2nd annual BR.com roadtrip!!!

[Guest the_muddy_man]

Actually it is more like takes the squigilly road for a while til you get to the big road

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Ron, you could probably appreciate the program Fluke has. When it comes to Fork, it was a well documented flooding. The maps are so chock full of "previous" detail, it's over-whelming to a UPS driver who knows how to use a good street map like noone else but when it comes to this thing,...geeez!

The program Fluke has puts actual pictures to what the map is showing you as it was well photographed before, during and after flooding. Holding tanks, buildings, bridges, roads, fences.......LOADED

Take the blue road up a little ways and turn down- now that's a classic

[Alpster]

Ron, you  could probably appreciate the program Fluke has.

Yea, I probably won't be able to resist it. After Christmes I will examine my monetary predicament and see if I can fit it in. I have 36" wide laser plotter in my office and can print maps at any scale as long as the software is agreeable. We'll see.

Ronnie

[RiskKid.]

Not to worry gents. The BassMobile has a Garmin 2820 on the dash. I am more worried about Muddy falling in love with that sexy voice that tells you where to turn. BTW when your looking at the contour maps of Lake fork, I make contour maps for a living. I am a Land Surveyor and although most of my work is residential construction I have done a couple of lakes here in NJ and some ocean & bay topography. I have a particular fondness for maps (good ones that is).

Ronnie

Hey Ronnie,  Just tell Muddy that the Garmin girls name is Ms. Shimano, that way you can be sure he'll leave it alone and you'll have no worries  

[Guest the_muddy_man]

As long as she is not wearing pinstripes

[Gatorbassman]

Ron, you could probably appreciate the program Fluke has.

Yea, I probably won't be able to resist it. After Christmes I will examine my monetary predicament and see if I can fit it in. I have 36" wide laser plotter in my office and can print maps at any scale as long as the software is agreeable. We'll see.

Ronnie

It uses Adobe Reader so it's .pdf  8-)

[Guest the_muddy_man]

OK who is cookin what? Is this food gonna be for one night when we all eat together or are we each gonna feed everyone on a given night I think it would be good to have who is ever cooking to make their particular speciality and we can serve it up Buffet style all on one night ?/' IDEAS PLEASE

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Well, lets see who is bringing what.

If I remember correctly,

Matt_fly is doing brisket with all the fixins

RW is doing bar-b-que?  Don't remember

Muddy has the Italian feast.

That sounds like a full dinner, 3 seperate nights.

SO YOU KNOW

AVID is taking care of tracking logistics and keeping a calendar of the week.  Lets get this resolved and he can post info for the dinners.   Figure we could plan to meet for dinners at 7pm?

[Alpster]

I was planning to make Gumbo. Should I PM Avid?

Ronnie

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Yes.  All people doing a dinner should contact Avid via PM and set up which night.

We are now accepting reservations... ;D

Table for 2 waterfront please

[Guest avid]

Well I guess I'm in Charge of scheduling the communal meals.  

I got PM's from Alpster and Muddyman.  They are traveling together and are in contact with each other so I suggested they choose the day that works best for them. I guess 7 pm sounds good.

The big question is where?

I wasn't at Lake fork last year so have no idea if their is a picnic ground, at the RV where they are staying or, the possiblity of asking the lodge or Captains paradise if they would let us use a private room.

Totally open to suggestions here guys.

avid, the cajun pasta guru.

[Guest avid]

Update on group pigouts.

The Fishermans cove marina has graciously offered the use of a large room where we can have the communal feasts.

time will be 7 pm

Dates to be announced shortly.

I have heard from Alpster (The cajun cookout)  and Muddyman (cafe Italiano)

Anyone else planning to cook for the "guys n gals" should PM me right away.

PS  This is a strictly formal affair.  Meaning you are expected to hose the bass slime off your boots before entering the Grand Ballroom.

Beverages can be purchased at the Inn.

avid

[roadwarrior]

PM sent.

BTW, I am doing chilli & hoagies, not BBQ.

[Guest the_muddy_man]

First of all the map thing Is the gulf of Mexico that blue thing that looks like a big lake

Alpster is stoppin by on the 23. I will have a good idea of what day and time we arrive You pisano know that gravy freezes well so we will make the meatballs and sausage here then all I have to do is boil the macaroni down there and break out the Romano cheese Have to find a place close to the Fork that sells something resembeling Italian bread

[roadwarrior]

Yeah, well as you drive across "fly-over" country, some of the frontier outposts have grocery stores and even bakeries! On the otherhand, you could bring your own, bread will keep just fine for a few days.

BTW,

A few I-tallyuns must have escaped from New York. There are a few colonies out here in the "Territories." I rescued my wife from a branch of The Family in St. Louis. "Back in the day" her relatives ran whiskey for Capone out of Chicago.

[Guest the_muddy_man]

My Old Parish Mary Star of the Sea , on Court Street Brookly has Capone's Baptisimal and Mariage Certificates hanging on the wall. Great place for Gangster Memoribillia

Anyway the bread where I live is horrible. I wanted to get it from Mazzola,s bakery in Brooklyn but thats 3 days before we leave and another 23 days on the road Semolina Bread will resemble cannon balls we will figure something out

Later Dominick

[Guest avid]

Meals update.

So far this is what I have.

Alpster making gumbo

Muddyman making pasta

RW making chile& Hoagies

Rumor has it that there is a brisket in the oven, but not yet confirmed.

Dinners will be at 7pm in the Bar/partyroom of the Fishermans cove marina

My understanding is that the Marina is NOT providing any dishes, silverware etc.

but am also awaiting confirmation on that

I will post the schedule of what dish is being served which evening.

At that time I will request all members of the group to pm me with thier intentions as to which nights they will be joining the group.  This is important because the cooks need an estimate of how many meals to prepare.  

I expect everyone will want to be at each of the gatherings.  It will be great fun and the perfect opportunity for us to all get together.

avid

[Alpster]

This is a strictly formal affair.  Meaning you are expected to hose the bass slime off your boots before entering the Grand Ballroom.

You mean we have to wear some kind of shoes??? Man, you weren't kidding about the formal suff. It will be OK, I'm sure I can borrow some.

Ronnie

[Matt Fly]

Fellow Bassers,

No rumors here, unless I'm very ill, you couldn't keep me away from Fork and Friends.

It would be an honor for me to bring a brisket or two on any night asked.

Keith, or Fletchero as some know him by has Pm'ed me awhile back asking if he could be of assistance in providing some things.  Please keep him in mind also.

Matt

[Guest avid]

The Meal Deal

Monday - Alpsters Cajun Kitchen

Tuesday - Muddymans Cafe Italiano

Wednesday - Kent's country chili and Hoagies

Thursday - Matt Fly's Texas Brisket/beans + from Fletchero

All meals at 7pm in the fishermans Cove Marina

The Marina is supplying us with a free room but nothing else. I'm sure the chefs would appreciate any assistance with paper goods and plastic forks, spoons etc.

Unless your mother is coming please clean up after yourself.

Beverages can be brought in, but it would be a nice way to say "thanks" to the Marina people if you bought a coke or beer at their bar.

OK Lake Forkers, let's hear from y'all. shout out to avid pm style so I can give our master chefs an idea of how many fixins they needs to make.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Avid, you're doing a great job, thanks from all of us.

I will be at every meal,...count on it. I am flying so I won't be cooking anything but if I can assist in helping anyone with the cost, just holler.

A key point about this social affair also is to share our knowledge from the day.  Even if you plan on making your own plan for dinner, still be sure to come by around 7 and pick or nibble and get in on the knowledge pool for the day.  Sharing is everything, it's what BR is about.  Between ALL of us, surely SOMEONE will find a fish,lol.

[Alpster]

Avid, you're doing a great job, thanks from all of us.

Can I get a AMEN from the choir? You da man Avid.

Ronnie

[Guest the_muddy_man]

Hey Avid GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!! AN MUCH APRECIATED> Here is the deal the meatballs will not be 3 meats they will only be beef and pork with the Pignoli nuts and raisins. The amount of fellas eating and ladies, and the price of veal nixed the veal. However I can assure all they will still be great. I have a butcher shop ,back home in Brooklyn that I will get both hot and sweet Italian sausage. The folks that boought my family's Pizza Place from is getting me cans of tomatoes and paste. What I need to know is a ball park figure of how many we wi'll be feeding I need this info by Mid January so i can start cooking and freezing  The macaroni will either be rotoni or Rigatoni and the grated cheese wioll be Imported Romano

Hey Roadwarrior does shimano make chili powder

[RiskKid.]

Can I get a AMEN from the choir? You da man Avid.

Ronnie

AMEN...from a member of the BR choir

[Guest avid]

The responses are already coming in.  It's looking very good in terms of numbers of folks attending all the meals.  Also have had offers to bring paper goods and some addtional side dish type foods.

As for paper products - Absolutely guys, bring em.  Our Chef's are buying and cooking it would be great if we could assist with paper goods, plastic ware etc. So bring em on down.  As far as a side dish or a few bucks to help pay for the meal, I'll leave that to the individuals.  If you want to make a food assist to a particular meal then by all means pm the cook and work it out.  If you want to offer a few bucks, again that's between you and the cook.

Please keep the confirmations coming in.  I can tell you already it's going to be a great turnout and lot's of fun.  It will also be THE place to get the skinny on the bassin so BE THERE OR BE SQUARE.