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06 Aug 04 - 12:06 AM (#1241183) Subject: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg For those who like to plan ahead, start planning now...Sunnycamp will be the first weekend in October and it will be early this year. We will have it in the small camp we had it in two years ago, not where we had it last year. It will be in Nahcotta, Washington, on the Long Beach Peninsula. On map, look for mouth of Columbia River, and go north up the peninsula there. It is a very beautiful location...facilities are OK..nothing special. Cabins are plain, unheated. The main lodge has a nice fireplace and a good size kitchen. Shower/bathrooms in a separate building. Cost is $50. Attendance is small, given that we are not too close to too many people (and love it that way)...but it is really nice to have the smaller group..cooking and everything is so easy. It's about 3.5 hours from Seattle, about 3 or so from Portland. This will be the third year. It's right on the waters of Willapa Bay, and right near the Ark restaurant (very famous). Get a carload of people together and come down. I don't think it conflicts with the Jewish holy days this year, as it did last year. It probably does conflict with Silver Falls in Oregon, but such is life. mg |
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06 Aug 04 - 07:55 PM (#1241485) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: David Ingerson Thanks for organizing this, Mary. I sure hope I can make it this year! David |
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06 Aug 04 - 08:51 PM (#1241511) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg You must..it is small, simple and very nice. On what seems to me sacred ground -- winter camp site of Chief Nahcotta. Will be close to cranberry harvest time and on oyster grounds..try to come from near and far...do you know when Silver Falls is? mg |
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06 Aug 04 - 10:58 PM (#1241546) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: open mike i am putting it on my calendar!! what is included for $50? i would be surprised if that is for meals, too?! more info please, Laurel |
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06 Aug 04 - 11:19 PM (#1241552) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Amergin 10 bucks a shower....five bucks each time you use the loo...and 20 bucks a meal...3 bucks for each bottle of beer...1.50 for each soda and coffe or tea...and 75 cents for each glass of water. |
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07 Aug 04 - 12:36 PM (#1241768) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg He's joshing you...for $50 you get a potluck meal on Friday evening (country store nearby if you need to pick up anything)and all meals through brunch Sunday and we all do the cooking...fairly standard camp-type food. Leftover sack lunches or sandwiches. Vegetarian and carnivore options...lots of beans and rice and lentils if you want to cook up your own stuff. It's a small group so cooking so far has not been a problem and we have had some memorable salmon dinners (if the fish are running we will have a salmon dinner with lots of cranberry offerings too). mg |
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07 Aug 04 - 01:51 PM (#1241880) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Amergin Yep, I was just kidding around. I think 50 bucks for the weekend is a good deal....especially for the wonderful music and food and the nice gathering aof good people. |
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07 Aug 04 - 05:46 PM (#1242025) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Barbara We'll be there, mary. Blessings, Barbara |
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07 Aug 04 - 08:24 PM (#1242106) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg Wonderful. it will be at the original camp. Hey, let's call it an official Mudcat gathering and people will come from far away. I'll start another thread in a couple of weeks. mg |
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08 Aug 04 - 04:40 PM (#1242702) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: GUEST,Fred Maslan I have put this on my calendar, I hope to come. Will there be info at song circle? Fred |
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08 Aug 04 - 10:34 PM (#1242883) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg Song circle in Seattle? Yes..or I'll dig up the old website and update it...are you from Seattle? Guess it is not too soon to write stuff up for various newsletters. mg |
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08 Aug 04 - 10:35 PM (#1242885) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Amergin I may not be able to make it this time....got a big thing occurring about that time. |
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11 Aug 04 - 09:28 PM (#1245390) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: GUEST,Fred Maslan Yes I am from Seattle. |
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16 Aug 04 - 10:54 PM (#1249086) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Barbara Waugh! Mark just pointed out to me that the play we are both in (Anne of Avonlea) closes Oct 2. I'm not sure what we can do. Come Sunday morning late? Poop. Blessings, Barbara |
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17 Aug 04 - 09:51 PM (#1249922) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg oh rats.. Actually I wrote something yesterday but it didn't psot. I was toying with the idea of changing the date if the camp was free...but I think I had better not...the weather deteriorates rapidly later in the month and I know of several music conflicts..and I work weekends now and have the first weekend off...let's keep putting oru ehads together and maybe we will think of something.....mg |
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17 Aug 04 - 11:24 PM (#1249978) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Miken Mary......beenlooking at my schedule and it seriously looks like I'll be able to make it this year! Am planning on it, then. PM me as to where to send the check, I am really looking forward to it. Mike |
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18 Aug 04 - 03:27 PM (#1250654) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg Mike..are you also available the following week? I have a conflict but I am thinking of switching..Barb and Mark..could you make it the next weekend? The weekends after that are impossible. mg |
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18 Aug 04 - 04:38 PM (#1250723) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Barbara Yes! Well, Mark can definitely can make it Oct 9; I may be able to finagle it. Blessings, Barbara |
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18 Aug 04 - 05:29 PM (#1250768) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: open mike i always wondered how to spell finagle?? |
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18 Aug 04 - 08:58 PM (#1250956) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: David Ingerson Hi Mary, Just found out that the Corvallis retreat at Silver Falls is that first weekend in October. I would love to come to Sunny Camp but our family has such a wonderful tradition of activities on the way home from Silver Falls--which we've been doing for 20 years or more now--that I wouldn't want to break from it. Unfortunately, I can't do it the second weekend either. Wah! Maybe next year. David |
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18 Aug 04 - 09:06 PM (#1250960) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg I will call a few people and see if they can make it on the 9th...Silver Falls is always a conflict unfortunately...I am supposed to volunteer at a camp for abused girls the weekend of the 9th but I am also supposed to work...every weekend... If people have a mailing list of people who would not mind being contacted and would possibly want to go, could you please ask them how the first or second weekend pan out? Other weekends are just out. mg |
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20 Aug 04 - 08:18 PM (#1252589) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg People who are likely to attend please PM me asap or email mgarvey@pacifier.com. If we need to change the date we probably can. I just called the camp and it is free. I do have a conflict on the 9th but I could break it if I had definite commitments. This is such a small camp that a few definite people are crucial to make or break even. Weekend of the 16th would be great but conflicts with a Gordon Bok concert in Seattle that I might try to get to. 23rd has no conflicts except I heard from L. in Portland that she probably can't mkae it I think. Later in the month is actually better for me but weather is more iffy. I will eliminate last weekend from consideration for that reason. So let's hear from you..2nd is what is scheduled..conflicts with Silver Falls. 9th is a possibility..bad for me but I'll adjust. 16th is almost for sure out. 23rd is a possibility. 30th is out. mg |
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21 Aug 04 - 02:10 AM (#1252788) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Miken Mary, The ninth is OK for me............I also want to go to Gordon Bok, but the 23rd is a possibility as well. Weather isn't a problem for me; I grew up here! Mike |
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21 Aug 04 - 02:13 AM (#1252791) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Amergin the 23rd is a possibility....the baby should be born by then.... |
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21 Aug 04 - 03:22 PM (#1252968) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg Baby..say what? Whose baby? Where? Bring it along. I love babies. mg |
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21 Aug 04 - 03:34 PM (#1252977) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: Barbara I think the trick will be getting it here from NSW. 9th works; 23 works better. I have something else I'm supposed to be doing the weekend of the 9th, but maybe can shuffle things a bit. I'll call and talk to you. Blessings, Barbara |
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21 Aug 04 - 11:10 PM (#1253199) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: GUEST,Fred Maslan The ninth may work but I need to know asap Fred |
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21 Aug 04 - 11:15 PM (#1253205) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg 9th is probably at least 80% probability now. mg |
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22 Aug 04 - 03:44 PM (#1253657) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg OFFICIAL PRONOUNCEMENT: It will be the 9th. I had to get a notice i flyer. Later in the month the weather gets too wet at times. No problem about the baby, we will birth it there....mg |
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23 Aug 04 - 12:28 AM (#1254125) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg Here is a rudimentary web site..will fill in as time allows. http://www.angelfire.com/folk/sunnycamp2004/ I do need help in getting the word out to Washington, Oregon and B.C. folk newsletters and I know time is short...can anyone help out? |
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23 Aug 04 - 11:20 PM (#1254993) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg try this url instead.. http://www.angelfire.com/folk/sunnycamp/ : click here |
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23 Aug 04 - 11:31 PM (#1255004) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: open mike my band just got a gig for the Oct 2-3 so I am glad the camp is the next weekend as i might be able to go! |
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24 Aug 04 - 12:25 AM (#1255033) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: mg that is so great..I was just telling someone that I was hoping you could make it but I thought it might be too late in the month given your other plans...I am hoping others from here and there will show up. The music so far has been just great..of course you never know who will show up, like at a potluck And the food has been quite exceptional I think for camp food..the salmon dinners wouldn't have been any better in the Ark..OK, so breakfasts were pretty standard... But the site itself is magic and a sacred site, if my instincts are correct. It is near the winter campgrounds of Chief Nahcotta. I was by there tonight clocking the distances and it was all misty...and it is really fun to see the cranberry harvest if you never have..just like in the movies... So anyone who is planning a road trip or anotehr Mudcat journey, thin about it. You actually could hit silver falls in Corvallis Oregon, then Sunnycamp..oh and then Gordon Bok is coming to Seattle, Bellingham and Mount Hood in Oregon. That should be great...I think Silver Falls sells out..I don't have a contact for them but maybe someone else does..or Google and see what you get. mg |
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30 Aug 04 - 06:36 PM (#1260173) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 2 From: open mike original announcement thread.. |
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12 Sep 04 - 03:42 PM (#1270217) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: Genie As I told you via mail, Mary, unfortunately I can't make Sunnycamp this year, but it sounds like you're gonna have a great gathering. I may have rounded up a new recruit for you at the PFS second-Saturday song circle (try saying that without spitting or whistling!) ;-D last night. She should be contacting you shortly. Hope the sun's out for youse guys on Willapa Bay -- just so long as it also blesses San Diego with its presence, since I'll be down there while Sunnycamp's happening. |
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12 Sep 04 - 08:27 PM (#1270544) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg cool. It's always sort of a gamble out here because it is far from most of the people I personally know. So far we have had a good size group..small but very good singers. I am absolutely crazy about the location..right in the heart of the local oyster industry. Hope everyone who is thinking of coming signs up soon...I am about to start shopping for staples etc. and it helps to have a good idea of how many. Of course, we just give any unused food to either people attending who might need it or a local food bank so it really isn't a problem. Pay up now....mg |
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12 Sep 04 - 11:50 PM (#1270717) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: Mudjack OK Mary, No promises, but I will attempt to drop in on Sat morning and spend the day. I have pending things that might prevent me from making it, but I'll try. The sun is quaranteed to shine on that day. Right? Mudjack |
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13 Sep 04 - 12:09 AM (#1270730) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: GUEST,amergin Mary, I am still a maybe...I will let you know one way or the other when it comes ;) |
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13 Sep 04 - 12:31 PM (#1271227) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg Hooray for Mudjack and Amergin...we'll help with the countdown for the baby if he or she has not arrived yet. mg |
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13 Sep 04 - 05:48 PM (#1271443) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: GUEST,reggie miles Nutz! I was hopin' but it now appears I have two musical events to attend on the 9th. |
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13 Sep 04 - 11:12 PM (#1271669) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg darn. that would have been fun if you had made it. mg |
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19 Sep 04 - 09:10 PM (#1276023) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg Hi again. Got some of the shopping done for it. It looks like it will be a smaller group this year, not that it has ever been huge, or will be ever...just too far away..Beautiful weather today. The last few days have been pretty rainy so I hope we made our quota for the season. If you are thinking about coming, please do..you can come for part of the weekend and split the cost. Get together a carpool and the ride will be lovely. We have a great cluster of very musical people and I guarantee we will raise the roof. Directions: Also see web page. But in general: Get to Long Beach Peninsula. From north, you can come via Olympia, Raymond, around Willapa Bay. If it is raining pretty hard, it might be easier to go to Longview, Astoria and then Long Beach. From Portland, probably Longview, Astoria, Long Beach. From Longview, if it is a beautiful day, the prettiest drive is through Longview, Cathlamet, Long Beach. Takes you pretty high in the hills though. Have a map with you. There are a couple of confusing places where you can take two ways to get here..either way will be OK but it is best if you have a map or print one from Mapquest. Get to the town of Long Beach. Go through the main part of town, through the stop light (you also pass through Seaview, and it also has a stop light. Long Beach officially starts around MacDonald's. After the town things out, go to Ocean Park, about 8 or so miles. It has a stop light too. Jack's store will be on the right. Great little general store if you need any thing. Flashlight??? Turn right at the stoplight at Jack's. Go about 1 mile or so to where the road t's. Turn left. Go about another mile. If it is daylight, no problem. You will see signs that say Port of Peninsula...it is about 1/4 mile past the Port. the street itself is about 274th I think. Drive really slowly past that point. There will be a white house, and then a stand of trees. Right where those trees are is the camp. It will have a hard to read sign that says Camp Morehead. Turn in and park in the grassy field. Camp should be open around 3. Doesn't hurt to get there early if you can. Watch out for deer and maybe even a bear on the road (mostly deer). If one jumps in front of your car and you miss it, expect a couple more to jump after it. Pick a cabin, light a fire in the lodge, make tea or whatever. I am not sure what time I am coming..hopefully 3 or so but it might be later. You're only about two miles from beach. Reverse steps, go back to Jack's, stay on same road through stoplight and there is the ocean. Better visit the ocean while you are here. if it is daylight and you want to see cranberry harvesting, go up Pioneer Road or Cranberry road..someone is probably harvesting. That will put you on Sandridge road. Just go north on Sandridge until you come to the stop sign, go through it and you will be very near the Port of Peninsula and Sunnycamp. After dark, watch for flashlights etc. tied to the sign. If you get lost, go back to Jack's and ask how to get to Camp Morehead. If you miss the sign, which is easy in the dark, and you come to the Harbor View Motel, you have come just a tiny ways to far. Backtrack slowly..from that driecton camp will be on left side of the road. From Jack's, it will be on right side of the road. Just call or email me for more information..360-642-8049 or mgarvey@pacifier.com. mg |
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19 Sep 04 - 11:04 PM (#1276078) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: Barbara What's the travel time from Portland, again, mary? I seem to be dedicated to spreading myself thin this fall. Blessings, Barbara |
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19 Sep 04 - 11:15 PM (#1276083) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg About 2.5 to 3 hours...and you had better show up... mg |
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20 Sep 04 - 02:00 AM (#1276133) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg I should reword that in case it didn't come across as teasing instead of commanding...I would be sorely distressed if you were unable to make it due to other pressing committments. mg |
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20 Sep 04 - 02:12 AM (#1276138) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: Amergin LOL sounded like you were going to send some toughs with baseball bats to go collect her if she didn't show up... |
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20 Sep 04 - 01:09 PM (#1276528) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: Barbara Ooo, ooo, I am so worried. Actually, mary, I will be there. It's just that finagle I was telling you about. I have to be in Portland Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon and I am calculating my travel time. For practical purposes, it means I probably will not be there Friday night, but Mark will. And, guys, what I heard in mary's post above was that I helped her change her mind about what weekend to hold this, and she would be mightily unhappy (p*ssed) if I failed to show after she swapped the date to accomodate me (and others). Blessings, Barbara PS what date is the Astoria bridge closed to cars, mary? |
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20 Sep 04 - 02:07 PM (#1276577) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg Oh nothing quite so serious. I am just glad you will be able to make it. I can guarantee some really great music. As usual, I am disappointed we are not attracting more local people but maybe we will. KMUN is promoting it. mg |
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20 Sep 04 - 03:28 PM (#1276633) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg Thanks for reminding about bridge...it will be Sunday morning some time....I iwll need to check more on this. It is just as quick I think to go the Washington way though..and much prettier. mg |
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20 Sep 04 - 07:40 PM (#1276817) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg Here is a mapquest map. http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&searchtype=address&cat=&address=&city=Nahcotta&state=WA&zipcode=&search=%20%20Search%20%20&searchtab=address Don't you live west of Portland Barbara? Mightened it be easier to head up the coast through Astoria? mg |
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20 Sep 04 - 07:42 PM (#1276818) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: mg re bridge closure? I just heard from a lady at the Chinook Observer that it is not completely closed...one lane is open except maybe when people start out. Getting across can be tedious in one lane though I bet. My guess is going to be a couple of hours..something like 9 a.m. to 11 a.m...mg |
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20 Sep 04 - 08:38 PM (#1276853) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: GUEST,amergin I like the washington side anyways much prettier and less drivers. |
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21 Sep 04 - 03:49 PM (#1277591) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: Barbara WELL, you're right, it would...if I didn't have to be in Portland, mary. Blessings, Barbara |
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16 Aug 05 - 12:30 PM (#1543192) Subject: RE: Sunnycamp Washington State USA Oct 9 2004 From: open mike last years' thread revisited.. |