Re: Berserkerfest 2.5 NYC, Saturday 05/15/2010---Grilling In The

[J_a_y_H_a_c_k]

OK boys and girls, my house, 52 Sammis Lane, White Plains (you can check it out on the satellite view on Google maps so you don’t get lost). Saturday, May 15, time TBD but probably mid afternoon til the last person leaves. Train from Grand Central or points north to White Plains or Harrison. If you drive, bring a designated driver, as there will be lots of alcohol.

Random thoughts:

1. Stems: Hopefully the locals will bring some, but I will count mine. I have a lot, but not enough.
2. Please indicate your interest in attending either in this thread of via PM to ME.
3. Wine theme - Let me know if you have suggestions other than “Bring the best damn wine you want to share with others.” Unless I hear something better, I like the anarchy theme.
4. Money? I’ve never charged for people to come to my house, so I have no ideas on this issue. Maybe I’ll take up a collection for the Flannery steaks. I’ve got to give that some thought.
5. Lobster or steamed clams as a first course? I steam a case of lobsters for the annual Legal Aid picnic. Anyone up for a first fish course?
6. Waiting list - not to worry, between the inevitable cancellations and me not wanting to leave people out, I expect everyone will be included, so start lining up those plane reservations.
7. Hotels - you know, if you go to the PDH event Friday, it will probably be a lot cheaper to come to White Plains Friday night after the event and stay there than to stay in NYC. You can check the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza.
8. I invited Gary Vaynerchuk, who would be perfect for this group. He wanted to come, but unfortunately, that day is his grandmother’s 90th birthday, so he can’t make it. I have also invited a number of other luminaries, like Antonio Galloni, Christian Dalbavnie from Maison Thunevin and the owner of the largest pate supplier on the east coast. If anyone has any other suggestions, let me know. How about Parker and Jancis Robinson in the same back yard? Or Parker and Laube?
9. Menu: I will change this every week between now and May 15, but for now, this is what I am thinking about. Smoked brisket, pulled pork and Carolina cole slaw sandwiches, wild mushroom risotto, deep fried turkey, fresh NY cheeses, chocolate cheese cake, maybe lobsters or steamed clams as a first “course”. Land Critters From Bryan Flannery. If you have suggestions, please toss them out.
10. The only thing I can’t make is fresh wood fired pizza on the BGE. I am definitely pizza challenged. The dough always sticks to everything in the house and then the pizza stone (suggestions will not help, I have tried them all!).

“Reservations:”

Jay Hack + 10
Todd French +1
Ken V.
Jack Bulkin
Father Saxon
Reeek Smeeeeth Beeetch + 1
Dan Hammer
FreakMount
Manlin + 1
Aboooood + 1
Mark Franks + 1
Daniel Moritz + 1
PMC + 1
Suzanne Camhi + 1
Steve Gellman + 1
Jim Gallagher
Brad Kane + 1
Jorge + 1
Brent Clayton
Diane Elam
Victor Hong + 1
Mark Jahnke + 1
Mike Reff + 2
Veroinca Castro
WetRock
Paul Jaouen + 1
Mike Dildine + 1
Alan Chan + 1
Drew T + 1
MShivers + 1
Mike & Dana
The Croatian Cuddler + 1
Jordan Whitehead + 1
Chris Kravitz + 1
Dawn Bayles + 1
Mitch Smith
Mike Dildine
Posner
Tyler Rico + 1
T-Bone
Jeff Mazen + 1
Mark Golodetz
Ricca + 1
Diane Kessler + 1
Craig Ganzer
Jay Miller
Lazar et ux.

I have 2 Webers, a large BGE, and an outside deck that is large by NY burb standards, although it does not match the veranda in the TV show Dallas. I also have a large propane stove that worked fine as a turkey fryer over Labor Day. The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that I will keep closed to avoid you drunks throwing someone in the pool.

[ToddFrench]

@J a y H a c k

I have 2 Webers, a large BGE, and an outside deck that is large by NY burb standards, although it does not match the veranda in the TV show Dallas. I also have a large propane stove that worked fine as a turkey fryer over Labor Day. The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

I might have to be restrained…as I can’t promise that.

[markjahnke]

I don’t think you are going to get a commitment Jay. That almost sounded like a dare! LOL! -mJ

[ToddFrench]

@P. Robert

@J a y H a c k

The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will be freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

It didnt stop them at my house

Damn straight, beyotch!

[Mark_F_r_a_n_k_s]

@Todd F r e n c h

@J a y H a c k

I have 2 Webers, a large BGE, and an outside deck that is large by NY burb standards, although it does not match the veranda in the TV show Dallas. I also have a large propane stove that worked fine as a turkey fryer over Labor Day. The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

I might have to be restrained…as I can’t promise that.

They have a pool and a pond, the pond would be good for you.

[L_e_o_F_r_o_k_i_c]

@J a y H a c k

I have 2 Webers, a large BGE, and an outside deck that is large by NY burb standards, although it does not match the veranda in the TV show Dallas. I also have a large propane stove that worked fine as a turkey fryer over Labor Day. The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

Is it your place than? How many would you like to have?

[ToddFrench]

@Mark F r a n k s

@Todd F r e n c h

@J a y H a c k

I have 2 Webers, a large BGE, and an outside deck that is large by NY burb standards, although it does not match the veranda in the TV show Dallas. I also have a large propane stove that worked fine as a turkey fryer over Labor Day. The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

I might have to be restrained…as I can’t promise that.

They have a pool and a pond, the pond would be good for you.

How are the waves?

[Mike_Reff]

@Todd F r e n c h

@Mark F r a n k s

@Todd F r e n c h

I might have to be restrained…as I can’t promise that.

They have a pool and a pond, the pond would be good for you.

How are the waves?

I have been to Jay’s abode and it can fit many people…Close to the train station as well for those commuting

[mike_pobega]

@Mark F r a n k s

@Todd F r e n c h

@J a y H a c k

I have 2 Webers, a large BGE, and an outside deck that is large by NY burb standards, although it does not match the veranda in the TV show Dallas. I also have a large propane stove that worked fine as a turkey fryer over Labor Day. The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

I might have to be restrained…as I can’t promise that.

They have a pool and a pond, the pond would be good for you.

–So how do you measure yourself against other players?
–By height.

[Bill_Tex_Landreth]

Carl Spackler on the Dali Lama

[J_a_y_H_a_c_k]

@L e o F r o k i c

Is it your place than? How many would you like to have?

Like is such a difficult concept with these people. I’ll have to consult with the War Department.

@markjahnke

I don’t think you are going to get a commitment Jay. That almost sounded like a dare! LOL! -mJ

Oh yes, I forgot to mention . . . my son collects swords, including a few Ninja items, so don’t ever forget the story about the fly that sings Soprano. And although I am a life long New Yorker, I do have a full size bull whip that could use a workout just in case people act up.

[Bill_Tex_Landreth]

@J a y H a c k

…I do have a full size bull whip that could use a workout just in case people act up.

Oh, I bet you do…

[Ken_V]

@Bill Tex Landreth

@J a y H a c k

…I do have a full size bull whip that could use a workout just in case people act up.

Oh, I bet you do…

I can’t even follow this thread, but I like that picture!!!

Oh, and I hope to be in on whatever events are transpiring during this weekend!

[Jack_Bulkin]

@J a y H a c k

The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

As a occasional poster here that has been invited to attend this shin dig by numerous current members , I may only come if promised the opportunity and guarantee that I would be permitted to chuck a few of these gene pool misfits in your cold pool.

[Steve_Saxon]

@Jack Bulkin

@J a y H a c k

The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

As a former member here that has been invited to attend this shin dig by numerous current members , I may only come if promised the opportunity and guarantee that I would be permitted to chuck a few of these gene pool misfits in your cold pool.

WTF Jack? Read this.

[Jack_Bulkin]

@Steve Saxon

@Jack Bulkin

@J a y H a c k

The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

As a former member here that has been invited to attend this shin dig by numerous current members , I may only come if promised the opportunity and guarantee that I would be permitted to chuck a few of these gene pool misfits in your cold pool.

WTF Jack? Read this.

You know me better than that Sax.

[Rick_Smith]

@Jack Bulkin

@J a y H a c k

The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

As a former member here that has been invited to attend this shin dig by numerous current members , I may only come if promised the opportunity and guarantee that I would be permitted to chuck a few of these gene pool misfits in your cold pool.

How many of your posts in the last few months are ‘as a former member’ or ‘i don’t post here anymore, but…’

It’s enough to say that you post here occasionally.

[Rick_Smith]

I’m assuming I’m in.

[Steve_Saxon]

@Rick Smith

I’m assuming I’m in.

You need a signature like “I’m Rick Smith beeetch.”

[Jack_Bulkin]

@Rick Smith

@Jack Bulkin

@J a y H a c k

The only problem is that I have a swimming pool that will either be closed or freezing cold, so we need a commitment that none of you drunks will throw someone in the pool.

As a occasional poster here that has been invited to attend this shin dig by numerous current members , I may only come if promised the opportunity and guarantee that I would be permitted to chuck a few of these gene pool misfits in your cold pool.

How many of your posts in the last few months are ‘as a former member’ or ‘i don’t post here anymore, but…’

It’s enough to say that you post here occasionally.

Post edited Rick.