What are you bringing to the Meet & Greet?

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:39 am

MyDearFriend wrote:Oh (((Tamara))) thank you! Should be plenty of room for paper plates in that Airstream, huh?

And those plates will serve as fuel to toast Ellorum's marshmallows...

Don't you love it when a plan comes together?

said one cat herder, to the other.

you guys are great!!! what a fun idea.
I'll bring something, but, like Risky, not sure what, yet.

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:48 am

delle! forks and spoons?

delle · Post by **delle** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:56 am

They'd have to be plastic. (blech!!)

I'd certainly have time enough to gather up REAL ones by the hundreds at the 2nd hand stores here, but I just couldn't get them there.

I really don't want to show up with something that ends up being a burden, but if they're needed, I will bring them!!!

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:13 am

delle wrote:They'd have to be plastic. (blech!!)

I'd certainly have time enough to gather up REAL ones by the hundreds at the 2nd hand stores here, but I just couldn't get them there.

I really don't want to show up with something that ends up being a burden, but if they're needed, I will bring them!!!

Plastic is fine.

delle · Post by **delle** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:32 am

Plastic it is then.

I'll drop them off earlier in the week, if that's ok.

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:52 am

yep yep delle, that would be fine. and you can check out our new (to us) airstream lol!

delle · Post by **delle** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:56 am

Sweet!!!

I've been following that acquisition quite closely, and not without a certain amount of jealousy I might add. Very much looking forward to seeing it.

Will you be replacing the shag carpet with flooring before heading out?

(if not, REALLY interested in seeing it mid- to late-week. that can NOT be pretty)

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:57 am

ygmir wrote:
MyDearFriend wrote:Oh (((Tamara))) thank you! Should be plenty of room for paper plates in that Airstream, huh?

And those plates will serve as fuel to toast Ellorum's marshmallows...

Don't you love it when a plan comes together?
said one cat herder, to the other.

you guys are great!!! what a fun idea.
I'll bring something, but, like Risky, not sure what, yet.

I'm pretty sure all of this is more preliminary and getting the word out. Probably, closer to the event a more specific and accurate list will be compiled and confirmed.

Minxy · Post by **Minxy** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:04 am

No clue what I'm bringing yet, but it will be yummy and fun!

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:55 am

Might I suggest to anyone that is unsure of what to bring, or because of logistics (flying in from overseas perhaps) find it cumbersome to haul even more stuff out to the playa, bring several bags of ice. Believe me, we always need ice. Ice to ice down beer, put on cocktails, keep white wine and champagne chilled, and so on. And in that regard, white wine and champagne are always a winner. The BDC&WB wine tap will be turned off for this event (in 2005 we kept it on and literally were drunk dry) so let's plan accordingly.

Post by **Savannah** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:11 am

I have spotted compostable or biodegradeable temporary utensils these days. (Compostable will break down much faster; biodegradable is apparently a much broader term). I was given one last year at the Burn, and spotted them at the coffee kiosk at work.

Here is an example:

http://www.biodegradablestore.com/cip/cip_utensils.html

I don't know how affordable they are yet and am still reading, but note that with a temperature limit of 180 degrees and 200 degrees respectively, they should not be used to stir the pasta while it cooks.

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:21 am

Hmmm, I'm definitely going to have to make it this year... I think I'll bring some home brewed beer.

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:45 am

jkisha wrote: I'm pretty sure all of this is more preliminary and getting the word out. Probably, closer to the event a more specific and accurate list will be compiled and confirmed.

Aye aye cap'n I will have that spreadsheet compiled by 12 August for your review sir!

j/k JK but I will be bumping this thread & sending a blizzard of confirmatory PMs in early August... I did say this was in my skill set dude.. so y'all are free to change your minds about sixteen more times each.

Except for mudpuppy000. I want to try your beer.

Oh and may I add: I would much rather you show up with nothing than fail to show up.

Please know that your wonderful self is gift enough, especially if you will sing along with Graidawg.

Mojojita · Post by **Mojojita** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:04 am

goathead wrote:hmmmmm

maybe a little pain and pleasure?

Tequlia, habanero, chevre, icecream.

mmmmMMMMMMmmmmmm

a little fire and ice.

or a
Nice, Single Malt chevre, served in a fresh peach.

OMG! I am in love!

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:09 am

I will bring something...

Mojojita · Post by **Mojojita** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:20 am

I will be glad to bring whatever is needed but am leaning toward iced minted melon balls in ginger. Oh, and drunken tomatoes- cherry tomatoes marinated and injected with bacon vodka with a dry dip of lemon pepper and crumbled bacon!

One thing I can offer is some prep space at my camp beforehand for anyone who needs some room/stove/oven. We are a long hike from Doc's place but we can enlist help to carry stuff over from some of my minions.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:41 am

Savannah wrote:I have spotted compostable or biodegradeable temporary utensils these days. (Compostable will break down much faster; biodegradable is apparently a much broader term). I was given one last year at the Burn, and spotted them at the coffee kiosk at work.

Here is an example:

http://www.biodegradablestore.com/cip/cip_utensils.html

I don't know how affordable they are yet and am still reading, but note that with a temperature limit of 180 degrees and 200 degrees respectively, they should not be used to stir the pasta while it cooks. :)

Compostable. Apparently "biodegradable" means that it will break into tiny pieces, but not necessarily become a healthy part of the circle of nutrients again.

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:47 am

Savannah wrote:I have spotted compostable or biodegradeable temporary utensils these days. (Compostable will break down much faster; biodegradable is apparently a much broader term). I was given one last year at the Burn, and spotted them at the coffee kiosk at work.

Here is an example:

http://www.biodegradablestore.com/cip/cip_utensils.html

I don't know how affordable they are yet and am still reading, but note that with a temperature limit of 180 degrees and 200 degrees respectively, they should not be used to stir the pasta while it cooks.

OK here I go being politically incorrect again, but why bother? With all the gas 50,000 people will be burning to get there, all the generators running all day and all night, all the trash everyone will be hauling out...100 bio degradable sporks would be meaningless. Unless it makes you personally "feel" like you are "helping" the problem. (Except that you'd be wrong.)

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:50 am

MyDearFriend wrote:
jkisha wrote: I'm pretty sure all of this is more preliminary and getting the word out. Probably, closer to the event a more specific and accurate list will be compiled and confirmed.
Aye aye cap'n I will have that spreadsheet compiled by 12 August for your review sir!

j/k JK but I will be bumping this thread & sending a blizzard of confirmatory PMs in early August... I did say this was in my skill set dude.. so y'all are free to change your minds about sixteen more times each. Except for mudpuppy000. I want to try your beer.

Oh and may I add: I would much rather you show up with nothing than fail to show up. Please know that your wonderful self is gift enough, especially if you will sing along with Graidawg.

Am I micro-managing again?

My partner often accuses me of that.

Post by **Sham** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:55 am

delle wrote:I'm extremely embarassed to admit that I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to bring to this, the ONE event that I have had on my calendar since my very first days here.

My main problem is volume and weight restrictions in my packing.

So I was wondering if you had any suggestions....

otherwise I'm likely to show up shamefacedly packing only ice. And toothpicks (the only thing I could think of that's plentiful while still being small and light).

Which just would NOT do in terms of showing my respect to all of you wonderful people!!!!

So. Um..... Help????

Well, you could stop into Costco in Reno and pick up one of their large, circular trays of shrimp. Just a thought!

gerlachedNloaded · Post by **gerlachedNloaded** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:55 am

cannabis absinthe? where dost thou find such a thing?!

absinthe+last years mNg - clothing and all sense of reality=me.
that magic carpet ride from the Hookah Dome to the deep playa was intense...

graidawg · Post by **graidawg** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:05 pm

MyDearFriend wrote:
jkisha wrote: I'm pretty sure all of this is more preliminary and getting the word out. Probably, closer to the event a more specific and accurate list will be compiled and confirmed.
Aye aye cap'n I will have that spreadsheet compiled by 12 August for your review sir!

j/k JK but I will be bumping this thread & sending a blizzard of confirmatory PMs in early August... I did say this was in my skill set dude.. so y'all are free to change your minds about sixteen more times each. Except for mudpuppy000. I want to try your beer.

Oh and may I add: I would much rather you show up with nothing than fail to show up. Please know that your wonderful self is gift enough, especially if you will sing along with Graidawg.

sing? me? oh dear god that's for the end when the mayor wants everyone to go - i'll provide lyrics and song sheets but sing only if you want your ears to bleed and music to be forever destroyed

oh dear goddess please dont let them make me sing i am weak and will do anything a pretty lady asks of me but singing? what did i do to upset you?

MisaBlue · Post by **MisaBlue** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:00 pm

SLIVOVICE (I actually think I will have to mail some of that pre burn, too many orders

)

Dont worry Doc, I will not offer you even a little sip of it

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:01 pm

jkisha wrote: Am I micro-managing again? My partner often accuses me of that.

Not as afar as I can tell, JK, it's just that I find you quite charming sometimes.

edited to add:

MisaBlue wrote:SLIVOVICE (I actually think I will have to mail some of that pre burn, too many orders )

Dont worry Doc, I will not offer you even a little sip of it

Oh great! This is exactly what we should feed Graidawg, to get him to sing.

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:25 pm

MyDearFriend wrote:Except for mudpuppy000. I want to try your beer.

Beer will be there, now I just need to decide what style(s).

Post by **Savannah** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:35 pm

OK here I go being politically incorrect again, but why bother? With all the gas 50,000 people will be burning to get there, all the generators running all day and all night, all the trash everyone will be hauling out...100 bio degradable sporks would be meaningless. Unless it makes you personally "feel" like you are "helping" the problem. (Except that you'd be wrong.)

My comment was for delle, really, not to shame anybody or or insist upon anything whatsoever. If I felt like I could be relied upon 100% to appear, I would have volunteered to bring 'em myself.

I was just trying to be helpful.

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:30 pm

Savannah wrote:
OK here I go being politically incorrect again, but why bother? With all the gas 50,000 people will be burning to get there, all the generators running all day and all night, all the trash everyone will be hauling out...100 bio degradable sporks would be meaningless. Unless it makes you personally "feel" like you are "helping" the problem. (Except that you'd be wrong.)
My comment was for delle, really, not to shame anybody or or insist upon anything whatsoever. If I felt like I could be relied upon 100% to appear, I would have volunteered to bring 'em myself.

I was just trying to be helpful.

Help is always appreciated.

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:32 pm

MyDearFriend wrote:
jkisha wrote: Am I micro-managing again? My partner often accuses me of that.
Not as afar as I can tell, JK, it's just that I find you quite charming sometimes.

Why thank you.

Bounce530 · Post by **Bounce530** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:33 pm

Has anybody seen my "Sierra Nevada" growler that I left at the M&G last year? If I can get it back, I'll once again fill it with some SN goodness that is only aval at the SN brewery, and bring it to the M&G.

Cheyenne · Post by **Cheyenne** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:53 pm

I will bring freshly minted replica roman coins... dressed in full Roman cavalry uniform!