Largest Rock Pickin' Group
I finally learned how to save most of my web pages so I can post them here. I need to make new business cards to give to friends and new acquaintenances but need to add more to this blog for them to visit! I'm still learning all about blogs. I had almost mastered making the web pages with Geocities and now the free web sites are no longer available after the end of October. So...I am going to post the general notes that I put on all of the Rock Party sites so that everyone has a general idea of what to expect at one of our Rock Parties! We have had 10 years of Rock Parties....just one a year at DeesDream...and one at Springdale one year. I have traveled with Lin Wellford to Portland, Oregon in 2001 for a Rock Party there and then to Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania one year....can't remember the year (maybe 2004)?? Anyway, we almost have it down as a science now. We have had as many as 30 people once or twice but started out with just 12 rock painters the first year. We have new rock painters each year and love to include anyone who is interested! Below is the general idea of what to expect as well as the places to stay around here....which definitely does NOT include all ... there are many, many more resorts all around! SO...make plans to join us next June...usually around the 2nd weekend in June, depending on Lin's schedule. That is between holidays and before it gets too hot!
Places to Stay
1) Fisherman's Haven (417) 271-3599 Golden, Missouri
2) Lazy Eagle Resort (417) 271-3390 Eagle Rock, Missouri
3) Roaring River Inn (417) 847-2330 Cassville, Missouri
4) Roaring River Resort (417) 847-3235 Cassville, Missouri
5) Viney Creek Campground (417) 271-3860 Golden, Missouri
6) Mike's Hideaway Roaring River Campground (417-271-4215) Eagle Rock, Missouri
Agenda (pretty much the same each year)
Friday
1) Meet at Dees' Dream 7 am (Golden)
2) Meet at Tom's Place 8 am (Green Forest)
3) Follow Lin to her Rock Pickin' Place (Jasper)
4) Light lunch at Jasper Cafe (optional)
5) Meet at Dees' Dream 5 pm to visit, share, nibble, and paint rocks
Saturday
1) Meet at Dees' Dream 8 am to paint, share, eat, and just have fun all day.
2) Lunch around noon (compliments of T.Joe & John Dees)
When preparing to attend a Rock Party at DeesDream-
1) Send $10 fee for each rock painter to Dees Dream, 22325 W Mockingbird
Drive, Golden, Missouri 65658.
2) Send $5 fee for those who plan to come but not paint.
3) Bring paints and brushes well marked. I usually end up with some one's
favorite brush. Don't worry if you do not have paints or brushes. We have
extra.
4) Bring snacks (finger foods) and soft drinks or water to nibble on, sip, and
share. We will have lunch provided for Saturday lunch.
5) If you have painted rocks, bring them to show and tell. If you don't have the
rocks anymore, bring your photos to show.
6) If you cannot find us, call us. (417) 271-4281. We will have signs up in the
Eagle Rock/Golden area....sometimes even as far as Seligman, Missouri.
8) There are maps on the 2006 Rock Party Web site. (Link on this page.)
Rock Pickin' Tips (for when we go on Friday morning of the Rock Party)
1) Wear comfortable Shoes for walking on rocks.
2) Bring water, energy snacks, etc. to stay well hydrated. (It could be hot)
3) Bring a small bucket or basket to tote your rocks.
4) Bring a chair so you can take a break if needed.
5) We will only spend about 1 to 1 1/2 hours pickin' rocks.
6) Bring a camera if you want to get some pictures of the awesome landscape.
