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4/20 campout

Event Details

Time: April 22, 2022 at 2pm to April 24, 2022 at 12pm
Location: Lake Solano County Park
Street: 8685 Pleasants Valley Road
City/Town: Winters, CA 95694
Website or Map: https://goo.gl/maps/YDZGpFcvE…
Phone: (530) 795-2990
Event Type: campout
Organized By: Joe (static@well.com)
Latest Activity: Apr 24, 2022

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Event Description

In celebration of 4/20!

We will be camping again at Lake Solano County Park campground, which is technically in Winters, but somewhat closer to Vacaville.

You'll need to reserve a site for yourself (and maybe your pal) in the range of sites from #39 to 45. That's the main VW area. If those run out, then consider snagging sites 9,10 or 11. And if those run out, there are lotsa other spaces.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR SITE. Or don't. No worries.

This campground is easy to get to, has a swell nature center, fishing opportunities and has unabashed roaming peacocks.

Saturday night will feature PANTRY-RAID CHILI!!

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Important notes:

(1.) This campground LOCKS ITS GATES at 9:00 pm. If you do not arrive before they lock the gates, you will be camping outside the gate until the following morning.

(2.) Although this event occurs near 4/20 day, it must be pointed out that all Solano County Campgrounds are smoke-free and they're quite serious about that.

Discretion is nine-tenths of the law.

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PANTRY RAID CHILI INSTRUCTIONS:

Look in your pantry. Grab a 14 oz. (or bigger) can that matches the description on the list below.

Then, bring along that can (and a bowl and spoon for yourself) to the camp out. We will add the contents of your contribution to a base of beef and onions. There will be plenty. It will be supervised by Adults.

PANTRY RAID CHILI CONTRIBUTION OPTIONS:

Bring along one 14 -15 oz. can of any of the things listed below:

Pinto beans
Red Kidney beans
White beans
Navy beans
Piquinto beans
Diced tomatoes
Diced tomatoes with Italian spices
Diced tomatoes with Jalapeños
Crushed tomatoes
Chopped tomatoes
Rotel tomatoes
Chili con Carne
Chili sin Carne
Chili con Zarigüeya
Ranch Style beans of any variety

Please do NOT bring Black beans.

Please do NOT bring Garbanzo beans.

Please do NOT bring Lentil beans.

If bringing a can of beans won’t work for you, then bring corn bread, tortillas or a scrumptious dessert. Or a bottle of wine. We like wine. Or firewood. We like that too. If that won’t work either, then just bring yourself, a bowl, a spoon, an appetite and a new joke.

Comment Wall

Comment by Joel Bubeck on October 31, 2021 at 5:39pm: Also having trouble with the web site. But it sounds like fun! Will try to book tomorrow!

Comment by Cathi Carnes on October 31, 2021 at 9:10pm: Kathy and Mike you are welcome to share with me in 45

Comment by Kris Hansen on October 31, 2021 at 9:33pm: It took a couple of tries, but I got site #11 and got a confirmation email from the web site.

Comment by Kathy & Mike Marlow on November 1, 2021 at 5:26am: Terrific Cathi & Jack, we’ll take you up on your offer. Thanks so much.

Comment by Wendie Wu on November 1, 2021 at 8:14am: I’ll miss this year. A trip to Scotland trumps camping this time.

Comment by Joe on November 1, 2021 at 8:34am: Hopefully, we will see you at the Soup-or-bowl campout before then!

Comment by Chad on November 1, 2021 at 9:55am: Booked...but the closest I could get is #38 :( 9-11 not available

Comment by Joel Bubeck on November 1, 2021 at 10:39am: Chad how’d you get through? The web site won’t let me in

Comment by KampnKing on November 1, 2021 at 12:36pm: Hi John, It looks like the site finally gave up on me and I'm SOL. Fortunately, it didn't charge my card. I'd like to take you up on the offer to share your site if it's still ok. I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Kampnking

Comment by Bruce Kinzey on November 1, 2021 at 12:41pm: Karen and I were already planning a trip down that way in April, so this is perfect! Looks like all the preferred sites are gone. We're also happy to share with someone or get our johnny come lately exercise from somewhere elsewhere in the park - anyone still looking to share?