Big Blue Huddle

Hey squibber, do they have the "Pope Room" at that Bucca?

That might not be a bad candidate for next year's BBH Ice Breaker Dinner.

pagan43

One more...

pagan43

OK, it's lunch time, and I have another photo to share:

pagan43

OK, one more, then I have to go to work, and I'll try to put a couple more up tonight, or tomorrow...

Here I go again, hopefully as smoothly...

(BTW - Checkout the program in Paul's (prousse) hands. That's a pristine, 1963 Giants vs. Lions game day program that jimv brought with him. On, like, page 4 was an advertisement for Tareyton cigarettes featuring Charlie Connerly smoking one, in the locker room. Talk about how times have changed...)

OK, not bad.

Sorry about all those backsides, but when you take a picture of the actual Big Blue Huddle, when it comes together for the annual "Circle of Love", someone's a$$ is always turned toward the camera.

I'll do a few more and see how they work.

pagan43

I'm trying my hand at posting an image.

First time for me, so...

pagan43

Good idea V.

I've sent pm's to everyone on my list who has confirmed their attendence at the BBQ.

If any of you feel comfortable, please reply with a pm back to me that has your number too.

Thanks!

Looking forward to a great weekend!

pagan43

I'm counting you "in" for the Barnsider, hill.

Now let's see if that doesn't put the jinx on you...

Try and drive safely. Remember; the life you save could be mine.

pagan43

Ed, I plan on giving the Barnsider a call this afternoon (Wednesday), with what looks like a reservation for 12 to 14 (unless there is a big rush of late comers that push that number up).

I will wait to call the Cheesecake factory until Saturday, because I think we might have some people who will commit closer to the actual time.

pagan43

Quote from: G-Girl on July 31, 2010, 11:27:18 AM
The Barnsider is a casual dinning restaurant.

I plan to wear a nice top with either a pair of jeans or capris. I might even wear a sundress with a little sweater over it, because it gets cool after the sun goes down.

G-Girl

I was thinking of wearing a sundress too.

Now I guess I'll have to wear the capris.

Curses!! Foiled again by G-Girl!!

Why!! Why!!

pagan43

Quote from: vette on July 29, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
Dave, I called the CCF and they open at 10am.

Thanks Ed!!

Obviously I was just winging it. Shooting from the hip, as it were. Spit-balling, you know?

So, can I assume from your actions that you are "all good" with the choices of venues??

pagan43

Quote from: MightyGiants on July 29, 2010, 09:37:23 AM
Was the brunch time a typo?  I am think 9 at night is a bit late for brunch

It's a new thing... er... uhm...  Late Night Brunch!

Yeah, that's right!  Late Night Brunch.

We BBH'rs are way ahead of the curve on these things. Trend Setters, you could call us.

9:30 PM Brunch. That's about right!


And, we'll be having dinner in the morning from now on too!

Now, how about a little tack in this thread...

pagan43

(thanks for the tack!!)

This thread is for everyone who is planning on being in Albany on the evening of Friday, August 6th. and staying at least overnight on Saturday, August 7th, so as to remain in Albany until the morning of Sunday, August 8th.

UPDATED - 8/5/10 : BBH Albany Training Camp Dinner will be held at the Barnsider Restuarant
Friday, Aug.6th (reservations for the "BBH" are for 6 pm, meet in the lounge for a beverage at about 5:30 pm)

Once again, some BBH'rs who will arrive at least the day before the annual BBQ will get together at a local restaurant for drinks and dinner on the night before. This is the ice breaker event of the weekend, and certain to be a really great time for all who attends. It is a pay-as-you-go event, where separate checks are the norm.

The Barnsider restaurant (shown on the official map as location (3), in the "Maps & Directions" thread) offers a fine selection from Seafood to Steak.

Their menu can be found at:
http://www.barnsiderrestaurant.com/
(unfortunately, this menu, while complete is also without pricing)

Reservation for 15 have been made, but this can easily be expanded to allow any number of late additions Please PM me at soon as possible if you have not yet declared your intention to join us.

BBH Albany Training Camp Dinner:

ps11yat14 +1
Vette +1
G-Girl +1
pagan43
Jaime +1
jimv +1
MightyGiants
RemembersHuff
murderhill
TuckerF +1


BBH Albany Training Camp Brunch, Sunday, Aug.8th (approx. 10 am 'till "whenever")

In the past, some BBH'rs who stayed at least overnight in Albany after the annual BBQ got together at a local restaurant for brunch on the following day. This has become the farewell event of the weekend, and a really great time for all who attend. It is also a pay-as-you-go event, where separate checks are the norm.

Last year the Training Camp Brunch was held at the Cheesecake Factory restaurant at the Colonie Center Mall (the mall is shown on the official map as location (D), in the "Maps & Directions" thread). They offered a wide variety from Traditional to Decadent. Brunch for two cost me less than $35 (and G-Girl has a habit of selecting the most expensive items on the damned menu, no matter what meal it is).

Their menu can be found at:
www.thecheesecakefactory.com/menu/Sunday+Brunch
(unfortunately, this menu, while complete is also without pricing)

If there are any suggestions for having the Brunch at an alternate restaurant, please post your suggestions below.

Otherwise, please use this thread to post if you intend to attend the BBH Albany Training Camp Brunch:
(I am transferring names of those who previously responded in the BBH BBQ thread)

Vette +1
G-Girl
pagan43 +1
MightyGiants
ps11yat14 +1
Boogman +1


I will update this thread so that it also becomes a roster of who is planning on attending.

pagan43

Troyfan, look at page one of this thread.

You will find that most of the items on the list have already found volunteers ready to bring them.

What I think might be a valuable addition at this point is a spare cooler with a few bags of ice, to serve as a reserve.

Is that something you might be able to pitch in with?

pagan43