Useful information, part I.
List of things to bring
1. Bug Repellant (you have no idea how important this is!)
2. Blanket to sprawl out on, on the grassy knoll.
3. Cameras... yes they are allowed!
4. Directions! Even if you *think* you know where you are going, you probably dont ;-)
5. Extra clothes... one of the best feelings in the world, and i think you'll all agree with me, is putting on clean, comfy clothes after a party (especially an outdoors one). Especially if you plan on partying in the hotel afterwards... throw in an extra pair of shoes... your sneaks WILL get wet on dewy grass, i promise you.
6. Food. Food is good. And if you dont get hungry, I'll eat it. No problem. Food includes all forms of candy.
7. Pen and small notebook -- so people can sign memories to you (and some of the stuff BLers write when they are "under the influence" is quite amusing the next day, lol)
8. Good vibes
9. Stash some money in your glove compartment for gas and tolls on the way home... if you keep all your money in your pockets, you're bound to lose/spend it all, and then you are stuck in baltimore
10. cell numbers of those you need to be in contact with...
once again, here is the hotel most of us are staying at (its already been posted numerous times, so i'm not gonna be afraid to post it):
BALTIMORE S @I695 (GLEN BURNIE
6323 Ritchie Hwy.
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-410-6364300
Fax: 1-410-6362630
E-Mail: [email protected]
Check-In Time: 3:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM
Official meetup area:
the "Grassy Knoll"
For those of you who werent there previous years, this is a grassy hill to your immediate right as you enter the venue. It has a fence behind it and overlooks one of the main tents (assuming the tents are in the same area as last year). I'm going to bring a huge
Tigger and Pooh blanket as one of the landmarks (i'll let you know if i come up with something better before then)... so look for that blanket, and bring your own too, cuz we need a couple blankets for all of us to sprawl out on!
Pre- and post-party meetups: as discussed in the email list. i wont post those here. if you're not on the list, talk to
Xplore.
me and
candygrl66 will be wearing nametags and bringing xtras. another thing we came up with that appears to be a good plan in identifying BLers who are walking around the party, is to write "BL" on your left hand in magic marker (and we'll have a marker with us). You wouldnt think its very effective, but trust me, it is!
Get in line early. Real early.
Everyone... be safe, have fun.