[forthetrees]

I am offering to host a gathering for JULY 4 weekend. July 4 is a Thursday. I can house about 8 folks in beds and many more on air mattresses if people have them. Tenting is also an option and I have an indoor space that is available for sleeping bags.

I have asked WHAT NEXT for tips.

My town has fireworks over the Delaware River. There is an old fashioned fourth of july celebration one town over.

LOTS to see around here. With a big crowd, I´d need cooking help and some pitching in for food.
I´m about one hour north of Philly. Come by the day, come for a get away.

Please let me know so you can claim a bed.

[forthetrees]

Bumping this up.

[OldPilot]

I want to come. 

This is going to be Wednesday night through Sunday?

[forthetrees]

With possibility of arriving in between as well. Will need help with organizing activities and meal planning.

[LearningIamOk]

I may be able to attend Sat nite to Sun. My S22 (23 at that point since his birthday is 7/3) will be home on leave during that time. I will know closer to the date my availability. I have no more vacation time.

[Tsunami]

Thought you were going to wait until I get my medical release to be human again. 

Dear God, please let my day of freedom come on Tuesday, or I will end up on CNN for the next murder trial.

We need to have a cooking contest for OP, because I already told him I was a better cook than you.  Talk about putting pressure on OP, he knows those Steel Magnolias cook everything with lard and bacon grease.  You could use a few pounds OP, and so could I.

You guys need a fool to entertain you and keep you laughing, and I am the the perfect candidate.  Until then, I will continue to practice my pranks and crazy antics to keep all of you on your toes.

Welcome home all of my Irish friends!

[LisaLives]

I can do this!  Just trying to figure out if I want to fly or drive...  Anyone between MO and PA that wants to carpool with me?  Learning, Magnolia?  And I want to go see Kinky Boots, Magnolia, you can call that work, too, right?  So a little road trip into the city?  But I might stay a full week, but don't worry FTT, I won't take up residence with you--I'll probably go see my fam for a couple days, my bestest friend--the one with whom I would not have survived MLC lives in Ambler, and I have several friends in NYC.  I have connections at all the best restaurants, too.  Oh, and I can cook FTT, will totally cover you there.  I used to cater, so I can feed hundreds without breaking a sweat.  Gonna go think on this one!  ll

[LearningIamOk]

Lisa, I am an hour beyond FTT so I would be of no use to you carpooling, but I am excited that you are attending. Let me know if you will be there for the 4th or over the weekend. I would love to meet you.

[DancingInTheRain]

I would love to join in and meet the people that have helped me through the craziness of the past several months. I live about 2 hours from Philly but have most of my family in that area. I'll be in and out of that neck of the woods for the holiday so please include me when you finalize plans.

[forthetrees]

Let´s try to firm up the numbers so I can start planning activities and menus.

It will help immensely if folks bring their own towel, pillow and sheets.

I have a hot tub, so bring a bathing suit. If you want to get your hands dirty- got plenty of farm chores that could use some help. If not, no worries. If their are any dietary needs, please be upfront about it. If ya snore, confess and you´ll be "isolated."