Letchworth Fall Gathering IV
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Saturday, October 15, 2005
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This Gathering takes place on October 15, 2005, the right time for fall colors! PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE DESCRIPTION AND NOTE IT WILL HAVE ADDITIONS AS THE TIME DRAWS NEARER! It will be held in Letchworth State Park in the same Pavilion as last year. There is a large Parking Lot and Rest Rooms near the Pavilion. TO VISIT THIS CACHE PAGE AGAIN USE ZIPCODE 14530.
The Park opens at 6 AM and closes at 10 PM. There is an entrance fee per car. If you want to camp or rent a cabin in the Park call 1-800-456-2267 or Highbanks Tent and Trailer (Camping) 237-3303. There are campgrounds and Motels outside the Park in Mt. Morris & Perry etc.
THERE ARE STRICT REGULATIONS REGARDING PETS; short leash, proof of shoots, etc. Pets are PROHIBITED from all Park buildings including the Pavilion, cabins, cabin areas, and pool areas. The Pavilion, South Highbanks, is near the Mt. Morris Entrance in the area of the Swimming Pool. It has a capacity of 184 people, there are grills in a covered vented area attached to the enclosed Pavilion; we have 2 donations of charcoal, we have starter. There are now about 5 or 6 electric outlets. At least 2 are required for coffee & hot water. There is running water just outside the Pavilion. There is huge fireplace inside at one end; we have 2 donations of firewood. There is a large play area with playground equipment for kids.
Brogan will bring wood and take care of the early morning coffee he is hoping others will show up early for breakfast. Farmer John will also help with morning coffee. 8 others so far. Let us know what your plans are.
A 1 HOUR PARK NARRATED TOUR OF GIBSONVILLE'S HISTORY IS BEING PLANNED FOR ABOUT 10:30 AM. AT GIBSONVILLE $1 PER PERSON FIRST COME FIRST SERVED; LIMITED ATTENDANCE. MEET AT GIBSONVILLE NEAR THE ROAD BRIDGE NEAR THE TRAIL HEAD. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED LET (FSCHUTTE@ROCHESTER.RR.COM) KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WE HAVE ONLY ABOUT 14 SIGNED UP SO FAR.
Total signed up FOR PICNIC as of October 14 - 184; THE SHELTER IS FULL!.
Lunch starts about Noon. Get there with the food earlier! It will be a "Bring a dish to share" type picnic as before. You will be expected to HELP COOK THE HOTS AND/OR HAMBURGERS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND OTHERS. When you log on tell us how many are in your group and what you will contribute to eat.
80 HAMBURGERS, 3 PKG.HAMBURG ROLLS, 36 & 5lb HOT DOGS & ROLLS; SAUERKRAUT, GERMAN POTATO SALAD, BROCCOLI SALAD, SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS; LASAGNE, WATERGATE SALAD, TOMATO NOODLE SALAD, MACARONI SALAD, 2 TORTELLINI SALADS, TABOULI SALAD, TACO SALAD, TOSS SALAD, SICILIAN PASTA SALAD, JELLO SALAD, APPLESAUCE, APPLES, DEVILED EGGS; MEXICAN DIP, 2 SETS OF SALSA & CHIPS, CHIPS & DIPS, VEGGIES & DIP; SUMMER SAUSAGES, CHEESE & CRACKERS; CHICKEN & BISCUIT; 3 BEAN BAKED BEANS; BAKED BEANS; 2 POTS OF CHILI & ROLLS; MUFFINS & FRUIT BOWL; ZITI/SAUSAGE CASSEROLE; KETSUP, RELISH, MUSTARD, PICKLES, HOT SAUCE, ONIONS, MAYO, MIRCLE WHIP, SALT & PEPPER; & 3 COOLERS OF SODA & MORE, VARIOUS DIET SNAPPLE FLAVORS, BOTTLED WATER; & 4 SETS OF COOKIES, INCLUDING CHOC. CHIPS, PECAN PIE, 4 OTHER DESSERTS, DUMP CAKE; COOKING UTENCILS, PLASTIC SILVERWARE & PLATES, HOT CUPS & GLASSES & NAPKINS so far!
In the past we have had some great "for the Gathering only" caches by Brogan & Killer Bee. They will help us out again. This year we have some Gifts from "Garmin" and some Gifts from "Dick's Sporting Goods" to be raffled. At about 1:30 we will have a short Introduction to Letchworth Caching from the Park Manager, Roland Beck. A GROUP PICTURE IS USUALLY TAKEN AFTER LUNCH. There will also be a bonfire or gathering of some sort in the camping area Saturday night with Jungle Hair, Spot 323, I think.
We expect to have much fun meeting our fellow cachers! I know there are a lot of "Newbies"!
Note: What we carry in we must carry out, so help with clean-up and carry out is assumed. I have a lot of plastic bags left from last year that we can use. We will allow some alcohol in moderation for adults, as before. (I had to sign a Permit for that. The State Trooper Barracks are right next door so watch your step. Hee! Hee!)
This event information will be added to and updated continuously until the day before the event. I am publishing the date early so you can start making plans, renting camping space, getting time off from work, marking your calendar, etc. as soon as possible.
AGAIN, HOW MANY IN YOUR GROUP AND WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO SHARE? YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN WITH TRAVEL BUGS, YOU MUST TRADE EQUALLY SO THERE ARE NO BUGS LEFT OVER! THERE IS AN OFFER TO GIVE BUGS A PRE X-MAS LIFT TO LONDON, SINGAPORE, BALI, OR NEW ZEALAND.
For further information contact me, Gamma Kitt at fschutte@rochester.rr.com
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