Swamper Fling June 19-21, 2009

[PeppermintPaddi]

I'll sign up for a couple of batches of brownies and bags of chips.

 

[ZzzKing]

Any interest in this? No worries if not- it will save me lugging the gear around.

P

I have an interest as well. Thanks for the offer!

 

[Klantz]

Now that the Fling is only two weekends away, I thought I'd bring up the food topic... This is certainly an area where any and all suggestions & contributions are welcome and of course please do what ya'll want, I'd expect nothing less!

I'm focusing on Saturday night fajitas w/ excess contributions going towards Sunday breakfast (I'm not cooking breakfast however, so anyone willing to do so, please let us know)

K-valve & I will be cooking up fajita's for everyone Saturday night. I'd ask those who plan on partaking to do one of the following:
a) bring a side dish, snack, or something good to share w/ the group (it will help if you let us know what you're bringing )
or
b) donate $5 to the "Food Jar" Saturday morning - this $ will be used to purchase anything missing or needed, including paper plates, utensils, sides, fixin's, tortillas, chips, salsa, etc. when we make an HEB run that afternoon... this is how we'll get the quantities right to ensure everyone gets fed well. Excess $'s will go towards breakfast grub :cool2:

Anyone who'd like to help cook, or help in the camp kitchen, etc. please chime in. If you're bringing somethin' special let us know, so we can look forward to it and know it's covered.

Yer feedback and input are welcome...

Zinc, I will gladly offer my services for Sunday morning breakfast cooking, however by services, I mean myself as the cook as I do not have much in the way of pots and pans here. I do however have a big cooker and plenty of propane. If someone can bring some cast iron and flipping/stirring utensils, I'll cook whatever we get.

 

[Zinc]

Zinc, I will gladly offer my services for Sunday morning breakfast cooking, however by services, I mean myself as the cook as I do not have much in the way of pots and pans here. I do however have a big cooker and plenty of propane. If someone can bring some cast iron and flipping/stirring utensils, I'll cook whatever we get.

Great, in fact we could probably use the cooker on Sat night if you'll be there. I'm working on getting more frying pans... multiple heat & multiple pans, makes cooking for numbers much easier

I'm also making a mental note to bring a couple of tubs for washing cooking dishes & utensils... the rest will be disposable

 

[driftwood]

Mental note,

Get one big pot to produce hot water. Great source of water for the washing "tubs".

 

[chucksaul]

I have been avoiding doing this so as not to sound like a BWS but should we start a list of people planning on attending... (I see it all the time on the Cozumel thread):

Charles Saul and Donna Baylor, Tyler, TX

 

[Zinc]

I have been avoiding doing this so as not to sound like a BWS but should we start a list of people planning on attending... (I see it all the time on the Cozumel thread):

Charles Saul and Donna Baylor, Tyler, TX

There's no reason we can't start a list, although I'm not exactly sure what it would accomplish. The poll gives a good idea to expect 30 or more...
BTW, what's BWS?

As far as food quantity, I intend to get the fajita's and rest of the groceries Saturday afternoon, once I know how many people are there and will be eating Sat. night.

 

[Texas Torpedo]

Your post sparked an idea. I ran it by Zinc and he thought that it had merit.

We should have enough DM's, or better, and enough gear laying around to offer Discover Scuba dives to people at the Fling who are not certified to dive.

If you are going to be at the Fling and are qualified/willing to lead a Discover Scuba dive or if you know someone who is not certified and would like the chance to safely dive with a pro, please chime in.

That is a terrific idea. I've had a friend or two along (non-diver) when going out with Robert on the Wednesday night dives and they've shown interest in diving.. Something like would give them a real taste and possibly get them involved rather than dreaming about it..

I'd been wanting to get certified for the past 20 years but not until I went to a class with a friend did I finally take the plunge.. No turning back now.. :goingdown:

 

[Texas Torpedo]

Any interest in this? No worries if not- it will save me lugging the gear around.

P

I've burned up my wallet the last few months on gear but I am interested in looking at wings and some tec type gear if you bring it.

Thanks for the offer!

 

[Texas Torpedo]

Now that the Fling is only two weekends away, I thought I'd bring up the food topic... This is certainly an area where any and all suggestions & contributions are welcome and of course please do what ya'll want, I'd expect nothing less!

I'm focusing on Saturday night fajitas w/ excess contributions going towards Sunday breakfast (I'm not cooking breakfast however, so anyone willing to do so, please let us know)

K-valve & I will be cooking up fajita's for everyone Saturday night. I'd ask those who plan on partaking to do one of the following:
a) bring a side dish, snack, or something good to share w/ the group (it will help if you let us know what you're bringing )
or
b) donate $5 to the "Food Jar" Saturday morning - this $ will be used to purchase anything missing or needed, including paper plates, utensils, sides, fixin's, tortillas, chips, salsa, etc. when we make an HEB run that afternoon... this is how we'll get the quantities right to ensure everyone gets fed well. Excess $'s will go towards breakfast grub :cool2:

Anyone who'd like to help cook, or help in the camp kitchen, etc. please chime in. If you're bringing somethin' special let us know, so we can look forward to it and know it's covered.

Yer feedback and input are welcome...

I've got a $25 to kick in for fajitas, etc.. Would it help to send it to you guys now or just drop it in when we get there..