Havasu Signups Feb. 13-15

[jello_jeep]

Well folks, this is growing to quite a number over what Brian E and I first conjured up! I am sure we will have a blast, but the logistics will be a bit more of a task.

Michelle at the resort has pushed the limits of how many freebies she can do at once (about twice her limit) so if you are not yet on the list, you will need to do the 1/2 price deal through the normal reservation office as was previously laid out. (Still a smokin deal)!

Norm Casson has generously offered to provide the services of an entertainer for the evening, a Mr. Harris if my memory is working correctly. Norm assures us that if you close your eyes you will think you are listening to "The Chairman Of The Board" (Sinatra). So a big thanks to Norm for donating the entertainment.

We will also be holding the usual Charity Auction! If you care to donate items to the auction, please call or email me so I have some idea how much scrounging I need to do as well. You have seen the goodies from the past, ranging from rubber chickens, large bottles of wine/booze, engine service gift certificates, tee shirts, hats, POG goodies etc. Anything you can donate or get someone else to donate will be a big help.

I have already put the arm on Marathon Beaumont, so king's X on Roger, he has already agreed to step up.

The likely recipient will be a local charity, I have made some calls and will firm it up and let everyone know.

I would take a guess at the number of people for dinner on Saturday at somewhere around fifty with POG members and some invited guests.

I am going to smoke up a Top Sirloin on my Weber bbq, can only fit one on there so that will be around 16lbs. Recognizing everyone doesn't just eat beef (beyond me as to why ) We could use someone to do chickens. There is a bbq at the clubhouse, but I have never used it and wouldn't know its oddities. There is a grocery store down the road, maybe we could just buy a half dozen roasted chickens or something? Brian E expressed interest in maybe doing something like that. So maybe that will work.

The rest was kind of planned as pot-luck, and I have had some people call me and ask what they can bring...

What I am going to do is just go down the list assign people to a general food category, and you can pick what you are making.

This is not set in stone, its just a guideline and a starting point to get things rolling. If you want to do something else, or want to bring meat of some sort and have a means to cook it, let me know! We will have a blast no matter what as usual.

Drinks: Bring your own!

Crudites, appetizers, chips, dips: Zittrer, Beer, Erion, Davis

Salad & dressing, rolls & butter: Deinhard, Hoffman, Queen, Hoppe

Vegetables: Bennett, Juranek, Tuls

Starchy stuff (taters, rice, beans): Hicks, Clark, Williams

Desert: VanSchoonhoven, John(flyU), Becker, Hoyum

Beef/chicken, BBQ sauce: Holm/Esler

Entertainment: Casson

The clubhouse has a standard kitchen/fridge freezer setup, and a nice counter to set everything else up on so it should be great!

Remember this isn't cast in stone, just a starting point. If you are unwilling/able to bring stuff it won't be then end of the world!

I am sure as usual there will by way too much chow & booze in good POG style. We always have a good time.

More to follow!

PS, anyone wanting to take over ram-rodding this deal, Brian and I have already agreed to let you take it, just let us know

[garyde]

Hi Warren. Your doing great! Let me know if you want me to BBQ some Ribs or Tri Tip. I'd be happy to do that. Regarding Paper Plates , Utensils, Napkins ,etc. Do you need someone to take care of those? How about a set-up group and a clean up group?
We want you, Brian and your wives to enjoy the Rally as well.

[Kevin Erion]

Warren, Beer and snacks? How did you know!

[jello_jeep]

Gary, ribs sound great if you are up for it!

Hadn't thought of the plates etc, usually folks bring their own, but being as we will have guests it might be easy to just have on person bring them.

A KP batallion is always helpful.

Thanks for the offers... I am sure it will be a hoot!

Hi Warren. Your doing great! Let me know if you want me to BBQ some Ribs or Tri Tip. I'd be happy to do that. Regarding Paper Plates , Utensils, Napkins ,etc. Do you need someone to take care of those? How about a set-up group and a clean up group?
We want you, Brian and your wives to enjoy the Rally as well.

[jello_jeep]

"Beer" is actually someone's name who signed up at the resort. I am not sure who it is ?

But of course BEER is always welcome!

Warren, Beer and snacks? How did you know!

[jello_jeep]

Folks are asking for a "schedule".

The only things set in stone are,,

Saturday 2/14 (Valentines day) 5PM POG BBQ, potluck, charity auction, and music. This will be held in the phase 1 club house (nearest the entrance).

Sunday 2/15 mid to late afternoon, head out to Sara Park for fireworks show that will commence @ dusk. We need to be out there early, as hwy 95 will get closed, and the entrance to Sara Park will get closed as soon as the park gets full. You have to get tickets to get in to the park, I will try to look into how to get them and post it. We also have a connection to the gun club property that is adjacent to the park to watch for free, but you wouldn't get to see the ground stuff. It is also not yet clear if we can get permission for as many people as are now signed up to go out there.

These are not set in stone..

Interest has also been expressed in going out for breakfast on Saturday morning 2/14. Sounds good to me, and working on a sponsor for that.

Maybe some desert shooting for those interested on Sunday. We can work out a time.

Also the honorable Harry Hoppe pointed out that there are several new folks that probably think this is a "real" rally, and to that end we should have a round table on Bus issues, maintenance etc. This is a good idea too and we could use some "volunteers" to present something.. Harry is officially in charge of this, contact him with your ideas before we volunteer for you!

The only other thing I can think of is Maybe cocktail hour on Friday, like a meet & greet. Possibly we can get Master Zittrer to due a Margarita Boy Dog & Pony show! Hows about it Ken? Maybe 4 or so on Friday? We can pick a site to have it on, or if the weather is cold or nasty we can sneak into one of the club houses and take shelter & make merry.

As always these are just ideas... tweak as necessary!

DON'T FORGET ARIZONA DOES NOT OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, THEY ARE ON MTN TIME NOW, (1 hour ahead of PST). All times listed will be AZ time.

[dalej]

Also the honorable Harry Hoppe pointed out that there are several new folks that probably think this is a "real" rally, and to that end we should have a round table on Bus issues, maintenance etc. This is a good idea too and we could use some "volunteers" to present something.. Harry is officially in charge of this, contact him with your ideas before we volunteer for you!_Warren


When I talked to Harry he implied that he wanted to do a complete polish of my bus as a technical seminar. Is this going to be a great get together or what!

[Ray Davis]

Interest has also been expressed in going out for breakfast on Saturday morning 2/14. Sounds good to me, and working on a sponsor for that

That sounds outstanding. As I remember that cafe you tool us too last time we were out there (Black Bear Cafe??), was MOST execellent!

Ray

[dalej]

The Black bear is great for supper too, the cobbler is to die for, so don't eat the chicken fried steak or you won't have room.

[jello_jeep]

Ray, I think the chow there is good stuff obviously, I was wondering if they could handle a crowd our size, somewhere between 42-50 I am thinking, especially if we get it sponsored by someone I would project near 100% attendance.

Called BB Cafe, manager told me their total seating capacity is 100, and on saturday morning on top of it, impossible.

The only place I could think of in LHC that I thought might take us as a group, and give us a private room as well is the Golden Corral, a recently built large buffet type joint.

The food is good, place is clean and its popular (maybe not as good as BB cafe but we can always hit that joint up on another morning in a small group)! The major draw is we don't have to cook it, clean it up, and we get to be together for further mutual harassment!

I called Golden Corral and they said they had a room big enough, and it wouldn't be a problem, and asked I call back tomorrow and speak to the GM to firm it up.

Unless there are objections, it seems the only choice I know of, and I will handle it.

If anyone has any suggestions other than that, don't be shy! Speak up!