The Paw Paw party in West Virginia, where 100 or so people show up to camp out, eat a couple of pigs, have a few beers, float in the Cacapon River and listen to music for much of the night, is just a few weeks away now. One of my all-time favorite gig photos comes from Paw Paw:
I just got the annual e-mail from the folks who put the party together. Here it is. If you’re interested in going, write me and I’ll send you directions:
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RON’S CABIN PARTY AND PIG ROAST – 2008
On the beautiful Cacapon River in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia
WHEN: August 9, Saturday Noon until ??????????? WHERE: Near Paw Paw, West Virginia, about 20 miles west of Berkeley Springs, WV, just off Route 9. About 2 hours from the Washington beltway.
FOOD PROVIDED: Whole roast pig., maybe 2, (by champion pig cooker and brother-in-law Sam Bailey, served about mid-afternoon), corn, soda and beer
FOOD YOU PROVIDE: Homemade covered dish or dessert to share, preferred soft drinks, “better beer.”
ACTIVITIES: Swimming, boating, volley ball, hiking, bocce ball, bonfire, bird watching, animal watching (deer, bear {yes, we have seen a couple from the deck}, beaver, snakes, bats, Lions {as in International},bugs and other wildlife), and port-o-potties for your convenience, and fund raising for the Friends of the Cacapon River.
LIVE MUSIC: Nathan Wilson, star of Pittsburgh’s Squonk Opera , recently returned from concerts in South Korea; “The Cacaphonics” (their 21st year here and the only place to hear them; the Tone Popes; Jenny Wilson (Uno Duo; Flute A’More) and her 2 kids Ava and Evan). And probably others. Good dance music, if you can dance on grass.
BRING WITH YOU: Homemade covered dish or dessert to share, preferred soft drinks, “better beer,” swim suit, sneakers (or whatever for rocky river bottom), towels, lawn chairs/blankets, bug repellant. Children are welcome. No dogs and no guns please.
CAMPING: Over night camping at the cabin. Bring your own equipment (tents, blankets and flashlites) and food for the next day. Coffee and donuts are provided for campers in the morning. No hookups, but campers and RVs are welcome if they can get back up the hill!!
Lists of lodgings in Berkeley Springs can be found on the Internet: http:// www.berkeleysprings.com. Several B & Bs in Paw Paw and motels in Hancock, MD. Let me know if you need directions or lodging information.
