Well, this 7th Woodzie was by far my favorite. So many people pitched in it seemed to move forward on it’s own energy. Thanks to each of you who helped make it happen and each of you who participated in any way.
I’m so glad that so many of you liked the hats and tshirts. Means a lot to me.
We have a fun tradition of people sending us photos from far away places while wearing the Woodzie shirt (Glen posted one here of his son Will in New York). I would love for that to continue.
Please tell us what you liked best and what we could do better. We want to know.
Remember that you are welcome to invite friends and family next year. Give it some thought as it will effect everyone’s experience. Invite those who will appreciate and enhance the event just by being there.
It was a pleasure to meet so many new peaceful souls and see so many returning friends.
Thanks again.
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Kim is fixing a wonderful cowboy breakfast for all the intrepid campers who get up early enough. I have 2 large french press coffeemakers, bring more if you’ve got them. I’ve also got an electric drip pot I’ll plug in. Please bring ground coffee to share if you can. I’ve got coffee cups this year.
I just got back from Sam’s and bought all the paper plates, plastic cutlery, and cups I think we’ll need.
Ice is always useful. Sodas and bottled water to share would be appreciated. We have 2 kegs of beer. Bring a cooler to share if you’ve a mind to.
We’ll cook lots of chicken quarters. Bring something raw and we’ll throw it on the grill for you. If you want to bring meat to share we’ll be happy to cook it.
The food tent is the place to drop your casserole or whatever item you’ve brought to share. We have plugs for crock pots. Please label the food items.
Come hungry and leave happy!
There will be a plant exchange and sharing table. The first aid kit will be on the sharing table if you get a boo boo. Bring a few things to share if you can – glo sticks, $1 store flashlights, bug spray, xtra batteries, bandanas. Be creative and generous and your Woodzie experience will be enhanced (as will your fellow festivarians). See you tomorrow!!!
Wear closed toe shoes – there are cactus and bull nettle.
It’s going to be chilly at night, bring some warm clothing.
We have a sink with running water at the site and it IS good to drink.
Most cell phones work here.
You will need a flashlight.
No banjos except as firewood.
It’s very important that you bring something delicious to add to “the feast”. Remember, we become a community for a day and we have to feed everybody. We like to do it in style so give it some thought. While we’re mowing and clearing this week we’re imagining that you’re out there thinking and planning and dreaming and scheming to bring a new song AND big bowl of something incredible to eat. The Woodzie is small enough that every person’s contribution is needed and appreciated.
It’s true we lost over 50 trees this year due to the drought and a tree fungus. We can’t cut them all down in time for the Woodzie, so if you see a tree that looks like this:
or is just obviously dead (no leaves), please, please, don’t pitch your tent underneath it.
I know 50 trees sounds like a lot, but you hardly notice them in the dense forest that is WhippleWorld. It’s extra beautiful this year with all the wildflower growth. You’re gonna love it!
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- John : well first.... we have to have a saxophone. It's once a year, Kit. We've done little "mini-woodzies " on occasion. Somebody needs to propose one based on just about any half baked excuse. We're easy. I'm thinking about having one with just a dozen or so songwriters and having an overnight songwriting camp. But not until I recoup a little.
- Kit : i put on my woodzie shirt everyday. I can't get over the woods. It's not a T it's a hippie top that i'm in love with. how often do you do these hippie woods sleep overs?
- Sue : thank you so much for THE WOODZIE I can't remember when I've ever had a better day!!!!!
- John : got the Woodzie site pretty much all cleaned up. Thanks everybody for doing such a great job of preventing any messes. It just didn't take much to clean up. We had a big pile of giant trash bags and we started the bonfire back up and cremated it all and it's just gone. Not very green but I love it. With that much trash piled up all of a sudden, gone is good.
- John : Well.... it's late afternoon on Sunday and after more than 24 hours, everybody's gone. It's always hard to be ojbective in the afterglow but this has to be either one of the best or the best Woodzie yet. Wonderful! I saw some very dear friends I hadn't seen in years. I hope to get some photos to post... it was a gorgeous day in a gorgeous setting with lots of wonderful people.
- John : Now it's 9 hours later and it's been a wonderful day. This is easily one of the best Woodzie's ever. More people came than I expected. The campground area is full of tents. People are in the best Woodzie spirit that we've ever seen. It's just magical. Wish you were here!
- John : OK, just snuck back in for a minute to check messages. It's 12:30 and everything is going really well. People are starting to come in. Chris has the P.A. setup. We're getting ready push the port-a-potties into their place. Claude Morgan made the run to get 80 pounds of chicken. I'm going to fire up the bbq here shortly. Jimmie made the food tent look like a gypsy wagon. Taylor has the t-shirt stand set up. It's all good.
- Casey : Yay it is Woodzie day! Now to go run a million errands and set up.....
- Sara : Thank you Casey for letting me and my girls go! I sure need this and I think its going to be right up my alley!
- John : Supperhappy Funland will be having a ukulele songcircle at their compound on the ridge road down past Allantown. Bring your uke if you have one.
- John : OK... it's 10 pm Friday night and it's absolutely AWESOME out here at the Woodzie site. Quite a few campsites got setup a day early... very smart. The t-shirts were delivered and we had the unveiling. We have three BBQ pits going and we're all eating like kings. It's heaven in Texas out here. You HAVE to get in your little car and drive out here tomorrow!!!!
- John Whipple : actually, there is somebody who knows exactly what's going to happen.... the Woodie Chick. But she just smiles and doesn't say nothin'.
- Susan : thanks, we'll be there!!
- John Whipple : We announced the date for The Woodzie more in advance this year than ever before, More than 6 months ago. But it's been a late bloomer and it will be smaller this year. We're so happy about that because we're just in the mood for something simple this year. Smaller and better is our hope. YET... I'm suddenly getting a ton of emails RSVPs here in the 11th hour. So I don't know, it might be somewhere between small and medium. I love it, the Woodzie is all about spontaneity.
- Jimmie Bell : Everybody bring your Jimmiehats, I'm going to try to take a group photo.
- Jimmie Bell : The port-a-potties are here and I'm running up to Sams for plates and such. I think we're gonna pull this thing off!!
- Jimmie Bell : We are all going to enjoy the best weather in the history of The Woodzie. This will be a "Goodzie Woodzie"!
- John : Bring your kids Susan... bring your kids everybody... make sure they have closed toe shoes and long pants. Becci, we have a list my daughter uses to get people up and down off the stage but I hate to post it because it's inevitable that it changes. Glenn and Kim, Claude Morgan, Mike Fletcher, Brad Svoboda, Mark Jungers, Mitch Webb... tons of people are gonna play. Let us surprise you! I promise you, we're always surprised.
- Dan : Thanks, Glenn. I read the thing on FaceBook. I'm coming up from San Antonio after work at about 4:00. I outlived my rock star delusions and am just so thankful for a tree to play under!!!!
- Becci : Is there a schedule of who's playing and when yet?
- Susan : Heard about this from my friend at KNBT. So it sounds like kids are welcome? I have two who need a day in the woods.
- John : I was talking to Deirdre just now and we looked up the sunset and moonrise times. Here they are: «link»
- Jack : yes... stinging nettle is everywhere this year, Jimmie and it's hard to see in with the other weeds.
- Melissa : I'M SOOOOO EXCITED!!!
- John : I agree. People want a beer, we want people at the second stage.... it's a trade.
- Glenn : Actually separating the food and beer would create two gathering spots, not a bad idea.
- Glenn : That would definitely route traffic!
- John : Glenn, I know how to route traffic.... lets put the kegs at your second stage at the Bone Yard.
- Glenn : And so everyone knows... It's been thoroughly discussed and undocumented, the PA systems will shut down promptly at 10pm, at which time it'll be singin' 'round the campfires.
- Glenn : I'll have a sign in sheet near the stage, open mic style.
- Glenn : You're there Dan!
- Dan : I'm in for the second stage! What do I have to do to get on that schedule???
- Glenn : So do we need a secondary stage? I'm planning on setting up the battery rig out at The Boneyard, but before I buy some additional lighting I was wondering if anyone would even use it...? What do yous guys thunk?
- John : Google maps provides code to cut and paste into a post and what you see there is what magically pops up.
Days left until THE WOODZIE
It will happen in 7 months and 1 day.
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