Rfalconcam Forum

I guess we should make this the official topic. Let us know if you are coming and when and where you'll be staying.

We'll post updates on where to go to watch the falcons. Let us know if you need directions.

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OK...got the T-shirt...now I just gotta be there!

Arriving (time TBD) July 15, departing July 18

Staying at the Raddison (formerly Clarion) Riverside

Got my shirt, too.
Arriving late afternoon 7/16, hopefully in time for some evening watching.
Departing morning 7/19.
Staying at the Super 8 in Henrietta.
Really, really, really hope the heat breaks by then.
Also, hope that Jemison is back in the sky.
Kapi in VT

I ordered the tee-shirts last week, and hope they arrive in time.  Still haven't made a reservation yet, though.  I re-checked the downtown hotels this weekend when we made three day trips to Rochester!    At least we saw some awesome flying by the Callidora, Beauty and Archer  :clap:
Suzanne

Tee-shirts arrived....love them!!  Still need to make a reservation someplace, and secure a cat sitter!
Suzanne

A double feature is playing at the Strasenburgh Planetarium through the summer that includes the "Falcons of Toronto" as one of the films. Check here for details:

http://www.rmsc.org/StrasenburghPlanetarium/Schedule/

My guess is that we'll see our friends at CPF in the film and maybe even some of our offspring. It's playing through the summer but only at 4:00 PM; a good time though for viewing the show, getting something to eat afterwards, and still having some time left for falcon watching...

Can you imagine a film about the falcons of Rochester?!

Would have to be a Double Feature.  :clap:

How interesting!  Any idea when the film was produced?  I didn't notice in the little blurb.

Yes, a film on the Rochester Falcons would definitely have to be a double feature!

Suzanne

We definitely have a cast of "characters!"

Yea! Got reservations at the Radisson. Arriving 7/16 afternoonish!
Is there anything "planned" offically?  Or just check out the street corners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lynne in New Hampshire

The Broad St bridge still seems to be the most frequent gathering spot for fw'ers.
From there we go where the PFs are.
Larry O

Be sure to check the Twitter topic (http://rfalconcam.com/forum/index.php?topic=317.0;topicseen) before leaving your hotel. This will usually give you a better idea of where the falcons and falcon watchers are located. Then use the Falcon Landmarks map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&view=map&msa=0&msid=113971923413246279064.00046b277dfa2d0212e58&ll=43.180772,-77.60416&spn=0.061711,0.110378&z=13) to find that location.

Any suggestions for those of us who will be computerless while in Rochester?

 :cellphone:

Unfortunately, my cell phone is just a phone.

hey Ei, some hotels have PC's for the guests to use...check the forum real quick....or give someone your number to let you know.. IDK...or just go on a walk about, your bound to bump into someone.

If your cell phone has texting capability,  set it up to follow the watchers on Twitter before you leave home.

You can also ask to use your hotel's business center if it has one. The will be at least one computer in there that has Internet access. You can read the forum from there. Public libraries have free Internet access too. The Rochester downtown library is just across the Genesee River from the Times Square building, and there are library branches in all the suburbs. Check locations and times online (http://www3.libraryweb.org/hours.aspx?id=95&ekmensel=c57dfa7b_12_13_btnlink).

For myself personally I'm sure I'll be fine.  I was just thinking it might be best to set up a time & place each day for everyone to meet & get an update on who's where etc.

Best suggestion I've read yet, Ei.  I was going to write that one myself as I have "just a phone" too.  Any plans for a gala or get-together breakfast?  Just wondering-haven't read about anything that's going on yet.

Glad to read that I am not the only one with "justa phone."  I will probably just drive around on Friday afternoon/evening looking for watchers, as I don't know exactly when I will get there. A meeting place for Saturday morning would be good, even if there is no "official" breakfast planned, to get all the visitors, who are arriving at different times, organized.  I am really hoping that a lunch or dinner at Dinosaur BBQ can be included somewhere in the weekend...I've been dreaming about that place for two years now!

I think we can manage that-and it's not far from the nest box!

 :wave:   I can only take one person at a time because I'm driving a truck, (not unless you want to hop in the back) but I'd be happy to drive people around to see the different places we've been watching the action from.    :handshake:

I noticed that early on, Ei.  A culinary cut above Jimmy Mac's.
Kapi in VT

Thanks to Larry  O   and Shaky!!
 If I can learn to work my droid We should be all set!!

Lynne In New Hampshire

Hey Dumpsterkitty...will you have a cell phone with you?  If so, we can share phone numbers. We have used radios in the past, but the recent heat our radios have not been reliable. 
Suzanne

I hope there is a "gala" get-together breakfast.  We will be arriving either Friday late or a crazy early morning hour Saturday and I plan to bring something to share:-))  We are staying at the Radisson downtown Saturday.
Suzanne

A tailgate breakfast is an option for both Saturday and Sunday. We'd park wherever the falcons are those mornings.

I'd opt for Saturday. Getting everyone together at the beginning of the weekend would make it easier to coordinate plans for the rest of the weekend.
It is difficult for me to make anything to bring from a distance but, when I stayed there two years ago, there was a Tim Horton's across from my motel.  As we have none of those locally, I'd be happy for an excuse to stop there to pick up some goodies to bring.
Kapi in VT

TH's is a good choice.

In the past, we did the breakfast on Sunday so people who came in on Saturday didn't miss it. However, we had a more predictable situation back then when we could plan on meeting within walking distance of Kodak tower and the pedestrian bridge. We need to be more flexible this year.

Smaller, less formal tailgate breakfasts on both days would give us the most flexibility.

Anyone staying at the HYATT?  If you are, the South Avenue Garage is connected to the Hyatt.  You can take the elevator to the garage roof and check out the city from there.  Brain H watches and many of his reports are from the roof. Since there has been a lot of city flying lately, it is a good place to observe the falcons in the air.

Facing WEST you can see the Jail Tower, Times Square, Widows Walk, Frontier Communication Tower (have to be in the right place), First Federal/Old Changing Scenes, Crossroads Building, and Kodak Tower.

Facing EAST you can see Bausch & Lomb, Zerox, Chase, some of Midtown.

If the falcons find the gorge, then it is back to the Pont De Rennes Pedestrian Bridge.  Don't forget to check out location spots on Dumpsterkitty's Rochester Falcon Landmarks under Links.

Joyce

I hope they find the gorge!!  I really love when they are there!  Except for the falcon sucking tree!!

Lynne in New Hampshire

We're trying to get a rough count of the number of people for breakfast. Post here if you will be attending.

 :yes:  I'm in.

I'll be there!  Can't wait to see everyone!

I'll be there.
Kapi in VT

We're coming!

Lynne & Bob in New Hampshire

I'll be there!

I feel very sad because I can't be there this year. I wish a good meeting to all of you and I hope that Jemison will be back in time. It cost nothing to dream.
See you next year.
Nicole   :thumbsup:

 :thumbsup:  Great words to live by Nicole!   :clap:

You know I'll be there!  :clap:

Don and I will be there!
Suzanne

I'll be there! :penguin:  Can't wait!

I'm coming in Friday, leaving Sunday and staying at the Radisson.  I'll have a laptop and will be checking locations on it (as well as my window!).  If anyone who is staying there or nearby wants to meet up with me and go out together, I'm happy to do that.  I can seat 3 (or 4 small) people in my car.  Just let me know!

For Saturday bkfst (with Cleo). Doubtful on most other activities. Larry O

Dave and I will be there too :clap:

ginha

So Far coming to Saturday morning breakfast:
Out of Towners: (5)
Colleen T
Ei
Lynne & Bob
Kapi

Roch Watchers: (16)
MAK
Ginha & Dave
Larry O
Don & Suzanne
Joyce
Marcia
Jeanne
Lou & Dana
Shaky & Carrie
Kathy O
Carol P.
Brian H.

Any others?

I believe Mayor Dan will be attending also. I'll confirm with him in the morning.

me too, Ruth

I think Dan is planning on coming.  Larry said he can do early Saturday but I think he has plans on Sunday.

So Far coming to Saturday morning breakfast:
Out of Towners: (5)
Colleen T
Ei
Lynne & Bob
Kapi

Roch Watchers: (18)
MAK
Ginha & Dave
Larry O
Don & Suzanne
Joyce
Marcia
Jeanne
Lou & Dana
Shaky & Carrie
Kathy O
Carol P.
Brian H.
Ruth
Dan S.

Any others?

Bill and I will be there.

I can't make it to the breakfast but Bullet and I will be downtown around noon. See you there!

Someone had mentioned Jimmy Macs. Sorry, that's closed now!  :(

I think I was the one who mentioned it but only to say that the nest box move took watchers to a better culinary experience near Dinosaur BBQ.  Still, it is always sad to see an institution go.  They certainly did a good business with falcon watchers in years past.
Kapi in VT

I planning a prison (home!) escape for the breakfast, so please count me in.  Do we have a time and place yet?

So Far coming to Saturday morning breakfast:
Out of Towners: (7)
Colleen T
Ei
Lynne & Bob
Kapi
Kris G & Bill

Roch Watchers: (21)
MAK
Ginha & Dave
Larry O
Don & Suzanne
Joyce
Marcia
Jeanne
Lou & Dana
Shaky & Carrie
Kathy O
Carol P.
Brian H.
Ruth
Dan S.
Carla P.
Lynda & Tim

Any others?

Three more out-of-town people.
We will be arriving Friday night and would like to go to the breakfast, wherever and whenever it is.

Paul
Mary
Catherine

We will be at the Radisson.

Paul

I will be at the Saturday morning breakfast.  I have Friday night and the weekend off from work, so I will probably be around this weekend.

Lisa McK.

Kathy O. sent an email last night about a show at the Strasenburgh Planetarium this weekend titled "The Falcons of Toronto."  It will be showing at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday July 17.  Here is the describition from the Planetarium's website.

THE FALCONS OF TORONTO
Thirty years ago, peregrine falcons faced extinction in North America when DDT entered the food chain and killed their young. Now these champions of the sky have re-established themselves and some have forsaken the countryside to live in the city. These intrepid newcomers nest on cliffs of concrete and hunt in canyons of steel and glass. But while the city is a good provider, there are also hidden dangers in the urban jungle. An NHK Production


I will be attending the Saturday show, if anyone else wants to go, just let me know.
Tickets are:  $10 for adults,  $9 for senior citizens, and $8 for children.

Lisa McK.

So Far coming to Saturday morning breakfast:
Out of Towners: (10)
Colleen T
Ei
Lynne & Bob
Kapi
Kris G & Bill
Paul, Mary & Catherine

Roch Watchers: (22)
MAK
Ginha & Dave
Larry O
Don & Suzanne
Joyce
Marcia
Jeanne
Lou & Dana
Shaky & Carrie
Kathy O
Carol P.
Brian H.
Ruth
Dan S.
Carla P.
Lynda & Tim
Lisa McK

Any others? 

As an "out of towner", it is difficult to bring food to share, but is there something else I can contribute - plates, napkins, cups, or the like?  I always feel bad partaking, but not contributing.  What can I bring?

Just bring yourself Colleen!  We'll be very happy to see you again!   :wave:

Dumpsterkitty told me about the weekend last night. I would like to attend if i can- my son will be in town this weekend also & i wanted to show him the nestbox.

I'm coming and will arrive on Friday afternoon or so.  I'll be there for Saturday breakfast and I can bring my famous falcon toast with cream cheese this time.  Would love to put on fresh pigeon meat, but...

I could use a place to park the motorhome.  I'll be by myself this year.  Some of you get nervous when I overnight on the streets by the gorge.

I'll be leaving Sunday depending on the falcon action.  And how tired I am from the festivities.

Count me in for the Sat pm Toronto falcon video. 

MAK and Sue want to go

I'd be interested in going too.
Kapi in VT

So Far coming to Saturday morning breakfast:
Out of Towners: (12)
Colleen T
Ei
Lynne & Bob
Kapi
Kris G & Bill
Paul, Mary & Catherine
Braveheart
Bonnie

Roch Watchers: (23)
MAK
Ginha & Dave
Larry O
Don & Suzanne
Joyce
Marcia
Jeanne
Lou & Dana
Shaky & Carrie
Kathy O
Carol P.
Brian H.
Ruth
Dan S.
Carla P.
Lynda & Tim
Lisa McK
Kelly

Any others?   

OK-ready to hit the road-see you all later!

So Far coming to Saturday morning breakfast:
Out of Towners: (13)
Colleen T
Ei
Lynne & Bob
Kapi
Kris G & Bill
Paul, Mary & Catherine
Braveheart
Bonnie
Wendy

Roch Watchers: (23)
MAK
Ginha & Dave
Larry O
Don & Suzanne
Joyce
Marcia
Jeanne
Lou & Dana
Shaky & Carrie
Kathy O
Carol P.
Brian H.
Ruth
Dan S.
Carla P.
Lynda & Tim
Lisa McK
Kelly

Any others?   

A few of us here have been discussing how we might better organize things for this weekend and this is what we have so far:

We'll definitely have a Saturday Morning Get -Together at Aqueduct Park at 9:00 am.  Here's a link to Eileen's map   (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&view=map&msa=0&msid=113971923413246279064.00046b277dfa2d0212e58&ll=43.180772,-77.60416&spn=0.061711,0.110378&z=13) (zoom in and find the marker with the green arrow on the west side of the river). At the park, the local Rochester Falcon Watchers will do it up Tailgater Style (ie, dish-to-pass) where we'll each bring something to share. The list below has what we have so far (see list below**). If other locals want to bring something, please post it here.  At the park, we'll have a downtown street map available with a `Falcon Trail' marked on it showing various locations where the falcons may be. We're going to be at the falcon's mercy – they could be anywhere!  If you have a walkie-talkie – bring it and set it to channel 7.1 so we can share whereabouts and events.

For those that want to experience the Dinosaur Bar-B-Q, we'll plan on doing lunch there and our thinking is that take-out is the way to go. We think that a large group and other weekend activities in Rochester will make it difficult for reservations – even at lunch.  We can bring our lunches back to Aqueduct park or if there are picnic tables at the Dinosaur, we can eat right there outside.

As far as Saturday evening activities, there are several options for folks:

*  Lisa McK is collecting names of people who want to go see the Falcons of Toronto/Dolphins (double feature) video at 4:00 p.m. at the Strasenburgh Planetarium which is only several blocks from downtown. I plan on going to that too.  Hopefully, we'll have enough locals there to transport visitors if they need rides. That group can then decide if and where they want to go and grab something to eat before returning downtown for the evening watch. Here's a link to the Strasenburgh Planetrium  site (http://www.rmsc.org/StrasenburghPlanetarium/Schedule/):  http://www.rmsc.org/StrasenburghPlanetarium/Schedule/

*  Another option is that there's a Baseball Game at Frontier Field with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra playing music to fireworks after the game. That's an easy option because the ballpark offers some good choices for food.  The game starts at 6:05. Prices are $6.50, $9.00 or $10.50.  Here's a link to the Rochester Red Wings  Site (http://rochester.redwings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t534): http://rochester.redwings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t534


* Another option is for people to simply hook up with a local (loco?) and create their own plans for the evening!

We’ll also meet at Aqueduct Park on Sunday morning (9:00 am) but we won’t be doing a formal food thing. There might be some stuff, but best bet would be for folks to grab something to eat beforehand.

**Who's Bringing what to the Saturday Tailgater Breakfast (so far…) LOCALS – Add to this list please! Thx
•   Suzanne - Bagels , cream cheese
•   Lynda/Tim - A cool pastry/coffee cake thing (and tattoos!)
•   Joyce - Cut-up fruit, small bowls and spoons.
•   Lou - Coffee (2 boxes of Joe from Dunkin' Donuts) w/ cups, sugar, stir sticks, etc.     
•   Jeanne - Juice, cups, something sweet and probably something else
•   Carol P. - Plates, Forks, Knives, Napkins, etc.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

I will be bringing pumpkinroll.   Can't wait to meet all the out-of-towners!   MAK :wave:

I'll bring a dozen donuts

Lisa McK

I am bringing falcon toast with chicken pate.  I already had the chicken and ingredients and I used Julia Child's recipe for Country Pate.  No pigeon livers, sorry.

I still need a place to park.  I'll see you all there Friday afternoon.  I don't think I'll be able to miss any of you.  And you won't be able to miss me.  LOL!!

I told you when you first said you were coming you're welcome to park it in my driveway. I'm only 5 minutes from downtown. Send me a message if you want to. MAK

MAK.  Yes, I do remember, but I didn't know if it still held.  I'll be there.  See you Friday afternoon in downtown.  We'll take it from there.

I'll bring another dozen donuts

 :wave:  Of course it still holds!  Sounds good,see you then.   :handshake:

Bill and I want to go too. Can we buy tickets there that night or is it better to buy online now?

 :(  Bob and I won't be there  :crying: :crying:
We're in FL for a professional conference (and boy, is it HOT!), but we will be thinking of all of you and wishing we were there.  Good watching to everyone!!
Karen R/Vandrefalk

I'm hoping to be there Saturday morning for the breakfast, and will bring donut holes. Please remind me when and where to show up!

I'm sorta local ( I live in Webster) & will bring bagels & cr. cheese. :hungry:Looking forward to meeting everyone. :wave:

Linda King (also bringing my son who is here from MI)

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I will bring something good - I haven't decided what yet!
MAK, pumpkin roll is my absolute favorite!!!
I can't wait to see you all, and I'm looking forward to meeting all of the out-of-towners  :clap:

Carla P

Place: Aqueduct Park
Date:   Saturday 7/17
Time: 9:00 am

So Far coming to Saturday morning breakfast:
Out of Towners: (12)
Colleen T
Ei
Lynne & Bob
Kapi
Kris G & Bill
Paul, Mary & Catherine
Bonnie
Wendy

Roch Watchers: (26)
MAK
Ginha & Dave
Larry O
Don & Suzanne
Joyce
Marcia
Jeanne
Lou & Dana
Shaky & Carrie
Kathy O
Carol P.
Brian H.
Ruth
Dan S.
Carla P.
Lynda & Tim
Lisa McK
Kelly
Lucy
Linda King & Son

Any others?   

I am planning on buying tickets at the door.  I don't think it will be a "sold out" show.   She everyone tomorrow morning.

Lisa McK.

I'll be busy all day Saturday saving the citizens of Monroe County's southeast quadrant (mostly from themselves :laugh:), but I'll be there on Sunday.

I hope no one tries to jump out of your ambulance.   :stupid:

Looks like this is the list of who's bringing what tomorrow morning:

MAK-Pumpkin Roll
Braveheart (?)-Bagels & Cream Cheese
Lucy-Donut Holes
Lisa McK -Donuts (Dozen)
Rxr56-Donuts (Dozen)
Bonnie- Falcon Toast & Chicken Pate
Carla-Surprise
Suzanne – Bagels , cream cheese
Lynda/Tim - A cool pastry/coffee cake thing (and tattoos!)
Joyce - Cut-up fruit, small bowls and spoons.
Lou - Coffee (2 boxes of Joe from Dunkin' Donuts) w/ cups, sugar, stir sticks, etc.     
Jeanne - Juice, cups, something sweet and probably something else
Carol P. - Plates, Forks, Knives, Napkins, etc.
Brian-Said he is bringing some kind of pastry or bread

Am I missing something?

Oh Lisa!  Ya never know!  It might be this weekend's surprise hit at the box office!   :2funny:

I could tell you a story about the completely naked guy we picked up on I-490 while driving back to the base from Strong Hospital a couple of years ago, but it'd be a violation of federal law ;).  He was crazy enough to jump out of a moving ambulance too...

Looks like this is the list of who's bringing what tomorrow morning:

I will eat a french croissant with coffee thinking of you, starving.  :wave:

And I could tell you about the nearly naked old fellow who showed up at Home Depot the other day...
(wearing questionable skivvies and a dressing gown)
And went shopping using the electric scooter provided.  One of our "Expediters" helped him to the exit and into his car. It's anybody's guess where he turned up next...
Carol
WV

June is also coming tomorrow. She's bringing the coffee, so Dana and I will make up a couple of egg casseroles instead. Here's the corrected food list:

MAK-Pumpkin Roll
Braveheart (?)-Bagels & Cream Cheese
Lucy-Donut Holes
Lisa McK -Donuts (Dozen)
Ruth-Donuts (Dozen)
Bonnie- Falcon Toast & Chicken Pate
Carla-Surprise
Suzanne – Bagels , cream cheese
Lynda/Tim - A cool pastry/coffee cake thing (and tattoos!)
Joyce - Cut-up fruit, small bowls and spoons.
Lou/Dana - Egg Casseroles
June- Coffee
Jeanne - Juice, cups, something sweet and probably something else
Carol P. - Plates, Forks, Knives, Napkins, etc.
Brian-Said he is bringing some kind of pastry or bread
Marcia - Cinnamon rolls

 :coffee: :donut:

Now that's a Continental Breakfast. Too bad I can't be there. Enjoy guys, have fun.

I think this is the final list.  Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow morning!   :wave:

Carol P.

Place: Aqueduct Park
Date:   Saturday 7/17
Time: 9:00 am

So Far coming to Saturday morning breakfast:
Out of Towners: (12)
Colleen T
Ei
Lynne & Bob
Kapi
Kris G & Bill
Paul, Mary & Catherine
Bonnie
Wendy

Roch Watchers: (27)
MAK
Ginha & Dave
Larry O
Don & Suzanne
Joyce
Marcia
Jeanne
Lou & Dana
Shaky & Carrie
Kathy O
Carol P.
Brian H.
Ruth
Dan S.
Carla P.
Lynda & Tim
Lisa McK
Kelly
Lucy
Linda King & Son
June

Just a reminder that if you park on the Broad St. bridge, you do not have to feed the meters.  It's free on the weekend. 

Also, the Jehovah Witnesses are in town.  You might want to get down there a little earlier so you don't run into the crowds.  Or you might just want to walk over from your hotel if you're close enough.  I had a problem making the turn from Exchange onto Broad St this morning due to the crowds walking across the street to the War Memorial on the corner of Exchange and Broad St.  Just an FYI.

Nite everyone!

 :mbanana:  Roger and I decided to skip our morning visit to Central Terminal and come right to Rochester so I hope we can find you all!   bguitar

Just to add to Carols' tip: the witnesses start arriving about 7:00am

Looks like I may come to the breakfast after all. Joyce talked me into ditching a friend I was meeting...LOL. Sounds like tons of food. What else is needed that I can bring? Extra something I'm sure.......paper goods, utensils, etc.? Please let me know. How about an extra dog????  :harhar:

Wish I could be with you all this weekend! Enjoy your get together and have lots of fun!

Cheers
Baerbel