Big Blue Huddle

It's a good thing we know a few of the cops in Troy !!!  LOL...

I would like to add, the generosity of the board members who attended.  Everyone contributed and with all the food leftover, everyone agreed we should donate to a local homeless shelter in Troy.  The folks there were amazed and so thankful to receive all the food.  Nice call everyone.

wow, great pics Ed...  I'm eating a cupcake [blue D] as we speak !! 

Lenn, Shelley and I thank you for your kind words.  It really was a pleasure welcoming the BBH family into our home, litteraly thanks to the weather.  Indoors or out, we are so happy you all chose our home as the BBH bbq spot this year.  We both agreed that we hope we can host all of you, and anyone else who couldn't make it this year, again next year.  Really wonderful people. Shelley mentioned afterwards that she regretted not being able to spend more time talking and getting to know everyone, especially the wives.  We both agreed we'll have more chances for sure.

In short, thank you all for making our weekend so special.   Bill, just for you, I am totally enjoying my morning coffee in my BBH mug !!!   

Was Lenn asleep ????

Quote from: vette on July 27, 2012, 12:18:22 AM

Quote from: vette on July 26, 2012, 03:33:32 PM

Quote from: vette on July 26, 2012, 10:07:48 AM
Since some are not going to practice on Friday, we should decide on dinner arraignments now.

Who is going to Friday night dinner and how many? Quote and add your names.

Barnsider at 6PM.

Dinner List

Ed and Linda

Bob

Jim & Marie
Paul & Joyce

Bill and Louise

Jaime

That's 10 so far and I know more are coming, so when we get a final count we will call for a reservation.

Shelley and I make 12... 

Quote from: Webster29 on July 26, 2012, 09:03:13 PM

Quote from: jimv on July 26, 2012, 01:02:20 PM
For Friday night dinner at the Barnsider:

Jim & Marie
Paul & Joyce
Wendy

Is someone going to reserve space at the restaurant for everyone?


Jim:   Wendy will not be there for the Friday night diner.    She will be there for Saturday.

Read post above.   

Quote from: vette on July 26, 2012, 03:33:32 PM

Quote from: vette on July 26, 2012, 10:07:48 AM
Since some are not going to practice on Friday, we should decide on dinner arraignments now.

Who is going to Friday night dinner and how many? Quote and add your names.

Is everyone ok with the Barnsider at 6PM? It doesn't matter to me where we go.

Dinner List

Ed and Linda

Bob

Weeze-7

Jim & Marie
Paul & Joyce
Wendy

Bill and Louise

Jaime

That's 18 so far and I know more are coming, so when we get a final count we will have to call for a reservation.

Friday night: George and Shelley

Ed:  if you want and if we can get a 'good' count by let's say next Wednesday, if you like I will contact the Barnsider to see if we can reserver the upper deck like we did a few years ago. 

Bob, that is indeed the address for the Barnsider.   Sand Creek Rd is off of Wolf Rd. 

However, I hope I didn't give the impression that I was deciding where dinner would be Friday night.  In response to a post by Jim that the dinner location be decided at practice, I merely pointed out that a few years ago we pre-determined where dinner was going to be so any of those who would be late [maybe even not at practice] would know where to meet and what time.

Rich, Ed, Lenn etc. need to agree on where the dinner will take place.

My apologies if I confused the situation.
 

Ed was gracious enough to send out the directions/photos for me in one email.  However, there may be some question as to whether or not the actual .pdf with the written directions went through.   

If anyone can confirm [or deny] if they indeed did get the written directions please let us know.  Otherwise, I can email them out individually to all those who need them.

I remember a few years ago we decided ahead of time, and it was decided that we would meet at the Barnsider off of Wolf Rd.  That was the year Spags was there having dinner with his wife and Jesse Armstead.  That was pretty cool.

Ok Ed, that sounds good... I'll have the Deli plan on 30 as we may have some last minute additions...  I will get the burgers, dogs and sausages as well here as well as the rolls, condiments...  all this should easily be covered by the 'gate donation !!'  hahaha...   

Guys, as Ed and I pretty much discussed, you can bring your 'specialty items' and/or any desserts for everyone to enjoy, that's no problem at all.  As for the basics, I think we have that covered.  Also, chairs, coolers, canopies, small grills, anything like that will be helpful.

Also, anyone wanting directions, it would be a great help to me if you PM'd or emailed me your email address;  mine is gdipietr@gmail.com.  That might be the easiest as I have prepared a .pdf of the directions and I have taken photos of the route so it might make it a little easier to find my place from the UAlbany campus.  As I stated before, getting to my place from UAlbany is super simple and won't take you more than 15 minutes.

Ed, IF I am reading the attendance list correctly, it shows 24 adults but the last update was on July 8th...  IF that's correct, is that 24 still good?  I've lost track of additions, deletions, etc. so I'm assuming we may be up to 30 or 35...  Remember, I'm old and I get confused easily...  the bbq is Sept. 5th, right?   

As I don't know the attendee list, either I can get the official list from Ed or you guys can email or pm me directly and I'll shoot you out the address, my number and the directions from camp. 

I told her to plan on about 35 or so people... I can cut that down as we get the actual count...  she's also preparing the chicken to be bbq'd, the cheese platter etc.  I didn't get a price, I know she'll be fair about it.  If it doesn't amount to what we asked for a donation from the members, we can refund some bucks.

Also, as I said in another thread.  If anyone knows how to get in touch with Anita Marks or any of the writers or tv personalities, please feel free to invite them to the bbq as our guests. 

Do we have a headcount??  I told our deli person to plan on portions for 30... is that too low??