2019 Anniversary Run Food Planning

[Jackie]

As it has been tradition since the beginning of this group, the Anniversary run will have a pot-luck lunch where everyone is welcome to bring some food to share (along with all the necessities) and spend time getting to know each other. As the China Wall run usually has a pretty big turnout, this part of the day is always fun because it's a great meeting spot to grab something to eat and socialize pretty much all day long as we tend to break into smaller groups to actually drive the trail.

You don't have to feel obligated to bring something, but any contribution you can make is appreciated. Please post up how many people will be in your group so I can keep a headcount. That should include all people in your vehicle and also all people in additional vehicles that may be joining us. Everyone counts as we don't want hungry people!

If you have special dietary needs, please plan to bring your own lunch or enough to share with others who may have the same needs.

I'll keep this spreadsheet up-to-date so everyone can see what we need (and what we likely have enough of).

As it stands now:

RSVP'D "Yes" 17

Head Count

Meat

Bread

Side dish

Fruit/Veggies

Chips/Dips

Cheese

Water/Soda

Condiments

Utensils/Plates Etc.

Deserts

Stoves/Grills

Tables/Chairs

Trash Bags

alanmikkelsen (Alan)

1

2 pks hot dogs

2 pks buns

Roasting forks

Brian

1

Cookies

cnstaco (Chris)

2

dbtrooper (Darian)

2

dieseldoc (Brandon)

2

Ebow (Evan) +/1-3 vehicles

1 - 4

FINOCJ (James)

1

goSlo (Aaron) +1 vehicle

8

24 burgers 6 brats

buns

water/soda

condiments

Card table

Happy Camper (Jesse)

1

Jim

1

plates/cutlery/cups

Table/chairs

trash bags

Open Circuit (Trent)

7

Fruit

Tazer (James)

1

TDash (Scott)

1

Sausage

Fruit/veggies

Stove/shade tent

Toycoma97 (Scott)

1

Chips/dip

Cheese slices

UCFKnighter (Luis)

1

Speedkills Shane)

2pks burgers

2 pks buns

Chips

Flavored Water

condiments

Total Head Count:

Possible 40+

[open_circuit]

There will be four of us, and we'll be camping Friday and Saturday night. We will probably some fruit (watermelon, apples, strawberries, etc).

[goSlo]

Will be four of us in two vehicles, could be 6 people if the two kids decide to join.
Count on me to bring 2 packs of burgers, 2 packs of buns some condiments and an ice chest full of cold water & soda.
I'll make sure the couple coming with us also brings something to share, I'll try and get it listed once they tell me.

[dieseldoc]

Jakie, my head count is for sure 2 me and Therese.
We have additional coming but won't have hard count yell closer to date.
Will get you items as well.

[Jackie]

Thanks Aaron and Brandon!

[Jackie]

BUMP!

We currently have 17 members going and a few "maybies" in the wings. A few have invited others to join with their rigs and/or friends. Possible headcount of around 30 people or so and 20+rigs.

Only a few members have replied to this thread at this point. As far as the "pot-luck" event goes, it's not looking good. (I see a lot of hungry people and not much of a meet-n-greet event like it has been in the past).

I've done the coordination of this for many years now and most members have really enjoyed the way it was organized and the resulting turnout with tons of food and beverage for everyone. For new members as well us old, this run has always been the best one offering an opportunity to mix and mingle, check out all the vehicles, let the kids and dogs make friends and really just get to know each other. (And the trail is great too, so that's a big plus).

Typically, we break up into smaller groups to actually run the trail in order to avoid traffic jams. This means the pot-luck area usually has a bunch of people around it either waiting to run it or having returned from running it. Either way, there is always food and drink to be had and always someone in our group watching over our stuff.

I'd really appreciate it if all who are attending can respond as requested at the top. Even if you plan to be on-your-own for lunch, at least post how many people will be in your rig(s) so we have a total head-count. You are not required to bring anything to share but it's nice if you can! I don't mind making updates to the spreadsheet, but it would be great if a rapid response could make the chore go a little faster! Thanks!

[Java]

I'll likely be with just my dog and I will fare for myself.

[KornRunner]

Hi Jackie, there will be two of us, not much of a cooker but we can bring a big jug/s of potato salad for everyone.

[Brian]

Hey Jackie it will just be me and some chocolate chip cookies.

[Jackie]

YUM! Thanks Brian!

[toycoma97]

Just me, Jackie. I'll bring some chips and dip and some cheese slices for burgers.

[open_circuit]

Jackie, we're actually a group of 7 now, it seems. Some friends are coming to camp with their RV and pickup. Not sure what they'll bring for potluck, but we've given them information on it. I doubt their full size RAM will be good on the trails (nor may they try to wheel it), so they might be interested in hitching a ride on the trail with anyone willing to spare a seat.

[TDash]

sorry guys i was having a clicking issue on my truck i had to get checked out before i committed to what I could bring, sounds like it's a CV axle joint and they should be able to replace by the weekend no problem.


i'll bring some fruit and a veggie tray, i can bring an extra burner too in case we need it and I may bring some sausages Oh and I'm thinking I will bring a Pop Up Tent for some shade unless you all think we don't need one?

open_circuit previously posted:

[FINOCJ]

open_circuit previously posted:

[open_circuit]

I'm sure their truck *could* wheel, but I don't know they are up for possible pin striping or damage to their brand new shiny RAM. It's up to them....

[TDash]

open_circuit previously posted:

[alanmikkelsen]

I feel bad, I'm planning on attending and looking forward to seeing everyone, but I only have a room that I rent and I eat all my meals out. I would be happy to contribute money or bring something if anyone can give me some ideas. I'd be happy to stop by a grocery store for anything.

[Jackie]

I have to bail out of the run this year. Other stuff came up with family.

I'll still watch this thread daily and make all changes that I see to this spreadsheet.

[Jackie]

alanmikkelsen previously posted:

[Jackie]

Does anyone have a grill they could bring? Tables? Chairs? There are a lot of things that will come in handy besides food! (But it still looks like we need more food. Approximate head-count is now 40+)