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Old 04-11-2015, 07:26 AM   #21
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Maybe because we don't have enough food listed yet.
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Old 04-11-2015, 07:29 AM   #22
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A bit of a note for those who are still trying to decide what to bring to the potluck. There always seems to be a lot of salad and munchies stuff left over at the end, and we always seem to run out of the entrée dishes.
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I sent my entrees earlier direct to Tammy/Reace, but I realize now they are traveling. Here is our contribution

Potluck Dinner

Salads -
Doug & Anna-Marie--kale salad
Ian & Joan - Taco Salad
Bill & Earline -- Spinach salad
Donna D. & Judy B. - Everything But the Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad
Diana & Eric - Chinese Salad

Entrees -

Jim and Lisa - Mac & Cheese - Spitfired
Glenn and Leslie - The Only BBQ Salmon
Gabi & Wolf - Meatballs
Diane - Chili
Sooz & Doug - Eastern North Carolina-style Pulled Pork Sliders
Alisa - Scalloped potatoes
Johnsonville Brats-Hot n spicy

Dips and Spreads -

Doug & Eileen - Pickles, Buns and Butter
Ginger – veggies and dip

Desserts -
Carl & Barb - Fresh fruit
Gabi & Wolf - Almond Bars

Pot Luck Breakfast
Doug & Anna-Marie---Marmalade & Muffins
Jim and Lisa - French Toast
Gabi & Wolf - Deviled Eggs & Cheese
Bill and Earline-Cheese Grits
Pennsylvania Dutch Scrapple
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Old 04-11-2015, 08:09 AM   #24
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I have no idea why this post is reported.
Jim? Donna?
And, what is that blue dot at the bottom left?
I believe because this was from a new member who's posts are monitored. Once approved, it goes away.
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Potluck Dinner

Salads -
Doug & Anna-Marie--kale salad
Ian & Joan - Taco Salad
Bill & Earline -- Spinach salad
Donna D. & Judy B. - Everything But the Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad
Diana & Eric - Chinese Salad

Entrees -

Jim and Lisa - Mac & Cheese - Spitfired
Glenn and Leslie - The Only BBQ Salmon
Gabi & Wolf - Meatballs
Diane - Chili
Sooz & Doug - Eastern North Carolina-style Pulled Pork Sliders
Alisa - Scalloped potatoes
JIm and Noelia-Johnsonville Brats-Hot n spicy

Dips and Spreads -

Doug & Eileen - Pickles, Buns and Butter
Ginger – veggies and dip
Bob and Del - Spinach Dip & Crackers
Bob and Del - Smoked Pheasant Spread & Crackers

Desserts -
Carl & Barb - Fresh fruit
Gabi & Wolf - Almond Bars

Pot Luck Breakfast
Doug & Anna-Marie---Marmalade & Muffins
Jim and Lisa - French Toast
Gabi & Wolf - Deviled Eggs & Cheese
Bill and Earline-Cheese Grits
Jim and Noelia-Pennsylvania Dutch Scrapple
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Old 04-11-2015, 12:07 PM   #26
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OK, we're "newbies" to this kind of rally, and have some typical newbie questions regarding the potluck dinner and breakfast. Being a little paranoid about trying to cook for a large group of people, none of whom we know, we're taking the safe route this year and bringing dips and spreads for the dinner, but would like to do more. How are items like breakfast juices handled? Do all attendees participate in these potlucks, or just those who sign up for something? How about the cocktail hour(s) before dinner?

Any guidance would be appreciated!

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Old 04-11-2015, 12:08 PM   #27
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We'll bake something for dessert....

Potluck Dinner

Salads -
Doug & Anna-Marie--kale salad
Ian & Joan - Taco Salad
Bill & Earline -- Spinach salad
Donna D. & Judy B. - Everything But the Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad
Diana & Eric - Chinese Salad

Entrees -

Jim and Lisa - Mac & Cheese - Spitfired
Glenn and Leslie - The Only BBQ Salmon
Gabi & Wolf - Meatballs
Diane - Chili
Sooz & Doug - Eastern North Carolina-style Pulled Pork Sliders
Alisa - Scalloped potatoes
Jim and Noelia-Johnsonville Brats-Hot n spicy

Dips and Spreads -

Doug & Eileen - Pickles, Buns and Butter
Ginger – veggies and dip
Bob and Del - Spinach Dip & Crackers
Bob and Del - Smoked Pheasant Spread & Crackers

Desserts -
Carl & Barb - Fresh fruit
Gabi & Wolf - Almond Bars
Paul & Norma – Dutch oven cake or cobbler

Pot Luck Breakfast
Doug & Anna-Marie---Marmalade & Muffins
Jim and Lisa - French Toast
Gabi & Wolf - Deviled Eggs & Cheese
Bill and Earline-Cheese Grits
Jim and Noelia-Pennsylvania Dutch Scrapple
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Old 04-11-2015, 12:56 PM   #28
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OK, we're "newbies" to this kind of rally, and have some typical newbie questions regarding the potluck dinner and breakfast. Being a little paranoid about trying to cook for a large group of people, none of whom we know, we're taking the safe route this year and bringing dips and spreads for the dinner, but would like to do more. How are items like breakfast juices handled? Do all attendees participate in these potlucks, or just those who sign up for something? How about the cocktail hour(s) before dinner?

Any guidance would be appreciated!

Bob and Del
This will be our third , as far as we saw everyone seems to bring something . Like Jim Bennett says there do seem to be less entrees , but in general the food is more than plentiful . There is a beer exchange shortly before the dinner , have read that leftovers stay for the dinner ....but have never looked to see if there is actually left over beer . Wine drinkers just bring wine , all very friendly fun sharing . Don't think ther is any need to worry about any particular dish being to big or small , there is in general just a huge amount of different and yummy things to taste . It's fun - personally really like Glen Baglos salmon - was lucky enough to get a little piece !
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Summer Zucchini Salad. Jim there weren't any left overs last year.
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Yeah, like Gabi said, there is always lots of food. The last few people that made it through the lineup did not have much for main courses to choose from. BUT, everyone did eat lots of great food, and fun was had by all.

Not everyone joins in the potluck, but I think almost everyone does. There are also lots of dishes brought by people who do not even frequent this forum. Just bring about 6-8 or so normal sized servings of your dish, and all will be good. Most people only take small amounts of any dish, as there are so many different ones to try to take in.
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Old 04-11-2015, 02:25 PM   #31
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The last few people that made it through the lineup did not have much for main courses to choose from.

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Being unlucky enough to be at the last table called I can second that

IMHO it's way too large a group to call up one table at a time. Some of the first called were going back for seconds before we even got called.

It would be nice if one of you with some influence with ETI could suggest that the food be placed in two separate areas and two tables at a time were called up.

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Good idea Ron and since it is our rally, no reason not to do that. With over a hundred units it seem logical to have 2 lines.
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Good idea Ron and since it is our rally, no reason not to do that. With over a hundred units it seem logical to have 2 lines.

I second that. Jim your in charge of handling it.

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I'll pass it on to Reace and Tammy.....
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hmmm ....I wonder about the size of that space for two different table set ups ( if I am understanding that correctly) , also dividing up the entrees and side dishes if the tables are in separate locations might take a lot more time - something one person considers an entree may be a side dish for another ....... could it not be organized to have one line up on either side of the same set-ups and possibly announce " please wait till all tables have been called before going for seconds ? maybe odd number one side even the other .....
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hmmm ....I wonder about the size of that space for two different table set ups ( if I am understanding that correctly) , also dividing up the entrees and side dishes if the tables are in separate locations might take a lot more time - something one person considers an entree may be a side dish for another ....... could it not be organized to have one line up on either side of the same set-ups and possibly announce " please wait till all tables have been called before going for seconds ? maybe odd number one side even the other .....
Good suggestion but there is enough room for a second table. Also, both sides of the table were used but for that many people the wait was very long. The first up were finished for quite a while before the last table got up. A table loaded with all sorts of yummies presents an agonizing choice of decisions for some folks and some linger painfully deciding if they should take one or two of this or that. Two tables would allow for 4 lines and much less wait.

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There were discussions already, after the meal last year. We have ideas, but are quite limited as far as layout goes, given the amount of folks that are there, and the size of the area provided. As it was, we were told we couldn't move the pool tables used for serving as they were placed against the walls, but we did anyway, or it would have been even worse. We did protect them before using them to served.

People do linger too slowly, that's for sure. I think we should provide Ron and Jim with cattle prods to keep the crowd moving. Kidding aside, we will be encouraging folks to move along.

I do agree with Gabi, that it would be unfair to split the food into two separate tables, people would just be wanting to browse both. Also, last year I was purposely watching to ensure folks did not go back for seconds until everyone got through, and if one or two slipped through, that would be it. Yes, some of the first through finished before the last folks got through, but I have seen this in lots of big gatherings like this.

Pretty sure though, if anyone wants to help set up this year, you won't be turned away.

Bottom line, it will be lots of fun regardless of how it goes down.
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I just wait until everybody has sat down and then I get a bun.
Had my fill of pot lucks as a preacher's kid. Green jello with shredded carrot.
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We found the breakfast most confusing ......folks seemed to move from all four corners inward ....
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Hi: gabeck... Most folks aren't awake before breakfast!!! Alf
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