Re: July 3rd (again) at Dracut

[Gregory Russell <gfr10598 gmail com>]

Hi all,
  Looks like a great turnout and a perfect day on Sunday - mostly sunny,
high of 85, some breeze (maybe enough for sailing).  Be sure to bring swim
things, sunscreen, BUG REPELLENT  (especially if you expect to stay after
7:00 pm or so).

*COVID guidance:*
Though we will be predominantly outdoors, I expect a lot of people will
have prolonged contact.  Consequently, if it is practical to do so, it
would be a courtesy to take an antigen test (or better) on Saturday or
Sunday AM, unless you are confident you haven't had any exposure in the
past week or so.  If you have symptoms or concerns about recent exposure,
please take that into account when deciding whether to attend, or what
additional precautions to take.

Please don't feel shy about wearing masks if that seems suitable, but
expect that many (or perhaps most) people won't wear a mask when outside.

*Please bring a mask, and try to wear it whenever you come into the house,
to help with food, or use the bathroom, or whatever.*

We live at 70 Pinetree Lane, Dracut, MA
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/70+Pine+Tree+Ln,+Dracut,+MA+01826>

[image: Screen Shot 2022-07-01 at 9.17.58 PM.png]
The blue marker is where Google Maps
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/70+Pine+Tree+Ln,+Dracut,+MA+01826> shows
our address, but our house is actually the one with solar panels in the
lower left.  The pin is on our circle, and place there so that delivery
trucks don't try to come down our driveway.  The driveway is marked with 70
Pinetree Lane on a tree in the gap in the white rail fence, in the lower
right corner of the image above.

There is parking around the East side of the circle, in a grassy area near
the blue pin, or near the garage with green doors, or in our driveway, and
in the cut-through between the circle and our driveway/parking area.  Try
to keep a path open around the circle, and through the driveway to the
circle, to make it easier for everyone to get in and out.

We are currently expecting about 35 people, which I'm guessing will
translate to roughly a dozen vehicles.  If you need a ride and don't have
one, please coordinate with others through the second sheet of the
spreadsheet.

If you have any trouble finding us, you are welcome to give me a call, but
I'm reluctant to send my phone number over the BCR list.  I'll send it in
another email to as many email addresses as I can find.

BTW, if you expect to appear before 1:00 pm, and might have space (and
willingness) to bring stop at the last minute for shopping needs, please
let us know.  We might want to ask to have something picked up on the way
in.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Greg (and Cathy)

On Sat, Jun 18, 2022 at 11:16 AM Gregory Russell <gfr10598 gmail com> 
wrote:

> Apologies for the prolonged suspense - yes, July 3rd at Dracut is ON!  If
> the weather forecast looks bad for Sunday and better for Saturday, we 
> might
> move it to Saturday the 2nd.
>
> I need help reaching any of the newer folks who might not be on bcr, so
> please forward this, or let me know their email address.  I've added a
> couple people I know of to bcc, as I don't know if they are sharing email
> addresses yet.  (Cally - I included TJ on bcc).
>
> I'm attaching the spreadsheet from last year, but not adding or
> removing names from it.  Please confirm in the second column, add your 
> name
> if you aren't already there, and add No in the second column or move your
> name(s) to the bottom if you can't make it.
> There is a second tab for folks to use to organize *transportation*.
>
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12-8zwAPwzvbaVfrTxKgDX62tHkgV7uEscAEjRi7sn70/edit#gid=0
>
> We will have a kitchen shelter, tables, ice chests, ice, (soft) drinks,
> meat/vegan burgers / dogs, rolls, condiments.
> We have two grills, one will be for meat, the other for vegan.  The vegan
> (round Weber) grill was used for meat in the past (more than 3 years 
> ago),
> and I have not replaced the grating.  It is pretty clean, but I'll try to
> remember to pick up a new grating, if that would help.
> There may not be quite enough seating, so if folks have favorite beach
> chairs, you might want to bring one along.
>
> We have an assortment of sunscreen and bug repellent, but maybe not 
> enough
> for everyone.
>
> The waterfront is quite a bit better than last year, so folks may want to
> bring water things.  If it's warm I hope to see quite a few entries in 
> the
> 1st annual cannon-ball contest.  The water will be like bath-water - it 
> is
> already at 75F as of yesterday.
>
> We have a big float, kayaks, canoe, sailboat, assorted life jackets (but
> if you have jackets for your kids you might want to bring them).  There
> will be at least one lawn game (corn-hole), and one set of hand-bells, 
> but
> plan to bring your favorite outdoor or board game.
>
> I assume many folks will come after ringing, but feel free to come 
> earlier
> if that works for you, but not before 11:00 am, (and even then there 
> might
> be one or two chores left).  We will likely light up the grills whenever
> there is a critical mass of folks, and keep them going as long as people
> are hungry.
>
> In the evening, we'll have a bon-fire, rounds, s'mores.  Anyone want to
> play guitar (or banjo)?
>
> I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but that will do for now!
>
> See you soon!!!
> Greg (and Cathy)
>
>
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