WA | 2017, June 2-4: Washington Gathering (WAG) Taidnapam

[Possum]

Bringing this back up to the top as a reminder invitation to join us at Taidnapam the first weekend in June. A few folks are signed up but there is always room for more.......

[stude]

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Originally Posted by stude

: and if it is sold and we cannot stay longer here then well be moving around the same time.
Is anyone heading for Alaska this spring/summer via Alberta as well be at Family reunion in Standard AB weekend of July 21/23 then leave from there to Edmonton then head up from there to Yukon.
Stude

:Kai would love to meet you all but were moving that weekend so will be pretty tired and worn out, so not this year but I will down for the Sept. Meet as offered our MH to cook for the Studebaker folks.
Peter

[Possum]

Next time for sure........

[Roger C H]

This is the attendance so far:

Committed
Site- - Name - - - -Post
22 - - Dave Fish - - 38
222 - - Kai/Paul - - 17
249 - - Barb/Alan - -35
266 - - John/Lisa - -39
275 - - Kim/Luanna - 36
Possibles
- - - -Don/Jerry - - 2C
- - - -Dr Paddle - -13E
- - - -Roger/Mary - 44


We plan on driving out and signing up on the day of. Don't recall a time when there weren't empty spots and with the lower lake level...

Here is the lake level notice:
For public safety reasons, Riffe Lake will be about 30 feet lower than usual for the foreseeable future. We anticipate you will be able to use the Taidnapam North boat launch for much of the summer, but the boat launch and swim area inside the park will not be usable. We don’t anticipate fishing success at the fishing bridge.

[Possum]

Thanks Roger. The list looks a little sparse....hopefully it will fill in between now and then.

[Dave Fish]

Originally Posted by Roger C H

This is the attendance so far:

Committed
Site- - Name - - - -Post
22 - - Dave Fish - - 38
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Our site is 223.

Hopefully a bunch more show up.

Dave

[Lady Scamp]

I'm reserved for site 233.

[Maureen M.]

Maureen & Chris will be there. We just booked site 274 (next to the field so if you like we are happy to host the Saturday potluck dinner)

[Possum]

Woo Hoo!!!!!

[Possum]

As we near the first weekend in June and the Washington Gathering at Taidnapam on Riffe Lake, here are some thoughts about what to expect. As I have said before, one of the best things about this gathering is there aren't a whole lot of "rules" so when things change, we adapt. At any rate, this is what we typically try out for this gathering.

Arrive at the campground on Friday 6/2 and get settled in. Most have reserved sites in the newer campground sites 200-288 in the past but you can certainly camp anywhere you want to.

Friday evening 6PM-hotdog roast/beer/wine/soft drink and finger food & chip share Bring your hotdogs to roast on the fire and beverages to exchange and share. There will also be a table for chips and finger foods.

Saturday, do what you want to do. Saturday evening 6PM potluck @ a site to be determined but probably with Maureen & Chris site 274. Dessert table should be mostly based on the chocolate theme.

What to bring.
1) Sunshine
2) Small Tables
3) Firewood
4) Rain canopies in case nobody brings #1
5) Any field games you like (ladder golf, corn hole)
6) Items for a draw numbers out of a hat gift exchange Friday evening, maybe with a camping/outdoors theme
7) Buffalo Plaid clothing
8) Name tags

The fishing report looks bleak but you never know. Water activities also may be limited due to extremely low lake levels
See You Soon!!!

[Kai in Seattle]

Hi, Kim Possum, on Friday, where or at what site will we have the hot dog roast?


Kai

[Possum]

Probably 274.....

[Kai in Seattle]

OK. Thanks!


Looking around now for a "gift" for the gift exchange drawing.


BEST
Kai

[Lady Scamp]

Hi all. I was planning to attend this event but now unfortunately I can't make it. Have fun.

[Roger C H]

After some trepidation over attendance, we had a good turn out.

Possum has the group portrait.

214 Kathy & Jack - Not part of the group although FG owners!
215 Joyce & Daniel
217 Jeannie & John
222 Kai & Paul
223 Karen & Dave
249 Barb & Alan
266 Lisa & John
269 Jan & Tom
274 Maureen & Chris
275 Kim & Luanne
277 Barb
??? Soo & Doug
278 Mary & Roger

We had beautiful weather. Friday was the best. Sat was overcast. Sun was okay. Mon was beautiful again.

[Possum]

Group photo. Video is in the works.....

[Lady Scamp]

Thanks for the photos

[Possum]

As promised, I short slide show as a record of the event. Thanks to all who made it a success. Enjoy.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBeTGI_jNz0&hd=1

[Deb & Chuck]

Thanks for doing this and posting Kim.

[stude]

Originally Posted by Possum

Group photo. Video is in the works.....

:looks like a great turnout and were glad the weather was good for you all, sorry could not make it this year, were still unpacking from moving from house to way smaller Apt. Well be busy taking stuff to thrift shops etc for another month or more and then well bring it all back from sister in laws storage, my wife informs me tons of boxes there to bring over and go through.
I never ever want to move again the first 4 or 5 were not to bad but this one at my age has been hell.
Stude