Hi Everyone,
Just a quick warning to everyone coming in to Lancaster this weekend. We just
had a nice snowstorm go through here on Wednesday, and today (Thursday)
everything is still a mess. People had problems on all the major highways
around Harrisburg (which is less than an hr away from Lancaster) even though
the highways are clear. With windy, freezing weather coming tonight, things
won't get much better for tomorrow......
Side roads are basically packed ice, so downtown Lancaster might be a bit
hairy to traverse, especially if people are moving their cars to the main
roads to try and free up the side roads for plows.
Penndot has done a pretty good job of clearing the main highways, but there's
no accounting for what the people that drive on them will do.
So, just wanted to warn everyone to BE CAREFUL coming in to ECC. I'd
much rather see everyone crash into an asteroid/bunker/whatever across
the table from me than on a highway coming down. :-)
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
> On Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 01:06:38PM -0500, Hudak, Michael wrote:
> Side roads are basically packed ice, so downtown Lancaster might be a
Oh, man. This is only supposed to happen when I _can_ make it over!
Sorry, must have been crossed wires at Head Office.
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> So, just wanted to warn everyone to BE CAREFUL coming in to ECC. I'd
Mike, I don't think we'll be on the highway at the same time, so I don't think
there's any chance of me crashing into you.
:-D
For everyone else:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=ctp&FcstType=text&Map
Type=3&site=ctp&CiTemplate=1&map.x=300&map.y=233
The Canadians (some of them, anyway) are apparently bringing swimsuits and
suntan lotion for the weekend.
Mk
Though I won't be there, I would HIGHLY suggest AMTRAK. I used it to get from
Philly to Lancaster. Cheap and comfortable.
Michael Brown mwsaber6@msn.com
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Lancaster is getting our weather <grin>
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/index.php?wfo=byz
<http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/index.php?wfo=byz&zone=wyz099&co
unty =wyc033> &zone=wyz099&county=wyc033
Michael Brown
mwsaber6@msn.com
From: gzg-l-bounces+mwsaber6=msn.com@lists.csua.berkeley.edu
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Behalf Of Indy
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:28 AM
To: gzg-l@lists.csua.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [GZG] [ECC] Weather Alert
So, just wanted to warn everyone to BE CAREFUL coming in to ECC. I'd
much rather see everyone crash into an asteroid/bunker/whatever across
the table from me than on a highway coming down. :-)
Mike, I don't think we'll be on the highway at the same time, so I don't think
there's any chance of me crashing into you.
:-D
For everyone else:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=ctp
<http://www.erh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=ctp&FcstType=text&Ma
pTyp e=3&site=ctp&CiTemplate=1&map.x=300&map.y=233>
&FcstType=text&MapType=3&site=ctp&CiTemplate=1&map.x=300&map.y=233
The Canadians (some of them, anyway) are apparently bringing swimsuits and
suntan lotion for the weekend.
Mk
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http://lists.csua.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gzg-lWell, just to be
safe, Indy, you're barred from rolling any 6 siders
until you get to Hotel Brunswick. :-)
I wasn't to worried about the Canadians. :-) (Just remember your
Passports, if necessary!!!) But they will have to deal with the wacky drivers
down here.....
Some local news sites for weather:
http://www.wgal.com/weather/index.html
http://www2.abc27.com/weather/
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Behalf Of Indy
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 1:28 PM
To: gzg-l@lists.csua.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [GZG] [ECC] Weather Alert
So, just wanted to warn everyone to BE CAREFUL coming in to ECC. I'd much
rather see everyone crash into an
asteroid/bunker/whatever across
the table from me than on a highway coming down. :-)
Mike, I don't think we'll be on the highway at the same time, so I don't think
there's any chance of me crashing into you.
:-D
For everyone else:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=ctp&FcstType=text&Map
Type=3&site=ctp&CiTemplate=1&map.x=300&map.y=233
The Canadians (some of them, anyway) are apparently bringing swimsuits and
suntan lotion for the weekend.
Mk
> On 2/15/07, Hudak, Michael <mihudak@state.pa.us> wrote:
The weather this time of year is just one of the reasons I'll probably never
make it to an ECC...
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http://lists.csua.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gzg-lOn 2/15/07, Allan
> Goodall <agoodall@hyperbear.com> wrote:
You need t overcome that general fear/dread of snow, Allan. Aren't you
originally Canadian, anyway? :-D
Mk
Indy wrote on 02/15/2007 12:58:58 PM:
> On 2/15/07, Allan Goodall <agoodall@hyperbear.com> wrote:
Now, now, most snow-burderened folks are more worried about
unconditioned
drivers than the snow itself... ;->=
Reminds me of what my friend from San Francisco used to say.
It's been awhile for him, though.
The_Beast
> On 2/15/07, Indy <indy.kochte@gmail.com> wrote:
Originally, originally I'm Scottish. I spent most of my life in Canada,
though.
It's not the thought of driving in snow that worries me. In 2000 I drove back
from New Orleans to Toronto after Mardi Gras, and got caught in a bad
snowstorm for most of the trip. Ended up sleeping part of the night in the car
under an emergency blanket parked beside a
Wendy's/Tim Horton's on the 401.
It's an awful long drive from Louisiana to PA at the best of times. Add snow
to the mix and drive times become quite a pain. I'd have to plan to take at
least an extra day off work each way, in case of the weather.
The cars down here are not protected against road salt. I was amazed at just
how much longer brakes and exhaust systems last down here, without road salt
to contend with. If I were to go to an ECC I'd have to rent a car so as not to
put our own vehicles through that, which just adds to a trip that I couldn't
afford in the first place...
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http://lists.csua.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gzg-lOn 2/15/07, Allan
> Goodall <agoodall@hyperbear.com> wrote:
I'm sure you could possibly find a cheap flight to the B'more region and a
sympathetic ECCer to drive you around and whatnot. ;-)
Mk
> The weather this time of year is just one of the reasons I'll probably
I'd have to say that I wouldn't object to it being moved to a time of year
which is a) warmer and b) farther from my anniversary (20Feb).
Hmm, both years I've been to ECC, it's been bone dry and sunny from Buffalo to
Lancaster and back. I really don't expect this one to be that much of a
problem.
Grant
> On 2/15/07, Hudak, Michael <mihudak@state.pa.us> wrote:
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isnt it???
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be?
> On 2/15/07, VinsFullThrust@aol.com <VinsFullThrust@aol.com> wrote:
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In a message dated 2/15/2007 1:17:06 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> indy.kochte@gmail.com writes:
Why would it not be?
Just making sure.. City of Cleveland, Ohio was actually closed and the
National Guard in the Northeast Ohio was put on alert for possible use in the
city because of the heavy snow storm we had for nearly 3 days.. And I am in
the National Guard and it was not pretty here
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http://lists.csua.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gzg-lOn 2/15/07,
> VinsFullThrust@aol.com <VinsFullThrust@aol.com> wrote:
If ECC had been canceled, a notice would have been sent out from Jon D. And
much hubbub would have brewed on the list. ;-)
Anyd anyway, Lancaster doesn't have the privilege of experiencing much lake
effect snows. ;-) Just a little icing. You will find it balmy and clear
there.
Mk
I-78 has been closed since last night. But should be open by tomorrow.
> Hmm, both years I've been to ECC, it's been bone dry and
I'm only on that a little before Corning. Forecast on weather.com for the
route looks good. I expect the roads will be basically dry with a few snow
showers on the way. Should be fine.
Grant
> I-78 has been closed since last night. But should be open by
> Hudak, Michael wrote:
> I-78 has been closed since last night. But should be open by tomorrow.
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/pdNews.nsf/772afb60d785515285256bf10
04a1be6/88d5106b7679f6b38525728300704e7e?OpenDocument
Great, lost forever in backwoods PA. How I always wanted to go. (8-)
Well, here's hoping I can claw my way down US-15...
JGH
> Michael Sarno wrote:
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/pdNews.nsf/772afb60d785515285256bf10
04a1be6/88d5106b7679f6b38525728300704e7e?OpenDocument
> _______________________________________________
I kind wish there was a SECC (South East). The worst part is I moved down here
from Philly 8 years ago.
Andrew Apter Wizzard Software Corp. Deerfield Beach, FL offices
(954) 678-4155 Ext. 213 Voice
(954) 678-4182 FAX
http://www.wizzardsoftware.com
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Thanks for the update, Mike and Mike.
We'll plan to avoid I-81 tomorrow and use I-87 in New York and
miss the central Pennsylvania hill region.
Jon
> Michael Sarno wrote:
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/pdNews.nsf/772afb60d785515285256bf10
04a1be6/88d5106b7679f6b38525728300704e7e?OpenDocument
> [quoted text omitted]
> On 2/15/07, Jon Davis <davisje@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
Speeding through the hills and duckin' the Amish are half the fun of getting
there!
Damo
> On 2/15/07, andrew apter <apter@bellsouth.net> wrote:
Me too. There was talk at one time of doing a Gulf Coast Convention, but
nothing ever came of it...
The tolls for the Northwest Pennsylvania Turnpike spur have been waived for
today in order to help with the congestion north of Lancaster.
I-78 west of Allentown and east of Harrisburg is still closed.
The official press release:
***UPDATE***
PENNDOT CLOSES FOUR INTERSTATES
FOR SNOW REMOVAL; I-80 WESTBOUND NOW CLOSED
Travelers Must Avoid These Interstates
HARRISBURG â PennDOT announced that the following interstates are now
closed. PennDOT officials updated closures by adding Interstate 80 westbound:
⢠I-81 â both directions between Exit 85 (Rt. 934/Fort Indiantown
Gap)
and Exit 165 (Rt. 309/Wilkes-Barre);
⢠I-80 â eastbound between the Exit 241 (Rt. 11/Lime Ridge) and the
Interstate 81 junction; and
⢠I-78 â both directions between Exit 8 (Rt. 22/Fredericksburg) and
Exit
49 (Rt. 100/Fogelsville). There are still are still some stranded
vehicles the must be cleared to compete snow removal.
⢠I-80 â westbound between Exit 304 (Rt. 209 to PA 33/Snydersville)
and
I-81 (Exit 260).
âKeeping all motorists off these stretches of highway will better help
us clear the roads, protect the public and get back to normal,â said
Department of Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. âItâs
important that everyone use alternate routes to get where they need to go.
âWe are closing these interstates to finish removing disabled trucks and
other vehicles so that we have a clear shot at restoring free travel.â
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come. I bet I can even talk my GF into breaking out her ESU ships and grunts.
Roger (In Tallahasse, SECC, GCC, any would be good for me.)
> On 2/15/07, andrew apter <apter@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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July or August sound as a target?
Andy Apter
> Set it up and I'll come. I bet I can even talk my GF into breaking out
> Roger (In Tallahasse, SECC, GCC, any would be good for me.)
> On 2/15/07, andrew apter <apter@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> I kind wish there was a SECC (South East).
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Odd, N. East in the coldest part of Winter, Florida in the hottest part of
summer.
What do you want to run? I can supply minis and possibly run DSII, 25mm SG, or
FTFB.
Roger
> On 2/16/07, andrew apter <apter@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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http://lists.csua.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gzg-lYou know, there's a
couple of very good conventions in that area already RECON in the spring and
HURRICON in the fall. You might want to consider hooking up with them as
opposed to starting a whole new convention.
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Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 10:14 AM
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How does Orlando in July or August sound as a target?
Andy Apter
> Set it up and I'll come. I bet I can even talk my GF into breaking out
> Roger (In Tallahasse, SECC, GCC, any would be good for me.)
> On 2/15/07, andrew apter <apter@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> I kind wish there was a SECC (South East).
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room rates
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Wizzard Software Corp.
Deerfield Beach, FL offices
(954) 678-4155 Ext. 213 Voice
(954) 678-4182 FAX
<http://www.wizzardsoftware.com/> http://www.wizzardsoftware.com
Sounds great.
Odd, N. East in the coldest part of Winter, Florida in the hottest part of
summer.
What do you want to run? I can supply minis and possibly run DSII, 25mm SG, or
FTFB.
Roger
> On 2/16/07, andrew apter <apter@bellsouth.net> wrote:
How does Orlando in July or August sound as a target?
Andy Apter
> Set it up and I'll come. I bet I can even talk my GF into breaking out
> Roger (In Tallahasse, SECC, GCC, any would be good for me.)
> On 2/15/07, andrew apter <apter@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> I kind wish there was a SECC (South East).
> On Feb 16, 2007, at 7:13 AM, andrew apter wrote:
> How does Orlando in July or August sound as a target?
How about something further west? Like SF or LA......
You left coasters are going to have to come up with your own con.
GZG-LCC
:)
Roger
> On 2/16/07, Evyn MacDude <infojunky@ceecom.net> wrote:
> On Feb 17, 2007, at 9:01 AM, Roger Books wrote:
> You left coasters are going to have to come up with your own con.
Can't blame a guy for trying...
Pretty certain they tried. Course, I've only talked about it in these parts,
and we've the Star Ranger, hisself, in the neighborhood...
The_Beast
Our Mr. Books wrote on 02/17/2007 11:01:10 AM:
> You left coasters are going to have to come up with your own con.
> On 2/16/07, Evyn MacDude <infojunky@ceecom.net> wrote:
It was tried. GZG-WCC (West Coast Convention). Do a search for it in
the archive.
We did try to get the WCC off the ground, ran into issues with key personnel
being deployed. Costs in the Bay Area are a bit steeper than Lancaster. Player
density seemed (at the time) to be a bit lower too. I think I still have the
youngest players present award in my house (my son was 5 at the
time). Of course now I'm closer to The_Beast than SF <grin> Maybe we
can have a meet up at a Denver Con?
Michael Brown mwsaber6@msn.com
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Too embarassed by 'best laid plans gang aft aglay' to be making any promises,
but a Denver con certainly has as much potential as any. N(w)CC
for Near West coast con? ;->=
This spring is out, but I'll start reserving next fall...
Hell, I'll suggest it as a birthday present from my SO.
The_Beast
Mr. Brown wrote on 02/17/2007 05:18:16 PM:
> We did try to get the WCC off the ground, ran into issues with key
Should we "pencil in" TactiCon over Labor Day?
Michael Brown mwsaber6@msn.com
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*blush* I can never keep straight which is Genghis and which is Tacti...
Whole reason they dropped the 'Son of GenghisCon'.
Labor Day, it is!
Inestimable Mr. Brown wrote on 02/17/2007 06:55:17 PM:
> Should we "pencil in" TactiCon over Labor Day?
> How does Orlando in July or August sound as a target?
Humid, Hot, Humid, Crowded (peak of tourist season), Humid. Oh and it
might be a little humid that time of year. :-)
dafrca
Well, GZG ECC X is done. And I believe a good time was had by all. :-)
I certainly got in some good games, some good battles, some good missing of
beam dice, and ran a couple of good events. The
con-exclusive ship, the Delafield, was a big hit. More AAR
action/write-up later when I get done unpacking and stuff (plus the
infamous quote board entries ;-) ). Others will have to supply photos,
as I didn't take any this year.
BTW, to all you southern-state cold-wusses, just fyi, Ken Wang made
his way up here from Orlando with no problems whatsoever. His second
year to the con, I believe. :-)
More when I get a moment... Mk
Promises, promises. I've been running FT games at the Denver Cons for a year
now and has one lister been by besides Scott Field? I even had a small LED
sign over the table saying "FULL THRUST". No one saw it. *sigh* Next con:
flares!
I should claim GZG MHC (Mile High Con) but one game a weekend does not a
convention make...
Mike
> On Sat, 17 Feb 2007, Doug Evans wrote:
> *blush* I can never keep straight which is Genghis and which is
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In a message dated 2/19/2007 1:42:51 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> stanczyk@pcisys.net writes:
Promises, promises. I've been running FT games at the Denver Cons for a year
now and has one lister been by besides Scott Field? I even had a small LED
sign over the table saying "FULL THRUST". No one saw it. *sigh* Next con:
flares!
I should claim GZG MHC (Mile High Con) but one game a weekend does not a
convention make...
Mike
Try a local high school band and parade around the table, then flares and fire
works show...
No argument, I let you down; hell, I wouldn't have responded if he hadn't the
grace to say 'pencil in', knowing my own track recorded.
However, I do like flares....
The_Beast
The Long Suffering Mr Stancyk on 02/19/2007 03:42:18 PM:
> Promises, promises. I've been running FT games at the Denver Cons
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out to Scott once. I was at least represented
viacariously. :-)
Mk
> On 2/19/07, Mike Stanczyk <stanczyk@pcisys.net> wrote:
Hey! I only moved to the area in September 05, and was able to go to 1 day of
TactiCon in 06. I need to dust everything off, I haven't actually played in
several years.
Michael Brown mwsaber6@msn.com
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