[foss4g2014] Timbers "field trip"

[Nick Martinelli]

I think it is a smashing idea, even if it is only west/northwest attendees. Though it should probably not be the main "field trip". What a great introduction to Portland. I may be biased...
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> On Nov 27, 2013, at 3:58 PM, Eli Adam <eadam at co.lincoln.or.us> wrote:
> 
>> On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Darrell Fuhriman <darrell at garnix.org> wrote:
>> 
>> One idea that had been discussed as field trip option was a group outing to the Timbers.
>> 
>> As a pre-emptive option, we put down a (refundable) deposit so we could get priority choice of seats.
>> 
>> The 2014 schedule came out a lot earlier than I expected (I had heard January), and my worst fears came true: We have a home game at 2pm on the Sunday before the conference starts (Sep 7th), and none in the days after (instead it's an away game).
> 
> I think that the 7th is better than the 13th
> 
>> 
>> So, my question is, does anyone think we're likely to get enough "field trip" attendance to make it worth pursuing this option? For people traveling, it's unlikely they'd arrive in Portland
> 
> I think that feasible dates for the field trip are evenings Sept 7-12,
> with light attendance on the 7th or 12th.  I don't have the evening
> schedule in front of me right now to see what else is scheduled, but
> Monday night seems like perhaps the best night for a field trip.
> 
> Eli
> 
> in time for a 2pm kickoff if they're coming from anywhere other than
> the west coast, or decide to come a day early.
>> 
>> Thoughts?
>> 
>> Darrell
>> 
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