Rovers2000 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Excellent time as usual last night. Possibly the largest group of folks I've ever seen for the co-op shift (including the 12 Rockwellians). A special thank you to Sparkycom both for the delicious break time treats and the sharp knives! A great way to start off the holiday week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Well, keep that holiday spirit in mind. When we all return from T-day weekend, I'll put out the call for the next volunteer night, Mon Dec 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 In. I can use the knife skills practice, especially after "blazing blades" cjsadler totally left me in the dust last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Will you put me and +1 down as a potential? It may be a tough week for me at work, so I'm not sure I can get out early to be there by 5 or not. But it will be a nice way to spend a birthday eve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 DanielK +2 ol_ironstomach squidsdc +1 Mrs. B Rovers2000 leleboo laniloa keep those RSVPs coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. B Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 put me down for a hopeful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Maybe, baby! I will confirm by 12/9 -- a full four days out -- but once again I'm starting at 80% sure, and this time I've got promises from my committee chair for NO LATE CALLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Awesome - got to 10 in just a few hours! DanielK +2 ol_ironstomach squidsdc +1 Mrs. B Rovers2000 leleboo laniloa Given how quickly we've given out the spots the last couple of months, I will look at increasing the size of our group going forward. Would love to see us get all the way to reserving all 30 spots once a month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Awesome - got to 10 in just a few hours! DanielK +2 ol_ironstomach squidsdc +1 Mrs. B Rovers2000 leleboo laniloa Given how quickly we've given out the spots the last couple of months, I will look at increasing the size of our group going forward. Would love to see us get all the way to reserving all 30 spots once a month! [so would I, but let's not bet our happiness on it. 10 is good. Daniel, you've done an awesome job, and you should be content with the amazing work you've done for DCCK regardless of whether or not we can grow it; if it stays at this very same level, it's still great! Can I speak for everyone on the website and give you a big, hardy round of applause, and a giant thank you for all that you've done? THANK YOU, DANIEL!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Put me on the waitlist. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycom Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Looking forward to seeing all of you on Monday! Kitchen crew has been alerted to bring out the sharp knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Got one cancellation - cjsadler, are you available? If not, anyone else want the spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Got one cancellation - cjsadler, are you available? If not, anyone else want the spot? I can fill it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I'm sure we won't be turned away even if we bring 11, so see you Monday, mdt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'm sure we won't be turned away even if we bring 11, so see you Monday, mdt. No, you won't. Got into work this morning to find that I have an afternoon meeting that will not let me get downtown until too late. That is what I get for not checking my calendar before posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 'fraid I have to bail since I started coming down with something a cold yesterday. Have fun, everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I hate to jump on this trend, but thanks to the metro delays getting me to the office nearly 2 hours late there is little chance I can also leave early. So so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Any last minute saviors? We seem to be at 6 definite and 2 maybe... DanielK +1 squidsdc +1 Mrs. B Rovers2000 leleboo (maybe) cjsadler (??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. B Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Waitman can come I believe. He may be a little late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 What time does this kick off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 5p, but a little late is ok since you've done orientation before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 We're at 7, maybe 8. Any more last minute RSVPs? DanielK +1 squidsdc +1 Mrs. B Rovers2000 Waitman cjsadler (??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks to everyone who came out last night, and in fact any time in 2010. I can't say enough about the critical work that DCCK does, and how important the evening volunteers are to their mission. For the regulars, here are the dates I've booked out for the first half of 2011. For those who haven't come before, please join us! I'll continue the habit of announcing 2 weeks in advance of each date, and finalizing attendance 1 week before. Note my ambition in moving from 10 to 15 spots starting in April! Thursday, 01/13/2011 (10 spots) Monday, 02/07/2011 (10 spots) Thursday, 03/24/2011 (11 spots) Monday, 04/11/2011 (15 spots) Thursday, 05/12/2011 (15 spots) Monday, 06/13/2011 (15 spots) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks to everyone who came out last night, and in fact any time in 2010. I can't say enough about the critical work that DCCK does, and how important the evening volunteers are to their mission. For the regulars, here are the dates I've booked out for the first half of 2011. For those who haven't come before, please join us! I'll continue the habit of announcing 2 weeks in advance of each date, and finalizing attendance 1 week before. Note my ambition in moving from 10 to 15 spots starting in April! Thursday, 01/13/2011 (10 spots) Monday, 02/07/2011 (10 spots) Thursday, 03/24/2011 (11 spots) Monday, 04/11/2011 (15 spots) Thursday, 05/12/2011 (15 spots) Monday, 06/13/2011 (15 spots) Woohoo!! See you all next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks to everyone who came out last night, and in fact any time in 2010. I can't say enough about the critical work that DCCK does, and how important the evening volunteers are to their mission. For the regulars, here are the dates I've booked out for the first half of 2011. For those who haven't come before, please join us! I'll continue the habit of announcing 2 weeks in advance of each date, and finalizing attendance 1 week before. Note my ambition in moving from 10 to 15 spots starting in April! Thursday, 01/13/2011 (10 spots) Monday, 02/07/2011 (10 spots) Thursday, 03/24/2011 (11 spots) Monday, 04/11/2011 (15 spots) Thursday, 05/12/2011 (15 spots) Monday, 06/13/2011 (15 spots) Thanks to YOU Daniel. It's been a lot of fun and good for the soul. And your efforts have influenced others; from my doing this my office mates are now wanting to organize a "team" event as well! Also, if at any time you need to fill a few slots, I may be able to coordinate to bring one or two others with me. I raise my glass to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 New year, same goal. Won't you come help us fulfill one of DCCK's central missions - prepping for the next day's cooking? It's a couple hours of your day chopping vegetables, and over 4,000 people the next day are thankful for your efforts. Thursday, January 13th, 5p-8p. See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 New year, same goal. Won't you come help us fulfill one of DCCK's central missions - prepping for the next day's cooking? It's a couple hours of your day chopping vegetables, and over 4,000 people the next day are thankful for your efforts. Thursday, January 13th, 5p-8p. See you there. Count me in, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 In. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 In. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 In! (This will be my first time, so can you tell me where to be and any other details? Thanks!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 DanielK +1 Xochitl10 ol_ironstomach leleboo qwertyy goldenticket Anna Blume [only 2 spots left!] We haven't repeated the directions in a while, so here's the basics, cribbed from their website. Please arrive promptly by 5p for orientation. Pack light, and bring no valuables. Purses and jackets can be left in a (locked) room, but you won't have access to them until the end of the shift unless it's an emergency. We generally finish up about 7:30 or so, with a short break in the middle. Adherence to the following dress code is required: Long pants Closed-toed shoes (no sandals) Tank-tops are not allowed. No exposed midriff Wear a hat, or a hairnet will be provided DC Central Kitchen is located at 425 Second Street , NW. Directions: The D.C. Central Kitchen is located on the ground floor of the Federal City Shelter at 425 Second Street NW. The Federal City Shelter is a three story gray building on the southeast corner of Second and E Streets NW. Please note that the Central Kitchen cannot be entered from Second Street . The entrance to the Central Kitchen is at the back of this building, down the service road off of E Street NW and is marked by a large sign. It looks like a service/delivery entrance. Parking: Parking at DC Central Kitchen is not available; public transportation is recommended. Parking options include metered street parking, parking at Union Station and the parking garage off of First street between D street and E street. [ed. note: generally, parking is available for the evening shifts, but is not guaranteed] Taking the Metro: Take the Red Line to the Judiciary Square stop. Exit onto Fourth Street NW , and turn around at the top of the escalator. Walk to E Street NW and take a right onto it. Stay on E Street, crossing 3rd St. and 2nd St. Turn right onto the service road, just behind the building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Sign me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Me, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Awesome - all 10 spots gone. PM me to be added to the waitlist, or be ready to snipe when the February call goes up later this month! DanielK +1 Xochitl10 ol_ironstomach leleboo qwertyy goldenticket Anna Blume cjsadler xcanuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 BUMP!! See y'all there at 5pm. Any plans for afterwords? I would LOVE a drink (and maybe a kimchi dog) at The Passenger.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'll have Zach with me on a school night, so whatever I do post-DCCK has to be reasonably quick (and teen-friendly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 BUMP!! See y'all there at 5pm. Any plans for afterwords? I would LOVE a drink (and maybe a kimchi dog) at The Passenger.... If today isn't as soul-sucking as the preceding ones, I might be in for a cocktail. But then, if it IS as soul-sucking as the preceding days, I might NEED a cocktail. Only time will tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hey, sparkycom, get us the hookup on the knives again. Breaking down bowling ball sized cabbages is no good with a knife duller than a plastic spork. Thanks for coming out, everyone. Great time as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, my kind and gentle friends... my charitable and giving friends... my friends who I'm proud to call friends... my wonderful friends who do so much for others... my reasons for keeping this website going - yes, you... my confirmation that this community is worth more than one... my observation that Daniel has been the captain of this glorious ship... Thank you, Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The secret is to find the stash of knives with the black handles. MUCH sharper than the others. We were trying to cut soft grapefruit with the white handled knives and it was like trying to pierce leather with a plastic fork (I was thinking of a more "graphic" analogy but good taste prevailed). Thanks to cjsadler for that tip! I believe the next volunteer stint is on Mon Feb 07 (Dan - can you confirm?)...Let's try to do some post work drinking (and eating, if that's your kind of thing). Monday night might make it more reasonable to get a group into some place like Proof, Passenger, Johnny's Half Shell, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The secret is to find the stash of knives with the black handles. MUCH sharper than the others. We were trying to cut soft grapefruit with the white handled knives and it was like trying to pierce leather with a plastic fork (I was thinking of a more "graphic" analogy but good taste prevailed). Thanks to cjsadler for that tip! Yes -- the black-handled ones are the new Victorinox knives that sparkycom told us they put out just for us! The difference is really unbelievable. Although I have to admit my favorite part sometime is seeing ol_ironstomach go off on a manic trek for the diamond steel hanging over the sink...Hee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Feb 7 is correct - I will start taking names on Jan 24. However, I will not be there that night - away on a business trip. So no planning the cool after-party on the month I'm not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 What a fantastic evening--thanks you guys! After a rough week, I'm feeling quite zen from hours of cheerily chopping with some good people. I'll have to work on my knife skills for next month though; I went to town on those grapefruit and have a huge blister to show for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycom Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Argh, sorry I missed hooking you up with the knives! I will make sure you get the sharp knives for Feb. 7th & the rest of the DR co-op nights. And thank you friends, for your continued dedication & commitment to DCCK. Your work is appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Our scheduled session is still a couple of weeks out, but just got a message from DCCK. They must have had a large cancellation, so are desperate for help tonight. If you can volunteer from 5-8, call Carolyn at 202-234-0707 x108. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Two weeks out from the next DR.com group reservation - 10 spots on Mon 2/7, 5p-8p. I'm out of town, so all 10 spots up for grabs. Who is in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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