California Caucus at Netroots, Today at 3 p.m.

by: norm   

Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 08:08:06 AM PDT

http://www.calitics.com/showDi...

I just woke up (at 9:30!) so I hope I'll make it there in time (not an exaggeration--I'm SLOWLY waking up.  Darn jet lag!)  :)

We were at the Cheers and Jeers dinner last night, and some of us made it to the Burnt Orange gathering as well.  Someone else I know will post the expose pictures of us later.  We miss all of you even though we know some of you will be virtual live blogging!

Help! I want to UNWELCOME Bush to Napa

by: GoMommyGo   

Sun Jul 13, 2008 at 11:02:36 AM PDT

He's going to tour our wild fire-ravaged state, then attend a fundraiser at a "private residence" "in Napa".  The Register asked if he might return to Meadowwood where he enjoyed a mountainbike ride in April 2006.  The paper also mentioned an unspecified political event at tthe Frank Family Winery, but I kind of doubt it'll be there.  According to HuffPo's Fundrace2008, there are no Frank's in Calistoga who've contributed to Bush or McCain and if it were to be there, they wouldn't tell the local news.  My guess is it'll be a big Bush and or McCain donor who's (dis)graced by his visit.

He can ride, but he can't hide.  One way or another, I plan to UNwelcome the Criminal-in-Chief.

links follow  

Thursday Austin Dinner Plans :: Netroots Nation Convention :: Update 1

by: navajo   

Sun Jul 13, 2008 at 09:06:43 AM PDT

Location to be announced soon. It will start early since we need to be finished by 7pm to attend Dr. Dean's keynote at 7:30pm

UPDATE 1:
Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River
Austin, TX 78701
512-478-4855

.3 miles from the Hilton, let's meet just before 5:15 in the lobby of the Hilton and walk to our 5:30 pm reservation.

This bbq was recommended by the Burnt Orange Report.

Please respond below if you want to be included in dinner reservations for Wednesday.

Non-SFKossacks welcome, just give us their headcount.

1. navajo
2. EddieC
3. Kimoconnor
4. Highacidity
5. Ukiyo
6. The Awful Truth
7. Jeff in CA
8. Mrs. Jeff in CA :: Joan
9. Blissing
10.Norm
11.Malacandra
12.

Wednesday Austin Dinner Plans :: Netroots Nation Convention

by: navajo   

Sat Jul 12, 2008 at 22:12:12 PM PDT

We are going to join the Cheers & Jeers group.

Meet in the lobby at 6:30 pm.  And the reservation is under Cheers and Jeers for 7 PM.  

Here is the address and phone number for Threadgill's.  

Threadgill's, South Austin

301 West Riverside Drive
(512) 472-9304

http://www.threadgills.com/

Location to be announced soon.

Please respond below if you want to be included in dinner reservations for Wednesday.

Non-SFKossacks welcome, just give us their headcount.

1. Gloryous1
2. navajo
3. Sidepocket
4. Mrs. Sidepocket
5. Kimoconnor
6. highacidity
7. ukiyo
8. norm

And later that night:

The Field and Burnt Orange Report Party
When:  Wed, Jul 16, 8pm - 10pm
Where:  The Cedar Door 201 Brazos Street (Corner of 2nd)
Description:   The Field and Burnt Orange Report* cordially invite you to attend: A welcoming reception for Netroots Nation participants, Field Hands, Texas bloggers and valued readers and supporters of our publications. Join us at downtown Austin's "nomadic watering hole for politicians, journalists and courthouse lawyers" and meet lots of fun and interesting folks. Admission free. Cash bar. We'll provide something to nibble on, some free and informative reading materials, the opportunity to snag some some neat new buttons and stickers, and, as part of the brief presentations, a verrrry interesting audio file or two. RSVP via email to narconews@gmail.com *

James McMurtry
Midnight ($7)
The Continental Club
1315 South Congress Avenue
(you'll need a cab)
http://www.continentalclub.com...

Please comment below if there are other events or parties happening.

Please Volunteer to Organize a Dinner In Austin :: Update

by: navajo   

Sun Jul 13, 2008 at 08:18:14 AM PDT

That leaves us with dinner plans on our own for:
WEDNESDAY (aprox. finish by 8pm to attend Burnt Orange event)
THURSDAY (mandatory finish by 7pm to attend Dr. Deans keynote at 7:30pm)
FRIDAY Update 1: There is also a candidate event going on 6:30-8:30 at the Hilton, This would mean a very early dinner. (mandatory finish by 8pm to attend DailyKos Party at meet in lobby at 8:30pm)
SATURDAY (no time restrictions yet, (please Obama show up, please))

All other extracurricular events are after the dinner hours and are snackish with no full meals.

Help me plan where to meet and if you would like to join us please reply in appropriate diary.  

I have not paid attention to all the posts about local places to eat, i.e. BBQ joints.

I am calling for volunteers to take a dinner and organize it.  

I.E.
1. choose the venue
2.make the reservation
3. announce it to the group

caveat:
--observe restriction regarding timing above
--SFKossacks need to rsvp to each invitation in appropriate diary.

To volunteer to organize a dinner first person to POST A DIARY AT SFKOSSACKS gets the date.

To RSVP to any of the subsequent dinner plans by various members please wait for a diary to be posted at our site by the organizing kossack.

I am going to choose Wednesday to organize a destination.  Please respond asap so I have a headcount.

I just need 3 more volunteers to organize Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Grazie Mille.

*********************************************
For the person that organizes Friday here are your details to put in your diary:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/7/8/10641/71162/21/548144
If you are attending the Netroots Nation convention, you are cordially invited to the Daily Kos party on Friday, July 18th.
How can you get in the party?  Simply meet us in the lobby of the Austin Hilton at 8:30pm on Friday, July 18th (with your Netroots Nation credential) and join the big orange parade over to Maggie Mae's on Sixth Street. Space will be limited, so don't be late!

For the person that organizes Saturday here are your details to put in your diary:

From OrangeClouds115
http://www.dailykos.com/story/...
PARTY!!
Where: Marriott Residence Inn, my suite. 1 block from the Hilton where everyone's staying. I'll know my room # once I check in so either email me or attend the food panel for details, or check in with the IG Publishing table at the Exhibition Hall to find out the exact room # of the party.

When: Saturday, 8pm - whenever

What: Sticky toffee pudding, beer, peaches, pecans, cheese, make-your-own omelets (with local veggies and Judith's amazing eggs), and whatever other local grub we can scrounge up.

Cost: Free - but we are accepting donations from those who have enough to spare (if you're broke, come eat for free and don't think twice about it). Donations will first cover the cost of the food, and all additional money will go to Austin's Sustainable Food Center.

Austin Netroots Nation Rollcall UPDATE!

by: navajo   

Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 21:27:05 PM PDT

U P D A T E:

I was able to reserve two tables in the main ballroom in the Austin Convention Center.  Just look for our logo which is at the top of this page on table top sign holders.  (Don't tell other groups as I don't want to cause any problems for Nolan.)

OK.  
Please respond below if you are attending Netroots Nation 2008 in Austin this year.

I am working on reserving a table or tables for us in the big main room so we don't have to vie for space for each event and sychronize watches and such like last year.

You just show up and have a seat. Voila!

I need to make a table sign or signs that hopefully remains at our site the entire event.

Anyway, please respond below so I know how many SFKossacks will be there.

Also respond with any needs or concerns you have.

I am so looking forward to this event.

1. navajo
2. the awful truth
3. kimoconnor
4. gloryous
5. sidepocket
6. Mrs. sidepocket
7. Moody Loner, Mrs. Moody and Little
8. Jeff in CA
9. Mrs. Jeff in CA
10. blissing
11. norm
12. Nolan
13. highacidity
14. Ukiyo
15. LeftCoast
16. LeftyLimblog
17. Sarahnity plus hubbie
18. Malacandra
19. Mber
20. Amy

Some Firefighters Won't Get to Celebrate the 4th of July

by: FFDAR   

Thu Jul 03, 2008 at 18:34:32 PM PDT

  Thousands of firefighters from across California, and some from out of state, will be seeing fireworks tomorrow, but not the fun kind they would like to see.  Nor will they have a chance to relax at BBQs or picnics with family and friends.  That's because they will be on the front lines fighting the countless wildfires that continue to burn in various parts of California and other states, the biggest currently in the Big Sur area (Los Padres National Forest.)  
Tomorrow the firefighters my city will hold their annual pancake breakfast, a fundraiser for their firemen's fund.  The breakfast is in conjunction with our county's big 4th of July parade, which attracts local dignitaries, service groups, and performances from the likes of {ugh} the Stanford "band".
With that inspiration, I'd like to hold a virtual "pancake breakfast" fundraiser for firefighters and other groups involved in helping fire victims.

   Thousands of firefighters from across California, and some from out of state, will be seeing fireworks tomorrow, but not the fun kind they would like to see.  Nor will they have a chance to relax at BBQs or picnics with family and friends.  That's because they will be on the front lines fighting the countless wildfires that continue to burn in various parts of California and other states, the biggest currently in the Big Sur area (Los Padres National Forest.)  
 Tomorrow the firefighters my city will hold their annual pancake breakfast, a fundraiser for their firemen's fund.  The breakfast is in conjunction with our county's big 4th of July parade, which attracts local dignitaries, service groups, and performances from the likes of {ugh} the Stanford "band".
 With that inspiration, I'd like to hold a virtual "pancake breakfast" fundraiser for firefighters and other groups involved in helping fire victims.

I realize people are strapped for money these days, what with the state of the economy, pleas for helping flood and tornado victims in the midwest, as well as contributions to candidates (especially Darcy Burner, herself a fire victim.)  However, if you can spare a few bucks, listed below are some groups that help fire victims (human, animal, and/or plant.)  Note that some of the groups below need volunteers as well, so if you can't spare money, perhaps you have a few spare hours to give them.

Thursday June 19th Rally for Health Care

by: Bill Section 147   

Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 02:02:38 AM PDT

If you can break away for a hour look for like minded kossacks near around or under an orange flag.

I'll try to post more on dkos Monday and Tuesday. Also I am sure nyceve will have more so I will also try to hit her Diary with follow-up comments as well as the open threads.

Cargill, Inc. threatens to hold wetlands restoration hostage

by: FFDAR   

Thu Jun 12, 2008 at 13:34:28 PM PDT

With environmentalists trying to qualify a November ballot measure that could block open-space development, Cargill and real estate development firm DMB Associates are telling Redwood City residents that if they don't support building homes and commercial offices on the 1,433-acre site as well as wetlands restoration, the company will continue to harvest salt indefinitely.

A DMB official who asked not to be named denied that the announcement is a response to the environmentalists' ballot proposal.

Kimoconnor's Fantastic Garden Party

by: navajo   

Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 11:42:31 AM PDT

We had fantastic food as usual and lots of laughter.  It was a beautiful day however not good for taking pictures with the sun directly overhead.  Every photo was originally bleached out and each one had to go into photoshop to try to get some image out of it. That's why every photo has a very unnatural feel to it.  Sorry, but I couldn't just delete all the evidence of our BBQ.

Many thanks to Kimoconnor for opening up her house to us.  I was simply stunned by the beauty of every single plant. Your garden is the perfect setting for relaxation and I really enjoyed seeing everyone again and meeting new folk.

Well done event Kim!!

More photos below:

SF MeetUp DATE CHANGE to Saturday June 7th!!!

by: kimoconnor   

Fri May 02, 2008 at 10:14:18 AM PDT

It's time to plan a summer (pre Netroots Nation) Meet-Up for the SF Kossacks group.

The NEW date will be Saturday, June 7th!

I'll post on DailyKos later to attract more folks, but at least we have a date!

1: Kimoconnor: Afghan Kabobs (beef and chicken) and seasoned rice
2: Navajo: wine
3: Glorous: Potato salad
4: SallyCat: Cheese crackers and fruit
5: Mr SallyCat
6: SallyCat's friend Steve?
7: Norm: Spinach pizza
8: theAwfultruth: cookies
9: Sidepocket: onion dip with crackers and shrimp with dipping sauce. And some booze.
10:Homogenius: salmon dip
11:RNinNC: Memphis Minnies pulled pork
12:Frugalgranny: bacon wrapped water chesnuts
13:Mrs. Sidepocket
14:
15:

A Crazy Kossack Cyclist Bikes for AIDS

by: sfbob   

Tue May 20, 2008 at 17:39:56 PM PDT

In a bit over a week I'll be getting on my bicycle to begin a 545-mile trek from San Francisco to Los Angeles. With close to 3,000 other cyclists and additional support staff (almost all volunteers), I'll be participating in AIDS/LifeCycle 7. Including three California AIDS Rides (CAR 6-8, 1999-2001), this will be my ninth year participating in such an undertaking.

The ride raises money for HIV and AIDS services for low-income persons of all descriptions in San Francisco and Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Keep on reading below the fold where I'll tell you what it took for me to get ready for this event, which has become an almost all-consuming passion for me.

FCC redo on Net Neutrality Hearing, at Stanford - Be There!

by: highacidity   

Fri Apr 11, 2008 at 15:15:23 PM PDT

From SaveTheInternet.com:

... It is rare for all five members of the Federal Communications Commission to leave Washington, D.C., and they want to hear from you. There will be a public comment period* - come speak up to save the Internet!

WHAT: Public Hearing on the Future of the Internet

WHEN: Thursday, April 17th

TIME: 12:00pm to 7:00pm

WHERE: Dinkelspiel Auditorium,
Stanford University
(471 Lagunita Drive, Palo Alto, CA)

*The press about this meeting says no onsite public comments, not sure which is which here... but you can submit comments prior to the meeting to be considered--instructions below.

Help save the CA Sea Otter Fund on Form 540

by: FFDAR   

Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 12:01:57 PM PDT

Or go directly to the Defenders of Wildlife website- http://www.defenders.org/progr...

SFKossacks Dine with Famous Blogger (PHOTO HEAVY)

by: navajo   

Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 00:32:34 AM PDT

We all met at  Andalu.  It was a fantastic foodie place to dine.  

Phood Photos below plus some blogger pics.