[GP-Eldorado-n] Fw: Fw: Re: INVITE -> 9th Annual Green Campout-

[M. B.]

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>> If you're needing an invite to another green meeting - please delete 
>> now - BUT ->
>> If you're needing to play w/ Green folks in a lakeside forested 
>> setting - READ ON ->
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>> Dear greens, friends of greens, campout alumni,
>> :-) You are invited  The 9th annual northern California great green 
>> campout is just weeks away.
>> You are invited to take a break from the politics and socialtics of 
>> the day.
>> Folks from every and anywhere are invited and welcome, and all freinds.
>> Come sit, swim, walk/hike, chat, campfire with your community of the 
>> like minded. There will be no meetings, no seminars, no workshop or 
>> speeches.   And it's on the cheap- Read On...
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>> -The 9th Annual Northern California Green Campout invites you for a 
>> three day weekend, or any portion thereof.
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>> When:
>> -July 25/26/27, Fri/Sat/Sun.
>> --One may arrive as early as 'bout noon Friday, and stay until 'bout
>> sometime Sunday afternoon. Or come for the afternoon and/or evening.
>> Where:
>> --Come to 'Dogwood camp' at Jenkinson Lake in the Sly Park Recreation 
>> Area, Pollock Pines, CA.  (up [east] hwy. 50 in El Dorado County)
>>
>> Info:
>> If the following Green Campout info is not enough, call us at:
>> 530.620.6659,  <thebor at jps.org>
>> (email is OK, but phone calls get answered quicker)
>> Sly Park info: 530.644.2545, 530.644.2792 <www.eid.org>, 
>> <slypark at eid.org>
>> How & How much?:
>> No reservations needed, plenty of space you, your freinds & family. 
>> Just arrive at main gate,
>> tell'em you're with the party (Green) at Dogwood camp, pay $13.00 per 
>> car/per day. (if you come Friday & just pay for Friday night,
>> it remains unclear that you will be charged again for Saturday night)
>> Dogs are $3.00 ea., per day for any size dog
>> (you must bring your own dog, the campground only sells wood, no dog 
>> rentals)
>>  Directions:
>> Where's this main gate??? & Whatsa Dogwood camp???
>> To find the main gate, which closes at midnight;
>> -take HWY. 50 from Sacramento east to & through Placerville (38 miles)
>> -Continue through the three stoplights on HWY. 50 in Placerville.
>> -Continue east about 13 miles on 50 to the Sly Park exit (in Pollock 
>> Pines).
>> -Take exit, turn right (south) onto Sly Park Road.
>> -Continue 4.3 miles to the Park entrance on your left.
>> -Dogwood camp is 3.4 (3.8?) miles straight into the park from the 
>> Park entrance.
>> (go slow, this a long 3.4 miles with about 152 sharp turns)
>> -The site (on left) has a sign: 'Dogwood'.  Something green will be 
>> on the sign.
>> Come in, make your self at home. There's plenty of room for your 
>> individual camp/tent site.
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>> Particulars:
>> --This is a large campsite at the back of a large lake (9.5 miles 
>> around)
>> --We're a hundred yards from the lake.
>> --You'll be in a Ponderosa Pine forest at 3518.2 feet elevation.
>> --This site is bordered on the back by the El Dorado National Forest.
>> [which stretches from our site to the Nevada border]
>> ---This is car camping at its best::
>> -The paved road goes almost right to the campsites.
>> -Great dirt, pine needles, soft forest floor to sleep on.
>> -Picnic tables, fire rings, BBQ's, plenty FRESH water await you.
>> -Fire wood can be purchased or scounged or each car bring 2 pieces...
>> -Lovely wooden outhouses w/ locking doors, cement floors, and vault 
>> toilets.
>> (vault toilets? )
>>
>> FYI-- At HWY.50 & Sly Park Rd. at left (north) is a Safeway if you 
>> need stuff.
>> -There is also a small store opposite the Park entrance.
>> FYI-- While we'll be having no meetings, the park has NO showers.
>> So bring bathing suit, & if we must, we'll hose you off [bring hose].
>> To expect:
>> swimming (floating), hiking (walking), tree sitting (under not in), 
>> GREAT weather (guaranteed), boating/canoeing (BYO boat or canoe),
>> fireside joke/song fest (voluntary), a great group of fun loving greens,
>> 8-)   and...The Secret Tunnel...(really!!, it's very long, very 
>> straight and very cool),
>> You may bring: Your food/beverage, tents, personal recreation stuff, 
>> Kids of any age,
>> dogs ON LEASH, acoustic instruments, Marshmallows etc...
>> In addition:
>> GP El Dorado Co. will accept a $10 donation per each adult staying 
>> overnight (one or two nights just 10 bucks).  This donation covers 
>> the cost of the site rental.  Any extra moneys can be donated back to 
>> the counties or region, or expended on good beer, or help with folks 
>> using a sliding scale. -Large family?  Brother-in-law not paying the 
>> rent?  Outa work?
>> Try our sliding scale.  GP of EDC takes pride in our slide.
>> Please take a break and join us, thanks,
>> Your hosts, Green Party of El Dorado Co. & the Central Region
>> 530.620.6659
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>> "IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN." (George 
>> Elliot)
>> --In this case a happy camper...
>>
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