Public:Public Halloween Party Page
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Welcome to the public wiki for the annual Halloween Party in [Dryden, New York]. Here, you can find information on this year's tee shirt designs, travel info, tips on where to stay (if you elect to stay overnight and do not want to sleep at the Gunter-Hammond home), a short list of proposed happenings and a general FAQ helping to explain the logistics of a multiday party.
Come raise Cthulu, learn about science stuff, cook and eat creatively designed food and drink items, learn at least 6 new uses for a fake mustache, imbibe liquor liquor buzz buzz buzz, try to win sophus's love (or just his pardon), vie for floor space in the library, climb through abandoned warehouses, dress funny, be famous on youtube, learn how to breathe fire, how not to get arrested by the police, win the most 1000 blank cards' points, break a clavicle playing wink 'em, and hang out with lots of people you like (or soon will).
Woooooohoooooo! Are you excited, yet?
- Basho (Kelly), the Honest Madman (Sean) and Stuff-n-Junk (Sophus Alexander).
Dates
The 2008 party has ended. See you in 2009
Forgotten materials
Each year there are a few item left behind. The Hosts have gathered them together and placed photos here.
Previous Party Photos Media
Each year, the party generates an a diverse array of images, music and video. You can look at previous year's media here.
Getting There
The address is:
38 West Main Street
Dryden, New York
Phone:607.844.3676
If you are planning on flying in, the tiny [Ithaca-Tompkins Regional Airport] is closest, but is probably expensive. The next closest is the[Greater Binghamton Airport] with [Syracuse Hancock International Airport] after that. Please let the hosts know ASAP what your flight plans might be so we can discuss how to get you to/from the airport.
Accommodations
Guests of the Gunter/Hammond family are invited to sleep at their house. All overnight guests will be given complimentary earplugs in case they wish to try to sleep through revelry. Bed/futon space is very limited, however, so individuals are encouraged to bring sleeping bags for indoor camping.
If you are interested in booking a hotel/motel room or want to stay at a bed and breakfast, here are some resources:
- A google map showing our house and nearby [hotels and motels].
- If a bed and breakfast is more your style, check out [these].
- [The Candlelight Inn Bed & Breakfast], which is only a few yards from our house, comes very highly recommended, though revelers tend to fill it very quickly.
FAQ
- Q: The party is over several days? What does that mean?
- A: Think of it as more of a camping trip than a party. Things take place over several days because many people attending the party have not seen one another for months, sometimes years. The extended time period lets people have fun, talk with friends, etc. It also lets people that live closer more easily arrange their schedules so they can attend at least some of the time.
- Q: It sounds like <event> is going to be fun. When will it be?
- A: Unfortunately, most things that happen at the party are pretty fluid. An example was the firebreathing lessons that took place in 2007. Most people at the party didn't even know there were lessons taking place until after the police had a few comments for those taking part.