DU goes to Cape Cod July 9-10

[paineinthearse]

I just received an invitation to meet Rep. Mel Watt on Martha's Vineyard. Catch? It's a fundraiser.

But that got me to thinking. MV is a short ferry ride from Falmouth. Between Falmouth and Mashpee is a wonderful area called Waquoit Bay. Great for kayaking, swimming, clamming, windsurfing, fishing, etc.

Anyone up for a 2-3 day trip, camping in the area (I know a secret place that costs $4/day).

If interested, join the greater Boston DU meetup group - http://du.meetup.com/95/events/

[KoKo]

1. What's Mel Watt doing in Martha's Vineyard?

:shrug: He's a congressman from my state. Don't tell me he has a plush Summer home there.... Hopefully he's attending a Dem function?

[paineinthearse]

3. It's a fundrasier at a private house.

$25-50-100 contribution.

[KoKo]

4. That's a reasonable contribution....but I still don't understand why

someone who lives on Martha's Vineyard is giving a fundraiser for Mel Watt of NC. :shrug: It worries me. Unless it's a NC'linian who has a home there and figures they can help Mel out.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

5. Because a lot of rich Dems have summer houses on the VIneyard

[KoKo]

6. Yes....I know that.

:D

[freestyle]

7. He is now chair of the Congressional Black Caucus

and a fair number of well off Black folks are on the Vineyard in the summer. His leadership role is probably the reason he is doing the fundraiser.

[paineinthearse]

8. Many Dems vacation on MV

Including Kerry and Clinton.

And the Kennedy clan is just across the sound in Hyannisport.

[skippysmom]

9. Actually, Kerry's house is on Nantucket

But the Clintons have been going to the Vineyard for a while.

[paineinthearse]

10. Probably by windsurfer nt

[WarNoMore]

2. I might just drop in. lol

that's right up the road from me.

[paineinthearse]

11. I'm ready to make reservations.

If you are serious about going for a day outing, to MV or to stay over and camp, register at http://du.meetup.com/95/events/4359660/

I'd especially like to hear from anyone with a

1. Small boat to ferry from the mainland to the island (about 1 mile of protected water).

2. Larger boat capable of crossing from Falmouth to MV.

[paineinthearse]

12. Last chance to RSVP the organizers.

This can be done as a day trip, with ferries ($6.50 one way) departing Woods Hole at 9:30AM, noon and 2:30PM (45 minute trip).

The event starts at 4PM, a short walk from the ferry landing.

Return trip departs at 6:30PM.

Suggested donation $25 - $50 - $100.

Several of our Massacusetts congressional delegation will be attending.

PM if you need more details or want to carpool.