What?
Nothing fancy! Just a chance to meet other geocachers from the Arkansas River Valley area (and elsewhere!) and discuss geocaching while enjoying a meal. And then grab your shovel and other tools for the building of some snowmen (or snowwomen)!
Where?
Pavilion 5, Old Post Park, in Russellville (See the coordinates above). But be flexible! If this pavilion has been taken, we will have to move to one of the other pavilions in the park!
When?
Thursday, July 27, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or so.
Your host:
Old River Runner
OK, this will be an "el cheapo" event. To keep the costs down for this event, I have NOT reserved this pavilion. I am hoping that it will not already been reserved by others and we can just use it, free of charge. The Corps of Engineers is OK with this, as long as it hasn't been reserved by someone else. But, if the pavilion has been reserved OR if someone is already there (it's on a first come, first serve basis), then we will have to find another pavilion to use. Hopefully, that will not be a problem. But be prepared and be flexible!
Also, regarding the food, this will be a pot-luck style weenie cookout on the grill at the pavilion. (I hope you like your weenies burnt!) For this to be a success and have no one go hungry, we all need to pitch in and bring something. Here is a list of some things that we might or will need. Feel free to suggest other items. Also, please note in your "Will Attend" log what you are volunteering to bring.
Items Needed:
1. Hot dogs -- ORR
2. Buns -- CFD29
3. Mustard and catsup -- CFD29
4. Chopped onions -- ORR
5. Hot dog chili -- ORR
6. Relish -- Captain Atom
7. Slaw -- coon&bud
8. Charcoal -- ORR
9. Charcoal lighter fluid -- ORR
10. Baked beans -- rklmbl
11. Chips -- CFD29
12. Desserts -- rklmbl
13. Paper plates, cups, eating utensils, napkins, paper towels -- kimberly5775
14. Ice -- Mother Nature
15. Anything else???
Please note that each attendee will be responsible for providing his or her own drink. Also, bringing food or any of the items listed above is not a requirement for attending. It is all voluntary.
The Featured Event Activity
Regarding the snowman building activity, the long range weather forecast for July 27 predicts unseasonably cold and blizzard-like conditions for several days, maybe up to a week, with temperatures expected to be in the low 20's throughout that time. Ideal conditions for snowman building!
NOTE: To provide equal opportunity to all genders, you are free to build a snowwoman instead of, or in addition to, a snowman. To be perfectly honest, I have never seen a snowwoman, so I really hope someone builds one so that I can understand how one constructs certain anatomical features in defiance of gravity.
Please note that you must provide your own snow-person building implements and cold weather gear. The event host will not be responsible for anyone getting frostbite or lost in the predicted blizzard conditions.