July meeting and cookout

goohsmom · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:51 pm Post subject: July meeting and cookout

Due to the fun we all had at the June meeting, our July meeting will be another cookout. I spoke with bebop on the phone just a little bit ago, and I think her idea of having the July meeting at "The Beach" in Jonesboro. For info, click here: http://www.thebeachccip.com/. This would be the 3rd Saturday of July, July 15.

Rather than renting a pavilion, bebop has kindly volunteered to arrive at the park at 8:00, when the gates open, and stake out a picnic area for us. I would strongly suggest everyone bring camp or folding chairs, or a blanket to sit on if that's more comfortable for you. There's a lot for the kids to do at the park, so feel free to come as early as you like and let the kids play and swim before we eat. I was thinking we'd fire up the grill around 1:30 or so, unless anyone has any objections to starting that early, and keep it going in smaller batches as people arrive. The park closes at 8, so we'll need to be wrapped up and cleaned up before then.

One change I'd like to make from the last cookout. Rather than assigning people to bring hot dogs or burgers, I think GG and I will bring the meat (and veggie burgers), and let everyone else concentrate on sides and such. Any thoughts?

Everyone let me know what you think--this is your cookout, so feel free to chime in your ideas.

See you then!

Pam
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wingedguy · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:56 pm Post subject:

exchellent idea, Goohsmama!

I think we can adjust to an earlier dinner -especially for those who are swimming, they might get hungrier earlier anyway.

since we don't have a pavillon cover maybe we can bring larger picnic umbrellas (for those who have them) or kitchen tents.

Bebop -can you ask if these are allowed in the picnic area?

I will go ahead and sign up for my cracker salad. for those of you who got the recipe -sorry!

its ALL mine. y'all can fight over the green-bean casserole!

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goohsmom · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:11 pm Post subject:

We have a 10x10 gazebo we'll be bringing, but another one probably wouldn't hurt, especially if anyone has a screened one. WG, I'll go ahead and put you down for the cracker salad, but I think you need to make more of it this time. It went really quickly Hungry!

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Kently · Mist Joined: May 08, 2006 Posts: 185 Location: Cumming

Sorry there is a good chance I will not be able to make it Sad

. Work is sending me to Japan for the last two weeks in July. I will know more the closer it gets.

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wingedguy · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:00 pm Post subject:

ponyboy · Ectoplasm Joined: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 681

it's a bit of a drive, but i'm usually free on saturdays, so i should be able to make it! i'll try to consult my magic cookbook to find something tasty to bring.

eeek_the_kat · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject:

Sounds great! I will sign up for deviled eggs. Twisted Evil

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GhostAuthor · Orb Joined: Nov 02, 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Newnan

Woo-hoo! Please count us in... 2 adults, 1 child.
I'll bring my special 7 layer black bean dip with chips.
Can't wait!
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mrgrunk · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:15 pm Post subject:

I didnt get any cracker salad... but how bout those pickled eggs

Debilee has something special in mind for this one too, I'll be making something this time as well
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wingedguy · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:09 pm Post subject:

bebop · Mist Joined: Oct 31, 2004 Posts: 147

WG if you can remind me early next week I will try to give them a call back about the gazebo thingys lol not sure if I saw any the last time I was there but then again I didn't look either. hey get there at 8am with me and you can cook me breakfast lol

ponyboy · Ectoplasm Joined: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 681

well, all that talk about pickled eggs before got me in the mood to try pickling something. in addition to whatever i decide to cook and bring along, you'll all get to be guinea pigs for my first attempt at pickling (not going to tell you what i'm pickling yet Green with envy!

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wingedguy · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:47 pm Post subject:

wingedguy · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject:

scaredycat · Mist Joined: Oct 24, 2004 Posts: 262 Location: Riverdale

Well I can't take that day off but I will be there right after work. I don't work too far from there. not sure what I will make but I will figure something out ASAP

bebop · Mist Joined: Oct 31, 2004 Posts: 147

WG lol

goohsmom · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:22 am Post subject:

Fayelle · Mist Joined: Jun 07, 2006 Posts: 246

Didn't make the last one....Going to try to make this one anyway....

It's tough to get out for these with my sons seizures.....We need a sitter for it because it is so far and it is too hot....his meds make it dangerous for him to overheat.....And we need a reliable sitter too with is emergency meds.....

Going to try though dangit...I was a little sad we didn't make the last one....

Fay

Kristin · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:40 am Post subject:

I didn't come to the last one either, due to heat and medications. Not to sound like an old fart or something but the heat really makes me physically nauseous. I'd really love to come though, because I haven't met anyone yet. So, next time the meeting is indoors I'll come.. In the meantime I'll watch the weather report, if it's not to obnoxiously hot and humid I'll try to make it with my family!

gizgremlin · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:15 am Post subject:

The wife and I are coming to this one, Just one question though About how many should I expect (need to know so know how much to cook). Right now I havent decided wether to make brunswick stew, or Smoke a couple of whole tenderloins for bbq sandwiches , I could also do some potato salad, or if deserts are needed i can make pecan bars or homade carrot cake, or even bring a couple ice cream churns and make some ice cream, if there are hot dogs
involved I make a varsity style hotdog chili which is pretty close

Yall help me make up my mind... Very Happy

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goohsmom · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:36 am Post subject:

gizgremlin · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:42 am Post subject:

cool! I will go with the tenderloins then. any prefreance of thin silced or chopped or one of each? I will also make a Diabetic Friendly dessert for all of us diabetics. Ill also bring the hot dog chili
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mooneybeams · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:44 am Post subject:

Edited to say we cannot make it....went to mark it on the calendar and we already have plans.

bebop · Mist Joined: Oct 31, 2004 Posts: 147

want more baked beans?