PROSPECT PARK EXPEDITION , 6 MILE HIKING TOUR-FALL FOLIAGE?

PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON THE RSVP BUTTON UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT VERY CAREFULLY. I ASK THAT YOU TAKE THE RSVP PROCESS SERIOUSLY.

I like to think all the events we do are fun and interesting.

We are looking to add a number of First Timers to this event. However, you actually need to read the description of the event carefully. We are not asking for that much. First Timers-Don't Rush It. This group has lots of rules in order to prevent the spread of anarchy within meetup!

When you RSVP it means you PLAN to go, it does NOT mean you have to go. I just ask that all attendees be considerate with respect to the RSVP process.

The wait list for this group does NOT operate in a conventional way. Those on the wait list will NOT be moved to the going list automatically.
I do NOT believe that the Meetup waitlist works well for a number of reasons.
IF APPLICABLE, ALWAYS JOIN THE WAIT LIST WITH LOW PRIORITY WHICH IS FREE. IF THERE IS A WAITLIST, IT APPEARS MEETUP WILL ASK YOU IF YOU WANT TO JOIN MEETUP + BUT IN SMALLER LETTERS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE YOU CAN CLICK CONTINUE WITH THE FREE PLAN. There is NEVER a need to pay extra to use Meetup's High Priority wait list classification for this group.

IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THE GROUP, I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION AS I PLAN THE EVENT. I AM REQUIRING THAT YOU SEND ME AN E-MAIL TO bsb2@att.net AS SOON AS YOU RSVP, EVEN IF YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST, AND PUT YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IN THE BODY OF YOUR MESSAGE TO ME. THIS WILL HELP ME COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THOSE WHO RSVP. SOMETIMES MEETUP MESSAGES DO NOT GET DELIVERED FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. IF YOU CAN'T ABIDE BY THIS SIMPLE REQUEST, YOU ARE GOING TO END UP ON THE NOT GOING LIST. (NO GUESTS UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP.)

ON THIS EVENT, WE WILL REQUIRE A MONETARY CONTRIBUTION AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EVENT BUT THE AMOUNT OF THAT CONTRIBUTION IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU. THERE IS ALWAYS A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE IF YOU FEEL I HAVE NOT EARNED YOUR CONTRIBUTION.

Meetup charges an Organizer like me to run the group-it's not a fortune- but the amount was raised substantially and I spend much time and effort planning and preparing for an event. You can contribute whatever you want at the BEGINNING of an event IN CASH. (On many events, I will NOT accept any monetary contributions).

PLEASE ALSO READ "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT" ON THIS MEETUP'S HOME PAGE BEFORE YOU RSVP IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY ON "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT” NOW SPECIFICALLY REFERENCES THE CORONA VIRUS. (THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY HAS BEEN POSTED SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS MEETUP GROUP)

VAUX AND OLMSTEAD, DESIGNERS OF CENTRAL PARK, CONSIDERED PROSPECT PARK THEIR MASTERPIECE. JOIN US AND SEE WHY.

This will be a fun, fast paced 6 mile hiking tour through Prospect Park. In many ways-size, shape, number of structures etc, etc-Prospect Park is different than Central Park. We will stop and start a number of times to talk about what we see and sometimes I will even provide commentary while we walk. I have led a modified version of this tour for the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC). This event will be even better-Much better. (Photo by Sonia Braga)

REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED TO AROUND 20-25 MEMBERS OR SO.

THERE WILL BE A BRIEF STOP FOR LUNCH. BRING FOOD AND WATER. THIS GROUP NEVER STOPS DURING AN EVENT TO BUY FOOD. There will be several bathroom stops along the way. (Some members think I am overly concerned about the quality and quantity of restroom visits-I take that as a compliment!)

WE WILL BE MEETING BEFORE 10:30 A.M. PLEASE BE READY TO GO.

THIS EVENT WILL BE EASY TO GET TO BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND ALSO IF YOU DRIVE-PARKING IS FREE ON SUNDAYS.

I SEND MEETING DETAILS VIA A MEETUP MESSAGE TO ALL THOSE WHO RSVP'D NO LATER THAN THE DAY BEFORE THE HIKE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR MEETUP SETTINGS ALLOW YOU TO RECEIVE MEETUP MESSAGES FROM ME.

IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, ON YOUR DESKTOP, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE (it's in the upper right of the Home Page), THEN SETTINGS ,THEN E-MAIL UPDATES AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN RECEIVE E-MAILS THRU MEETUP. THAT'S THE WAY YOU WILL LEARN WHERE THE MEETING PLACE IS. ALSO PLEASE CHECK THIS SITE RIGHT UP TO THE DAY OF THE EVENT TO SEE IF I HAVE POSTED ANY COMMENTS ABOUT THE EVENT-I LIKE TO THINK THOSE COMMENTS ARE IMPORTANT! ALSO PERIODICALLY CHECK YOUR MESSAGES LINK ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE WEBSITE. YOU CAN CHOOSE WHICH MEETUP GROUPS YOU WANT TO RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM.

WE WILL PROBABLY FINISH BY 3:00 P.M. HOPEFULLY A BIT SOONER.

AS ALWAYS, I am going to ask that people NOT post any comments or questions prior to the event. You have more than enough information to do this once you get the meeting details. No offense, but I don’t need to know-and neither does anyone else- what you are doing that day if you can’t make it or what you think the weather will be. These comments are really annoying to me and other members. AFTER the event, post as many comments and photos as you like. PLEASE RESPECT MY WISHES ON THIS.

If the weather forecast is really bad, I will post a notice on the day of the hike by 7:00 A.M. If there is no notice, we go.