Northern Oregon Gathering - Spring Event 2009!

[Linda R002]

Monday is supposed to be 80 degrees at Waterloo Campground. We can only hope that it stays nice through the weekend. We have had our share of rainy NOGs so a nice hot sunny one would be wonderful.

[Lou & Lora E.]

Hi Linda and Dale.
we have an appointment in white city tuesday the 21st and will be in waterloo wednesday pm.
cheers
lou

[Paul & Sharon]

So for menu planning purposes, which/how many meals can we look forward to as being potluck?

[Joyce U.]

I'll be joining you at Waterloo! If there are any more last minuter's Waterloo Park is opening up B loop that weekend altho it's too late to ma a reservations.

Will bring firewood!

[Donna D.]

Joyce, I think B loop is still closed for the season. Quickly call the park (number on first page, top post) and see if site 46A is open. Keith and Dee just canceled Wednesday.

[Jackie]

So for menu planning purposes, which/how many meals can we look forward to as being potluck?

It is time to draw up lists of what to pack, what to plan.... so...... the answer is....????????

[Linda R002]

Okay, since this is a not organized event, here is a rough outline of what we like to pack and plan on.

Thursday we will arrive and usually we get a fire going and have a catch up pot luck in our space. We try to do something fun in our dutch oven but usually there is way to much food so if you come in late stop by and grab a bite, don't worry about not making something. We are just doing a meet and greet kind of early bird thing.

We pack lots of fire wood since we live fairly close. We will have the NOG fire pit and will get our own this event. Thanks Charlene and Dennis.

Friday we all usually gather near Donna's space and maybe roast things over the fire from hot dogs to peeps.
(Don't forget to bring lawn chairs that you can pack to different camp sites.)

Saturday night is our offical pot luck so bring something to share, your own dishes, your chairs and your own drink.
Sunday morning sometimes there is a breakfast pot luck but that is usually not organized by Dave and Kathy.
Sunday sometimes we get together to eat leftovers in the evening.

Bring a pop up if you have one. Sometimes it rains in Oregon. Bring a mexican train game or some other game or just join in the many that are going on.

Very informal. Do what you want and don't do what doesn't feel right. We eat drink and play games, visit or play music or just stare at the fire. A lot of us like to use our dutch ovens and encourage you to bring one and try it if you want. We are willing to help or just eat what you make. Oh, and we are bringing some individual cookers for holding over the fire and will try brownies or pizza rolls.

Hope that helps.

[Sharon Herman]

I hate to "stir the pot", but........this is all sounding so routine!! NOG RUT is coming to mind. I'm all for shakin things up a little. How can that be accomplished???

[Paul & Sharon]

That was a big help indeed!

[Linda R002]

I didn't think we could post the shake up stuff so just posted the G rated. We leave it to you Sharon to shake things up. What would you suggest?

[Sharon Herman]

I didn't think we could post the shake up stuff so just posted the G rated. We leave it to you Sharon to shake things up. What would you suggest?

hmmmm, this is the second time someone on this forum has suggested I am not "G" rated. I will admit to being "PG" and occasionally I'll push the envelope and hit "PG13". I'm beginning to feel mis-understood..................

[Donna D.]

I can't imagine anyone have a reputation that's like Sharon's ... she can really get people going (as in laughter and having a bunch of fun). I mean, the first time we meet the woman, she goes off and forgets her chair as she pulled out to go home ... that chair made the rounds. What is the world coming too??? No Sharon, you have that reputation going... and it's ALL yours

BTW: DON'T FORGET YOUR NAME TAGS. And if you want to do a beer exchange on Friday night... bring a six pack to swap.

Whew, that's a lot of organizing... I think I'm done.

[Sharon Herman]

I am really just happy to see all my camping buddies....Isaac, my kids are sooooooooo excited you guys are coming.

[Isaac M]

I can't wait for next weekend. The boys have been itching to go for a long time. Hmmm....lots of boys...one year older...I have a feeling their might be quite a bit of mischief this year.

I hope you are bringing their bikes.

[Sharon Herman]

Hmmm....lots of boys...one year older...I have a feeling their might be quite a bit of mischief this year.

Geeez, when you put it that way, I think I better be careful what I wish for...i.e. "shakin things up".

[peterh]

It's become "the usual" flurry of trailer activity the weekend before the Spring NOG, finishing up a few random projects, de-winterizing (is that springifying?), and just . . . smiling a whole lot.

The NOG is here! Camping season is about to begin!

[Ericpa3]

I have for years called it "springerizing."
I am crossing my fingers to the weather goddess for next week.

[Christi V.]

I hope everyone has a good time and weather also.... I just looked on the intellicast for Lebanon... looks like a few showers.. but hopefully that will change for everyone..

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.a...cation=USOR0195

I may drive down for the day if I can get away.....

[Donna D.]

I know everyone is hoping for but it IS Spring in the Pacific NorthWET. It absolutely poured off and on at the Fall NOG. I don't remember anyone saying they had a really bad time because of it. Sure, nice weather is always a gift. But we have molded lightweight fiberglass trailers! Some raingear, some E-Z Ups, etc. and we're good to go!! I have one window that's starting to give me some trouble. I'm going to tape it up to keep everything dry. I don't have time to fix it right now. AND, I'll bring extra tape for "just-in-case."

[Linda R002]

Gil and Kathy just called and due to illness they will not be able to come to the NOG. We are sooo disappointed but since the reservation for both our site and theirs is in our name we are hoping that another egg wants to come at the last minute. We will have to cancel to help them get their money back or if someone wants it they can give a check to us and we can mail the check to them. Just let us know soon.

Sooo no Gil and Kathy but an open spot. They were going to be in space 4.