Text 17263, 80 rader
Skriven 2008-12-03 22:10:15 av Carol Shenkenberger (23698.cooks)
  Kommentar till text 17009 av Michael Loo (1:18/200.0)
Ärende: picnic stuff 280
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 >  > especially as there are budgetary factors for many of
 >  > the posters here.
 >  CS> And thats the main part, truth to tell.
 > 
 > This means, given the makeup of the conference, that it's going to be
 > mostly an east coast thing. The west coasters will have to figure it
 > out on their own, maybe have a second picnic - there have been some
 > out there - I've even attended a few.

Maybe they can do one in Fall or the traditional Julyish date?  That date
will never work for us as it's too hot to be outside or a sudden hurricane
could wipe all the plans out.

I'm thinking some folks have to plan vacation well in advance and then cant
change it so would rather aim at a safe-zone date.

 >  CS> As I work my way through, Sean had to change jobs again (moved?).
 >  CS> Ruth, Steve, and I face major job changes (mine may work out to more
 >  CS> money but wnt be stable for sure for another 3 months). Economy not too
 >  CS> great just now so work for you isnt as flush as normal.
 > 
 > Yep, times is tough. And I've been in a dying profession for
 > close on 40 years. Doesn't really bother me, I've been doing
 > mostly what I want, without being tied down.

Not a bad life at all!

 >  CS> So end shot is I can put up 2 couples and 1 single without needing to
 >  CS> stretch at all.  Can easily park an RV in the driveway.  Heck, probably
 >  CS> 2 if one doesnt mind the grass (so more room for cars on the double
 >  CS> wide driveway).
 >  CS> I hope no one minds that I'm thinking 'inexpensive'.  I'd rather spend
 >  CS> money on good food and company, and maybe a few taxi rides to get the
 >  CS> group about ;-)
 > 
 > I think that some of us are grateful that you're thinking "inexpensive"
 > (I don't mind, for sure, though my situation isn't so precarious as
 > some) - and also that, by the sound of it, you're thinking maybe this
 > year.

Yup on both counts but can not obligate til I have a job then can be sure i
can get Thursday-Sunday off.  I'll be new to the job and with little accrued
vacation time as of yet.

 >  CS> I could see us all decending on 'Summer's Pass' and glommering up the
 >  CS> infamous 'Jackass samwich' with some beer
 > 
 > Beer I know. I didn't realize that a Jackass samwich was actually food.
 > We've had horseshoe sandwiches before at echo picnics ...

It's huge, fatty, delicious, and wierd as hell.  Think thin cut roast beast
(pork and beef) with cheese, mayo, peppers, something from th cabbage family,
grilled like a grill cheese and so fat it's hard to eat.  Definately messy to
eat.  Cant get my mouth that far open ;-)  Am told the name is because you
look like a jackass as you try to get your mouth that far open?  Has bits of
practially everything you might want to add, in there.

 >   on that first Thursday, then
 >  CS> Mexican night for Friday, then maybe some good Q Saturday for lunch
 >  CS> then just veggie out on pork and such from then on.
 > 
 > Sounds good and not too different from other picnics in the past.

Seems pretty much the same to me!  May blow off the Q joint and just make our
own ;-)

 >  CS> Decent but not fancy hotel still running at 60$ for non-military ID,
 >  CS> and 49.99$ for those with ID.  So close, 5$ will get you to my place by
 > 
 > That seems doable.
 > 
 >  CS> cab. (avoid Bow Creek Inn please, they rent by the 1/4 hour).
 > 
 > But is it cheap? :o

Hehe last I heard, 20$ per hour or 7$ for 15 mins.
              xxcarol
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