"Gear (what to bring) and
News"
2001
- an EDA Odyssey
to
Phoenicia New York Earth Milky Way Alpha Quadrant
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modification performed: 07.13.2001 21:46:24
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The
latest news from Tammy 07.11.2001:
First
off, so far it looks as though the weather is going
to hold out for us.
I've been watching it at weather.com and
decided to send you all the link in
case you want to keep an eye on it yourselves -
especially after Wednesday
morning :-)
Local
Weather - Phoenicia, NY (12464)
Second, I called and confirmed us at the Sleepy
Hollow Campgrounds (same
place we stayed last year) and all is well :-)
Just a reminder (since I
couldn't remember myself and so it was not put on
the page), the cost per
person per night for camping is $9 (she said it went
up a $1, but I didn't
even remember what it was last year...)- not as
cheap as Steve's was, but
pretty fair, I think :-)
Also remember that the showers are coin operated, so
be sure to have a couple
quarters if you plan to use them :-) As I
remember from last year, the water
temp fluctuated horribly at times, so take an extra
quarter or two in case
getting it adjusted uses up your first one - lol.
I also seem to remember
that there was electricity in the bathroom (thank
God - I have to have my
blow dryer and curling iron :-P Yes, I'm
spoiled rotten and don't plan to
rough it :-P hehe) .
She said water levels are good and not as low as
they were the last two years
(they were low last year too, right?), so tubing
should be good :-)
For those of you keeping track, you may have noticed
that Gina Brumley and
David Beery were not on the last attendee update -
unfortunately, Gina
couldn't find a way there since her hubby had to
work and David's company
looks to be going under, and so he's gonna be
looking for a job.....
You may also have noticed that there were two new
names - Beth Johnson, who
will be coming up with Gerrit, and Chris
Schernwetter (Sherm), who should be
arriving Saturday morning :-) (Not sure if
he's an EDA or a friend of
Gerrit's? Gerrit? :-)
Let me know if there is any other info you guys need
that I haven't thought
of :_)
Tammy :-)
...News
from Tammy, and what to bring - 07.09.2001:
Hey
fellow EDA campers,
The
time is drawing near for Bearsville 2001 at the Sleepy
Hollow Campsite in Phoenicia NY...and, we are very
fortunate that nearly 40 happy EDA campers plan to
attend -- give me a DOUBLE WOOHOO!!. But now is
the time when everybody starts asking, "What
should I bring?" More than anything, bring
yourself! We take care of each other, so don't
worry! Nobody starves, gets stranded behind, or does
without when EDA's are around.
However,
if you want to be prepared, here are some helpful
reminders. First, camping at these events lives
the theme "What's yours is mine, what's mine is
yours," so be willing to share what you got and
always try to bring a little extra if you can, but of
course, respect the belongings of others (like I need
to point that out to EDA's :-).
The
following list will serve as a MAJOR reminder
for all those who might forget the little things to
bring.
-
Cash
is king -- First, you'll need $5 to $8.75
per night that you plan on staying at the site,
and you'll probably need to buy some
food/drinks/etc. when you get there or, better
yet, bring some food and drink with you!!!
Plan on extra $$$ if you plan on any
extracurricular activities or shopping in
Woodstock. Also, there will probably be the annual
good-bye breakfast at a local eatery.
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Shower
Facilities - coin operated showers are available,
quite near the tent campsites.
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-
Toilet
Paper -- There are toilet facilities at the
Showers Facilities building, and there IS often
toilet paper supplied, but DO NOT count on it
being there. Paper has always been in demand the
past few years, so it's best to bring your own
supply just in case.
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-
Flashlight
w/extra batteries -- There are minimal lights at
the camp site except what you bring, so plan on
having something to light your way.
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-
Your
pre-made tape for the 5th annual EDA
Share-the-music tape grab bag. Just put on artists
that you love, especially up and coming acts.
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A
jug or bottles of water -- Water was another
"in-demand" item.
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-
Snack
food -- Most meals are hot dogs, hamburgers and
such, which we can always buy when we get up
there. But snack food is something you can
buy cheaper at home and bring your favorite.
Plus, everyone gets hungry at different times and
lots of snack food keeps everyone happy until meal
time.
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Folding
chairs -- Or plan on sitting on the ground -- a
lot
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-
Sleeping
bag, blanket, a warm throw, or something, just
anything to keep warm. If the past four
years tell us anything, it is that the Catskills
can get down right cold at night, even in late
July. Plan on weather potentially in the
40-50 degree range at night, I'll try to remember
to let you all know the weekend forecast for the
area the Wednesday before the event.
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-
A
towel, soap, etc. if you plan on showering. Also,
toothpaste and other toiletries you just can't (or
don't want to) live without.
For
the extra prepared:
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A
tent would be great, but usually there is extra
room with other EDAs. In the past being
"tent roomies" has been a great way to
get to know other people. Kinda like and EDA
version of Big Brother ;-)
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-
An
air mattress or foam pad -- the ground gets hard
after the first night.
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-
A
cooler -- even empty is fine, we'll fill it soon
enough.
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Good
walking shoes/sandals that you don't care a lot
about because they'll possibly get ruined. Mine
did last year :-/
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A
warm sweater/jacket for around the campfire at
night.
Other
notes:
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Parking
-- There is somewhat limited space to park in the
campground without blocking someone in or
occupying prime camp sites.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE think of others before you
pull up and block everyone else (EDAs and others)
from access to campsites. There IS plenty of open
parking in other areas of the campsite close by.
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-
Late
arrivals -- it WILL be dark, but just find
your way to the Tent Site. We are in the same
place as last year, and for those new here, see
the Directions page on this website..
If
you have any other questions please don't hesitate to e-mail
me. Rob, the kids and I are heading up
Thursday morning the 19th, so don't expect return
e-mails after that time.
See
ya there!!!!
Tammy
:-) AnnualBearsville@aol.com
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