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at the last meeting I offered to host the summer party - there's a few pros and cons to having the event at my place which I will try to list for your consideration so that you may provide the proper input to the powers that be<BR>
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location - 1.75 miles off of route 93 at the top of Evaro hill - probably 15-20 miles away from most of you, but a very quick travel - I can get downtown in 20 minutes - I think carpooling would be a good idea<BR>
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sunshine - I'm in the woods, so we'll loose the sunshine a few hours earlier than in the valley - I would suggest starting the party in the early afternoon to provide enough time for fun and games and still allow us to eat while it's warm outside - this also means we would have to start drinking beer earlier, which actually makes this a pro and not a con!<BR>
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Pros:<BR>
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lots and lots of elbow room - 24 forested acres, large yard for games and socializing - plenty of shade if it's warm<BR>
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various overnight accommodation options available for anyone not wanting to drive - the guest bedroom has already been claimed by Mike & Paula, but there's also a futon couch, a regular couch, floor space, many places for tents either on the lawn or in the woods, two cabin like buildings - not finished guest houses, but better than sheds - watertight, windows, the larger of the two has electricity - no furniture, but a pad and sleeping bag would work well if you didn't want to bother with a tent <BR>
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distant neighbors - nobody close by to offend<BR>
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fenced in yard - four legged friends welcome<BR>
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hot tub - assuming it works - it just got delivered today, electrician will hook it up tomorrow<BR>
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and lastly, I wouldn't have to drive!<BR>
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Cheers, <BR>
Pat<BR>
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