Gyva02
06-12-2004, 03:22 AM
>*******WELCOME HOME TO THE 2004 ANNUAL GATHERING********
>
>At 12:25 today (6/10/04), Spring Council, sitting on the land at Dry
>Creek Campground consensed to use Bear Camp Flat for the 2004
>Rainbow Gathering.
>
>The current weather at Bear Camp Flat is very cold and raining.
>Please, anyone considering coming home at this time, be
>prepared, good shelter, warm clothes and adequate foot wear.
--------- S
>
>If you're flying to the gathering, Reno, Nevada is your best bet.
>
>
>********************DIRECTIONS******************
>
>From Reno Nevada, take Highway 395 North.
>
>Continue North on Hwy 395 to Lassen County and the town of Madeline.
>
>From Madeline, go east on Blue Lake road to Patterson-Sawmill road
>(Long Valley road) follow signs to Patterson Meadow, continue
>eastward to Homestead Meadow (parking area).
>
>Welcome Home!!! There is also a suggestion to avoid county Rd 64,
>which is loaded with logging trucks, and could be accident prone.
>The current weather at Bear Camp Flat is very cold and raining mixed
>with snow. Please, anyone considering coming home at this time, be
>prepared, good shelter, warm clothes and adequate foot wear.
>
>
>There are some cool links to maps and photos of the site
>at
>http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/sites/annual-site.html (http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/sites/annual-site.html)
>
>
>**********************************************
>RAP 107
>Gathering Consciousness
>
> Please protect this Beautiful Land.
>
> Walk softly. Harm no living thing. Harmonize - Blend in. Use
>only down, dead wood. Cut no living trees. Preserve the
>Meadows...camp in the Woods. We are caretakers of this land.
>
> Everyone sharing makes a strong Human Tribe!
>
> Please Protect the Water Sources by staying out of DELICATE
>spring areas. Avoid camping, peeing, washing above spring areas.
>Keep ALL soap out of streams, springs or the creek! Use a bucket to
>take your bath 60 feet away from the water source. To be certain of
>drinking water: boil it!
>
> Use the slit trenches or covered latrines - cover your paper &
>waste with ashes or lime, wash hands. Break the fly/illness
>connection: shit-fly-food-you! Dig no shitters near water areas or
>kitchens.
>
> Protect our Health!
>
> Use your own cup, bowl & spoon! Wash them after eating and
>rinse in bleach-water. Visit C.A.L.M./M.A.S.H. if you feel ill -
>especially if you have a contagious disease - or are injured.
>
> Camp Together - Establish neighborhoods. Community Fires only!
>~ Each with 5 gallon water bucket and shovel for Fire Protection. If
>you are the last to leave a fire PUT IT OUT! Watch your gear: Be
>Responsible ~ "Tempt Not Lest Ye Be Lifted From."
>
> Pets are discouraged but if you must bring them keep them fed,
>on a leash and out of the kitchens, springs & fights. Clean up their
>poop. Love them.
>
> PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT !!!
>
> Cleanup begins when you arrive. Bring in only what is
>necessary. There is no janitor here...you are the cleanup crew.
>Separate Garbage for recycling. Don't litter - Find collection
>point. Compost in pits only.
>
> You are the Gathering! Participate in Shanti Sena, the peace
>keepers council, and all activities, councils, work crews,
>workshops. Volunteer wherever needed: kitchens, welcome home,
>firewatch, parking lot, shitter digging, supply, front gate, etc.
>R-E-S-P-E-C-T your Sisters & Brothers energies.
>
> Keep the Balance: Earth, Sky, Trees, Water & People!
>
> Alcohol is Discouraged, Guns are Inappropriate, Violence is
>contrary to the Spirit. Please take no photographs or videos of
>people without permission. Discourage Drug Abuse.
>
> Buying and selling endangers our legal right to be here. The
>Magic Hat is our Bank, donate early to fund our Needs. The Magic Hat
>goes around at mealtime circles and with the Magic Hat Band.
>
> Our power together is many times our power separated.
>
> Enjoy the Rainbow with an open heart and you Will see the
>Vision.
>
> Join us for July 4th Silent Contemplation & Prayer for Peace,
>respect those maintaining silence from dawn. Hold the silence until
>the arrival of the Children's Parade.
>
>
>
>*********************************************
>RAP 701
>Happy Trails
>
> In preparation for leaving...Pack up all your trash and take it
>away. Take it far away. Do not impact the small towns near the
>gathering. Drop recyclables in appropriate collection areas.
>
> Dismantle and disappear your encampment. Pick up your litter.
>Vanish ALL traces. Douse your fire, ashes cold, scatter your fire
>rocks. Replace turf.
>
> Cover your local latrine and compost holes solidly with lime and
>soil. . Latrine tops are burned. Remove string and twine from tree
>limbs. Break up hardened ground with shovels or picks for future
>root growth and moisture catch. Intermix humus from forest ground if
>possible.
>
> NATURALIZE! When an area is clear and clean scatter logs,
>branches, leaves. Disappear trails, renew forest habitat. Water
>systems are removed, cleaned and stored for next year.
>
> Help with disabled vehicles, fully dismantle ramps and bridges.
>Water bar steep places to prevent erosion. The final crew re-seeds
>with appropriate vegetation to complete the process.
>
> Transport as many riders as possible out of the area. Treat
>local folks with great kindness.
>
> Drive safely and share this love wherever you go.
>
>***********SPECIAL NOTE TO KITCHENS********************
>
>Please, all kitchens need to bring at least 200 feet of black pipe
>for water - size should be 1/2 - 1.25". 1"-3/4" is best. Black Food
>Grade Irradiation pipe with couplers, hose clamps and a spigot on
>the end.
>Check
>http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=Flexible+Pipe+and+Fittings&Page=1 (http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=Flexible+Pipe+and+Fittings&Page=1)
>For pictures of what we are after.
>
>
>
># * # * # * # * # * # * # * # * # * #
>It's easy for me to send you this gathering
>update via email. Please forward it on to people you
>know who may be interested. Also, please print out copies
>of this email and share it with family in your area who
>may not have computer access.
>
>Let's make sure to keep all our family in the loop!
>
>Spread the peace and love wherever you go.
>
>On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo (http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo)
>or http://www.welcomehome.org (http://www.welcomehome.org/)
>
>At 12:25 today (6/10/04), Spring Council, sitting on the land at Dry
>Creek Campground consensed to use Bear Camp Flat for the 2004
>Rainbow Gathering.
>
>The current weather at Bear Camp Flat is very cold and raining.
>Please, anyone considering coming home at this time, be
>prepared, good shelter, warm clothes and adequate foot wear.
--------- S
>
>If you're flying to the gathering, Reno, Nevada is your best bet.
>
>
>********************DIRECTIONS******************
>
>From Reno Nevada, take Highway 395 North.
>
>Continue North on Hwy 395 to Lassen County and the town of Madeline.
>
>From Madeline, go east on Blue Lake road to Patterson-Sawmill road
>(Long Valley road) follow signs to Patterson Meadow, continue
>eastward to Homestead Meadow (parking area).
>
>Welcome Home!!! There is also a suggestion to avoid county Rd 64,
>which is loaded with logging trucks, and could be accident prone.
>The current weather at Bear Camp Flat is very cold and raining mixed
>with snow. Please, anyone considering coming home at this time, be
>prepared, good shelter, warm clothes and adequate foot wear.
>
>
>There are some cool links to maps and photos of the site
>at
>http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/sites/annual-site.html (http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/sites/annual-site.html)
>
>
>**********************************************
>RAP 107
>Gathering Consciousness
>
> Please protect this Beautiful Land.
>
> Walk softly. Harm no living thing. Harmonize - Blend in. Use
>only down, dead wood. Cut no living trees. Preserve the
>Meadows...camp in the Woods. We are caretakers of this land.
>
> Everyone sharing makes a strong Human Tribe!
>
> Please Protect the Water Sources by staying out of DELICATE
>spring areas. Avoid camping, peeing, washing above spring areas.
>Keep ALL soap out of streams, springs or the creek! Use a bucket to
>take your bath 60 feet away from the water source. To be certain of
>drinking water: boil it!
>
> Use the slit trenches or covered latrines - cover your paper &
>waste with ashes or lime, wash hands. Break the fly/illness
>connection: shit-fly-food-you! Dig no shitters near water areas or
>kitchens.
>
> Protect our Health!
>
> Use your own cup, bowl & spoon! Wash them after eating and
>rinse in bleach-water. Visit C.A.L.M./M.A.S.H. if you feel ill -
>especially if you have a contagious disease - or are injured.
>
> Camp Together - Establish neighborhoods. Community Fires only!
>~ Each with 5 gallon water bucket and shovel for Fire Protection. If
>you are the last to leave a fire PUT IT OUT! Watch your gear: Be
>Responsible ~ "Tempt Not Lest Ye Be Lifted From."
>
> Pets are discouraged but if you must bring them keep them fed,
>on a leash and out of the kitchens, springs & fights. Clean up their
>poop. Love them.
>
> PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT !!!
>
> Cleanup begins when you arrive. Bring in only what is
>necessary. There is no janitor here...you are the cleanup crew.
>Separate Garbage for recycling. Don't litter - Find collection
>point. Compost in pits only.
>
> You are the Gathering! Participate in Shanti Sena, the peace
>keepers council, and all activities, councils, work crews,
>workshops. Volunteer wherever needed: kitchens, welcome home,
>firewatch, parking lot, shitter digging, supply, front gate, etc.
>R-E-S-P-E-C-T your Sisters & Brothers energies.
>
> Keep the Balance: Earth, Sky, Trees, Water & People!
>
> Alcohol is Discouraged, Guns are Inappropriate, Violence is
>contrary to the Spirit. Please take no photographs or videos of
>people without permission. Discourage Drug Abuse.
>
> Buying and selling endangers our legal right to be here. The
>Magic Hat is our Bank, donate early to fund our Needs. The Magic Hat
>goes around at mealtime circles and with the Magic Hat Band.
>
> Our power together is many times our power separated.
>
> Enjoy the Rainbow with an open heart and you Will see the
>Vision.
>
> Join us for July 4th Silent Contemplation & Prayer for Peace,
>respect those maintaining silence from dawn. Hold the silence until
>the arrival of the Children's Parade.
>
>
>
>*********************************************
>RAP 701
>Happy Trails
>
> In preparation for leaving...Pack up all your trash and take it
>away. Take it far away. Do not impact the small towns near the
>gathering. Drop recyclables in appropriate collection areas.
>
> Dismantle and disappear your encampment. Pick up your litter.
>Vanish ALL traces. Douse your fire, ashes cold, scatter your fire
>rocks. Replace turf.
>
> Cover your local latrine and compost holes solidly with lime and
>soil. . Latrine tops are burned. Remove string and twine from tree
>limbs. Break up hardened ground with shovels or picks for future
>root growth and moisture catch. Intermix humus from forest ground if
>possible.
>
> NATURALIZE! When an area is clear and clean scatter logs,
>branches, leaves. Disappear trails, renew forest habitat. Water
>systems are removed, cleaned and stored for next year.
>
> Help with disabled vehicles, fully dismantle ramps and bridges.
>Water bar steep places to prevent erosion. The final crew re-seeds
>with appropriate vegetation to complete the process.
>
> Transport as many riders as possible out of the area. Treat
>local folks with great kindness.
>
> Drive safely and share this love wherever you go.
>
>***********SPECIAL NOTE TO KITCHENS********************
>
>Please, all kitchens need to bring at least 200 feet of black pipe
>for water - size should be 1/2 - 1.25". 1"-3/4" is best. Black Food
>Grade Irradiation pipe with couplers, hose clamps and a spigot on
>the end.
>Check
>http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=Flexible+Pipe+and+Fittings&Page=1 (http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=Flexible+Pipe+and+Fittings&Page=1)
>For pictures of what we are after.
>
>
>
># * # * # * # * # * # * # * # * # * #
>It's easy for me to send you this gathering
>update via email. Please forward it on to people you
>know who may be interested. Also, please print out copies
>of this email and share it with family in your area who
>may not have computer access.
>
>Let's make sure to keep all our family in the loop!
>
>Spread the peace and love wherever you go.
>
>On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo (http://home.earthlink.net/~scrollinfo)
>or http://www.welcomehome.org (http://www.welcomehome.org/)