hillvalley Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 My inner party planner has been suppressed for too long, it's time to start planning our first event. I think a picnic would be a nice way to ease ourselves back into regular events and allow all these new people to check us out. (We really aren't that scary after a glass of wine or three ) I propose either Sunday May 15th or 22nd at Montrose park in Georgetown. We can bring BBQ's (hint hint), the kids can run around and it's a pretested location. Let's keep the voting for which date open until Friday and then decide from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I propose either Sunday May 15th or 22nd at Montrose park in Georgetown. We can bring BBQ's (hint hint), the kids can run around and it's a pretested location.Let's keep the voting for which date open until Friday and then decide from there. Either day works for us. If you need party-planning practice, Ian's birthday party is next Saturday and I have done jack except send the invitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Let's keep the voting for which date open until Friday and then decide from there. I'm not sure what you mean--do we vote now and decide Friday, or are you saying we think about it and put our votes in ON Friday? (Sorry for being so dense, but I'm only a shrimp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Vote now, the decision will be announced Friday afternoon. Heather: Have each kid pop balloons using their bottom (it's loud but a riot) Shave balloons with whipped or shaving cream using Popsicle sticks Make worms in dirt (crushed oreos, pudding, gummy worms) Do all the classics: musical chairs, pin the tail on the donkey, piñata Decorate their goodie bags That should last you about 15 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Worms in dirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I know of safe restroom nearby. Set it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferhat Yalcin Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I vote for the day that I wont be working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Vote now, the decision will be announced Friday afternoon. In that case, I vote for the 15th, since I'll be out of town for a graduation the 22nd. Item to consider: the weekend of the 22nd may also be graduation weekend in this neck of the woods... I missed the last picnic, so hopefully I'll be able to make it to this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I also vote for the 15th. Will there be any type of theme as to what we should bring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 I know of safe restroom nearby. Set it up! Does that mean you're in I also vote for the 15th.Will there be any type of theme as to what we should bring? Let's do this one step at a time and pick a date first. You can bring the breads though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babka Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I vote for the 22nd--suspect I'd get in trouble for skipping my sister's wedding to attend a picnic in D.C. on the 15th. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 FYI the 15th is Mother's Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 (edited) FYI the 15th is Mother's Day. May 8 is Mother's Day. Edited August 28, 2005 by crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Seeing as how mother's day has taken on a whole new meaning in my house this year, that might not be the best option for me and Mrs JPW and Peanut. Plus a buddy is getting married the day before so I will likely be EXTREMELY hungover. So my vote goes to the 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 In addition to being Mother's Day May 8 is also my B'day -- what a great little gift I was for Ma I'm in for any date that achieves consensus, although the wkend of May 21/22 is G'town's graduation so things may be a little freaky in that 'hood. Maybe won't affect things too badly in the Montrose Park sector of the Village though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Uhh Heather, I just looked it up and Mother's Day is the 8th. So I'd only be hungover on the 15th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Uhh Heather,I just looked it up and Mother's Day is the 8th. So I'd only be hungover on the 15th Oh good! Not like it mattered to me - I'd rather go on a picnic than to brunch somewhere anyway. I do have plans the night of the 15th but the picnic should be over by then. Wait, that means I have one less week to come up with gifts for my mom and mother-in-law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I have plans on the 15th, so I move for the 22nd. This park is so close to my house that y'all should be able to roll me home should I have too much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I can't make either date, but should you choose the 22nd, raise a glass-- it's my (23rd) bday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I have plans on the 15th, so I move for the 22nd. This park is so close to my house that y'all should be able to roll me home should I have too much fun. So if it rains, or someone needs a toilet your place is available? 30 or so of your closest friends in to par=tay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Either date works for me, I will just have to reschedule my art class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 So if it rains, or someone needs a toilet your place is available? 30 or so of your closest friends in to par=tay Well....I did have a party for 20+ there once...in my little ole studio. So much fun. The rule has to be no one over size 8 is allowed to enter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Here's another vote for the 22nd. I've got a guest in town the weekend of the 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferhat Yalcin Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Don , will you be attending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Either date works for me. I'm surprised at the number of May babies in this group, including moi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Well....I did have a party for 20+ there once...in my little ole studio. So much fun. The rule has to be no one over size 8 is allowed to enter. I think that pretty much eliminates our entire male contingent with the possible exception of mdt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I can probably make either date with slight preference for the 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Either one works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RissaP Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Oh good! Not like it mattered to me - I'd rather go on a picnic than to brunch somewhere anyway. I do have plans the night of the 15th but the picnic should be over by then.Wait, that means I have one less week to come up with gifts for my mom and mother-in-law. I do have plans on the 15th, so my vote goes for May 22nd--unless something else comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I vote 22nd as well - parents plan to be in town on the 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I have soccer games at 1 pm and 2 pm respectively those weekends So unless these are late running picnics, count me out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 With an almost 2 to 1 ratio the 22nd wins. Since the park is on the other side of Wisconsin graduation shouldn't be that much of a problem. So mark your calendars for the 22nd at 1pm. Everyone is welcome so please come join us. I won't make specific requests for things like home made bread, sausage, butt but feel free to bring your specialty We've got some time before we need to deal with specific dishes but if you have something you want to show off feel free to offer it up. There is no need to RSVP but it would help figuring out the quantities. As for wine, we didn't have any problems last years so I don't think it will be a concern. See you in a month. Let the planning begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 We'll be there. Will bring baby, but leave dog at home. Or vice versa, depending on which is being most obnoxious at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Darn those graduations! I missed last year's due to an event as well... Until next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 We'll be there with the kids. I'm sure we'll bring wine, and maybe a salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. B Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Mr & Mrs. B accept your kind invitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 bilrus and jenrus will be there - no kids or dogs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Ah, what a shame. I'll be in Cincinnati that weekend, visiting college friends. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Peanut tells me that she will be happy to attend. Unfortunately, she feels that she has to bring JPW and Mrs JPW or they will feel left out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'll more than likely be there. There's an off chance I'm moving that weekend. You're right, I SHOULD have more of an idea at this point of when I'm moving, and where exactly I'm going. I'll probably be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 We need some organization here. Who all is coming and what would they like to bring? Last year I brought smoked pork butt and can do so again (again with the admonition that if anyone wants cole slaw on their barbeque, you better bring your own. Where I grew up, we didn't put cole slaw on our barbeque. Plus, I generally don't like cole slaw). I might have my kids that weekend and if so will be bringing them as well. Also, we need some sort of outreach program so that everyone feels welcome. I reconize that there might be some hesitation meeting people face to face that you have only commiserated with on the Internet (it's the old addage, on the Internet, no one knows you're a dog). I know I was a little hesitant the first time I attended such an event. The picnic will be a casual affair and "first timers" are encouraged to attend. The minimum requirement is that you at least bring either beer or wine. Food would be welcomed but experience inidcates that there will be more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'll be running around a field chasing a silly ball...have a joyous picnic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandyHoo Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I wish I could be there, but I'll be in Germany at a beer fest eating brats and drinking the local brew (Kitzmann). Have fun and hope to see you at the next event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 We need some organization here. Yes, since Al Dente cannot come we certainly won't be winging it... Mr. mktye & I will be attending, but have not yet decided what food we'll bring (other than it will be high in carbs!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelGold Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'm planning on coming...that's one newbie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 JG's smoked pork butt sounds delicious. Aside from the "Mediterranean" potato salad, some beer and wine, I have a pretty good brownie recipe (scratch, of course) I will be happy to bring; but I love the Argentinian sausages at Todito's and would be happy to bring some to throw on the grill (which I HOPE someone is bringing), if there is any interest in those. If Busboy is bringing homemade sausages, then I would rather try his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I am hoping that Busboy will do up a batch of his lamb sausages for the picnic. (could go good with Mediterranean potato salad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 We'll bring almond/orange oatmeal cookies and a salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Continuing with the Mediterranean theme, count me in for 1) greek salad of some sort 2) Whipped Feta 3) A yoghurt dip (probably dried apricot and garlic) 4) Some other dip 5) Pita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Barbara beat me to brownies so I'll go with either a green bean salad or a spicy pineapple salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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