Quoting Ruth Haffly to Michael Loo on 02-28-19 16:50 <=-

I've probably prepped for most of the regular members here,
certainly for all who have attended the echo pics.

we're considering hosting this year--the week end after Labor Day
(which we've done the past couple of years) seems to be a good
time frame. Arrive Thursday, official picnic on Saturday?

Friday outing, Sunday leftovers, Monday abandoning you.

That would work; we have the camper as a "guest cottage" for probably
2 people (short queen bed and a 3/4 size pull out using the couch and
an extra coushion).

Dibs on the queen bed in the camper... (G)

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor cooking.

You are well equipped now... :)

We'll just have to watch out for a hurricane blowing up; it's
still that time of year.

There's no predicting, of course.

I know, but the past couple of years there's been an early September storm. First one missed the area, last year Florence did a lot of
damage to the eastern part of the state, less to our area but we did
get some.

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a chance of
inclement weather.... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

we're considering hosting this year--the week end after Labor

Day RH>> (which we've done the past couple of years) seems to be a
good

time frame. Arrive Thursday, official picnic on Saturday?

Friday outing, Sunday leftovers, Monday abandoning you.

That would work; we have the camper as a "guest cottage" for probably
2 people (short queen bed and a 3/4 size pull out using the couch and
an extra coushion).

Dibs on the queen bed in the camper... (G)

OK, we'll reserve that one for you.

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor cooking.

You are well equipped now... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make s'mores. (G)

We'll just have to watch out for a hurricane blowing up; it's
still that time of year.

There's no predicting, of course.

I know, but the past couple of years there's been an early September storm. First one missed the area, last year Florence did a lot of
damage to the eastern part of the state, less to our area but we did
get some.

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a chance of inclement weather.... ;)

True, just have to keep an eye on the weather and hope no storms develop
in that time frame.

---
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Ruth
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On 03-07-19 21:15, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Nancy Backus about 973 picnics <=-

Dibs on the queen bed in the camper... (G)

OK, we'll reserve that one for you.

We would most likely go to a nearby decent motel/hotel. I hope you will provide some sort of listing of places not too far from you (e.g. 15-20 minutes).


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: PLUM TOMATO TART
Categories: Appetizer
Yield: 40 Servings

1 lg Egg white
3 tb Olive oil
6 Phyllo dough sheets (14x18")
5 ts Breadcrumbs; dry
1/3 c Dijon mustard
1/4 c Parmesan cheese; freshly
--grated
1 lb Plum tomatoes (about 8)
2 tb Parsley; fresh (chopped)
1 ts Thyme; fresh, or 1/2 t drie

Set oven rack on the upper level; preheat to 400 degrees F.
Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with
parchment paper In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 2
Tbsp. olive oil. : Lay a sheet of phyllo on the prepared baking
sheet, and with a pastry
brush, lightly coat the surface with the egg-white mixture. Sprinkle
with 1 tsp. breadcrumbs. Repeat this step, layering 4 more sheets of
phyllo on top and brush with egg-white mixture. To form an edge to
the tart, carefully roll over the edges toward the center, using the
blade of a knife to help you get started.
: With a rubber spatula, spread mustard over the surface of the
dough and sprinkle with cheese. (The tart can be prepared ahead to
this point. Wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Do not thaw before
continuing.) Arrange tomato slices on top in 5 rows of 8 slices each.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Let
cool in the pan for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining
1 Tbsp. olive oil, parsley, garlic and thyme. With your fingers or a
fork, dab some of the herb mixture onto each tomato slice. Slide the
tart onto a serving platter or, if you wish to serve bite-sized
appetizers, slide it onto a cutting board and with a sharp knife or
pizza cutter, cut the tart into squares between the tomato slices.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

32 calories per piece: 1 g protein, 1 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate; 40 mg
sodium; 1 mg cholesterol.

**"The tangy mustard is a pleasing accent to the sweet tomatoes in
this easy-to-prepare appetizer." ~-From Eating Well, May/June 1993.
Downloaded from WWW site:
Gemini & Leo's at www.synapse.net/~gemini/mealmast.html

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Hi Dale,

On 03-07-19 21:15, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Nancy Backus about 973 picnics <=-

Dibs on the queen bed in the camper... (G)

OK, we'll reserve that one for you.

We would most likely go to a nearby decent motel/hotel. I hope you
will provide some sort of listing of places not too far from you (e.g. 15-20 minutes).

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do you
want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton Inn? I
know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for what else is available.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Hi Dale and Ruth,

On (09 Mar 19) Ruth Haffly wrote to Dale Shipp...

We would most likely go to a nearby decent motel/hotel. I hope you
will provide some sort of listing of places not too far from you (e.g. 15-20 minutes).

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for what else
is available.

It would cost a bit more, but there is also the Lion's Gate Bed and
Breakfast in the historical district of the town.
http://www.lionsgatebnb.com

You could also see what comes up on AirBNB. I checked and there are
several options including an entire townhouse with 3 bedrooms and can
have up to 6 guests for $124/night. There are less expensive options
also.
Regards,

Stephen
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On 03-09-19 16:10, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about 973 picnics <=-

We would most likely go to a nearby decent motel/hotel. I hope you
will provide some sort of listing of places not too far from you (e.g. 15-20 minutes).

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for what else
is available.

I'll do a search on those three. Need to have your address to check on distance from your place to a motel/hotel (email to me is fine). I just
saw that Michael is leaning towards the Hampton. He would proably
appreciate having a driver there. I think that we would drive down from
here and so would have a car.


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Bean Dip
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetarian, Mexican, Low-cal, Beans
Yield: 6 Servings

1/4 c Green Chilies, diced
1/4 c Tomato Sauce -or- Mild Chili
-Salsa (green or red)
4 Green Onions, chopped
1/4 ts To 1/2 ts Cumin
1/2 Garlic Clove, minced
30 oz Can Refried Beans

Keywords: Diabetic

This dip makes a marvelous burrito filling. Simply spoon the bean dip
inside a warm tortilla and roll up. For an even easier bean dip,
combine several tablespoons of salsa with refried beans and serve
with tortilla chips.

Low-Fat Cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Combine chilies, tomato sauce, onions and seasonings in a saucepan
and cook until onions are tender.

Add beans and cook approximately 8 minutes.

Serve either hot or cold; top with grated low-fat cheese if desired.

Yield: 16 servings, 4 cups

One Serving = 4 tablespoons (without cheese) Calories: 76 Protein: 4
g Fat: 1 g Carbohydrate: 12 g Fiber: 6.4 g* Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium:
: 302 mg Potassium: 262 mg

Exchange: 1 Starch/Bread
From: [mme] Gourmet

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Hi Dale,

We would most likely go to a nearby decent motel/hotel. I hope you
will provide some sort of listing of places not too far from you (e.g. 15-20 minutes).

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for what else
is available.

I'll do a search on those three. Need to have your address to check
on distance from your place to a motel/hotel (email to me is fine). I just saw that Michael is leaning towards the Hampton. He would
proably
appreciate having a driver there. I think that we would drive down
from here and so would have a car.

I'll send the our address in an e-mail but most everything in town is
probably 10 minutes or less from where we live. WF is growing but
there's still a lot of small town feel to it.

Title: Bean Dip
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetarian, Mexican, Low-cal, Beans
Yield: 6 Servings

1/4 c Green Chilies, diced
1/4 c Tomato Sauce -or- Mild Chili
-Salsa (green or red)
4 Green Onions, chopped
1/4 ts To 1/2 ts Cumin
1/2 Garlic Clove, minced
30 oz Can Refried Beans

Keywords: Diabetic

This dip makes a marvelous burrito filling. Simply spoon the bean
dip inside a warm tortilla and roll up. For an even easier bean dip,
combine several tablespoons of salsa with refried beans and serve
with tortilla chips.

Low-Fat Cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Personally, I'd go with full fat cheese. (G)

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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On 03-11-19 17:00, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about 973 picnics <=-

I'll do a search on those three. Need to have your address to check
on distance from your place to a motel/hotel (email to me is fine). I just saw that Michael is leaning towards the Hampton. He would

I'll send the our address in an e-mail but most everything in town is probably 10 minutes or less from where we live. WF is growing but
there's still a lot of small town feel to it.

Got it -- thanks.

Title: Bean Dip

<<SNIP>>

Low-Fat Cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Personally, I'd go with full fat cheese. (G)

WHAT? You don't like orange plastic in your bean dip? [sarcastic mode
off]

I totally agree with you. The very few times we have tried low fat
cheese, it was without any redeeming qualities.

Here is something that sounds like a decent use for your leftover smoked turkey.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Filo Pastries with Smoked Turkey and Mushrooms
Categories: Snacks, Appetizers, Low cholest, Low cal
Yield: 15 servings

1 c Minced mushrooms
2 Cloves garlic -- minced
1/4 c Minced onion
1/4 c Sherry
1 ts Olive oil
3 tb Chopped parsley
1/2 c Crumbled feta cheese
1/4 c Grated low-fat mozzarella
-cheese
1/4 ts Dried oregano
1/4 ts Dried thyme
1/4 lb Finely minced smoked turkey
-or ham -- trimmed of fat
15 Sheets filo dough
1/3 c Unsalted butter -- melted

1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute mushrooms, garlic,
and onion in sherry and olive oil until soft. Add parsley, feta,
mozzarella, oregano, thyme, and turkey. Remove from heat.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil two 9- by 12-inch baking
sheets.

3. Lay filo dough on a clean, dry surface. Cut each sheet in half
widthwise to make 30 smaller sheets. Stack them evenly on top of each
other, and cover with a piece of plastic wrap and a slightly dampened
dish towel as you do the next step.

4. Butter 1 sheet and cut into 3 long strips. Lay the 3 strips on top
of each other. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the lower right
section near the edge. Fold bottom right corner of filo over filling
to meet left edge, creating a small triangle. Continue folding
pastry, as you would a flag, until you reach the top. You will end up
with a triangle-shaped pastry.

5. Lightly butter top of filled triangle and place on prepared baking
sheet. Repeat process until all the filling has been used.

6. Bake pastries until golden (20 minutes). Serve warm.

Makes 30 pastries.

NOTES : Spoonfuls of savory filling are layered on thin filo dough,
which is then folded into triangles. Prepare the pastries ahead and
freeze for entertaining.

Recipe By :

From: George Elting Date: 01-28-00
Cooking

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-07-19 21:15 <=-

we're considering hosting this year--the week end after Labor
Day (which we've done the past couple of years) seems to be a
good time frame. Arrive Thursday, official picnic on Saturday?

Friday outing, Sunday leftovers, Monday abandoning you.

That would work; we have the camper as a "guest cottage" for
probably 2 people (short queen bed and a 3/4 size pull out
using the couch and an extra coushion).

Dibs on the queen bed in the camper... (G)

OK, we'll reserve that one for you.

Thanks... :) I don't mind sharing the rest of the space...

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor cooking.

You are well equipped now... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make s'mores. (G)

Dunno if I've ever had s'mores at an echo picnic before... ;)

We'll just have to watch out for a hurricane blowing up; it's
still that time of year.

There's no predicting, of course.

I know, but the past couple of years there's been an early
September storm. First one missed the area, last year Florence
did a lot of damage to the eastern part of the state, less to
our area but we did get some.

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a chance
of inclement weather.... ;)

True, just have to keep an eye on the weather and hope no storms
develop in that time frame.

Yup... and have alternate plans for indoor activities... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Dale,

I'll do a search on those three. Need to have your address to check
on distance from your place to a motel/hotel (email to me is fine). I just saw that Michael is leaning towards the Hampton. He would

I'll send the our address in an e-mail but most everything in town is probably 10 minutes or less from where we live. WF is growing but
there's still a lot of small town feel to it.

Got it -- thanks.

And if you've done any looking, you'll see that we've got a good
assortment not that far away.

Title: Bean Dip
<<SNIP>>
Low-Fat Cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Personally, I'd go with full fat cheese. (G)

WHAT? You don't like orange plastic in your bean dip? [sarcastic
mode off]

I totally agree with you. The very few times we have tried low fat cheese, it was without any redeeming qualities.

We tried some years ago and vowed "never again".

Here is something that sounds like a decent use for your leftover
smoked turkey.

Have to remember it next time we smoke a turkey. Steve has a couple of
(former) corned beefs on the new smoker at the moment. They're a few
degrees away from becoming pastrami.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Hi Nancy,

That would work; we have the camper as a "guest cottage" for
probably 2 people (short queen bed and a 3/4 size pull out
using the couch and an extra coushion).

Dibs on the queen bed in the camper... (G)

OK, we'll reserve that one for you.

Thanks... :) I don't mind sharing the rest of the space...

Space for another person to sleep there, plus kitchen space.

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor cooking.

You are well equipped now... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make s'mores. (G)

Dunno if I've ever had s'mores at an echo picnic before... ;)

First time for everything. (G)

did a lot of damage to the eastern part of the state, less to
our area but we did get some.

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a

chance NB>> of inclement weather.... ;)

True, just have to keep an eye on the weather and hope no storms
develop in that time frame.

Yup... and have alternate plans for indoor activities... ;)

I'm sure we can come up with something. (G)

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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On 03-14-19 16:32, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about 973 picnics <=-

I'll do a search on those three. Need to have your address to check
on distance from your place to a motel/hotel (email to me is fine). I just saw that Michael is leaning towards the Hampton. He would

I'll send the our address in an e-mail but most everything in town is probably 10 minutes or less from where we live. WF is growing but
there's still a lot of small town feel to it.

Got it -- thanks.

And if you've done any looking, you'll see that we've got a good assortment not that far away.

All of the ones you mentioned are within a ten minute drive according to
Google maps. When it gets closer to time, we'll research the various
features to decide.


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Onion Pick Up Sticks
Categories: Appetizer, Stick, Onion
Yield: 1 servings

1/2 c Butter or margarine,
-softened
2 tb Onion soup mix
1/2 ts Lemon pepper
1 1/3 c All purpose flour
2 c Shredded sharp cheddar
-cheese, room temperature

Blend butter, onion soup mix, and lemon pepper thoroughly. Stir in
flour and cheese. Knead until well mixed. On floured board, roll
dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3x1-1/2 inch strips. Place on
greased baking sheets. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes. Makes about
84 strips.

PER STRIP
Calories 30, protein 1 gm, carbo 2 gm, fat 2 gm, chol 6 mg, sodium 48
mg.

Origin: Watkins Fook Gifts Cookbook
Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Aug/94.
From: Sharon Stevens Date: 08-29-94

MMMMM


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Hi Dale,

I'll do a search on those three. Need to have your address to check
on distance from your place to a motel/hotel (email to me is fine). I just saw that Michael is leaning towards the Hampton. He would

I'll send the our address in an e-mail but most everything in town is probably 10 minutes or less from where we live. WF is growing but
there's still a lot of small town feel to it.

Got it -- thanks.

And if you've done any looking, you'll see that we've got a good assortment not that far away.

All of the ones you mentioned are within a ten minute drive according
to Google maps. When it gets closer to time, we'll research the
various
features to decide.

Sounds good to me. I'm not aware of anything special planned in town for
that week end that would fill up the motels so you should find room at
the inn. Farmer's market will still be going strong on Saturday, worth wandering down to take a look at, if you're interested.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-14-19 17:29 <=-

That would work; we have the camper as a "guest cottage" for
probably 2 people (short queen bed and a 3/4 size pull out
using the couch and an extra coushion).

Dibs on the queen bed in the camper... (G)

OK, we'll reserve that one for you.

Thanks... :) I don't mind sharing the rest of the space...

Space for another person to sleep there, plus kitchen space.

Yup... :)

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor cooking.

You are well equipped now... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make
s'mores. (G)

Dunno if I've ever had s'mores at an echo picnic before... ;)

First time for everything. (G)

True... :)

did a lot of damage to the eastern part of the state, less to
our area but we did get some.

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a
chance of inclement weather.... ;)

True, just have to keep an eye on the weather and hope no storms
develop in that time frame.

Yup... and have alternate plans for indoor activities... ;)

I'm sure we can come up with something. (G)

Yup, I'm sure we can.... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

using the couch and an extra cushion).

Dibs on the queen bed in the camper... (G)

OK, we'll reserve that one for you.

Thanks... :) I don't mind sharing the rest of the space...

Space for another person to sleep there, plus kitchen space.

Yup... :)

It also has a small fridge that will be used as needed over the week
end. I think we'll probably put drinks in coolers and just buy ice as
needed for them.

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor cooking.

You are well equipped now... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make
s'mores. (G)

Dunno if I've ever had s'mores at an echo picnic before... ;)

First time for everything. (G)

True... :)

Don't know why we can't have them.

did a lot of damage to the eastern part of the state, less to
our area but we did get some.

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a
chance of inclement weather.... ;)

True, just have to keep an eye on the weather and hope no storms
develop in that time frame.

Yup... and have alternate plans for indoor activities... ;)

I'm sure we can come up with something. (G)

Yup, I'm sure we can.... :)

There are museums and such like in Raleigh (a small one in WF) but we
probably won't head that way, except possibly for a restaurant. Have to
decide what kind of place to go to on Friday night.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-20-19 21:18 <=-

using the couch and an extra cushion).

Dibs on the queen bed in the camper... (G)

OK, we'll reserve that one for you.

Thanks... :) I don't mind sharing the rest of the space...

Space for another person to sleep there, plus kitchen space.

Yup... :)

It also has a small fridge that will be used as needed over the week
end. I think we'll probably put drinks in coolers and just buy ice as needed for them.

That would work... :)

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor cooking.

You are well equipped now... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make
s'mores. (G)

Dunno if I've ever had s'mores at an echo picnic before... ;)

First time for everything. (G)

True... :)

Don't know why we can't have them.

No reason at all... :)

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a
chance of inclement weather.... ;)

True, just have to keep an eye on the weather and hope no storms
develop in that time frame.

Yup... and have alternate plans for indoor activities... ;)

I'm sure we can come up with something. (G)

Yup, I'm sure we can.... :)

There are museums and such like in Raleigh (a small one in WF) but we probably won't head that way, except possibly for a restaurant. Have
to decide what kind of place to go to on Friday night.

We've got time... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

OK, we'll reserve that one for you.

Thanks... :) I don't mind sharing the rest of the space...

Space for another person to sleep there, plus kitchen space.

Yup... :)

It also has a small fridge that will be used as needed over the week
end. I think we'll probably put drinks in coolers and just buy ice as needed for them.

That would work... :)

We'll have to fit coolers, etc in and around, wherever we can.

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor

cooking. NB>>>> You are well equipped now... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make
s'mores. (G)

Dunno if I've ever had s'mores at an echo picnic before... ;)

First time for everything. (G)

True... :)

Don't know why we can't have them.

No reason at all... :)

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a
chance of inclement weather.... ;)

True, just have to keep an eye on the weather and hope no

storms RH>>> develop in that time frame.

Yup... and have alternate plans for indoor activities... ;)

I'm sure we can come up with something. (G)

Yup, I'm sure we can.... :)

There are museums and such like in Raleigh (a small one in WF) but we probably won't head that way, except possibly for a restaurant. Have
to decide what kind of place to go to on Friday night.

We've got time... ;)

And we'll be doing a lot of looking in the next few months.

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Re: Re: 973 picnics
By: NANCY BACKUS to RUTH HAFFLY on Wed Mar 06 2019 02:52 pm

we're considering hosting this year--the week end after Labor Day
(which we've done the past couple of years) seems to be a good
time frame. Arrive Thursday, official picnic on Saturday?

Friday outing, Sunday leftovers, Monday abandoning you.

We'll just have to watch out for a hurricane blowing up; it's
still that time of year.

There's no predicting, of course.

I know, but the past couple of years there's been an early September
storm. First one missed the area, last year Florence did a lot of
damage to the eastern part of the state, less to our area but we did
get some.

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a chance of inclement weather.... ;)

Yup. I'm nominially on for this one as is Sean (pretty sure it was him).

It's more like if I can take Friday off so drive down Thursday. Possibility of sudden change (work related) but not that likely I will have to travel just then.

xxcarol
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Re: 973 picnics
By: Ruth Haffly to Dale Shipp on Sat Mar 09 2019 04:10 pm

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for what else is available.

If you can find one ot too ratty that has smoking rooms, let me know?
xxcarol
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 03-27-19 15:56 <=-

Space for another person to sleep there, plus kitchen space.

Yup... :)

It also has a small fridge that will be used as needed over the
week end. I think we'll probably put drinks in coolers and just
buy ice as needed for them.

That would work... :)

We'll have to fit coolers, etc in and around, wherever we can.

But not where people will trip on them... ;)

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor
cooking.

You are well equipped now... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make
s'mores. (G)

Dunno if I've ever had s'mores at an echo picnic before... ;)

First time for everything. (G)

True... :)

Don't know why we can't have them.

No reason at all... :)

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Well, yeah, that would certainly put a damper on things... :)

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a
chance of inclement weather.... ;)

True, just have to keep an eye on the weather and hope no
storms develop in that time frame.

Yup... and have alternate plans for indoor activities... ;)

I'm sure we can come up with something. (G)

Yup, I'm sure we can.... :)

There are museums and such like in Raleigh (a small one in WF)
but we probably won't head that way, except possibly for a
restaurant. Have to decide what kind of place to go to on Friday
night.

We've got time... ;)

And we'll be doing a lot of looking in the next few months.

And no doubt having a lot of fun doing it... :) When I was looking, I
had lots of choices already and had to whittle it down... and then make
sure that my final choices would be able to accomodate our group on a
possibly busy Friday night.... :)

ttyl neb

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On 04-01-19 19:26, Carol Shenkenberger <=-
spoke to Ruth Haffly about 973 picnics <=-

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for what else is available.

If you can find one ot too ratty that has smoking rooms, let me know?

We have booked a moderate townhouse via Orbitz, about two miles from
Ruth's house. Cost was about the same as the Hampton. Everything we
looked at was a no smoking facility -- most are these days. I thought
that you were trying to quit -- or was that just Janis?


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Five Dahl Soup
Categories: Soup, Indian, Vegetarian
Yield: 1 servings

3 tb Mung beans
3 tb Pigeon peas
3 tb Yellow split peas
3 tb Green split peas
3 tb Chick peas
7 c Stock
1 ts Turmeric
1 tb Coriander
1 tb Shredded ginger
3 tb Ghee
1 ts Salt
4 oz Fresh spinach
2 ts Whole cumin seeds
2 ts Minced green chilies
1 Bay leaf
1/4 ts Cayenne
1/2 ts Garam masala
2 tb Chopped coriander

Sort & wash the legumes. Combine in a bowl & soak in hot water for 1
hour. Drain.

Combine the legumes with the stock, turmeric, coriander, ginger root
& 1 tb of the ghee in a large pot. Bring to a boil & simmer covered
for 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally.

Remove the pot from the heat, add the salt & beat with a whisk till
the soup is quite smooth. Add the coarsely chopped spinach & cook
gently for 10 minutes.

Heat the reamining ghee. When hot, add the cumin & chilies. Fry for
20 seconds then add the bay leaf, asafetida & cayenne. A few seconds
later, add 3 tb water. Cook for a minute or so & then pour into the
soup. Sprinkle in the garam masala & coriander & serve.

Yamuna Devi, "The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking"
From: Mark Satterly Date: 05-30-94

MMMMM


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Hi Carol,

Re: 973 picnics
By: Ruth Haffly to Dale Shipp on Sat Mar 09 2019 04:10 pm

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for what else is available.

If you can find one ot too ratty that has smoking rooms, let me know?

Will do--checked out Sleep Inn already. They are a totally smoke free
place so wouldn't work for you. The other 2 I listed above are a bit
pricier, don't know yet what their policies are. I'll also check on the possibility of a military discount.

There's still one bed available in our camper but that's also 100% smoke
free, as is the house.

We're this close [], hopefully you will be able to make the picnic this
year.

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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Hi Nancy,

It also has a small fridge that will be used as needed over the
week end. I think we'll probably put drinks in coolers and just
buy ice as needed for them.

That would work... :)

We'll have to fit coolers, etc in and around, wherever we can.

But not where people will trip on them... ;)

For sure, no! If it's good weather, they can go out on the deck.

Steve has a new pellet grill/smoker plus the electric
smoker and "green egg" (not the real one, a different maker)
so, if the weather is good, we can do a lot of outdoor
cooking.

You are well equipped now... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make
s'mores. (G)

Dunno if I've ever had s'mores at an echo picnic before... ;)

First time for everything. (G)

True... :)

Don't know why we can't have them.

No reason at all... :)

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Well, yeah, that would certainly put a damper on things... :)

But, we know it won't be snow. (G)

Yup... and have alternate plans for indoor activities... ;)

I'm sure we can come up with something. (G)

Yup, I'm sure we can.... :)

There are museums and such like in Raleigh (a small one in WF)
but we probably won't head that way, except possibly for a
restaurant. Have to decide what kind of place to go to on Friday
night.

We've got time... ;)

And we'll be doing a lot of looking in the next few months.

And no doubt having a lot of fun doing it... :) When I was looking,
I had lots of choices already and had to whittle it down... and then
make sure that my final choices would be able to accomodate our group
on a
possibly busy Friday night.... :)

Have to see what the final head count is before we make a final decision
on where to go. A couple of places are small but the food is worth
it--if we can make a reservation. Time will tell.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Carol Shenkenberger to Nancy Backus on 04-01-19 19:22 <=-

We'll just have to watch out for a hurricane blowing up; it's
still that time of year.

There's no predicting, of course.

I know, but the past couple of years there's been an early September
storm. First one missed the area, last year Florence did a lot of
damage to the eastern part of the state, less to our area but we did
get some.

Wherever we are, and pretty much whenever, there's always a chance of
inclement weather.... ;)

Yup. I'm nominially on for this one as is Sean (pretty sure it was
him).

Hope you do make it this year.... 'twould be good to see you again... :)

It's more like if I can take Friday off so drive down Thursday. Possibility of sudden change (work related) but not that likely I will have to travel just then.

Sounds good... (G)

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-02-19 13:45 <=-

It also has a small fridge that will be used as needed over the
week end. I think we'll probably put drinks in coolers and just
buy ice as needed for them.

That would work... :)

We'll have to fit coolers, etc in and around, wherever we can.

But not where people will trip on them... ;)

For sure, no! If it's good weather, they can go out on the deck.

That should work... :)

Quite so, we also bought a fire pit today so we can make
s'mores. (G)

Dunno if I've ever had s'mores at an echo picnic before... ;)

First time for everything. (G)

True... :)

Don't know why we can't have them.

No reason at all... :)

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Well, yeah, that would certainly put a damper on things... :)

But, we know it won't be snow. (G)

Most likely, not, anyway.... (G)

Yup... and have alternate plans for indoor activities... ;)

I'm sure we can come up with something. (G)

Yup, I'm sure we can.... :)

There are museums and such like in Raleigh (a small one in WF)
but we probably won't head that way, except possibly for a
restaurant. Have to decide what kind of place to go to on Friday
night.

We've got time... ;)

And we'll be doing a lot of looking in the next few months.

And no doubt having a lot of fun doing it... :) When I was
looking, I had lots of choices already and had to whittle it
down... and then make sure that my final choices would be able
to accomodate our group on a possibly busy Friday night.... :)

Have to see what the final head count is before we make a final
decision on where to go. A couple of places are small but the food is worth it--if we can make a reservation. Time will tell.

Indeed it will... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Carol,

On (01 Apr 19) Carol Shenkenberger wrote to Ruth Haffly...

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for what else is available.

If you can find one ot too ratty that has smoking rooms, let me know?

See the email sent separately.
Regards,

Stephen
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Hi Nancy,

buy ice as needed for them.

That would work... :)

We'll have to fit coolers, etc in and around, wherever we can.

But not where people will trip on them... ;)

For sure, no! If it's good weather, they can go out on the deck.

That should work... :)

I think Steve is going to try to rig up some sort of shade tarp for the
week end over the deck. Should help also if we have rain.

No reason at all... :)

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Well, yeah, that would certainly put a damper on things... :)

But, we know it won't be snow. (G)

Most likely, not, anyway.... (G)

Unless we put up some sort of canopy over the fire pit area.

We've got time... ;)

And we'll be doing a lot of looking in the next few months.

And no doubt having a lot of fun doing it... :) When I was
looking, I had lots of choices already and had to whittle it
down... and then make sure that my final choices would be able
to accomodate our group on a possibly busy Friday night.... :)

Have to see what the final head count is before we make a final
decision on where to go. A couple of places are small but the food is worth it--if we can make a reservation. Time will tell.

Indeed it will... :)

So far it looks like a small-ish group again.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-06-19 14:28 <=-

buy ice as needed for them.

That would work... :)

We'll have to fit coolers, etc in and around, wherever we can.

But not where people will trip on them... ;)

For sure, no! If it's good weather, they can go out on the deck.

That should work... :)

I think Steve is going to try to rig up some sort of shade tarp for
the week end over the deck. Should help also if we have rain.

Good idea... :)

No reason at all... :)

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Well, yeah, that would certainly put a damper on things... :)

But, we know it won't be snow. (G)

Most likely, not, anyway.... (G)

Unless we put up some sort of canopy over the fire pit area.

That could work....

We've got time... ;)

And we'll be doing a lot of looking in the next few months.

And no doubt having a lot of fun doing it... :) When I was
looking, I had lots of choices already and had to whittle it
down... and then make sure that my final choices would be able
to accomodate our group on a possibly busy Friday night.... :)

Have to see what the final head count is before we make a final
decision on where to go. A couple of places are small but the
food is worth it--if we can make a reservation. Time will tell.

Indeed it will... :)

So far it looks like a small-ish group again.

I'm counting 6-8 at the moment.... more could decide to come in the
meantime, though... maybe my brother will be close enough, if he's not
off on some project far away... I'll at least let him know when it
is.... ;)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

We'll have to fit coolers, etc in and around, wherever we can.

But not where people will trip on them... ;)

For sure, no! If it's good weather, they can go out on the deck.

That should work... :)

I think Steve is going to try to rig up some sort of shade tarp for
the week end over the deck. Should help also if we have rain.

Good idea... :)

And, being a temporary one, we won't have to get permits, etc from the
town of WF.

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Well, yeah, that would certainly put a damper on things... :)

But, we know it won't be snow. (G)

Most likely, not, anyway.... (G)

Unless we put up some sort of canopy over the fire pit area.

That could work....

After we figure out where to put the pit, and how to arrainge seating.

down... and then make sure that my final choices would be able
to accomodate our group on a possibly busy Friday night.... :)

Have to see what the final head count is before we make a final
decision on where to go. A couple of places are small but the
food is worth it--if we can make a reservation. Time will tell.

Indeed it will... :)

So far it looks like a small-ish group again.

I'm counting 6-8 at the moment.... more could decide to come in the meantime, though... maybe my brother will be close enough, if he's not
off on some project far away... I'll at least let him know when it
is.... ;)

OK, your count is about what I'm getting. It would be nice if your
brother could come also--how far from WF is he?

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Ruth
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Re: Re: 973 picnics
By: Dale Shipp to Carol Shenkenberger on Tue Apr 02 2019 01:56 am

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do
you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton
Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for
what else is available.

If you can find one ot too ratty that has smoking rooms, let me
know?

We have booked a moderate townhouse via Orbitz, about two miles from Ruth's house. Cost was about the same as the Hampton. Everything we
looked at was a no smoking facility -- most are these days. I thought
that you were trying to quit -- or was that just Janis?

THey found one for me. Quite workable. The way to quit is not to suddenly get a non-smoking facility.
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Re: 973 picnics
By: Ruth Haffly to Carol Shenkenberger on Tue Apr 02 2019 01:08 pm

Re: 973 picnics
By: Ruth Haffly to Dale Shipp on Sat Mar 09 2019 04:10 pm

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do
you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton
Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for
what else is available.

If you can find one ot too ratty that has smoking rooms, let me
know?

Will do--checked out Sleep Inn already. They are a totally smoke free place so wouldn't work for you. The other 2 I listed above are a bit pricier, don't know yet what their policies are. I'll also check on the possibility of a military discount.

There's still one bed available in our camper but that's also 100% smoke free, as is the house.

We're this close [], hopefully you will be able to make the picnic this year.

Should work! On the smoke free, I do not mind at all smoking outside. What I find untenable is when a place says you can't even smoke outside or in your own car in the parking lot. I figure at your place, I'll just take a break and smoke in my car now and again.
xxcarol
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Hi Carol,

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live.

Do RH>> you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton RH>> Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for RH>> what else is available.

If you can find one ot too ratty that has smoking rooms, let me
know?

Will do--checked out Sleep Inn already. They are a totally smoke free place so wouldn't work for you. The other 2 I listed above are a bit pricier, don't know yet what their policies are. I'll also check on the possibility of a military discount.

There's still one bed available in our camper but that's also 100% smoke free, as is the house.

We're this close [], hopefully you will be able to make the picnic this year.

Should work! On the smoke free, I do not mind at all smoking outside. What I find untenable is when a place says you can't even smoke

My sister, a heavy smoker, had that problem with our daughters' high
school graduation. No smoking was allowed on the school grounds so she
had to go several hours without. First time she and family came to visit
us on Fort Huachuca, as they pulled onto post, my BIL said "this is a
federal installation, no smoking allowed". She started to go into panic
mode until he added that the rule didn't apply for quarters--but she did
have the curtesy to go outside at our place.

outside or in your own car in the parking lot. I figure at your place, I'll just take a break and smoke in my car now and again.

No problem, and if the weather is nice enough, we've enough yard space
that you can smoke in the fresh air. We'll probably have a couple of
smokers and a grill going anyway, maybe the fire pit later on in the
evening also. Looking forward to seeing you again.

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-10-19 14:21 <=-

We'll have to fit coolers, etc in and around, wherever we can.

But not where people will trip on them... ;)

For sure, no! If it's good weather, they can go out on the deck.

That should work... :)

I think Steve is going to try to rig up some sort of shade tarp
for the week end over the deck. Should help also if we have rain.

Good idea... :)

And, being a temporary one, we won't have to get permits, etc from the town of WF.

That's a useful thing... :)

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Well, yeah, that would certainly put a damper on things... :)

But, we know it won't be snow. (G)

Most likely, not, anyway.... (G)

Unless we put up some sort of canopy over the fire pit area.

That could work....

After we figure out where to put the pit, and how to arrainge seating.

True... that would need to come first... :)

down... and then make sure that my final choices would be able
to accomodate our group on a possibly busy Friday night.... :)

Have to see what the final head count is before we make a final
decision on where to go. A couple of places are small but the
food is worth it--if we can make a reservation. Time will tell.

Indeed it will... :)

So far it looks like a small-ish group again.

I'm counting 6-8 at the moment.... more could decide to come in
the meantime, though... maybe my brother will be close enough,
if he's not off on some project far away... I'll at least let him
know when it is.... ;)

OK, your count is about what I'm getting. It would be nice if your
brother could come also--how far from WF is he?

He lives in the Tri-Cities area where Sean is... in Bristol VA/TN to be exact.... He could be on a project closer, though... or one much
farther away.... :) I need to call him sometime soon... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

For sure, no! If it's good weather, they can go out on the

deck. NB>>> That should work... :)

I think Steve is going to try to rig up some sort of shade tarp
for the week end over the deck. Should help also if we have

rain. NB>> Good idea... :)

And, being a temporary one, we won't have to get permits, etc from the town of WF.

That's a useful thing... :)

Very much so. The town dropped the cost of permits for a number of
things last year but major construction jobs still need them.

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Well, yeah, that would certainly put a damper on things... :)

But, we know it won't be snow. (G)

Most likely, not, anyway.... (G)

Unless we put up some sort of canopy over the fire pit area.

That could work....

After we figure out where to put the pit, and how to arrainge seating.

True... that would need to come first... :)

May have to sit elbowtoelbowtoelbow if it's raining. (G)

down... and then make sure that my final choices would be able
to accomodate our group on a possibly busy Friday night.... :)

Have to see what the final head count is before we make a final
decision on where to go. A couple of places are small but the
food is worth it--if we can make a reservation. Time will tell.

Indeed it will... :)

So far it looks like a small-ish group again.

I'm counting 6-8 at the moment.... more could decide to come in
the meantime, though... maybe my brother will be close enough,
if he's not off on some project far away... I'll at least let

him NB>> know when it is.... ;)

OK, your count is about what I'm getting. It would be nice if your
brother could come also--how far from WF is he?

He lives in the Tri-Cities area where Sean is... in Bristol VA/TN to
be exact.... He could be on a project closer, though... or one much farther away.... :) I need to call him sometime soon... :)

OK, sounds good.

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-18-19 15:14 <=-

I think Steve is going to try to rig up some sort of shade tarp
for the week end over the deck. Should help also if we have
rain.

Good idea... :)

And, being a temporary one, we won't have to get permits, etc
from the town of WF.

That's a useful thing... :)

Very much so. The town dropped the cost of permits for a number of
things last year but major construction jobs still need them.

Which is as it should be... :) Not just for the town's revenues, but
also a way of keeping quality up... :)

Unless it's dumping down rain.

Well, yeah, that would certainly put a damper on things... :)

But, we know it won't be snow. (G)

Most likely, not, anyway.... (G)

Unless we put up some sort of canopy over the fire pit area.

That could work....

After we figure out where to put the pit, and how to arrainge
seating.

True... that would need to come first... :)

May have to sit elbowtoelbowtoelbow if it's raining. (G)

Or send someone out, as a designated marshmallow roaster... ;)

So far it looks like a small-ish group again.

I'm counting 6-8 at the moment.... more could decide to come in
the meantime, though... maybe my brother will be close enough,
if he's not off on some project far away... I'll at least let
him know when it is.... ;)

OK, your count is about what I'm getting. It would be nice if
your brother could come also--how far from WF is he?

He lives in the Tri-Cities area where Sean is... in Bristol VA/TN
to be exact.... He could be on a project closer, though... or one
much farther away.... :) I need to call him sometime soon... :)

OK, sounds good.

I talked to him Friday... He said to send him an email with the details,
but that it is too early to tell whether or not he'd be available... He
did say that he'd be glad for it to work out... He did enjoy the picnic
he got to part of, at Shipps... ;)

ttyl neb

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Re: 973 picnics
By: Ruth Haffly to Carol Shenkenberger on Sun Apr 14 2019 07:44 pm

Hi Carol,

There are several in WF that aren't too far from where we live. Do RH>> you want something like Sleep Inn, Courtyard by Marriott or Hampton RH>> Inn? I know that those 3 are in WF, have to keep my eyes open for RH>> what else is available.

If you can find one ot too ratty that has smoking rooms, let me
know?

Will do--checked out Sleep Inn already. They are a totally smoke free place so wouldn't work for you. The other 2 I listed above are a bit pricier, don't know yet what their policies are. I'll also check on the possibility of a military discount.

There's still one bed available in our camper but that's also 100% smok free, as is the house.

We're this close [], hopefully you will be able to make the picnic this year.

Should work! On the smoke free, I do not mind at all smoking outside. What I find untenable is when a place says you can't even smoke

My sister, a heavy smoker, had that problem with our daughters' high
school graduation. No smoking was allowed on the school grounds so she
had to go several hours without. First time she and family came to visit
us on Fort Huachuca, as they pulled onto post, my BIL said "this is a federal installation, no smoking allowed". She started to go into panic
mode until he added that the rule didn't apply for quarters--but she did have the curtesy to go outside at our place.

outside or in your own car in the parking lot. I figure at your place, I'll just take a break and smoke in my car now and again.

No problem, and if the weather is nice enough, we've enough yard space
that you can smoke in the fresh air. We'll probably have a couple of
smokers and a grill going anyway, maybe the fire pit later on in the
evening also. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Thanks! I got email too.

I'm back up from an awkward crash that should have taken only 2 days to get back from, but took 7. The OS on the spare was not correctly installed and the work arounds were pretty significant. I didn't have an XP Pro CD to fix it (one is on order now along with another XP box).

Don't worry on price of the hotel. I'm not rich but not strapped for anything now but time (grin). Appreciate you thinking of it though!

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Hi Nancy,

And, being a temporary one, we won't have to get permits, etc
from the town of WF.

That's a useful thing... :)

Very much so. The town dropped the cost of permits for a number of
things last year but major construction jobs still need them.

Which is as it should be... :) Not just for the town's revenues, but
also a way of keeping quality up... :)

Making sure the job is done right.

Unless we put up some sort of canopy over the fire pit area.

That could work....

After we figure out where to put the pit, and how to arrainge
seating.

True... that would need to come first... :)

May have to sit elbowtoelbowtoelbow if it's raining. (G)

Or send someone out, as a designated marshmallow roaster... ;)

Special order marshmallows? It sounds like something Steve or Michael
would do. (G)

So far it looks like a small-ish group again.

I'm counting 6-8 at the moment.... more could decide to come in
the meantime, though... maybe my brother will be close enough,
if he's not off on some project far away... I'll at least let
him know when it is.... ;)

OK, your count is about what I'm getting. It would be nice if
your brother could come also--how far from WF is he?

He lives in the Tri-Cities area where Sean is... in Bristol

VA/TN NB>> to be exact.... He could be on a project closer,
though... or one NB>> much farther away.... :) I need to call him sometime soon... :)

OK, sounds good.

I talked to him Friday... He said to send him an email with the
details, but that it is too early to tell whether or not he'd be available... He did say that he'd be glad for it to work out... He did enjoy the picnic he got to part of, at Shipps... ;)

OK--earliest arrival time is Thursday afternoon, September 26. Shopping,
sight seeing, etc with dinner out on Friday. Picnic on Saturday, time
TBD. Sunday the 29th--assemble about 12:30 for left overs, etc. Final
split of left overs, farewells on Monday, Spetember 30.

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Hi Carol,

outside or in your own car in the parking lot. I figure at your place, I'll just take a break and smoke in my car now and again.

No problem, and if the weather is nice enough, we've enough yard space
that you can smoke in the fresh air. We'll probably have a couple of
smokers and a grill going anyway, maybe the fire pit later on in the
evening also. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Thanks! I got email too.

I'm back up from an awkward crash that should have taken only 2 days
to get back from, but took 7. The OS on the spare was not correctly installed and the work arounds were pretty significant. I didn't have
an XP Pro CD to fix it (one is on order now along with another XP
box).

No fun. My Fido was down on Monday but back up the next day. I don't
mind short outages but if it's more than about 3 days, my fingers get
antsy. That's why I'm glad Steve can solve (most of, but not all) my
computer problems. He's also good about doing updates.

Don't worry on price of the hotel. I'm not rich but not strapped for anything now but time (grin). Appreciate you thinking of it though!

What this town needs are a few reasonably priced B&Bs. With the seminary
and college in town, it would be nice to have alternatives to motels.
I'd like to see a reduction in number of fast food places but that
ain't gonna happen. (G)

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Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 04-24-19 16:21 <=-

And, being a temporary one, we won't have to get permits, etc
from the town of WF.

That's a useful thing... :)

Very much so. The town dropped the cost of permits for a number
of things last year but major construction jobs still need them.

Which is as it should be... :) Not just for the town's revenues,
but also a way of keeping quality up... :)

Making sure the job is done right.

Exactly... :)

Unless we put up some sort of canopy over the fire pit area.

That could work....

After we figure out where to put the pit, and how to arrainge
seating.

True... that would need to come first... :)

May have to sit elbowtoelbowtoelbow if it's raining. (G)

Or send someone out, as a designated marshmallow roaster... ;)

Special order marshmallows? It sounds like something Steve or Michael would do. (G)

Probably... :)

So far it looks like a small-ish group again.

I'm counting 6-8 at the moment.... more could decide to come in
the meantime, though... maybe my brother will be close enough,
if he's not off on some project far away... I'll at least let
him know when it is.... ;)

OK, your count is about what I'm getting. It would be nice if
your brother could come also--how far from WF is he?

He lives in the Tri-Cities area where Sean is... in Bristol
VA/TN to be exact.... He could be on a project closer,
though... or one much farther away.... :) I need to call him
sometime soon... :)

OK, sounds good.

I talked to him Friday... He said to send him an email with the
details, but that it is too early to tell whether or not he'd be
available... He did say that he'd be glad for it to work out...
He did enjoy the picnic he got to part of, at Shipps... ;)

OK--earliest arrival time is Thursday afternoon, September 26.
Shopping, sight seeing, etc with dinner out on Friday. Picnic on
Saturday, time TBD. Sunday the 29th--assemble about 12:30 for left
overs, etc. Final split of left overs, farewells on Monday, September
30.

I'll pass that along... :)

ttyl neb

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Hi Nancy,

Very much so. The town dropped the cost of permits for a number
of things last year but major construction jobs still need them.

Which is as it should be... :) Not just for the town's

revenues, NB>> but also a way of keeping quality up... :)

Making sure the job is done right.

Exactly... :)

Unless we put up some sort of canopy over the fire pit area.

That could work....

After we figure out where to put the pit, and how to arrainge
seating.

True... that would need to come first... :)

May have to sit elbowtoelbowtoelbow if it's raining. (G)

Or send someone out, as a designated marshmallow roaster... ;)

Special order marshmallows? It sounds like something Steve or Michael would do. (G)

Probably... :)

Of the group, I can see those two being the most apt to do special order marshmallows.

I talked to him Friday... He said to send him an email with the
details, but that it is too early to tell whether or not he'd be
available... He did say that he'd be glad for it to work out...
He did enjoy the picnic he got to part of, at Shipps... ;)

OK--earliest arrival time is Thursday afternoon, September 26.
Shopping, sight seeing, etc with dinner out on Friday. Picnic on
Saturday, time TBD. Sunday the 29th--assemble about 12:30 for left
overs, etc. Final split of left overs, farewells on Monday, September
30.

I'll pass that along... :)

OK, I'm also sending it to xxCarol in this packet.


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