Meetup plans

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We have been sort of slacking in keeping the blog updated with the meetups we've been talking about, so have four five at once. We'll be posting more details about all of these as their times approach; this is just some preliminary information.

First up: there's going to be a Dayton meetup on the weekend of February 18-19. Weather permitting (i.e. not a blizzard) we'll have a big bonfire at Grant Nature Park, eating at Archers Tavern, and of course we'll be doing our usual pony shopping. For those of you just joining us from Ohayocon, if you're within an hour or so (or are, like some of us, crazy enough to drive all the way across the state) we'd love to see you again. Huzzah!

On March 3 (nope, March 10), there's a group planning a picnic and Capture the Flag in Columbus, at Fancyburg Park from 11:00 to 4:00. To be honest, I have no idea who these people are yet, but I'm sure we'll find out! Here's the Facebook event for that.

On March 24-25, we will be back in Cleveland. This time we promise to figure everything out before we get there, as much fun as it was herdminding to the wrong park twice last August. This meetup will also serve as Darkly Cute's birthday party, so we'll have cake! (You don't have to bring a gift; being there will be enough.)

We're planning a big brony road trip to Anime Central for April 26-29. The convoy will leave early Thursday morning and we'll be going through Ohio to pick up more bronies all the way up to Chicago. Ohayocon was huge and packed with bronies, and ACen is about twice as big, so this is going to be one massive meetup. Come join as we take over another convention! Who knows, maybe we can hijack one of the panel rooms again. Note that we do have a room reserved that will be $55 per person for the weekend - let us know if you're looking for space to stay; it will disappear quickly. Every suite and double-bed room is already booked, so this is something you'll want to jump on! Keep a watch on the blog; we will have a route plan and further details Soon™.

(On a side note: ACen weekend also covers Pinkie Pie's and Gummy's birthdays, at least according to the original air date for Party of One, so we'll be throwing a party for them as well.)

Last but not least: mark your calendars for May 19-20, when we are arranging a trip to Cedar Point. With a mere 15 people, we can get a great discount, putting tickets at $35 a day. We'll also be getting a hotel room, of course. If you're interested, tell us so that we can make this happen!