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JoyMongerJim
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It's gonna happen! Let's have a potluck picnic on Saturday, May 17. We'll meet any time before noon (there'll be some arriving on Friday) at Valley of the Rogue State Park, alongside Interstate 5 near Gold Hill in southern Oregon. Bring whatever you need and something to share, and we'll have a great time!
Bring a potluck dish for the picnic (there'll be a tabletop propane grill, in case something needs cooking or heating), your own tableware, and a smile! Bring a friend, if you like, or an outdoor game to share, or fishing gear (this is the world-famous Rogue River, ya know!) [oops -- Lovinheart says trout season isn't open yet!], or a kite or a bicycle ....
If you're coming from a distance, you can bring camping gear -- camping is available there at the park [and they've assured me there'll be plenty of spaces], or just sleep in the highway Rest Area at the same location! -- or plan to stay at a nearby motel in Gold Hill or Rogue River.
Some of us will make a whole weekend of it, arriving on Friday, the 16th, to get an early start, then setting up the potluck kitchen space and playing in the park on Saturday. We're looking into the rental of a yurt, for sleeping space and emergency shelter (see info posted by pns, below), and planning a wildflower hike on Lower Table Rock for Sunday. If you want to camp with us, bring acoustic music instruments for the evening campfire circles. (Or skip the potluck, and the camping, and just join us for the wildflower walk -- but let's get together, one way or another!)
There's a planning forum called "2008 Get Together Ideas" in the USA - Oregon area of the forums on this site. Please review the posts there, and below, for updated ideas and info.
Looking forward to meeting you soon!
[Edited on 5/16/2008 1:05 PM]
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| May 3, 2008 @ 8:26 PM |
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Redwicket
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HoooRaaaH...Oregon has a party hat!!!
I am quite surprised that Phil isn't the first one to RSVP  or Lovinheart... 
Oh and I wanted to make this suggestion, for those of you who have never been the
Oregon Vortex is in Gold Hill and really a neat place to check out...for more info
http://www.oregonvortex.com/
[Edited on 5/3/2008 10:14 PM]
[Edited on 5/3/2008 10:14 PM]
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| May 4, 2008 @ 6:56 AM |
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Lovinheart445
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Sorry people,, but have been busy...But am here now, and will RSVP
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| May 4, 2008 @ 6:58 AM |
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Lovinheart445
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Hey Red. Are you going to make it?
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| May 4, 2008 @ 9:19 AM |
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Panzer105
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Yikes, I would love to, but up to backside in alligators that weekend getting
new Amphitheater ready for Gunny's (me) Campout and Blues Jam the following weekend.... I coulda brought Chocolate... !!! (sigh)
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| May 4, 2008 @ 1:53 PM |
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Redwicket
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Alas Lovinheart, I am unable to make this one...perhaps there will be another gathering
planned for later in the summer that I Can make. My thoughts will be with you guys
though...and I can help with ideas, like the vortex.
Panzer, what a shameful plug for your event...I Like it, I like it...pay attention guys 
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| May 4, 2008 @ 9:51 PM |
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pns826
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Ahhh Red, I did write Jim , but it went to his personal profile, not this one.
Dqrn, you won't make it down! I was looking forward to meeting you. Alas, "That's life!" 
I completely forgot about the vortex, aka House of Mystery. Thanks for the reminder. Lots of nice lakes around the area too. Applegate, Lost Creek Lake, Willow, Fish Lake , 5 mile, etc. Southern Oregon is beautiful!! Especially this time of year. 
We will look forward to seeing those of you that make it. News coming on the Yurts, and camping spaces at Valley of the Rogue Park.. 
Have a dandy folks!! 
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| May 5, 2008 @ 12:27 PM |
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pns826
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Okay folks. Here is the information for you on Valley of the Rogue State Park. As much as I could find calling around. 
Reservations for a camp site and/or Yurts is made at Reservations Northwest 1-800-452-5687. You may call the park 541-582-3128, or the Register /booth at 541-582-1118. There is a day use area as Jim said. Yurts cost is from $25 to $40. These go fast according to my DIL.. You can just show up at the park and probably find a camping site. You with trailers and motor homes have that option.
Myself, I live about 20 miles from the park, and it is a quick drive for me, so I will not be camping. Jim lives approximately 35 miles away. I am not sure just what he has planned.
Another fun thing I thought of are the Jet Boat Rides down the Rogue from Grants Pass. It is a lot of fun and the meals at the OK Corral (nope not tombstone AZ) are great.
I hope we have more than 4 people show up this year. As Red said, we may have one later in the Summer someplace else. Jim and I are just trying to get this thing off the ground. Some of you people closeby showed interest. Let's hear from you again.
this is your chance to see magnificent Southern Oregon at it's finest...Weather permitting!! 
I'm Out!!! Phil
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| May 5, 2008 @ 12:54 PM |
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pns826
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oops! Here I am again! Sorry , but i am in the early stages of Alzheimers I guess. No not really.
You can find more info on Valley of the Rogue State Park at " www.Oregon state parks.org.
I hope this s you out!
It will be great to see you! Be there!! Do it!! Say Yes!! It's the REAL THING! You are in GOOD HANDS!!
C'ya!!
Phil
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| May 5, 2008 @ 5:34 PM |
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pns826
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So here you go guys!! Yurts are $27 /night!!
Phil
VALLEY OF THE ROGUE STATE PARK
A pleasant green oasis awaits you in southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. Valley of the Rogue Park has both a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along three miles of shoreline on the Rogue River. A meeting hall is available for groups. An easy, self-guided interpretive walking trail provides a relaxing 1.25 mile stroll along the river's edge.
Camp and play along the river made famous by novelist and avid fisherman Zane Grey. The campground is also a great place to stay while taking in the local culture, history, and recreation opportunities in the area. Stay with us while you take trips to Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves National Monument, historic Jacksonville, Ashland's Shakespeare Festival, or the Britt Music Festival. The park is ideally located to give you all of this, plus friendly local shops, museums, and sights of interest. We are open all year and have Discovery Rates from October 1st through April 30th. The Rogue Valley awaits your arrival!
(1.2mb; full park brochure and map; requires Acrobat)
(722k; just the campground map; requires Acrobat)
Vital stats
Two reservable day use areas, one reservable group meeting area, 88 full hookup, 59 electrical, 21 tent (maximum site 75 feet); 6 yurts; group tent (3 areas). Road connect wireless internet service (WI-FI). For information only, call (541)582-1118 or (800) 551- 6949. To make reservations, call (800) 452-5687.
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
May 1 to September 30
Full rate: $20
Electrical hookup: $20
Tent site: $16
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
Group (tent): $61
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Full rate: $16
Electrical hookup: $16
Tent site: $12
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
Group (tent): $40
Services
Camping Accessible camping Tent
Electric Full hookup Primitive
Yurts, cabins, tepees OR wagons Reservable group tent Showers
Dump station Reservations Meeting halls
Picnicking Reservable picnicking Wildlife watching
Bird watching Boating Boat ramp
Fishing Walking trail Bicycle trail
Special events Nature programs Athletics
Interpretive events Forest Waterways
Mountains Historic resources Historic trails
Interpretation Interpretive signs ADA restroom
Year-round Restrooms
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| May 6, 2008 @ 4:53 AM |
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Lovinheart445
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Thanks for the info Phil.. Btw...we need more people! And some women..
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| May 6, 2008 @ 2:25 PM |
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pns826
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Wes,
I have e mailed some who showed interest. Mostly women as they seem the most interested, We need more men also. Painter007, Justy, Willowy, and your friend from KF all may come. I am trying, but I can't force them to come. It is kind of like pulling teeth sometimes.
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| May 7, 2008 @ 12:40 AM |
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Justy1962
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I'm trying I am, I am. What do they mean group tent? Lori and I will share a Tent and Sharon if I can get her to come, maybe even Tami. My son sleeps in his own one man tent. Maybe we can just get a yurt.. heck I don't know we don't get off work till 5 on Friday. I'll I can say is I will try... Jessie
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| May 7, 2008 @ 8:48 PM |
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sybnann
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Ok , I am hoping to make it with my mom, some food, and maybe another girlfriend or so! We can probably only be there for the afternoon, as I dont have the means right now to camp or spend the night, but that should work anyway.
I look forward to meeting you guys!
Take care, Sybnann
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| May 8, 2008 @ 1:46 AM |
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Justy1962
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Okay, Sharon Lori Mike and I will be there Friday late.. trying to get a yurt reserved.
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| May 8, 2008 @ 1:47 AM |
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Justy1962
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Lovinheart you better show yourself!! luv ya Jessie 
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| May 8, 2008 @ 4:00 AM |
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Lovinheart445
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My My, Jim. This is looking better all the time!
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| May 8, 2008 @ 12:23 PM |
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JoyMongerJim
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Yes, Wes, it's looking good! I'm sorry Redwicket and Panzer couldn't make it, and a few others too, but maybe we can do another event later in the season, when some of those folks might be free to join us.
I talked to the officials at Valley of the Rogue State Park yesterday, and they told me there's one whole loop of campsites not yet in use, so if the other sites fill up, they'll open that section -- then whoever of us are camping can be in one area!
For our gathering spot and our potluck picnic on Saturday, we'll be in one of the two Day Use areas. Both are located to the right from the restroom building in the highway Rest Area. Just look for my banner in rainbow colors, draped in the trees -- it's actually a kite, that says "JoyMonger Jim" on it. If anybody gets there before I do, grab a picnic table! That'll be our spot!
-- Jim
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| May 13, 2008 @ 11:37 AM |
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sybnann
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HI there friends! I am looking forward to Saturday, and wanted to say that if we all do bring at least one friend, we just may have a sizable group! I am bringing two people!! My mother and my best friend in this town! 
Have a good week! 
Sybnann
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| May 13, 2008 @ 8:43 PM |
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Justy1962
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Jim, what time is the POT-LUCK????? Were coming in Friday late but we will be there..   
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