Menygwacon

(pronounced meh-NIG'-wuh-kon)

Michelle and Eric's New Years Gamefest Without A COol Name

Only 180 days until Menygwacon!

Menygwacon is an annual gathering for food, fun, and games, centered around the weekend of New Years Eve.

The 5th annual Menygwacon will run from noon Thursday 31 December 2009 through 8pm Sunday 3 January 2010 at the luxurious Casa del Hymowitz in Elkridge, Maryland. Menygwacon is free of charge and open to the public.
Menygwacon,
Enigma on
Which I ponder,
Gamefest wonder.

Fun for New Year's, me and you,
Electrifying games we'll do.

Will I lose my train of thought,
Build, trade, settle (maybe not)?

Bonus tiles and chips, you see,
Point the way to victory.

While four days dawn,
With cards fresh-drawn,
Let's carry on!
MENYGWACON!
--Helen Powell

Directions to Menygwacon

The list of games that we own can be found here. If carrying space is an issue, these are games that you probably don't need to bring with you. Please note that a small number of these games are not stored at the house, and won't be available.

Menygwacon is home to 3 cats. Please be prepared with whatever medications you may require.

Attendee List

If you are planning to attend Menygwacon, RSVP is appreciated but not required. It helps us prepare for the numbers and sizes of the meals and games that will be needed. Please try to let us know if you will or will not be attending, and which days you plan to attend.

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Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Eric B. Hymowitz
Michelle Hymowitz
Eric B. Hymowitz
Michelle Hymowitz
Eric B. Hymowitz
Michelle Hymowitz
Eric B. Hymowitz
Michelle Hymowitz
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Meals

Menygwacon is open to all comers without charge. However, Menygwacon and GCOM-Elkridge regulars are requested to assist in preparing and/or providing meals. Please sign up here for any meal(s) you are willing to prepare.

For your shopping convenience, Menygwacon is a few blocks from a Super Fresh and a Rite Aid, and a couple of miles from a Giant.

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Your meal
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Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Breakfast
Lunch Leftovers
Dinner Leftovers

If you prefer, you can bring some snacks or sodas, or you can opt to contribute monetarily to a petty-cash fund that we use for assisting in purchasing food, paper plates, and such. You can give the money directly to Michelle or Eric, or you can donate anonymously in the "Donation" cup.

Again, remember, there is no charge or obligation to contribute if you attend Menygwacon, but we sincerely appreciate it.

If you do not wish to join us for meals, there are a number of restaurants and fast-food options in the area around Menygwacon, including Chinese, Italian, Quiznos, Subway, Dunkin' Donuts, Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King, and McDonalds.

Crash Space

There is usually crash space available at Menygwacon.

The areas listed below are available on a mostly first-come-first-serve basis. If you're not picky, there is also random floor space to be had.

Remember that Menygwacon is home to 3 cats. If you are sleeping in an "open area", on the floor, or in a room but with the door open, you may be sleeping with a cat for part or all of the night.

Michelle and Eric reserve the right to adjust your accommodations at any time.

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Thursday Friday Saturday
TV Room Upstairs bedroom at the end of the hall. It has a futon and a TV. If the futon is folded up, there is room for an air mattress. Victor Hutcherson Victor Hutcherson Victor Hutcherson
Small Room Unfurnished upstairs bedroom in the middle of the hall. It has room for an air mattress. Hal Haag Hal Haag Hal Haag
Cat-Free Room Upstairs bedroom to the left at the top of the stairs. This door is (and must be) kept closed at all times. It contains a Queen size bed and will hold a couple, maybe with a small child too. People with cat allergies will have priority for this room.
This is a cold room. You might want to bring a sweatsuit or warm pyjamas.


Living Room Couch Open area on the main floor. There is only a half-bathroom on this floor.


Basement Office Computer room at the bottom of the basement stairs. It has room for a large or 2 small air mattresses and sleeps 2 or 3, but it may be a little tight. There is only a half-bathroom in the basement.
The basement is cold. You might want to bring a sweatsuit or warm pyjamas.


Basement Couch Open area in the TV corner of the basement. There is a couch, a chair, and a couple of bean bags. There is only a half-bathroom in the basement.
The basement is cold. You might want to bring a sweatsuit or warm pyjamas.


Basement Floor 1 Open area in the main gaming area of the basement. There is room for an air mattress (or two) if you move or fold up the gaming tables. There is only a half-bathroom in the basement.
The basement is cold. You might want to bring a sweatsuit or warm pyjamas.


Basement Floor 2


Hotels

If you cannot or do not wish to stay at Menygwacon, there are quite a few hotels in the area. Menygwacon is conveniently located just off US-1 between MD-100 and I-195. Your favorite travel site should be able to find hotels in or near Elkridge, MD. We are also close to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) which has many hotels within a short driving distance. We are about 20 minutes from Columbia, MD and from the southern part of Baltimore.

There are a number of small non-chain hotels and motels along US-1. We have no specific knowledge or experience with most of them, but they appear to be the kind of hotels that have "hourly rates," if you catch the drift. We strongly recommend against the Econo Lodge on US-1 in Elkridge.

The closest "corporate" hotel is the Best Western Baltimore-Washington Airport. It is down US-1 a block south of MD-100, roughly 2.5 miles from Menygwacon.

We also liked the Red Roof Inn just off MD-100, roughly 3.5 miles from Menygwacon in nearby Hanover, MD. It's just off the highway, yet on a quiet side street just outside a business park. There is a Ramada in the same business park.

Questions

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