Third Annual California BBQ!!!

[wolf_Q]

I'm still planning on driving there with my friend, but I won't know for sure for quite a while.

If we do go it would be both the BBQ and Disneyland.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Roll Call:

Gini
Slick
Sara
Laurie
Richard
Laura/Alexa
Debbie/Terry
Karen/Aaron
Tracey
Kelly
Tonya
Staci
Catland (I'm sorry, I don't know your name )


Aly?
Amberlee?
Amy?
Wolfsoul?
Nom?
RedHedd?
Cincy's Mom?
Luckies?

Anyone else???

I know this seems a bit early...but with only 140 DAYS LEFT, there are gifts to plan for.

Terry's coming toooo???
Yeaa!!!
Didcha tell him there will be a familiar face? Does California have Cracker Barrel?


I am not sure if I will have a friend coming with me or not - her dad was diagnosed with Cancer in November and not sure if he is doing well. Then Amy/Cincy's Mom - not sure if she will come or not we haven't talked about it yet...

[gini]

You are all making me so excited.

I promise that everything will be DRY by July - if it isn't, I think I will just MOVE!

Kelly, thanks for the list..........you beat me to it. I was going to go back and read all of the posts to make my own list.

As always, you are wonderful!

Hugs to all of you and all that have attended the first two BBQ"s will be really anxious to meet the new attendee's. Trust me.........NO ONE will feel left out/lonely/at a loss for words.

I have never met a more wonderful group of people that I now am fortunate to call dear friends.

Warning: We laugh a lot!!

[luckies4me]

Are you allowed to bring our pets with us? Where is the barbecue going to be? Anything else i should know about?

[gini]

When it is closer to July, I will p/m all of you with directions to my home, time, etc.

I have been thinking about people bringing their pets and because my yard isn't that big..........but mainly because this is the home of Rascal, Annie and Emma..........I am leaning towards saying no.

Rusty and Ginger are the goldens that live across the street.
My neighbor brings them over to say hi to everyone, but she takes them back home after a little while.

Even that sends Annie and Emma into a tizzy..........they just aren't used to dogs or other pets in their yard. Rascal just says, "yeah, golden boy, come on over and let me have some of that nose!!"

[slick]

Originally posted by luckies4me
Are you allowed to bring our pets with us? Where is the barbecue going to be? Anything else i should know about?

I see that Gini has answered your question on the pets issue. Having been there last year, I would think that it would be really crowded if everyone brought their pets, and with people walking around all over the place (in and out of her house) and perhaps stepping in "stuff" we certainly don't want to turn Gini's back yard into a dog park. This is really meant to be a "people" gathering, not a "pet" gathering. Just my 2 cents worth. (Besides, we want to be invited back don't we??? )

L4M, the BBQ is right in Gini's back yard. We all sit around the patio table or picnic table and enjoy the moment. Just like Thursday's, we leave our attitudes at the door and have a good time with good company. That's what it's all about.

[luckies4me]

What about baby rats in cages? I was going to bring a rat or two for Uabassoon. Thought maybe others might want to see them too.


I wasn't sure exactly where the meeting was held, which is why I asked about bringing dogs. I'm still bringing Freckles to California with me, but I can keep her at my brothers while I'm at the barbecue. Now, if I can remember to bring my sunscreen I think I will be fine. HAHA, I told myself I'd never go back to California during the summer. Perhaps I'll make use of my stay there and travel back to Huntington Beach and paint curbs again like I did in the old days, LOL.


What's good about this trip is I'll get to see my family again! And of course, meet all you cool people too. I'm really looking forward to this.

[slick]

Originally posted by luckies4me
What about baby rats in cages? I was going to bring a rat or two for Uabassoon. Thought maybe others might want to see them too.

I'd love to see them but.........

Rascal just says, "yeah, golden boy, come on over and let me have some of that nose!!"

If Rascal wants a piece of Rusty, I can only imagine what might happen if he sniffs out a rattie. I know they will be caged, but anything can happen. Also, some people get squeamish around rodents. Better ask Gini first before bringing them along.

[Edwina's Secretary]

The House of Orange might enjoy a little snack!

My husband hates the sight of rats. Many years ago he was a truck mechanic for trucks from a grainery. When he would be under the truck fixing something, rats, high on rat poison, would attack.....

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
The House of Orange might enjoy a little snack!

My husband hates the sight of rats. Many years ago he was a truck mechanic for trucks from a grainery. When he would be under the truck fixing something, rats, high on rat poison, would attack.....

[Uabassoon]

What about baby rats in cages? I was going to bring a rat or two for Uabassoon. Thought maybe others might want to see them too.

Because of the cats it might be easiest to just meet before or after the BBQ. We'll be in town from Friday until Tues morning.

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by Uabassoon
Because of the cats it might be easiest to just meet before or after the BBQ. We'll be in town from Friday until Tues morning.

Sounds good. Though I doubt the cats when win against the rats, Heh. Rats can get pretty feisty. I remember when Ewok was younger and he stuck his paw through the cage of my females. That was the last time he attempted that LOL!

Since we'll both be in Anaheim it should be pretty easy to meet somewhere.

[RedHedd]

I'm a "definite/maybe" at this point as I'm not sure if I can afford a second trip in July. I'm going to Toronto with a girlfriend the end of June and am not sure if my bank account will be able to afford TWO trips in one month.

When and where is everyone landing? I might be able to swing a "just a weekend" jaunt, flying down on Saturday and leaving on Sunday. I haven't had the time to dig through this whole thread.

[slick]

When and where is everyone landing?

I have not yet decided when my arrival date will be but I will be landing at LAX, as I did last year.

I will probably fly home Wed the 20th if nothing else is going on. Besides, I'm sure after all that time Genie....I mean, Gini, not to mention the orangies, will be glad to gain back some peace and quiet.

What's that saying now?? After 3 days fish and visitors stink!!!

[Logan]

Gini, would you send my husband an email and ask him to cash in some of his numerous frequent flyer miles to get me out there?? Wonder if he'd do it??? I WANT TO COME!!!!!!!