Helping with the Pig Gig

[WhiteRhino]

The Swamp Stompers have asked us for 2 things. I purposely put this in the general forum so that all GLFWDA members along with the Swamp Stompers can have input.

1) Host folks at OSTC. Pretty clear about this. We will need to get some volunteers when the time gets closer. Not much else to discuss yet.

2) Provide breakfast for the Pig gig attendees at the gig location. Either one or both days. This can be put on by a club, or a group of indy members. Since people are paying for their breakfast, a portion of the fee would go to the club or to GLFWDA as a fund raiser with the actual amount to be determined with the SS's if it works out. They are estimating 300 people. Is anyone or any club interested in taking on this project?

Discuss????

[Bult4mud]

when is the gig this year

[SKIP]

September 13, 2008

http://yogispiggig.com/details.shtml

also (more info) http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=88704

[kb8ymf]

So, anyone else see that no pets allowed?
Why does everyone else get punnished because of someone elses irresponsible actions?
j-kb8ymf

[WhiteRhino]

I will be camping at OSTC where pets are allowed. But, I'm not sure I want to camp near your vicious animals.:wave:

[Trail_Fanatic]

I think it sounds like a GREAT opportunity to get the groups together!

I'm "IN" for whatever you need - EXCEPT COOKING - no one would want to eat if I cooked it anyway! :lmao:

[rtikql8]

So, anyone else see that no pets allowed?
Why does everyone else get punnished because of someone elses irresponsible actions?
j-kb8ymf

Yeah, I saw that. That rules me out for sure!

[Renegade II]

I'm out, looks like we're laying off eight people & their now denying requests for any short notice paid time off (vacation time) for those of us that aren't getting the axe :banghead:

[WhiteRhino]

Pat, I'm sure we can put you to work.
Rob, come to OSTC & camp where you were at in December. (no snow this time) Dogs are allowed at OSTC.
Mike, not even Saturday or Sunday for a single day?

[Renegade II]

................
Mike, not even Saturday or Sunday for a single day?

If I could explain it here publicly without fear of political / personal reprisal I would. Next time I see you we'll chat over a beverage.

I believe an arbitrator will ultimately be deciding if any one of us can get a day or two off :banghead:

[Roadhouse]

So, anyone else see that no pets allowed?
Why does everyone else get punnished because of someone elses irresponsible actions?
j-kb8ymf

I would ask them to make sure the no pet thing is still in order. Just in case that is still on the website from last year.

I wont be there....I have no desire to attend this year at that campground. Good luck folks with putting it on.:thumb:

[WhiteRhino]

We'll do that next time I pull you out of the dunes.

[phittie1100]

If I could explain it here publicly without fear of political / personal reprisal I would. Next time I see you we'll chat over a beverage.

I believe an arbitrator will ultimately be deciding if any one of us can get a day or two off :banghead:

That doesn't sound like fun....

Jim I put a post on the club's site to see if we can muster enough egg-scramblers and toast burners for breakfast.

[WhiteRhino]

Jim I put a post on the club's site to see if we can muster enough egg-scramblers and toast burners for breakfast.

Sweet. I'll take mine scrambled with a little ham & hash browns. I expect it to be delivered to my motorhome at 6:30am sharp.:wave:

Anyway, back on topic............. thanks!:thumb:

[kb8ymf]

I wont be there....I have no desire to attend this year at that campground.
Don't think I have seen in print the name of the campground.....Everything in print says West Branch, that's it. How do you know?
jim-kb8ymf

[Jarhead]

I'm out, looks like we're laying off eight people & their now denying requests for any short notice paid time off (vacation time) for those of us that aren't getting the axe :banghead:
This truly sucks.

[rtikql8]

Pat, I'm sure we can put you to work.
Rob, come to OSTC & camp where you were at in December. (no snow this time) Dogs are allowed at OSTC.
Mike, not even Saturday or Sunday for a single day?

I just looked at the date again, I'll have a month and half old baby :thumb: , give or take a week. Not sure if mama will want to go anywhere or let me out either :wah:. I'll figure it out as we get closer.

I'd like to at least make it up for the day. I guess the dogs are the least of my worries! :lmao:

[WhiteRhino]

Don't think I have seen in print the name of the campground.....Everything in print says West Branch, that's it. How do you know?
jim-kb8ymf

http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=88538

[Roadhouse]

Don't think I have seen in print the name of the campground.....Everything in print says West Branch, that's it. How do you know?
jim-kb8ymf

Beaver Trail Campground..Is what I saw posted somewhere.

[Bult4mud]

SoFO may be intrested as well ... LEt us know how many you need and Ill see what can do.

[Ridgerunner]

Sorry Jim,

I'm giging both friday and sat that weekend.

Wish I could make it. :wah:

[WhiteRhino]

SoFO may be intrested as well ... LEt us know how many you need and Ill see what can do.

Serving breakfast or helping at OSTC? If for breakfast, you will need to decide how many you need to accomplish your goal.

Did I mention that if 2 different groups do breakfast, they will judge who served the better meal?:idea:

[Renegade II]

.......Did I mention that if 2 different groups do breakfast, I will judge who served the better meal?:idea:

Fixed it for ya :thumb:

[Roadhouse]

Jim, Jim, and Kelly is there a group of you guys camping at OSTC, instead of with the Pig Roast? If so I might do that. I have nothing against the the campground the roast is at...just the roast itself doesn't really interest me this year. So might try something different, if you guys are camping elsewhere.

[WhiteRhino]

Fixed it for ya :thumb:

I thought you were making excuses to not be there????


Jim, Jim, and Kelly is there a group of you guys camping at OSTC, instead of with the Pig Roast? If so I might do that. I have nothing against the the campground the roast is at...just the roast itself doesn't really interest me this year. So might try something different, if you guys are camping elsewhere.

Yes, I will be camping at OSTC.

[Creative Fab]

Jim, Jim, and Kelly is there a group of you guys camping at OSTC, instead of with the Pig Roast? If so I might do that. I have nothing against the the campground the roast is at...just the roast itself doesn't really interest me this year. So might try something different, if you guys are camping elsewhere.

I think there will be a bunch of us camping at OSTC, we want to be on the grounds where we are hosting riders. You need to join us there big fella.

[motrctyman]

Is their club or indys a member of GLFWDA?:confused:

[WhiteRhino]

Is their club or indys a member of GLFWDA?:confused:

No, the swamp stompers are not a club member of glfwda. But a few of their members are. The decision to work together is based on a win/win for all.

[swampjeep]

Is their club or indys a member of GLFWDA?:confused:
so the real answer would be yes, several members of Swamp Stompers 4X4 Club are indy members even though the club as a whole is not.

Sorry I haven't chimmed in sooner, been off a few weeks with very limited computer time.

I feel I should explain things a little better here.

There seems to have been some bad feelings directed at Swamp stomers for resons that where simply untrue. Last fall a couple of us fromt eh Swamp Stompers and a couple from GLFWDA got together and discussed some of this to try changing any bad attitudes on either side.

The Swamp Stompers were told that GLFWDA would like more involvement then just setting up a booth off to the side. We in turn said we could use additional help with some of the side things the happen durring the weekend. Skip seemed excited to get GLFWDA more involved and we all thought maybe having several people or even a couple clubs/groups within GLFWDA cook breakfast for everyone would be a good way to both help SS and let GLFWDA become more involved with this large event in the wheeling community. We all hope this can show all the bystanders that we want everyone to work together and that we are not trying to leave anyone out.

as for some of the other comments here, the "no dogs" rule was invoked this year not because of one bad apple, Last year we tried a dog are, but for a few reasons we didn't feel this would work at Beaver Trail. We still had complaints about the dogs, some of this being barking thru the night, but the bigger reason is that Beaver Trail is a small camp ground and we felt even that with the number of people that attended last year put in a smaller area would not be a good place for pets. Although some people's pets are great in crouds, some people think theirs are, but are not, and we don't want the gig to be where that person finds this out.

And yes Trail Fanatic, there will be more then just cooks needed to pull off a breakfast for 200-300 people :)

[WhiteRhino]

Thanks for chiming in John.:thumb:

[Trail_Fanatic]

would be a good way to both help SS and let GLFWDA become more involved with this large event in the wheeling community. We all hope this can show all the bystanders that we want everyone to work together and that we are not trying to leave anyone out.

And yes Trail Fanatic, there will be more then just cooks needed to pull off a breakfast for 200-300 people :)

:yourock:

And . . .

:thumb:



Thanks for stopping in too. :wave:
I hope this is the start of some great friendships!

[Laurel]

I'm not sure yet if I'll be making it to the Gig but if I am able, I'll help out any way I can.

[Icemanii]

I am hoping that we can get the GLFWDA on board for the Gig with helping out with breakfast. This idea was part of the original talks that we had last fall to get the two groups back together.
One of the problems with pets this year is the size of the campground. It will be a bit closer than last year, but there will also be some improvements for the event. One of these is more electricity, flush toilets, and SHOWERS!!! :thumb:
I think that those who attend, with all that we are working on as a group, will be pleased with the event. I look forward to being able to help the GLFWDA promote themselves at the event as well.

For those who don't know me, I am on the boards as Icemanii. I wheel a 1983 CJ7 and ride a motorcycle year round. I am currently the president of the Swamp Stompers, as Swampjeep was a bit preoccupied with someones wedding. :poke: I was the one who first approached the GLFWDA about working together and am glad to see how things are working out. If there are questions about the Gig, I will be glad to answer them for you.

[Tippy]

Group hug?:thumb:

[Creative Fab]

Did anyone else catch that iceman rides his motorbike year round? Remind me never to mess with iceman, he's one tough Swampstomper!

See you guys in Sept.

[Roadhouse]

Did anyone else catch that iceman rides his motorbike year round? Remind me never to mess with iceman, he's one tough Swampstomper!

See you guys in Sept.

Dont be afraid of RJ...My 11 yr old boy slapped him up at an event once. He's not that tough:bootyshake:

[RockyTop]

Dont be afraid of RJ...My 11 yr old boy slapped him up at an event once. He's not that tough:bootyshake::lmao:

[Icemanii]

Dont be afraid of RJ...My 11 yr old boy slapped him up at an event once. He's not that tough:bootyshake:

Darn kid swore he would never tell anyone. :wah:

[Tippy]

As both a GL4WDA member and Swampstomper I will help with the breakfast, if anyone needs help.

[WhiteRhino]

We were trying to get another meeting together to discuss but it hasn't happened yet.

[Roadhouse]

Darn kid swore he would never tell anyone. :wah:

thats what you get for taking his chair:poke:

[swampjeep]

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I guess I should add that we plan to donate $$ per registration to GLFWDA for cooking breakfast, if you help cook you will be helping GLFWDA put more cash in the bank...

does that motivate anyone?

[phittie1100]

We didn't get a chance to discuss this last month at our club meeting, have it on the agenda for this weekend.

[phittie1100]

Bump - got a few definites and a couple of maybes - could use a few more warm bodies!

[Trail_Fanatic]

I'm going to run it past the TT at Tuesday's meeting.


:thumb:

[oz97tj]

I'll come help out. Let me know where and when

[brewmenn]

I plan on being there and would be happy to help cook breakfast.

[phittie1100]

Cool - the more the merrier!

[Icemanii]

Cool, great that you guys are stepping up to help with this! :woot:

[Tippy]

I am also willing to help with the breakfast if needed, just let me know in the morning.

[Deathdealer]

SoFO is still definately helping on cooking breakfast

[Tippy]

SoFO is still definately helping on cooking breakfast

Great, we will be looking forward to all that can help make this a success.:thumb:

[phittie1100]

OK time to start firming up our list. I read back through the thread to start the list of names, but over the last few weeks I have talked to several more in person, by e-mail, etc. There were also some maybes, won't add you until you chime in again. We probably need 12 or so for breakfast. If you are camping at OSTC instead of the Pig Gig we can still use your help if you don't mind a short drive at dawn. We also have a spot in the vendor area to set up an information booth, if you are not an early riser or the smell of scrambled eggs at 6:30am makes you gag, we could use a couple extra folks to man the booth for about an hour each to answer questions, hand out information, etc. If you aren't comfortable answering questions etc, let me know and I can team you up with someone.

BREAKFAST
1. phittie1100
2. joe_jeep
3. Tippy
4. oz97tj
5. brewmenn
6. trail_fanatic
7. dds4x4
8. MudMomma
9. thrca +1 +camp kitchen
11. Greenway
12. SoFO
13.

BOOTH
1. phittie1100
2. trail_fanatic
3. lgottler
4. BlueJay
5.

I'll keep editing the list as we confirm more names - a couple of you said "maybe" a while back, I won't add you to the list until you let me know for sure.

[oz97tj]

Paul, I'm still in. However I have a question. I have not registered for the Gig. I'm going to be up there for various reason, and I plan to try to make it to OTSC. I have other plans to stay at my parents house, seeing as it's only about 15 miles away. I don't know if this is an issue. If so, I'll register, but I don't see a need to.

Do you know if this will be a problem?

Maybe I should run it by Marv over on MichiganWheelers...

[Laurel]

6:30? As in AM?? Gah..ok, I volunteered for breakfast so I'll be there! :ahhh:


Could I have a 5:30 wake up call please?

[Bult4mud]

STILL NEED SOME SOFO??

[Trail_Fanatic]

6:30? As in AM?? Gah..ok, I volunteered for breakfast so I'll be there! :ahhh:


Could I have a 5:30 wake up call please?


No problem. :lmao:

Do you prefer Air Horn or Bucket-o-water?

[phittie1100]

I got a note from John the other day - breakfast helpers do not need to be registered, but I am sure if you did they would appreciate it!


Paul, I'm still in. However I have a question. I have not registered for the Gig. I'm going to be up there for various reason, and I plan to try to make it to OTSC. I have other plans to stay at my parents house, seeing as it's only about 15 miles away. I don't know if this is an issue. If so, I'll register, but I don't see a need to.

Do you know if this will be a problem?

Maybe I should run it by Marv over on MichiganWheelers...

[phittie1100]

STILL NEED SOME SOFO??

Do you know how many eggs I need to crack? :ahhh:

:ninja: The more Ninjas the better!

[phittie1100]

6:30? As in AM?? Gah..ok, I volunteered for breakfast so I'll be there! :ahhh:


Could I have a 5:30 wake up call please?

Would you rather be cheery in the afternoon at our booth? No grumpy non-morning people allowed on the breakfast crew (I'll have my son along to fill that job!!)

[lgottler]

I'll help wherever. Put me down for something and tell me what to do and where to be and when to be there.

Lucas

[Laurel]

Would you rather be cheery in the afternoon at our booth? No grumpy non-morning people allowed on the breakfast crew (I'll have my son along to fill that job!!)

I'm not grumpy in the morning, just...quiet, and I may run into the occasional wall until the coffee kicks in. Hook up my caffeine iv and I'll be good to go.

[Trail_Fanatic]

OK, we'll fill that wake up call bucket with iced coffee rather than water.

:thumb:

[Laurel]

OK, we'll fill that wake up call bucket with iced coffee rather than water.

:thumb:

You guys scare me.

[Trail_Fanatic]

You guys scare me.

:lmao:

[brewmenn]

No grumpy non-morning people allowed on the breakfast crew (I'll have my son along to fill that job!!)

Well I was going to help but I guess you don't want me to.:wah:

Good luck even getting my son up before noon.:closedeyes:

[phittie1100]

Good luck even getting my son up before noon.:closedeyes:

We have Pat standing by on the bucket brigade for those too reluctant to get out of the rack!

[lgottler]

Add me to the "Booth". I'll show up and you point me.

Now, forgive me for not wanting to read 6 pages.... but do I have to pay to get in if I'm not wheeling? Can I bring a motorcycle, or is it 4x4 only that weekend? Where can I camp Saturday night? And where exactly is the Booth at? OTSC or Pig Gig grounds?

Lucas

[shaker]

Add me to the "Booth". I'll show up and you point me.

Now, forgive me for not wanting to read 6 pages.... but do I have to pay to get in if I'm not wheeling? Can I bring a motorcycle, or is it 4x4 only that weekend? Where can I camp Saturday night? And where exactly is the Booth at? OTSC or Pig Gig grounds?

Lucas

$30 gets you camping, food and much more at the gig.


http://www.yogispiggig.com/index.shtml

[WhiteRhino]

Add me to the "Booth". I'll show up and you point me.

Now, forgive me for not wanting to read 6 pages.... but do I have to pay to get in if I'm not wheeling? Can I bring a motorcycle, or is it 4x4 only that weekend? Where can I camp Saturday night? And where exactly is the Booth at? OTSC or Pig Gig grounds?

Lucas

Without a rig you should definitely do the gig. If you can get a ride over to OSTC or want to drive over, I'll give you a tour of OSTC after you cook b'fast.

[brewmenn]

Add me to the "Booth". I'll show up and you point me.

Now, forgive me for not wanting to read 6 pages.... but do I have to pay to get in if I'm not wheeling? Can I bring a motorcycle, or is it 4x4 only that weekend? Where can I camp Saturday night? And where exactly is the Booth at? OTSC or Pig Gig grounds?

Lucas

The "paying" for the pig gig is for the camping and food, not the wheeling.

[lgottler]

I still don't know where the booth is, OTSC or the Beaver Trail Campground?

[WhiteRhino]

Beaver Trail. I don't think there are any plans for a booth at OSTC but I wasn't involved in those discussions.

[lgottler]

All I want to do is volunteer, I don't want to pay to volunteer. I'm driving up in my car on Saturday, not wheeling, or camping, just volunteering at the booth, then driving home that night/afternoon. Will this still require paying an entry fee?

Lucas

[oz97tj]

so, to clarify. This is Saturday morning, correct?





I could go back and look...lol but I'm tired.

[phittie1100]

All I want to do is volunteer, I don't want to pay to volunteer. I'm driving up in my car on Saturday, not wheeling, or camping, just volunteering at the booth, then driving home that night/afternoon. Will this still require paying an entry fee?

Lucas

No payment required if you are coming over from OSTC to help cook, or driving up to help.

[phittie1100]

so, to clarify. This is Saturday morning, correct?





I could go back and look...lol but I'm tired.

Saturday is correct!

[joe_jeep]

All I want to do is volunteer, I don't want to pay to volunteer. I'm driving up in my car on Saturday, not wheeling, or camping, just volunteering at the booth, then driving home that night/afternoon. Will this still require paying an entry fee?

Lucas

tell them your the editor of the boondocker and that your there under our press credentials.:lmao:

we did ok it with them. our helpers can get in. we cant do it alone.

[Icemanii]

tell them your the editor of the boondocker and that your there under our press credentials.:lmao:

we did ok it with them. our helpers can get in. we cant do it alone.

Heck bring some extra copies along to suck up.That should help. :wave:

[BlueJay]

I just registered for the Gig. I'll be coming down alone and camping at the Gig. I don't plan on wheeling but would like to keep busy volunteering wherever I'm needed. Booth,ostc,breakfast or whatever....just show me what,where and when!:thumb:

[Greenway]

Count me in to help with breakfast. 6:30? Oww! That hurts! :crazy:

[Laurel]

Count me in to help with breakfast. 6:30? Oww! That hurts! :crazy:

Sweet! We can be the grumpy/unshowered twins. :thumb:

[phittie1100]

Great - thanks everyone, I updated the list. Still could use a few more!

If you would rather do the booth instead of breakfast, or the other way around, let me know. If you are a glutton for punishment, please feel free to do both.

[oz97tj]

Hey Paul, I'm not sure, but I may have the gf with me as well.

[joe_jeep]

Hey Paul, I'm not sure, but I may have the gf with me as well.

nice!:thumb:

[BlueJay]

So my wife an I are closing on our first house next week. The weekend of the 13th will be our first opportunity to move in....I'll be at the Gig....Priorities you Know!!!!

[lgottler]

Booth: I guess I'll help in the afternoon, say from 12 -12:30? Well, 4 of us so far, are the booths open all the time, certain times, ? I can volunteer at noon till whenever cuz I'm used to eating an early lunch.

I can probably be there early to assist with something related to cooking....probably taste tester??! I'll plan on heading up early AM Saturday.

I'll plan on heading over to OSTC after helping to eat breakfast and bum a ride just to see the park, then eat lunch, then head back over to the Gig and sleep behind the booth for a few hours.

:thumb:

Lucas

[Icemanii]

Booth: I guess I'll help in the afternoon, say from 12 -12:30? Well, 4 of us so far, are the booths open all the time, certain times, ? I can volunteer at noon till whenever cuz I'm used to eating an early lunch.

I can probably be there early to assist with something related to cooking....probably taste tester??! I'll plan on heading up early AM Saturday.

I'll plan on heading over to OSTC after helping to eat breakfast and bum a ride just to see the park, then eat lunch, then head back over to the Gig and sleep behind the booth for a few hours.

:thumb:

Lucas

Damn, I want to hang with this guy!:lmao: Need an assistant taste tester for breakfast?

[shawn]

I plan on helping with breakfast, I have been since SoFO asked for some volenteers to help. So, I'll be there for that and whatever else but hope to do some wheeling at OSTC or where ever I guess. I am not reserving anything for room or campsite, so we'll see how that goes. It may just be one long day trip forme.

Anyway, I just need to know what is needed from me, where i need to be at what time. That is all.

[Greenway]

I got up this morning at 6:30 and it was still quite dark. On the date of the Gig it will be even darker. I hope this is in a kitchen or pavilion because lighting would be convenient.

[Icemanii]

I got up this morning at 6:30 and it was still quite dark. On the date of the Gig it will be even darker. I hope this is in a kitchen or pavilion because lighting would be convenient.

It is by the bathroom area where there is lighting. Plus I think a couple of the swampers are bringing some lights.

[Laurel]

It is by the bathroom area where there is lighting. Plus I think a couple of the swampers are bringing some lights.

I'll bring my headlamp. :lmao:

[joe_jeep]

Damn, I want to hang with this guy!:lmao: Need an assistant taste tester for breakfast?

dont let him fool ya, he is a very hard worker! he has saved our behinds on many ocasions, and is currently doing it again! :thumb:

[phittie1100]

So my wife an I are closing on our first house next week. The weekend of the 13th will be our first opportunity to move in....I'll be at the Gig....Priorities you Know!!!!

:yourock:

[phittie1100]

I got up this morning at 6:30 and it was still quite dark. On the date of the Gig it will be even darker. I hope this is in a kitchen or pavilion because lighting would be convenient.

I have portable lights in my camping gear too

Plus I can always pull the Mall Crawler around and light up the whole campground :lmao:

[DDS4X4]

Registered for the Gig ... may not stay for it all, but to Support The Sport!
Probably sleep in the Grand on Friday night.

Expect to get some additional details from Paul, as we get closer to the date.

See ya in a couple of weeks!

[oz97tj]

ok, so should we be bringing anything?

[phittie1100]

Registered for the Gig ... may not stay for it all, but to Support The Sport!
Probably sleep in the Grand on Friday night.

Expect to get some additional details from Paul, as we get closer to the date.

See ya in a couple of weeks!

Just me and Jonathon for the weekend, 3 bunks in the camper.

[phittie1100]

ok, so should we be bringing anything?

Not sure yet - I made some new friends who have a camp kitchen set up to feed 150 boy scouts at a time. Swamp Stompers have a couple of coffee urns, but if anyone has 20-100 cup urn (or two) they could bring it would help.

[Bult4mud]

HITTI any updates in reference to my PM?

[lgottler]

Have to revise my previous statement. I won't be there early for breakfast help. We've decided to go camp that weekend and I'll shoot over to man the booth for a few hours, then head back to the campground.

Lucas

[phittie1100]

HITTI any updates in reference to my PM?

Yessir - no help will be refused, I added a place holder on my helper list at #12 for SoFO. I could use a couple hands early, or if someone wants to help but isn't an early riser we can use extra hands for cleanup so we can all get out and hit the trails!

There is also a rumor that we may have a few eggs to crack Friday night , and a few homebrews & assorted leftover birthday beers sitting in the cooler taking up space. Might need help then as well. :wave:

[joe_jeep]

Yessir - no help will be refused, I added a place holder on my helper list at #12 for SoFO. I could use a couple hands early, or if someone wants to help but isn't an early riser we can use extra hands for cleanup so we can all get out and hit the trails!

There is also a rumor that we may have a few eggs to crack Friday night , and a few homebrews & assorted leftover birthday beers sitting in the cooler taking up space. Might need help then as well. :wave:


did someone say homebrew?:ahhh:

[shawn]

For us SoFO guys that are going to be helping with Breakfast on Saturday morning, who do I need to talk to or what do I need to do. Just show up? What time? you need help Friday night? What time? Where?

[Greenway]

I know how hard it is to get someone to try an experimental and possibly deadly homebrew, but I have faith in you and am willing to help you evaluate it.

[joe_jeep]

I know how hard it is to get someone to try an experimental and possibly deadly homebrew, but I have faith in you and am willing to help you evaluate it.

thats funny i can never make enough home brew? everyone drinks it all on me.

for the record nothing can naturally grow in beer that can kill your friends!
it could possibly make them a little sick though.

im pretty sure i tried a homebrew of pauls? i know he tried one or two of mine. my summer sippers rock!:thumb:

to answer shawns question i think we were gonna start cooking about 6:30 am(i think)
so just show up real early saturday. i belive a bunch of us were gonna hang out fri night if your around stop by.

[phittie1100]

For us SoFO guys that are going to be helping with Breakfast on Saturday morning, who do I need to talk to or what do I need to do. Just show up? What time? you need help Friday night? What time? Where?

Joe got it - 6:30am Saturday start time, only requirement is your happy smiling face.

The Barstow's "Road Kill Grill" will be set up near the bathhouse where there are lights and electrical outlets, my campsight should also be nearby. Cracking eggs & mixing batter Friday night while sampling some "Spottie's Ale" varieties bottled 1998-2004 will start sometime after dinner also at the kitchen area. Saturday is when we need help for sure, Friday night is just a good excuse to sit around the fire and drink beer.

Anyone interested in taking pics and doing a brief write-up for the Boondocker?

Uniform of the day is GLFWDA apparel or your GLFWDA-affiliated club's apparel if you have it. If you don't, don't sweat it.

I think that's all I know for now, please feel free to PM me or send me an e-mail (treasurer@glfwda.org) with questions or if I missed something important.

[phittie1100]

Have to revise my previous statement. I won't be there early for breakfast help. We've decided to go camp that weekend and I'll shoot over to man the booth for a few hours, then head back to the campground.

Lucas

Thanks Lucas!

[oz97tj]

Paul, I don't have a shirt. Can I get one there?

[joe_jeep]

Paul, I don't have a shirt. Can I get one there?

he usually has a portable store with him. we should have items for sale i would think.

[phittie1100]

I will have my store box with me, but like I said not a necessity.

[oz97tj]

I've been wanting one anyway. May have to get a sweatshirt for the girlfriend too. She's delicate (always cold). lol

[Tippy]

Paul, I don't have a shirt. Can I get one there?

I was wondering the same thing, might be a good idea to have a few on hand and stickers.

Hopefully I'll be freed up early Sat. to help with setting up.

Looking forward to meeting a new bunch of members.

[Miffy]

I have Lg 3 burner stove with Griddle and will be at the Gig. GLFWDA can use just need to bring a propain.

See you guys there,
Sue

[Trail_Fanatic]

I have Lg 3 burner stove with Griddle and will be at the Gig. GLFWDA can use just need to bring a propain.

See you guys there,
Sue


THANKS!

Looks like we might need it.


:yourock:

[Trail_Fanatic]

Paul,

Give me a call when you get a chance and I'll have the wife talk with you about the things we have available to bring that might help.

We'll see what you think we might need.

:thumb:

[DDS4X4]

Paul,

Depending on your list of stuff needed ... I might have access to some items ... but I don't know at this time what you still need.

Ask away. ---Doug

[phittie1100]

With the Road Kill Grill and Sue's 3-burner (Thanks Sue!), I think we have enough cook space. I acquired a stack of full/deep foil roaster pans w/racks from my wife's office recently plus the griddles and boiler on the kitchen plus Sue's griddle so I think we have enough pots/pans etc. I'll pick up paper supplies (plates, cups, napkins, utensils) later this week.

WHAT I THINK WE MIGHT BE LACKING:
20-50 cup coffee urns (Swamp Stompers have a couple, figure we could use a couple more)
8-20 gal jug(s) for OJ

That's all I can think of right now.

[Miffy]

I have two of the big drink koolers I think they hold 5 gal's that I will have with me also.

[phittie1100]

You da man! (Ok, not really, but you get what I mean!) :yourock:


I have two of the big drink koolers I think they hold 5 gal's that I will have with me also.

[DDS4X4]

I also have a 5 gal and 3 gal drink coolers I can bring.

[lgottler]

My plans are changing day to day. If I show up early, I'll help with cooking. If I show up in the afternoon, I'll man the booth (I'll do that regardless), and if I end up needing to stay the night, I'll find an unlocked camper with a very drunk resident who won't notice me.

Lucas

[DDS4X4]

Lucas,

I'll have the old Boondockers, so look me up whenever you arrive!

I'm not sure how long I am staying on Saturday ... somewhere between Noon on Saturday and 10 AM on Sunday???

[joe_jeep]

My plans are changing day to day. If I show up early, I'll help with cooking. If I show up in the afternoon, I'll man the booth (I'll do that regardless), and if I end up needing to stay the night, I'll find an unlocked camper with a very drunk resident who won't notice me.

Lucas

lucas i got one empty bed in my camper if its needed for ya!
beware i snore!:ahhh:

[lgottler]

Thanks! I'm still up in the air right now, this morning my cars head gasket took a dump. So, tonight I pulled it all apart, I've left off with the new gasket installed, but my wife left to go "shopping" and I haven't seen her in 2 hours....the kids are covered in oil and the cats keep trying to eat the mouse nest in the intake manifold....so, I'm not sure if the car will be running or not to make it on Saturday.

Lucas

[oz97tj]

Thanks! I'm still up in the air right now, this morning my cars head gasket took a dump. So, tonight I pulled it all apart, I've left off with the new gasket installed, but my wife left to go "shopping" and I haven't seen her in 2 hours....the kids are covered in oil and the cats keep trying to eat the mouse nest in the intake manifold....so, I'm not sure if the car will be running or not to make it on Saturday.

Lucas

Talk about a long night...

[joe_jeep]

Thanks! I'm still up in the air right now, this morning my cars head gasket took a dump. So, tonight I pulled it all apart, I've left off with the new gasket installed, but my wife left to go "shopping" and I haven't seen her in 2 hours....the kids are covered in oil and the cats keep trying to eat the mouse nest in the intake manifold....so, I'm not sure if the car will be running or not to make it on Saturday.

Lucas

if your car aint gonna make it i can give ya a ride. keep me posted.

[BlueJay]

Really bad timing for me. My wife and i are in the middle of moving in to our first house. I am registed for the Gig, but it isn't going to happen....Just too busy... A happy wife means a happy life...Sorry guys. I wanted to help. I hope it's a success.

[lgottler]

Really bad timing for me. My wife and i are in the middle of moving in to our first house. I am registed for the Gig, but it isn't going to happen....Just too busy... A happy wife means a happy life...Sorry guys. I wanted to help. I hope it's a success.

If you submit to her will now, you might as well just sell the Jeep now.... :poke:

[phittie1100]

No no no - bad Lucas.

Gotta keep the spouses happy so they let us out to play after the work is done. I always camp where there are flush toilets and showers to keep my wife happy, she appreciates it and lets me go play without complaining. I agree with BlueJay, Happy wife = Happy life.

[WhiteRhino]

No no no - bad Lucas.

Gotta keep the spouses happy so they let us out to play after the work is done. I always camp where there are flush toilets and showers to keep my wife happy, she appreciates it and lets me go play without complaining. I agree with BlueJay, Happy wife = Happy life.

Ditto:wave:

[joe_jeep]

No no no - bad Lucas.

Gotta keep the spouses happy so they let us out to play after the work is done. I always camp where there are flush toilets and showers to keep my wife happy, she appreciates it and lets me go play without complaining. I agree with BlueJay, Happy wife = Happy life.

i nail a roll of paper to large pine tree.:bootyshake:

[lgottler]

I should make it. Just took it around the block and it didn't blow up. I only ended up with one unkown connector and one extra nut. Check engine light is still on, but I keep looking and the engine's still there, stupid light. I'll grab works pop up tent thingy cuz the computer is telling me its going to rain somewhere in Michigan...

Lucas

[phittie1100]

Thanks to everyone who helped scramble, fry, boil, serve, scrub and/or hang out with us - and especially thanks to our new friends Jim and Jeff Barstow and the "Road Kill Grill".

We had more volunteers than we probably needed, but I want thank all of you for your time and effort. I had several people comment to me about the sheer numbers of GLFWDA members that turned out to help, so we made a good impression.

:woot::yourock:

[phittie1100]

And if you want dedicated helpers for your next event, get the gang from SoFO. Due to a miscommunication about our start time, when I arrived in the kitchen area at 6:30 there were already 1/2 dozen SoFO members hard at work over 2 grills, about 3/4 way through a 15# box of bacon. They had arrived at 5:45am and went to work.
After the food was cooked, they disappeared into the night......:ninja:

[MunchkinJC]

And if you want dedicated helpers for your next event, get the gang from SoFO. Due to a miscommunication about our start time, when I arrived in the kitchen area at 6:30 there were already 1/2 dozen SoFO members hard at work over 2 grills, about 3/4 way through a 15# box of bacon. They had arrived at 5:45am and went to work.
After the food was cooked, they disappeared into the night......:ninja:

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^ This is Melissa oz97tj"s gf we named her honorary SoFO^

[Bult4mud]

Paul SOFO is happy to help in any endevor that will better the Association.

I however need to learn to read times.

Thanks for the kind words:ninja:

[swampjeep]

Yup, breakfast was awesome, thanks for the help :yourock::woot:

[joe_jeep]

sofo rocks!:thumb:

they didnt even bother to wake me up. i was freaking out at 7:30 when i woke up. i went over to the kitchen and they were just about done cooking. so i had coffee and relaxed, its what i do best!

[oz97tj]

Melissa had fun. She even enjoyed the harrassment from the SOFO gang. lol

I'd also like to say thanks to the SOFO guys and to their ferocious mascot!