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OK, I have freakin had it with reading about everyone else's fun get-togethers.
I would be happy to host a dinner or afternoon late lunch sort of thing, as I have time on my hands. This way, we don't have to worry about how many people are coming, or coordinating a restaurant room or anything like that.
Ela, are you coming up to visit JaneX any time soon? We could plan it around that time.
Seriously, I almost cried reading about the henna party, because I so wanted to go. Let's do this thing!
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You're having a birthday shinda, and your clump gets I3. I think you'll be fine.
But I tell ya, if the next freind I get to join Hatrack moves away in a couple of months, I'm going to stop recruiting.
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Ooh, JaneX! Well, if it doesn't work out this weekend, we can just plan it, and whoever comes, comes. Do you have a car? I couls always come and pick you up, or you could take the bus and I could pick you up on Bay Rd.
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Jenni isn't working this Sat, but I am working until 7 pm. I can always switch with someone, I have a few co-workers who owe me, but I need to know if this is a go for sure before I do so. Even doing this I might be working until 5 pm though.
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I have a tournament Saturday morning till mid-afternoonish, so we could make an evening get together.
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An evening get-together is what I was thinking anyway, Jamie. The Sabbath doesn't end until 6:30ish, so we couldn't go anywhere until after that.
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I'm in then, I can always leave a bit early once way or another.
Liz, want to do this potluck style? I have a slow cooker I could bring. I also cook pretty well, and Jenni bakes.... Posts: 15082 | Registered: Jul 2001
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Well, how about this. Potlucks are great, but then, if someone cannot come, you end up with no brownies, or whatever.
I will make a big salad, and either lasagna or baked ziti. Then, people can bring whatever they want, appetizers, desserts, or another main course, so we don't have to do the sign-up thing.
So, a modified potluck, I guess.
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The other thing is that I can't eat regular pasta. Well, I CAN, I just get the shakes after an hour or so passes. I can have whole wheat pasta though, so I can just bring my own and some saucy goodness.
Am I bringing fencing stuff with me?
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Why don't we do a modified sign-up too, here in this thread. That way we don't all bring the same thing.
I will try to find somehting to make that we can all have, or at least most of us. I have a great recipe for veggie dip, so we will make a veggie plate with that (it also doubles as a chip dip), and mabe Jenni can bake something...I already aske d her and she said that she would think about it.
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JaneX, I know, that is what I was referring to, about dietary restrictions. I will bring the veggie plate for apps, but perhaps you could make some suggestions about what would be acceptable as an entre if you are going to attend.
As long as the lasgne is meatless that would work, right? And if someone wants meat in the sause, we can do a side of meat sause for the top.
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Well I was sposed to go to NYC on Sat but a couple people backed out so I will too... I just have to ask parents about car useage and stuff, and my brother's coming home Fri so I have to make sure we don't have anything planned Sat night, and blahblahblahI'll try my darndest!
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Like I said, it wouldn't be too hard to cook up a small pan of that on the side, or to cook a large one that way and provide a large bowl of meat sause on the side for people like me who love meat sause...
I thin Dag's site has a few veg/vegan recipises in it too, but I am not sure.
I know that JaneX has limited abilities to cook at Smith, IIRC.....
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Whoa! *flashing lights and all that good stuff* JaneX goes to Smith?? as in the all girls' school ? My cousin just started there this year.. That's just really very strange. very very strange.
And, *jealous, jealous, jealous* as well.
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Well, if Jenni and I are still here this summer, and it looks like we might be, then I plan on having another picnic at Look Park...although this time I think we will all pitch in and get a pavillion or something.
Not so much the sitting in a car for a couple hours on your soaked pants. ^^ Oh well, we had so much fun!
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ElJay, April is still a ways away -- I'm jealous now!
Besides, I know 2-3 hours drive away isn't far for you Midwesterners, but out here it effectively means I doubt I'll see I3 much more than the other SoCal clumpers. That is, not NEARLY often enough.
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I was actually planning on making a spinach lasagna and a meat lasagna, anyway, so no problemo there.
As for you, Mackstress, I will make one with whole wheat noodles. Honest, making lasagna is one of those things that, once you are making it, it is not a big deal to make extra.
Any other dietary needs out there?
Mack, you are welcome to bring the fencing stuff, nut our house is pretty small. How much space do you need for all that fancy parrying stuff?
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Mack hates lasagna no matter what you put in it or what noodles you use. I haven't figured out why that is when there are so many different ways to make lasagna, but I'm betting if you call it lasagna then she can't eat it.
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But lasagna's pasta! How can someone as cool as mackillian not like something as equally cool as pasta? It's so nummy..
Actually, I could probably count the number of times I've had lasagna on one hand, but I know it's good. My family hasn't been to an Italian restaurant in a while. I'll make sure we order it next time we go to Buca's.
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It seems your family likes lasagna, and they were unsuccessful in inducting/brainwashing you. I guess you would have preferred reverse psychology.
Mack, it is about time that you woke up to some facts in your life. Your name, jamie, is a nickname for a longer name, and you love lasagna ang huggin.'
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Just for the record, I told my husband that JaneX has "plans" for Saturday night, and that we are included...without telling him what they are.
We will need phone numbers and directions, and stuff like that - probably best to give them to Jane, since I will not be assured of computer access the next couple days. Posts: 5771 | Registered: Nov 2000
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Ela, that's cool...it's his own fault for not reading threads, right?
Are you driving up, or renting a car? If transport is a problem, I might be able to help out...I have a Sunfire, which isn't the largest car, but three can squeeze into the back seat. They won'r be comfortable, but it works, and thet all have seatbelts.
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I'm going to be driving through Mass. in May on my way to Maine (never been to Maine). Maybe we can play then?
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