2nd Annual NE Ferrarichat BBQ - SAT 23 JUL

Since we had so much fun last year, I'm a gonna host a BBQ again this year.

Enjoy a drive thru back-roads in north-central MA to Groton. Then visit with fellow FChat members & enjoy some of the best BBQ & other food you've ever eaten. Last year produced some real culinary treats, so we'll do it that way again. For those who've joined since last summer, here's last year's BBQ thread, we had a great turnout:
http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25007&page=4&pp=20&highlight=bbq

Feel free to organize in-route meeting places & caravans.

I need a headcount by 1 Jul so I can get the brisket & ribs ordered.

Given the size of the event, & to keep the preparation load down to something I can pull off, I'm again asking for volunteers to bring some of the menu items (see MENU below).

DATE & TIME:
Sat. 23 JUL 1:30 PM til I decide it's bedtime, or the mosquitos start draging people down the hill. It'll be OK to arrive early, but you may get put to work setting up or watching something cook ;^)

BTW, I'll be timing the ribs & brisket to be done about 2:00.

RAIN DATE:
Sunday, 24 JUL. Same time & place.

DIRECTIONS:
Please attach a reply to this thread, AND send end eMAIL with your official RSVP to:

[email protected]

I will use your eMAIL to put together a mailing list & send out directions.

MENU
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Drinks:
- Iced Tea - I'll supply a gallon or so, will also have a couple of big coolers w/ ice down the drinks. Wouldn't hurt if someone brought another large cooler or 2.
- Large sodas - Any volunteers to pick up an ass't(coke,diet coke, ginger ale, orange,Dr Pepper...) of 2-liter bottles?
- Booze: You're welcome to BYOB, or make arrangements with someone for a quantity buy.

Chips, Salsa, Dip(s), Crudetes, cheese chunks, other nibbles - Need volunteers?

Brisket & Ribs - Of course, I will provide & smoke.

Pinto Beans - I will make up a big pot.

Cornbread - Anyone have a great recipe? How about some Jalapino corn bread?

Potato Salad - Need ~4 pounds, any volunteer(s)?

Cole Slaw - Need ~5 pints, any volunteers?
(BTW, Col. Sanders makes a very good cole slaw, but if you have a secret recipe & want to make it...)

Fixings:
- BBQ Sauce - Verell will supply a couple of bottles: 1 sweet & 1 tangy, If you have a favorite, bring it & we'll have a tasting.

- Sliced Videlia onions for sandwiches, Sliced Jalapeno peppers, pickles, other condiments... Any volunteeer(s)

- Videlia onions - Peeled Halves for grilling, Need a volunteer to bring 8 or 10 onions. These need to be pre-peeled & arrive about 1:00 so they'll be done with the rest of the meal.

- Sandwich bread - need a couple of loaves, Any volunteers?

- Dessert - Any volunteers?

- Any other food you might be inspired to bring & share.

GRILLs:
Will have a will have a medium-sized grille if you want to do something like hot dawgs, or Veggie Burgers. Also, the big Weber grill will be available after the ribs come off, you're welcome to throw something on it.

CHILDREN:
Sure, the little ones are welcome.
Caveat: My sons are grown & moved out so there's no recreation eqpt. (swings, pool, etc.) for them to play on/with. However, there's a big yard & woods to explore, & we're safely away from the road. You'll be responsible for keeping an eye on them.

P-cars & other lesser makes ;^) I suppose if it's a significant one like the superlight 911 that came last year, or the only thing you have to drive, we'll find a place for it around back... ;^)

TOWING:
Please notify me in advance if you're planning to break down enroute so I can have phone #s, etc. ready so you can call for towing... Don't just arrive broken down & surprise everyone like a certain Down Easterner did last year... ;^)

 

Sorry about the conflict w/Burlington FCA event, sounds like it's for a good cause.

This is only weekend I could make work this summer. Aug. is blown because the kitchen is being remodeled. Rest of JY is full.

 

Great!!!
We're getting some momentum going!!

Don't forget to send me eMAIL with BBQ in the subject so I can get you on the mailing list for directions & final planning.

BTW, will be out of state until after 27-June, so will probably not be able to post anything. Most likely will be week of 4-JUL before I send out 1st eMAIL.

 

Watch this space, I'll be posting an updated list of who's bringing what & what's still not signed up for.

So far I've only received a handfull of RSVPs from the usual suspects who've posted below, & from the food volunteers listed earlier in this thread. Is this a really bad day for a lot of you?

If you're coming, please post a response & send me eMAIL with the subject 'FerrariChat BBQ' in the subject (I've got a filter that puts it in a special folder so it doesn't get mixed up with other email). I'll use your eMAIL addresses to send directions.

Btw, One of the non-member guests is a mechanic who worked for the NE Ferrari dealership from the late '70s thru the 80s. Fully factory trained!

 

Based on Fchat Posts, I count 23 people & 14 cars , but have only received eMAIL for 14 people. No eMAIL, no directions. I'm sending out eMAIL now, so if you don't receive it, then I didn't receive youre eMAIL RSVP.

I need a final headcount ASAP so I can get the brisket & ribs ordered. Will call the meat market tomorrow am to find out their deadline, suspect it's this Tuesday, 12:00 noon.

Pls look the menu over carefully to make sure I've got your name by the item you signed up for.

Some of you said you'd bring 'what's needed' so check to see if I've put you down for something. If not, please pick one of the items marked with 'tbd', or then post in Fchat that you're bringing it so someone else won't grab it.

DATE & TIME:

Sat. 23 JUL 1:30 PM til I decide it's bedtime, or the mosquitos start draging people down the hill. It'll be OK to arrive early, but you may get put to work setting up or watching something cook ;^)

BTW, I'll be timing the ribs & brisket to be done about 2:00.

RAIN DATE:
Sunday, 24 JUL. Same time & place.

DIRECTIONS:
Please attach a reply to this thread, AND send end eMAIL with your official RSVP to:

[email protected]

I will use your eMAIL to put together a mailing list for directions.

MENU (Whats signed up for & what is up for grabs.)
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Drinks:
- Iced Tea - Verell: a gallon or so.

- Large sodas - Steven Rochelin Ass't of 2Liter bottles: (Coke, diet coke w/Splenda, ginger ale, orange, Cream Soda, Dr Pepper...)

- Booze: You're welcome to BYOB, or make arrangements with someone for a quantity buy. I will supply a couple of big coolers w/ ice for your drinks.

- 3rd Large Cooler, folding chairs & table: Rex M.

APPETIZERS/NIBBLES:
- Chips, Corn Salsa, Dip(s) - Basil Tsiaousopoulos & wife

- Nibbles - tbd (Vegetable Crudetes, cheese chunks...)

- Any other appetizers you're inspired to bring.

ENTREES:

- Brisket & Ribs - Verell - NOTE: Real BBQ is flavored by the sweet apple smoke & secret herb rub. You want it spicey hot, you add spicey sauce when it's served.
BTW: Just exchanged BBQ tips with the owner of the best BBQ restaurant & catering service in Abilene,TX while at my homecoming last month. This years BBQ will be even better than last years!

- Pinto Beans - Verell - Mildly seasoned, you want hot, you add the Jalapinos or hot sauce.

- Grilled Videlia - JWise - Grilled onions prepared with his secret recipe. S/b special, John's from GA so has the inside scoop.

- Potato Salad - Thomas Saupe: ~4 pounds.

- Cole Slaw - tbd -Need ~5 pints (BTW, Col. Sanders makes a very good cole slaw, but if you have a secret recipe & want to make it...)

- Texas Cornbread & Butter- Birdman - How about a tray each of regular & Jalapino corn bread this time?

- Sandwich bread - tbd - need a couple of loaves, Any volunteers?

Fixings:
- BBQ Sauce - Verell will supply a couple of bottles: 1 sweet & 1 tangy, If you have a favorite, bring it & we'll have a taste-off.

- Condiments - Brandon Hartford/Bryan D'Entremont - (Thin sliced Videlia onions for sandwiches, Sliced Jalapeno peppers, pickles, other suitable condiments.

- Dessert - tbd - Any volunteers?

- Any other food you might be inspired to bring & share.

GRILLs:
Will have a will have a medium-sized grille if you want to do something like hot dawgs, or Veggie Burgers. Also, the big Weber grill will be available after the ribs come off, you're welcome to throw something on it.

CHILDREN:
Sure, the little ones are welcome.
Caveat: There's no recreational eqpt. (swings, pool, etc.) for them to play on/with. However, there's a big yard & woods to explore, & we're safely away from the road. You'll be responsible for keeping an eye on them.

NON-FERRARIS:
P-cars & other lesser makes: If it's a significant one like the superlight 911 that came last year, or the only thing you have to drive, we'll find a place for it around back.
;^)

TOWING:
Looks like no one is planning to to break down enroute so I can breathe easier about not having a towing service phone #...
;^)