Gathering.

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Thu May 17, 2007 9:28 pm

What do you think of July 14th and 15th for the Gathering this year?
It's Tighes idea...Haha.

Woody · Post by **Woody** » Fri May 18, 2007 7:44 am

July 14, 15 weekend will work out perfect for us! I'm off that weekend and the next couple of weekends I'll be in Toronto. I was worried that I'd miss The Gathering this year due to my schedule.

Could someone etch that date in stone for us crazy canucks please!!?

JRN · Post by **JRN** » Sat May 19, 2007 1:10 pm

Maybe Woodette could carve it in wood!

JN

Uffe · Post by **Uffe** » Mon May 21, 2007 4:35 pm

What date is the "Moose Regatta" this year Woody?

Woody · Post by **Woody** » Mon May 21, 2007 6:19 pm

Moose Regatta is June 29-July1. Full breakdown of events, lodging etc to come in another post.

Woody

drknap · Post by **drknap** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:41 pm

Is the July 14th and the 15th the finalized date? Should rev up the stoke- although given that I counted 40 kites last weekend at Reddy it doesn't appear that any momentum is needed.

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:55 pm

14th and 15th are in stone....or should I say wood.
Set dates, the actual days, a letter required from your doctor if you're not there.
Anyone have suggestions for what they'd like to do while we're up there?.

DON"T forget this is a gathering of the LAKAWA clan..kiters and windsurfers. It's just an excuse to get together. Meet the new faces, say hi to the old ones and have some fun.

Terry or Eric, do you think one of you guys could warn the guys at Carlsona we are descending on them again, they may need to buy more beer.

krazykatie · Post by **krazykatie** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:51 pm

I have Sunday sketched in my schedule. I may be able to pull off Saturday night.

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:01 pm

Eric and Terry. Would you guys be interested in finding a bonfire location. We were politely asked last year to not center our social activities again at Pete's Campground. Come up and Camp, yes, but we were a bit loud for the setup they have.

They mentioned the farmer across the road might be open to use using a corner of his field. We could probably raise a bit of money to "rent" it from him for Saturday night for a bon fire.

Either or both of you guys interested in looking into the options?

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:14 pm

Terry and Eric...pretty PLEASE.

Terry Dunklee · Post by **Terry Dunklee** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:09 pm

Since Steve asked so nicely --- I'll be glad to talk to Carlsona and see if we can get the screen porch for Sat night. I'll also see if we can find a different locale for camping and a bonfire close to the north shore.

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:21 pm

Terry, I owe you a kiss.....you can have it from Nancy or myself

Terry Dunklee · Post by **Terry Dunklee** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:44 am

That's a no-brainer.....

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:18 pm

OK Terry I owe you a kiss!.

Terry Dunklee · Post by **Terry Dunklee** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:39 am

I've called resorts up and down the east and north shores and haven't found any good options for camping and a bonfire. Several have campsites but can't accomodate a group. The Why Not Park (north of Malmo) would work but they already have a large group for that weekend. Her are two options:

Malmo Community Center --- this building and grounds are available for 7/14 but will not allow a bonfire. It rents for $100/night and requires a $100 deposit/cleaning fee returnable after inspection on Sunday if all trash is removed and the place cleaned.

Father Hennepin State Park --- group camping sites still available for up to 25 but quiet hours after 10 and gates locked at 10.

I'll check with some private land owners still for other options.
Any thoughts or interest in these options?

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:45 am

thanks for your efforts here Terry.

Last year in our discussions with Pete's campground after the event, they suggested talking to the farmer across the street. Might want to stop into Pete's and see if they can help make the contact.

Are there any restrictions for late night activities at Malmo Park? Maybe we opt for torches instead of a bon fire and hang at the park. Just an idea.

Then again if it blows all day and we go and feast at Carlsona, all of this will be for nothing because most likely we'll all crash.

I hope some people are bringing grills cause I know Carlsona will be over flowing.

this is going to be fun....

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:46 am

Terry,
Just got an email from Aaron Saude. He suggested talking to Ron at Carlsona. Said they were open to a similar idea (hangout/bonfire) for the Ralley in the winter. Could work out quite nice for all. Maybe we could suggest picnic tables out on the lawn to increase the number of us they could accomodate for food/drink. More business for them. Aaron also thought he might be open to tents on the property.

If you get a chance, maybe swing by and see what he says.

Unfortunately it sounds like Aaron has a previous planned rock climbing trip so won't attend. Thanks for info Aaron.

Terry Dunklee · Post by **Terry Dunklee** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:41 pm

I missed Ron at Carlsona Sunday and haven't been able to reach him by phone but will keep trying.

JRN · Post by **JRN** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:09 pm

I'd be willing to toss 10 to 20 bucks in a hat to pay for the Malmo Cmmty Cntr...Anyone else?

JN

P R Key · Post by **P R Key** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:15 pm

I'll throw down 20

LAKAWA

Gathering.

Gathering.

Woodette?

Moose Regatta

Pitch In!!