Menygwacon 7

(pronounced meh-NIG'-wuh-kon)

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

is over.

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

The 7th annual Menygwacon will run from noon Friday 30 December 2011 through 8pm Monday 2 January 2012 at the luxurious Casa del Hymowitz, conveniently located off US-1 in Elkridge, Maryland. 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

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.

Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday
Alex Gretsinger Andy Gerb Ann Marie Rudolph benjamin lindner Donna and stefan (2) Doug Hoylman Eric Amick Eric and Michelle (2) Helen Powell Henry Dove Jeff Thornsen Jim Feight Jim Fry John Barringer John Weber Ken and Christie (2) Kristina Lynch Leigh and Pete Eirich (2) Lisa Goldstein Perrianne Lurie Richard Diamond Rodney Bacigalupo Victor Hutcherson	Alex Gretsinger Andy Gerb Ann Marie Rudolph benjamin lindner Bill and Carolyn Gasarch Clyde Kruskal Donna and stefan (2) Donna Dearborn Donna Rogall and John Adams (2) Dwayne Spence Eric Amick Eric and Michelle (2) Eugene Yee Eyal Mozes Gabrielle Spence + 1 Helen Powell Jeff Thornsen Jim Feight Jim Fry John Barringer Judy and Rachel Gerb (2) Kristina Lynch Leigh and Pete Eirich (2) Lisa Goldstein Meredith Martini Perrianne Lurie Rich and Jamie and Ethan (3) Richard Diamond Rodney Bacigalupo Victor Hutcherson	Alan Aspinwall Alex Gretsinger Ann Marie Rudolph benjamin lindner Clyde Kruskal Donna and stefan (2) Donna Dearborn Doug Galullo Eric Amick Eric and Michelle (2) Eugene Yee Helen Powell Henry Dove Jeff Thornsen Jim Feight John Barringer Kristina Lynch Leigh and Pete Eirich (2) Lisa Goldstein Perrianne Lurie Richard Diamond Rodney Bacigalupo Simcha Kuritzky Victor Hutcherson	Alex Gretsinger Ann Marie Rudolph benjamin lindner Doug Galullo Doug Hoylman Eric Amick Eric and Michelle (2) Eugene Yee Eyal Mozes Helen Powell Henry Dove Jeff Thornsen Jim Feight Jim Fry John Barringer John Weber Kristina Lynch Leigh and Pete Eirich (2) Lisa Goldstein Mike Richey Perrianne Lurie Richard Diamond Rodney Bacigalupo Roland deVasher Simcha Kuritzky Victor Hutcherson Virginia Colin
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Games

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.

If there is a game you really want to play, and it isn't on our list, you can add it here. Conversely, if you own a game that is on this list, and you can bring it with you to Menygwacon , please mark the game.

This is a very rudimentary system. It doesn't have any mechanism for dates or anything. Maybe that will improve soon.

Kristina Lynch wants to play Last Night on Earth.	Kristina Lynch will bring it.
Kristina Lynch wants to play Last Night on Earth.	I will bring Last Night on Earth
Eric Hymowitz wants to play Asara.	Alan Aspinwall will bring it.
Virginia Colin wants to play Tikal.	Virginia Colin will bring it.
Virginia Colin wants to play Tikal.	I will bring Tikal
Ken and Christie (2) wants to play Rail Baron.	I will bring Rail Baron
Ken and Christie (2) wants to play Notre Dame.	I will bring Notre Dame
Ken and Christie (2) wants to play Torres.	I will bring Torres
Ken and Christie (2) wants to play Tikal.	I will bring Tikal
Ken and Christie (2) wants to play London.	I will bring London
Stefan wants to play Civilization.	I will bring Civilization
Ken and Christie (2) wants to play London.	I will bring London

Your name
Game name

Meals

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.

Breakfast is primarily for those crashing at Casa del Hymowitz. Breakfast will end promptly at 11am so that lunch can be prepared.

For your shopping convenience, Menygwacon is a few blocks from a Dunkin Donuts, a supermarket, and a Rite Aid; about a mile from a 7-11; and a couple of miles from a Giant.

Your name
Your email
Your food

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	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday
Breakfast		Victor Hutcherson will run Saturday Breakfast Bacon and Scrambled Eggs	Clyde Kruskal will run Sunday Breakfast pancakes	Ann Marie Rudolph will run Monday Breakfast Omelets and Breakfast Sandwiches
Lunch	Andy Gerb will run Friday Lunch Cold cuts and cheese	Donna and stefan will run Saturday Lunch lunch casserole	Rodney Bacigalupo will run Sunday Lunch Chili (meat and vegetarian)	Leftovers
Dinner	Pete and Leigh will run Friday Dinner Turkey	Eric and Michelle will run Saturday Dinner Omaha Steaks	Jim and Jeff will run Sunday Dinner Italian	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 along US-1 in the area around Menygwacon , including Chinese, Italian, Quiznos, Subway, Dunkin' Donuts, McDonalds, Taco Bell, KFC, and Burger King.

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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		Friday	Saturday	Sunday
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.	Helen Powell	Donna and stefan	Helen Powell
Small Room	Unfurnished upstairs bedroom in the middle of the hall. It has a cot, or room for an air mattress.	Victor Hutcherson	Victor Hutcherson	Victor Hutcherson
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.	Ann Marie Rudolph	Ann Marie Rudolph	Ann Marie Rudolph
Living Room Couch	Open area on the main floor. There is only a half-bathroom on this floor.	Alex Gretsinger	Alex Gretsinger	Alex Gretsinger
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.	Perrianne Lurie	Clyde Kruskal	Perrianne Lurie
Basement Couch	Open area in the TV corner of the basement. There is a couch and a chair. There is only a half-bathroom in the basement. The basement is cold. You might want to bring a sweatsuit or warm pyjamas.	I will stay on the Basement Couch Friday night.	I will stay on the Basement Couch Saturday night.	Virginia Colin
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.	John Barringer	John Barringer	John Barringer
Basement Floor 2		I will stay on the Basement Floor 2 Friday night.	I will stay on the Basement Floor 2 Saturday night.	I will stay on the Basement Floor 2 Sunday night.

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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