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Posted: 3/29/2015 5:14:35 PM EDT
6/20/15 - See you guys there!!! Ask the guard at the shack for directions to the Honeysuckle Pavilion. I received word last night that the Crawfish will be bigger than average. So they should make for some excellent eating.
Location: Oak Mountain State Park, Honeysuckle Pavilion! Honeysuckle Pavilion . Please ask the guard at the entrance how to find the pavilion. They should give you a map or direction. Once there, keep your eyes peeled for the ARFCOM posterboard sign. 
Date: June 20 (Saturday). Time: Party kickoff is 10:30AM but food won't start to be gathered until 11AM (we will leave to pick up the crawfish at 11AM) with a entree meal start time of 12PM. We will party until late afternoon (4-5PM) Snacks will be available beforehand. UPDATED INFORMATION AS OF 6 / 8 / 2015 Cost: $20.00 per person. Payment is due at the time of the party so that I can pay the crawfish people.  I am cutting down the overall amount of food as we had a much smaller number of attendees than anticipated. Also, regular park entrance fees apply. All collected money goes to pay the crawfish bill.
Meal Details: This works out roughly to 3lbs of crawfish per person, 1lb of shrimp per person, corn and potatoes. Members here have offered to make Jalapeno Bacon Poppers, bring cutlery & tableware, desserts and drinks. Others have offered to bring sides. Thank you to everyone that has offered to help! this cuts down on the general cost significantly. Alcohol: Oak Mountain does not allow alcohol. Sorry. Tables: We will need some help setting up extra tables. Chairs: Please bring your own chairs - this way you can relax after eating and not worry about sitting on the ground. We will be sending everyone home with leftovers so be sure to bring a cooler.
Need help list (all help is greatly appreciated!!): 3 Tables & tableclothes (newspaper will probably work). Hamburger meat, buns, onions, tomatoes, relish, ketchup, mustard. Hotdog buns and hotdogs. This is food for people or kids who may not want to eat the Crawfish. Sides: Nevermind sides - the potatoes and corncobs will work. Charcoal and a grill (Reddane) Trash bags (Reddane) Games: Would someone like to bring a frisbee or some activities for the kids? ICE: Need 12 ice bags, who is up for it? Snacks: Everyone likes to snack before the meal. Who would like to get a dozen chip bags and some dip? Serving plates (4-5), aluminum foil and plastic wrap. Drinking cups: 100 solo cups. Menu (adding as we go): Snacks: Chips and dip, bugles, Jalapeno Bacon Poppers Entree: Boiled Crawfish, Shrimp, Potatoes and Corn on the cob; hamburgers & hot dogs for those that don't want crawfish. Desserts: Publix cake, apple turnovers plus whatever else anyone brings.
Drinks: Coke, Sprite, Water, Lemonade, Sweetened & Unsweetened Milo's Tea. Sides: Potato Salad, Baked Beans. Corn on the cob and potatoes will take the place of sides. cancel that.
Big Thanks! go out to: Bamabushmaster - bringing plates, cutlery, bibs, tables!!!! rlltd42: Coke - 12 cans, Sprite - 12 cans, Dr. Pepper - 12 cans, Milo's Sweet Tea -1 gallon, Milo's Un-sweeted Tea - 1 gallon, Water - 1 case of bottled water, Lemonade - 1 gallon. JDFranklin: Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Mototard: Big pan of Dreamland BBQ Banana Pudding Reddane's wife: Cake (dessert) Billyhill - hamburgers/hotdogs, buns and related garnishments! Bcauz3y: Loaning use of his pickup & time to help us get the crawfish! Saxplayer - chips and dip! Dimmu + Wife - Apple turnovers! Notso - ICE If I've forgotten to add anyone on the thank you list, please send me an IM and I'll put you up.
After party: I need a few helpers to assist in cleaning up after the event. We want to leave it as clean as we found it.
Thanks folks! Please let me know if you have any suggestions, criticism etc. Confirmed Attendees: Reddane & Wife Bcauz3y & Wife + 3 kids jdfranklin + 1 (+2 possible) Saxplayer Mototard + Wife Notso Dimmu + Wife Otterpop Heycoach rlltd42 Dixielocomotive? BillieHill JBP + Wife Bamabushmaster + wife We are officially full ! |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 5:21:15 PM EDT
[#1]
Food for thought:
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Just to whet your appetite. 
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Posted: 3/29/2015 7:01:55 PM EDT
[#2]
I would be interested. I'm always down for a meet an greet and eat kind of situation. Just let me know when, where and what I need to bring.
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Posted: 3/29/2015 7:51:43 PM EDT
[#3]
I'd be interested. Lets try to make it happen!
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Posted: 3/29/2015 8:59:46 PM EDT
[#4]
Tag. I like parties
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Posted: 3/29/2015 10:51:45 PM EDT
[#5]
I'm down.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 12:21:50 AM EDT
[#6]
I'd probably go.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 2:22:00 AM EDT
[#7]
Where? When? I'd give it a shot.
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Posted: 3/31/2015 10:08:56 AM EDT
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Tentative idea: Rent out a bungalow at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama.. on a Saturday or Sunday. Have the mudbugs, potatoes etc.. plus drinks & dessert catered in. We could grill chicken/hamburgers/hotdogs for those that don't eat crawfish or for the kids of. It would be a BYOB - although I'm not sure what the park regulations are on that.
Games and fun for the whole family. Maybe we can get one of the gazebos near the beach. Cost would be the total simply divided out by those who would like to attend. The more people we have the collectively less expensive it becomes. I don't think we would be looking much beyond 4-500.00 total but I still have yet to precisely calculate serving size and all of the extras :) What do you guys/girls think? please feel free to add-in suggestions on what you would like to see? activities? etc. My thoughts were that if we make this into a success - we could eventually decide whether to open this up to the rest of the AR15 crew.. but that is a decision for much later. Thanks guys! |
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Posted: 3/31/2015 10:17:10 AM EDT
[#9]
Count me in RedDane!
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Posted: 3/31/2015 10:24:55 AM EDT
[#10]
Activities:
Simple badminton without the net (back and forth). Frisbee Beach football (nerf) Velcro toss and catch |
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Posted: 3/31/2015 11:45:52 AM EDT
[#11]
Also there are some really good hiking and mountain biking trails at Oak Mountain. Those could be some early morning activities if anyone is interested.
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Posted: 3/31/2015 12:20:43 PM EDT
[#12]
We could fish at two of the lakes at the end of the road. Last time I went they didn't have trolling motors for rent, just paddles.
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Posted: 4/1/2015 3:20:20 AM EDT
[#13]
I'd definately be interested, it would be very cool to meet you guys, I'm always down for a day at oak mountain
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Posted: 4/1/2015 7:15:38 AM EDT
[#14]
Its a great idea. We are actually renting a gazebo there on Sunday for Easter activities.
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Posted: 4/1/2015 12:40:50 PM EDT
[#15]
The wife and I are in.
Cut down on cost by having everyone bring their own drinks. Just an idea. Also IM sent. 
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Posted: 4/1/2015 1:10:11 PM EDT
[#16]
As long as it doesn't conflict with work/church/scouts, I'll be there.
Looking forward to a date being set, and I can tack this up top once more details are fleshed out (if you want me to). |
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Posted: 4/1/2015 5:10:08 PM EDT
[#17]
I'm in for mudbugs and meeting good people!
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Posted: 4/1/2015 7:14:45 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I'm in for mudbugs and meeting good people! Well, you're going to have to settle for eating mudbugs and meeting people. 
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Posted: 4/1/2015 10:15:32 PM EDT
[#19]
Awesome guys. I'm out of town for a bit but will update when we get back to bham.
Will respond to IMs when back home.
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Posted: 4/2/2015 9:00:34 PM EDT
[#20]
possibly down
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Posted: 4/2/2015 11:42:08 PM EDT
[#21]
In like flyn.
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Posted: 4/3/2015 4:41:21 AM EDT
[#22]
I'm in, work permitting.
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Posted: 4/3/2015 5:16:54 PM EDT
[#23]
I'm interested depending on the date
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Posted: 4/3/2015 5:55:14 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm interested depending on the date  |
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Posted: 4/5/2015 11:17:31 AM EDT
[#25]
The price of crawfish will drop by $1 per pound tomorrow. Lent is over.
Three weeks ago we paid $2.50 per pound because we have friends that raise them commercially. |
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Posted: 4/5/2015 9:02:23 PM EDT
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The price of crawfish will drop by $1 per pound tomorrow. Lent is over. Three weeks ago we paid $2.50 per pound because we have friends that raise them commercially. Awesome!!! maybe we should talk with your friends? do they cater? Back in town - glad to be home in AL thank goodness. So I was thinking about the menu while flying: please add ideas/choices - all input is welcomed: Recognize that I'm not exactly an expert at party planning so I'm playing this one by ear. If anyone can offer insight into making this better/easier/etc. please contribute! :) ------------------ Location: Oak Mountain State Park, Gazebo near water? Date: Not yet determined. Cost: Once the menu & other costs have been finalized the total cost will be broken down to cost per member. So, for example: if the total cost is $500.00 and 50 members show up (not counting kids), it would be $10.00/person. We'll figure out some system for collecting payments, preferably online. Purpose: This is a family friendly event. It is a forum meet & greet with the intention of providing a fun time for members. Plus, it's Crawfish time and who better to enjoy it with than Arfcom members? Drinks: Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Milo's Sweet Tea, Milo's Unsweetend Tea, Lemonade, Water. Alcohol is BYOB. Appetizers: Chips? Bugles ? Spinach or Onion Dips? (suggestions welcome) Entrees: Crawfish & Shrimp prepared Louisiana Cajun Style Included in mix: Corn Cobs, Potatoes Chicken Breasts, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs Hot Dog Buns, Hamburger Buns (suggestions welcome) Sides: (Maybe we can have members bring sides?) Baked beans? Cole Slaw? Garlic or plain French Bread (for helping to mitigate the burn)? Potato Salad? (suggestions welcome) Desserts: Pies? Cobbler w/ice cream? Ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry) ? (suggestions welcome) Condiments: Ketchup, Yellow Mustard, Onions, Tomatoes, Pickles, Relish, Sauerkraut, Mayonnaise, Texas Pete, Sirracha Sauce. Dining: Plates, bowls, forks, knives, spoons, paper towels, bibs (for the crawfish), soap, water, nail brush. Consideration: There will likely not be enough seating. So members are encouraged to bring their own seats. We may have to get additional tables. What else do you guys/gals think we should do? Thanks again for all input.
EDIT: I'm tempted to open this up to our MS, TN and GA members as well? |
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Posted: 4/5/2015 9:35:45 PM EDT
[#27]
Mod, please tack? Thanks!
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Posted: 4/6/2015 6:02:20 PM EDT
[#28]
Sounds fine to me. If you crossed this over with the aldeer guys you could probably have a huge turn out, but then it'd just be "Alabama Internet Guys crawfish boil" :P
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Posted: 4/6/2015 11:16:41 PM EDT
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Mod, please tack? Thanks! Done.
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Posted: 4/8/2015 3:22:33 PM EDT
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Done. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Mod, please tack? Thanks! Done.
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Posted: 4/8/2015 10:10:15 PM EDT
[#31]
In. Hopefully doesn't fall on a drill weekend.
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Posted: 4/13/2015 9:52:43 PM EDT
[#32]
I'm up for it!
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Posted: 4/13/2015 10:01:18 PM EDT
[#33]
My wife makes some good sides, and I can bring whatever.
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Posted: 4/14/2015 4:08:45 PM EDT
[#34]
How's the planning coming along?
I'm getting hungry.
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Posted: 4/14/2015 4:12:19 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How's the planning coming along? I'm getting hungry. |
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Posted: 4/14/2015 8:39:53 PM EDT
[#36]
I'm just stirring the pot with tonight's dinner.
Crawfish etouffee. 
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Posted: 4/15/2015 8:24:39 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm just stirring the pot with tonight's dinner. Crawfish etouffee. http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee439/DimmuDrotinn/DSCN1247_zpsqyhlyhyp.jpg |
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Posted: 4/22/2015 10:18:44 AM EDT
[#38]
Any more info or anything we can do to help facilitate this happening?
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Posted: 4/22/2015 2:05:47 PM EDT
[#39]
OP Updated!
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Posted: 4/22/2015 2:06:07 PM EDT
[#40]
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Just not nice. Although I did have Crawfish enchiladas for lunch yesterday that were pretty tasty. So no pictures of lunch. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm just stirring the pot with tonight's dinner. Crawfish etouffee. http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee439/DimmuDrotinn/DSCN1247_zpsqyhlyhyp.jpg 
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Posted: 4/22/2015 2:22:48 PM EDT
[#41]
Please send me an Instant Message if you plan on going so that I can add you to the list.
The more participants we have, the more fun & less expensive it will be for everyone. |
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Posted: 4/22/2015 5:36:01 PM EDT
[#42]
FWIW, Styx, Def Leppard, and Tesla are playing at Oak Mtn. Amphitheater that evening.
Sadly, I will be out of town that weekend... so I will not be able to attend the get-together nor the concert. 
I do hope y'all have a good time!
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Posted: 4/22/2015 5:43:22 PM EDT
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FWIW, Styx, Def Leppard, and Tesla are playing at Oak Mtn. Amphitheater that evening. Sadly, I will be out of town that weekend... so I will not be able to attend the get-together nor the concert.
I do hope y'all have a good time!
Wow, we need to re-arrange the date then. I'm going to move that date one weekend backward. Thanks for the heads up! I hope that you guys can make it now.
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Posted: 4/22/2015 10:34:03 PM EDT
[#44]
6/20 works better for me too.
Im in |
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Posted: 4/24/2015 7:03:14 PM EDT
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I'm a maybe. Depends on my schedule and we are changing in May so right now I'm clueless. |
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Posted: 4/24/2015 10:33:49 PM EDT
[#46]
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I'm clueless. I thought that was your natural state of mind. |
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Posted: 4/24/2015 10:37:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought that was your natural state of mind. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm clueless. I thought that was your natural state of mind. Real close to it. We're finally going back to 10s. But off lines are changing so I might hit an off day to immediately to right back to work. |
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Posted: 4/25/2015 12:57:29 AM EDT
[#48]
In. What should I bring?
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Posted: 4/25/2015 12:59:06 AM EDT
[#49]
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I'm just stirring the pot with tonight's dinner. Crawfish etouffee. <a href="http://s1227.photobucket.com/user/DimmuDrotinn/media/DSCN1247_zpsqyhlyhyp.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee439/DimmuDrotinn/DSCN1247_zpsqyhlyhyp.jpg</a> I would destroy that. Beautiful. |
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Posted: 4/25/2015 1:09:26 AM EDT
[#50]
I might be able to make it.
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