Forum Fest V - FOOD & DRINK SIGNUP

Argie's Wife · 09-10-2008, 07:58 AM

At the posting of this thread, the Form Fest V is just TEN DAYS AWAY! The raffle for charity is shaping up nicely.

Now we need to nail down the details about the food...

Like a family reunion or a church picnic, bring what you think will tickle people's fancy... Some ideas might include casseroles, salads, snack items, desserts, side dishes, and drinks. (No adult beverages.)

We will need plastic silverware, plates, bowls and cups, etc.

(I'll edit this post later with details on what we'll need at The Loon Center for tables, chairs, etc.)

Here's a list of what people have signed up to bring:
Chips & Dip - ghfromaltonbay
Goodie to Be Announced - LoveBites Pastry Shop
Burgers & Dogs - MistyBlue
Soft drinks & water - rrr
Chili (?) - SteveA
Fruit salad - Argie's Wife
Plates, bowls, utensils, etc. - Hermit Cover & Mrs. Hermit Cover
Pasta/Veggie Salad & Stuffed Breads - Redwing
Polish beans - Broadhopper
drinks & ice - IslandAl

fatlazyless · 09-10-2008, 08:59 AM

How's this sound? 25 McChicken sandwiches, individually wrapped and ready for their 30 second, re-microwave zap! .....wrapped & zapped.....what a mcconcept in catering

!

Maybe someone will volunteer a few pizza's ready for a microwave rezap from that House of Pizza in Center Harbor, next to the kayak store?

How about a small keg of vintage, Lucknow beer?

Argie's Wife · 09-10-2008, 03:39 PM

Uh... the "LuckNow" beer falls under adult beverages, so it's banned. (Thank God!)

The sandwiches... if you're serious, I'll update the 1st post of this thread. Please confirm.

Thanks!

Hermit Cover · 09-10-2008, 07:22 PM

I believe there is a kitchen area at the Loon Center....can you confirm...what is there to heat up or keep food warm....or cold?? Are there tables and chairs on site...believe there is?

Argie's Wife · 09-10-2008, 07:40 PM

I went to The Loon Center today and walked the trails with my 3 year old. He actually did really well but wanted NOTHING to do with the inside of the building (and was rather muddy by the time we returned from the walk). There is a large tent behind the building, a covered screen porch to the side of the building with several picnic tables, and who knows whatelse.

It's a nice facility - and if it's nice weather you should bring some comfortable walking shoes and take the trails! It was time well spent today!

I've sent an email to SteveA to ask what sorta kitchen is available (I think there is one... but he will know for sure.) I'll let you know his response....

fatlazyless · 09-10-2008, 08:22 PM

No, I was not really serious about 25 mcchickens and an old keg of beer. Just threw that out for a little comedy.

Maybe a big bowl of granola would hit the spot....yes....a definate winner.....the best quality granola sold at Heath's! I just know it will be very well received!

Argie's Wife · 09-10-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

No, I was not really serious about 25 mcchickens and an old keg of beer. Just threw that out for a little comedy.

Maybe a big bowl of granola would hit the spot....yes....a definate winner.....the best quality granola sold at Heath's! I just know it will be very well received!

One of the best quotes I read on the forum this summer (I think it was in the Boat Speed section) had to do with kayakers being crunchy... like granola... Maybe you can bring us a couple!

Misty Blue · 09-12-2008, 09:17 AM

OK gang. I'm good for some burgers and dogs. I'll bring the mini-Webber.

Deb is donating a kitty pet puff (fluffy bed) for the raffle. (Remember Outlaw?)

For those of you that want to go by boat. I have moorings and dock space available. I'm the 9th house from north to south on the west side of Braun Bay. We'll figure out rides from the house to the Loon Center. If you want to stop by give me a call 455-7178 to RSVP a space.

Skip. I was not kidding about the hot tub. You too, Rattlesnake I Gal and Guy!

The last one in is a rotten egg!

Misty Blue.

SteveA · 09-17-2008, 05:23 AM

I'll have a crock pot full of Chili. (and hot sauce on the side

)

Redwing · 09-17-2008, 12:14 PM

We'll be driving up from Connecticut on Saturday morning, arriving in time to attend the Forum Fest at noon, and will bring a pasta/veggie salad (and will make a donation to the Loon Society) and some stuffed breads from New Haven. Keeping my fingers crossed that we have a beautiful day! Forecast looks good.

Argie's Wife · 09-17-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redwing

We'll be driving up from Connecticut on Saturday morning, arriving in time to attend the Forum Fest at noon, and will bring a pasta/veggie salad (and will make a donation to the Loon Society) and some stuffed breads from New Haven. Keeping my fingers crossed that we have a beautiful day! Forecast looks good.

Thanks Redwing!

Question: What are stuffed breads?

Redwing · 09-18-2008, 09:49 AM

Imagine an elongated Italian bread (similar to a French bread) that is filled with any of the following stuffings: eggplant parm, chicken parm, pepperoni/cheese, spinich/sausage/cheese, broccoli/sausage/cheese....any variety of combinations, but these are the most popular (in our area, at least!) Although they are pre-baked, it is preferable to serve them heated from an oven. Do we know if the Loon Center has an oven? If not, the breads can be served at room temperature.

RLW · 09-18-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redwing

Imagine an elongated Italian bread (similar to a French bread) that is filled with any of the following stuffings: eggplant parm, chicken parm, pepperoni/cheese, spinich/sausage/cheese, broccoli/sausage/cheese....any variety of combinations, but these are the most popular (in our area, at least!) Although they are pre-baked, it is preferable to serve them heated from an oven. Do we know if the Loon Center has an oven? If not, the breads can be served at room temperature.

Man oh man does that ever sound good for both the tummy and the love handles.

BroadHopper · 09-18-2008, 11:08 AM

Polish beans!

Life of the party!

Argie's Wife · 09-18-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Polish beans!

Life of the party!

Team up those Polish beans with SteveA's chili... wait a couple of hours... then a dip in Misty Blue's hot tub and you've got an episode of SURVIVOR in the making right there!

chipj29 · 09-18-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Team up those Polish beans with SteveA's chili... wait a couple of hours... then a dip in Misty Blue's hot tub and you've got an episode of SURVIVOR in the making right there!

And Misty Blue won't use up any electricty, as there will be no need to turn on the jacuzzi!

Pineedles · 09-28-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

And Misty Blue won't use up any electricty, as there will be no need to turn on the jacuzzi!

So,........... Was a jacuzzi in the cards for after the forum? I left before everyone had gone. Maybe this is why there are a lack of pictures?

09-10-2008, 07:58 AM	#1
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Forum Fest V - FOOD & DRINK SIGNUP At the posting of this thread, the Form Fest V is just TEN DAYS AWAY! The raffle for charity is shaping up nicely. Now we need to nail down the details about the food... Like a family reunion or a church picnic, bring what you think will tickle people's fancy... Some ideas might include casseroles, salads, snack items, desserts, side dishes, and drinks. (No adult beverages.) We will need plastic silverware, plates, bowls and cups, etc. (I'll edit this post later with details on what we'll need at The Loon Center for tables, chairs, etc.) Here's a list of what people have signed up to bring: Chips & Dip - ghfromaltonbay Goodie to Be Announced - LoveBites Pastry Shop Burgers & Dogs - MistyBlue Soft drinks & water - rrr Chili (?) - SteveA Fruit salad - Argie's Wife Plates, bowls, utensils, etc. - Hermit Cover & Mrs. Hermit Cover Pasta/Veggie Salad & Stuffed Breads - Redwing Polish beans - Broadhopper drinks & ice - IslandAl Last edited by Argie's Wife; 09-19-2008 at 08:25 AM.

09-10-2008, 08:59 AM	#2
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,755 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,010 Times in 736 Posts	How's this sound? 25 McChicken sandwiches, individually wrapped and ready for their 30 second, re-microwave zap! .....wrapped & zapped.....what a mcconcept in catering! Maybe someone will volunteer a few pizza's ready for a microwave rezap from that House of Pizza in Center Harbor, next to the kayak store? How about a small keg of vintage, Lucknow beer? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

09-10-2008, 07:22 PM	#4
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Kitchen I believe there is a kitchen area at the Loon Center....can you confirm...what is there to heat up or keep food warm....or cold?? Are there tables and chairs on site...believe there is?

09-10-2008, 08:22 PM	#6
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,755 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,010 Times in 736 Posts	No, I was not really serious about 25 mcchickens and an old keg of beer. Just threw that out for a little comedy. Maybe a big bowl of granola would hit the spot....yes....a definate winner.....the best quality granola sold at Heath's! I just know it will be very well received! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

09-12-2008, 09:17 AM	#8
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Let the games begin! OK gang. I'm good for some burgers and dogs. I'll bring the mini-Webber. Deb is donating a kitty pet puff (fluffy bed) for the raffle. (Remember Outlaw?) For those of you that want to go by boat. I have moorings and dock space available. I'm the 9th house from north to south on the west side of Braun Bay. We'll figure out rides from the house to the Loon Center. If you want to stop by give me a call 455-7178 to RSVP a space. Skip. I was not kidding about the hot tub. You too, Rattlesnake I Gal and Guy! The last one in is a rotten egg! Misty Blue.

09-10-2008, 03:39 PM	#3
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Uh... the "LuckNow" beer falls under adult beverages, so it's banned. (Thank God!) The sandwiches... if you're serious, I'll update the 1st post of this thread. Please confirm. Thanks!

09-10-2008, 07:40 PM	#5
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	I went to The Loon Center today and walked the trails with my 3 year old. He actually did really well but wanted NOTHING to do with the inside of the building (and was rather muddy by the time we returned from the walk). There is a large tent behind the building, a covered screen porch to the side of the building with several picnic tables, and who knows whatelse. It's a nice facility - and if it's nice weather you should bring some comfortable walking shoes and take the trails! It was time well spent today! I've sent an email to SteveA to ask what sorta kitchen is available (I think there is one... but he will know for sure.) I'll let you know his response....

09-17-2008, 05:23 AM	#9
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Chili I'll have a crock pot full of Chili. (and hot sauce on the side ) __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

09-17-2008, 12:14 PM	#10
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Pasta/veggie salad We'll be driving up from Connecticut on Saturday morning, arriving in time to attend the Forum Fest at noon, and will bring a pasta/veggie salad (and will make a donation to the Loon Society) and some stuffed breads from New Haven. Keeping my fingers crossed that we have a beautiful day! Forecast looks good.

09-18-2008, 09:49 AM	#12
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Stuffed breads Imagine an elongated Italian bread (similar to a French bread) that is filled with any of the following stuffings: eggplant parm, chicken parm, pepperoni/cheese, spinich/sausage/cheese, broccoli/sausage/cheese....any variety of combinations, but these are the most popular (in our area, at least!) Although they are pre-baked, it is preferable to serve them heated from an oven. Do we know if the Loon Center has an oven? If not, the breads can be served at room temperature.

09-18-2008, 11:08 AM	#14
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,577 Thanks: 3,217 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	I can bring............................. Polish beans! Life of the party! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.