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Monday, 26 May 2025

🏕️ MODAL ADJUNCTS ANNUAL RETREAT ITINERARY

🏕️ MODAL ADJUNCTS ANNUAL RETREAT ITINERARY
"Where certainty takes a back seat to vibes."
Location: The Tentative Hills, Possibly NSW
Theme: "It Depends."


Day 1 – Arrival & Icebreakers (Sort Of)

12:00 PM – Arrival & Non-Committal Check-in
Location: Reception, Maybe Lodge
🧳 Bags are “likely” taken to rooms. No promises.

1:30 PM – Welcome Address by Surely Susan
Speech title: "We’re Definitely Not Completely Unsure About This."

2:30 PM – Trust Fall Activity (Optional)
Facilitated by Probably Phil
⚠️ Results may vary. Helmet optional, yet advisable.

4:00 PM – Workshop: “The Many Shades of Maybe”
Instructor: Possibly Pauline
Includes live demonstrations of “sort of,” “kind of,” “more or less,” and the ever-popular “ish.”

6:00 PM – Dinner (Weather Permitting)
Menu: Tofu Stroganoff (unless it's beef)
Dessert: Cake (probably)
Venue: The Hall of Tentative Nourishment

8:00 PM – Campfire Story Circle
Hosted by Marginally Mike
Topic: “Times We Almost Took a Stand (And Why We Didn’t)”
Bonus marshmallow for anyone who changes their mind mid-story.


Day 2 – Optional Reflections

7:00 AM – Morning Yoga with Arguably Alex
Focus: Balancing your modal energy. Poses include:

  • The Uncertain Warrior

  • Schrödinger’s Dog

  • The Half-hearted Sun Salute

9:00 AM – Panel Discussion: “Actually Alan – Reformed or Rebranded?”
Debate moderated by Sometimes Sam.
Alan is present, but only in a supportive clause.

11:00 AM – Group Therapy: “Living with Lexical Doubt”
Led by Dr. Seemingly Serena
Trigger warning: Ambiguity

1:00 PM – Lunch: Build Your Own Uncertainty Wraps
Choose your fillings, then second-guess them.

3:00 PM – Breakout Sessions (Select One):

  • “How to Say Things Without Really Saying Them”

  • “Modal Mood Swings: From Must to Might”

  • “Commitment Issues in Subjunctive Spaces”

6:00 PM – Gala Dinner & Awards
Dress code: Ambiguous formal
Awards include:

  • Most Tentative Statement

  • Least Committal Apology

  • Alan’s Award for Righteous Certainty (currently under review)


Day 3 – Farewell-ish

10:00 AM – Closing Circle: “What We’ve Maybe Learned”
Each participant shares a half-formed insight.
No eye contact required.

11:30 AM – Dispersal
Transportation options:

  • Bus (possibly leaving at noon)

  • Alan’s ride (guaranteed, but no one wants it)



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