OR | 2015, Oct 1-4: Fall NOG - Northern Oregon Gathering

[Brian in Poulsbo]

We will be N18 and haven't figured out how to join your group.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Brian in Poulsbo

We will be N18 and haven't figured out how to join your group.

You just did

[Jim_B]

Originally Posted by Jim_B

I have site O07. JB

Unfortunately I have to cancel. I have site O07 Oct. 1-4. If anyone wants this site send me a DM. I'll wait a day or so before I cancel through Reserve America.

[Jim_B]

I had no takers so I canceled my reservation. Site O07 is now open.

Believe me, I would rather be camping than move a friend.

Have fun!

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Jim_B

I had no takers so I canceled my reservation. Site O07 is now open.

Believe me, I would rather be camping than move a friend.

Have fun!

Bummer....

[bbuehler]

...I would like to offer it here, prior to turning it back over to Reserve America for the partial refund. SITE O-5 (Fri & Sat 2/3)

I didn't realize the meet was the same date as my friend's wedding.
We may just come down for Friday, to see friends and swap Tall Tales.
Damn, we'll be missing the potluck on Saturday! That wedding better have some GOOD FOOD, if I have to miss the potluck.

I'll wait a week, but if I hear nothing, will turn it in, before losing the whole Shebang (sp?)

[Donna D.]

Happy weeked NOGgers. We're a bit less than two weeks to camping together! Fun times ahead.

I thought I'd go ahead and post the schedule and give you some of my thoughts on other issues.

We're quickly approaching the fall time in Oregon. We don't know what the weather will bring. This is the largest number of participants to a NOG we've ever had. Fort Stevens has two reservable shelters. I'm not going to reserve a shelter. But, I will talk to the rangers when I arrive on Wed., Sept. 30 if it looks like the weather will be less than stellar and a shelter can be reserved. I can't afford to pay for it... wish I could. But if we need the shelter and it can be reserved, would each NOG site be willing to pitch in $5 to cover the cost? Any excess funds would be used to pay for the next NOG shelter or product to give away. Or wood for a raging NOG fire! Give it some thought. I just don't want our Friday night gathering or the Saturday potluck to drown out. (Picnic Shelter - $50 first 50 people; $1 for each additional up to 300). We may need it both Friday and Saturday...

If the evening hours look dry and if it's not terribly inconvenient and you have space to haul a folding table... could you please bring it! Oh my stars, with this group my picnic table and 8x4 folding table won't be enough.

Don't forget your name tags. We have lots of new people. Let's make it easy on them. Remember when you were the newbie? Trying to remember peoples names is uncomfortable!

There won't be a give away at this NOG, I'm ill-prepared. But you still need that name tag!


THE Schedule of events such as it is... This is the Fall NOG. While it's referred to as the Northern Oregon Gathering, I kinda prefer Not Organized Gathering.

Daytime hours are completely unscheduled. Feel free to do what you wish, sleep in, hike, go to town, play cards, sit-and-visit, etc., etc. As far as trailer tours, nothing scheduled for that either. If you see folks sitting outside, stop and chat and ask to see their trailer. I've found most folks have an informal open house.

DON'T FORGET TO BRING/WEAR A NAME TAG.

WEATHER PERMITTING - No-host dinner-on-a-stick roasting fire going at my site (N26) on Friday night.
This is not a potluck, bring everything you need. Fire will be roaring in the NOG tub, come by anytime after 6:00pm. And the biggy:

CRAFT BEER EXCHANGE
7PM SHARP
FRIDAY NIGHT
This is an "opener" event.
Bring a six pack of craft beer, trade one bottle or can for a different kind.

Everyone is welcome at anytime to anything. If you're not a beer drinker that's perfectly okay. Please bring your lawn chair and join us anyway. Beer/food is secondary to the good times we'll have around the NOG tub.

WEATHER PERMITTING - Saturday potluck at my site (N26) 6pm.
Bring a food item to share that feeds 6-10 people, your table service and lawn chair. I'll supply the garbage bags for trash. if you have a stick or two of firewood to share at the NOG tub, that would be grand.

Please, no pets at any of the food events.

Hope this helps with some questions. Post if not, we'll get the question answered.

[accrete]

THX Donna, Count Cari & I in on the $5 buck pitch-in. Sounds fine with us.
Thom

[Ian-Vicki]

We,re good for a fiver too, Donna.




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[Deb & Chuck]

Donna,

We are willing to do the $5 buck pitch-in too for the shelter.

Deb & Chuck

[OneOleMan]

I'm another willing to kick in $5

[Donna D.]

THANKS group. We're up to $25. With 52 sites currently reserved and 96 people (+) coming... I figure a minimum of $96 a night will be needed...

Exact change would be much appreciated. Remember too, we won't know until Sept. 30 if we need it and if a shelter is available.

[Deb & Chuck]

Donna,

We are ONLY up to $25.00? That is surprising the amount is so LOW with only 5 people willing to kick in $5.00!

Come on people the choice is be rained out for the beer exchange and no potluck or kick in some small change so we can all be dry.


Deb

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Deb & Chuck

Donna,

We are ONLY up to $25.00? That is surprising the amount is so LOW with only 5 people willing to kick in $5.00!

Come on people the choice is be rained out for the beer exchange and no potluck or kick in some small change so we can all be dry.


Deb

Well, it is the weekened maybe folks aren't on the forums. I'm STILL hoping we don't need it! All-molded-folks are really giving and besides, they like to eat. I'm betting we won't have a problem. But, if we do.. we do.

Bring sun!

[Wanda2]

Staying dry is a good thing. Count us in - Bob & Gaye

[Mary F]

I'm in. Of course!!

[Chuck H]

Chuck and Vicki are in for the $5 a night for shelter!

[charliem2]

We just bought our Boler and are still in the processes of fixing her up, but she is road worthy and we will be there. Super excited to see every ones trailers and meet fellow fiberglass heads. We will be in N23...I think.

And we are in for the 5$

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by charliem2

We just bought our Boler and are still in the processes of fixing her up, but she is road worthy and we will be there. Super excited to see every ones trailers and meet fellow fiberglass heads. We will be in N23...I think.

And we are in for the 5$

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[immrbill]

I'd like to go but I stink at backing up.