Announcing the creation of “Wood Tick Day”
The exact date of Wood Tick Day will be set later, but it probably will take place in late spring or early summer. Wood Tick Day will not replace Ladybug Day, but it will be an option for future years and can be scheduled on an “as needed” basis.
The exact date of Wood Tick Day will be set later, but it probably will take place in late spring or early summer. Wood Tick Day will not replace Ladybug Day, but it will be an option for future years and can be scheduled on an “as needed” basis.
Wood Tick Day will be held at the newly expanded Clotho Conference Center (CCC). The center now features a møterom with satellite TV, LED lighting, built-in custom state-of-the-art class D audio system, wood heat, excellent cross ventilation and a floor impervious to spilled drinks. In addition, a nearby tree cabin (doubles as a deer stand) elevated 16 feet above the forest floor can be used as a deep woods bedroom with a double hammock, screened window, solar powered electric lights, balcony, urinal and gas heat. The tree bedroom, as well as two bedrooms, hide-a-bed and a folding cot in the cabin will be available by reservation. Campers and RVs are also welcome assuming they can make it across the crumbling earthen dam. A shuttle service (UTV with pony cart), from the property entrance will be available in case heavy rains make the trail bottomless. Amenities include an outdoor bar, gas grill, fire ring, solar power with back-up generator and two outhouses (one of which is varmint proof).
Early May offers a clear view of the woods, abundant trillium flowers, a rather low density of mosquitoes, a few snakes that can be driven away with loud music and the inevitable herd of wood ticks. The millions of ticks are only a problem for those who foolishly stray from the beaten paths (drunks, etc.). Prudent people can easily avoid the ticks that are reaching out from the undergrowth to grab any warm body while gorging themselves like a school of ravenous piranhas. Blood alcohol may kill ticks but it hasn’t been proven.
Activities will include gluttonous binges of food and drink along with silly conversations totally devoid of reality. Weather permitting, a bonfire will be held. In case of inclement weather, a sheltered outside bar with a refrigerated keg will be available, or the whole group can retreat to the møterom and send someone outside for more beer.
Even though Wood Tick Day is officially on a Saturday, a preview session will be held on the preceding Friday night. A business and planning meeting for the Clotho Yacht Club will also be held Friday night.