1st 2007 PNW Blue Bird Retreat: Tulip Time in LaConner

[Jo-Ski]

Hi, everyone--

There was a little concern this might have gotten lost in the hubbub of the
holidays, so am resending. . .
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jo-Ski
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 12:23 AM
Subject: 1st 2007 PNW Blue Bird Retreat: Tulip Time in LaConner


Hi, folks!

It's Jo-Ski here, acting as Corrie Ernsdorff's "e-mail assistant," at her
request. Corrie has asked me to send announcements and updates for an exciting
springtime Blue Bird retreat that she is coordinating and hostessing.

ANNOUNCING THE 1st 2007 PNW BIRD RETREAT! ALL BLUE BIRDERS WELCOME!



o Tulip Time in LaConner o

Get ready for an unbelieveable, unforgettable time with family and Blue Bird
friends old and new! Please join the Pacific Northwest Blue Birds for our first
2007 Pacific Northwest Blue Bird retreat in beautiful LaConner, WA, home of the
world-famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (http://www.tulipfestival.org/)!
What's more, our event will take place right during this wonderful festival, now
in its exciting, successful, 24th year!



Way to go, Corrie!!



What a grand way to welcome and salute spring and also hang out with a great
group of Blue Birders and talk all things Blue Bird! Our recent retreats have
been attracting an ever-growing number of Blue Birders, not only from the
Pacific Northwest, but from all over!



In case you are not familiar with the festival, first of all, it's a celebration
of viewing the gorgeous fields of not only blooming tulips, but also daffodils
and other beloved spring flowers in this beautiful, rural valley. Bring your
cameras! And, your bikes and/or hiking boots--the whole area is lovely, mostly
level biking/hiking terrain. You will feel like you've set foot in paradise! But
there's much more! Like arts festivals and music! Like the charming town of
LaConner itself, situated nearby the flower fields--lovely galleries, shopping,
and dining (http://www.laconner.net/).



Corrie has dubbed this retreat "Tulip Time in LaConner," and she has made
reservations with the area campground for a block of spaces for us.



Anyway, here's the basic scoop on the when, where, what (and, in particular,
please note the "How to register" instructions). Then please check out the
Websites for the festival (including download for the official festival
brochure), campground, and town of LaConner for more of the glorious details. We
hope you're gonna be just lovin' it all!




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Dates: April 20-23, 2007 (with earlier arrival and later departure dates
available)


Campground: Thousand Trails Campground, 16362 Snee Oosh Rd., LaConner, WA 98257

Phone: (360) 466-3558
Toll Free: (800) 884-1113

Website: http://www.1000trails.com/site/page/pg3487-as3.html

Cost: $32.00 a night per coach



How to register: The campground has asked that you use Corrie as your contact,
instead of individually registering with the campground. She will be constantly
updating the campground on reservations, etc. To sign up or for more
information, please e-mail Corrie at Corrie.ernsdorff@... ; also, please
add a CC: to jim.ernsdorff@...



At this time, Corrie reports that we are not limited to how many coaches can
attend, but folks, this is a popular, world-class festival, so please let Corrie
know ASAP if you're in!



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COME ONE, COME ALL FROM EVERYWHERE! IT'S GONNA BE ANOTHER GREAT RETREAT WITH A
SWELL BUNCH OF PNW BIRDERS AND, WE HOPE, MANY FRIENDS OLD AND NEW!

Best regards,

Jo-Ski, assistant to Corrie Ernsdorff, coordinator and hostess
'83-FC 35 RB
"The Bird Abides"
Blaine, WA


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