Al Dente Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Alright already-- chaps without pants is what I'm referring to. Anyone in the calendar wears chaps without pants. Whether "serviceable" or not. Agreed? Without pants, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I still like your 'Have you seen this man?' line better.How about "Our lunch is better than your lunch" or "The food at your picnic sucks!" ahhhh, yes I knew I had another, better caption...couldn't remember this morning...I blame Thrasher's wine. so new caption line: "have you seen this man? Donrockwell.com" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Don must have either been really busy or in a really good mood today to let all this chaps chatter go one Back to the picnic. Changed my mind on the RSVP thang. If you are interested in coming please post AND send me a PM. Let me know how many if children are involved. It's no big deal if you pull out at the last minute or decide to come at the last minute, I just want to keep a running tally of who and how many. Also, over the weekend I will ask for volunteers to bring dishes in certain categories. Time to get organized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Don must have either been really busy or in a really good mood today to let all this chaps chatter go one Back to the picnic. Changed my mind on the RSVP thang. If you are interested in coming please post AND send me a PM. Let me know how many if children are involved. It's no big deal if you pull out at the last minute or decide to come at the last minute, I just want to keep a running tally of who and how many. Also, over the weekend I will ask for volunteers to bring dishes in certain categories. Time to get organized Aren't you EXHAUSTED? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I will be attending solo, and can bring whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Aren't you EXHAUSTED? Uh, yeah, and still a bit hung over. Work today didn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 ill be there solo as well. was thinking of bringing michael chiarello's cheese salsa with things to dip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 me +0, and I'm thinking miniburgers with an assortment of similarly played-out toppings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I'm coming with tentative +1. I'll be bringing some form of baked goods. Chocolate will be involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 (edited) I plan on being there, with wife and kids (ages 5 and 8).No idea what we're going to bring food-wise, but I will bring soccer balls, cones, nets, etc. for the kids, and a nice <deleted> that I just brought back from Scotland for the adults. Just pushing my response to the top, from much earlier in the thread. Still bringing the <deleted> from Scotland. Food-wise, we're still undecided - maybe something with all of these apples we have from our recent trip to Larriland. (edited to please the lawyers) Edited September 18, 2005 by DanielK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Just a reminder folks, to keep my lawyer happy, if you are going to bring adult beverages please do not post about them, just let me know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Just a reminder folks, to keep my lawyer happy, if you are going to bring adult beverages please do not post about them, just let me know. Thanks. No adult beverages aloud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 CrescentFresh +3. Probably bringing some form of chicken salad and probably some corn bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Put me down for a likely +3 and I will be bringing my customary smoked butts, North Carolina style sauce, a bowl of roasted potato salad, and a thermos of martian pig slop from hell (and I may include a special ingredient sourced from Corduroy). [Jake, where can I get some of those little plastic cups you use for your wine tastings?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Me and the customary +1, but we'll probably be late because we have Skins season tickets and there's a home game that day. Bringing something that will survive in the car while we're at the game - chips, bread, soda, or some combination thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RissaP Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 and a thermos of martian pig slop from hell (and I may include a special ingredient sourced from Corduroy). Jacques Gastreaux, You mean those pretty red berries that burned your tongue last night? We have plenty available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Peanut +2 Big ass cooler. Not sure what I'll put in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanrens Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I know I already posted long ago... It'll be me, plus She Who Must Be Obeyed, and the One Who Is Known As The Enemy Of All Sleep, who doesn't really count since he's not very mobile and eats liquified things out of small jars, which we will provide. I will probably bring some sort of lightly cremated dead animal. Uh, a question. Can we bring a portable grill? See Ya, Rob, DR.Com Self-Appointed Cheif Ogler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Uh, a question. Can we bring a portable grill? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanrens Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Yep Whoo-Hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 BFA,Rocks. How about that for a minimalist T-Shirt option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripewriter Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Me + Walrus Ah, le picnic . . . I am not sure what I will bring but am leaning toward my version of Cinncinati chilli. Would there be any takers? BFA, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelGold Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'm in with whatever you'd like me to bring (give me a category & I'll try to find something good). Crackers, I'm still bringing the other dish, so no turning back now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I will be there (+1) - haven't decided what to bring and am open to assignments or I'll come up with something (geez, feeling no pressure -ha- after having looked at the spring picnic spread!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganCircle Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Please add me to the list (+1). I will bring Better-than-Cakelove red velvet cupcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Mktye is going to help me keep track of the food and assign those who do not choose on their own. I'll forward all PM's to her. Otherwise if you have a what to bring question please ask her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 (edited) Preliminary list of who is bringing what based on previous posts: Meats/Mains: Jacques Gastreaux -- 2 smoked pork shoulders (butt) & NC-style sauce rvanrens -- lightly cremated dead animal shogun -- miniburgers with an assortment of similarly played-out toppings Tripewriter & Walrus -- Cincinnati chili bubbaque -- couple or three racks of dry-rubbed ribs with a side of chipotle bbq sauce Sides/Salads: Jacques Gastreaux -- roasted potato salad CresentFresh -- some form of chicken salad and probably some corn bread RaisaB -- tuna aspic Scott Johnston -- homemade pickles (2 kinds sweet and sour), maybe a pot of collard greens, or maybe red cabbage Desserts: LoganCircle -- better-than-Cakelove red velvet cupcakes laniloa -- chocolate-laden baked goods Skysplitter -- pie(s) tenunda -- cake and/or pie hm212 -- a dessert crackers -- tentatively an apple crisp Appetizers/Drinks/Other: clayrae -- michael chiarello's cheese salsa with things to dip Hannah -- chips, bread, soda, or some combination thereof hm212 -- “kid junk” Jacques Gastreaux -- thermos of "martian pig slop from hell" starfish -- "beverages" crackers -- large garbage bags and zip-lock freezer bags rvanrens -- BBQ grill DanielK -- soccer stuff for the kids Bringing a dish to be named later: JPW -- a big ass cooler containing something DanielK -- something with apples MelGold & crackers -- complementary dishes (or would that be complimentary dishes? ) Those kindly awaiting food category assignment: goldenticket Heather MelGold Please PM me with picnic-food-related corrections, deletions, additions, changes, spelling errors and/or questions. Edited September 20, 2005 by mktye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 i will be there, assuming no servers/asst. managers/dish washers/etc call in sick aka "i am too hung over to work". i will bring beverages of varying degrees of temperance or lack there of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Preliminary list of who is bringing what based on previous posts:Please PM me with picnic-food-related corrections, deletions, additions, changes, spelling errors and/or questions. ummmm...where is the carb section featuring you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I will bring a dish to complement MelGold's, and one other dish tbd (right now I'm thinking apple crisp). I will also bring large garbage bags and zip lock freezer bags in which to stuff unruly children and any random left over body parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I will also bring large garbage bags and zip lock freezer bags in which to stuff unruly children and any random left over body parts. If rvanrens brings a grill, and we stuff the children with some of my corn bread, perhaps some chopped pecans and dried fruit, some herbs and spices, then I don't think we'll need to worry about leftovers at all. We'll just need something to wash them down with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 (edited) If rvanrens brings a grill, and we stuff the children with some of my corn bread, perhaps some chopped pecans and dried fruit, some herbs and spices, then I don't think we'll need to worry about leftovers at all. We'll just need something to wash them down with. Perhaps the Martian pig slop from hell will work. It's been known to strip the paint off of front porches. Edited September 20, 2005 by crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 ummmm...where is the carb sectionWe did discuss making the categories:Low-Carb, Tolerable-Carb and Screw-Atkins-Carb... And I was actually considering bringing Texas-style BBQ brisket (and coleslaw!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 It transpired my margarita fest will have to wait till mid-October, so I will most likely be there. Let me think about something serviceable I can bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 We did discuss making the categories:Low-Carb, Tolerable-Carb and Screw-Atkins-Carb... And I was actually considering bringing Texas-style BBQ brisket (and coleslaw!). I cannot be responsible if the masses revolt when you show up without your carbs, in fact I will probably be leading them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I cannot be responsible if the masses revolt when you show up without your carbs, in fact I will probably be leading them OK, put me +1 down for some pasta salad. As a tribute to Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 (edited) Tick, tock, tick, tock… It is time to start scouring those cookbooks, searching the recipe sites or bugging Auntie Rita for the recipe to her signature “can’t fail” dish. The picnic is quickly approaching (next Sunday!) and what will you ever bring? Like what to wear on a big date, you want something impressive, but does not look like you are trying too hard… Effortless, so you don’t have to exhaust yourself getting ready… Dependable, so there are no last minute surprises… Just don’t run out of time! You may want to do a practice run or two. Or compare a couple of different recipe versions. Or you might have spend a couple of days running around town looking for the perfect piece of butt or some nice firm eggplant. And when you decide on that perfect dish, please post or PM me so we all can start anticipating the incredible deliciousness of your contribution. (If you are shy, wish to project an aura of mystery and/or simply indecisive, the general category of your dish is also a perfectly acceptable reply.) For inspiration, here is what we have so far: Meats/Mains: Jacques Gastreaux -- 2 smoked pork shoulders (butt) & NC-style sauce rvanrens -- lightly cremated dead animal shogun -- miniburgers with an assortment of similarly played-out toppings Tripewriter & Walrus -- Cincinnati chili bubbaque -- couple or three racks of dry-rubbed ribs with a side of chipotle bbq sauce Sides/Salads: Jacques Gastreaux -- roasted potato salad CresentFresh -- some form of chicken salad and probably some corn bread RaisaB -- tuna aspic Barbara -- pasta salad in homage to Rocks ScotteeM -- green bean salad Scott Johnston -- homemade pickles (2 kinds sweet and sour), maybe a pot of collard greens, or maybe red cabbage Desserts: LoganCircle -- better-than-Cakelove red velvet cupcakes laniloa -- chocolate-laden baked goods Skysplitter -- pie(s) tenunda -- cake and/or pie hm212 -- a dessert crackers -- tentatively an apple crisp clayrae -- something chocolate Appetizers/Drinks/Other: clayrae -- michael chiarello's cheese salsa with things to dip Hannah -- chips, bread, soda, or some combination thereof hm212 -- “kid junk” Jacques Gastreaux -- thermos of "martian pig slop from hell" starfish -- "beverages" MelGold -- forks/knives/spoons, trash bags and containers for leftovers crackers -- large garbage bags and zip-lock freezer bags rvanrens -- BBQ grill DanielK -- soccer stuff for the kids Bringing a dish to be named later: JPW -- a big ass cooler containing something DanielK -- something with apples Nadya -- something "serviceable" mdt -- ??? Those oh-so kindly and patiently awaiting food category assignment: goldenticket Heather MelGold Please PM me with any picnic-food-related corrections, omissions, deletions, additions, changes, spelling errors and/or questions. Edited September 25, 2005 by mktye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 The long range weather forecast is showing partly cloudy with a high of 78; similar to the spring picnic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 The long range weather forecast is showing partly cloudy with a high of 78; similar to the spring picnic. Great! We planning on a 1pm start like last time too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Great! We planning on a 1pm start like last time too? 1:00 sounds good to me. We need to start lining up people to make sure nobody bogarts our spot. I'll probably go down to the park the evening before and corral some tables. And I'll be there in the morning to exercise my dog. We'll need sitters from about 9:30 unitl 1:00. Last time, we had shifts of people sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 Besides bringing food we need people to bring paper goods and forks/knives/ spoons, containers for leftovers, trash bags, name tags, etc. Also, I will need volunteers to help watch the site that morning (JG did way too much last time so you Va. people need to step up), make sure that there was no evidence that we were there when it is finished, carpool with people coming from the city who don't have cars, pick up people from the metro, etc. If you can help let me know. Please post or PM me if you can offer a ride or need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelGold Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Besides bringing food we need people to bring paper goods and forks/knives/spoons, containers for leftovers, trash bags, name tags, etc. Also, I will need volunteers to help watch the site that morning (JG did way too much last time so you Va. people need to step up), make sure that there was no evidence that we were there when it is finished, carpool with people coming from the city who don't have cars, pick up people from the metro, etc. If you can help let me know. Please post or PM me if you can offer a ride or need one. I'll bring the forks/knives/spoons, trash bags and containers for leftovers...and if I get to the carwash this weekend, there'll be room in the car if someone needs to be picked up from the metro or is coming from NOVA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I have a large trash bag in my basement filled with leftover thinkgs like plastic silverware, paper plates, napkins, storage bags. I'll take an inventory this weekend and post what we are light on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Any 'final' attendance numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Mr. S and I are not the most social of folks, but we can't resist this event! We'd very much like to attend. I'm not sure what to bring (a little intimidated, I guess). I could contribute green beans with Smithfield ham and peanuts (it's a cold dish with a vinaigrette--sort of a salad, I guess) or an appetizer. I'm open to suggestions, but not much good when it comes to desserts or baking. We can also help provide supplies or libations, if needed. ScotteeM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 (edited) Mr. S and I are not the most social of folks, but we can't resist this event! We'd very much like to attend.I'm not sure what to bring (a little intimidated, I guess). I could contribute green beans with Smithfield ham and peanuts (it's a cold dish with a vinaigrette--sort of a salad, I guess) or an appetizer. I'm open to suggestions, but not much good when it comes to desserts or baking. We can also help provide supplies or libations, if needed. ScotteeM Though it may SEEM counter-intuitive, this is one of the least intimidating crowds you can imagine--everybody is shy at first, but we all get over it. The green beans sound splendid to me and I am looking forward to meeting you and Mr. S. Barbara Edited September 24, 2005 by Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Though it may SEEM counter-intuitive, this is one of the least intimidating crowds you can imagine--everybody is shy at first, but we all get over it. The green beans sound splendid to me and I am looking forward to meeting you and Mr. S.Barbara Thank you, Barbara! That makes us feel a little better. I'll bring the green beans, and maybe something else to fill in, or supplies. Coordinator(s), please let me know! ScotteeM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 i think ill bring something chocolate along with the cheese salsa... i will be driving from takoma park if anyone needs a ride from that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelGold Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I'm not sure what to bring (a little intimidated, I guess). I second Barbara! The only thing this group would scoff at (for picnic purposes only) is anything that came directly from a box (ie, break seal and eat)...the least we ask is to make something that is "Semi-homemade"! For anyone out there who wants to come & isn't quite sure they want to flex their culinary muscles for fear of being found wanting (which you won't, promise!), come anyway and bring some plastic cups & a bottle of coke. We'd love to see you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 (edited) The only thing this group would scoff at (for picnic purposes only) is anything that came directly from a box (ie, break seal and eat)...the least we ask is to make something that is "Semi-homemade"! I would have no objection to someone bringing something from a box. Firehook Bakery, for instance, puts really nice things in boxes. If you'd rather not make something, bring whatever you think is yummy. Olives - spreads and crackers, cheese.... nobody will turn you away. Just no wine in a box. Edited September 24, 2005 by crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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