and it makes the highways crowded; Monday travel, except during rush hour commutes, is much lighter here, and I was wondering of the same pattern holds true for Germany.
Also - I was hoping to read a report in this Forum about how well the Suhl Field Trip for 2010 went; and whether there is any possibility of another "Suhlvester" party.
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I'll be there again, and I too don't want to miss the Dead Dog Party ;D
Uncle Kage, Chairman of Ringberg Revival, we salute you! Cheers! :P
(also, will you try again to make the Crazy Horse open for us?)
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and whether there is any possibility of another "Suhlvester" party.
We will have another Suhlverster party this year.
You can get information here (http://www.tigress.com/nightfox/suhlvester/),
or asking Nightfox (nightfox@tigress.com) directely. :)
-Jar
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Monday. :)
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@ VulpesRex:
Yes, there will be more public traffic on a Sunday. Especially @ the concerning EF weekend, because in Sachsen-Anhalt, school starts back on the 25th. So in my experience, parents travelling with children will preferably choose the 20th or 21st to come back home.
In generell - and perhaps still on the 21st - you will be much faster @ Sunday, cause on Sundays and public holidays, trucks are not allowed to drive between 12am and 10pm. And on German motorways, it is mostly trucks that slow you down.
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Thank you, Drift, for that information on traffic patterns on weekends and holidays.
This information - particularly the item about Trucks (or Lorries, as the English call them) not being allowed on the highways on Sundays and public holidays is exactly the sort of useful tidbit of information which locals possess, but which isn't included in travel books for some reason, and so we travellers are ignorant of them.
There is a wealth of such information, which native populations regard as commonplace and hardly think about, but which baffles us auslanders - and of which it would be mega-useful to compile and post a list.
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on Sundays and public holidays, trucks are not allowed to drive between 12am and 10pm.
12am is ambiguous, though. German Law dictates midnight, to be exact, or 00:00:01 am, if you prefer.
Therefore you'll be safe of lorries in the mornings too, except for a handful of exceptions. No need to call the police if you still see some of them on the road. ;)
"The best way to get correct information from the net is to post wrong or incomplete information" ;D
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ooops, I actually ment midnight... got the am and pm thingie wrong m(
thanks gyro...
And yes, there are some exceptions.
Lorries without trailer are allowed to drive, and some that got certain cargo = extra licence. But that's rare, you can still feel the difference driving on Sundays ... :)
@Vulpes:glad I could help... :D
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I vote monday. Also maybe this time 2 days instead just one evening :)
Ringberg Mini Con? Who knows... ^^
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monday.
I want to have the dead dog party ^^
and maby 2 nights instead of one? ^^
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I'll be at the Ringberg from Monday to Wednesday Morning. Looking forward to sillyness and picture opportunities :o
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I vote for Monday, I think I can be there :D
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What about going there before EF? Sort off a 'warmup' for the real thing?
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What about going there before EF? Sort off a 'warmup' for the real thing?
I'd keep it after EF... last year, (to me) it was a really nice PCD-dampener.
And I suppose that by now, those who want to come may have already reserved rooms at the Ringberg.
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What about going there before EF? Sort off a 'warmup' for the real thing?
I'd keep it after EF... last year, (to me) it was a really nice PCD-dampener.
And I suppose that by now, those who want to come may have already reserved rooms at the Ringberg.
Still a possible idea for next year.
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Woah...
What's the matter with you guys? I thought a fun night at the Ringberg on monday was allready decided :) Should have checked before I booked the room, I guess.
Well, anyway - My lion and I will be at the Ringberg from Monday to Tuesday after EF. Our personal Dead-dead-dog Party.
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It is time to find out who will be traveling to the Ringberg Hotel after Eurofurence. The gathering will take place on Monday, August 22, starting at approximately 2:00 PM. If you are going to join us, please send an email to me at ceo@anthrocon.org and tell me so, before July 15. It would be nice to know how many people will be present for dinner. Perhaps we can get the Crazy Horse to open a special evening for us, or else we can tell Andre how many currywursts to have available.
Remember, you must make your own hotel reservation. This is a very informal event so we have no room block. It is, as we say, "come as you are." Remember, though, that while this event is not related to Eurofurence, we are still representing the Furry community in the eyes of some of our old friends in Suhl, so we expect everyone to abide by the Eurofurence Standards of Conduct.
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Woah...
What's the matter with you guys? I thought a fun night at the Ringberg on monday was allready decided :) Should have checked before I booked the room, I guess.
Well, anyway - My lion and I will be at the Ringberg from Monday to Tuesday after EF. Our personal Dead-dead-dog Party.
As I still can't be sure I can make it ...
In case I can, would you mind a ground squirrel in your room again for that one night?
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So what's going on is there going to be a planning to suhl?
And will it be the night of the late departure day? (so monday evening this time)
I'm planning to go there anyway since its a awsome hotel Just wanted to know who els is planning it (since the topic seems to be a bit dead atm)
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So what's going on is there going to be a planning to suhl?
And will it be the night of the late departure day? (so monday evening this time)
I'm planning to go there anyway since its a awsome hotel Just wanted to know who els is planning it (since the topic seems to be a bit dead atm)
Yeah, furs will be there Monday night :)
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So what's going on is there going to be a planning to suhl?
And will it be the night of the late departure day? (so monday evening this time)
I'm planning to go there anyway since its a awsome hotel Just wanted to know who els is planning it (since the topic seems to be a bit dead atm)
So far, fewer than 10 people have replied to me saying that they are going, so there is no sense in trying to plan a dinner.
And to answer your questions:
NO, there is no planning! You must make your own travel and room arrangements. Just show up on Monday afternoon after Eurofurence.
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We now have 12 confirmed attendees. I wonder how many people did not tell me that they are coming?
(*) The Crazy Horse is opening its doors just for us at 1730 that evening. It's a little early for dinner, but we want to have lots of time in the evening at the Ringberg's bar to...socialize. The folks at the Crazy Horse never got to see any fursuits, so if you want to bring yours along (maybe for a quick trip down before the main dinner), I think they'd love it.
(*) Our guest of honor, Jim Martin, will be joining us at the Ringberg. He heard so many good things about it that he wanted to go, too.
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Due to circumstances at my job, I will not be able to attend this year.
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We now have 12 confirmed attendees. I wonder how many people did not tell me that they are coming?
(*) The Crazy Horse is opening its doors just for us at 1730 that evening. It's a little early for dinner, but we want to have lots of time in the evening at the Ringberg's bar to...socialize. The folks at the Crazy Horse never got to see any fursuits, so if you want to bring yours along (maybe for a quick trip down before the main dinner), I think they'd love it.
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THANK you :) I was just about to call the Crazy Horse myself, but I had no idea how many people would actually be joining us. I'm looking very much forward to.... No wait. ... I'll be very happy to postpone the end of Eurofurence by spending one more day with as many nice people as possible at a lovely place that I have very fond memories of.
Fursuit: check :) IF I'll still be able to wear it after the Dead Dog Party, that is...
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Driving up to the Ringberg Hotel when being all tired and with "Hans Zimmer - Leaving Wallbrook/On the Road" playing on the radio was something that felt more like a dream then reality. So yeah, it was completely worth the trip!
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How many people DID attend?
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How many people DID attend?
20-30
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So...any pics from that day? I'd really like to see how the ones at the Crazy Horse turned out! :)