[SCA] Pennsic planning

[cellio]

Pennsic starts in about two weeks. If you're going and you don't mind sharing: Where are you camping, and where else will you be findable? When are you arriving? What fun things are you planning to do? (And, if there's any chance I haven't connected LJ names and SCA names, what's your SCA name?)

I plan to arrive Thursday of the first week and will be camping with Polyhymnia (part of Debatable Lands), in block N10 on Cariadoc's Path between Brewers and Chandlers. (Look for the house.) I'm generally in camp late morning/early afternoon and around dinner time, often later too (but might try to make it to more of the night-time dancing this year). I plan to be at the performances by I Sebastiani, I Genesii, Known World Choir, and (I hope -- cooking that night) Debatable Choir. I will also be at AEthelmearc Court and Johan's memorial. Shabbat plans for the middle weekend are unmade at this time. Other activities to be worked out (classes, shopping, visiting friends, etc). I'm leaving mid-day on the final Friday.

(Thanks, kfitzwarin, for the idea.)

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[mbarr.livejournal.com]

Ostgard, again. And still trying to figure out the food thing. I'd love to find the other kosher folk, and arrange a delivery of chicken/meat mid trip.. I'm not quite sure what I'll do for shabbos yet. Should be interesting.

(I just got a new cooler-supposedly ice will stay frozen 6 days at 90 degrees F. If true.. it'll be helpful :-)

[osewalrus.livejournal.com]

Hi. I keep kosher and will be at Pennsic. Would also be interested in figuring it out. In the past, Giant Eagle has managed to get Empire chickens.

[cellio]

Last year one of the local Giant Eagles had both Empire chicken and Aaron's beef. I usually wimp out and go the veg/dairy route as much as possible, with maybe some pre-packaged lunch meat for Shabbat. (Will you be on site for the middle Shabbat, or are you arriving after?)

[osewalrus.livejournal.com]

We're actually coming up August 9, so we'll be there the intermediate shabbos. Still haven't decided whether we'll be there for the last shabbos.

[cellio]

We're actually coming up August 9, so we'll be there the intermediate shabbos.

Cool. If you don't mind the low-key approach (cold foods etc), please consider coming for Shabbat lunch.

For the last couple years I've been leaving on the final Friday, and I find that much better than staying through and watching the camp disappear around me while I can do nothing. But being local means this is less of a hit for me than it is for you, so I understand the motivation to stay. (Does Shabbat in Pittsburgh before returning to Cooper's Lake to pack up work?)

[mbarr.livejournal.com]

Well, maybe this year I'll actually meet you- we run in to each other too often. Liz will be with us, and I think we'll be showing up around 8,9th too. I have a resuply coming in just before shabbos, if you ned anything fresh from NYC. (open offer, cellio)

[cellio]

(open offer, [info]cellio)

Thanks! If your supplier could bring a loaf of challah for me that would be wonderful; I worry about what I'd be able to bring wilting. (I usually fall back on pita, which has a longer shelf life, but challah is better!)

If there's anything less perishable that you'd like me to pick up for you in Pittsburgh, please let me know. (Wine?)

[mbarr.livejournal.com]

The store in Slippery Rock, and @ Butler Rd, & Wilmington Rd don't seem to carry it. Some of them did, last year, but no longer. I think Wilmington may carry Turkey, but can't get the chicken or anything else.

I just spoke to the meat folks @
Moraine Pointe
700 Moraine Pointe Plaza
Butler, PA 16001
724-287-5001 (Store)

And they think they have something, but the guy in charge will be back on Monday and will be able to tell me exactly what they carry. Supposedly Aaron's Beef of some sort. If anyone knows anyone that's bought the chicken up there by a case before, we should start figuring it out now...

[cellio]

I'm going to look for one of those coolers this Sunday. (Naturally, I put this off until nearly the last minute. :-) )

I usually just side-step most of the meat issue for Pennsic; I eat a lot of yogurt, cheese, soy, veggies, and fish when I can get it. A couple of vacuum-packed things of lunch meat for Shabbat is easier to deal with than a town run (and cooking). Granted, it's not particularly festive, but given the cooking facilities, I'm not sure it's a bad idea.

If the low-key approach works for you I'll be happy to have you (and osewalrus et al) over for Shabbat lunch.

[magid.livejournal.com]

Possibly useful food: LaBriute meals (http://labriutemeals.com/main.htm), which are shelf-stable and self-heating. The meals are ok (not bad, not amazing), but it's sometimes nice to have something hot.

[cellio]

Thanks for the pointer! Looks like a useful thing to keep on hand.