Thanks, Jim. We're happy to contribute. No problem. Better spend a few bucks each than risk getting soaked. Plus, if you assemble today, and it rains before the party, the grass underneath won't be as wet.

Really looking forward to tomorrow,
Ronna

I'd pay for a ticket for the couch in Jim's Rec Room!

I am afraid I (+1) have to bail. I just accepted a project from a repeat client that I have to turn around by Sunday. Unfortunately, my need for money outweighs my want to roast pig and socialize. I am sure you all will have an epic time. Sorry this is last minute but it cant be helped.

I'm in to help out with the tent costs!

Count me in for the tent contribution.

More than happy to contribute to the tent, too. Thanks for getting everything together. We plan to get there by 10ish to help.

thanks folks,

sorry for the additional cost, but I think it will be for the better.

Ive got the tent, im not sure if I can get it set up tonight. takes about an hour and 2-3 folks. Luckily it has not rained much at all out here today. the sun is actually out now.

HEading to get the pig in about 45 minutes.

Also going to prep my 50 ABT's tonight as well.

jimswside wrote:
If folks are willing to chip in on the $95 charge that would be great. works out to maybe a dollar or two each.
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Put me down for $20, I'm happy to contribute, plus I'm bringing my rain boots and extra dry underwear just in case

Good proactive step with the tent and, sure, we'll throw in.

jimswside wrote:yep @ my house(not a huge house), or garage.

I have heard fun things about garage parties (drinking).

Put up the tent near the garage so we can freely pass between the both of them.

We're happy to chip in with the big tent too, -GREAT idea!
not sure if we'll be able to bring our pop-up,
Our daughter has our van (overnight)
It won't fit in either of the 2 cars that are left. (we tried)
It's about 5 feet long.
If anyone else is driving out from the Deerfield area and can take it that'd be fine.
Otherwise if we can arrange a car swap between now and 11 AM we'll bring it, but if not...so sorry.

Got cups. Some insurance plastic silverware. And $$ to contribute toward the pig, the tent, and any other needful items. Thanks for all your time and effort--I'd say we owe you big time even before the weather forecast got factored in.

thanks folks,

beautiful night out west, sunny and I am getting in a quick run on the yard with the John Deere.

Tent will be out back by the cooking area(close to my buddies ash pit).

Anyone who wants to come out a little ealry to help set up the tent would be cool. Yard is dry, no mud/grass mix like last year.

I have the pig, and it is injected some pics to follow as soon as I am done mowing.

The man's a mensch!

And, should anyone need a last-minute ride, I'll be leaving Andersonville circa 10:30/11 am. PM me tonight.

Gypsy Boy wrote:The man's a mensch!

I had to google "mensch", thanks.

really happy with the pig, 93 lbs, $147. injected and sleeping with the fishes in my fish cooler.

how you doin'?:









injected:

numbers are down to about 58, a good looking group again this year. thanks to all who are making the effort to come out and share time/food/drink with fellow LTHr's, thats what its all about imho.

Probably be around 70 +/- with neighbors and other friends I have invited.

fixin' to crash soon. see y'all tomorrow, and thanks again.

Rest well Jim.

Thanks for all of your hard work.

See you tomorrow

Scrambling to get it together before tomorrow, definitely going to be there but still haven't hit 100% preparedness yet. The keg of beer I'm bringing, it's not as good as I might have hoped. It's an ESB basically, but I used a yeast strain I haven't used before and it seems to have fermented a bit hot and developed a bit of an off flavor. I could call it a "Belgian-style ESB" I guess. I'm still bringing it, as the off flavor really only hits you the first and maybe second sip you take and then fades into the background, still a drinkable beer but not representative of my best work and a bit disappointing for me personally. Also I'm thinking it might still make a good beer for shandys so I'll see about bringing some lemonade for mixing.

I'm also bringing some bottles for sampling of a couple more beers I have, an experimental ale called "Breakfast" that I've gotten a lot of good feedback on, and a habanero stout that I just bottled a week ago that is quite spicy but also very tasty.

Food-wise, Mindy is making a family recipe for a strawberry and pretzel dessert salad that I think is pretty tasty, and I'm working up a couple of things, still planning to bring the smoker but probably not getting too ambitious. We'll get there as early as we can, Jim, and I'll help out however I can, but like I said we're going through some last minute chaos and I'm not sure how early that will be. Definitely kicking in some bucks for the pig and tent and etc. though.

I'm really looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Jim--love that you googled "mensch"--when I saw the post I was going to PM you the def And you are!@!

MH and I should be there by 11:00 or so...

We're bringing a special treat--triple wood-smoked Evan Williams Special--yes we did say wood-smoked. Details to follow. It's the shizzle.

See ya soon!!

I've got the 10' X 10' pop-up canopy in the car if it still might be needed.

Of course, Jim... we're happy to contribute for the tent as well as for the pig.

You're working your butt off for this, you shouldn't be out any cash for it. We'll try to get there early, but not too sure.

Mike

I'm back after having been immersed in a project all week. I've got to make my beans this morning (this is the first chance I've had to do it), so I won't be there too early. Count me in for pitching in for the tent. I'm also bringing a personal sized tailgating popup in case it's needed.

Getting a few things done at Toons and grabbing Da Beef! Then we will be on our way. Hope the wife's Jamaican Beef Patties make the trip! They smell awesome!

Jim,

Definitely happy to pitch in for the tent.
Thank you for all your work - greatly appreciated.

Jyoti

Hi,

If there are 60 people attending, why doesn't everyone pitch in $1.50 to $2.00 pp toward the tent.

Regards,
Cathy

Cathy2 wrote:Hi,

If there are 60 people attending, why doesn't everyone pitch in $1.50 to $2.00 pp toward the tent.

Regards,
Cathy

Pig = $3
Tent = $2

A Great Day in the Country? = Priceless!

everything sounds good folks,

20 x 20 tent is up, pig has been in the La Caja for a little over an hour. (2) 10 x 10 canopies are covering the smoker/grill/La Caja area.

Just gotta make the ABT's, and get the drinks on ice.

if anyone needs help with directions, call my cell.

Weather is hot and sticky, cant tell if its raining or if the air is just saturated. Ground is damp, but nowwhere near as bad as alast year. Bug spray is recommended although the bugs kind of disapperared when the charcoal got smoking.

The Bride has canceled, though I will still be there - she mumbled something unconvincing about having to work. Where are her priorities?

See y'all soon.

Fifille and I are looking forward to heading down, thanks to Jim for the ok! Since it's a lack of planning day for us, we'll bring some pork n' beans from Smoque,