Papercreters: [papercreters] Re: FIRST PAPERCRETE GROUP GATHERING

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

[papercreters] Re: FIRST PAPERCRETE GROUP GATHERING

I am gonna try for this one. Can you tell me how dry it is in September? I have a problem with nosebleeds when the humidity is really low, especially at higher altitudes. But I would love to come out and join the fun.

Only potential problems I have to overcome are work (this would be my fourth "vacation" this year) and my wife, who due to health problems would not be able to join me. I will talk to both and get back as soon as I can.

I would recommend anyone who is looking into papercrete seriously to attend, there is nothing like experiencing a medium with others to stimulate your own ideas and expand your knowledge.

- Ernie

--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, JUDITH WILLIAMS <williams_judith@...> wrote:
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> The First Papercrete Group Gathering
> $65.00 to attend. Who's in?
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> When:
> Fri, Sept 25th, Sat 26th, and Sun 27th. People can start to show up
> Thursday Sept 24th afternoon/evening if you want to set up camping and
> help out with site preparation.
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> Location: Judith's place in Abiquiu, New Mexico (50 miles northwest of Santa Fe, NM) http://tinyurl.com/AbiquiuMap Detailed directions to the exact work site will be provided after registration payment is received.
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> Registration is simple, Email Ev evelynanne8@..., and she will walk you through what you need to do.
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> Cost $65.00/Food: We will have good, real food there for the three days.
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> How to pay: If you have a Paypal account feel free to send payment to us via Paypal, her email on Paypal is evelynanne8@...
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> Or send a check to Ev
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> Evelyn Vollmer
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> PO Box 15153
> San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
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> Payment
> needs be received by Sept 1st. Please have your email address stated
> somewhere so Ev can email you that she got the money.
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> Camping:
> There are 3 full baths and plenty of level ground for tents, RV's, and
> trailers. There will be an outhouse at the building site and there is
> running water to wash with.
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> PLEASE HIT THE SHOWERS!!! There will probably be some seriously stinky workers after a full day.
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> Lodging:
> In Judith's neighborhood there is a B&B called Plaza Blanca run by
> Anne and Dennis Harris. Their number is (505) 685-4505. They have 2
> rooms at $60 each and serve a nice breakfast. One room has 2 twin beds
> and the other has a queen bed.
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> Here are a couple of other B&B's in Abiquiu
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> The Abiquiu Inn
> Rates: $91-$156
> Ph: (888) 735-2902
> http://www.abiquiuinn.com/
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> Las Parras de Abiquiu
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> Rates: $145.00 a night which includes room and breakfast for 2 people.
> (800) 817-5955
> http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g29757-Abiquiu_New_Mexico-Hotels.html
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> Need cheaper accommodation other than camping and are willing to travel 20 miles?
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> Days Inn Espanola, NM
> Rate: $47/night
> http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/home
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> Comfort Inn Espanola, NM
> Rates: from $80/night
> http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-espanola-new_mexico-NM069
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> Motel 6
> Rate: $60/night
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> http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=4343&VID=&NOA=&aYr=&aMo=&aDa=&dYr=&dMo=&dDa=&CP=&TA=&BTR=/AccorMaps/M6ProximityResults.aspx?searchtype=C
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> Travel: Driving time from Albuquerque to Abiquiu is 2 hrs, 110.21 miles
> http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=35.648825&lon=-106.29009&zoom=9&q1=Albuquerque%2C%20nm&q2=Abiquiu%2C%20nm
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> People who want to share a rental car from the Albuquerque airport
> to the gathering and are flying in Thurs evening or Friday morning send
> an email to Ev evelynanne8@... with your flight details and she will do her best to hook you up with each other. No guarantees.
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> Rental car search: http://www.hotwire.com/car/results.jsp?searchTokenId=1
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> Air
> Travel, Southwest currently has $49 one way airfares into and out of
> ABQ airport to and from Denver, Phoenix, and Midland/Odessa.
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> http://travel.southwest.com/specialoffers/offerDetails.html?id=534165 To get this fare you would need to purchase 21 days in advance and must travel before October 30.
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> Schedule for event:
> Friday morning: Meet, greet, and eat. Quick tour of Judith's site.
> Friday noon: Lunch break then get to work and get dirty.
> Friday late afternoon: Tool and Site Cleanup.
> Friday evening: Personal cleanup and a great dinner with lot's of stories I am sure.
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> Saturday morning: Breakfast is being served then back to work.
> Saturday noon: Lunch break. Official group photo.
> Saturday evening: Personal cleanup and the big group feast with someone dancing on the tabletops.
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> Sunday morning: Breakfast, go to site for more slurry time.
> Sunday noon: Lunch and start to wrap it up, finishing things, cleanup tools and site.
> Sunday
> 3 pm: A Ice Cream Bash sendoff with a lot of patting each others backs
> for a job well done. Best time to exchange email addresses, phone
> numbers, etc.
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> What to bring:
> Yourself (Register and bring along your significant other plus a few friends while you are at it.)
> Raingear
> (It very rarely rains in Abiquiu, but do you want to be blamed for
> forcing Murphy's laws to washout the event only because you weren't
> prepared?)
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> Swimsuits. We have a nice lake up the street. The ride up there includes some of the most spectacular scenery you'll ever see.
> A sense of humor and positive attitude
> Gloves for each person in your traveling group.
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> Your own eye protection gear.
> Good work boots.
> Sunscreen.
> 3 days of clothes to get dirty in.
> Any interesting tools (especially papercrete related tools) that are easy to bring along that you want to show off and/or use.
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> All Camping gear you and your traveling party require unless you choose to stay at a local Hotel/B&B.
> Your camera.
> BYOB. No Alcohol will be provided with the food. Use moderation.
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> Feel free to bring your favorite campfire entertainment:
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> Do you play Guitar? Harmonica? Kazoo?
> Can you play "Rubber Band Man" with a real Rubber Band between your toes?
> Tone Deaf singing voices and no rhythm dance moves are welcome too.
> As long as you are smiling, having fun, learning, and sharing it's all good.
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> We can't wait to see you. All you have to do to start registering to attend is to Email Ev evelynanne8@... She will be happy to help you in any way she can.
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> Sincerely, Judith
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> Check out my new Squidoo Lens at http://www.squidoo.com/papercretebyjudith
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> EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD
> Join me
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