Friday, June 24, 2005
To the Parents of Philip’s Party Pals:
(This is the instruction sheet I'm handing out to partygoing parents. In the event I've given you one and you lose it, here it is online. If you didn't receive one, you probably didn't receive an invitation, either; draw your own conclusions.)
First off, thanks for being willing to make the trek out to Triangle Lake. Here are a few tips to make your evening a pleasant one:
Please dress your kid(s) in clothes that can get sandy. The lake is too cold to swim in enjoyably (come back in August), so bathing suits aren’t necessary, but if the warm weather holds we’ll be down at the waterfront. If you get halfway here and realize you forgot this isn’t a “formal” party, feel free to stop and buy a change of clothes from one of the yard sales. The society page from the paper has said they’re not sending a photographer, so don’t worry about appearances.
How to get here:
With Clear Lake closed, the easiest way is to head toward Junction City on Hwy. 99 (take the exit off Beltline at Jerry’s). Just before you reach Junction City, Hwy. 36 takes off to the left (at the first signalized intersection after you pass the airport area). We’re at milepost __*. If the weather is nice, look for a sign on the left side of the road (the “lake” side). If the weather is not so nice, the sign will be on the right side of the road (the “not the ‘lake’ side” side). We’ll try to make it as obvious as possible, but with all the yard sale signs on the road it may take a pass or two before you notice it (if you get to the ______*, you’ve just passed us; if you get to Florence, enjoy the sunset because we’re not saving any big sandwich for you).
Drive safe and see you 6:30-ish.
*excised to prevent party-crashing and stalkers
First off, thanks for being willing to make the trek out to Triangle Lake. Here are a few tips to make your evening a pleasant one:
- Go potty before you leave home. We’re about 20 miles west of Junction City, and the only public facilities between there and here is a port-a-potty at a park just past the Noti exit.
- Remember the Dramamine. The road gets curvy at times. We’re going to pump your kid(s) as full of sugar as possible. If you value your upholstery, take the appropriate precautions.
- Enjoy the drive. There are reasons we’re glad to come into Eugene as often as we do. Cabin fever is one of them. The scenery on the way is another.
- Watch out for cars entering the highway. Hwy. 36 is having a 52-mile-long garage sale this weekend, beginning today. Traffic may be heavier than usual. Cars may enter – or leave – the highway at unexpected moments. Check with your insurance agent and make sure your policy is paid up before heading out.
Please dress your kid(s) in clothes that can get sandy. The lake is too cold to swim in enjoyably (come back in August), so bathing suits aren’t necessary, but if the warm weather holds we’ll be down at the waterfront. If you get halfway here and realize you forgot this isn’t a “formal” party, feel free to stop and buy a change of clothes from one of the yard sales. The society page from the paper has said they’re not sending a photographer, so don’t worry about appearances.
How to get here:
With Clear Lake closed, the easiest way is to head toward Junction City on Hwy. 99 (take the exit off Beltline at Jerry’s). Just before you reach Junction City, Hwy. 36 takes off to the left (at the first signalized intersection after you pass the airport area). We’re at milepost __*. If the weather is nice, look for a sign on the left side of the road (the “lake” side). If the weather is not so nice, the sign will be on the right side of the road (the “not the ‘lake’ side” side). We’ll try to make it as obvious as possible, but with all the yard sale signs on the road it may take a pass or two before you notice it (if you get to the ______*, you’ve just passed us; if you get to Florence, enjoy the sunset because we’re not saving any big sandwich for you).
Drive safe and see you 6:30-ish.
*excised to prevent party-crashing and stalkers
Mikesell
1 Snarky Remarks:
CFisher, at 10:28 AM
Chris