It's official - I'm having a small DU gathering on 4/19

[LynneSin]

I was thinking it could be post-poned again but it's definately happening.

Please PM me if you're interested in coming to the first state for a small party. I'll have some Dogfish and Boxed Wine. I have the big Weber grill for burgers and a lil grill just for you vegans.

Hope to see some of you here!

[CreekDog]

1. yes, small gathering

Delaware's maximum occupancy is 53

:hide:

[LostinVA]

2. I guess the boxed wine means Midlo is going

[LynneSin]

4. For the rest of you I'll have a couple of bottles of my favorite cheap South African wines

:D

[LostinVA]

5. Thank God!

[LynneSin]

6. I have standards you know

I suppose I'll have to buy a case of Miller Lite for the hokies that won't drink Dogfish.

And I bought that mini-grill with your fricking wife in mind. I don't want the juices of the meat burgers touching her vegan burger

[LostinVA]

12. She's not a vegan -- she's a peskytarian

I've never seen her consume Dogfish, but I'm sure she'll take that over Miller Lite.

[LynneSin]

17. what the hell is a peskytarian

:grr:

[LostinVA]

19. The only meat she'll eat is fish

It's really called "pescetarian," but it's pesky, so I call it "peskytarian." If we're going to eat together, it has to be a vegetarian or fish meal.

[Parche]

3. Catfish And Heineken?

:shrug: :rofl: :hi:

[underpants]

7. Will you help with the tolls ?

I have to run 20 miles that day so I can't make it but I am just wondering..not wandering mind you just wondering

[LynneSin]

8. Only for those paid in the state of Delaware only

YOu don't think I'm stupid enough to pay the tolls for all of the folks coming from Jersey

:crazy:

PS - DMB is a DE/NJ toll - so that doesn't count

[BeachBaby]

10. HEY!!!!!!

:rofl:

[LynneSin]

11. You're coming from south jersey so it's not as bad

but I checked - the tolls from the DMB get split between the 2 states

[RainDog]

9. You must take lots of pictures!!!

and make sure you encourage the men to remove parts of their attire... yes, I'm a pev.

[ScreamingMeemie]

13. I hope ya'll have a good time.

I hear boxed wine is the best.

[LynneSin]

14. Why aren't you coming?

You are invited!

[ScreamingMeemie]

24. You guys wouldn't be able to stand being around me.

I'm not in a very good place right now...and I would turn it into a "remember the time MrsGrumpy got drunk and went insane?" memory for you all.

[LynneSin]

25. But sometimes that's a good thing

and you know we'd all take care of you and protect you from such sleaze!

[ScreamingMeemie]

27. It would be a bad thing...It would be a me alienating everyone and

everything thing. I wish this was last year, because I would be there.

[LynneSin]

33. Just remember - this isn't going to be some giant wild blowout

Keep that in mind and give it a thought :D

[madinmaryland]

15. Can you just reconfirm once and for all, that you are not having the

Olive Garden cater your party!

:hide:

[LynneSin]

16. I'll have Olive Garden cater only if I want the death threats from the neighbors

Trust me - if you meet them you'll understand. My next door neighbor makes me spaghetti all the time.

But if it makes you feel better - lunch will be catered by Stoltzfus Meat Stand at the New Castle Farmers Market

[madinmaryland]

18. Wow! That's a long way away from you?

Are you personally driving out to Western PA to get the food?

:wow:

[LynneSin]

20. You're such a dimwit at times

but I adore you anyways

[madinmaryland]

21. I are an engineer, so expect obtusity from me!

[TZ]

22. I think your problem is

You've had a little bit too much "percussive maintenence" done on yourself (I assume as an engineer you know what that is)

[madinmaryland]

23. Nice post, Dr. Snyder.

[BuelahWitch]

30. LOL, that ran through my mind too

She might as well go a little further north to Farrell, PA and hit the Italian Home. ;)

[jakefrep]

26. Will Joe Biden be there?

[Arugula Latte]

28. I think his tan RSVPed "yes," but his teeth RSVPed "no."

[lizerdbits]

29. Do we need to bring anything?

Sounds like most of the finances are on you. Side dishes? Extra booze? I love to bake, I can bring dessert.

[LynneSin]

32. When are you guys going to be coming up here

We could also go to the Wal-Mart of liquor stores and get the booze together - ie Total Wine on Naemans Road. Although Frank's Union is where I usually going.

I probably could use some help with food and stuff. Just bringing things like chips and what not. But we could get them all here in DE since we don't pay taxes here

[lizerdbits]

34. Not sure what time yet

Turtlensue needs to pop into this thread, we will probably be coming up together, possibly with others depending on where they are relative to us. Looks like driving is cheaper than the train (boohoo I love trains).

[TZ]

35. When's best for you?

I was thinking of leaving fairly early 8ish I suppose. Any later than that and we might run into aggravating traffic.
PS--how do you feel about sharing a hotel room?

[lizerdbits]

36. Sharing a room is fine, much cheaper

Leave at 8:00 am on a Saturday?! I was thinking noon-ish so I can run in the morning but we'll work it out and figure out whose car to take. My aunt lived in Wilmington and it was like 2.5 hours taking 95. I'm getting directions to avoid the toll on 95 but I doubt it will add a bug chunk of time. I'll check back later, I've got a dentist appointment this morning and work is looking crazy today.

[LynneSin]

37. Why not do your running in Rockford Park in Wilmington

It's a lovely park - I go walking there myself

As for the directions - it's easier if you get off at Aberdeen in Maryland. MD is a bit sneaker than us - they put tolls on the back road but ask for the sticker. Take route 40 all the way up to DE RT 1/7 and I'll pm you directions from there. Google would have you taking 95 to my house but I have an easier way.

You'll add about 15 minutes on to your trip but save about $10 in tolls. And if you get the sticker from the Aberdeen Bridge - that $5 is good for a year. Heck, PM me your address and I'll send you mine - I haven't put it on my car yet and you can just give it back to me when you get to DE.

[LynneSin]

38. What sucks is there is no connection between Elkton and Newark

so you can't take MARC and/or Septa up. I can take public transportation all the way from Wilmington up to I believe Boston. (NYC is $35 round trip).

MARC site said that they will have a train going into Newark DE sometime in 2015.

Boohoo!

[madinmaryland]

39. Hey, is your NCAA Pool still open?

What's the ID/password?

Thanks!

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

31. Why not make it 4/20?

[MissMillie]

40. I wish so much that I could come and drink tequila w/ you

I'm not going to see any time off until the end of May.