2025 Sunday 2/1 from 1pm to 4pm Theme: Valentines Where: Embarcadero Hyatt Atrium (See post number 508 for an image of the location) When: Sunday Time: 1PM Masks: Yes For the comfort of all, I ask for all attendees to wear a face mask while in attendance. We meet 'inside' the building at the big round permanent tables, located at ground level, near the bottom of the escalators and the elevator bank. This area is safe from rain, sun, and wind. It is technically outside though, so make sure to dress for the weather as needed. For those driving in, it looks like Embarcadero Center's weekend parking rates are rather reasonable (for San Francisco, anyway...) According to their website, it's $3/hr, which is actually better than Portsmouth Square's $4/hr. If you are planning on coming, do post below so I can make an attendance list. Let us know what doll(s) you may be thinking of bringing. Meetup photo thread
I might be out of town for a couple weeks in June, but I don't know when yet... I'll definitely come if I can! I have so many twins in my collection, it's going to be hard to decide who to bring, hahaha
I would also really like to attend twins are a thing in my crew, but the ones with faceups narrow my choices I first think of my Meeksdoll Liam's, or maybe the FHSH Noah's?
I’m in! Count me in for sure! I may have 2 human friends with me and I will be bringing 3 or 4 dolls with me
I'm interested in joining!! I'll likely be twinning with my SDGr (59cm) Volks Lorina (we'll both be in Lolita) but I might also bring two MDR pygmy (22cm) Dangos (different skin colors but same sculpt). Btdubs, does this group have a FB or Discord? I'm part of the Central CA discord but I live in the Bay Area lol
Not that I'm aware of. We've been doing this since before either existed, so vague plans usually start as an email or text. I'll be very proud of us when we manage to not pile doll bags directly behind the dolls, honestly. Getting everyone onto one online platform is definitely not going to happen.
Excited to see some new faces at the meet. Indeed, twin dolls are not necessary, just a suggestion to keep each meet a little more interesting. Twin with your doll! Twin your doll with another friends doll! It’s all in good fun.
Sorry for the late notice but unfortunately I can't make it I'm becoming more busy lately plus I don't have a reliable form of transportation but hopefully sometime in the future I'll be able to attend a meet-up!
I might actually be able to make this one after all! Turns out I'm (probably) in town for it XD I don't have twins with me though, so it'll probably just be me and a lone doll.
I don't know about anyone else, but I still need to select and pull my twins. Along with hopefully dress them, as goodness knows I'm sure they are long over due a clothing change.
I'm super sad to say I'm going to have to bow out this one, and try for the next meet. so sorry for the late notice too. i have underestimated a procedure just done on my hand Tuesday, and looks like i need to take more time to recuperate. truly bummed as i love this theme and was really looking forward to meeting everyone. would love to be on the list for getting tagged in for the next meet if that's a thing.
Im super sad to say, unfortunately I am unable to make it. My kitten busted his stitches, his vet visit costed me my spending money and he needs some round the clock care . I'm super sad but I hope everyone is able to enjoy the day! And take lots of photos
I just found out that Jtown is having special music performances not only Saturday, but ALSO on Sunday. It’s at the exact same time as our meetup, 1:00-3:00. So we will need to relocate, as the pagoda is not an option. I dislike thinking of cancelling, but with a music event I know there will be something of a crowd. The forecast currently says cloudy for Sunday, so we could try and meet at the origami fountain across the street in the other plaza. Thoughts? I’m open to suggestions.
D'oh sorry, I forgot to update! I'm out of town, so I won't be able to make it this weekend TT_TT I hope everyone has fun and we get to see pictures later!
Every weekend this month is apparently a music event. So we would need to relocate or cancel to next month.
Well if we don’t mind going to the fountain next weekend, we can. There is another music event happening at the same time though. I don’t mind if nobody else does. I have zero idea of any crowds which may be present.
Does anyone else have thoughts? Otherwise I’m going to say let’s move this to next weekend. Time: June 18th - 1pm Place: Jtown origami fountain
Thank you! For now he is out of surgery and they’ve stitched him back up. He’s on strict bed rest for the next few days.
Hi, since the date has changed I'm going to try my hardest to make it! So put me down for a maybe? Not sure if I'd be bringing my mini (Myou Delia) or my tiny (Pipos Charlotte). No twins although if I bring my Delia we might be twinning.
I've already been planning for a month to go this weekend Dx If we're gonna have to go to the fountain across the street either week anyway, why the date change? If it's officially changing I'll try my best to make it on the 18th though!
Darnit, I didn't pick up the date change until too late! Can't make it next week. But I'm here this weekend. I will probably go to Jtown for some shopping anyway.
Yo! @fluffmaster and I are still gonna go to Japan Town tomorrow, what say we meet you at the fountain area around 1! And anyone else who's still coming can join us there too. :3
I'm back in town! If I'm feeling well that day, I'll come, though I don't think I'll have it in me to haul 2 dolls over for the twins theme
I've decided to bring my DearSD twins because it doesn't seem like there will be a great spot for the doll stands that my bigger twins need.
I’m so relieved the weather looks like it’s going to not be too hot. But then again, maybe I shouldn’t say that too loudly.
I'll be there! Agreed about the shade. Maybe we can meet there and find a spot nearby to chill in once everyone gets there?
That’s what I’m thinking too. Meet and then ponder what we feel like. I dislike being wishy-washy on place, but the music performance happening at the same time is throwing things for a loop.
There is Issei Garden we could move towards. It’s about 1-1.5 blocks away on Sutter. It’s a tiny but cute green space, tucked between buildings, but does have trees for shade. Seating is limited. No restrooms. Any thoughts?
Issei would be cuter for photos anyway. I'm not 100% sure I'll be there as @idrisfynn is very sick (and definitely won't be there) but if I don't succumb to this nasty cold also, I still plan to attend (fully masked). Our COVID tests have been negative.
I completely forgot tomorrow is Father’s Day, I have plans with my dad and won’t be able to attend tomorrow
Decided to bring both of them. We won't be twinning, exactly, but there's going to be a lot of PINK going on. See you guys tomorrow!
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped to make this meetup a success! I’ll post info for July in the next week or so. I want to go check out the situation with the possible terrace space we talked about.
Thanks everyone's for your patience while details were sorted out for our next meet. The first post on the thread has also been updated with these details. Theme: Mall cop / security guard Where: Westfield Mall, under the big dome terrace When: Sunday, July 30th Time: 1pm Masks: Yes For the comfort of all, I ask for all attendees to wear a face mask while in attendance.
I think I should be able to make it! I don't know if I have anything "mall cop" like, though. Maybe I'll bring random-person-who-gets-in-trouble-with-mall-cop
Yeah, I think I'll have to go this route too. I thought I could buy an inexpensive Ken police outfit for my tiny but apparently there hasn't been one since the 80s and they cost more than I wanted to spend so...
Well bad news, apparently now all the tables and chairs have been removed from the Terrace area. There's a tiny bit of seating by the elevator, but now who knows what is going to happen with that. As for other areas in the mall to possibly have a meet, the only other place with tables and chairs I can think of is the food court. I'd prefer not to meet there, as food + busy foot traffic makes me nervous. I'm open to suggestions if someone knows of a good spot in the area.
Oh no! Well, there's always Union Square, though it might be a little more crowded than we want if we're meeting in the afternoon...or the park at Salesforce, though I've only been there at night so I don't know how crowded it gets during the day.
I don't have any good indoor meet locations in mind, but if we're considering outdoor... - Palace of Fine Arts - it gets moderately busy on the weekend, but I've never not been able to find a picnic spot. It's a great photo location as well. - Embarcadero Center - they used to have various table and seating options, but I haven't been there in a couple of years. I can take a walk there one of these days and check it out. - Chinatown - I'm very familiar with the Chinatown area, so if folks want to do a photo walk through the various alleyways, I'd be happy to lead. St. Mary's Square(park) is always pretty empty, so we could hang out there. I also know of a cafe/boba shop that has a bunch of tables that is usually pretty empty, so if we need an indoor spot to chill and recharge for a bit, that's an option. (The owners are big anime and donghua fans, and I feel bjds are adjacent enough that they wouldn't be too weirded out) Chinatown also has a model kit store if anyone needs faceup supplies!