Calendar of Events for 1999

Disclaimer

Please don't email me asking about regionals or directions that aren't on this list, cause *everything* I have goes on here, as soon as I get the info. I get way too much email as it is.

January

Friday, January 1, 1999

Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

January 15

(Friday evening) Scouting Rendezvous at North Farles Prairie parking area. Friday evening discussion about where folks have been scouting and making a plan for covering ground for the rest of the weekend. Also a good place to get some experience with scouting for a gathering. Scouts will reconvene at North Farles Sunday evening January 17 to discuss our options. Open to anyone who wants to spend the weekend doing a lot of walking. Directions: From SR19 between SR40 and the town of Eustis, go west on Forest Road 599. Go past Forest Road 562. Turn left on Forest Road 599A.

January 1-15th

Mississippi gathering in Desoto National Forest. Brooklyn,Ms is located 20miles south of Hattiesburg off Highway 49 Take Brooklyn Exit go to Main Street go east on Main till you run into Ashe Nursery Rd. Proceed 2miles on Ashe Nursery rd.until you reach a 4way intersection take a left there on 319 it is a dirt road also known as New York Road. Proceed on 319 for approximately 3and 7tenths miles and take another left on 319G about a half-a-mile you should see fires and Welcome Home. About 50 folks here now. Bring Love,Peace,Light and try to avoid the Agro not be a part of it.

January 9

Orange County Drum Circles at Huntington State Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

January 17th

SCROLL Council will happen in San Diego on Sunday, January 17 from noon until dusk. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

January 26

Springfield Missouri "Rainbow Group Use" regs court case, 9am at the Federal District Courthouse. Two brothers where issued summonds` for our Missouri Spring Regional in 1998 and now they are carrying the burden of court proceedings. Word is that a peace rally will be held in front of the courthouse on that date as well a camp out the weekend prior to the rally. Camp will be at Busiek State Forest 18 miles S. of Springfield on Hwy 65, 1-23-99 - 1-27-99

January 31

Florida Family Council at Second Hammock, North Farles Prairie. Site of 1999 Ocala Gathering to be decided in open council. Wording for Howdy Folks and Web Announcement to be discussed and consensed upon in open council. Operating Plan for 1999 Ocala Gathering to be discussed, prepared, and consensed upon. Directions above.

January 31

OM Valley Full Moon potluck/picnic and plans are for a campout fri/sat night......somewhere either in ironton or aberdeen, ohio. For more info, call the OM Valley Lightline at (513) 956-1675.

Sunday, January 31, 1999

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

February

February 6th

Orange County Drum Circles at Huntington State Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

February 7th

Beautiful Alabama Rainbow Family Spring Council. This will be held on the first Sunday of February at Palasades Park in Blount county, Alabama. There will be camping on the river friday and saturday night before council so come early! More info can be obtained by calling the BARF liteline at 205-699-9712.
This is a peaceful gathering that will be held at a public park...so please be respectful of the other park goers. Palasades park is a beautiful place on the edge of a huge cliff. There will be people with climbing, and repelling gear for anyone who wants a little more excitement!

February 7th

The next potluck of the Santa Cruz area Rainbow Family will be at Natural Bridges State Park at rainbow noon. For more info, call 408/860-4362 or email Warner at wsb3attyca@aol.com.

February 14 - 28

13th Annual Ocala Winter Gathering of the Tribes. Site to be decided announced Feb 7th.
Sunday, February 14.....Silence until Noon
Opening Ceremonies: Ocala Peace Pole to be dedicated
Sunday, February 28.....Silence until Noon
Prayer for Peace and Healing for Life on Planet Earth, Kid Parade, Florida Family Vision Council, late afternoon at Info. For more info and directions, go to the Florida Rainbow Family web page.

February 12 - 16

Seventh Annual Valentine Regional Love-In Camp-Out, Michigan. Site to be determined--if you have suggestions, please send them to Gonzo We *really* want to locate a new site!

February 14

Valentine Lovin Campout, just for the phun of it:) for those not able to get to florida.) possible site in monteray, ky if not available then aberdeen or chilo, ohio. For more info, call the OM Valley Lightline at (513) 956-1675.

February 21

There will be San Francisco Bay Area RF potluck picnic and council on Sunday, February 21, 1999 at the Sunnyvale Baylands County Park. Potluck Picnic 12 Noon to 2 p.m. Circle / Council 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. All times approximate. The park is open until dusk. Directions: Go to Lawrence Expressway from Highway 101 or Highway 680 or Highway 237. Sunnyvale Baylands County Park is north of Highway 237 and east of the north end of Lawrence Expressway which is more or less the boundary between the cities of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara in the south bay. From the intersection of Lawrence Expressway/Caribbean Drive and Highway 237: Exit north onto Carribean Drive. The first stop light is Baylands Park; turn right and enter the park. For more info, call 408/860-4362 or email Warner at wsb3attyca@aol.com.

No Full Moon in February!

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

Feb.25 - March 7

Third Annual Sister Gathering. This is not a Rainbow Gathering, this is a related event with alot of Rainbow sister energy. Directions: From San Diego take I-8 east (from Yuma, AZ; I-8 west) to Ogilby Road (S34). Go north approximately 16 miles. Take a left (look for the Rocks) follow "road" thru 3 posts, over a wash. Keep on "road" until you see the cove of trees. Welcome Home.

March

Monday, March 1st

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

March 6

Orange County Drum Circles at Huntington State Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

March 12-14

OM Valley Spring Council and CampOut (prefer NF) (March 15th is our 7th Anniversary!) this council will focus on inviting Cumberland, Katuah family, Hoosier family and Tecumseh healing circle(of indiana) for a joint council. For more info, call the OM Valley Lightline at (513) 956-1675.

March 19-22

Ozark Spring Council at Painted Rock Forest on the Osage River. Highway 63 to Highway 133 and turn south. Go approx 5 miles south on 133, go past the "EE" exit for Folk Missouri. Watch for the very next gravel turn to the right. Go to parking at the end. Bring drums, food, water, good vibes. Leave dogs and bad vibes at home.

March 26 - April 3rd

Central Valley are planning a gathering for March 26 to March April 3. Seed camp starts on March 24. To find out about more of their events, send email to Dave. Directions: From the North, South and West take hwy 99 to Bakersfield exit 178 east to Lake Isabella. From the East take hwy 14 out of Mojave to hwy 178 and Lake Isabella. Exit hwy 155 towards Wofford Hieghts. Drive approx. 1 mile, to north side of bridge turn left at Raft launch site and Keysville Recreation area, drive in approx 1/2 mile to welcome home.

Wednesday, March 31st

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

April

April 3

Orange County Drum Circles at Huntington State Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

April 25th

Potluck at Yasgurs Road, Bethel. greetings and Bethel planning. 2pm,... This not a Rainbow Family event, but involves lots of the same folks in the same groove. For more info, call the NYC Lightline at Lightline: 212-560-7111.

April 16,17 & 18th

N.W. (Pacific) tribes Spring Councel. The purpose of this working councel is to determine the level of commitment to facilitate logistics in the actualizing of regional gathering in the north west pacific coast this summer 99". We are currently scouting a location for this councel. If there are any site location ideas that could accomendate 50 to 100 focalizers, working crew, &/or visionaries, please have ideas forward to Andy Platypus (206)324-1381 (scouting head) or to my e-mail address, as i am in this party and get the info. to Andy. (reddusk@webtv.net) The Shama Lama Ding Dong will provide the kitchen for this councel. There is a portabe yurt and tipi avalible if needed. Discussion was leading to a central location (N.W.) in a natural setting (someone said hot springs) As an after though, we in thewN.W. are still looking for a trailer (perferably enclosed) to purchase/trade/finakle, so we can transfer N.W. equipment and supplies to future gaherings, please reply to NW tribes at: P.O. Box 545, Eugene, Or. 97440.

April 24 - 25th

A working Spring Council in the Great Lakes to discuss the upcoming annual gathering. Directions: Take Interstate 96 to the Clarksville exit (2nd exit past Ionia when heading west toward Grand Rapids from Lansing). This is Nash Highway. Turn right (north) and go about a mile and a half to Peck Lake Road. Turn left (west) and it's about a mile and a half to Kyser Road. Turn right (north) and go about two miles until Kyser ends at Riverside Drive. Turn right (east) and the house is the third on the right. There is a sign at the end of the driveway that says Hawn Creek Kennel. If you cross the stream, turn around! You shouldn't have any trouble finding it, though. For "what's-it-all-about" info: Great Lakes Rainbow ((313) 761-4243 or this e-mail); for "help-me-I'm-lost!" info: (616) 642-0460. Unfortunately collect calls cannot be accepted.

April 30th

Benefit for Nat'l rainbow Gathering at Town Hall, Woodstock NY. 7pm. with: Woodstock Nation and other disruptions. (Happy Traub!!! and FIRE <-excellent raggae spirits!!! For more info, call the NYC Lightline at Lightline: 212-560-7111.

April 30th

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

May

May 8

Orange County Drum Circles at Huntington State Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

May 16

The 17th Annual New York Rainbow Central Park Picnic - for all the Family!!! Noon til Dusk *New Location!! - Central Park: At the 100 St. Central Park West entrance. Enter take first left down steps and you are there! Circle for Peace at 1:30 p.m. Pot Luck Picnic - bring food and drink to share, accoustic instruments, drums, games, puppets, kites, baloons, art stuff, good feelings, friends and family!! Get your copy of the 'Rainbow Bridge'. Free ~ Non-Commercial, No selling, ~ recycle. *Our traditional location being seeded by parks dept. and is fenced off...hope to be back there next year. NY Rainbow Lightline 212-560-7111

May 19

benefit after the Biggg picnic! Wetlands, 161 Hudson Street, Manhattan. YES, IT IS ON A WEDNESDAY THIS YEAR!!! For more info, call the NYC Lightline at Lightline: 212-560-7111.

Saturday, May 29th

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

May 28-30

Spring Council for the annual gathering! From I-80 (Brookville Pa.- exit 13) take state road 36 north to Tionesta & US 62 north(right turn) , follow US 62 n. to East Hickory & state road 666 east (right turn) take st. rt. 666 east to FS 209 north/Yellow Hammer Road(left turn) Yellow Hammer road is shaped like a Rainbow (curves back around to sr 666) with FS 209 going off in a northeasterly direction at the apex of Yellow Hammer road(left turn) . You can tell that it is the turn-off for FS 209, because the pavement changes After 0.6 miles the pavement becomes a very rocky gravel road. Go Slow! From there it is 2.9 miles to FS 551(left turn) the numbers 551 are spray painted on the "NO OUTLET sign.(see parking below)
From Erie(I-90,I-79,NY 17): take I-79 south to US 6 East, follow US 6 E. to US 62 south, Take US62 S. to East Hickory & state road 666;(then same as above)(SEE PARKING BELLOW)
From New York on US 62 south: Take US 62 south to East Hickory Pa. & state road 666 east Then:(same as first route)(SEE PARKING BELLOW)
From NY on US 219 South: Take US 219 south to US 6 west(right turn at Lantz Corners) follow US 6 West to Sheffield & State Road 666 West(left turn) follow sr 666 about 30 miles to Yellow Hammer Road(right turn) when Yellow Hammer Road curves left go strait on FS 209 norteast(then follow first directions above)
PARKING: Parking will be along the right side of FS 551 except for Busses, which will be on your ammediate left after turning on FS 551. After you park go to the fork and take the upper branch with the gate(left fork) the Spring Council will be past the gate. The Gathering site will be decided at Spring Council. For more info, go to this information page on this year's gathering.

June

June 4-13

Missouri Spring Counsel has consensed upon a Spring Regional Gathering to run from June 4th-13 1999.
Site is located north of Centerville Missouri on Hwy 21 approx. 3 miles.
Turn left on CR 806 at the Suttons Bluff access.
Continue west on CR 806 for approx. 12 mile to Cook Springs.
Site is on the Black River at the bottom of the Bluff.

"WELCOME HOME!" For more info, Missouri Family web site.

June 5

Yard Sale, Ann Arbor, exact site TBD. For more info, email Gonzo, or call the Great Lightline at (734) 761-4243.

June 5-14th

Colorado regional. From the Denver area: Take rt 285 south 17.6 miles south of Salida. Turn right on FS 875 past mile marker 112. Go through two gates. (please close all gates behind you!!!) 2.5 miles to Welcome Home! For info, call the CO lightline at 303-595-1077.

June 6

Shawnee Rainbow Picnic. Evergreen Park at Carbondale, Il. same place as last year. Go South from Highway 13 on Highway 51 Carbondale, Ill to Pleasent Hill Road (Convenience Mart/Station on S.E. corner. Go West to Evergreen Park. Turn left, and go to Shelter by lake and field in back of park. This is Potluck so bring something to eat, drink(no alcahol in park), eating stuff (utencils,cup,plate> , pie plate, etc.). Also Hugs, Musical Instraments, Juggling Stuff, Towel, Games, Maps,spontaneous/workshops comedy can be done.

June 12

Howdy Folks mailing party, Gonzo's house, Ann Arbor. For more info, email Gonzo, or call the Great Lightline at (734) 761-4243.

June 17th- 23rd

N.W.Tribes regional.

June 19

Gallup Park Picnic, Ann Arbor, Michigan. For more info, email Gonzo, or call the Great Lightline at (734) 761-4243.

June 21

Québec Rainbow Family council at St-Fortunat, which I think is 100 miles north of Ottawa, or four hours north-east of Montréal. There is scouting going on in the Maniwaki area for a regional.

Monday, June 28th

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

July

July 1 - 7

1999 Annual Rainbow Gathering in Pennsylvania. More info can be found at The 1999 PA Rainbow Gathering web page.

July 4

Shawnee Rainbow Picnic. Evergreen Park at Carbondale, Il. same place as last year. Go South from Highway 13 on Highway 51 Carbondale, Ill to Pleasent Hill Road (Convenience Mart/Station on S.E. corner. Go West to Evergreen Park. Turn left, and go to Shelter by lake and field in back of park. This is Potluck so bring something to eat, drink(no alcahol in park), eating stuff (utencils,cup,plate> , pie plate, etc.). Also Hugs, Musical Instraments, Juggling Stuff, Towel, Games, Maps,spontaneous/workshops comedy can be done.

July 24

Arb Chaos Nonpicnic, Ann Arbor, Michigan. For more info, email Gonzo, or call the Great Lightline at (734) 761-4243.

July 11 - August 11th

13th Gathering of the Quebec Rainbow Family (Rassemblement de la famille de l'arc-en-ciel du Quebec) at the Chutes du Serpent (Snake Falls) To get to the site:
From Montreal(Quebec,Canada)Take the Highway 15 North,then the 117 North up to the town of Mont-Laurier.
From Mont-Laurier,take the 309 road Northup to the village of Ferme-Neuve.(From Ferme-Neuve to the site is about 50 kilometers.)
From Ferme-Neuve take the forest road (0-750 as marked on the road maps.)in direction of the Windigo and Pistacosine lakes.The road is paved until a crossroad that leads to the Windigo Lake and Falls/Montagne du Diable (Devil's Mountain) (Lac et Chutes Windigo) You have to go pass the fork at the right and continue straight ahead on the 0-750 forest road.You have to go through a conversation zone called a Z.E.C.The Z.E.C called Le Sieur.At the welcome cabin of the Z.E.C Petawaga you have to keep your right while following the Gatineau River on the East side (Do not cross it).Follow that road,between Lac Crevier (Crevier Lake ) And Lac Williamson(Williamson Lake ),you will see a island in the river.The site (Chutes du Serpent) is on the point in front of the island.

July 27th

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

August

August 1

Shawnee Rainbow Picnic. Evergreen Park at Carbondale, Il. same place as last year. To get to the Picnic materialize at the site or if ground travel Take Highway 51 South from Highway 13 in Carbondale, Illinois. At Pleasent Hill Road Convenience Mart Station onm South East Corner go West. Evergreen Park will be on your left (South) side. Go to the Black Locust Shelter in back by lake across from base ball field. The Picnic is from 1 a.m. till 5 a.m. though we have the park till closing(Sundown). Bring Potluck food, Own eating stuff (Cups,plates, utensels...), Fun stuff >Musical Instraments, Juggling Stuff, Towel for Perfect Tan, Hugs, Games. etc.. Maps of Shawnee National Forest!

Mid August

Alaska regional in Chugach National Forrest. For more info, email fred_frontier@hotmail.com, or go to Alaska Rainbow site. Directions from the Alcan Highway you need to get into Alaska, take a South at Tok, pass thru Anchorage, get onto the Seward Highway, take a right onto the Sterling Highway, & a Left onto Snug Harbor Rd. in Cooper Landing.

Thursday, August 26th

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

September

September 20-30th

Montanna regional about 35 miles northeast of Livingston in a tiny mountain range called the Crazy Mountains in the Gallatin National Forest. For more info first try the NW Tribes lightline at (503) 727-2498, or call Andy at (206) 324-1381 or Jimbo at (406) 222-5662 . (no collect calls please)
Directions from South of the site: Coming from Highway 90, east of Livingston, take Highway 89 North to Clyde Park Go thru town and turn right on Cottonwood Creek Road.
Directions from North of the site: Coming from Great Falls, travel South on 89. Turn left on Cottonwood Creek Road-just before the town of Clyde Park. Stay on Cottonwood Creek Road for 6+ miles, Take a right on Forest Service Road 198 and proceed 4 miles. Take a left on Forest Service Road 2510. Drive about two miles to the parking lot... Welcome Home!!!!!!!!!

Friday, September 24th

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

September 24-27th

The Ozark Rainbow Family of Living annual Fall Council and Drum Circle. at painted Rock State Forest in Osage County, Missouri. We will be enjoying the river and each other through drumming, music and ceremony, and taking care of our usual fall business at council on the land. Good things to bring include drums, instruments, veggie food, and water, preferably in glass jugs and containers. To get to Painted Rock take U.S 63 south out of Columbia or 50/63 east out of Jeff City, or 63 north out of Rolla. Just north of Westphalia, Missouri turn south onto Missouri highway 133, go about 5 miles or so and just continue past the Folk, Missouri turn-off at route "EE". There are 3 entrances to Painted Rock, go past the first two and turn right (west) into the third entrance. Watch for a cabled entrance on the left about halfway down the hill, this is the walk-in entrance. There is additional parking further down the hill by the lake. The hike in will be about a mile total, out to the bluff point across the meadow, and then left down the ridge line to the river and creek. We love you.

October

October 1 - 5

Michigan Fall Regional Gathering, Northeast Lower Peninsula. The Vanderbilt exit off I-75 is about 50 miles south of the Straits of Mackinac. Sturgeon Valley Road is the main road east from Vanderbilt. The Regional site is about a mile west of Cornwell Creek Flooding off Tin Bridge Road. From Sturgeon Valley Rd., turn left (north) on Pickerel Lake Rd. Go to Grass Lake Rd.; turn right. Go to Tin Bridge Rd.; turn left. Go to parking. If you are in a heavy vehicle DO NOT USE THE BRIDGE JUST PAST PARKING TO THE EAST!!! For more info, email Gonzo, or call the Great Lightline at (734) 761-4243.

October 3-10

Illinois Fall gathering in Shawnee National Forest near Carbondale,Illinois.: FROM St. Louis take I-64,Follow to I-57 South,Take I-57 South until route 13 east in the town of Marion. Follow west to Carbondale. Take route 51 South until you reach a big yellow water tower with a big smiley face on it. Turn South(Left at the 'T' intersection)then Right on Union Springs road and another Right on Little Cedar Road. Look for rockpile markers on the right.

Oct 15-17

Alaska regional in Chugach National Forrest. For more info, email alaskarainbow@hotmail.com, or go to Alaska Rainbow site.

October 16

Frances Park Fall Colors Picnic, Lansing, Michigan. Fall Colors Picnic, Frances Park, Lansing, Michigan, noon to 5 PM. Take Waverly Road to Mt. Hope (the light just south of the Grand River bridge). Turn on Mt. Hope (it only goes one way, east). Bear left onto Moore's River Drive (follow the river) where Mt. Hope goes up the hill. Follow Moore's River Drive to the park entrance. Look for the hippies (unless you're the first hippies, in which case, make yourselves the hippies everyone else is looking for). For more info, email Gonzo, or call the Great Lightline at (734) 761-4243.

October 17

The next third-Sunday-of-the-month potluck picnic and council at Stevens Creek County Park is this Sunday, October 17th. Picnic/drumming/gathering starts "rainbow noon"; council starts about 2 p.m. (all times approximate). Directions: Hwy. 280 to Foothill Expressway exit; south on Foothill Boulevard; entrance drive on left; drive past the first parking lot and ranger station to the back parking lot. Welcome Home !

October 20

PA court case, 1:30 in Erie, PA. This is the case for this year's citations.

Sunday, October 24th

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

November

November 6 & 7

Midwest Autumn Council, again this year at Su and Eric's in Montague, north of Muskegon. Their house is at 8913 S. 48th St., Montague, Michigan--here's how to get there:
*Take US-31 to the Fruitvale exit
*Go right to where Business 31 turns south.
*Go right (north) 1 mile to Meinert Park Rd.
*Go left 4.5 miles to Lehman Road
*Turn right (Lehman turns into 48th St.)--go 1.5 miles to the council
Friday night arrival is OK. There will be room indoors for counciling and such if the weather dictates; there is also ample room outdoors for tents. This is a working council, not a Gathering or a party (though there will be plenty of relaxing good times too). Also remember that this is someone's home--please act in such a way that they will feel their kindness in offering their home has been returned. For "what's-it-all-about" info: Great Lakes Rainbow ((313) 761-4243 or this e-mail); for "help-me-I'm-lost!" info: (616) 893-7518. For more info, email Gonzo, or call the Great Lightline at (734) 761-4243.

Monday, November 22nd

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. For more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

December

Wednesday, December 22nd

San Diego Full Moon Drum Circles at Black's Beach. And it's the Winter SolsticeFor more info, go to the SCROLL web site, or try the SCROLL Lightline at (619-226-5797).

January 2000

Full Moon, January 2000

Guatemala Gathering. For 10 days around the full moon of January near the village of Santiago Atitlan, on Lake Atitlan in the altiplano. We need scouts & seed camp folks early to find a gathering site as the locals have planted a milpa on our usual beach on the slopes of San Pedro volcano. In Guatemala, contact Bob 'Ashep' Thomas at the Moonfishcafe above the central cuchilla in Panajachel. For more info, email Hopper at hopper@merr.com.

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Please don't email me asking about regionals or directions that aren't on this list, cause *everything* I have goes on here, as soon as I get the info. I get way too much email as it is.