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Meetup: SF / East Bay Mefi 25 year anniversary BBQ
Oh snack! MetaFilter's 25 year anniversary is this weekend! East Bay (and other Bay Area) mefites, let's meet up!
I couldn't think of an easy venue that is outdoors and works with who-knows-how-many-people, except for my back yard! Come hang out and eat some food!
Sunday, Jul 14, 2pm until close. I probably won't start the grill until 4 or 5, so have brunch or late brunch (portmanteau: "lunch") beforehand.
It's last minute so I have no idea how much people will show up, so rather than provision based on guesses, let's just everyone potluck it up!
If you want to bring something, great! Comment below so everyone doesn't each bring twelve of the same thing.
If you don't want to bring anything, great!
If you don't know, you can flip a coin, or defer your decision until after you arrive, because:
There is a grocery store literally directly across the street from my house. It's pricey but if we run out of groceries, we can get more groceries, and then eat the groceries. Yum, groceries!
There's a bunch of restaurants nearby that can do take out or delivery if you hate all this BBQ business.
My back yard is pretty big and fine for kids and well-behaved dogs. I've got a gas grill. Two cars can park in my driveway on a first come first serve basis. The neighborhood can otherwise be difficult to park in. Nearest BART is MacArthur, which is about a mile away, and there's bike share docks there and close to here.
posted by aubilenon on Jul 10, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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Potluckwise I'll have like a half dozen Beyond burgers*, buns, & fixins. Also corn on the cob. Also I have a random assortment of beer, root beer, and flavored fizzy water left over from previous events.
* I'm vegetarian but I have no problem at all with folks bringing meat or cooking it on the grill - I just don't know crap about what's good, if you want meat, potluck up some burgers or sausages or whatnot.
posted by aubilenon at 4:46 PM
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Thanks for doing this. I'm new in the area and will try to stop by.
posted by Crankatator at 6:40 PM
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Oh, welcome to the area! I look forward to meeting you!
posted by aubilenon at 6:54 PM
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New to the area but I will be out of town! Will keep an eye out for future events.
posted by Space Kitty at 9:52 AM
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I don't know any local MeFites, so I will try to stop by!
posted by suelac at 11:23 AM
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Non-Mefite husband and I intend to come. It's been a solid 15 years since my last meet-up, I think, way back when we were in Boston. Excited to meet some Bay Area folks!
I'll probably pick up some pastries from one of the little shops along my block.
posted by kwaller at 6:04 PM
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Oh wow! You have moved! I will absolutely be there with bells on (figuratively) and will figure out what I am bringing. Likely some NA beer and other things to drink.
posted by gingerbeer at 7:43 PM
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Oh, great! It turns out I live in Oakland, too, so will try to drop by!
posted by kaibutsu at 8:15 PM
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And indeed, I visit Piedmont grocery basically weekly, so have been near your house many times. :P
posted by kaibutsu at 8:16 PM
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This sounds magnificent and I'm devastated that I can't make it. Everyone, if you're even remotely close enough, go go go -- aubilenon is a legendary host and you will all have a wonderful time.
I'll be on a plane. Otherwise I'd be there with as many bells on as gingerbeer's.
posted by tangerine at 10:37 PM
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Sad to miss this, as I'm a relatively recent transplant but out of town!
posted by Maecenas at 10:50 AM
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Oh hey you moved!
(Sadly I won't be there as I live in Atlanta)
posted by madcaptenor at 11:44 AM
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I kinda overbooked myself this weekend so I won't be able to stop by. Hope you all have a good time, I'm sending you schmoopys with my mind.
posted by The Ardship of Cambry at 1:12 PM
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i'm local, and i'm sad to have a conflict at that time - i hope everyone has a great time!
� to another one in less than 25 years from now!
posted by wym at 2:26 PM
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Oh neat. I might stop by for an hour or two.
posted by Chrysopoeia at 3:41 PM
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Hey hey, could stop by the Berkeley bowl in the morning if ya need something special...
posted by Going To Maine at 10:03 PM
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Well, I just dropped in to Rainbow after bicycling 50 miles so I was too hungry to not buy some really good cheeses. So now I have that. Going to Maine, I'd say please bring something that you would like to eat/drink/share.
posted by aubilenon at 5:14 PM
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Ack, I'm out of town this weekend.
posted by expialidocious at 8:22 PM
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The Bean and I are coming with Thai-marinated tofu for the grill and watermelon salad.
Are cups/plates/needed?
posted by mostlymartha at 11:05 AM
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Thank you, mostlymartha (and I'm looking forward to seeing you again!!). Those food items sound delicious! I do have plenty of plates and cups, so no need for that.
BTW, everyone, there's a side gate to get to the back yard. Follow the sign!
posted by aubilenon at 11:14 AM
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I'm on my way! I have some chips and I'll likely pick up some Diet Coke.
posted by Pronoiac at 4:32 PM
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Great to meet everyone, and thanks again to aubilenon for hosting! Had a delightful time, and hope to see y'all again sometime soon.
posted by kwaller at 6:49 PM
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Thanks to everyone who came, I had a great time seeing/meeting you! It's been a while since I've done this but let's meet up again before quite so long!
posted by aubilenon at 9:36 PM
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Thank you so much for hosting! It was lovely to meet you all -- and especially some neighbors!
posted by suelac at 9:43 PM
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