AG BBQ I 8/28/21 - Official Thread

Hang out, sip some iced tea, and shoot the breeze with AG regulars.
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drfish
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I'm not even going to try to write some kind of insightful intro here that summarizes what it took for all of us to get to the point where we can plan on making this happen again. Let's just say that a lot has happened to us all since the last BBQ. I'm so very glad that we are making this happen. :D

In round numbers, the BBQ costs me about $2,000 to host every year. Most of that is the expense to book the cottage for the week before and after at the event (which directly funds the ongoing costs of owning the BBQ's "venue"). A good chunk goes into renting the grill and the tent as well. Speaking frankly, I don't have the same amount of disposable income as I did in previous years. I've never put a number to it before, but if everyone that attends could toss me $50 or so, via PayPal or otherwise, it would be massively appreciated. If not, 100% no big deal.

Speak up below to get your name on the attendee list. Especially this year, it's the only way to have any idea how many people are going to show up. Also, if you're in contact with anyone that has come before but isn't on the new forums or in the Slack, please reach out and let them know what's going down.

BTW, this is probably already widely known, but this BBQ is only open to folks that are fully vaccinated. Sadly, that means no kids under 12 allowed this year.

That's it for now, but this thread will evolve... :ugeek:

Parking:
Let's start with parking. Forget the rules of the past (except the one about not parking over the septic tank). I think enough space has been cleaner out in the driveway that most attendees can find a spot, just don't be shy about how close you pull up to other cars.

Dates:
Friday Afternoon - Disk Golf? 8/27
We're going to try something new and see if the really early birds want to get together for a round of disk golf at Paw Paw park. More details to come.
Friday Evening - Pre-Party 8/27
Anyone that gets into town early and wants to hang out at the cottage and eat some pizza is welcome!
Saturday Early Afternoon - Main Event 8/28
You know the drill, show up between 11:00 and 1:00 and be ready to feast around 2:00.
Saturday Night - TR After Dark 8/28
Looks like there's a chance for fireworks again this year! At the very least there will be plenty of sitting around in the dark and chatting until the bugs drive everyone indoors to sleep.
Sunday Morning - Lakeside Breakfast 8/29
Anyone still in the area is invited to come back to the cottage and enjoy what's become the traditional breakfast feast served up by my mom and pitch in with cleaning up the aftermath of the BBQ.

...and now we start the attendee list!

Confirmed: 8)
drfish
sis_of_fish & Mama Fish & friends
SHOES & family
Sheldomaus & family & friends
BeechSprout
DragonDaddyBear
Captain Ned
derFunkenstein & family
Jeff
thegleek
FroBozz_Inc
spurious & Dozengoblin76
derFunkenstein & family
LoneWolf15
Mr.Robot and roommate

Unconfirmed (but possible): :-?
idchafee

Anti-Confirmed: :(
just brew it!
captaintrav
zgirl
DPoscorp

The List (post in the thread what you are going to bring and I will add your name below so we know everything is covered)
Ribs - Not this time. :(
Burgers - drfish
Hot dogs -
Buns - drfish
Cheese - spurious
Charcoal - drfish
Plates - drfish
Napkins - drfish
Silverware - drfish
Garbage bags - drfish
Ice - "everyone"
Coolers - drfish
Chairs - "everyone"
Tables - "everyone"
Soda -
Water - drfish
Beer -
Other drinks -
Chips - FroBozz_Inc & spurious
Condiments - drfish & spurious
Veggies - drfish
Fruits - drfish
Deserts - FroBozz_Inc & spurious
Cornhole sets - drfish, thegleek, FroBozz_Inc
Brats/campfire food - drfish
Smores stuff - derFunkenstein
Cooking forks - spurious
Any other food stuffs - Mrs. Shoes making THE BEANS
Breakfast supplies for Sunday morning - Grandma fish
Potato Cannon - Captain Ned
derFunkenstein
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Three Funks will bring soda, water, other drinks, and have them packed in coolers and on ice. We've got three big coolers which I'm sure will hold enough. If other folks want to, also, that's fine, but we'll be bringing a bunch.
just brew it!
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Unfortunately I am NOT confirmed for this year, due to multiple factors. I'd say current status is "probably not, but will know more as the date gets closer".
Captaintrav
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Sadly I'm a probably not as well due to a number of factors. I expect pics though :) And hopefully it can still happen next year where I can have more time to cherry pick flight prices and not have the uncertainty of COVID related stuff.
thegleek
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gleek chiming in (finally), i'll be there! paypal sent! i got my J&J vax, so i'm good on that front.

i'm in for the trifecta, friday + sat + sun, all the days! endless! i'm moving in!

i'll bring 2 tables, a cornhole set, and other rando stuff! yee haw! how's everyone?



PS> shouldn't this thread be moved to the official trbbq forum on this site?

in here: viewforum.php?f=24

it's empty there, and it sure could use this thread! :)
drfish
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LMAO, I didn't even see that sub forum. Very stoked you'll be joining us, and thanks for the contribution! :)
meerkt
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drfish wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 4:43 amI didn't even see that sub forum
Too many subforums. :)
Chiquita22
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Chiming in for FroBozz_Inc who is super busy with work. He will be there Friday through Sunday. Please put him down for chips and some kind of dessert. Wish I could make it as well but, our daughter has prom on Saturday. Next year for sure!! Have a great time!!
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