DC Central Kitchen Night - Weds, June 13 - 5PM

[chaofun]

Unfortunately Jenna and I have to bow out, I've been sick all week.

[DanielK]

List for Thurs 8/12, 5p-8p:

DanielK +1

Rhone1998

goldenticket

Xochitl10

ol_ironstomach

Four open spots, for any last minute interest...

[ol_ironstomach]

You don't need monster skills to come along to one of these. Just look at us - a bunch of regular folks! All you need is a bit of patience, enough dexterity not to injure yourself, and hopefully a willingness to chat a bit with whomever you're standing next to. That might be one of us, or the other dozen-and-change folks who show up from I-don't-know-where.

And it's strangely satisfying. Last call for this evening!

[Xochitl10]

Urgh! Madness reigns, so I will be there, but a tiny bit late.

[DanielK]

OK, time for the next signup has arrived.

I didn't book far enough ahead, and the lead time is longer than ever, so this month's is split between two dates:

Thurs 9/30 (6 spots)

Mon 10/4 (3 spots)

I can do either (and both, if we need the spots filled).

Who's in?

[goldenticket]

Sign me up for the 4th.

Thanks!

[DanielK]

Bump. Still need help...

[laniloa]

I'm in for the 4th.

[Rovers2000]

DC Central Kitchen Vans Vandalized

I hope karma pays whoever did this back in spades.

Sign me up for the 4th.

[DanielK]

Thurs 9/30 (6 spots)

1. DanielK

2. +1

3. mdt

4. skipper10

5. ol_ironstomach

6.

Mon 10/4 (3 spots)

1. Goldenticket

2. laniloa

3. Rovers2000

By the end of the week, I need to give back whatever spots we can't fill for next Thursday. Please come help.

[chaofun]

I wish I could but these next few weeks are hell.... I'll get in on the next one.

[mdt]

I am in for the 30th.

[Skipper10]

Please count me in. Skipper

[ol_ironstomach]

Save me a spot for the 30th.

[mdt]

I am in for the 30th.

Work week craziness so I have to be an ass and drop out.

[DanielK]

Still 2 open spots for Thursday - can anyone help?

If you haven't gone before, I guarantee that not only will you have a great time, and walk out with that warm feeling inside, you'll be fighting for a spot next month. Way better than writing a check (though you can do that too...)

Thurs 9/30 (6 spots)

1. DanielK

2. +1

3. skipper10

4. ol_ironstomach

5. sparkycom

6.

Mon 10/4 (3 spots)

1. Goldenticket

2. laniloa

3. Rovers2000

By the end of the week, I need to give back whatever spots we can't fill for next Thursday. Please come help.

[sparkycom]

Put me down for Thurs. & Mon., thanks DanielK!

[DanielK]

Put me down for Thurs. & Mon., thanks DanielK!

Theoretically, we're full on Monday, but will put you down for tomorrow.

WELCOME BACK!!!

[goodeats]

sparkycom!!

(I might be able to tomorrow, but need to confirm if someone can watch the little man.)

[sparkycom]

Thanks & thanks! If you need a ride from Arlington, send me a note.

[goodeats]

(I might be able to tomorrow, but need to confirm if someone can watch the little man.)

Sorry to bail.

[DanielK]

Sorry to bail.

No worries - the rain has cancelled my son's football practice, so he will take the open spot!

[ol_ironstomach]

Crap crap crap. Sorry for the failure-to-appear, gang; it's been a day of disasters. Got caught up in dealing with a power outage and completely forgot that I was supposed to head into town this evening.

[DanielK]

We showed 4/6, but the rest of the crowd was 6/24, so our 2 missed people weren't so noticed.

I will say that 10 people tonight did an incredible amount of work, and (regulars will appreciate this) MY KNIFE WAS SHARP!!!

[Rovers2000]

As a last minute plea, it looks like I'm going to lose a battle to reschedule a proposed meeting that I can't miss today that will last until 6 . If there is anyone here that can pick up my spot, I would greatly appreciate it. Otherwise, I will do my best to get there, even if a bit late.

[goldenticket]

As a last minute plea, it looks like I'm going to lose a battle to reschedule a proposed meeting that I can't miss today that will last until 6 . If there is anyone here that can pick up my spot, I would greatly appreciate it. Otherwise, I will do my best to get there, even if a bit late.

I'm pretty sure sparkycom is planning to be there, so she can fill in for you.

[hillvalley]

Those of you who went last night-did you deal with any black radishes? They got about 30 bunches from Dupont on Sunday and I am curious to know what they did with them.

[goldenticket]

Those of you who went last night-did you deal with any black radishes? They got about 30 bunches from Dupont on Sunday and I am curious to know what they did with them.

No - it was (almost) all tomatoes all night, with a little bit of bibb lettuce and greens thrown in for good measure. They might just use the radishes directly in salads which they would prepare during the morning shifts.

[DanielK]

No - it was (almost) all tomatoes all night,

Normally I would love this, but for your sake I hope they had actually sharpened the knives before shift...

I remember about 6 months ago we were breaking down these huge raw potatoes, with a knife that wasn't much sharper than a spork.

[goldenticket]

Normally I would love this, but for your sake I hope they had actually sharpened the knives before shift...

I remember about 6 months ago we were breaking down these huge raw potatoes, with a knife that wasn't much sharper than a spork.

Serrated knives are a wonderful thing

[Rovers2000]

Normally I would love this, but for your sake I hope they had actually sharpened the knives before shift...

I remember about 6 months ago we were breaking down these huge raw potatoes, with a knife that wasn't much sharper than a spork.

I actually left DCCK with blisters from the "knives" (using that term loosely as they were so dull) after that session

[DanielK]

The last DR.com night at DCCK was early October, so it seems like forever since I was putting the call out, but here we go again! As usual, putting out the request 2 weeks before the date, and will give back any unclaimed spots 1 week before.

Next session is Monday 11/22, 5p-8p. That's the Monday before Thanksgiving, so the needs are even greater than usual.

Who's with me? 10 total spots available.

DanielK +1

squidsdc +1

goldenticket

goodeats

Anna Blume

leleboo

Rovers2000

cjsadler

ol_ironstomach (waitlist)

[squidsdc]

The last DR.com night at DCCK was early October, so it seems like forever since I was putting the call out, but here we go again! As usual, putting out the request 2 weeks before the date, and will give back any unclaimed spots 1 week before.

Next session is Monday 11/22, 5p-8p. That's the Monday before Thanksgiving, so the needs are even greater than usual.

Who's with me? I'll have my son with me that night, so 8 spots available.

DanielK +1

2 please!

6 spots available...

[goldenticket]

Sign me up!

[goodeats]

Sign me up. I will work something out. Haven't gone in awhile and need my DCCK fix!

[Anna Blume]

I can do it, too.

[leleboo]

I'm 90% in (pending, yes, as always, a conference call). If you fill up before I can confirm at 100%, that's great;otherwise, I'll update you ASAP.

[Rovers2000]

I'm in. Need the DCCK fix.

[cjsadler]

I'm in.

[ol_ironstomach]

That's a full set, so put me on the standby list.

[DanielK]

All 10 spots claimed. You guys rock.

DanielK +1

squidsdc +1

goldenticket

goodeats

Anna Blume

leleboo

Rovers2000

cjsadler

ol_ironstomach (waitlist)

silentchujo (waitlist)

[silentchujo]

Hi - waitlist me please. Thanks.

[sparkycom]

Wow, this is great! Fresh Start (DCCK catering arm) will provide some goodies for the break. And I'll see what I can do about the knives....

[ol_ironstomach]

Wow, this is great! Fresh Start (DCCK catering arm) will provide some goodies for the break. And I'll see what I can do about the knives....

We love you, sparkycom.

guess I won't sneak in my diamond steel sharpener next time

[DanielK]

You rock, sparkycom!

Can you see who has the other 20 spots that night? We've got 2 on the waitlist, and while the computer tells me I can't have 2 more spots, maybe the scheduler person (still Carolyn?) can tell you if it's ok that we bring 12...

[sparkycom]

Can you see who has the other 20 spots that night? We've got 2 on the waitlist, and while the computer tells me I can't have 2 more spots, maybe the scheduler person (still Carolyn?) can tell you if it's ok that we bring 12...

I think 12 will be ok, but I'll check with Carolyn tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing all of you!

[sparkycom]

Carolyn says 12 is fine!

[goldenticket]

Thanks to everyone who volunteered tonight! We had a full 12, in spite of a last minute flat tire - Rissa's surprise appearance with a friend made sure we were well-represented. Even though it was a packed house with a couple of other large groups, there were plenty of carrots, radishes, and peppers to be chopped

And special thanks to Sparkycom and the Fresh Start Catering crew for our special break snacks - and SHARP knives!

[leleboo]

- and SHARP knives!

Amen to that -- those knives actually made me realize my home sharpener is dead.

Also that I might want all new knives.

I hated having to leave early to get back to work (grrrrrr) but I had a blast. Can't wait for the next one!

[DanielK]

Thanks to everyone who volunteered tonight! We had a full 12, in spite of a last minute flat tire - Rissa's surprise appearance with a friend made sure we were well-represented. Even though it was a packed house with a couple of other large groups, there were plenty of carrots, radishes, and peppers to be chopped

And special thanks to Sparkycom and the Fresh Start Catering crew for our special break snacks - and SHARP knives!

Arrrgh, I hate to be the one that bails, but when I walked out of the house at 4:15, and saw that flat tire, I knew that it was over. Glad that we still represented well!