I would like to attend - if my car ever makes it out of IFS sometime this summer......
And you'd believe him? Just remember who told me last year: "My headlight switch is fine, I just had to jiggle it a few times to clean the contacts..." ;^)
Hello All, The response has been great. I'll take a look at all the responses I've received this weekend & post a revised list of who's bringing what & what's stll looking for a who to bring it. Regards, Verell
Worked great....until the sucker broke! Damn Italian engineering! Oh, and I'm not TOUCHING any Italian superbikes. Too hard to turn around at the end of the driveway! Birdman
Not if you know what you're doing ;-P I admit, the slow speed turning radius of the race bike leaves something to be desired. High speed turning, well, that's something different. ;-)
I'll try to get an update posted later this weekend. Have just been flat out between my 8-6 job & helping my son refinish his door & rear quarter that got badly keyed last winter. He borrowed my daily driver, & wouldn't you know that my detroit battlewagon failed inspection(bad tie rod ends & front tires) so had to get it delt with. Be sure you've sent me eMAIL: TO: [email protected] SUBJ: BBQ & anything else you want to say I'll be sending out directions via eMAIL ONLY to those i've received eMAIL from. BTW, anyone know where I can buy whole briskets at a good price? The stores around here have gone to only offering 'flat cut' which is nice, but a bit lean for good BBQ. I prefer 10-12lb whole briskets with about a 1/4" thick fat saddle to baste it while it's smoking.
Hey Verell, Call Butcher Boy in North Andover. They are about the best butcher place around our place. Birdman
Thanks for the info. I have already RSVP'd , so I will wait for driving instructions and our assignment for bringing our contribution. Looking forward to it. I second Birdman's suggestion of Butcher Boy. Good stuff there!
Well, shoot if I don't have to bow out already......I'll be off to PA to celebrate my father's birthday (where's my memory....). Thanks anyway, have fun!
HEADCOUNT: I've got 16 people so far, I'm also emailing a copy of this to the people I have so far, if you don't receive it, I don't have your eMAIL RSVP. Remember: No eMAIL RSVP means NO DIRECTIONS... We've got about 1/2 of the menu covered, If you're looking for something to bring, look for an item with 'NEED VOLUNTEER" by it & post it to the Fchat thread. If you have a specialty you're bringing, post it too. FOLDING CHAIRS: If you've got a couple, bring them, we've got some, but could use more. COOLERS w/ICE: Rex M is bringing one, I've got 1, could use a couple more. FOLDING/PORTABLE TABLES: Could use a couple. Also, could use some help setting up either Saturday or Sunday AM. Also, could use some help setting up either Saturday or Sunday AM. MENU & Who's bringing what, & what's not signed up for: ------------------------------------------------------- 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 - Dave Castelhano (Bertocci): 2-litre bottles: 1 ea: Coke, diet coke, Dr Pepper, Pepsi, 2- ginger ale, 2 - orange - BEER: NEED VOLUNTEER(s): How about 3-4 people each bring 1 case: Suggest choosing one of the traditional Texas BBQ beers: (Corona, Miller HighLife, Lone Star) or just bring your favorite brew, The weather is supposed to be hot, so it'll get consumed... - WINE: NEED VOLUNTEERs How about 2 or 3 people bring 1 or 2 bottles (or a box) each? Food: - Chips, Salsa, Dip(s) - KickinTheTires, Anyone else? - Crudetes, cheese chunks, other nibbles - NEED VOLUNTEER(S) - Brisket & Ribs - Of course, I will provide & smoke. - Pinto Beans - NEED VOLUNTEER - If not, I will make up a pot. - Potato Salad - Chris Pappas: Need ~4 pounds - Cole Slaw - Chris Pappas Need ~5 pints, (BTW, Col. Sanders makes a very good cole slaw, but if you have a secret recipe & want to make it...) - Grilled Videlia onions - John Wise - Secret Georgia recipe. 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. - Condiments: NEED VOLUNTEER: Pickles, Sliced Videlia onions for sandwiches, Sliced Jalapeno peppers, pickles, other condiments. - Sandwich bread: NEED VOLUNTEER - a couple of loaves. - Cornbread & butter for it - Birdman: is on for this again by popular demand. Dessert - Scott Major: cookies or something small for dessert. Steven & Linda Rochelin: Brownies. Tom & Linda Saupe: a dessert Any other food you might be inspired to bring & share will be eaten. ;^) TABLEWARE/NAPKINS: - Plastic cups (large): NEED VOLUNTEER - Plastic utencils: NEED VOLUNTEER - Plastic/Paper plates & bowls: NEED VOLUNTEER - Large napkins (BBQ is a tad messy): NEED VOLUNTEER GRILLs: - 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. - NEED VOLUNTEER: Could use another grille as my big one will be doing the Ribs. CHILDREN: Sure, the little ones are welcome. It's a big yard, well away from the road. 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. PARKING: Park your Ferrari on either side of the drive, at an angle like the other cars so we can get a good picture. P-cars & other lesser makes: If it's all you've got that's running(been there), or I suppose if it's a significant one like the superlight 911 that came one time, 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 the first year... ;^)
BTW, I do NOT have eMAIL for the following who have posted to this thread. Please send me eMAIL so I can send you directions. KickinTheTires (or do I have your eMAIL under another name?) Bertocci -
Verell: I'll bring the sandwich bread and the tableware/napkins. I was going to bring ice cream, but I don't think it would make if for the trip in the trunk area (just kidding!).
Just got email from: ronfrohock: > Verell, > I will sign up for a case of rona's with limes, and a couple of gallons of iced tea... >I can stop locally to get a few bags of ice.. and chris03053: > i'll bring ... a cooler. & small bottles of > water.
Also heard from: Rich Delcolle : Hello Verell - Looking forward to this - I'll bring a case of beer, 2 folding chairs and some paper plates and knapkins - I'm available on Saturday morning to help with the set up. Just let me know what time you want me there.
Verell, Bryan and I will bring the condiments: sliced Vadalia onions, jalepeno's, pickles. Brandon Hartford (What about Catsup, Mustard? Let me know.)
THANKS!!! They're not usually used with BBQ. If someone wants them, I'll just grab them out of the refrigerator.
Prova - ronfrohock offered to bring the Corona and limes a few messages back - the Miller Lite was another brand that Verell suggested along others - I don't drink it either.
Wow, this is really coming together. Thanks to everyone for pitching in. We could use 3 or 4 large one-time use large paper/plastic rectangular tablecloths if anyone's looking for something to bring. I believe this is the list of food that's still up for grabs: - Cheese chunks & crackers NEED VOLUNTEERs - Crudetes (veggie snacks with dip). NEED VOLUNTEERs - WINE: NEED VOLUNTEERs How about 2 or 3 people bring 1 or 2 bottles (or a box) each? Could use a couple of reds, say Merlot, Zin or Cab, & whites: Chardonnet, Reisling - Pinto Beans - NEED VOLUNTEER - If not, I will make up a pot. Of course if you feel inspired to bring something, feel free. This is going to be a GREAT get together, looks like turnout will be around 22-25 people!!!
Everything's got a volunteer. If you haven't signed up for something, then don't feel bad, just bring yourself, or anything you think will fit the occasion. Will send out directions tomorrow night to everyone I've received eMAIL from. If you're coming early to help set up, or just kibitz, 10:30 AM would be a good time to arrive. Early enough to help, but will leave time for me to cook the ribs after we get the big grille moved out into the yard.
