* MD Pony Meet: May 16th 2009! * Thank you! *

Yeah with the table situation, I may have to bum a corner from someone and stack on the floor in front of the table as well as stack on the table with the playsets. MBJ, I might have to use the backside of your table to stack them if that's ok with you.

I can't believe we are up to 31 and still counting! This is going to be huge this year!!
 
Diagla, as a veteran of these meets, I would recommend you not bring anything that isn't pony related. The past few I've been to have been crowded enough with just pony stuff. Bringing stuff you love (are you selling these items?) may get damaged or lost in the shuffle, just because there are going to be SO many people and so much going on, you aren't going to be able to keep an eye on all of it at once.

Please seriously re-consider leaving them at home, and if you want to sell them, try the Misc. for Sale board here on the TP. You've got a wider audience of eyes on your stuff here than you will at the meet for non-pony items!
 
I wasn't planning on selling them, but just wondering - how would they get lost or damaged if they're kept on my own table? I suppose there could be a reason why, but it just doesn't make much sense to me, even with lots of people. I don't mean to be rude or anything, but... I just don't quite get it and may need to be enlightened some more. :)
 
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I wasn't planning on selling them, but just wondering - how would they get lost or damaged if they're kept on my own table? I suppose there could be a reason why, but it just doesn't make much sense to me, even with lots of people. I don't mean to be rude or anything, but... I just don't quite get it and may need to be enlightened some more. :)
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While Jewel's house is large, you're looking at 31 people shuffling in and out of at least two rooms (possibly three) that the meet will be restricted to at all times, including tables on possibly both sides of the DJ/dance room, there's not a lot of space in there. I don't know what the setup for the living room is this year, but again, there's not an enormous amount of space there either. You have to consider that there will be people bumping tables, people running around, etc. I don't know about the other two items, but I know those American Girls are expensive, and I'd hate to see one get ruined because it got knocked over.

It's also possible you may be sharing a space on one table with another person. If all 31 of us are selling items, my guess is we're going to have to be considerate with one another and split tables with people, and hold back on putting everything out that we want to.

I realize it's a difficult decision, and believe me I'd love to bring a few of my Pullip dolls to show off, but I can't imagine having to look out for them AND watch my table of stuff to sell as well. Plus there's going to be too many fun things to do to worry about them!
 
Okay thanks for explaining. :)

I could have sworn I read somewhere that this year's meet would be outdoors, but I could be wrong.....
 
Darcerin said:
While Jewel's house is large, you're looking at 31 people shuffling in and out of at least two rooms (possibly three) that the meet will be restricted to at all times, including tables on possibly both sides of the DJ/dance room, there's not a lot of space in there.
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To clarify on the space issue.. I know you weren't aware of this yet Darcerin, so no worries of course, but there have been a lot of changes in preparation for and leading up to this year. We'll be using the entire downstairs as well as all of the wrap-around porch. Much, much more open. Space is not going to be nearly as much of a concern as it has been in previous years, since all the construction in the house is done now and the tenants are gone from the apartment wing. I don't suppose I ever clarified, but we've been doing construction for the past 2-3 years. ;) I even have renovated guest rooms available now for some of the overnighters on the third floor.

The house isn't small.. lol it's got nearly 50 rooms, not including bathrooms. Whatever happens, we will NOT be pressed for space. You'll see once you get here. I'm well ahead of the game as far as planning for this many people. :)

Even so, the less clutter we have, the easier it is for everyone. People are coming to share ponies, possibly if anything other 80's toys, so I want to keep the non-MLP stuff to a minimum. 30-some people bringing in all their wares and shares is going to add up fast, no matter where the venue is. Adding an excess of non-MLP things to the mix only tends to complicate things.

I will have a box of non-MLP toys and things to sell. It'll sit under my table and take up a minimal amount of space. This is what I've seen many other people do, and which I think is a good idea.

So, bring what you want, as long as it's nothing illegal or hazardous, but priority with table space goes to people with MLP items to display :)



I wasn't planning on selling them, but just wondering - how would they get lost or damaged if they're kept on my own table?
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All she's trying to say, is that accidents happen. Your most special things are safest at home, where you know nothing will have a chance to happen to them. We'd never expect anything to happen, but better safe than sorry. That's all.
 
Alright so since space is not much of an issue, I think I'll still bring the few non-mlp things I mentioned.... I bring my $100 American Girl dolls places all the time and I'm not too terribly worried about unlikely accidents. But like I said, I'm only bringing one of them.
 
Is anyone attending the MD meet interested in G1 play-sets? I've got a bunch of extra play-sets (just the buildings, no accessories) stored at my parents' house. I don't remember exactly what I've got, but if you're looking for something send me a pm & I'll find out if I've got it.

If there's any interest, I'll bring them along, but otherwise I don't want to take up too much space. ;)

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Just to clarify: I'm not trying to set up trades/sales before the meet. I just wanted to gauge interest before I got to the trouble of dragging a bunch of play-sets out to take up space, if no one is actually interested in them. :oops:
 
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Is anyone attending the MD meet interested in G1 play-sets? I've got a bunch of extra play-sets (just the buildings, no accessories) stored at my parents' house. I don't remember exactly what I've got, but if you're looking for something send me a pm & I'll find out if I've got it.

If there's any interest, I'll bring them along, but otherwise I don't want to take up too much space. ;)

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Just to clarify: I'm not trying to set up trades/sales before the meet. I just wanted to gauge interest before I got to the trouble of dragging a bunch of play-sets out to take up space, if no one is actually interested in them. :oops:
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I know for a fact now of someone looking for a Show Stable :)
 
Hi, just thought I would post in here and say boo. Jewel, I thought I recently sent in my rSVP, just wanted to say so in case I sent it wrong and it somehow didn't make it. I still intend to attend.
 
50 rooms ??? More like 35...

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The house isn't small.. lol it's got nearly 50 rooms, not including bathrooms. Whatever happens, we will NOT be pressed for space. You'll see once you get here. I'm well ahead of the game as far as planning for this many people. :)
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I think it's like Hogwarts, moving staircases, Room of Requirement, possible suits of armor... who knows, maybe Jewel's right? :D
 
Cattrah said:
Funny change of plans, I'll be in MD the date of the meet but my MIL works now so I don't think I'll have anyone to drive me there. Sounds like this year is going to be huge!
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Where would you be coming from, Cattrah? They're coming from all over this year, so someone might be able to give you a ride :)
 
Reaaaallly close. I can't wait to see the customs everyone brings ;). Don't forget them.
 
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