If you're still packing, you might want to know that the expected highs for Schenectady and Albany the next few days are upper 50s and low 60s (with lows near 40º), but by Saturday and Sunday the highs may be about 50º, with lows around 30º [click for Weather.com forecast] We will help keep you cozy, and expect the sun and clouds to be engaged in a playful dance. Of course, the Union Campus (and the Schenectady Stockade) look lovely and fashionable in gray, too.
Also, as you can see by the map detail to the left, the venues for the Conference are huddled comfortably around a yard/lawn with Nott Memorial at its center.
If you have room for a foldable umbrella, packing it might be prudent, and make you popular with haijin friends.
Also, as you can see by the map detail to the left, the venues for the Conference are huddled comfortably around a yard/lawn with Nott Memorial at its center.
If you have room for a foldable umbrella, packing it might be prudent, and make you popular with haijin friends.
STOCKADE GINKO - Rain or Shine update: At this point, Friday seems to be the only day when the weather might disrupt outdoor activity. However, should the weather be too inclement for a leisurely stroll through the Historic Stockade at the end of the afternoon on Friday, we're pleased to say that the Union Trolley will take us for a slow, riding-ginko tour of the Stockade, with commentary by me, David Giacalone, that may be occasionally senryu-inducing.
Learn more about the Stockade, with lots of fall photos, here. And click here to see its Riverside Park (along the Mohawk River) in autumn.
Arthur's Historic Market Cafe (see above) will be a welcoming place to unwind over a hot drink while sharing new ginko poems and camaraderie, before and during the special ginko dinner that host Richard Genest will be fixing for us (choice of cheese & meat lasagna with salad, or vegetarian teriyaki & tofu; plus dessert, $12). Except for a two-year break during the past decade, Arthur's location has been a public market and meeting place since 1796. With a dining area that melds into a "living room", conversations can be held in small groups or large (see left and below). Arthur's is located at N. Ferry and Front Streets, in the heart of the Stockade, and "at the Indian", Lawrence Circle
Note: Arthur's does not have a liquor license, but diners may bring wine or beer. I plan to bring a small supply of "homestyle", upstate New York, Italian red table wine to share.
Note: Arthur's does not have a liquor license, but diners may bring wine or beer. I plan to bring a small supply of "homestyle", upstate New York, Italian red table wine to share.
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