Thanks for checking on this site today!

I'll go ahead and reserve it tomorrow. It will be $72 to reserve, and
while I don't require us to share this cost, I will accept donations
towards this fee. I repeat: this is NOT an obligation or requirement.
Donate if you are able or want to. Not donating won't be held against
you. I hope this seems fair to everyone.

I think the idea of crepe tape to delineate our area is a great one. I
don't know if I will be able to arrive on site at 10am myself to hold the
spot, but whoever ends up doing this should be the one to string the tape.

I will bring as many as 4 camping chairs, provided they fit in my car. :)

We WILL have a BBQ for the potluck! Kathy, if you get a chance, can you
send out a current potluck menu?

Thanks to everyone for helping to bring this together. I can't wait!

Eclipse


--
eclipse@tuliphead.com / barbara reece
nihil declaro.

Count me in as a financial contributor.

I'm not sure we can get to the site at 10am, but we'll probably be
there early-ish to help set up.

Lisa and Robb

Hi everyone,

So far 25 people have RSVP'ed, probably not all will
show, but I think it would be fair if we came up with
a set amount that each person contribute. That way we
avoid having some people contribute $5 or $10 and some
contributing none. If we make it $2, $2.50, or $3 per
person across the board, I don't imagine that would be
a hardship on anyone. If we pony up the amount prior
to the event, any extra dollars could be used toward
crepe paper, balloons, napkins, extra trash bags etc.

=)

--- Lisa Lazar wrote:

> Count me in as a financial contributor.
>
> I'm not sure we can get to the site at 10am, but
> we'll probably be
> there early-ish to help set up.
>
> Lisa and Robb
>
>
>
>
>


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True, we should all contribute to the costs of this event. However, rather than publish Eclipse's snail mail address online and have all of us send her piddly checks, why don't we have a "hat" at the event to collect these contributions with $5 as a suggested amount. (Unless Eclipse needs the funds beforehand. . . )
As for extra funds used for crepe paper, etc., I think we should just declare what each of us will bring with the idea that it will be our donation to the party. We already have the utensils and eating paraphernalia covered, the BBQ briquets, and a case of bottled water that I know of. What's everyone else willing to contribute?


----Original Message----
From: lauracam1976@yahoo.com
Date: 07/17/2006 11:25
To:
Subj: Re: [LbNCA] Re: Shindig location







Hi everyone,

So far 25 people have RSVP'ed, probably not all will
show, but I think it would be fair if we came up with
a set amount that each person contribute. That way we
avoid having some people contribute $5 or $10 and some
contributing none. If we make it $2, $2.50, or $3 per
person across the board, I don't imagine that would be
a hardship on anyone. If we pony up the amount prior
to the event, any extra dollars could be used toward
crepe paper, balloons, napkins, extra trash bags etc.

=)

--- Lisa Lazar wrote:

> Count me in as a financial contributor.
>
> I'm not sure we can get to the site at 10am, but
> we'll probably be
> there early-ish to help set up.
>
> Lisa and Robb
>
>
>
>
>

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~~Doublesaj & Old Blue~~


P 68 F 684 X 107

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I like the collection hat idea very much, and if more than the $72 fee is collected, maybe
Eclipse can reimburse anybody who wishes to be reimbursed for other items. But I agree
with Eclipse that one shouldn't feel obligated to pay anything, and anyone bringing
decorations or food for the potluck should not expect to be reimbursed (although it may
end up that they are). I'd hate for money issues to turn anyone sour on letterboxing
events. Maybe leftover funds can be carried over to the next event!

Also, I should be able to get to the location early - guess that means I should be in charge
of crepe paper, huh?

-- Princess Lea

P.S. Don't know if I can make it to Davis on the 30th, but I did pass along the info to
Cherokee Rose 2, who is the "other" letterboxer who will be in town at the same time.

--- In LbNCA@yahoogroups.com, "doublesaj@..." wrote:
>
>
> True, we should all contribute to the costs of this event. However, rather than publish
Eclipse's snail mail address online and have all of us send her piddly checks, why don't we
have a "hat" at the event to collect these contributions with $5 as a suggested amount.
(Unless Eclipse needs the funds beforehand. . . )
> As for extra funds used for crepe paper, etc., I think we should just declare what each of
us will bring with the idea that it will be our donation to the party. We already have the
utensils and eating paraphernalia covered, the BBQ briquets, and a case of bottled water
that I know of. What's everyone else willing to contribute?
>
>
> ----Original Message----
> From: lauracam1976@...
> Date: 07/17/2006 11:25
> To:
> Subj: Re: [LbNCA] Re: Shindig location
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> So far 25 people have RSVP'ed, probably not all will
> show, but I think it would be fair if we came up with
> a set amount that each person contribute. That way we
> avoid having some people contribute $5 or $10 and some
> contributing none. If we make it $2, $2.50, or $3 per
> person across the board, I don't imagine that would be
> a hardship on anyone. If we pony up the amount prior
> to the event, any extra dollars could be used toward
> crepe paper, balloons, napkins, extra trash bags etc.
>
> =)
>
> --- Lisa Lazar wrote:
>
> > Count me in as a financial contributor.
> >
> > I'm not sure we can get to the site at 10am, but
> > we'll probably be
> > there early-ish to help set up.
> >
> > Lisa and Robb
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ~~Doublesaj & Old Blue~~
>
>
> P 68 F 684 X 107
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Hi all,

I went ahead and reserved Area C at MHSP for Sunday, August 27, for $72.
This does have a BBQ pit and there will be a BBQ!

Someone needs to be at the site between 10-10:30 am to physically claim it
for the day. Nobody will be there to do it for us and there is nowhere to
check in, we just need to be there by then to stake the claim. We don't
need to figure out right now who that should be, but if anyone wants to
volunteer, that's fine too. :)

I want to stress again that I don't think anyone should feel obligated to
pay as part of attending this event. I think one of the great things
about Letterboxing is that participation doesn't require dues, fees, or
lots of expensive equipment; another is that it has a vibrant community of
people who enjoy coming together and doing things for each other, such as
giving advice, planting letterboxes, and manning the grill! I will pass
the hat and ask participants to give if they can, but not to feel
obligated. I don't want to presume upon anyone's financial situation or
make anyone feel as though they cannot participate, and I feel certain
that things will balance out anyway.

I also agree with the idea of divvying up any remaining money to reimburse
anyone who laid out a lot on the potluck, such as for grillables,
plates/napkins/etc, or whatever else we determine appropriate.. I'm sure
it'll work out when we get there.

Kathy, when you get a chance, we'd still like to see the menu so far! I
haven't yet committed to bringing anything and I'd like to see what is
still needed. Thanks!

Eclipse

On Mon, July 17, 2006 1:45 pm, Lea Shangraw Fox wrote:
> I like the collection hat idea very much, and if more than the $72 fee is
> collected, maybe
> Eclipse can reimburse anybody who wishes to be reimbursed for other items.
> But I agree
> with Eclipse that one shouldn't feel obligated to pay anything, and anyone
> bringing
> decorations or food for the potluck should not expect to be reimbursed
> (although it may
> end up that they are). I'd hate for money issues to turn anyone sour on
> letterboxing
> events. Maybe leftover funds can be carried over to the next event!
>
> Also, I should be able to get to the location early - guess that means I
> should be in charge
> of crepe paper, huh?
>
> -- Princess Lea
>
--
eclipse@tuliphead.com / barbara reece
nihil declaro.

Hey All,

Just got back from a fabu vacation and am ready to focus on potlucking!

Below are the committments so far - please let me know what you plan to
bring as soon as you can if you haven't so far. If anything appears to be
sorely missing as the date nears, I'll let you know! I know there are a
number of vegetarians coming (including your's truly), but please let us
know if there are any other dietary restrictions that we all can consider
accomodating.


*Bay Area Shoreline Shindig*
*Potluck Sign-Ups*



*Team Tysonosaurus*

Veggie Dogs

Buns

Chips/Salsa

Water

*DKK*

Pasta Salad

Brownies

Cookies

Iced Tea/Lemonade

*Grumpy Grinch*

BBQ Utensils and Grill Mastering

Charcoal

Fruit Salad

Utensils/Cups/Napkins/Plates

Recycle/Trash Bags

*Dem XX Men*

Sir Wasano's Salad (veg.)

Sodas

*Princess Lea*

Quinoa Salad

*Red SF*

Chips/Guacamole

Hot Dogs and something veggie
Buns

Can't wait to meet everyone!
Kathy
Team Tysonosaurus

On 7/17/06, Eclipse wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I went ahead and reserved Area C at MHSP for Sunday, August 27, for $72.
> This does have a BBQ pit and there will be a BBQ!
>
> Someone needs to be at the site between 10-10:30 am to physically claim it
> for the day. Nobody will be there to do it for us and there is nowhere to
> check in, we just need to be there by then to stake the claim. We don't
> need to figure out right now who that should be, but if anyone wants to
> volunteer, that's fine too. :)
>
> I want to stress again that I don't think anyone should feel obligated to
> pay as part of attending this event. I think one of the great things
> about Letterboxing is that participation doesn't require dues, fees, or
> lots of expensive equipment; another is that it has a vibrant community of
> people who enjoy coming together and doing things for each other, such as
> giving advice, planting letterboxes, and manning the grill! I will pass
> the hat and ask participants to give if they can, but not to feel
> obligated. I don't want to presume upon anyone's financial situation or
> make anyone feel as though they cannot participate, and I feel certain
> that things will balance out anyway.
>
> I also agree with the idea of divvying up any remaining money to reimburse
> anyone who laid out a lot on the potluck, such as for grillables,
> plates/napkins/etc, or whatever else we determine appropriate.. I'm sure
> it'll work out when we get there.
>
> Kathy, when you get a chance, we'd still like to see the menu so far! I
> haven't yet committed to bringing anything and I'd like to see what is
> still needed. Thanks!
>
> Eclipse
>
>
> On Mon, July 17, 2006 1:45 pm, Lea Shangraw Fox wrote:
> > I like the collection hat idea very much, and if more than the $72 fee
> is
> > collected, maybe
> > Eclipse can reimburse anybody who wishes to be reimbursed for other
> items.
> > But I agree
> > with Eclipse that one shouldn't feel obligated to pay anything, and
> anyone
> > bringing
> > decorations or food for the potluck should not expect to be reimbursed
> > (although it may
> > end up that they are). I'd hate for money issues to turn anyone sour on
> > letterboxing
> > events. Maybe leftover funds can be carried over to the next event!
> >
> > Also, I should be able to get to the location early - guess that means I
> > should be in charge
> > of crepe paper, huh?
> >
> > -- Princess Lea
> >
> --
> eclipse@tuliphead.com / barbara reece
> nihil declaro.
>
>
>


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