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TOWN NEWSMark Your Calendar!May 20 – Roller DerbyIt’s not your grandmothersroller derby!Yep, no one gets lifted off

the floor and thrown overthe barricades any morebut that doesn’t meanthere’s not jam-packedaction. Roller Derby hasbecome a hot new sportaround the world and oneof the best teams is righthere in Dallas! SuziMurphy’s daughter, Jordan,is a member of the DallasDerby Devils league andplays for the Death RowRumblers (You’ll know herby her derby name, RetroDolly!)… Yep, you heard itright!!! While the Rumblersare in a rebuilding yearand may not be blowingup the scoreboard, you canbe assured of some fastaction play and crazy fans.So if you are in the moodfor something a little different on a Friday night,join us for their next bout,Saturday, May 20th, 6:00PM at the Nytex SportsArena , 8851 Ice HouseDrive, North RichlandHills.

Tickets can be purchasedon line at https://www.der-bydevils.com/tickets/dallas-derby-devils-game-2 for$13. If you want to getthem at the door the price

goes up to $20. Also, don’twait until the day of thegame to get your ticketson-line. The site will beclosed down and you willhave to get them at thedoor. Once they knowwho is going either Sharon or Suzi will contactyou with further detailsregarding carpools, eatingvenues, etc. Event Leaders:Sharon & Suzisfahlberg@aol.com

Sunday, May 21, 1:00 p.m.Pool Party !Pool party at Dale

Dickerson’s house. The funand sun will start at 1:00.Dale will be providing thebest tasting brisket ever!(It’s Barb’s recipe so if youdon't like it, tell her!)Please bring what ever you

want to drink and some-thing to share with every-one. No need for chairsbut don’t forget your sun-screen and a towel!! Event Leader:Dale DickersonDale.maytx@gmail.com

June 2-3 – Neches RiverRendezvous CampoutThe Neches River

Rendezvous is SaturdayJune 3rd. This is a fun, easyten mile paddle/floatthrough the beautiful DavyCrockett National Forest.Follow this link for theRegistration Form andinformation about theevent. You may rent acanoe, or bring yourkayak. The Boy Scouts andlots of other volunteersshuttle you and your boatto the drop-off, and shuttle

What’s Inside!Activities 1-2FYI – Campsites 2Trail CocktailsBuescher Photos 3SandFest Photos 4

DALLAS/FORT WORTH MAY 2017

Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun.

NEXT TOWNMEETINGMONDAY, MAY 1, 2017LA MADELINE

5290 BELT LINE RDADDISON, TX

6:30-7:00 Social HourMeeting 7:00

Ready to kayak the El Camino Real Paddling Trail

Kahlil Gibran

Mary Anderson, who, withher husband, founded themountaineering importer in1938 that became REI andhelped it grow into thenation’s largest consumercooperative without betraying its founding principles, died on March27 in the Puget Soundregion of Washington State.She was 107.We celebrate her life!

Rosie, Glenda, Shirley, Faith, Chris, Deanna, Brenda and Kay.

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you and your boat back from thetake-out to return to Headquarters.They will treat you to a yummyhamburger, chips and a beverage.The registration form needs to bepostmarked by May 5th to qualifyfor early registration fee.

Carol will reserve the Groupcampsite B at Ratcliff Lake for Fridayand Saturday nights, June 2 and 3.This is a beautiful area full of giantpine trees, east Texas at its best.After the Rendezvous, we will returnback to the campsite to hike, fish,swim or read a good book. Ourcampsite is about 20 minutes fromthe Rendezvous Headquarters. It isabout a 3 hour drive (maybe less)from Dallas. You do not need to participate in the Rendezvous to goon this trip. There is plenty to seeand do around the area.http://www.lufkintexas.org/cham-ber/events/nechesriver/Please let her know if you wouldlike to attend. The sign-up sheet linkis below:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/texas/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=30224&actid=42Event Leader:Carol Burriscarol.burris@dallascityhall.com

How toChoosethe Most

Perfect CampsiteMaximize comfort, convenience,and fun by scouting out yourcampsite with care.

Allow plenty of time. Plan yourday so you start looking for acampsite at least an hour – prefer-ably two – before dark. Tired? Drop your pack before searching;you’ll be less likely to settle for thefirst spot.

Prioritize water. Yes, you can haulwater if necessary. But a perfect sitewill have easy access to a creek orlake. (Always camp at least 200feet from a water source.)

Scan for hazards. Avoid campingunder dangling dead branches, in flash-flood zones, and whererockfall debris collects.

Stay high in the mountains whenweather is good. Five reasons: Cold air collects in valley bottoms,breezy sites have fewer bugs, wind reduces condensation, the view is better, and you’ll getsunshine earlier.

Think: camp furniture. Bouldersand downed trees make goodtables and chairs.

Face the sun. Pitch your tent doortoward the east, if conditions allow,for morning light.

Be choosy. Make sure your tent ison a level surface where waterwon’t collect.

Taken from Backpacker Online

10 BackcountryCocktails EveryBackpackerShould KnowLight that fire and kick back with a signature camping drink.

1. Mountain MargaritaLemon-Lime Gatorade + tequila +fresh snow

2. Watermelon SnowfieldFruit punch sports drink + Bacardi151 rum + snow + maraschinocherry

3. Bikini SunburnVodka + light rum + cherry sours +juice of half a fresh lemon + sugar

4. Mountain Storm CosmoLime juice + cranberry juice con-centrate + triple sec + vodka + limeKool-Aid powder + hailstones

5. Snake in the GrassLemon-Lime Gatorade + vodka +green creme de menthe

6. Blackberry MargaritaFresh-picked berries + snow +tequila

7. Backcountry Mai TaiTang + snow + dark rum

8. Goodnight KissGood Earth tea + scotch

9. Wilderness White RussianKahlua + vodka + milk (use drywhole milk powder)

10. Under the Sleeping BagLight rum + triple sec + brandy +lemon juice

Taken from Backpacker Online

With thanks to editors Jon Dorn,Shannon Davis, Steve Howe, &Kristin

Side trip for Bear – Waco’sMammoth National Monument. Rosie

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TOWN NEWSBuescher State Park

Thanks to all who took pictures – Barbara, Faith & Kay and Carol.

Mission StatementThe TOWN mission is to provide all women the opportunity to learn and experience outdoor activities in natural surroundings through a non-threatening,safe and supportive environment.

SandFestSandFest

Left to right Nancy L, M J, Sharon, Suzi.

BarbaraNancy & MJ

Photos by Barbara