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Title: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: mikesmiph on March 30, 2012, 08:10:27 PM
Ok, we'll have our feast again this year. I'll bring the grills, charcoal, burgers and dogs. And, before anyone says anything, I'll bring something to light the coals with too. LOL. Need the staples, buns, condiments, plates, plastic ware, napkins. Anything edible, we will eat. Lets get some donations from as many people that can. Last year, we ate like pigs. Please post on here what you will bring. I'll keep track, and a couple weeks from the tourney, I'll see what we still need.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: tjrock on March 31, 2012, 06:10:30 AM
I'll bring plates, plasticware and napkins
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: LAPORTE on March 31, 2012, 08:04:29 AM
Ill bring the Buns
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: huston on March 31, 2012, 08:45:46 AM
I'll bring bottled water and a dessert.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: mikesmiph on March 31, 2012, 09:06:30 AM
Awesome start for just a few hours posted. I'm getting hungry already.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on March 31, 2012, 11:50:45 PM
   Like I posted in the other thread,  let's just make sure we have plates and cheese, because I'm not running to the store three times this year.  lolol
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: bassfan586 on April 01, 2012, 01:15:39 AM
I will bring a couple bags of chips
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 01, 2012, 02:11:39 AM
Quote from: Firefighter Jeff on March 31, 2012, 11:50:45 PM
   Like I posted in the other thread,  let's just make sure we have plates and cheese, because I'm not running to the store three times this year.  lolol

We should have several spaced-out reminders on this one... I actually found the plates later. I guess they turned invisible temporarily or something?!?
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mike S. on April 01, 2012, 07:24:41 PM
Hmmmmm........I wonder who that was aimed at? ???  I'm still undecided on that one. Tell you what, I will get ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, and pickles.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: mikesmiph on April 01, 2012, 08:52:09 PM
I might wear a Speedo while I'm cooking
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Cy on April 01, 2012, 09:36:51 PM
Quote from: Firefighter Jeff on March 31, 2012, 11:50:45 PM
   Like I posted in the other thread,  let's just make sure we have plates and cheese, because I'm not running to the store three times this year.  lolol

I knew that would come up!!!!  I don't blame you Jeff!

There will a few of us traveling together, me, thedude, khefner, hefinator and I don't know who else.  So as a group we will bring.

Beer
Some other liquids, water, soda, etc
some types of salads, pasta, tatoe, etc or something like that

Maybe I will be able to talk my wife into baking a bunch of cookies too.  I will bring some if I don't eat them all on the water.  ;D

Cy
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 02, 2012, 02:35:40 AM
Quote from: mikeszr800 on April 01, 2012, 07:24:41 PM
Hmmmmm........I wonder who that was aimed at? ???  I'm still undecided on that one. Tell you what, I will get ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, and pickles.

It was completely aimed at me if you're talking about my plates reminder.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 02, 2012, 02:35:59 AM
Quote from: mikesmiph on April 01, 2012, 08:52:09 PM
I might wear a Speedo while I'm cooking

Maybe not your best idea??
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mike S. on April 02, 2012, 04:20:47 AM
That's not quite what I was referring to. ???  Somebody's post magically disappeared over night.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Cy on April 02, 2012, 11:24:50 AM
Quote from: djkimmel on April 02, 2012, 02:35:59 AM
Quote from: mikesmiph on April 01, 2012, 08:52:09 PM
I might wear a Speedo while I'm cooking

Maybe not your best idea??

As long long as Mike isn't cooking bacon he should be able to cook in a speedo if he so chooses.  I'm not sure if anyone will want to eat anything that has been that close to his barely covered hairy behind!
Title: Re: Running list
Post by: YpsiBass on April 02, 2012, 02:23:01 PM
Quote from: Mojo on April 02, 2012, 01:19:00 AMNeeds: donations for the meats, coffee in the am, side dishes, morning snacks,  soda,cheese, fruit maybe ?

How much meat are we talking Mojo?  I could probably bring a couple pounds of ground beef.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mike S. on April 02, 2012, 07:02:06 PM
Quote from: Cy on April 02, 2012, 11:24:50 AM
Quote from: djkimmel on April 02, 2012, 02:35:59 AM
Quote from: mikesmiph on April 01, 2012, 08:52:09 PM
I might wear a Speedo while I'm cooking

Maybe not your best idea??

As long long as Mike isn't cooking bacon he should be able to cook in a speedo if he so >:( chooses.  I'm not sure if anyone will want to eat anything that has been that close to his barely covered hairy behind!




We are 6 weeks away, and I have already lost my appetite for that day!
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: mikesmiph on April 02, 2012, 07:29:56 PM
I've got the meat covered
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: bassfan586 on April 02, 2012, 08:33:41 PM
Make sure you wear a hair net ;D
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mike S. on April 02, 2012, 08:47:52 PM
Quote from: mikesmiph on April 02, 2012, 07:29:56 PM
I've got the meat covered

Hahahahahahaha!!!!!  Sorry, Mike.  That was just too funny after the whole speedo thing!
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on April 02, 2012, 08:49:24 PM
  Speedo AND a hair net??????  ewwwwwww   lololol   :D
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mike S. on April 02, 2012, 08:53:38 PM
It's not too late to back out yet.  It's getting scary.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 02, 2012, 09:58:13 PM
I was thinking the same thing...?!?
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 02, 2012, 10:11:46 PM
Quote from: mikeszr800 on April 02, 2012, 04:20:47 AM
That's not quite what I was referring to. ???  Somebody's post magically disappeared over night.

Ahh... I didn't notice that. It was apparently 'self-terminated' - how that usually happens. I could always make it reappear?!? But it looks like it isn't necessary.

I'm having flashbacks to the old federation days when that one guy would always end the day fishing only in a black speedo!!! :o I really think it was psychological warfare because he always had the same crafty grin on his face.

You either left the area... or you were so busy trying not to 'see' anything you shouldn't be exposed to that you couldn't concentrate on your fishing! Personally, I thought it was just asking for a bad hook in a bad place. Very similar to how I feel about the idea of cooking at a hot grill in a speedo!! Not safe! Very risky! My insurance definitely won't cover it! You're gonna have to sign a waiver!
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: TheFishinPollock on April 03, 2012, 12:33:59 AM
You have to go Dan. Your the MC.    I on the otherhand can avoid the whole  european look   LOL
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: mikesmiph on April 03, 2012, 03:55:44 AM
I never even thought of that when I posted that, LOL. Maybe I should delete my own post. LOL
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: t-bone on April 03, 2012, 07:53:53 AM
Mojo - I'm in. I'll coleslaw and baked beans...

Thanks, Terry
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 03, 2012, 04:37:47 PM
Quote from: t-bone on April 03, 2012, 07:53:53 AM
'I'll coleslaw and baked beans...'

Are you talking about food?!? Or some kind of weird dance involving speedos again?!? ;D
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: bob o on April 06, 2012, 12:40:31 PM
Quote from: Mojo on April 05, 2012, 09:08:23 PM
Mike smith.        Dogs, hamburgs, grill
Laporte.             Buns
Huston.             Bottle water and desert          
BassFan586.       Bags of chips
Tjrock.               Plates napkins plastic ware
Mojo.                 Big table, chairs (20) table cloth,   Donuts. For the morning    
Mikeszr800.         Condiments
Cy.                    Salad and dressing and maybe cookies
The dude.           Beer
Khefner.             Soda and water
Hefinator.           Pasta / side dish
Ellipse.               Something - figure it out with Mikey
T bone.              Baked beans and Coleslaw
bob o                 More /beer 2 more tables and some chairs
Needs: donations for the meats, coffee in the am, side dishes, morning snacks,  soda,cheese, fruit maybe ?

Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: VinceR on April 06, 2012, 01:20:29 PM
I'll cover the coffee, cream, and sweetener.

Oh, and mikesmiph, you don't know how much we would appreciate it if you KEEP the meat covered. LOL

Does someone have a large coffee pot?
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Team houston on April 06, 2012, 02:15:16 PM
Cooler full of pop and a side. This is Michigan we do not say "soda"
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: thedude on April 06, 2012, 09:02:18 PM
who put me down for beer? i'm on a diet.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mike S. on April 07, 2012, 06:11:11 AM
Light beer.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: bob o on April 07, 2012, 10:12:30 AM
Quote from: thedude on April 06, 2012, 09:02:18 PM
who put me down for beer? i'm on a diet.

your avatar pic say's otherwise, your a beer lover, so drink beer
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: YpsiBass on April 10, 2012, 08:54:40 AM
4 pounds of hamburger it is. 
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: t-bone on April 10, 2012, 09:13:30 AM
Might be hard to find electrical outlets... I think in the past a couple of those large coffee containers from Dunkin Donuts was perfect for everyone. I think they'll give you cups, cream and sugar too.

Quote from: VinceR on April 06, 2012, 01:20:29 PM
I'll cover the coffee, cream, and sweetener.

Oh, and mikesmiph, you don't know how much we would appreciate it if you KEEP the meat covered. LOL

Does someone have a large coffee pot?
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Skulley on April 10, 2012, 10:56:43 AM
Quote from: mikesmiph on April 01, 2012, 08:52:09 PM
I might wear a Speedo while I'm cooking


I think I will be skipping this event again this year. Mike cooking in a speedo is too much for me to handle at my age.......even if he does keep the meat covered.   :o   I have never been to one of these and Mike in a speedo is a sure way to keep me from participating. Actually my son is playing with his team in a National Soccer Tournament.


BD.                             ;D
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mojo on April 10, 2012, 03:08:39 PM
OH there's a suprise ...........

Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 10, 2012, 05:35:49 PM
There's an outlet at the back of the bathroom. Not sure if they still leave it live all the time now?
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Waterfoul on April 13, 2012, 08:23:43 AM
Quote from: djkimmel on April 10, 2012, 05:35:49 PM
There's an outlet at the back of the bathroom. Not sure if they still leave it live all the time now?

MMM.... bathroom brewed coffee.  Sounds yummy to me.   :-X
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Skulley on April 13, 2012, 09:17:58 AM
Quote from: Waterfoul on April 13, 2012, 08:23:43 AM
Quote from: djkimmel on April 10, 2012, 05:35:49 PM
There's an outlet at the back of the bathroom. Not sure if they still leave it live all the time now?

MMM.... bathroom brewed coffee.  Sounds yummy to me.   :-X

Yeah that and Mikesmiph cooking burgers and dogs in a thong. More like "YIKES!!!"

BD.                             ;D
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 13, 2012, 09:27:22 PM
We've moved pass the thong/speedo thing now! I wasn't too sure about the coffee plug in idea either but I have seen someone do it in the past. For the end of the day, I hope to setup down between the Sheriff and MDNR building again. If anyone has a small generator, maybe we could run the coffee from that?
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Skulley on April 14, 2012, 03:48:12 PM
Quote from: djkimmel on April 13, 2012, 09:27:22 PM
We've moved pass the thong/speedo thing now! I wasn't too sure about the coffee plug in idea either but I have seen someone do it in the past. For the end of the day, I hope to setup down between the Sheriff and MDNR building again. If anyone has a small generator, maybe we could run the coffee from that?

You may have been able to move past it, but I haven't slept for days!!   :o


BD.              ;D
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: bigjc on April 14, 2012, 06:10:58 PM
Someone may want to bring a spatula.  I oncw prepared for a BBQ at an FOM event I was running, and I forgot the spatula.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 14, 2012, 06:25:25 PM
Thanks for adding a reminder. We always forget things. Maybe this year we'll get it all right?!?
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: VinceR on April 16, 2012, 08:55:26 PM
Actually, the Dunkin Donuts "Box-o-Joe" sounds like a good idea to me. There's two on my way to the ramp (both are in Warren, at the Van Dyke exit off 696 - easy on, easy off),

We just need to figure out how many we need to get.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: bob o on April 20, 2012, 05:34:53 PM
Quote from: bigjc on April 14, 2012, 06:10:58 PM
Someone may want to bring a spatula.  I oncw prepared for a BBQ at an FOM event I was running, and I forgot the spatula.

there should be a Spatula City near by we can pick one up there
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: bigjc on April 20, 2012, 11:12:19 PM
What is the date of the event anyway?????
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on April 21, 2012, 04:39:28 AM
Saturday May 12, 8am until 2pm. The sign up post with all the details is pinned up near the very top of this board. One of the topmost three threads. Put a post in there if you are coming, if you haven't already. I go by that thread when I start putting everything together for boaters and non-boaters.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: huston on April 21, 2012, 09:28:07 AM
I have a generator if needed, so please let me know.
Title: temp split
Post by: Waterfoul on May 06, 2012, 08:36:57 AM
I'll see about getting some home made cookies baked up.  The GR guys know about "my" home made cookies!   ;D

I could bring some cheeses... are you talking cheese for burgers?  American, swiss, etc...???
Title: temp split
Post by: Manxfishing on May 06, 2012, 10:21:40 AM
Mojo

Please put me down for the water and ice in a large cooler.



Title: temp split
Post by: Baybass on May 06, 2012, 12:36:12 PM
Put me down for fruit, a side dish and dessert.
Title: temp split
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on May 06, 2012, 04:35:26 PM
Morning snacks as in donuts????
Title: temp split
Post by: customfishn on May 06, 2012, 05:17:29 PM
I can have my wife make some sides.  She does what I tell her!
Title: temp split
Post by: djkimmel on May 06, 2012, 07:06:56 PM
Quote from: customfishn on May 06, 2012, 05:17:29 PM
I can have my wife make some sides.  She does what I tell her!

I hope you are either right... or she doesn't read this.
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: customfishn on May 06, 2012, 07:31:37 PM
She doesn't read this I'm not that stupid.
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on May 06, 2012, 07:35:48 PM
She just PM'd me and said to tell you to 'look out!' ;D
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: markgoetsch on May 07, 2012, 07:41:32 AM
I haven't signed up for anything yet.  What is still needed?
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: LAPORTE on May 07, 2012, 12:29:31 PM
Sorry guys I'm out. Ill be happy to send some money for the buns though ... wack them good
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Baybass on May 07, 2012, 12:39:18 PM
I will pick up the buns.
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: capt charlie's charters on May 08, 2012, 11:23:46 PM
Don't count on the coffee and donuts, vince..frank..and mojo gonna be driving all over looking for a Duncan Donuts, driving by every Dunkin they see, think'n thats not the place.....jeeez how long have you lived in Meeechigan ?

capt will  once again bring his world famous ice brownies, just got'ta remember to get over to the GFS.....
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on May 08, 2012, 11:45:57 PM
  How about I bring a couple gallons of milk for the donuts and cookies???  Maybe some other breakfast pastry or such.
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mojo on May 09, 2012, 12:12:11 AM
Jeff - Your wish is ...... My 6 lb bass picture.  ;D

Mike Smiph        Dogs,  grill char coal.
Baybass             Buns hamburger and hotdog buns
Ellipsis               3 or 4 lbs hamburger
Team huston      Cooler full of pop and a side            
BassFan586        Bags of chips
Tjrock.               Plates napkins plastic ware
Vince R.             Duncan Coffee, creamer, sugar
Frank B.             Dunkin Coffee help cream sugar
Mojo                  Drunkin Donuts - donuts !! Table Chairs
Mikeszr800.         Lettuce tomatoes  Condiments for Hamburgers and hot dogs
Cy.                    Salad and dressing and maybe cookies
The dude.           Real light  Beer
Khefner.             Soda and water
Hefinator.           Pasta / side
T bone.              Baked beans and Coleslaw
bob o                 More /beer 2 more tables and some chairs
Waterfoul           Home Made GR Cookies !!
Manxfishing         Water/ ice large cooler
Firefighter Jeff     Milk and breakfast pastries and cups
Custom Fishn       Side dish (taco tray or nacho tray please !)
Markgoetsch        Cheeses blocks and slices
Seth V.               Chips and salsa

Wants:              Taco / nacho dip tray !! lol fruit !!!!  jerky ? PB&J sandwiches ?  Pizza ?  Tables Chairs ???

We have done real well to put together quite a spread !! You guys are just the greatest !
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on May 09, 2012, 12:18:37 AM
    Forgot to add that I'll bring cups for the milk.  Would hate for everyone to have to drink out of the container !!!!!   lolololol
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: markgoetsch on May 09, 2012, 10:38:13 AM
I'll bring the cheese.
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: SethV on May 09, 2012, 10:44:13 AM
I will bring chips and homemade salsa. 

Can you sissy's handle the hot stuff?
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: t-bone on May 09, 2012, 01:33:08 PM
Bring it on!

Quote from: SethV on May 09, 2012, 10:44:13 AM
I will bring chips and homemade salsa. 

Can you sissy's handle the hot stuff?
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: tjrock on May 09, 2012, 05:44:16 PM
I have some big jugs of hand sanitizer that I acquired from work. I'll bring one so we can wash all the fish slime off our hands before we eat.
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Waterfoul on May 09, 2012, 07:23:47 PM
Quote from: tjrock on May 09, 2012, 05:44:16 PM
I have some big jugs of hand sanitizer that I acquired from work. I'll bring one so we can wash all the fish slime off our hands before we eat.

Not sure what you are refering to.  Fish have slime?  It gets on food?  Huh... that means I've been eating peanut butter and jelly AND slime sandwiches all these years... who'd a thunk it.   :D
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mike S. on May 09, 2012, 07:58:38 PM
Quote from: SethV on May 09, 2012, 10:44:13 AM
I will bring chips and homemade salsa. 

Can you sissy's handle the hot stuff?

I'm a Louisiana native.  Bring it on!  Is it hotter than the triple atomic wings at Quaker Steak?  I'm on the wall of fame there.
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Cy on May 09, 2012, 10:40:59 PM
Not that it really matters but I'm not going to bring a green salad, too much work.  I was thinking like a pasta salad or something like that.  Mojo thinks a fruit salad would be good so I will get some of that instead. I can easily buy some cut up fruit.

Cy
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: customfishn on May 10, 2012, 05:17:28 PM
My wife wants to know what a taco tray or a nacho tray is?
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on May 10, 2012, 06:38:07 PM
I'll bet someone on the Internet has a video on it?
Title: Re: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Mojo on May 10, 2012, 10:01:55 PM
Mike Smiph        Dogs,  grill char coal.
Baybass             Buns hamburger and hotdog buns
Ellipsis               3 or 4 lbs hamburger
Team huston      Cooler full of pop and a side            
BassFan586        Bags of chips
Tjrock.               Plates napkins plastic ware and hand sanitizer
Vince R.             Duncan Coffee, creamer, sugar
Mojo                  Drunkin Donuts - donuts !! Table Chairs
Mikeszr800.         Lettuce tomatoes  Condiments for Hamburgers and hot dogs
Cy.                    Fruit bowl. Cut. Cookies ?
The dude.           Real light  Beer
Khefner.             Soda and water
Hefinator.           Pasta / side
T bone.              Baked beans and Coleslaw
bob o                 More /beer 2 more tables and some chairs
Waterfoul           Home Made GR Cookies !!
Manxfishing         Water/ ice large cooler
Firefighter Jeff     Milk and breakfast pastries and cups
Custom Fishn       Side dish (taco tray or nacho tray please !)
Markgoetsch        Cheeses blocks and slices
Seth V.               Chips and salsa

Wants:              2 liters of pop. Bring like 5 of em.  Taco / nacho dip tray !! lol fruit !!!!  jerky ? PB&J sandwiches ? Pizza ?  Tables Chairs ???

Ok. Everyone check their name one more time. What do you think we are missing ?
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on May 10, 2012, 10:49:32 PM
I hope I can get away with not bringing anything?? I'm riding with VinceR and I already have lots of stuff to bring. I'm very anxious about forgetting the Grandt Rod like I did 2 or 3 years ago!?! 3:30am is real early...

I'm looking for one of my clipboards so I can find a volunteer to go around and get everyone's entry fee in the morning. Someone who is awake at that time and has some dexterity? Maybe even a little grace.
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Waterfoul on May 10, 2012, 11:34:01 PM
Hey Dan, I'm going to bring a few things you can give away too.
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on May 10, 2012, 11:48:40 PM
Okay. That is always welcome and will get you a mention in the after post. Thanks!

SethV just reminded me of something else to remember. I think I had that one down anyway but reminders never hurt.
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: Waterfoul on May 11, 2012, 07:47:59 AM
You might want to bring a decent calculator Dan... you'll need it to add up our huge weights!
Title: Re: RE: Fine eats at the Spring open
Post by: djkimmel on May 11, 2012, 12:52:23 PM
Quote from: Waterfoul on May 11, 2012, 07:47:59 AM
You might want to bring a decent calculator Dan... you'll need it to add up our huge weights!

You all have to add up your own weights. I just double-check for math errors!