So what are you doing for the Meet & Greet in 2012?

[wh..sh]

*heading out to buy a cheerleading costume*

me too.

We could coordinate and do a arabesque.

[VultureChow]

I'm thinking I need to wear a holster and walk around with this:


Tequila gun.

Also, I'll figure out some form of meat to bring (especially if I can get a friend's card to go to restaurant depot in reno.

[Simon of the Playa]

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[ygmir]

*heading out to buy a cheerleading costume*

me too.

We could coordinate and do a arabesque.

careful, Roberto is lesbian.........not that there's anything wrong with that, just that, if it was something that would matter, then you should know.
Of course, to many of us, it would make creaming the corn that much better.
I'd then be sure to threepeat,
now, challenge Liz Estrada to a fruit cocktail match...........

[wh..sh]

careful, Roberto is lesbian.........not that there's anything wrong with that, just that, if it was something that would matter, then you should know.

I was initially going to say "We could coordinate. You could be my base and we could do one man and double down".
It's a good thing I didn't, huh?

Of course, to many of us, it would make creaming the corn that much better.
I'd then be sure to threepeat,

I do what I can... from far...

[SquirrelHead]

I'm thinking I need to wear a holster and walk around with this:


Tequila gun.

Also, I'll figure out some form of meat to bring (especially if I can get a friend's card to go to restaurant depot in reno.

I like it but I think I would go with this.


Then you could head over to APOKILIPTIKA after the creamed corn wars were over and fit right in.

[VultureChow]

I like it but I think I would go with this.


Then you could head over to APOKILIPTIKA after the creamed corn wars were over and fit right in.

It's $450 I can get the pistol (aka it's non-union Mexican equivalent) empty for like 10 buck.

Though Ebay has provided a wealth of items to explore in the "liquor bottle shaped like a gun" category. Tommy gun vodka, revolver tequila, cheap knockoff Armenian AK-47 vodka, Blue tommy gun tequila, vodka rifle, tequila carbine, tequila ak... Apparently it's a thing.

I'm thinking an old-timey western style holster with two of the revolvers.

Is it asking for trouble though with BLM or the sheriff's dept?

[tattoogoddess]

what about this one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BARSOTT ... 500wt_1202

[Dr. Pyro]

I was reviewing last year's M&G thread (beginning on page 31) and the post-party comments. Though Jkisha and I may disagree on a number of subjects, he did make a valid point: We need some kind of control over the food. With that said, Squirrelhead has stepped up to the plate and will be head M&G Bouncer. Seeing as he stands 6' 3" and weighs in at 260 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal, that seems like a pretty good place to start. Next I will try to remember to have a portable BBQ of some sort (most likely propane) to heat up things from spam to green-fried tomatoes. With Mel's help---and make no mistake about it, she is in charge---and guidance, we should be able to secure the area near the piano by Felony's RV for secure food service. That would mean having to move the bar, but it's more-or-less portable anyway. I mean, who really is stupid enough to let go of a bottle of absinthe? We welcome your comments and suggestions. We will have no fewer than 2 very large ice chests (60 gallons I believe) for ice, beer, white wine/champagne, and anything else that needs to be kept cold. I will also try and secure the service of Wildman and his liquid nitrogen in order to instantly freeze everything from gooshy ice cream to grapes.

You see, you folks have spoken and we have listened. Now if I can only figure out a way to coax BBS to the back of my RV.

[Pop_Tart]

I will bring some bath salts for sharing. They make your drinks bubble and your farts taste like flowers.

[lemur]

in the kitchen i run..past few years serving 200+.. we had enormous success with having dedicated servers serve food to folks..the amount of food is monitored as it is being served and compared to the line.. if the initial portion size we determined was OK isnt looking like it will make it we will try to serve a bit smaller portion.. (our situation is dif cuz we plan our meals for the size of our camp..)

the idea/goal is that everyone gets at least something of everything we serve if they want it.....no longer do we have people at the end of the line with nothing to eat!

once everyone goes through the line once we open it up for the people who want seconds with no real limits on what they pile on.

it is now official policy on anything but condiments (and sometimes tho that too gets served if its something people can hoard).

some people would pile on a whole plate of the one thing they wanted like 4-5 servings as if it was all for them, not very community minded...

of course our meals are probably a bit dif than this, as its a planned thing.. we get all set up and ready to go, and then ring a bell for people to line up.. and they walk through getting served.. its not a free for all.

lines! server nazis! a specific time to start .....it worked for me!

(cant believe at how stressful it was and is.. to make sure everyone gets fed ..i feel like some grandma asking everyone if they had enough to eat.)

[Simon of the Playa]

I will bring some bath salts for sharing. They make your drinks bubble and your farts taste like flowers.

the spice must flow.

[Bounce530]

I will also try and secure the service of Wildman and his liquid nitrogen in order to instantly freeze everything from gooshy ice cream to grapes.

Wooohooo! Wildman! Best Bloody Mary maker on the playa!
How many more days, how many more days, how many more days??
Stoked to hear that he'll be there this year.

[mgb327]

I am bringing a fair amount of my raspberry jam, Doc...you know the red stuff? The heroin of jam stuff? People come to my door with an empty jam jar with that 1000 mile look in their eyes, not daring to beg stuff? Yes, THAT jam. How do you want to handle that? I will give you...lets say, 4 pints, (maybe more). I will leave the decision to you on how to "disburse" it to as many people as possible. I am bringing 8-9 pints total, but I think BDC may get some....so a little birdie has told me (MDFs' raid).

[Dr. Pyro]

After re-reading everyone's comments after last year's M&G, I have deleted it from this year's What-Where-When Guide as well as the listing on-line. I agree with the general concensus that we don't have to have it in the guide because we already know about it, and if you need that as a reminder then you're a pretty shitty ePlayan. We shall see whether or not that keeps the riff-raff away. But unlike the past, hopefully Mel will be more organized than me* and we'll secure another bouncer or two to keep the food/drink safe.

* Though several comments were that I was aloof and didn't give some people the time of day, this year with MJ in charge I should be able to not be such a dick.

[Savannah]

I will admit, I am relieved that it's not in the What/When/Where. I have the rest of the week to meet the rest of the city. It'll be really great if the Meet & Greet consist 90% ePlayans, 2% sockpuppets, and 8% folks who just smelled food.

[Bounce530]

It's ok to bring S/O's that are not on the board though, correct? My girlfriend doesn't use this (or any) message boards, but had such a good time meeting so many people that she hears me talking about all the time. She doesn't eat a lot at all, so the food thing is not an issue, but I can't say the same for your absenthe, Doc.

[FeetOfClay]

I will bring some bath salts for sharing. They make your drinks bubble and your farts taste like flowers.

As long as they don't make us chew each other's faces off

[theCryptofishist]

I am bringing a fair amount of my raspberry jam, Doc...you know the red stuff? The heroin of jam stuff? People come to my door with an empty jam jar with that 1000 mile look in their eyes, not daring to beg stuff? Yes, THAT jam. How do you want to handle that? I will give you...lets say, 4 pints, (maybe more). I will leave the decision to you on how to "disburse" it to as many people as possible. I am bringing 8-9 pints total, but I think BDC may get some....so a little birdie has told me (MDFs' raid).

someone should bring some water crackers and everyponybody can have one.

[International Incident]

It's ok to bring S/O's that are not on the board though, correct? My girlfriend doesn't use this (or any) message boards, but had such a good time meeting so many people that she hears me talking about all the time. She doesn't eat a lot at all, so the food thing is not an issue, but I can't say the same for your absenthe, Doc.

Hey Bounce - you sure can bring your S/O.

The deal is, if people attend, they should bring something or help out in some other way.

Cheers

[International Incident]

I was reviewing last year's M&G thread (beginning on page 31) and the post-party comments. Though Jkisha and I may disagree on a number of subjects, he did make a valid point: We need some kind of control over the food. With that said, Squirrelhead has stepped up to the plate and will be head M&G Bouncer. Seeing as he stands 6' 3" and weighs in at 260 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal, that seems like a pretty good place to start. Next I will try to remember to have a portable BBQ of some sort (most likely propane) to heat up things from spam to green-fried tomatoes. With Mel's help---and make no mistake about it, she is in charge---and guidance, we should be able to secure the area near the piano by Felony's RV for secure food service. That would mean having to move the bar, but it's more-or-less portable anyway. I mean, who really is stupid enough to let go of a bottle of absinthe? We welcome your comments and suggestions. We will have no fewer than 2 very large ice chests (60 gallons I believe) for ice, beer, white wine/champagne, and anything else that needs to be kept cold. I will also try and secure the service of Wildman and his liquid nitrogen in order to instantly freeze everything from gooshy ice cream to grapes.

You see, you folks have spoken and we have listened. Now if I can only figure out a way to coax BBS to the back of my RV.

Hey Doc,

Squirelhead may have to fight Foxfur to be lead bouncer....

We have a set up crew to move crap around before the event and to put it back at the end of the event.

The only thing I think that isn't under control is the back of your RV......

much love
Mel

[Savannah]

I think the bouncers should have those little . . . circular mini-trampolines at their disposal, in case literal bouncing is desirous.

[International Incident]

It seems timely to repost this....

Broad parameters as to how the logistics of M&G will run in 2012

1. It will run from 6-9pm on the Thursday night (the extra hour is getting added in so that we can deal with dodgy weather etc) at BDC&WB.
2. It will not be a "private function" by name, but will in effect be a "private function". By this, we will have a roped off area, signs that say "eplaya potluck event" (or something like that) name tags, and some door bitches to hold back the tide of humanity if that is necessary.
3. The gourmet food and special drinks will be served by eplayans in the roped off area - peeps might like to stage the serving of treats in a special order throughout the event - we can deal with that later.
4. Plus 1's welcome.
5. Shy and unregistered eplayan's welcome - just bring something to share, or be involved in some other way - such as being a part of the clean-up crew, serving food, or bringing ice, etc etc.
6. We will have a clean-up crew. I've had some volunteers. I will be in touch with those volunteers and also call for some more. To make the clean up easier we will have a mini-clean up at 7pm and 8pm involving everybody.

And now for some other important things
Food
Yes please.
We won't be having a set meal - some people will be bringing "dinner" like things, others will bring snacky things. I'm thinking special treats should be served by the person that brought them. We can't predict how much food will be there. We expect that there will be a fair bit - but really who knows!

If you are planning to bring something (say, like jam, or vegemite, or marmite) can you bring something to serve it with - like, say, crackers, cheese etc.

So, if you are the kind pf person that needs a proper or large meal in the evening you might want to either eat a little bit before you get to the M&G or bring a can of tuna or something.

If you ingest the bath salts and then chew someones face off because you are hungry i will not be happy.

Drinks
Yep.
People with special tasty libations might like to hold and disperse them to other eplayans. Just for the hell of it.

There will be the usual beer, wine, soft drinks as well.

Clean up
BYO cup, plate, fork

If serving stuff, like plates and bowls, are left at the M&G it will be only held for 24 hours before it gets thrown out.

We have enough mess to deal with.

Let's get this party started
We are getting a few new people interested incoming along - but please encourage others on eplaya to attend.

[International Incident]

I think the bouncers should have those little . . . circular mini-trampolines at their disposal, in case literal bouncing is desirous.

if only that were possible... maybe someone (not me) can bring one?

[SquirrelHead]

Hey Doc,

Squirelhead may have to fight Foxfur to be lead bouncer....

We have a set up crew to move crap around before the event and to put it back at the end of the event.

The only thing I think that isn't under control is the back of your RV......

much love
Mel

I can solve this one easily. Foxfur wins! He has fire gadgets and a safety vest. I can follow his leadership.

[theCryptofishist]

Hey Doc,

Squirelhead may have to fight Foxfur to be lead bouncer....

We have a set up crew to move crap around before the event and to put it back at the end of the event.

The only thing I think that isn't under control is the back of your RV......

much love
Mel

I can solve this one easily. Foxfur wins! He has fire gadgets and a safety vest. I can follow his leadership.

What's he going to do if we get invaded by Camp Uninvited Guest? Ask them to scratch his belly?

[TinkerMom]

I too, have agreed to be a bouncer. Since that's one of my jobs in defaultia.

I am also bringing boneless bbq chicken chunks. I also agree to not having it in the www.

[lazerfox]

I am the supposed to be one of the ladies with the clipboard who pass out the name tags...as long as I get to hold the clipboard I will accept and cherish any and all bouncers

[International Incident]

Ah LF - I'll bring you your very own clipboard

Hey - MDF don't let me forget this....

[lazerfox]

I do believe Tamarakay and I will be bringing some to take with us during our corset survey taking. I can bring it with me just in case it is forgotten.