[Circle_of_Light] Spring Counsel 2007 - UPDATE!!!!! / Again

Thu Jun 7 15:09:07 CDT 2007

The 2007 Annual Rainbow Gathering of Living Light will be celebrated  
July 1st through July 7th. Consensus at the 2006 Annual Vision Counsel  
was that the 2007 Annual Rainbow Gathering of Living Light will be  
held in either Arkansas, Oklahoma or Texas.

There will be a scouting counsel in mid June to bring scouting efforts  
together. This counsel will be an open circle for everyone who would  
like to attend and share information on potential sites in all three  
states. If you have scouting information please make plans to attend  
this rendezvous. After the counsel folks will start to move on to the  
land and begin seed camp. Further information will be posted here  
pertaining to counsel sites, scouting rendezvous, logistics and other  
needs.

There are currently two Spring Counsel sites - Please use your best  
judgment in pick which site is correct for you. This website does not  
endorse either location!!!!

Annual Rainbow Gathering of the Living Light Spring Counsel 2007

Spring Counsel is an open process in which people come together to  
share information on possible sites available for the Annual Rainbow  
Gathering, discuss the pros and cons of each suggested location and  
then come to a consensus on which site can best serve as a gathering  
site for peace and healing .

It generally takes one to seven days of conversation and re-scouting  
territory to reach a decision. If you come to Spring Counsel, please  
be somewhat self sufficient and prepared to feed and water yourself as  
there generally is not a kitchen available on site. If you come try to  
be 100% self sufficient and supportive of the other participants,  
sharing is caring. As always, Spring Counsel is a working Counsel. If  
you have been out scouting and have sites you would like to share then  
you are highly encouraged to attend this rendezvous and present your  
information for consideration and coordination.

Donations of food, volunteer energy, vehicles and fuel funding are  
much appreciated and will help the scouting process evolve in a kind  
manner. If you can attend and support this effort in any way your  
presents will be appreciated.

Until spring Counsel reaches a decision, there is no answer to the  
question "where is the gathering?"

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Site #1: Many folks, mostly local, are currently at the Cartney Access  
site so if folks want to plug in and start counseling it would be good  
for people to get there as early as possible. Even if this is only a  
pre- counsel it is valuable place and time to start talking. People  
will be there regardless so your statement of ongoing counsel is  
probably a good one. It sounds like Carney Access is developing more  
into a holding camp and pre-counsel counsel than anything else.

Directions are: The site Called Cartney Access and is near Buffalo  
Cuty (114) It is along the Buffalo River from Cartney Access to  
Buffalo City.  
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=36.18747&lon=-92.40389&size=l&u=  
4...

 From Mountain Home Arkansas take 201 south 11 miles,turn right on 341  
(Push Mountain road) and cross over Sheids bridge. Go 7 miles until  
Cartney White river access sign and Cartney store, turn right. Drive  
until you cross a small creek and at 2 miles on the left, trail head.  
Parking for this area is down the road 1/2 mile.. If there is any  
confusion follow the road to main White river channel. Cell Phones  
work at the White River Access (Verizon) near site.

Site #2: Spring Counsel should start approximately June 15th, 2007 at  
"Carter Cove" on Nimrod Lake at the free primitive camping area. This  
location is in Central /Western Arkansas on Army Corp of Engineers  
land, no permits or fees for camping are required. This is not the  
gathering site, but a location for Spring Counsel. See  
http://www.arkansas.com/lakes-rivers/lake.asp?id=21 for directions to  
this location.

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Remember that if you're in the area, violating local and federal laws  
can get you ticketed or arrested so be cautious. If you have a family  
pet then you may want to have a lease available and in use. Make sure  
your vehicle is tagged, insured and in proper working condition. If  
you are camping please keep your site clean and any additional trash  
that may be around should be picked up and disposed of properly, this  
helps keep the LEO activity to a minimum and is respectful to the area.

The weather in Arkansas can change rapidly. The days can be hot and  
the nights cool. Bring plenty of blankets and dry clothes. Rain is  
another factor. If you have a tarp bring it because there are often  
afternoon thunder storms that produce heavy rain and strong winds.

Ticks and poison ivy are a hindrance. Sulfur in the cuffs of your  
pants and socks can ward off the ticks, poison ivy rashes can be  
prevented by knowing what the plant looks like and washing any exposed  
skin with soap and water. Benadryl can also help if you are allergic.  
Clean exposed clothing and/or keep them in a plastic bag until they  
can be cleaned.

The Arkansas region is mountainous with a lot of curving roads. Please  
drive slow and watch out for game crossing the road. You will also  
want to make sure your vehicle is full of gas at all times if  
possible. Gas stations are generally long distances apart and many  
close with the setting of the sun. Don't run out of fuel as other  
motorists may not come along for many hours. If you are hiking or have  
a ride you would like to share then you might want to check out The  
Kind Ride Share located at http://kindrideshare.org

For current and up to date information on the Rainbow Gatherings,  
Happenings in North America, International and Underground check out  
the Circle of Light website http://welcomehere.org

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not represent nor speak for the Rainbow Families of the Living Light,  
Rainbow Family Counsels, the kind host providers, tribal circles, you  
or anyone else. You are encouraged to speak for yourself. Special  
thanks to all the folks who dedicate their time, focus and energies to  
help create the magic that is Rainbow and shine beautiful whenever  
they can. It is by our deeds and kindness that we will journey  
together the trail towards home. Much love and respect to you and  
yours from our lumpy circle, forever loving you!

Please copy & distribute this information freely where applicable and  
help spread the peace in all directions.

Diversity and Jah Guide.

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Once Spring counsel reaches a decision, Seed Camp begins. Seed Camps  
is when we create the infrastructure to support the gathering. This  
means building kitchens, digging shitters, laying water pipe and  
building water filtration stations. Seed camp generally finishes by  
the end of June. If you come to seed camp early be self sufficient and  
be prepared to work.

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Gatherings tend to be located many miles from the nearest Interstate  
and paved road. When planning your drive, realize that the last 50 to  
100 miles may be traveled at 20 MPH and plan accordingly. Always plan  
to arrive early in the morning. The roads into the gathering are  
generally in poor shape and it's easy to get lost at 1 AM in the dark  
when you've been driving for 12 hours.  Kick it at a camp site for the  
night, get up at dawn and come on home. It can take 4 to 8 hours from  
the time you park your car until you've gotten to your campsite and  
pitched your tent. If this is your first gathering, I'd plan on 8 so  
you can figure out what's happening and where you want to camp.

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For people with kids, if you've never been to a gathering plug in with  
Kiddie Village - a kid friendly space with lots of parents willing to  
share how to sanely and safely parent at a gathering. If you've never  
camped with kids before, read up an that to make sure you're prepared.  
Read the rap on kids at Gatherings  
http://rainbowguide.info/Raps/RAPeng.php?id=13

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For people with special needs, ask for Handicamp - a space for people  
with mobility and other related disabilities with lots of folks  
willing to help you make the most of your gathering experience.  While  
the trails can be tough and conditions vary from site to site, there's  
usually a couple of friendly folks just waiting to assist with the  
rough spots. Sometimes we have cool things like rickshaws to assist  
people in getting around. Bring your own personal supplies (catheter,  
wraps, chair, medical supplies, diapers, cleanup, etc.). Bring own  
attendant if you need assistance with personal care (bowel programs,  
skin, transfer, catheterizations, wounds, etc) or supervision issues  
or other issues (mobility, access, safety) as needed.

Bring enough for yourself and some to share, tread lightly while  
you're there, dissappear your campsite compleatly, and take away more  
trash than you brought. Beware of any form of leadership or magical  
hats!!!!
Clean-up begins upon arrival.