A Spring Fling

We've been trying to arrange an outdoor event for a while. Finally, we have managed to get everything in place! This time we will meet in Boyd Pond Park. We will begin around Noon. We will go until everyone is gone or until dark, whichever comes first.

The park is located at 373 Boyd Pond Rd. Aiken, SC 29803

The park is 210 acres and has over 2 miles hiking/biking trails, 4 baseball fields, a 30 acre pond, an observatory and an RC track. The park is pet friendly.

We will be at shelter #1 in the main area of the park. Near this shelter is a large open field, a volleyball court and a basketball court.

Hot dogs will be provided for this event. We're asking that attendees bring other items. When adding your "will attend" log, please annotate what you will bring. There are power receptacles in and around the shelter in case they are needed. We are going to try and start serving around 1 or 1:30 PM. That will allow us plenty of time for activities and caching in the park.

Here are some ideas of what else will be needed:

• Paper plates, napkins, plasticware
• Potato Salad
• Baked Beans
• Cole Slaw
• Hot dog buns
• Condiments (mustard, ketchup, relish)
• Onions
• Chili Sauce
• Chips
• Desserts
• Drinks
• Ice

In addition to food, you might also wish to bring your insect repellant and sunscreen and certainly a chair!

The plan is to have a few different games/activities throughout the day. And of course, there will be plenty of time to grab caches that are within the park. Mrs. Oddball is also going to help arrange some activities for the kids.

Here are the activities we're planning

• A "Capture the Flags" event
• A Chirp/Poker run
• A Trivia game (Be sure to brush up your knowledge of local cachers and caches)

Please post your "will attend" log by Tuesday, April 23, 2013. In addition to what you're bringing, please note the number of adults and children in your party. That will allow us plenty of time to get the correct number of hot dogs.

Here is a list of what everyone has stated they will bring. I will be updating this periodically!