I've gotten numerous positive responses about making Saturday, July 10th the date for our second try at holding a local Cobra gathering. I think I've already had about 20 people say they'd be there. So it will be, nice and simple. Here's what we've got.
The borough of Newtown has invited us to be a part of their 4th of July celebration, called First Fourth. There is a parade through town that starts at 10:30. So if you want to get up early, we'll meet in Washingtons' Crossing Park at 9:30 am, same spot as we did for CRII. We'll cruise over to Newtown, only a 15 minute ride, for the parade. It ends before noon.
We'll then leave the festival and return to Washingtons' Crossing park around noon. Those who don't want to be in the parade (or can't get up early enough
) can meet us at the park. We'll hold our own cookout lunch there. The park is providing us the same HUGE lot and were happy to invite us back. My wife and I will provide the meat, soda, utensils and dessert. If people would like to bring a bag of chips, pretzels, potato salad or whatever, or volunteer to help man the grills, that would be great. Just let me know. We'll stay in the park for just a few hours, so we can enjoy lunch.
We'll then line up around mid-afternoon and take off. We're still hammering out final details, but I think we may go on a nice long poker run. It will include 5 stops at local points of interest. The last stop will be Goodnoes' restaurant, locally famous for their ice cream. If you want to hang out, we will stay there for dinner. Goodnoes is in the same town as the First Fourth festival, so we can rejoin the festival if we wish (we will have secured parking either at the festival or possibly a private location). At 9pm, there is a large fireworks display, which will be visible from either Goodnoes' or wherever we wind up in that area!!
No registration forms, no fees, nothing. This is totally free. This way, if it rains again..
...it won't be a big deal. No caterer to cancel, no lost money. All I ask is that you let me know as early as possible if you are coming and how many of you there will be, so that I can make sure we buy enough food. Also, if you can help man the grills or plan to bring a bag of chips, etc... let me know.
Hope to see you there!!
Steve