South Florida Spring Gathering - Apr. 28-30 W/Pics . ("You Missed It" )

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At this time we will not be coming. We have some really crazy family matters to deal with in May that will take me away from home for almost 2 weeks. So we are going to do a "couples" weekend with just wife and me. The thing she wants to do is the same weekend as the Spring Gathering. We enjoy the Fall Gathering and hanging out with everyone, but we want to focus on each other for the weekend. Besides I need to give someone else a chance to hold the rib title for a short time.

If anything changes I'll let you know. I hope everyone has a great time.
 
If we do the ribs for lunch that means we'd have to get started at 6ish in the morning... not thinking to many people gonna want to get up that early after Fri, night... so for me.. I vote no on that...

Ms Carol.. If you want to bring seasoning for B'fast sausage I'll grab a pack of butts and grind them up ??

I have some homemade bacon I will bring as well ...

I'm thinking for B'fast Sun. morning we do the omelet buffet deal... Zip lock bag with your name on it .. put some eggs in it and then walk down through the line that has bowls of diced ham, sausage,bacon,peppers, onions, tomatoes,cheese, whatever.... add what you want to your baggie and then have it cooked ... ??
 
If we do the ribs for lunch that means we'd have to get started at 6ish in the morning... not thinking to many people gonna want to get up that early after Fri, night... so for me.. I vote no on that...

Ms Carol.. If you want to bring seasoning for B'fast sausage I'll grab a pack of butts and grind them up ??

I have some homemade bacon I will bring as well ...

I'm thinking for B'fast Sun. morning we do the omelet buffet deal... Zip lock bag with your name on it .. put some eggs in it and then walk down through the line that has bowls of diced ham, sausage,bacon,peppers, onions, tomatoes,cheese, whatever.... add what you want to your baggie and then have it cooked ... ??
Good Point on the Ribs...maybe shooting for 4-5pm would be better. I just know the traffic jam we usually get ourselves into with the cook-off, others foods, rallying the random judges,etc..

I like the ziplock omelette idea! Brings me back to the boyscout days
 
I will be cancelling my reservation either today or tomorrow so if anyone is interested in reserving it, let me know. All my energy has been towards the repair of my truck with a new rear end installed, a transfer case I need to rebuild and an overdrive section of the transmission I need to rebuild and install.  if I only had more time....
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Well Joe.. it sucks that you aren't gonna make it... was looking forward to your apple pie.. eeerrr... I meant... looking forward to seeing ya.... glad to hear your truck is on the road to recovery ...


OHHHHH DONNNNNN ... chime in bub.. you coming ???
 
Well Guys & Gals, it looks like Judy & I won't be able to make the gathering.

Her family is having a reunion in Sarasota the same weekend, and we are kinda obligated to go over there to it.

Hopefully I'll see you all in the fall.

Al
 
Been a little crazy for me as well...this is the first weekend i'm staying home in awhile. Looking forward to relaxing. 

Looking forward to the Gathering.....anything we need to still hash out?

Did we figure out all the meals?
 
 
Well Guys & Gals, it looks like Judy & I won't be able to make the gathering.

Her family is having a reunion in Sarasota the same weekend, and we are kinda obligated to go over there to it.

Hopefully I'll see you all in the fall.

Al
Dang Al - was looking forward to meeting you....maybe this fall.
 
Anyone with a truck or trailer that is bringing campfire wood that I can get to bring some for me that I'll pay you for?  Along those lines - is there a burn ban in that county, or are those exclusive of camping situations?  Something to think about.

We're noobs to this event, and have some soccer logistics to figure out.  How secure is the area if I come over and set up Friday and leave stuff around that it will be there on Saturday.  Not saying y'all are thieves...just the campground in general.  We're right in the middle of everyone and activity so I would think it would be OK -but don't want to take chances if I don't need to.

Thanks - looking forward to meeting everyone.
 
Bobcat ... Glad to have you join us... as for security.. as you say you are in the middle of everything so your stuff will be watched... We've not had any problems with thievery... now if you leave something out that looks like I could use .. well it might be missing come morning... :biggrin: (just kidding) ...

Good thinking about the burn ban.. gonna call and inquire about it here shortly ... I'm gonna be bringing some wood and I think Triple Q is as well ... we might be able to hook you up... If not your more than welcome to join the rest of us around the community campfire ...
 
Well Guys & Gals, it looks like Judy & I won't be able to make the gathering.
Her family is having a reunion in Sarasota the same weekend, and we are kinda obligated to go over there to it.
Hopefully I'll see you all in the fall.

Al

Now you know your gonna be missed.. we were all looking forward to drinking a beer or 20 with ya ...
 
Been a little crazy for me as well...this is the first weekend i'm staying home in awhile. Looking forward to relaxing. 

Looking forward to the Gathering.....anything we need to still hash out?

Did we figure out all the meals?

Doug... The only thing I'm really planning on is the ribs.. as for everything else.. whatever happens happens ... :biggrin:
 
Doug... The only thing I'm really planning on is the ribs.. as for everything else.. whatever happens happens ...
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sounds good to me!

@bobcats110  - As Keith said, there will be people around so we can keep an eye out.

As for the burn ban....the firepits are enclosed so i think we'd avoid the ban? But calling and checking is still a good idea 
 
 
sounds good to me!

@bobcats110  - As Keith said, there will be people around so we can keep an eye out.

As for the burn ban....the firepits are enclosed so i think we'd avoid the ban? But calling and checking is still a good idea 
Doug and Keith - thanks for the reply on my questions above.  Feeling better about setting up Friday and meeting some of youand leaving it until Saturday when I return with the family.  And if anyone needs anything, they are welcome to it.  Especially the 18" Weber Smokey Mountain.  I'll just need it when I get back Saturday, hopefully around noonish.
 
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