That should be 10 degrees cooler *in* the shade :)

On Jul 16, 2016 12:30 PM, "phoebe ayers" phoebe.ayers@gmail.com wrote:

Made it! It's lovely and shady here, 10 degrees cooler than in the shade, and not crowded at all! Come on by, we have drinks! We're right by the corner of Boyleston and Charles.

On Jul 16, 2016 12:02 AM, "phoebe ayers" phoebe.ayers@gmail.com wrote:

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Hello all! Given the festival on the Boston Common, we are thinking we should have a slight change of venue.

Let's meet in the public garden, near the corner of Boylston and Charles, near the Wendell Phillips statue. It looks like there is open grass there, good for picnicking! And hopefully it will be less crowded. map: http://tinyurl.com/hf8phyx

thanks, Phoebe

On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 10:12 AM, phoebe ayers phoebe.ayers@gmail.com wrote:

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Hi all,

A few more updates for the Wiknic tomorrow:

• As I mentioned, it turns out there's a giant music festival happening

on our chosen weekend on the Common.

• On the plus side, we will have musical accompaniment and can take

pictures of bands for Wikipedia.

• On the minus side, it will be crowded and it may be hard to find a

spot / find our group. Richard & I will go early, find a spot, and install the Wikipedia banner -- look for that! If you get lost, text me: 530-204-8302

We will try for the south side of Frog pond, per the wiki page -- if that's impossible for some reason I'll update the wiki page & send an email here.

• It will be HOT -- so bring water and other beverages as well as

sunscreen, hats etc. Take care that your potluck items can't easily spoil. (I was going to make deviled eggs but am cancelling that, too hot).

• If anyone has additional picnic blankets, please bring them! I only

have one and it's not big enough for everyone. Also, please update the wiki page with your potluck dishes.

I think that's it for now... looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and hoping it's not too crazy.

-- Phoebe