[GP-Eldorado-n] 9th Annual N. Cal. Green Campout - 7/25-27/2008

[Linda K Howard]

Hi,
Yes this looks like it's to me but you are on a b'cc
We're a bit late with the notice
but least we got it out before solstice.
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 ->

Dear greens, friends of greens, campout alumni,
You are invited...
The 9th annual northern California great green campout is 4 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...

-The 9th Annual Northern California Green Campout invites you for a 
three day weekend, or any portion thereof.

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.

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, 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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