CLAN MCLOTOFUS 2ND ANNUAL THANKSGIVING POT LUCK DINNER
7:30pm, Thanksgiving Day
Welcome one and all! Please attend and bring a dish and your appetite. Last year, we ate heartily and witnessed what happens when turkey becomes an "aquatic" bird, and were all scarred for life when the yeti decided to shower in our camp.
Please post your arrival time, as well as what you can bring. Note that we will also be in need of cleanup, chairs, paper products, tables, and firewood as well.
The List:Food-Blue66669- Stuffing
Aiacha- Pumpkin Bread/Cranberry Sauce
DS- undead pie
Trinn- um, banana pudding? pls? kthx!
Elnarii- don't know what yet
Brier Patch Charlie and Brother- bean casserole, maybe smoked duck
Mpullen- those tasty game hens, OR ELSE...
Catherine D'Artois- rum cake, corn concoction, TURKEY
Lishy- sweet potato casserole or bread/honeybutter
Muffin- Lefsa
Martin Montgomery- pies and drinks
Taarna- rumcake
Guinny- don't know yet
BlackSwanLady- don't know yet
Cassidy/O'Riley- Mac&Cheese Casserole (MAKE ENOUGH FOR ME TO HOARD)
MessynMcClevage- Breads
Brigaqueen1- Cheesecake (PLEASE????)
Lord Zenok- Veggies or Salad
Supplies-Aiacha- EZup, table
Lady Ann- Plastic/Paper goods
MacLaren- FIREWOOD
Messyn- Table, tiki's
Cleanup-Elnarii
*NOTE- We will have LARGE numbers out for this (I hope anyways). Please remember to make enough to feed at least 15-20 people, at least for the main side dishes. Specialty dishes and smaller portions of meats are excluded LOL :P
Count me in, though I don't know what I'll be bringing just yet. I'll be there early thursday, and will have with me a table and an ezup, perhaps with walls.
If all goes right we should be rolling into the campground on Thursday late afternoon/early evening..
Since we are coming from Minnesoooota doncha know, I'm going to try to bring some lefsa.. Mmmmmm with butter and cinnamon and sugar!! ;D
If you have any other suggestions please let me know.. but whatever it is, it will need to keep while we are driving for two days!! :P ;D :-*
Well, you know I'll be there. With PIE!!!!!
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on October 13, 2008, 02:50:30 PM
Well, you know I'll be there. With PIE!!!!!
Pie that doesn't go bad or melt, despite the fact it's left out in the open for three days!
My clan will be hosting a dinner as well so I'll be eating there, but I'll be sure to stop by again and say howdy. It was great to meet Blue (and Hubby) and DS. Sorry I wasn't able to get over there again. It was a busy weekend. I look forward to seeing y'all again on another weekend.
Michael
We plan to arrive around 8 or so (earlier if we can) on Thursday... I don't know what to bring, though... suggestions? I'll be happy to join the cleanup efforts, as well... :)
Help a semi-newbie out here... :) Tell me what to bring... lol... (I'll even pitch in a bottle of rum for the after dinner hours... oh and some asprin for Blue... haha)
I think it's undead pie.
We plan to be there Thursday but we haven't pinned down a time. As soon as we do that I will let everyone know what I'm bringing....
Lady Trinn- I see banana pudding in your future......
Wow, everyone's jumping on this like it's a live grenade!
If I can figure a way to keep it cold on the way to faire I will bring it.....and by 'I', I mean 'Teach'.... :D
Blue, put me and my brother down for dinner. We will bring a bean casaloe, and maybe smoked duck.
Quote from: brier patch charlie on October 13, 2008, 03:19:32 PM
Blue, put me and my brother down for dinner. We will bring a bean casaloe, and maybe smoked duck.
She also wants more of your special homebrewed adult libations...
I will bring the paper products (plates, plasticware & napkins or papertowels).
I will also bring some dinner rolls and some butter to put on them.
Not sure what time we will be there yet...as early as possible... ;)
We'll be there...not sure what we're bringing yet.
;D MeToo!! I'll be there Thursday Morning/Early Afternoon and will do as told! Someone toss me a Frickin' Bone! I'm willing and able!!
I think I can help Blue out on the Homebrewd bev, I have a Gal. set aside for TRF. It's had a year to age, ha, ha, ha,!
Quote from: Muffin on October 13, 2008, 02:46:34 PM
If all goes right we should be rolling into the campground on Thursday late afternoon/early evening..
Since we are coming from Minnesoooota doncha know, I'm going to try to bring some lefsa.. Mmmmmm with butter and cinnamon and sugar!! ;D
If you have any other suggestions please let me know.. but whatever it is, it will need to keep while we are driving for two days!! :P ;D :-*
Lefsa will be a wonderful addition.
However have no doubt in you mind that if you show up with Lutefisk you will be immediately ejected from Mclotofus' camp, and if you open the packaging of that nasty industrial waste while up wind of said camp I will personally hunt you down and terminate you wit extreme prejudice. The stink of that nasty stuff will probably force me to spend three days getting you all the way dead.
No I don't particularly care for Lutefisk. It's the one thing that has convinced me that the Norwegians will survive the cockroaches, because even they will not eat that cr*p.
Don't hold back Zaubon...it's not healthy...tell us how you *really* feel... :P
Quote from: Zaubon on October 13, 2008, 08:14:05 PM
Quote from: Muffin on October 13, 2008, 02:46:34 PM
If all goes right we should be rolling into the campground on Thursday late afternoon/early evening..
Since we are coming from Minnesoooota doncha know, I'm going to try to bring some lefsa.. Mmmmmm with butter and cinnamon and sugar!! ;D
If you have any other suggestions please let me know.. but whatever it is, it will need to keep while we are driving for two days!! :P ;D :-*
Lefsa will be a wonderful addition.
However have no doubt in you mind that if you show up with Lutefisk you will be immediately ejected from Mclotofus' camp, and if you open the packaging of that nasty industrial waste while up wind of said camp I will personally hunt you down and terminate you wit extreme prejudice. The stink of that nasty stuff will probably force me to spend three days getting you all the way dead.
No I don't particularly care for Lutefisk. It's the one thing that has convinced me that the Norwegians will survive the cockroaches, because even they will not eat that cr*p.
No worries my friend I wouldn't even serve that muck to Bacardi!!! :P hee hee!! Lefsa YES!! Lutefisk... blech... even the thought... oh.. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.... :-X :D
All right, I think I'll make some cranberry sauce and pumpkin bread. I'm thinking about soup, I saw a recipe that sounded great, but I've not decided on that yet.
Quote from: Aiacha on October 14, 2008, 08:41:33 AM
All right, I think I'll make some cranberry sauce and pumpkin bread. I'm thinking about soup, I saw a recipe that sounded great, but I've not decided on that yet.
YAY Pumpkin Bread!!! 'tis very yummy!!! ;)
Hmmmm, I wonder what I should bring.
working on convincing the hubby that we NEED to be at this festive dinner. He said that if we all dress as pilgrims and indians, he'd go ;D ...what a dorkamus.
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on October 15, 2008, 11:24:11 AM
working on convincing the hubby that we NEED to be at this festive dinner. He said that if we all dress as pilgrims and indians, he'd go ;D ...what a dorkamus.
um...good luck with that...best we can hope for are maybe some pirates and wenches ;) ;D
im starting to think about doing this. think it may be a fun way to spend several days.
OOh... is Firewood a good contribution??? :-\
Quote from: Elnarii on October 15, 2008, 07:33:26 PM
OOh... is Firewood a good contribution??? :-\
On that weekend? Abso-fraggin'-lutely!
very cool
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on October 15, 2008, 11:24:11 AM
working on convincing the hubby that we NEED to be at this festive dinner. He said that if we all dress as pilgrims and indians, he'd go ;D ...what a dorkamus.
Just remind him that there have been Autumnal Harvest festivals throughout every age.
Tell him this story:
In ancient Britain a corn dolly was created by plaiting the wheat stalks to create a straw figure. The corn dolly was kept until the spring. This was done as people believed that the corn spirit lived in the wheat and as the wheat was harvested, the spirit fled to the wheat which remained. By creating the dolly the spirit was kept alive for the next year and for the new crop.
There is a story about the corn dolly which is to be found in the folksong John Barleycorn. Three men swear that John Barleycorn must die. They take a plough (plow) and bury him alive. But in the spring he rises through the soil. After a while he grows big and strong, even growing a beard, so the three men cut him down at the knee, tie him on to a cart, beat him, strip the flesh off his bones and grind him between two stones. But at the end it is John Barleycorn who defeats his opponents, proving the stronger man, by turning into beer.
Start refering to TRF Thanksgiving Dinner as the "Festival of John Barleycorn", and tell him he gets to drink all the beer he wants! See if that will change his mind... ;D
http://www.harvestfestivals.net/johnbarleycorn.htm (http://www.harvestfestivals.net/johnbarleycorn.htm)
I'm in for a truckload of firewood and a table. May think of some type of food as well.
Quote from: MacLaren on October 16, 2008, 05:06:13 AM
I'm in for a truckload of firewood and a table. May think of some type of food as well.
Just cut the firewood down to more manageable sizes this time... LOL
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on October 16, 2008, 06:26:27 AM
Quote from: MacLaren on October 16, 2008, 05:06:13 AM
I'm in for a truckload of firewood and a table. May think of some type of food as well.
Just cut the firewood down to more manageable sizes this time... LOL
Picky!!
Quote from: LadyTrinn on October 16, 2008, 12:21:31 PM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on October 16, 2008, 06:26:27 AM
Quote from: MacLaren on October 16, 2008, 05:06:13 AM
I'm in for a truckload of firewood and a table. May think of some type of food as well.
Just cut the firewood down to more manageable sizes this time... LOL
Picky!!
After unloading some of it and trying to fit those telephone poles into the fire pit, I think I deserve to be...
I'll be pulling the chainsaw out next week for all hallows. Let not your heart be troubled, it shall be remedied.
picky picky ;D
Not to be left out!!!!!! Martin Montgomery will make the trip with several pies and for the other *DRY* clan members a cooler of soft drinks!! Still planning to throw myself on the mercy of the Camp Cook Z !!!!
Dennis and I should be there (our first time-yay) with Loki, adult chocolate covered fruit, and most likely either my sweet potatoe casserole or bread and honeybutter. . .
We have a 10x10 canopy and a few chairs if those would help any. . .
HEY! I missed the starting of this thread!! Where have I been??? (Oh, yeah, avoiding the threads out of jealousy cause we can't be there every weekend.... anyway...) I have the rum cakes in the works (one whole one "just" for Teach... but we can make his share... maybe). Last year we brought several pies. But it looks like there might already be several of those coming. So I'm thinking Corny Corn Bread? It's kind of like a corn pudding. Very buttery. Yeah. What else? Have I seen any turkeys yet? (I mean, besides YOU GUYS?)
Quote from: Catherine DArtois on October 18, 2008, 02:18:15 PM
HEY! I missed the starting of this thread!! Where have I been??? (Oh, yeah, avoiding the threads out of jealousy cause we can't be there every weekend.... anyway...) I have the rum cakes in the works (one whole one "just" for Teach... but we can make his share... maybe). Last year we brought several pies. But it looks like there might already be several of those coming. So I'm thinking Corny Corn Bread? It's kind of like a corn pudding. Very buttery. Yeah. What else? Have I seen any turkeys yet? (I mean, besides YOU GUYS?)
Hehe... i knew someone out there would care enough to bring me a rum cake... sigh
Now... can someone figure out a tequila cake for the Lovely Lady Trinn?
*rum cakes... nature's perfect food*
Golly gee. I posted a message asking what I should bring and there wasn't a response.
Perhaps I should not prepare the Cornish game hens this year?
Perhaps I shall not marinade them in lemon juice and rosemary for two days.
Perhaps I shall not then deep fry them to get the crispy golden skin.
And then shall I not cleft them in twain and place them in the oven to seep in the marinade for an hour or so, along with a dallop or so of butter?
Nay, say it is not so, that none desire to partake of this delight.
Quote from: mpullen on October 18, 2008, 05:45:36 PM
Golly gee. I posted a message asking what I should bring and there wasn't a response.
Perhaps I should not prepare the Cornish game hens this year?
Perhaps I shall not marinade them in lemon juice and rosemary for two days.
Perhaps I shall not then deep fry them to get the crispy golden skin.
And then shall I not cleft them in twain and place them in the oven to seep in the marinade for an hour or so, along with a dallop or so of butter?
Nay, say it is not so, that none desire to partake of this delight.
You are most certainly welcome to bring them to my house, since I shall be unable to attend!!! So far today this is the only thing that has stirred my appetite at all, and I think I may need to raid the larder soon! Yummy!
Me thinks it will not be long before replies are pouring in, although many are still at faire just now.
Quote from: mpullen on October 18, 2008, 05:45:36 PM
Golly gee. I posted a message asking what I should bring and there wasn't a response.
Perhaps I should not prepare the Cornish game hens this year?
Perhaps I shall not marinade them in lemon juice and rosemary for two days.
Perhaps I shall not then deep fry them to get the crispy golden skin.
And then shall I not cleft them in twain and place them in the oven to seep in the marinade for an hour or so, along with a dallop or so of butter?
Nay, say it is not so, that none desire to partake of this delight.
*raises hand*IDOIDOIDOIDO!!!! MEMEMEMEME!!!
I found the Turkey -- it's MPullen!! You nut! of COURSE we want your delectible entrees!! As many as you can pack and we'll clean them to their wee little marinated bones!!!!! YUM!!!!!
Ok people, updated to here. Please please please don't forget to sign up. THANKS!!!!
and mpullen, if you forgetsies that game hen, joo can forgetsies comin to my camp LOL. LOVE YOUR HENS, BRING THEM PLEEEEEEAASE!!!
Hey Blue!! Mark me down for bringing Lefsa... :-*
*not Lutefisk... Lefsa!!* :D
We're now up to 9 heads, at least 5 tents coming with us to join McLotofus for this weekend... We will roll in sometime around dinner time with a nice desert surprise. ;) :D
Well Elnarii, post your numbers in the Roll Call thread sweetie!!
Quote from: x0x_teach_x0x on October 18, 2008, 03:50:14 PM
Quote from: Catherine DArtois on October 18, 2008, 02:18:15 PM
HEY! I missed the starting of this thread!! Where have I been??? (Oh, yeah, avoiding the threads out of jealousy cause we can't be there every weekend.... anyway...) I have the rum cakes in the works (one whole one "just" for Teach... but we can make his share... maybe). Last year we brought several pies. But it looks like there might already be several of those coming. So I'm thinking Corny Corn Bread? It's kind of like a corn pudding. Very buttery. Yeah. What else? Have I seen any turkeys yet? (I mean, besides YOU GUYS?)
Hehe... i knew someone out there would care enough to bring me a rum cake... sigh
Now... can someone figure out a tequila cake for the Lovely Lady Trinn?
*rum cakes... nature's perfect food*
Soooooooo.... I do not need to worry about baking and bringing a rum cake then??
I can eat two...
I had to find a secondary supplier since Ike made you incommunicado
*two rum cakes are better than one you know*
I threw most of the cakes away I made last year. :'( I thought nobody liked them. ???
It was like a cake and a half that went uneaten. If I make one to bring it will be one, but I think I may be bringing rum balls as well.... ya know, since it will be the holiday season and all... ;)
Hello! I am arriving Thursday and would really love to join everyone. I would be happy to bring victuals, but I am wondering if there is anything specific, a main dish, that is needed? (I make candies. ;D )
Quote from: Taarna on October 27, 2008, 04:43:28 PM
I threw most of the cakes away I made last year. :'( I thought nobody liked them. ???
It was like a cake and a half that went uneaten. If I make one to bring it will be one, but I think I may be bringing rum balls as well.... ya know, since it will be the holiday season and all... ;)
Oh, yes! Rumballs! I had some in Chaos camp this past weekend that were the yummiest balls my tongue has ever tasted! :P
I have 2 camp chairs I can bring, and I have a fold-up camp table that's about 3 1/2 or 4 feet long. Are we doing tiki torches? I have about a dozen that I've collected over the years yet never used, plus fluid.
I'll probably be there around noonish? And will possibly bring various breads in a bread basket. I'll keep ye posted.
K. I looked once again and am noticing the total lack of the whole turkey thing. SO -- we'll bring a large turkey. We'll have to cook it Wednesday night... HOw do you keep such a thing appropriately warm for that long without drying it out?
Quote from: Catherine DArtois on October 27, 2008, 06:02:59 PM
K. I looked once again and am noticing the total lack of the whole turkey thing. SO -- we'll bring a large turkey. We'll have to cook it Wednesday night... HOw do you keep such a thing appropriately warm for that long without drying it out?
Large Styrofoam cooler and aluminum foil? That's all I can think of unless you had one of those plug in type coolers with the warm/ or cool setting.....
Blue, I think O'Riley and I are going to be out there for the T-Day feast. We are going to bring a home made Mac'n'Cheese casserole that I have had on every holiday. My mother own recipe.
Not sure about the camping thing that night though... Don't really know how that is happening.
All I know is that my 21st birthday is the Day before Thanksgiving and I want to come have dinner with everyone out there.
*Add* Oh, could it also be like, T-Day Dinner/Cassidy's 21st Birthday party?! LOL :P :D ;)
I know a few of Brigadoon and maybe some Valhalla peeps are going to do another T-day at camp. We had such a good time last year!! This time, I hope it wont be so rainy that I can actually get out and walk to other camps....and say hello....and nibble on some tasty dishes as I walk ;D
Not sure yet what I am going to bring....Andy keeps hinting at fried green tomatoes...I dont even know if I can get those that time of year...
Maybe I'll just bring a pumpkin cheesecake....oh YUM!
Quote from: Taarna on October 27, 2008, 04:43:28 PM
I threw most of the cakes away I made last year. :'( I thought nobody liked them. ???
It was like a cake and a half that went uneaten. If I make one to bring it will be one, but I think I may be bringing rum balls as well.... ya know, since it will be the holiday season and all... ;)
Trust me... they were liked
The number of rumcakes that I didn't like is very small
Yours is high on the list of yum though
unfortunately there was a LOT of food...... enormous amounts
Both before going (lunch with family) and then out there
I tried my best...
They really are yummy though... perhaps this year I will just skip dinner and have dessert instead
*RUMcake... it's what's for dinner!*
Awww.... me thinks Teach is trying to butter up me rum.... LOL
Alright, alright... I'll be bringing a rum cake, but it will be made with my new found love this time, not Tortuga rum but Railean, micro distilled right here on the Texas Gulf Coast in the tiny fishing village of San Leon. It beats ANY rum I have EVER put to my lips, and I will be bringing a spare bottle or two two get a second opinion or two. ;)
I refuse to mix this rum... it would be sacrilege. It is simply that good!
Quote from: Taarna on October 27, 2008, 06:15:01 PM
Quote from: Catherine DArtois on October 27, 2008, 06:02:59 PM
K. I looked once again and am noticing the total lack of the whole turkey thing. SO -- we'll bring a large turkey. We'll have to cook it Wednesday night... HOw do you keep such a thing appropriately warm for that long without drying it out?
Large Styrofoam cooler and aluminum foil? That's all I can think of unless you had one of those plug in type coolers with the warm/ or cool setting.....
Basting, injectors...mayhaps food network.com has ideas? I've heard that deep frying makes them stay juicy, but I've never used one. There's lots of dirt and open areas to lessen the fire risk.
Frying the bird is highly effective. I've done it that way quite a few times myself, and it's never been dry. Not to mention it takes only a fifth of the time of roasting!
mpullen normally brings a turkey fryer, and will fry the birds we bring. If he does it again this year, I say let's go for it!!!
Quote from: Taarna on October 27, 2008, 10:52:00 PM
Awww.... me thinks Teach is trying to butter up me rum.... LOL
Alright, alright... I'll be bringing a rum cake, but it will be made with my new found love this time, not Tortuga rum but Railean, micro distilled right here on the Texas Gulf Coast in the tiny fishing village of San Leon. It beats ANY rum I have EVER put to my lips, and I will be bringing a spare bottle or two two get a second opinion or two. ;)
I refuse to mix this rum... it would be sacrilege. It is simply that good!
Hey Taarna, where could one find this new rum???
Trill, I found it at my local Specks Liquor in Kemah. (Target shopping center on FM 2094) Other Specks may have it as well. I have not tried the white, but the dark is OUT OF THIS WORLD! I have never drank rum straight before, but this one that is the only way I will drink it! It would seem a shame to mix it! (but I am using it for the rum balls this weekend, and the rum cake for Celtic Christmas)
http://www.railean.com/
That's the one I tend to go to. Will definitely check it out!
I won't be coming in until sometime on Friday...it might be in the morning, might be later on that afternoon, not sure. Thursday is family because my brother will be home from USAFA and it's the first time we've seen him since this summer. So I'll be there in spirit at the dinner!
Not sure exactly when we'll be there and don't know what I'm bringing yet...I'll let you know when time gets closer.
I and my husband(plus one) might be able to make it on Thursday. We have to wait and see how work pans out, but I am really pushing for it.
Eldatari Honey, if you can make it ,it'll be a party!!! Two R/F members from our area!!! I'll bring cards!!
You sir, are one of the reasons I want to go so bad. I would love to see the "new" you!
I'll be there Claudia,wait and see!!
Please see this post concerning weekend entertainment...
http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=4392.0
Flying in from Charlotte that morro through Austin so me Pyrate Molden can pick me up and make our way to you guys for dinner! :-*
Quote from: Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia on October 31, 2008, 12:04:48 PM
Flying in from Charlotte that morro through Austin so me Pyrate Molden can pick me up and make our way to you guys for dinner! :-*
HUZZAH!!! That's awesome Lady Mikayla! Can't wait to meet you!!! ;D :-*
I will be there Not sure what I'll bring. Vegetables or salad. It will be great to see you again Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia.
Ok everyone!!! We're updated to here!
We are still up in the air about dinner on Thursday, but we do plan to be there for the weekend. Please add us to the headcount with one tent.
Dinner Thursday YES... we will be there! Two tents for us, my large one, as well as Flaming Bonsai's, then Friday I am expecting additions to my clan with two to three more tents added. I fear I have turned my mother, brother, and his friends into Rennies after this past weekend (brother and mother's first time at faire in 25 years or more) and they were so impressed and had such a wonderful time they are coming to join us for Celtic Christmas. (oh joy) ::)
I will endeaver to ward off all chilled and foul weather for a glorious weekend. Perhaps Queen Bonnie might assist me??
Oh, and would ya'll prefer Rum Balls? Or Deviled Eggs? Which wins the majority vote?
*rum balls... of course*
QuoteOh, and would ya'll prefer Rum Balls? Or Deviled Eggs? Which wins the majority vote?
All of the above? ;D
Quote from: MacLaren on November 04, 2008, 04:04:06 AM
QuoteOh, and would ya'll prefer Rum Balls? Or Deviled Eggs? Which wins the majority vote?
All of the above? ;D
Not if I am to make a rum cake as well my good Sir MacLaren. :)
Aye, rumcake, rumballs, rum in general.
I'll just sip me Scotch and see <hopefully> what comes!!!
Not that I would even be so bold as to say my deviled eggs are as good as yours, Taarna- but, I could step in and make some so you can concentrate your efforts on the rumballs.
We may be bringing the camper, or we may do a hotel- not sure which just yet. Either way Ill have access to a kitchen so it shouldn't be a problem.
That would be most wondrous and greatly appreciated Lady Lishy! Thank thee!
Yo Ho, I will be there Thursday morning with Aiacha to start setting up, I have an additional long table to bring and ez-up, that Aiacha has. As far as food not sure yet maybe butternut squash or some strange vegi thang.
Can't wait, need a good weekend to not remember.
Sin
Oh I forgot there will be at least 3 in my group but since the Hubby is a BAD camper just 2 will stay the night....unless I can get him drunk on rum balls.
Sin
Quote from: Captain Lush on November 05, 2008, 03:48:52 PM
Oh I forgot there will be at least 3 in my group but since the Hubby is a BAD camper just 2 will stay the night....unless I can get him drunk on rum balls.
Sin
We might could arrange that. LOL
That will definitely be arranged, methinks!!
Hello, all
Im afraid to say that the irish foxes will not be able to make it out to closing this year, i could not get off from work and josh is going hunting. Its rather disappointing since i was only able to spend a few days with some of you, and im very thankful for the warm welcome and hospitality that was extended towards our fledgling clan.
Welcome Irish Foxes, and it was a pleasure to have you both, as well as darling Radar, in our camp. Go sign in with the McLotofus thread, and stand up and be counted as one of US!
So, since we have yet to make any of you lovely individuals' acquaintance, can someone tell us how we might find you all? I think we are stuck doing the hotel thing or else we would be campingo ut a bitearlier and have more time to make friends. . .
Ok, Lishy, this is gonna sound really weird but I have absolutely GOT to meet you!!
Your name is just so darn neat I find myself during various times of the day just singing LISHY LISHY LISHY LISHY..... LMAO! Yeah, I'm a nut... but it's just a neat word to say. LOL
Follow the road to the Quick E Mart, turn left in front of the Quick E Mart and continue to JUST PAST the drum circle... between rows 8 and 10 is normally the McLotofus realm.
Im actually quite flattered, Taarna. Lishy is a play on my given name, Alisha. All my friends call me Lish for short, and then a few years ago someone started calling me "Squishy Lishy" and well. . . the rest is history as they say.
Im looking forward to meeting you as well. I saw you at faire this past weekend but never got a chance to come say hello. Part of my closing weekend persona is my "snow queen" which originally started as me attempting to be a snow fae. Alas, the wings and I did not get along. It has evolved into more of a snow amazon- if someone 5'3" can be considered even remotely amazonian, haha.
Thanks for the directions, I am very much looking forward to meeting you!
Quote from: Lishy on November 06, 2008, 06:22:26 PM
So, since we have yet to make any of you lovely individuals' acquaintance, can someone tell us how we might find you all? I think we are stuck doing the hotel thing or else we would be campingo ut a bitearlier and have more time to make friends. . .
There is a meet and greet both sat and sun at the prince of wales pub after the parade.
I missed this past Saturday's meet and greet in front of POW, due to.... well... photo ops... LOL
but I went Sunday and wasn't too late beyond the end of parade and no one was there? Some folks sitting at a table that took my pic and marvaled at my eyes, but I didn't see anyone else. :(
I'll be there for Celtic Christmas! Hopefully somebody will say hi! :-*
Looks like the wife and I will be there for this glorious event, and camping with McLotofus! Hit me up with whatever else you need brought, looking like a nice spread already!
I am at the POW for the parade Sat and Sunday- went inside for Lunch after the Parade on Sunday! If there are not many at the meet and greet I don't linger. Sorry I missed you Taarna!
As am I dear Queen Bonnie! I searched the entire land for you all weekend, but alas, never found you.
AHA! I figured out what I'll be bringing other than firewood!
I have a craving for me wee grandmother's cabbage and sausage soup. I'll bring a big pot of it, so be ready to offend your campmates/tentmates everybody!!! ;D ;D
My Evil pirate twin was there last weekend! She is the only pirate who wears yellow and black!
I will be there most other weekends! Hope we can meet Taarna! I will keep my eye open for you!
Just an update Muffin and I will be leaving in 18 days.... ;D
Quote from: Capt. Bacardi on November 07, 2008, 09:33:48 AM
Just an update Muffin and I will be leaving in 18 days.... ;D
Can't wait to meet/see you two, Capt! ;D
I am looking very forward to seeing everybody again. It's been a year since I have seen most of you.
Cabbage and sausage soup... sounds intriguing if not a bit odifferous... ;D
Nontheless I will try some since Cabbage is supposed to bring prosperity for the New Year... so what if it's a month early? I need all the hope for prosperity I can get my hands on! ;)
Quote from: Capt. Bacardi on November 07, 2008, 09:33:48 AM
Just an update Muffin and I will be leaving in 18 days.... ;D
18 Days!!!! Holy Crap!! How did that happen!!! We have a lot to do buddy!!! xoxo :-*
YAY!!!! I can't wait!!!! Are you sure I can't get a pink sparkly cowboy hat? Come on.... Please....... *insert best begging look here, with a side of eyelash batting* :D :-*
Odiferous is exactly what it can be if not done properly. But, on a cold night, it warms the soul something special. Considering the current weather, we likely will be needing just that! I had to break camp last night and get home...it was just too chilly for a second night. I'll have to get some more supplies so the discomfort isn't too bad in the coming weeks.
Anyway, I'm headed to faire. I was lucky enough to get the day off to explore. It's about time, too! Hanging around in the shop all day is patience trying!
I would love to join you all, but we're having the family Thanksgiving down in Clear lake.
Only 14 more days to go!
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Quote from: Muffin on November 07, 2008, 01:27:06 PM
Quote from: Capt. Bacardi on November 07, 2008, 09:33:48 AM
Just an update Muffin and I will be leaving in 18 days.... ;D
18 Days!!!! Holy Crap!! How did that happen!!! We have a lot to do buddy!!! xoxo :-*
YAY!!!! I can't wait!!!! Are you sure I can't get a pink sparkly cowboy hat? Come on.... Please....... *insert best begging look here, with a side of eyelash batting* :D :-*
I say wear the pink sparkly cowboy hat!!! :-*
Quote from: eldatari on November 06, 2008, 07:17:06 PM
Quote from: Lishy on November 06, 2008, 06:22:26 PM
So, since we have yet to make any of you lovely individuals' acquaintance, can someone tell us how we might find you all? I think we are stuck doing the hotel thing or else we would be campingo ut a bitearlier and have more time to make friends. . .
There is a meet and greet both sat and sun at the prince of wales pub after the parade.
Might I ask a HUGE favor? Could y'all hang out a bit at POW for the meet n' greet? I will have Lady Mikayla on me arm - an we'll be takin' in me FAVRIT' event at TRF - The Chain Mail Show (it happens right after parade)! Mayhap I can con Element and Eloquent t' come along as well. :D
Wot say ye?
Well hopefully there will be lots of R/Fer's supporting our own in the chain mail show then go to meet and greet together!
Blue! If a couple of tables and a few chairs would come in handy I have asked and been given permission to borrow some of both from my work so let me know!! (I just have to get them back on Monday so the poor inmates can use 'em!!!!)
YESH!!! That would be perfect!!
Ok.... here's a recap of what we have, and a list of what we'll need...
Blue66669- Stuffing
Aiacha- Pumpkin Bread/Cranberry Sauce
DS- undead pie
Trinn- um, banana pudding? pls? kthx!
Elnarii- don't know what yet
Brier Patch Charlie and Brother- bean casserole, maybe smoked duck
Mpullen- those tasty game hens, OR ELSE...
Catherine D'Artois- rum cake, corn concoction, TURKEY
Lishy- sweet potato casserole or bread/honeybutter
Muffin- Lefsa
Martin Montgomery- pies and drinks
Taarna- rumcake
Guinny- don't know yet
BlackSwanLady- don't know yet
Cassidy/O'Riley- Mac&Cheese Casserole (MAKE ENOUGH FOR ME TO HOARD)
MessynMcClevage- Breads
Brigaqueen1- Cheesecake (PLEASE????)
Lord Zenok- Veggies or Salad
Supplies-
Aiacha- EZup, table
Lady Ann- Plastic/Paper goods
MacLaren- FIREWOOD
Messyn- Table, tiki's
Martin Montgomery- tables and chairs
Zaubon- cookware, kitchen set up
We're still in need of more TURKEY!!! YYYYUUUMMMMMM! (or any other meat will do LOL)
Also everyone, please keep in mind that we will be having Wine and Alchemy playing at our camp on SATURDAY NIGHT! If you mean to donate, all monies need to be in to me at the start of the weekend, Friday night at the latest. I'd like to get them paid Saturday morning...
PS- more donations please :P kthx
I posted this elsewhere too but: I think I rememberbBlue saying she'd be landgrabbing that Wednesday night. We could join you, Blue, around 10pm if we know the gates will be open. Them Charles can smoke the bird on site starting Thursday morning.
I'll be one of the land grabbers Wednesday afternoon, I normally setup on row 3-4 at the Drunken Gnomes area, but this time I'll plop down in the McLotOfUs area since there isn't a Drunken Gnome or Chaos event planned for that weekend.
I'll be bringing my turkey frying rig (burner, deep pot, and 2 20 lb gas bottles), but no peanut oil. I'll also bring a 14 lb turkey (thank you Krogers) in addition to my lemon-rosemary gamehens. I've already deep fried the game hens, so all that is left is the baking in the rosemary/lemon juice/butter sauce. So if you want to fry a turkey, bring some peanut oil. A 14 lb turkey takes about 40 minutes to get to that golden state (yummmy).
Save me some!
We'll be having the traditional family thing here about 2ish and then hauling butt there as soon as we can leave afterwards.
We won't have any fried turkey though... and I lurves me some fried turkey, so pleeeaaassseee save me a bite of that!
Blue, Trinn can't bring banana pudding to camp... just no way to keep it chilled for transport. She has agreed to make punkin gooey buttercake. Trust me on this one... it is OMG good.
She does promise to make puddin next time we get to a McLotofus gathering though... deal?
*I will be bringing my traditional bottle of rum*
DS said in another post that he didn't think the campgrounds would be open til Thanksgiving day... Anyone know for sure!
Blue and I are heading up Wednesday night with our other halves. Even if the grounds arent open Ive volunteered to park the pop up on the side of the road. :)
However, if someone DOES find out if the grounds will be open Wednesday afternoon/eve- that would be terrific!
Alright, I haven't seen word one about HAM!!!! I'll get one.....damn....must I do all the good stuff??!!! ::)
Quote from: MacLaren on November 20, 2008, 05:26:15 AM
Alright, I haven't seen word one about HAM!!!! I'll get one.....damn....must I do all the good stuff??!!! ::)
Well, someone has too! ;)
Just found out last night that we don't have to do the family thing on Thursday! Yay!!! ;D
So, we will be heading up there Thursday morning! Hope to be there by noon on Thursday so we can get all set up and have some time to relax!!! :D
Okay, I just called the TRF offices about camping on Closing Weekend.
The official word as of 5 minutes ago is that the campgrounds will be opening Thursday Evening. The lady I spoke with on the phone said that even though the website says Thursday Morning, the officers that patrol the campgrounds will be spending Thursday Afternoon with their families (as well they should).
So, in response to that,I shall show up around ::) Noonish ;)! and be there to assist in camp setup!!
Was about to say web site says 10am. So what time is evening??
5pm on Thursday... but I'm sure they won't wait that long. I'll call everyone when the gates open, as I will be there bright and early.
I think they are just saying that in an effort to keep people from coming up there too early...good luck with that... ;)
Hmmm, so i was thinking about the Mac and Cheese casserole that I am going to make and well, I don't know how I am going to be able to keep it warm on the 3 hour drive down. I am going to visit my Grandfather during the day and have lunch with him and make the dish at his house. He lives in Rockdale about 1-2 hours east from Austin. Then I have to drive from his house with the dish and take the 71 down to Giddings then take 290 out like normal.
I also have to figure out how to make a larger serving of the dish for a 13x9 pan rather than the 9x9 that the recipe calls for....
Is any one REALLY good at cooking and can help me with the right measurements and such to make the dish as it should be? Also do we have a way to heat up those two 13x9 glass cook pans? (I am making TWO 13x9 sized dishes to be sure everyone can have some and Blue can HORD some for herself.)
I have also decided that I have to make my favorite dessert as well. It just is not the holidays with out both of these sides for me. But it is a surprise as to what it is. I know no one will have it and it can be kept cold (much easier to do than keep something hot). I checked the list of items coming and Nope no one has anything even CLOSE! YAY! Suprise! It is kinda like my own Birthday dessert to myself.
Quote from: Element of Air on November 20, 2008, 11:26:04 AM
...Suprise! It is kinda like my own Birthday dessert to myself.
Will it be your birthday that weekend?
so in light of the info regarding campground opening, we will plan on arriving 10-11am on Thursday. Instead of smoking the bird, we'll bring peanut oil and fry the thing (thanks to him who brings the fryer!). Blue, I sent my cell number to your yahoo account. I am SO freakin' ready to BE THERE....
Being the optimist, I'll be in line Wednesday afternoon.
Hey, if they don't open the gate Wednesday, I can survise the night in the trailer. If any others are in line with me and it gets too cold, I can put up about 4 in the trailer (1 on sofa, 1 on dining room setting, and two "really" good friends on the lower bunkbed). The queen size master bed in the tilt-out is mine, mine, mine. I have spare sleeping bags, but then again, my furnace works quite nicely.
I'll be bringing my frying rig and two 20 lb gas bottles. Someone needs to bring the peanut oil (I believe Blue will have this covered).
I'll also be bringing a 14 lb turkey in addition to my 8 Cornish game hens (which are presently cut in half in preparation for the final simmering in the lemon juice/rosemary/butter sauce).
The trailer has a microwave and oven, so I can heat up what is needed and a refrigerator to cool what else is needed. In addition, I can setup the outside gas grill with a camp oven to heat small trays. I'll try to minimize the stuff I have in the refrigerator to keep space available.
Since the microwave and oven are compact, you will have to make sure your pans are of the smaller size.
I'll be bringing some firewood, but we will need alot more if it is cold. I even bought firewood from the quickie mart last weekend (gag - 12 pieces for $10).
How many tables are being brought? I'm wondering if I need to purchase some camping tables for events such as this.
Blue has my cell phone #, in case someone needs to contact me when I am in line at the gate or once I get in Wednesday or Thursday.
We're going to try to bring some mesquite wood from here in San Angelo. . . although it will be bigger logs since we have to transport it.
We are definitely set to be in line Wed night with you mpullen. Our pop up has a generator so we should be okay running the heat if its too cold. I think blue's going to ride in with us as well. . .
Does anyone have a big warm beverage type thing for me to keep the spiced tea in? (it has rum in it!)
Quote from: KiltedPrivateer on November 20, 2008, 12:07:51 PM
Quote from: Element of Air on November 20, 2008, 11:26:04 AM
...Suprise! It is kinda like my own Birthday dessert to myself.
Will it be your birthday that weekend?
I am pretty sure her Natal Day is the day before Turkey Day.
Mike, I will be bringing some tables and chairs from my work,how many would be needed do'ya think??? Also bringing quite a few pies for the pot luck,so you had all better watch me! (Weakness comes in MANY flavors!!)
Quote from: Lishy on November 20, 2008, 06:46:20 PM
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Does anyone have a big warm beverage type thing for me to keep the spiced tea in? (it has rum in it!)
If I can remember to toss it in the faire van I have an old army issue drink dispenser.
That would be awesome Z!
Hey man, if Catherine wants to bring the peanut oil, far be it from me to stop her! Hell, I'm already knee deep in dressing for 40 ppl!!!
how much goober oil do we need? So far I count 2 turkeys of the eating variety...
Quote from: Lishy on November 20, 2008, 06:46:20 PM
We're going to try to bring some mesquite wood from here in San Angelo. . . although it will be bigger logs since we have to transport it.
We are definitely set to be in line Wed night with you mpullen. Our pop up has a generator so we should be okay running the heat if its too cold. I think blue's going to ride in with us as well. . .
Does anyone have a big warm beverage type thing for me to keep the spiced tea in? (it has rum in it!)
Oh HELL!!! Don't let teach read about rum being around!! ;D
Quote from: Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia on November 20, 2008, 06:47:14 PM
Quote from: KiltedPrivateer on November 20, 2008, 12:07:51 PM
Quote from: Element of Air on November 20, 2008, 11:26:04 AM
...Suprise! It is kinda like my own Birthday dessert to myself.
Will it be your birthday that weekend?
I am pretty sure her Natal Day is the day before Turkey Day.
Yeah, I will be turning 21 on Wednesday the 26th. The day before Thanksgiving Day.
(however I looked into it a week ago and I was born on Thanksgiving Thursday the 26th which was also the FIRST thanksgiving day as well as the T-Day that actually declared a national holiday! YAY!)
Quote from: MacLaren on November 21, 2008, 11:40:21 AM
Quote from: Lishy on November 20, 2008, 06:46:20 PM
We're going to try to bring some mesquite wood from here in San Angelo. . . although it will be bigger logs since we have to transport it.
We are definitely set to be in line Wed night with you mpullen. Our pop up has a generator so we should be okay running the heat if its too cold. I think blue's going to ride in with us as well. . .
Does anyone have a big warm beverage type thing for me to keep the spiced tea in? (it has rum in it!)
Oh HELL!!! Don't let teach read about rum being around!! ;D
I got Teach covered..... will be bringing Rum cake, Rum balls, and Railean XO Reserve Rum.... nectar of the Gulf Coast Gods here in San Leon, Tx.!
Quote from: Element of Air on November 21, 2008, 11:41:50 AM
Quote from: Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia on November 20, 2008, 06:47:14 PM
Quote from: KiltedPrivateer on November 20, 2008, 12:07:51 PM
Quote from: Element of Air on November 20, 2008, 11:26:04 AM
...Suprise! It is kinda like my own Birthday dessert to myself.
Will it be your birthday that weekend?
I am pretty sure her Natal Day is the day before Turkey Day.
Yeah, I will be turning 21 on Wednesday the 26th. The day before Thanksgiving Day.
(however I looked into it a week ago and I was born on Thanksgiving Thursday the 26th which was also the FIRST thanksgiving day as well as the T-Day that actually declared a national holiday! YAY!)
Catch up with us next Friday and we'll toast your birthday!
Quote from: Taarna on November 21, 2008, 12:00:10 PM
I got Teach covered..... will be bringing Rum cake, Rum balls, and Railean XO Reserve Rum.... nectar of the Gulf Coast Gods here in San Leon, Tx.!
I'm gonna have to find ya Taarna so I can get a sip of that rum. I'm a rum connoisseur so I'd love to try something made locally.
Quote from: KiltedPrivateer on November 21, 2008, 12:18:48 PM
Quote from: Taarna on November 21, 2008, 12:00:10 PM
I got Teach covered..... will be bringing Rum cake, Rum balls, and Railean XO Reserve Rum.... nectar of the Gulf Coast Gods here in San Leon, Tx.!
I'm gonna have to find ya Taarna so I can get a sip of that rum. I'm a rum connoisseur so I'd love to try something made locally.
Are you camping "partying" with McDamntheresalotofus??? I'm pretty easy to find. LOL
Quote from: Taarna on November 21, 2008, 12:24:33 PM
Are you camping "partying" with McDamntheresalotofus??? I'm pretty easy to find. LOL
No, but I'll be right around the corner behind Chaos on row 1. I'll be swinging by the camp when ever possible and lady Kitara and I plan to attend the musical gathering Saturday night. So at some point that weekend I'm sure to bump into ya (o:
Quote from: Element of Air on November 20, 2008, 11:26:04 AM
Hmmm, so i was thinking about the Mac and Cheese casserole that I am going to make ...
I also have to figure out how to make a larger serving of the dish for a 13x9 pan rather than the 9x9 that the recipe calls for....
Is any one REALLY good at cooking and can help me with the right measurements and such to make the dish as it should be?
Simple...make
MOAR!!! Nom!Nom!Nom! :D
Quote from: KiltedPrivateer on November 21, 2008, 12:36:27 PM
Quote from: Taarna on November 21, 2008, 12:24:33 PM
Are you camping "partying" with McDamntheresalotofus??? I'm pretty easy to find. LOL
No, but I'll be right around the corner behind Chaos on row 1. I'll be swinging by the camp when ever possible and lady Kitara and I plan to attend the musical gathering Saturday night. So at some point that weekend I'm sure to bump into ya (o:
Ok, but you better hope you get to me before Teach sniffs out all my stash! :o He hath a very long straw, and it's my understanding can sniff out and empty a bottle of rum at 40 yards before anyone is the wiser! ;D
Quote from: Element of Air on November 20, 2008, 11:26:04 AM
Hmmm, so i was thinking about the Mac and Cheese casserole that I am going to make and well, I don't know how I am going to be able to keep it warm on the 3 hour drive down. I am going to visit my Grandfather during the day and have lunch with him and make the dish at his house. He lives in Rockdale about 1-2 hours east from Austin. Then I have to drive from his house with the dish and take the 71 down to Giddings then take 290 out like normal.
I also have to figure out how to make a larger serving of the dish for a 13x9 pan rather than the 9x9 that the recipe calls for....
Is any one REALLY good at cooking and can help me with the right measurements and such to make the dish as it should be? Also do we have a way to heat up those two 13x9 glass cook pans? (I am making TWO 13x9 sized dishes to be sure everyone can have some and Blue can HORD some for herself.)
I am really good at math and based on what I'm reading 2 13X9 vs 1 9X9, I would make three times the amount for the 1 9X9 pan and split it between the 2 13X9 pans. Allow for additional cooking time, for instance if it needs 30 mins to cook, I would cook 40 - 45 mins. Hope this helps.
Quote from: Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia on November 21, 2008, 04:44:46 PM
Quote from: Element of Air on November 20, 2008, 11:26:04 AM
Hmmm, so i was thinking about the Mac and Cheese casserole that I am going to make and well, I don't know how I am going to be able to keep it warm on the 3 hour drive down. I am going to visit my Grandfather during the day and have lunch with him and make the dish at his house. He lives in Rockdale about 1-2 hours east from Austin. Then I have to drive from his house with the dish and take the 71 down to Giddings then take 290 out like normal.
I also have to figure out how to make a larger serving of the dish for a 13x9 pan rather than the 9x9 that the recipe calls for....
Is any one REALLY good at cooking and can help me with the right measurements and such to make the dish as it should be? Also do we have a way to heat up those two 13x9 glass cook pans? (I am making TWO 13x9 sized dishes to be sure everyone can have some and Blue can HORD some for herself.)
I am really good at math and based on what I'm reading 2 13X9 vs 1 9X9, I would make three times the amount for the 1 9X9 pan and split it between the 2 13X9 pans. Allow for additional cooking time, for instance if it needs 30 mins to cook, I would cook 40 - 45 mins. Hope this helps.
YAY! That is what I needed! I just wanted to make sure that is everything that would be needed. I know that some times when cooking you cannot actually multiply just the amounts. you have to add time in there too.
Everyone enjoy a couple bites for me, as I'll be with the family that evenin'! :o And if everything happens according to plan without any father-interventions, I will see everyone on Friday at the POW at noon!
Quote from: eloquentXI on November 21, 2008, 06:59:11 PM
And if everything happens according to plan without any father-interventions
Father-Interventions... I can already hear my daughter saying the same thing in 14 years...
Charles here, just pricing out peanut oil & I will bring my stuff to smoke a turkey instead of frying.
Somebody rescue me from myself. I just burned the rum cakes. What a colossal waste of good rum. And time. And ...and ... I really am becoming Scrooge! Taarna -- I need a double batch of those rumballs about now.
Quote from: Catherine DArtois on November 23, 2008, 03:28:06 PM
Somebody rescue me from myself. I just burned the rum cakes. What a colossal waste of good rum. And time. And ...and ... I really am becoming Scrooge! Taarna -- I need a double batch of those rumballs about now.
AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! You burnt the rum cake.....off to the brig with you!!!!! :o :'(
Quote from: Catherine DArtois on November 23, 2008, 03:28:06 PM
Somebody rescue me from myself. I just burned the rum cakes. What a colossal waste of good rum. And time. And ...and ... I really am becoming Scrooge! Taarna -- I need a double batch of those rumballs about now.
Oh my! I'll be bringing rum balls, as well as one rum cake. I ALWAYS use some sort of annoying timer when I am cooking cause I would burn everything if Ididn't. LOL I am easily distracted.... ooooo shiny!!! LMAO!
No worries at this point Catherine, you have tons of time to make another lol (And if you don't it'll be ok... we mostly just want you, the food is bonus. Friends are what count mostest)
and besides Taarna has the back up rum cake working too lol
And rum balls... mmmmm
*and I have the plain rum... so its all good*
Quote from: x0x_teach_x0x on November 23, 2008, 07:03:37 PM
*and I have the plain rum... so its all good*
And I have the GOOD STUFF.... soit's even better!!!! AHAHAHAHAHA!!!! ;D
I'm STILL trying to decide what to bring....I seem to be in a cooking funk which is most peculiar as I love to cook.
*sigh*
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on November 24, 2008, 12:19:54 PM
I'm STILL trying to decide what to bring....I seem to be in a cooking funk which is most peculiar as I love to cook.
*sigh*
I'm not sure, but I think we could use some more Turkey.... :-*
What about a ham?
well if we are good on side items i can bring a turkey or ham.
also, i looked at the list on the first page of the thread and don't recall seeing anything about utensils and plates. is that already covered? i can bring extra if needed.
I am not sure What time I will get there and not sure what I will bring but I am thinking a desseret in case I am there late. Unless something else is needed?
Okay, change of plans. Since the secret ingredient for the sweet potatoe casserole is at the moment unattainable- I shall be bringing green been casserole instead- ya know, the kind with the crunchy onion thingies on top.
Also bringin nanner puddin just fer Blue. We have to leave the grounds thursday anyway, so itll be easy to keep it cold til we need to bring it to eat.
Cant wait to see everyone there!
Would anyone be adverse to me bringing a 25 # box of Slavachek Sausage? They taste great on the grill and if we could have someone bring a pit they would be good eating!!!
Quote from: Martin Montgomery on November 25, 2008, 03:17:52 AM
Would anyone be adverse to me bringing a 25 # box of Slavachek Sausage? They taste great on the grill and if we could have someone bring a pit they would be good eating!!!
I've got a good stand up smoker and Pecan wood for fire. If you want I'll pitch in the truck. It won't do 25#s at once, but I'm sure it'll handle enough in batches for the demand.
Well I dont know what's going on in Brigadoon/Valhalla on Thurs. so I am posting here, if that's alright.
Me and Andy are going to be at Camp Thurs. Last season we had a good amount of people at camp and had a good dinner and it went pretty smoothly. This season, I am now being told our camps are shooting for a Sat afternoon dinner. That's ok with me, dont get me wrong....but I dont think Andy will be able to get half a day off at his job and I'd hate for him to miss anything like this.
I'll have to read this thread all the way thru again....but what's the general consensus on the actual Thanksgiving day dinner(s) at everyone's camp?? I'd love to be able to roam around and say hello to everyone, sample some kick weed puller food you all keep talking about lol....etc.
I dont want to just wander into peoples camps if there's plans on Thurs. and all that jazz.
Quote from: brigaqueen1 on November 25, 2008, 07:45:07 AM
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I dont want to just wander into peoples camps if there's plans on Thurs. and all that jazz.
You should know by now that you're always welcome in the McLotofus camp! If you haven't realized that yet you better come over and get something to eat and/or drink this weekend.
Though all of our clan families may have differant names, we are all but ONE FAIRAMILY in the camp grounds. Ok, Well, with the exception of the bloody ravers... LOL
Other then that... We all have the common LOVE for Faire and the Rennie mentality, with most of us looking out for one another, and helping one another, even if we don't know one another yet.
A Rennie from another clan is simply a freind not well met yet!
Come on Brigaqueen.... wonder over and eat and drink and talk till your hearts content. WE WELCOME YOU!
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on November 24, 2008, 04:45:04 PM
also, i looked at the list on the first page of the thread and don't recall seeing anything about utensils and plates. is that already covered? i can bring extra if needed.
I've got that covered Bonny! ;D
Lady Ann- Plastic/Paper goods (includes plates, napkins, utensils, etc...)
I will also be bring "some" marshmallows, Hersey's chocolate bars, and graham crackers.
If you don't what these make, you have led a sheltered life.
So bring some skewers and have S'mores.
Quote from: mpullen on November 25, 2008, 10:26:57 AM
I will also be bring "some" marshmallows, Hersey's chocolate bars, and graham crackers.
If you don't what these make, you have led a sheltered life.
So bring some skewers and have S'mores.
*looking to zaubon* still got those skewers from last time luv? :)
They went through the diswasher again last night.
Not sure if there is going to be a ham there or not, if there is someone let me know and I'll bring a mustard sauce that is AWESOME on ham. If not I will spare the wife her delicate senses, since she hates the me smelling up the house while making that stuff (apparently she has something against cider vinegar and Chinese mustard).
I am bringing a good deal of home made stout...Does that count as part of a meal? LOL
Quote from: Captain Kilian on November 25, 2008, 02:11:59 PM
Not sure if there is going to be a ham there or not, if there is someone let me know and I'll bring a mustard sauce that is AWESOME on ham. If not I will spare the wife her delicate senses, since she hates the me smelling up the house while making that stuff (apparently she has something against cider vinegar and Chinese mustard).
I am bringing a good deal of home made stout...Does that count as part of a meal? LOL
i am planning to bring a ham so smell up the house at will!! ;D
S'mores?!?!?! OMG I love em! Although i've never used skewers for them...we used to just wrap everything in foil and toss them in the edge of the campfires as kids.
Ill walkabout for sure....can't wait to get and give hugs....and eat like a pig! Depending on money (Ill try and drop off a pie or something)
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on November 25, 2008, 02:48:58 PM
Quote from: Captain Kilian on November 25, 2008, 02:11:59 PM
Not sure if there is going to be a ham there or not, if there is someone let me know and I'll bring a mustard sauce that is AWESOME on ham. If not I will spare the wife her delicate senses, since she hates the me smelling up the house while making that stuff (apparently she has something against cider vinegar and Chinese mustard).
I am bringing a good deal of home made stout...Does that count as part of a meal? LOL
i am planning to bring a ham so smell up the house at will!! ;D
Ok, but I'm blaming you Mwahahahaah!
Quote from: brigaqueen1 on November 25, 2008, 04:12:03 PM
S'mores?!?!?! OMG I love em! Although i've never used skewers for them...we used to just wrap everything in foil and toss them in the edge of the campfires as kids.
Ill walkabout for sure....can't wait to get and give hugs....and eat like a pig! Depending on money (Ill try and drop off a pie or something)
We're not about the money. I won't turn down donations, you eat at my table for free as long as theres food. And I can usually scare something up in the kitchen if I run low. Shake your butt over this weekend and make a pig of yourself for every meal that you want.
OK !!! Now it's for certain!! I will be bringing ........ Ten cases of assorted sodas (Yes there will be some COKE in the mix!!) Nine pies (there were Ten but one was sacrificed to the bosses at my job for the use of the kitchen facilities) Four Pecan and Five Pun'kin ;D, a twenty-five pound box of REALLY GOOD Slavechek Sausage :P, a couple of tables,a few chairs and Me in a newly purchased tent! The loading will begin on Wednesday morning at SIX and the fun begins when all who can attend are gathered safely in the Clan Mclotofus Campground!!!
See you all there!!!
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WOOHOO!!!
I scored a boatload of wood for the camp fire bowls. Will be cutting a lot of it up on 'morrow's eve. However, I'd sure appreciate it if someone would bring a second chainsaw to camp so we can team up on what I can't get to. Some of it is rather long/big. We're talking about a 8' bed near full of all sizes....more than I could possibly get done myself after work.
I'll get what I can, but there IS too much for one Scotsman to take care of. The sheep take the bulk of the energy, 'ya know? ::)
Quote from: MacLaren on November 25, 2008, 06:05:48 PM
WOOHOO!!!
I scored a boatload of wood for the camp fire bowls. Will be cutting a lot of it up on 'morrow's eve. However, I'd sure appreciate it if someone would bring a second chainsaw to camp so we can team up on what I can't get to. Some of it is rather long/big. We're talking about a 8' bed near full of all sizes....more than I could possibly get done myself after work.
I'll get what I can, but there IS too much for one Scotsman to take care of. The sheep take the bulk of the energy, 'ya know? ::)
Ya oughta bundle it up and sell it...
If it isn't used up, I'll carry it all back to the house and store it for next year's run. I'll just be the official "Scot With Wood" as a title. My grandmother is trying to sell her property, and the 10 acres out there has plenty to cut from Ike's wrath.
It'll take weeks to clear it out, but hey, at least I shouldn't be sweating the pipe bags off this time of year!
Quote from: Captain Kilian on November 25, 2008, 04:21:13 PM
Ok, but I'm blaming you Mwahahahaah!
Don't blame me! You know you wanted to make it, lol! You probably would have made it 'just in case' there was a ham ::)
I'm going to pick up a tarp/camp cover of some sort, because it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow :o At least it won't be cold! The only soggy I want in my bread is from dipping it in stout ale!
I'm bringing a small camp table to hold the bread basket. I tried this stuffing at HEB (you know how they are with their freshly made samples) and I may have to bring some of that, if it's not sold out. OH, and I bought this chocolate popcorn from the Boyscouts that I'll bring. I'm heading to Spec's to get the 3 ingredients for this new honey drink, mixed with irish cream.
See yall around noonish!
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Quote from: Captain Kilian on November 25, 2008, 04:21:13 PM
Ok, but I'm blaming you Mwahahahaah!
Don't blame me! You know you wanted to make it, lol! You probably would have made it 'just in case' there was a ham ::)
....so.....
Besides, I have to have someone other then myself when the wife gets home...
Quote from: Messyn McCleavage on November 26, 2008, 10:38:17 AM
I'm going to pick up a tarp/camp cover of some sort, because it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow :o At least it won't be cold! The only soggy I want in my bread is from dipping it in stout ale!
Ok QUIT YOUR CUSSIN'!!! SHEESH!! I'm still having post-traumatic flashbacks from last year!!
Quote from: MacLaren on November 25, 2008, 06:05:48 PM
WOOHOO!!!
I scored a boatload of wood for the camp fire bowls. Will be cutting a lot of it up on 'morrow's eve. However, I'd sure appreciate it if someone would bring a second chainsaw to camp so we can team up on what I can't get to. Some of it is rather long/big. We're talking about a 8' bed near full of all sizes....more than I could possibly get done myself after work.
I'll get what I can, but there IS too much for one Scotsman to take care of. The sheep take the bulk of the energy, 'ya know? ::)
Gotcha covered with the chainsaw and gas Dan... We'll bring ours and let the Yard Troll get his aggressions out. LOL
Oh, and fellas, lock up your lasses... the Yard Troll can be a bit on the perverted... (but harmless) side. ;D
CALL FOR EZ UPS!!!!
If ANYONE can bring them, PLEASE DO!!! WE DO NOT WISH TO GET RAINED ON!!!!!
Also, if we could have tarps, I think we could probably hang them from the trees as well. We'll see what we can do.
Chocolate/Pecan rum balls are done, SECOND ATTEMPT of a rum cake in the oven now... >:(
I had a mess up too... I don't know this oven in this apartment, and have not used it often. When I used it last night I gotup at 35 minutes to check my cake (it smelled as if it were burning at supposedly 325º??) Well the darn thing had rose, and then collapsed in the middle! I have only had two cakes fall on me my entire life so needless to say I was not happy! A cup of walnuts, half a cup of Railean dark Reserve XO, among other ingredients WASTED! GRRRR!!!
Anyway, I got a temperature thermometer thingy and stuck it in the oven this morning. Spent my entire morning calibrating and figuring out how much the thing was consistantly off by and it appears it is about 25º off /higher then the set temp... so I am attempting my second rum cake, a chocolate rum cake this time.... at 300º set temp.... we'll see...
It may very well be that Teach simply is not meant to have his rum cake this year...it's a sign... LOL
I certainly hope that everyone here is ready for an interesting weekend.....
I'll be headed up there tonight. Wish us luck!
Quote from: blue66669 on November 26, 2008, 01:26:32 PM
I certainly hope that everyone here is ready for an interesting weekend.....
I'll be headed up there tonight. Wish us luck!
interesting weekend? ???
Good luck Blue...I'll call you tomorrow when we are ready to leave to see if you guys were able to get in or not....I hope so! ;)
I will hopefully be headed up there in a few hours.
I'm sure this weekend will be wonderful for everyone!!! Hopefully next season I'll get to join you all, well for at least one weekend, anyway! I'll be thinking about you all, and sending faire weather wishes!!!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!!
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Just looked at the forecast for this weekend and GOOD NEWS FOLKS!!!... the precipitation forecast percentage has dropped!!! We are now looking at only a 30% chance of rain on Thursday and a 40% chance for Friday! That is a 10% reduction for each day.
Whoever is doing the 'no rain dance' keep up the magic!!! ;D
Chocolate rum cake!
*saying prayers to the rum gods now...*
YAY for the lowered precip chances!!
See you tomorrow morning...
Quote from: x0x_teach_x0x on November 26, 2008, 06:12:04 PM
Chocolate rum cake!
*saying prayers to the rum gods now...*
It came out BEAUTIFUL Teach!! A dark chocolate rum cake crowned with walnuts. This will be the only one I am bringing, (I WAS going to bring a golden too but because of the oven mishap it was a failed attempt)I simply do not have enough time to make another.
So Chocolate pecan rum balls, Chocolate fudge rum cake crowned with walnuts, and a tray of 50 sugar cookies fresh from Krogers bakery for those that don't consume rum...
Now just pray it makes the trip without a mishap.... LOL
I am totally happy with chocolate rum cake!
I am also totally happy with chocoloate pecan rum balls!
Cookies are nummy too... but without the rum... well... I gotta keep my them going
*rum themes are easy to maintain!*
I was able to swing by Mclotofus on our way out (I have to work my mundane job today) :( and everyone was super nice and the food I ate was fabulous! Whoever made the key lime pie....awesome!
Thanks for making me feel welcome and I was able to finally meet some of you in person...YAY!
Wishing I was at camp.....
Quote from: brigaqueen1 on November 28, 2008, 08:19:00 AM
I was able to swing by Mclotofus on our way out (I have to work my mundane job today) :( and everyone was super nice and the food I ate was fabulous! Whoever made the key lime pie....awesome!
Thanks for making me feel welcome and I was able to finally meet some of you in person...YAY!
Wishing I was at camp.....
Wishing I was at faire too, and camp but alas, Monday will come fast and everyone can join me in the rejoicing of good times all season and the post-season blues of another season being over.
Getting there late as we did we still had a fantastic time that night.
There were tons of leftovers and I did manage to get my hands on a few (dozen) rumballs and a bite... large bite of rum cake
Friends are the family we would have chosen...
*and friends who bring rum just plain rock!*
Quote from: x0x_teach_x0x on November 30, 2008, 09:01:24 PM
Getting there late as we did we still had a fantastic time that night.
There were tons of leftovers and I did manage to get my hands on a few (dozen) rumballs and a bite... large bite of rum cake
Friends are the family we would have chosen...
*and friends who bring rum just plain rock!*
Yay! People are finally getting home!!
*hugs Teach*
The forum was too quiet...I was getting lonesome.
Quote from: x0x_teach_x0x on November 30, 2008, 09:01:24 PM
Getting there late as we did we still had a fantastic time that night.
There were tons of leftovers and I did manage to get my hands on a few (dozen) rumballs and a bite... large bite of rum cake
Friends are the family we would have chosen...
*and friends who bring rum just plain rock!*
Awww!!! I love you Teach, and the lovely Lady Trinn as well. I love ALL of you!! Everyone of you ROCK! Every one of you are AWESOME!! Words can never describe the fun I had this weekend, nor the wonderful memories that were made that I will cherish always.
The food was fabulous as always, the friendship was outstanding, the weather could have been a bit better (talk about your drastic changes) but I am not complaining one bit. It was all better then last year closing weekend for sure!
I had a few first for me this weekend that made it extra special... I had the pleasure of my first Scotch Egg this afternoon, I had the honor of being in the parade all three days this weekend, I got to FINALLY see Cast In Bronze live in person, and had the honor of meeting and chatting with the gentleman that performed the show afterwards. I also had the pleasure of making the formal aquaintance of the lovely and very talented Mortianna (I hope I spelled that correctly). I caught the show in Sherwood Forest this afternoon and it was fantastic. Hubby tells me he video'd a good bit of it. I hope it came out. OH! And I not only had the pleasure of meeting the beautiful Dakota, and hearing her most exciting story for this years TRF collector stien. She also personalized it as well for us. We were very excited and felt very fortunate for this! It will be cherished always as a very fond memory.
I am sad now that it's all over. I wait, like the rest of you, all year, till this time of year rolls around and TRF opens their gates again. Although we do hope to make it to Scarby this upcoming year.
It would be my first visit if we do manage to make it. I hope it is in the cards as I know alot of you go there as well. I really don't like this "once a year" seeing my fairmily. I miss all of you already.
Thank you for a wonderful weekend, and the lovely friendships that were made, and or reinforced throughout the weekend.
Taarna The Ice Queen Faerie (aka Kay IRL)
Great times have been had by all, for sure. I'll be looking forward to seeing you all at Scarby!
What a fabulous weekend! I just love you guys. Muchly. Now to rearrange things so we can be at New Year's....
This was definitley a great Thanksgiving holiday. Lady Kitara, princess Elissa and I, as well as a few of our shipmates stopped by to say howdy. It was great meet some new faces. Taarna, your rum balls are awesome. I'm kickin myself for not getting any of the cake though.
Lady Kitara and I are sorry we missed the music Saturday night. But we sure hope it was great. Hopefully we will get to do it again next year.
Just so everyone knows, CAMPING WITH CLAN MCLOTOFUS AT TRF ROCKS!! The Fairemily,New Friends and food were all Great but throw in a Command Performance by Wine and Alchemy...........PRICELESS!!!!
I totally agree with what he said lol. I didn't technically camp with ya but boy did I spend 90% of my time around there outside of fair from Friday on. I had so much fun it really has been a while since I enjoyed camp that much.
I love my Chaos buds don't get me wrong but sometimes having fresh minds and um heads to play with can be quite entertaining. :) Although I do know many of the people at camp. Some I can't remember where I met at *looks around for DS* ;) LOL someday we will remember.
I got home last night around 10 PM after a wonderful long day hanging out and chatting with the Naughty Jester. Was great Hanging out with DS and Teach you know I love ya and can't wait to see ya this weekend if your going to the gathering which I assume we are still doing lol. Vampy boobie popsicle time again lol.
Oh and getting to listen to Wine and Alchemy at camp was awesome :)
Hanging out with all of you was definitely the highlight of the season thanks for welcoming me to your camp and I look forward to getting to know those I don't. If I forget your name however sorry Vampy brain is horrible with name storage. Although the forum will change that giggles. Reading names helps me remember what faces they match too ;)
Quote from: brigaqueen1 on November 28, 2008, 08:19:00 AMWhoever made the key lime pie....awesome!
That was Edward's. You can find it in the frozen food section of your local grocery store for ~$7...
;D I guess I lucked out and Every Last One of you who had cameras set up or on hand at the Wine and Alchemy Concert Saturday night Missed me ::) DANCING!! ::) :P Ha Ha!!!
Quote from: Martin Montgomery on December 03, 2008, 10:12:32 AM
;D I guess I lucked out and Every Last One of you who had cameras set up or on hand at the Wine and Alchemy Concert Saturday night Missed me ::) DANCING!! ::) :P Ha Ha!!!
I'm sure there's a video out there... ::looks at Messyn::
Quote from: Martin Montgomery on December 03, 2008, 10:12:32 AM
;D I guess I lucked out and Every Last One of you who had cameras set up or on hand at the Wine and Alchemy Concert Saturday night Missed me ::) DANCING!! ::) :P Ha Ha!!!
Just for that, it's going on youtube with as many key words as possible.
My haggis pole easily pivoted and caught the whole act, from being dragged in to staggering out. 8) And don't forget, even in the dark, haggis has night vision, so he caught some of the other things ye did that night. :o
Quote from: Martin Montgomery on December 03, 2008, 10:12:32 AM
;D I guess I lucked out and Every Last One of you who had cameras set up or on hand at the Wine and Alchemy Concert Saturday night Missed me ::) DANCING!! ::) :P Ha Ha!!!
Actually I think my mom caught some pics on her camera, but I won't have access to them until Friday when she comes to this side of the world for Dickens on the Strand this weekend.
Quote from: Martin Montgomery on December 03, 2008, 10:12:32 AM
;D I guess I lucked out and Every Last One of you who had cameras set up or on hand at the Wine and Alchemy Concert Saturday night Missed me ::) DANCING!! ::) :P Ha Ha!!!
Ahem
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*you shoulda offered a rum bribe to keep it off here...*
Roflmao your such a naughty man Teach.
So look forward to seeing you Saturday :D If my boss doesn't ask me to burn the midnight oil and work all day giggles. I'm a workaholic but sheesh she is kicking my butt with all the projects she only trusts me to do roflmao.
But then at least it gives me a good come back line to how is life in San Antonio. Hmm I gotta good job roflmao
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Quote from: Martin Montgomery on Yesterday at 10:12:32 AM
I guess I lucked out and Every Last One of you who had cameras set up or on hand at the Wine and Alchemy Concert Saturday night Missed me DANCING!! Ha Ha!!!
Just for that, it's going on youtube with as many key words as possible.
My haggis pole easily pivoted and caught the whole act, from being dragged in to staggering out. And don't forget, even in the dark, haggis has night vision, so he caught some of the other things ye did that night
Going over in my mind........What Did I do!?!?!?
Quote from: Martin Montgomery on December 04, 2008, 03:19:24 AM
Going over in my mind........What Did I do!?!?!?
You made a comment Enough said :P
Giggles