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Oops our screwing screws July, again
DS XI over Memorial Day 2005
Has everyone recovered from Dershstock X-treme?
Again we have run into a scheduling conflict. He
Who Has Not Been Named will be arriving, like his sister did, in
early July. So, again, we can't do July 4th weekend. This
year, Dershstock XI, will be over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May 28
through Monday May 30.
Zara
Columbia, and her website, have been doing a lot of growing.
For more info about the party in general you can refer to last year's site or sites from prior years
that contain lots of pictures and
details, and can see directions as
well. I also
shot
a cool Quicktime VR of the house
during winter.
Dershstock happens in
Phoenicia, NY and all are welcome to come party with Zara and the
rest of us. So feel free to bring friends, family or anyone else
who you think can put up with us, or who knows how to babysit.
Things to do at Dershstock:
Eat, Drink, be merry, rock climb, hike, swim, screw, play tennis, play
ultimate
(on the new field!), go antiquing, Hot Tubbin', saunaing, did we
mention
drinking, play music (or sing, or listen), play games, sit by the
bonfire,
read, hang out, meet cool people, philosophize!
We never really know who will show up: 
Or what they might be doing:
Things
to bring to Dershstock:
Sleeping bag, tent (if you want to camp), bathing suit (optional), food
(bring
some stuff, and we are all pretty communal about it & there is
always
a grill on), drinks (beer, wine, great bottles of Scotch etc. ), ice,
coolers
(we always have more food than fridge space), sporting gear (hiking,
rock
climbing, tennis, etc.), games, friends, musical instruments, CDs (it
is
hard
to bring much music from California), towels, cameras, art supplies,
good
weather,
philosophies!
The beds are somewhat limited
, but there is plenty of floor space 
, and more camping space outside than we can possibly fill
up.
So tents are probably a good idea. A few people have asked about
local
hotels, so we now have a list,
with no promises about price or quality.
RSVP not required, but
appreciated.
You can get in touch with us with more questions by emailing
or
or
phone us at (310) 390-8800, or up in Phoenicia (around the time of the
event)
(845) 688-5659 or (845) 688-5506.
NEW!!! Check out the excellent Dershshop that Charles
set up to purchase great merchandise!
*Thanks Charles for the title idea and graphic
, and more camping space outside than we can possibly fill
up.
So tents are probably a good idea. A few people have asked about
local
hotels, so we now have a list,
with no promises about price or quality.