USA San Francisco 2025 Sunday Feb 1st

I'll be in town this day! Not sure if I'll have time to make it to the meet but would appreciate to know where in the garden you all will be in case I can drop in for a bit.

 

@idrisfynn I hope I can. Sunday is the day I'm flying back out again and the only day I'll be in the city proper for my trip but hoping I can drop by even if its only for an hour. I miss all you guys and the meetups out there.

 

Aww it would be amazing to catch up for even a few minutes and give you another round of hugs!

If the plan is to traipse around to various scenic locations, I might bring my smallest doll (Solar Wind Faun) for ease of transport. Everyone else I was thinking of bringing is too heavy for all that and she's never gotten a proper photoshoot.
I'll bring along a meadow mat just in case we decide to park ourselves somewhere though.

 

Let’s take some photos of our dolls with flowers! Meet near the Main Gate off MLK Jr. Dr. in the Celebration Garden and then we will travel around the gardens from there.

Schedule:
1:00 pm - gather at the Main Gate (red circle)
1:30 pm - go inside and travel to Stop 1, the Bamboo Pond (purple arrow)
1:45 pm - photographs at Stop 1, the Bamboo Pond (purple arrow)
2:30 pm - travel to Stop 2, the Redwood Grove (green arrow)
2:45 pm - photographs at Stop 2, the Redwood Grove (green arrow)
3:45 pm - travel to Stop 3, the Moon Viewing Garden (orange arrow)
4:00 pm - photographs at Stop 3, the Moon Viewing Garden (orange arrow)
5:00 pm - End, thanks for coming!

The SF Botanical Garden offers free entry to SF residents, military/veterans, and Museums for All card holders. Please bring your photo ID and any other relevant cards if you would are able to take advantage. For anyone else, ticket prices are $17.00 at the door or $20.75 online.

Learn more at San Francisco Botanical Garden at Gardens of Golden Gate Park

 

@St. James

thanks for posting the plans @Korofel

 

Running a little late picking up snacks! Will see you folks in the garden!

 

Definitely not making it was a really late night last night. Hope you all have a great time. It's such a nice day out to visit the gardens.

 

Okay for our July meet are we thinking the 20th or 27th? I also have a poll going for the discord group for their opinions.

 

Per the discord poll, there’s more of an inclination toward Sunday, July 20. Does this sound good?

 

The 20th sounds perfect to me!

Is there a theme idea yet?? I think Beach Day theme would be super cute!!

 

Okay, since no one else has provided input, we're going to go with 7/20 for the next meet.

also we’re going with the theme Beach Day!

 

Sorry for the last-minute notice that I’ll be joining!
I just realized the July meet-up is this weekend, and luckily I happen to be free!
Would it be okay if my doll came dressed in casual summer clothes? I couldn’t seem to find anything that fits the beach theme.
This will be my first time attending the SF meet-up, looking forward to meeting everyone!

 

The meetup theme is a suggestion, not a rule! Everyone is welcome to dress their doll however they like!

I'm planning to be there this weekend! I have a big guy with a Beach Ken outfit, but he has a bunch of other clothes he's never gotten to wear before... Trying to make up my mind between bringing the big guy in Beach Ken, bringing the big guy in some other outfit, or bringing a smaller doll to not have to haul so much weight I suppose it'll depend on how energetic I feel the morning of!

 

Thank you all for the info!!
Now I'm relieved to bring my guy to the meet-up, it'll also be my first time taking a big guy to a a meet-up, so I’m both excited and a little nervous!
Just finished prepping some little gifts for everyone, looking forward to seeing you all there!

 

Ahh I want to go to one of these in SF but I keep missing them because I’m out of town so often these days.

 

When are we thinking wrt a January meet?

 

And also, due to the stormy season, would we want to find an indoor spot to meet at? If so, suggestions are appreciated!

 

Were you thinking of hosting a gathering in a tea room? I'd be up for that if it's not too much trouble.

 

Unfortunately at this time, I wouldn't be able to attend if I hosted in a tea room. (yay being super duper broke atm) We're thinking about the Hyatt atrium since it's near our usual spot, indoors, and has some cool features.

We're also looking at Sunday, February 1 for the date with a Valentine's theme.

 

We've Confirmed for February 1st

 

RE: You mean this area? I think this would be lovely. Heck, we can purchase a couple of lattes or even a Shirley Temple and have a little gathering at one of the seating areas.

 

That's the one! This is just to keep us dry and warm unlike most winter meets lol

 

RE: Sounds good to me. Okay, I'm in.