Terrierman

I've significantly pared down what I'm bringing: Bacstrap medallions, a hunk of summer sausage, an onion, some mustard and a loaf of bread. And an attitude.

Beautiful. Question though. How on Earth did you come up with split dry firewood? I'm impressed.

Don't worry, be happy.

Hey! Who wants a rare piece of backstrap? --- Ness and Rick from the Blackstone, 1:23 PM, Saturday September 21, 2024. In the shade on the James River.

I can bring some fairly decent elk burger if you would like. And for sure backstrap medallions and summer sausage.

Doesn't look like rig or owner are gonna outlast Keith Richards.

You'll be glad you came but sorry you didn't float. You really should if you haven't before. It's a bucket list river. So whatever. But please do bring the blackstone, they're little miracle workers.

Hint: When I lived in Carroll IA right after college, a fried summer sausage sandwich was a thing at the tavern.

We can do either place. Floaters can get to the Y bridge park on the right easily and then paddle over to the takeout. Or take out and then walk or drive over to the park. Supposed to be sunny and 90 Saturday. Shade will be welcomed is my guess. We can decide when we get there. For 10, with a tabletop blackstone and a tabletop weber, I don't think we will need a big grill. Comments?

To even be in the same conversation as Aaron Judge is pretty good.

You guys are just gonna have to guess what I'm bringing. I mean besides the marinated medallions.

I have a case of Vienna Sausage (always save brand) in the truck.

Well, it's a hamburger/backstrap/hot dogs quickie at the takeout. So probably no stockpots or propane grills. But I bet we do not starve....

So Flysmallie was talking to his wife about going to the Jack's Fork. She told him he needed to stay home and fix the water heater so she could take a shower and do laundry. Flysmallie told her it would just have to wait until he got back from his float trip. The morning he was leaving she asked him to please stay home and fix the water heater and the stove which went on the fritz last night. He explained he would take care of it when he got home, the float trip is a priority. When he got home, she told him he need to fix the water heater, the stove and now the toilet too which was clogged. Flysmallie explained that the James River Float is on Saturday, I'll see about getting all that fixed when I get back. Ms. Smallie had about had it at that point. She said if that's the way you feel about it, how would you like to not see me for a few days? Flysmallie said fine, that suits me right down to the ground. Two days went by and he didn't see her at all. The third day the swelling was starting to go down and he could see her a little out of the corner of one eye.....

You just reminded me of an old joke. I'll put it in the humor thread.

Until frost touches them they're gonna pucker you right up. Alum is what that reminds me of. After a hard frost, they're kind of like dates.

If you'll bring it, I'll marinate some backstrap medallions and they'll cook in no time when folks are ready. What say?

if we could get a weber or two there that would be great. I have a table top model only. BTW, as of now, the weather forecast is perfect. Partly sunny and high of 85.

Those are great Jeff. But when it comes to big blues: I've never thought a 30 lb. blue cat was anything but a nice big fish fry. No red left at all. Belly and cheeks are the best ever. These are from the Missouri River, long ago sadly.

Let's see who wants to stay and eat. No big deal but it would be nice to hear from anyone who will if when we cook. Just for how much to prepare. I might be able to upgrade the fare a teensy bit.

I'm not floating. Can do hot dogs and hamburgers if there's a desire from enough folks.

That kind of stuff happens to me all the time too. Simple.

No, but the Pony Express guy comes on Tuesday and Friday.

I'm not a very good target. No debts, assets protected by a trust, credit cards only (or cash) and one bank where I know the staff. The ID theft protection program I have is a freebie from a site that had my data and got hacked. That'll make you wonder. I'm more of the "What, me worry?" crowd.

Are you trying to say in bank speak that somebody already invented it? Crap.