NoVa/MD/VA - Metro Meet CANCELED see page 4

[Jadis4742]

So the National Fair was amazing and made me miss our local fairs! I haven't heard anything about MD or VA fairs yet, and I do know some pony people in my area can't make those, so I am looking at renting facilities in Alexandria, VA, just over the river from DC, inside the Beltway. I was thinking about late September through early October, before the holidays start to make everything crazy. I'll leave this post up for a week or so to get a rough head count, and then see what options are available to us.

This would be an all-generation event.

I'd also like to see what you'd like out of a local fair here: buying/selling/trading, socializing, watching movies, playing games, showing off collections, maybe mini educational presentations (history of ponies, nirvanas)?

Here's a little form to get you started:



Pony name/real first name:

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself):

Number of adults:

Number of children:

(Please note this would be an indoor event and any children attending should be reasonably behaved.)
(Actually, this applies to adults too. No running or screaming, any of you.)

Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? (Y/N)

What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you?
- Sep. 20-21
- Sep. 27-28
- Oct. 4-5
- Oct. 11-12

What would you prefer a local pony meet to have?:

buying/selling/trading
socializing (g-rated)
socializing (adult-oriented*)
watching movies or tv episodes together
games (g-rated)
games (adult-oriented*)
showing off collections
mini-presentations
custom/artwork contests
EVERYTHING

* please note 'adult oriented' involves more sitting down and talking quietly, mayyyybe cards against humanity or other non-pony games. No drinking, no gambling, nothing wild and crazy.

How much would you be willing to donate/pay at most to offset the costs of the meetup? (Will help in determining room rental.)

$10
$15
$20


Do you have a car? (Will help in determining room rental.)





Thanks for your interest! I can't promise anything just yet, but if there's enough people I will do my best to make something happen.

[snwbear24]

I would def be there!!! Something I have been looking forward too for awhile!!

Pony name/real first name: Tara

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself): 2

Number of adults: 2

Number of children: 0

Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? (Y/N) Y

What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you?
- Sep. 20-21- Good
- Sep. 27-28- Good
- Oct. 4-5- Good
- Oct. 11-12- Good

What would you prefer a local pony meet to have?:

buying/selling/trading YES
socializing (g-rated) YES
socializing (adult-oriented*) YES
watching movies or tv episodes together YES
games (g-rated) YES
games (adult-oriented*) YES
showing off collections YES
mini-presentations YES
custom/artwork contests YES

How much would you be willing to donate/pay at most to offset the costs of the meetup? (Will help in determining room rental.)

$10
$15
$20- I could possibly do this

Do you have a car? (Will help in determining room rental.) YES

[Jadis4742]

Thanks, Snwbear!

I've modified the post so there's an 'everything' option under activities! Sorry you had to write YES so many times!

[snwbear24]

Thanks, Snwbear!

I've modified the post so there's an 'everything' option under activities! Sorry you had to write YES so many times!

haha no worries! I think I got more and more excited with every Yes!

[rowdy_cowgirl]

Mom and I might be willing to make the trip, depending on how many people were scheduled to be there. 

Pony name/real first name: Anita

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself): 2

Number of adults: 2

Number of children: 0

Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? (Y/N) No

What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you?
- Sep. 20-21
- Sep. 27-28
- Oct. 4-5
- Oct. 11-12

No idea, it's hard for me to schedule this far in advance.

What would you prefer a local pony meet to have?:

buying/selling/trading YES
showing off collections YES
mini-presentations YES
custom/artwork contests YES

How much would you be willing to donate/pay at most to offset the costs of the meetup? (Will help in determining room rental.)

$10
$15
$20- assuming this covered vendor/trading space and admission

Do you have a car? (Will help in determining room rental.) YES

[octocorn]

awww.. I wish, I'm in VA but that's about 7 or so hours away from me I think. 

[PinkiePosh]

Pony name/real first name: Pinkie Posh

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself):2

Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? Possibly. A definite yes if it's a monday because I don't have school on mondays

What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you? - Sep. 20-21 - Sep. 27-28 - Oct. 4-5 - Oct. 11-12 any are fine.

buying/selling/trading ✔socializing (g-rated) socializing (adult-oriented*) ✔ watching movies or tv episodes together games (g-rated) games (adult-oriented* Pony name/real first name:

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself):2

Number of adults:2

Number of children:0

(Please note this would be an indoor event and any children attending should be reasonably behaved.) (Actually, this applies to adults too. No running or screaming, any of you.)


How much would you be willing to donate/pay at most to offset the costs of the meetup? (Will help in determining room rental.)

$20 or more if you accept paypal

Do you have a car? (Will help in determining room rental.) Yes.


Sidenote: I'm a cosmetology student. We only get Sundays and Mondays off. With enough notice, I can take time off any other day.

(EDIT: Sorry my computer did a thing)

[Raythebishie]

Pony name/real first name: Raythebishie/Laura

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself):4

Number of adults:4

Number of children:0

(Please note this would be an indoor event and any children attending should be reasonably behaved.)
(Actually, this applies to adults too. No running or screaming, any of you.)

Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? YES

What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you?
- Sep. 20-21
- Sep. 27-28
- Oct. 4-5
- Oct. 11-12

ANY

What would you prefer a local pony meet to have?:

buying/selling/trading
socializing (g-rated)
watching movies or tv episodes together
games (g-rated)
mini-presentations
custom/artwork contests

* please note 'adult oriented' involves more sitting down and talking quietly, mayyyybe cards against humanity or other non-pony games. No drinking, no gambling, nothing wild and crazy.

How much would you be willing to donate/pay at most to offset the costs of the meetup? (Will help in determining room rental.)

$20


Do you have a car? YES

[nessy_86]

Pony name/real first name: Nessy_86/Vanessa

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself):2

Number of adults:2

Number of children:0

(Please note this would be an indoor event and any children attending should be reasonably behaved.)
(Actually, this applies to adults too. No running or screaming, any of you.)

Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? (Y/N): Probably not... I've used quite a bit of my leave this year so I don't think I could do a weekday

What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you?
- Sep. 20-21: 20th works
- Sep. 27-28
- Oct. 4-5
- Oct. 11-12: 11th works

Honestly I could do any of the weekends, if I were to bring my hubby currently based on his schedule he could only attend the two days listed.

What would you prefer a local pony meet to have?:

buying/selling/trading: Yes
socializing (g-rated): Yes
socializing (adult-oriented*): Depends on what that means... I'm not a big game card player at all
watching movies or tv episodes together: Don't care either way
games (g-rated): Yes
games (adult-oriented*): See other answer pertaining to this category
showing off collections: Sure
mini-presentations: Sure-- I'm always willing to learn more about ponies and some of you have collected much longer than me!
custom/artwork contests: I'm not creative, but I love seeing other people's work
EVERYTHING

* please note 'adult oriented' involves more sitting down and talking quietly, mayyyybe cards against humanity or other non-pony games. No drinking, no gambling, nothing wild and crazy.

How much would you be willing to donate/pay at most to offset the costs of the meetup? (Will help in determining room rental.)

$10
$15
$20

Any of the above

Do you have a car? (Will help in determining room rental.) Yep

[KarentheUnicorn]

Pony name/real first name: KarentheUnicorn

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself): 1 (I'm just gonna count myself for right now.

Number of adults:1

Number of children:0

Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? (Y/N) No

What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you?
- Sep. 20-21
- Sep. 27-28
- Oct. 4-5

(The only dates at the moment I have plans are Sept 6th is a Nascar race, Oct. 11th-12th weekend is my dads birthday weekened, and Oct 26th is a nascar race.)

What would you prefer a local pony meet to have?: Normal Pony meet stuff is fine with me

How much would you be willing to donate/pay at most to offset the costs of the meetup? (Will help in determining room rental.) $20

Do you have a car?  Yes

I'll be glad to help with what I can Jadis. Princessmaker (Debbie) and I have usually run the Va meet but this year we both have had so much going on that we have had zero time to plan or do anything where the meet is concerned. I know that we even had VA meet as our fair table but I that was because we didn't even have time to update Summer on changing it to something different. I'm sure some were wondering what was going on, but it's just been a really busy year for me with my job and personally.

I'll gladly help out with ideas and games or stuff like that, I still have some of last years meet supplies, although I don't have everything since quite a bit of it is spread between my place and Princessmakers. I can do an inventory of what I still have and PM you Jadis.

We also still have a facebook page for the VA pony collectors setup that you could used for advertising and notices on facebook, etc. hopefully this link will work:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/163573390335941/

[InsigniaEclipse]

Pony name/real first name: InsigniaEclipse/Robin

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself):  3

Number of adults:  3 however all 3 of us is questionable (just kidding, maybe  )

Number of children:  0

Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? (Y/N) No

What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you?
- Sep. 20-21
- Oct. 4-5
- Oct. 11-12

What would you prefer a local pony meet to have?:  To copy KarenTheUnicorn: "Normal Pony meet stuff is fine with me "

How much would you be willing to donate/pay at most to offset the costs of the meetup? (Will help in determining room rental.)  $20

Do you have a car? Yes

[Summer-blade]

Pony name/real first name: Summer-Blade/ Brittany

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself): most likely 2

Number of adults: 2

Number of children: 0


Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? yes in fact weekends will be harder for me becuase I work almost every weekend

What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you?
- Sep. 20-21
- Sep. 27-28
- Oct. 4-5
- Oct. 11-12
 All will be fine

What would you prefer a local pony meet to have?:

EVERYTHING

I can go up to $20 for meet costs

I share a car with a friend but it is reliable transport

[Stellaluna]

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Pony name/real first name:
Gezibing / Tracey

Number of probable attendees in group (counting yourself):
4

Number of adults:
4

Number of children:
0

Could you attend a weekday event given enough notice? (Y/N)
No (Excluding Friday)


What weekends in late September/early October would be best for you?
Any Friday or Saturday!

What would you prefer a local pony meet to have?:

buying/selling/trading
socializing (g-rated)
socializing (adult-oriented*)
watching movies or tv episodes together
games (g-rated)
games (adult-oriented*)
showing off collections
mini-presentations
custom/artwork contests
EVERYTHING !
(A presentations would be very cool. I want to get into German ponies but am having a lot of trouble finding them.)

How much would you be willing to donate/pay at most to offset the costs of the meetup? (Will help in determining room rental.)
$15

Do you have a car? (Will help in determining room rental.)
Yes

[hathorcat]

I am going to move this out to the Corral for you Have fun!

[Jadis4742]

Bump! With 22 adults in probable attendance, I'd say Metro Meet is a go! I will start looking at venues next week.