Announcing the MNFurs 2016 Spring Picnic!

[ShadowRunner]

Hikyuuri wrote:

Thompson Park

Might be a problem with that Hikyuuri. I was just scanning the ordinances and saw this:

“Section E – Engine-powered Models and Toys It shall be unlawful for any person to start, fly or use any &el- or battery-powered model aircraft, model boat, model car, or rocket or like powered toy or model within a County Park, except in those areas or waters designated by the Park Director for such use.”

Drake please correct me if I’m wrong.

[Drake M.]

Shadow, thank you for bringing this up!

I will respond back tomorrow sometime as I will need time to look into this.

~ Drake M.

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[Augie Doodle]

Drake M. wrote:

Hikyuuri wrote:

Silly question, but does anyone know if there is power there?

Yes there is proper electricity according to the amenities on the main website. ~ Drake M.

To extend on that answer, I did go down to the picnic shelter yesterday, and there is a good amount of outlets avaliable. Several of them of them are near the kitchen window (good news for those bringing food in that will be in slow cookers), and the rest are on a few posts around the parameter of the shelter.

Augie Doodle

Furry Migration Con Ops Staff (Wandering Host) - Fursuiter - MNFurs Volunteer

[Drake M.]

ShadowRunner wrote:

Might be a problem with that Hikyuuri. I was just scanning the ordinances and saw this.  Drake please correct me if I’m wrong.

I saw that section in the ordinances.  I left a voice message with one of the managers with the Dakota County Parks & Recreations Department as I want his input.  Once I hear back and get answers, then there will be a definitive answer on this.

Thank you!

~ Drake M.

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[Drake M.]

As an update, I spoke to the manager and they are doing no exceptions and sticking with the county park ordinances (they even referred to Section E as well).  That being said the quad-copter cannot be permitted for use at the park.

Very sorry @Hikyuuri

~ Drake M.

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[Kizith]

Ack! Why did it have to be on a weekend that I work..TvT

I’ll try to see about leaving early and being there for a few hours.

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[MephitMark]

As for the ordinances, do they prohibit Kites?  It would be interesting to hoist a camera up on a kite in place.

Or even do our own version of a Japanese kite battle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13nlccGX548

Well maybe the kites not so big.

[Drake M.]

MephitMark wrote:

As for the ordinances, do they prohibit Kites? It would be interesting to hoist a camera up on a kite in place.

I am pretty certain kites are fine because it is not something battery powered flying around.  Attaching a camera or GoPro to it should be fine as well.

~ Drake M.

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[Gerbil]

Augh, shoot. I’m gonna have a table I need to be at over at MSP ComicCon.

Say hi if you’re there, though! Not too many Gerbils in 3-D glasses over there to confuse me with.

[Genta]

Hope the weather changes back to nice soon

[Augie Doodle]

Styrax wrote:

Hope the weather changes back to nice soon

I’m hoping so too.  Right now the forecast for Saturday is a high in the high 50s, but rain (non severe) likely in the evening.  Picnic does go rain or shine but let’s hope the rains hold off like last spring.

UPDATE: The rain chance is now off the forecast!  Will keep watching though in case it comes back

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[Raydar Shepherd]

Hey all! So I’m not from Minnesota, I’m actually just here for the week for work (there is a dance competition happening in Saint Paul and I am doing lights.) Are out of State furs welcome at this event? I also have an odd question… is there anywhere in or near the park that would be Semi Truck friendly? I would only have the cab and no trailer. If not, then I may need to jump on the rides forum as that truck is my only vehicle right now.

[Aerak]

Raydar Shepherd wrote:

Hey all! So I’m not from Minnesota, I’m actually just here for the week for work (there is a dance competition happening in Saint Paul and I am doing lights.) Are out of State furs welcome at this event? I also have an odd question… is there anywhere in or near the park that would be Semi Truck friendly? I would only have the cab and no trailer. If not, then I may need to jump on the rides forum as that truck is my only vehicle right now.

We draw hundreds of people for these picnics from MN and all the surrounding states. You are definitely welcome to attend! =)

As for the truck question, I think Yarrick or Drake may have to field that one since I have never been to this particular park before.

[Drake M.]

Raydar Shepherd wrote:

I also have an odd question… is there anywhere in or near the park that would be Semi Truck friendly? I would only have the cab and no trailer. If not, then I may need to jump on the rides forum as that truck is my only vehicle right now.

Raydar, let me get back to you on this as I did not see anything prohibiting this in the county park ordinances, but I want to confirm with Parks & Recreation for a final answer.  I will respond here again later this afternoon!

~ Drake M.

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[Raydar Shepherd]

Drake M. wrote:

Raydar Shepherd wrote:

I also have an odd question… is there anywhere in or near the park that would be Semi Truck friendly? I would only have the cab and no trailer. If not, then I may need to jump on the rides forum as that truck is my only vehicle right now.

Raydar, let me get back to you on this as I did not see anything prohibiting this in the county park ordinances, but I want to confirm with Parks & Recreation for a final answer. I will respond here again later this afternoon! ~ Drake M.

Perfect. Thank you!

 

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