[GP-Eldorado-n] THE 11th annual Green Campout-> official recreational notice

[Michael Borenstein]

Hello El Dorado Green Party list members

Yep, it's almost the same notice as last time, 'cept the date & cost
have been adjusted slightly to accommodate any broke or calender 
challenged folks.

So ->
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, camp-out alumni,

You are invited...  :-)  
The 11th annual northern CA great green camp-out is just weeks away.
Come take a break from the politics and socialtics of the day.
Folks, and their friends, from every and anywhere are invited and welcome,
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 11th Annual Northern California Green Camp-out invites you for a 
three day weekend, or any portion thereof.

When:
-July 30, 31, & Aug 1st 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, or 530.620.4364  <thebor at jps.org>
(email is OK, but phone calls get answered quicker)
Sly Park info: 530.295.6824, 530.295.6810
<www.eid.org>,  <recreation at eid.org>

How & How much?:
No reservations needed, plenty of space you, your friends & family. 
Just arrive at main gate, tell'em you're with the party (Green)
at Dogwood camp, pay $15.00 per car/per day. 
Dogs are $5.00 ea., per day for any size dog
(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 east through the three stoplights on HWY. 50 in Placerville.
-Continue east 13 miles on 50 to the Sly Park exit (in Pollock Pines).
-Take exit, turn right (south) onto Sly Park Road.
-Continue 4.3 (5?) miles to the Park entrance on your left.
-Dogwood camp is 3.7 miles straight into the park from Park entrance.
(go slow, this a long 3.7 miles with about 152 sharp turns)
-The site (on left) has a sign: 'Dogwood'. 
We will put something... green 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 back of 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 some...
-Lovely wooden outhouses w/ locking doors/cement floors, & 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.
More 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 greens,
and...
A 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 - 530.620.4364

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"IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN." 
(George  Elliot)
--In this case a happy camper...