Spring Oyster Fest - Mobile, AL

[truk4u]

OK, all you lovers of those slimy, slippery ugly little creatures that supposedly give you wood, how about March 18th to the 21st?



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[rfoster]

Me and Mick would be in on those dates: We like Sea boogers. mmmm-good.:cool:

[sawdust_128]

Special Lunch meeting of the Tennessee Stainless Steel Oyster Barge Fleet Commanders 2009.

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[Jon Wehrenberg]

Works for me.

[Alek&Lucia]

Yes,
If the dates are set The Nowak's are in for the race.
Let's the game's begin.

Alek

[bonhall41]

We'll be there. Looking forward to it.

Bonnie

[GDeen]

Loogie eaters...:p

[Jerry Winchester]

Gordon,

Kinda like choking down a phlegm ball. But if they are fried it seems to de-bugger them some.

[GDeen]

Gordon,

Kinda like choking down a phlegm ball. But if they are fried it seems to de-bugger them some.

Exactly JDUB - why my Dad calls phlegm balls throat oysters....

Fry them or fry your senses by completely saturating the salt water loogies with tabasco and horseradish

[sawdust_128]

Oysters are deep water loogies, boogers or cold water snots.
Clams are shore-line or low-tide loogies
Mussels are blue boogies
Snails are sling-shot snots. Not periwinkles, they don't fly straight.

For boys 8 to 14 these along with segmented sand worms and baby eels were dare food (live worms and eels).

At least that's what I remember from growing up in the Oyster Bay area.

A more recent addition to the seafood dictionary came from a relative from Germany. She refused to eat shrimp because they remind her of garden grubs and she refered to them as bugs. Funny thing is that she is not wrong.

[Bill1170]

We are just across the bay from Mobile and so thought we would like to join this crazy group. Where are yall camping? Bill

[bonhall41]

Shady Acres Campground just off DIP (Dauphin Island Parkway) close to I-10. The phone number is 251-478-0013 and the website is www.shadyacresmobile.com. Just tell them you're with the oyster-eating POG group. Hope you can make it.

Bonnie

[Bill1170]

Thanks Bonnie. I just called the Shady Acres and was told someone made reservations for March the 11th. Confirm that it is the 18th and they will change the date.
Bill

[bonhall41]

I said the 18th but will call and confirm. He said he would set aside about a dozen spots for us. Of course, if we need more, he can handle it. Thanks.

Bonnie

[Jerry Winchester]

I'm booked into oyster heaven for Friday night since we will be in transit from Fort Wilderness back to Houston. Looking forward to choking down a few for sure.

JDUB

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Ok--Confess up now;) Who called and reserved the first 2 parking spaces at Shady Acres? I guess Truk didn't want to be at the trash site again:D
I guess the ones that reserved those 2 spots will have to do the BIG cook one night!
Sandy

[bonhall41]

Wasn't me but we'll take them. We did the big cook last time we were there.
:D

Bonnie

[Danss]

Dan & Jo are in and booked!!

[Alek&Lucia]

Sandy,

Mea culpa, mea culpa !
It is us that reserved 2 first spaces across the office. We are coming with friends, George and Shirley from down the street, I hope you remember them. Perhaps future Prevost owners (they have HR for now).
In case they will bow out we will put this spot for POG charity auction :D:D:D

Alek

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Something told me it might be Alek & Lucia. But, I thought you were reserving it for me:D
Yes, I remember George & Shirley. Would they like to tour our bus to buy?:);)
Sandy

[truk4u]

Sandy,

I haven't even called yet, but will request the dumpster site for the King!

[hobobimmer]

Deb, Eric, and Jay will be there, arriving on 18th. Can't wait.

Deb

[ajducote]

Andre & Ann will arrive Sat 13 Mar and depart early Sunday 21 Mar.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

According to the posts, this is list of those attending the Oyster Fest in Mobile next week. If you are not listed, COME ON!!! and add your name(if you know how:eek:). I don't know how to add to a list posted already:confused:.

Ann & Andre
Deb, Eric & Jay
Nancy & Tom
Carol & Bill
Bonnie & Don
Jerry & Rae
Sandy & Ed
Dan & Jo
Alek & Lucia + Their friends, George & Shirley
Roger & Micki
Dale & Paulette
Ted & Jan

[merle&louise]

Sandy,

The only person that can EDIT your post is you! If someone else says they are going to attend you have to EDIT your post that has the list of names by adding their name.:D

Wish we could make it; but we are prepping for my grandson's crawfish boil on March 27th. He is getting married in April. Louise has got me working my tail off! I thought the house was clean, but according to her it has to sparkle. I don't understand women.:confused:

[tdelorme]

Tuga is right, Sandy. Just go to the post that you added and look for the edit option at the bottom of the page. Only you can see the edit link so only you can edit the post.

Now, if I get through my treatment in Houston this week and can still drive the bus, Jan and I will be there. I know that Jerry and Rae Winchester are stopping Friday night on their way home from mouseville and I thought Jon and Di Wehrenberg were coming.

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Thank you Tuga and Ted.

I am always thinking on the positive side and know that you, Ted & Jan, will be there in Mobile!!!:):):) I prayed for you and Jan tonight. God Bless.

The last I heard was that Jon & Di were not going to be able to make it to Mobile this time. We sure will miss them being there.

Sandy

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

The last I heard was that Jon & Di were not going to be able to make it to Mobile this time. We sure will miss them being there.Sandy


The Oysters prayers have been answered... JON won't be attending. :D

Gary S.

[tdelorme]

Well darn, Jan and I will not be at the Mobile Oyster Fest next week. I had some funky lab work yesterday and am having to get shots for three days to increase my white and red blood cells. Instead of getting my Chemotherapy today and heading home tomorrow, we're stuck in Houston until at least Wednesday. Doc says no go as far as making the trip.
You all have great fun and we'll see you next time.

[ajducote]

Ann and I will have to cancel our Oyster Fest trip. A problem has come up at work that has caused a big change in our plans. I need to be home next week and need to spend a day in Jacksonville for work issues.

I hope everyone has a good time and we will see you all another time.

[rfoster]

Ted and Jan: Sorry to hear- - we will miss seeing yall at the Oysterfest. We needed you there to help hold JDUB in check. I heard from Mickey Mouse that he was spotted in the Magic Kingdom this morning with a wire brush in both hands.

Andre and Ann. Tell the folks at work that eating oysters is more important than work and come on. We are sorry to hear yall will miss out on the festitives. If that is what they are called.

For those planning to attend - a breif weather forecast ::

Wed
Mar 17
AM Clouds / PM Sun
64°
46°

Thu
Mar 18
Partly Cloudy
65°
42°

20%


Fri
Mar 19
Sunny
66°
49°

0%

Sat
Mar 20
Partly Cloudy
68°
39°

10%

Sun
Mar 21
Partly Cloudy
63°
43°
20%

[Bill1170]

We just found out we have had a big change of plans and will not be able to attend the Oyster Fest. WE are very disappointed and were looking forward to meeting you folks. Hope to make the next pog event.
Bill & Carol

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

We are on the road now heading to Mobile.
Left Coach Worx (St. Petersburg)at 6:45am today
and in Perry,FL at this moment on US 19/98.
Taking our time and looking at the "Poor Folks".
Just now turned on 98West and will go thru
Appalachicola where the (BEST) oysters are from!!:D
Sandy

[rahangman]

I worked in a restaurant in Ft Walton Beach while in USAF as an Oyster Shucker (help with $$$ in 1966-70). Appalachicola does have GREAT oysters but we usually had East Bay's from Pensacola as they were as good but much less trouble to open. Apps' were clumped and difficult to open, but Oh So Good. Wanted to make Mobile but stuck with family things here in Colorado.

[rahangman]

I worked in a restaurant in Ft Walton Beach while in USAF as an Oyster Shucker (help with $$$ in 1966-70). Appalachicola does have GREAT oysters but we usually had East Bay's from Pensacola as they were as good but much less trouble to open. Apps' were clumped and difficult to open, but Oh So Good. Wanted to make Mobile but stuck with family things here in Colorado.
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[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Just finished 2 dozen raw ones and 2 bowls of oyster stew(Split between Ed & I). Ate at Boss's Oyster Shack right on the Apalachicola Bay. DELICIOUS!!! We ate 1 for you Jon!
Sandy

[Alek&Lucia]

Hi,

Early start today in Mobile,AL.
In the park already:

Ed and Sandy
Alek and Lucia
George and Shirley

Alek

[hobobimmer]

Deb, Eric, and Jay leave this afternoon...save some oysters and a good parking space for us!!! Can't wait to get there. See you guys tomorrow.

Deb

[phorner]

Hey Deb, Eric and Jay....

Have fun and enjoy the drive! :D

[bonhall41]

We'll be there tomorrow. Hope they're saving the best spot for us since I called first.
Bonnie

[dale farley]

We also plan to arrive tomorrow. Paulette is working today and tomorrow, so we can scrape up money for the diesel. May have to leave very early so we can get there before dark. It's going to be about a 70-mile drive!!!

[truk4u]

Nance and I will see ya'll Friday and Saturday without the bus. Driving the truck and trailer and picking up a Harley in Tallahassee on the way to Mobile. Will be staying somewhere locally.

[Jerry Winchester]

Man you will do anything to avoid the sheep......

[BrianE]

A new Harley is it? Life is good. :)

[rfoster]

Truck: I hear there is a new TBC member showing up in Mobile. Maybe you can bum or borrow an extra bus for the night? I will leave the announcement to the party involved.

[rfoster]

I am parked behind a beatiful Prevost in the Walmart lot in Alabaster Al. = Its Eric and Debs new one. I think they are asleep =its late.

If I had some inflatable sheep they would think Truck is here.

See yall in Mobile on Thursday.

[truk4u]

Jdub - Did you bring your Acme Inventory?

Brian - Nothing new for me, hate sales tax.

King - You should always carry 1 sheep for those special moments.

[michaeldterry]

Nance and I will see ya'll Friday and Saturday without the bus. Driving the truck and trailer and picking up a Harley in Tallahassee on the way to Mobile. Will be staying somewhere locally.

Tom - spill the details about the new Harley! Year, model, and pictures would be nice! :D

The weather is going to be nice enough for Vita and I to pull our Harley trike out of the garage for a nice spring ride soon. Maybe we'll have to head toward Jasper one afternoon! :)

[truk4u]

The original plan was to pick-up the bike with the bus and trailer, but the bus is broke. Seems it may be water heater time!:eek:

Michael - I do this every year, sell in the fall, buy in the spring and ride something different. This one is an 05 Electra Glide Classic. Last years was an 06 Heritage. When your ready to head towards the mountains, let me know.

[dale farley]

I went out early this morning and made a couple pictures of the buses. The sun wasn't right for one, but maybe you get the jest of it anyway.

Eric, Deb and Jay were there in their beautiful new Liberty, (the single bus picture) so we all got a tour of it.

We got to meet a relatively new member of POG. Darrell Graham who lives about 20 miles from Mobile came by to visit a couple times and brought us each a 5 lb box of shrimp. He is the gentleman in the middle of the picture, standing behind the box. Darrell, we all really appreciate the shrimp.

Jamie and Debbie had their little puppy with them. Tom and Nancy showed up without their bus, but with the new motorcycle. We had 10 or 11 buses and had a very good time. Ate way too much seafood.

[phorner]

Thanks for posting the pix!

Looks like everyone's having a great time....:)

[Jamie Bradford]

Here are some more shots from "Oysterfest 2010" part 1

Ed & Alek fix my driveshaft disconnect upon arrival at OF1 - " great POG benefit"

Donald & puppy give me some free advertising

Someone said something funny???

Patrick & Sherry listen to Bonnie "strumming"

Doing what we did best ---- EAT,,,,,,, As the King said : " POG" People On Grub

[Jamie Bradford]

Bonnie cooking for everyone.......................

THANKS BONNIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

[Jamie Bradford]

I forgot to post Truk's new "nightie":eek:

[hobobimmer]

Howdy all POG folks from Eric and Debbie Faires in Huntsville, TN.

We are home after wonderful Th, Fri, Saturday, and then Sunday morning OysterFest Spring 2010 in Mobile with lots of POG buddies. Was so fun to see everyone and have nice visits.

Thanks POG member Darrell from Bayou Le Batre (I know it's not spelled correctly, but it is about 15 miles west of Mobile). We really appreciate gift of 5 pounds of shrimp. It will be so tasty. Some of the POG attendees already cooked their supply up at the Saturday night feast, but we were not able to attend that. We got to bring our supply home. We look forward to eating it. We thank you so much for being so generous. We also look forward to your beginning to post on the POG forum.

Although our 13 year old son Jay is no Alek or Lucia or Jon Wehrenberg, we think he is in training. Thursday night, he ate 5 dozen raw oysters. Friday night, he ate 5 dozen raw oysters plus 16 more cooked oysters on the sampler platter for a total of 76. Each night ended with dessert of bread pudding and ice cream. Not sure where he puts it, but he is growing.

We made it home from Mobile to our house non-stop, about 565 miles. Non-stop means not even for a bathroom break. Felt good to stand up when we pulled into our driveway (after I stopped the bus, of course). Good to be home. Very good to be with our POG friends. We enjoy your company, and thank you. We wish all our friends safe travels on their journeys home or elsewhere.

Eric, Debbie, and Jay Faires

[bonhall41]

We enjoyed seeing everyone and had a great time. Truk said the nightshirt wasn't his color so I kept it. The highlight of the weekend for me (other than a successful trip to the Beau Rivage Casino) was being inducted into the POG band for my work with the panjo, washboard and kazoo. Thanks, Ed and Sandy.

We're looking forward to doing it again soon.

[truk4u]

The nightshirt was really Bonnie's and for some reason she didn't want to wear it with so many camera's around. Makes ya wonder why she keeps coming up with all this sheep stuff? Not that there's anything wrong with that!! What she didn't tell the folks that couldn't atttend the choke and puke, was she was a big winner at the Casino and refused to share the winnings with poor ole Donald, while flashing a handfull of hundred dollar bill's under everyone's nose. Word has it that the Casino was sending the limo on Saturday to pick-up their latest high roller.

Disclaimer - I can't find the spell check!

[rfoster]

Me and Micki had a great time and enjoyed seeing everyone over eat again and again at OF2010.

Many thanks to our new best friend Daryl Graham for the Shrimpers and the chance to tour the curise in at the Steak and Shake. Many sharp sharp Hot Rods.

Many thanks to Bonnie and Don for the inviting fire pit and Hospitality at the Bonnie and Don Vantare night club and eatery.

And Congrats to Bonnie on being the big winner at the casino. She was all SMILES!

[pwf252]

OF Attendees

Sherry and I wanted to express our gratitude to everyone for their efforts in making this rally such a pleasant experience. We discussed during our ride home how although it was a long haul for a weekend it was well worth the trip. We had a great time and enjoyed making new friends. Hope everyone made it home without any problems. We hit a blizzard coming into Texas. Seemed quite bizarre with heavy snow blowing horizontal and even more so today as its going to hit 70 degrees. Ahh Texas weather!!!!!!!!!! Anyway can,t wait for our next POG trip (Maine) and more enjoyable experiences with the welcoming members of POG

[kenrobertson]

Truk - I assume I wont be hearing anymore about my taste in bras. I know you SAID you gave the nightie back, but we still have the picture.

Ken

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Ken,

I would have thought by now that you would have figured out the best way to deal with this bunch of misfits is to just keep your head down. But NOOOOO, you pop up and fire a shot at Truk.

He is far beyond worrying about pictures of him with a nightie after dealing with the Bobbsey Twins for all these years. He will include you in his list of Acme Company gift recipients.

Just for fun I may carry his luggage. Your sweetheart should really get you under control.

[Danss]

As usual great friends and to much food! Always looking forward to next EATING FRENZY. Dan & Jo

[truk4u]

KR - There will be Acme Accessories in your future!

[Alek&Lucia]

Hello Everybody,

Thank You for a fantastic Oysterfest Spring 2010,
Thank You Darrell Graham for 5lb of great fresh shrimp !
Just Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for a GREAT TIME !
BTW:
If anybody is looking for rain ponchos or marshmallow forks give Bonnie a call or send her a PM,
she has a super prices on them, and only few left,

Alek and Lucia

[bonhall41]

I'll have them available at the next Oysterfest or POG gathering just in case.
Also, we made an unscheduled trip back to Mobile this afternoon. Hall's Motorsports burned this morning and there's nothing left but part of the walls and a lot of ruined inventory. The good news is that nobody was hurt and we will rebuild.
We had a great time last weekend and hope to see all of you again soon.
Bonnie

[kenrobertson]

Truk - I thought moderators were supposed to behave themselves.

Jon - OOPS

Ken

[aggies09]

We are envious. Looks like you guys all had a great time. Thanks for posting and sharing with those of us who were less fortunate.

[Jerry Winchester]

Bonnie,

Splain to me the part about what burned and how. I'm sorry in advance.

JDUB

[bonhall41]

JDUB,
About 38 years ago, Donald, his brother and his dad opened a Suzuki dealership in Mobile for Donald's dad to run. We were never actively involved but have always been a part of the business that has grown over the years. There is now an additional location and we are in the process of buying out several other dealers but this is the main location that drives the train. They think it was an electrical fire that started in the attic but the fire department and insurance company will be doing investigations. It all happened very quickly so nothing (including personal items) was saved. No customer property was lost because the service department is in a separate building next door. Also, some of the inventory was still outside in crates and we have an additional warehouse that's a few miles away. That location sells Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM, Spyder and some Korean line of motorcycles as well as Waverunners, SeaDoos, parts, accessories, and, I'm sure some other things that I'm forgetting right now. It will take a while but it will all work out.
Bonnie

[hobobimmer]

Bonnie,
Glad no one was hurt. Sorry to hear the news.
Deb, Eric, Jay