NYC rabble day trip to Celebration of Celts

**Baysideboy** · 8th April 08, 01:05 PM

Wish I could stay overnight, but have to do church the next AM...damn!!!

Another option, if someone is willing, would be to have someone drive those who need to return that night to the train station in Hudson, which isn't that far from Chatham.

Since the area of the GW bridge can be very confusing, how about we meet up on 200th and B'way, which is right off the West Side Hwy on the way to the Henry Hudson. It's also a stop on the A train..there's a good diner there for breakfast....

**Galician** · 8th April 08, 01:23 PM

That location works for me, if I'm able to go. What time do you have in mind?

**Baysideboy** · 8th April 08, 01:32 PM

I'm thinking departure at 8 AM

to arrive around 10:30...

**BlkWater** · 8th April 08, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Baysideboy

http://www.celebrationofcelts.com

Check this link out. It's in Chatham, NY, a couple hours north of the city. With an early start, it could be a daytrip...a long day, but sounds like lots of fun! I think we have enough cars if the Manhattan folks are willing to meet drivers outside the city...any interest?

Originally Posted by Cirthalion

My wife and I are leaning strongly in the direction of going: it looks like a quite a substantial affair, and grand time.

And this is a strong gesture of enthusiasm, considering that I still have a headache right now from last night's Tartan Day bender at Stout!

-- Cirthalion

Originally Posted by NewYorkBen

Well, as the wife is out of town that weekend (I know, you think I'm making her up at this point) I don't have any plans. Sounds like fun!

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

You guys won't regret the day-trip. It's a really nice event with a great musical line-up. I think it's the 4th or 5th year of the event.

I got an e-mail from Annie Macpherson who runs the event. She'll even give the X-Markers who show up a slot in the clan parade!

I usually go in my 1745 jacobite garb....

Originally Posted by keith A.

My wife and I are giving it some thought. But if we go we might stay over for the night.

One Question; Is this a Kilted, Celtic event, Will there other Kilted folk in attendance?

**BlkWater** · 8th April 08, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Cirthalion

My wife and I are leaning strongly in the direction of going: it looks like a quite a substantial affair, and grand time.

And this is a strong gesture of enthusiasm, considering that I still have a headache right now from last night's Tartan Day bender at Stout!

-- Cirthalion

Originally Posted by NewYorkBen

It looks like it's about 2.5 hours away from NYC. If we're going to carpool up, it might make the most sense to meet at the GW Bridge bus station, then take the Henry Hudson up. Early on a Saturday morning the traffic should be fine.

Staying for a night does sound like a good option. Especially if we plan on hitting the beer tent more than once or twice. We could always have two or three cars though if some want to return that evening.

Ben

Do we have an official head count/ Wheels who is actually willing to car pool?

**Vafuth** · 8th April 08, 05:04 PM

my girl and our son will most likely be going. we've talked about going since before the parade.(which, BTW, was great...a bit short but great)

As far as car space?!? I have only a Saturn and with the wee ones car seat, that don't leave much room.

oh...side note, any way I can get copies of the pictures that were taken at the parade??

**Baysideboy** · 8th April 08, 05:15 PM

It looks like this is probably a go. So far, it seems like the following are interested:

Andrew
Ben (Driver?)
Glenn and Beth (Driver?)
David
Keith and wife (Driver?)

and maybe

Gilbert
NJ Lawyer (Driver?)

So...

Who among you actually are drivers and are willing to share rides?
How many riders can you take?

Who needs a ride?

Who needs to be back Sat. PM?

Once I figure it out, I'll post polls about meet-up place, time, etc.

And we need a war cry for the parade.....

**Keith A** · 8th April 08, 05:23 PM

I have a mini van so I can fit an extra 3. Im not a 100% yet alot can happen between now and then. But as off now my wife is up. But like I said we may stay over night. But thats not 100% ether.

P.S. were NEW YORK way to cool for a war cry. QUIET COOL ALOOFNESS. OH YEA DRESSED IN BLACK.

**Baysideboy** · 8th April 08, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by keith A.

P.S. were NEW YORK way to cool for a war cry. QUIET COOL ALOOFNESS. OH YEA DRESSED IN BLACK.

Hmmm..maybe Ben can whip up some cool black x-kilts for us between now and then!!!

**BlkWater** · 8th April 08, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Baysideboy

http://www.celebrationofcelts.com

Check this link out. It's in Chatham, NY, a couple hours north of the city. With an early start, it could be a daytrip...a long day, but sounds like lots of fun! I think we have enough cars if the Manhattan folks are willing to meet drivers outside the city...any interest?

? Path station < Path are limited to lower manhattan, with the most northern/uptown smack in the middle 34 street Herald Sqr MAJOR Crowd bad traffic, for a Car pool pick meet up spot ? I think most of the JERSEY Kilt Crowd would come into the city via Railroad/ <42 street >Lincoln Tunnel or Port Authority Bus

How about the choice between uptown 200 street and maybe 42 Street 8/9 th Avenues? This way people coming from the East side of manhattan can come straight cross town. Those coming from Queens (A/C/E/7) Brooklyn "A" , 2/3 trains can also easily reach 42 street-TIMES Sqr, and folks from Jersey regardless if driving or Bus Port Authority