Stickers, Balloons what kind of giveaways can the Foundation contribute
No Wifi available :-( ;-)
A tip for who feels like dancing: at noon there is a free swing dancing lesson nearby, the weekly Lindy in the Park.[1]
Comments
OK lets get rolling. I like the idea of having a whole symphony orchestra for our Wiknic. If someone disagrees with the choice its a wiki! This has the potential of getting the most awesome Wiknic so far. Lets make it happen. Maybe that is fancy enough that even some people from the Ivory Tower in New Montgomery Street will join us. Does anyone know how quickly this fills up i.e. at what time one has to be there to get a good spot. I could facilitate a Carpool from the
Eastbay.--
Saehrimnir (
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03:16, 29 June 2014 (UTC)reply
An average of 15,000 people show up at these free concerts at Stern Grove. That's not a picnic, that's a music festival.
Blackguard08:34, 29 June 2014 (UTC)reply
I second Blackguard's comment. In my experience, Stern Grove concerts are a madhouse. How could WP folk even find each other? I love music, but it is going to shut down conversation among participants. --
Mark viking (
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16:26, 29 June 2014 (UTC)reply
OK very valid points. I did not know that it was that much people when I was there 2 years ago it seem more like maybe 2000 and it had the feeling of a picnic with concert afterwards. My reasoning was that at the point when we would start it would not be so crowded already so that someone could still find each other. Also thats why I suggested having a Wikipedia sign so that people can find us (works quiet well for other meetups I attended). Many people also have Cellphones and some even smartphones, which could use the GPS Coordinates I would post once settled down. The most valid point is that the Music will shut down conversations. If we want to have conversations the whole duration of the thing then we should not do that. if we think that having a break in the conversations of 90 min in then we are fine. I have absolutely no problem with someone else taking over. I definitely don't want my attempt on pushing this forward lower the attendance I want this to be a good time for as many fellow Wikimedians as possible. One solution would be having the picnic in the western part of Stern grove. So people could go over to see the Concert if they want to.--
Saehrimnir (
talk)
17:57, 29 June 2014 (UTC)reply
Did the picnic happen? I walked about the Conservatory of Flowers around 3:30pm and took a look, but didn't see any group that was obviously Wikipedians. --
Mark viking (
talk)
00:16, 7 July 2014 (UTC)reply
Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, CA (between bay bridge and Treasure Island)
Not very accessible by public transport, but perhaps a goofy / good idea because of its uniqueness. Also, the article could be improved!
Mattsenate (
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19:07, 9 June 2014 (UTC)reply
Maybe keep this idea for next year (or the one after ;-( ) when you can actually bike there from the Oakland side which gives another option.
I love Yerba Buena Island -- seems like a great choice. Let's do it next year so we can have a little more time to plan carpools. --
phoebe / (
talk to me)
16:52, 2 July 2014 (UTC)reply
as an out-of-towner I find it difficult to get to Alamo Sq (maybe not more difficult than other places, but still difficult for parking/muni/etc.). OTOH it does have really nice views :) I'd be happy with this. --
phoebe / (
talk to me)
16:52, 2 July 2014 (UTC)reply
Comment The last two picnics have been at Golden Gate Park and Lake Merritt. I think the front of SF City Hall has an excess of concrete and a shortage of lawns for such an event. How about
Alamo Square? Great views.
Cullen328Let's discuss it20:38, 22 June 2014 (UTC)reply
I also like 4, Yerba Buena Gardens. It is easily accessible by MUNI/BART/Caltrain/other Public Transportation and it is in a warm, usually sunny location, and my check of their website
http://yerbabuenagardens.com/events/ showed no events occurring there on July 6, 2014. [User:mblanos] (talk)
I'd like to go but will be going to a potluck picnic at Stern Grove till 4. Could I join afterwards, or would it be too late? I just miss meeting and chatting with fellow Wikipedians. Btw, the Cheap Free SF site still has you listed as being at Stern Grove.
67.180.77.106 (
talk)
22:26, 4 July 2014 (UTC)reply
Thanks for noticing that. I got it changed. As the event is only starting at 2, I'm sure things will still be in full swing for a while after 4, so please still come.
Julia\
talk00:27, 6 July 2014 (UTC)reply
Stickers, Balloons what kind of giveaways can the Foundation contribute
No Wifi available :-( ;-)
A tip for who feels like dancing: at noon there is a free swing dancing lesson nearby, the weekly Lindy in the Park.[1]
Comments
OK lets get rolling. I like the idea of having a whole symphony orchestra for our Wiknic. If someone disagrees with the choice its a wiki! This has the potential of getting the most awesome Wiknic so far. Lets make it happen. Maybe that is fancy enough that even some people from the Ivory Tower in New Montgomery Street will join us. Does anyone know how quickly this fills up i.e. at what time one has to be there to get a good spot. I could facilitate a Carpool from the
Eastbay.--
Saehrimnir (
talk)
03:16, 29 June 2014 (UTC)reply
An average of 15,000 people show up at these free concerts at Stern Grove. That's not a picnic, that's a music festival.
Blackguard08:34, 29 June 2014 (UTC)reply
I second Blackguard's comment. In my experience, Stern Grove concerts are a madhouse. How could WP folk even find each other? I love music, but it is going to shut down conversation among participants. --
Mark viking (
talk)
16:26, 29 June 2014 (UTC)reply
OK very valid points. I did not know that it was that much people when I was there 2 years ago it seem more like maybe 2000 and it had the feeling of a picnic with concert afterwards. My reasoning was that at the point when we would start it would not be so crowded already so that someone could still find each other. Also thats why I suggested having a Wikipedia sign so that people can find us (works quiet well for other meetups I attended). Many people also have Cellphones and some even smartphones, which could use the GPS Coordinates I would post once settled down. The most valid point is that the Music will shut down conversations. If we want to have conversations the whole duration of the thing then we should not do that. if we think that having a break in the conversations of 90 min in then we are fine. I have absolutely no problem with someone else taking over. I definitely don't want my attempt on pushing this forward lower the attendance I want this to be a good time for as many fellow Wikimedians as possible. One solution would be having the picnic in the western part of Stern grove. So people could go over to see the Concert if they want to.--
Saehrimnir (
talk)
17:57, 29 June 2014 (UTC)reply
Did the picnic happen? I walked about the Conservatory of Flowers around 3:30pm and took a look, but didn't see any group that was obviously Wikipedians. --
Mark viking (
talk)
00:16, 7 July 2014 (UTC)reply
Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, CA (between bay bridge and Treasure Island)
Not very accessible by public transport, but perhaps a goofy / good idea because of its uniqueness. Also, the article could be improved!
Mattsenate (
talk)
19:07, 9 June 2014 (UTC)reply
Maybe keep this idea for next year (or the one after ;-( ) when you can actually bike there from the Oakland side which gives another option.
I love Yerba Buena Island -- seems like a great choice. Let's do it next year so we can have a little more time to plan carpools. --
phoebe / (
talk to me)
16:52, 2 July 2014 (UTC)reply
as an out-of-towner I find it difficult to get to Alamo Sq (maybe not more difficult than other places, but still difficult for parking/muni/etc.). OTOH it does have really nice views :) I'd be happy with this. --
phoebe / (
talk to me)
16:52, 2 July 2014 (UTC)reply
Comment The last two picnics have been at Golden Gate Park and Lake Merritt. I think the front of SF City Hall has an excess of concrete and a shortage of lawns for such an event. How about
Alamo Square? Great views.
Cullen328Let's discuss it20:38, 22 June 2014 (UTC)reply
I also like 4, Yerba Buena Gardens. It is easily accessible by MUNI/BART/Caltrain/other Public Transportation and it is in a warm, usually sunny location, and my check of their website
http://yerbabuenagardens.com/events/ showed no events occurring there on July 6, 2014. [User:mblanos] (talk)
I'd like to go but will be going to a potluck picnic at Stern Grove till 4. Could I join afterwards, or would it be too late? I just miss meeting and chatting with fellow Wikipedians. Btw, the Cheap Free SF site still has you listed as being at Stern Grove.
67.180.77.106 (
talk)
22:26, 4 July 2014 (UTC)reply
Thanks for noticing that. I got it changed. As the event is only starting at 2, I'm sure things will still be in full swing for a while after 4, so please still come.
Julia\
talk00:27, 6 July 2014 (UTC)reply