Wounded Warrior Event - Quad State Herf 8 - Saturday, July 27th......

[craig]

Yeah, the car has some issues so I don't want to rely on it (Mechanic says, "not worth fixing it ($4500), just keep driving it until it dies"). I was going to rent a car but the mileage charge for going that far into the USA is ridiculous. Amtrak actually runs from Montreal to Croton (about a $50 cab fare to West Point), but then I would have to leave super-early Friday and Sunday or Monday morning (not to mention hauling camping stuff on the train). After spending hours today trying to figure it out and realizing that I would have to work on a project all day that Friday and Monday, I gave up.

No rush on the Padron's - we'll figure something out.

[badwhale]

Bummer. Now I'll be left alone with Clint and Dan.

[stogieman]

Well, that sucks Craig. We were looking forward to you as always in winning big time in the raffles. Hope your car problems don't get you down.......

[MoeCizlak]

Well Jamie, now that Craig is out as the designated Will-handler, I expect you to step up in a big way here. Also, a couple from El Dorado bought our house, as soon as I get their names I'll need a complete rundown on them.

[ashauler]

Hmmm, El Dorado....home of smelly oil refineries, and a fairly nice lake.

No worries, I forgot about Dan....his gloves are molded to fit.

[stogieman]

Got a lot done yesterday in support of the event. Squared away the logistical stuff at Round Pond: Tents, tables, chairs, super cookers, required electrical power, etc. Also coordinated the beer delivery along with the soda & water as well as wine and other liquid beverages. Cigars are arriving and making last minute reminders to vendors that were at IPCPR that the event is a week away. Not sure about you all but I'm getting excited as the annual event is fast approaching. Enjoy the weekend all and I'll see you in 7 days if not sooner.......

[stogieman]

Well S/BOTL, we are one (1) day from our annual event, yeah baby! First, I want to thank all of the sponsors that supported this great "Cause" and all of you great folks that helped out as well. With you all, none of this would happen. Thanks to all my friends that are coming to support tomorrow, we know it's gonna be a blast. I do wish you all safe travels and clear skies.

In reference to tomorrow, we have plenty of chairs as we'll have 80 folding ones along with ten (10) 8' folding tables and all of the picnic tables as well. If you have a favorite tailgate folding chair, by all means bring it. Just as last year, we have 2 additional tents being erected adjacent to the pavilion. One of them is a 20' x 23' and the other a 20' x 20'. If you prefer your own erected as some do, go for it as there's plenty of room for all.

Food wise, I met with Sean yesterday from Big Guns BBQ and the menu is off the charts. If anyone goes home hungry, you weren't at our event (that's all I'm gonna say). I do regret to say, Rita's Ice will not be making it this year as they had things come up.

We'll have plenty of soda & water as well as beer, wine and hard liquor for those that prefer it. I do want to let everyone know that you can always bring your own and or have a reserve stored away (wink).

Today will be a busy one making the goodie bags, finalizing all of the raffle items and such. So as I always try to say, think outside of the box and I'll see you all tomorrow.........