Re: NYC Flushing Meadows get-together
I scouted some of the area today. The 7 train Willets Point station is pretty much a barren urban area. Just stadiums, mass transit depots, and parking lots. No commercial development, no stores. This is not a good place to meet. mcstorm's intended starting location is actually 2 kilometers, or 1¼ miles southwest of the station. That is where the pizzaria is, a decent place to meet.
Here are updates. These changes will also be reflected on the first post.
New directions.
The pizzaria is located at 63-29 108th Street and 63 Road. To get there, take the 7 train to 103 St. and transfer to the Q23 bus, southbound.
As an alternative, you may transfer to the same bus at 71st Continental Ave. station of the E, F, G, and R trains, and going northbound on the bus.
I suggest checking out a map website such as mapquest to get an idea, and obtaining a bus and subway map.
Here is a link to driving directions, courtesy of Jason:
http://www.wpsl.info/maps/corona.html. These directions will not take you directly to the pizzaria, but it should be easy to follow the street signs. mcstorm did mention parking availability, but you'll have to figure that out when you get there.
Updated weather report.
Partly cloudy, 46ºF, 20% chance or precipitation, humidity 66%. Wind from the west southwest at 7 mph. Looks good so far. The target conditions are >40ºF, clear skies (less reflected light), no precipitation, and moderate humidity.
Boy, it's tough trying to set this up alone. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.