Sloan Reunion 2008
Last updated: August 4
Total coming: 36 so far
Yes:
Ellen and Paul
Pete and Joy
Sarah and Doug
Stephen, Katie, Peter, Anna, and Evi
Joyanne, Mason, Chip, and Fiona
Dana, Derek, Matt, Megan, Dylan
Lori, Chris, Madison, Sam
Steven and Jessica
Sean, Valerie, DJ
Sarah, Ben, and the boys
Julia and Andrew
John Mills
No:
Kate Scott- in Africa
Stormy - in Africa with Kate
Moriah- racing
Mary & Pete - on Shallow Bay
Janeen and Valentine
Andrea- recouperating from trip to France. Oooh La La!
The camp is near Ferndale, CA - way up near Eureka
The camp: http://www.mattolecamp.com/ This link may not be working.
Where we’ll stay: TAN Oak Lodge and Sun Up and Sun Down Cabins. Lodge sleeps 18 people; cabins sleep 36. See the camp upclose here
Arrival departure plan:
Friday 8/15
Afternoon
- Stephen and fam
- Pete and Joy
- Sarah and Doug
- Steven and Jess
- Sarah, Ben, and fam
- Dana and fam
After Dinner
- Lori and fam
Saturday
For lunch
- Sean and fam
- Julia and Andrew
Sunday
After lunch
D- Sarah, Ben, and fam
Monday
Tuesday
Morning- departures
- Stephen and fam
- Pete and Joy
- Sarah and Doug
- Steven and Jess
- Lori and fam
- Dana and fam
The dates: August 15th - August 19th. This is a Fri.Sat. Sun.Mon. and Tues.
The cost: About $100 per person for lodging for the four nights, NOT per night, total. Kids under six are free.
The food: The lodge has a nice commercial kitchen, so we can just buy groceries but should do so before we get to the remote area surrounding the camp. Sarah Larson and Ellen will coordinate the menu, shopping, etc. Special dietary needs should be made known early. Worst case, there is a lot of refrigerator space so you can bring your preferred ingredients.
The activities: Visiting, beach close by, river swimming, large play fields for Sloan Family Olympics- Higher, Faster, Stronger, etc.
Stuff to do:
Reconnect with old jokes you’ve not heard since you saw Doug last.
Talent contest… if you find some talent, bring it!
Petrolia and lots of links to nearby activities
The Humbolt County Fair Aug 7-17
Kayaking - more than we can take on, but interesting
Swimming in the river Will depend on the flow, but could be fun!
Details: The weather should be quite warm, but may also include fog. Bring your own sleeping bags, blankets, pillows etc, and toiletries,[shampoo, soap, towels etc.] TP is supplied.
Menu is being arranged by Sarah and Ellen. They are currently circulating a proposed menu for comments. If you have not received a copy, but have comments, please contact them directly.
The goal is to just give ourselves, and all the little cousins, some time to connect. Given the space and time that separates us all, I was thinking it’d be good to invest in staying connected. Grandma Jo would be so pleased…. No guilt though!
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