McReef Holiday Gathering

[Dave McReeferson]

Well, the tank is nearly done, and the holidays are upon us, so Gina and I have decided we would have a little get together at the McReef. We were thinking pot-luck would be the way to go, so bring something tasty to share and we can all have a bite and shoot the breeze. Our schedule has been pretty tight, but we do have the Saturday immediately following Christmas open (the 27th), so we figured we would try and do it then, let's say 6PM.

Post here if you are thinking you can make it and what you might be bringing so we don't end up with 12 spinach dips and 3 apple pies. ;)

It will also be BYOB if you want to have a cocktail or two.

Hope to see you there/here. :)

Once the day gets closer we will PM those who have expressed interest with the address.

[Kevin McG]

Oh man! my friend Dave is getting married that day :(

[Liam]

We will be there as far as i know at this point

[Gina McReeferson]

Oh man! my friend Dave is getting married that day

That's weird, who plans a social event 2 days after Chris....oh....never mind. :D:p

We will be there as far as i know at this point

That's great, it's been a while since I've seen Amber.....so, I hear she's a regular reefer now :D, how did you bribe her to go to the meeting?:p

[jbishop]

Mel and I will be in France Sorry we wont be able to make it.

[Gina McReeferson]

Wow, how exciting, Jarred. Are you guys spending Christmas there or leaving right after?

[Kevin McG]

That's weird, who plans a social event 2 days after Chris....oh....never mind. :D:p

Ya no kidding ::

My friends mom is really sick and they were planning for next Sept. but they want to make sure she was around to see him get married so they moved it up to the next asap date. Actually works out for us cause the wedding is in Nancy's hometown(Sturbridge) and we are turning it into Christmas/Wedding weekend, and the in-laws will watch the kids and such :)

[Gina McReeferson]

Ya no kidding ::

My friends mom is really sick and they were planning for next Sept. but they want to make sure she was around to see him get married so they moved it up to the next asap date. Actually works out for us cause the wedding is in Nancy's hometown(Sturbridge) and we are turning it into Christmas/Wedding weekend, and the in-laws will watch the kids and such :)

Awe, that sounds nice. Too bad about your friend's mom.:( My cousin's wedding was this past Sept....her husband's dad had a heart attack the day after the wedding. :eek: Thankfully it was mild and he is ok now, they were on their honeymoon when it happened.

[jbishop]

We leave on the 26th dont come back until the 3rd. Sorry were are going to miss the party. I will try to get on BRS at least a couple of times.

[Liam]

That's great, it's been a while since I've seen Amber.....so, I hear she's a regular reefer now :D, how did you bribe her to go to the meeting?:p

not my doing,see Liz:D

[afboundguy]

How late will this shindig be going on till if you don't mind me asking?

[Dave McReeferson]

Gina and I are not the early to bed type, so it really depends on our guests I think.

[Reef55]

Sara and I would love to stop by, but we will be in DC visiting my parents until the 29th :(

[afboundguy]

Gina and I are not the early to bed type, so it really depends on our guests I think.

Ok I'm just wondering because I wouldn't get home from work till 7-730 that night... I'll keep you updated...

[Gina McReeferson]

Ok I'm just wondering because I wouldn't get home from work till 7-730 that night... I'll keep you updated...

Like David said, we're up late, especially on the weekends.:)

not my doing,see Liz

Ahh, I see....Liz worked some magic.:D First Heather, now Liz! :eek:

We leave on the 26th dont come back until the 3rd. Sorry were are going to miss the party. I will try to get on BRS at least a couple of times.


Sara and I would love to stop by, but we will be in DC visiting my parents until the 29th

Sorry we will miss you all, hope you all have fun, safe trips.:)

[dianeww]

Hi Gina and Dave,
I think I could be lured out for your gathering. It's been a hard year or so for my tank, and I need some inspiration! Sounds like a few reefers chatting and eating could do the trick. Thanks!
Diane

[Gina McReeferson]

That's great, Diane...you're right in Rockport, not too many of us in this area as far as I know. :)

[Mrs. Delta]

Hopefully we can make it. :)

[dianeww]

What would you be liking for food? Munchies, finger foods mostly? Or casserole type stuff?
Diane

[pvh]

I would love to come. Just gotta check with the wife work schedule.

[paulthomas]

I wish we could make it. My in-laws and the whole family were supposed to come over today for a family Christmas party. But with parking issues due to the weather it was pushed to next Saturday. I may be able to come by without Michelle and the kids, but it'd have to be well after 8 p.m when the kids are asleep. :(

Can you guys leave the door unlocked and the spread out and I'll be by anywhere between 11-1 a.m.? ;) I'll clean-out, I mean CLEAN-UP :D, before I leave.

[Gina McReeferson]

Hopefully we can make it.

That would be great. :)

What would you be liking for food? Munchies, finger foods mostly? Or casserole type stuff?
Diane

Whatever you like, Diane.:) I haven't decided what I'll be making yet, I'll wait and see what others are bringing first. I'll likely make a mexican layer dip, and some other stuff as well.

I would love to come. Just gotta check with the wife work schedule.

That would be great, just let us know.:)


Can you guys leave the door unlocked and the spread out and I'll be by anywhere between 11-1 a.m.? I'll clean-out, I mean CLEAN-UP , before I leave.

You're too funny.:D Well, hopefully we'll finally get to meet you in person, Paul, I feel like we've known you forever here on the board.

[paulthomas]

You're too funny.:D Well, hopefully we'll finally get to meet you in person, Paul, I feel like we've known you forever here on the board.

That may not be a "good" thing. :o :D

[Gina McReeferson]

That may not be a "good" thing. :o :D

:eek::D

[afboundguy]

I would love to come. Just gotta check with the wife work schedule.

Peter you should go... that could increase the chances of going seeing how Kim likes you more than me :p lol

[afboundguy's better 1/2]

it's true Peter :0)

[pvh]

Peter you should go... that could increase the chances of going seeing how Kim likes you more than me :p lol

Yeah, we could stand under the mistletoes see how much she likes me. :D

[pvh]

it's true Peter :0)

YEAH BABYYYY

[afboundguy]

it's true Peter :0)

Yeah, we could stand under the mistletoes see how much she likes me. :D

Ok maybe we won't be coming... and if we do go I'll be watching you two...

[Gina McReeferson]

Umm, am I in the wrong thread? :confused:

:D

Actually, we just happen to have two mistletoe hanging in the house. :eek::p

[dianeww]

[QUOTE=Gina McReeferson;678282]Umm, am I in the wrong thread? :confused:

:D



Is this the right thread to think about what food to bring for Saturday????? :)
Diane

[afboundguy]

Actually, we just happen to have two mistletoe hanging in the house. :eek::p

That's it we def can't come :p sorry lol :rolleyes:

[Gina McReeferson]

Sure Diane, this thread is fine...

I am making a mexican layer dip with chips, and a dirt pie.

David is making a taco salad.

[Gina McReeferson]

That's it we def can't come :p sorry lol :rolleyes:


I meant the mistletoe was for you and Kim. ;):D

[pvh]

Actually, we just happen to have two mistletoe hanging in the house. :eek::p

Great...the other one can be my wife and me. :D

[Gina McReeferson]

Great...the other one can be my wife and me. :D

There you go. ;)

[afboundguy]

I meant the mistletoe was for you and Kim. ;):D

Yeah right tell that to Peter...

Great...the other one can be my wife and me. :D

...finally he realized the error of his way... Kim is mine!!!

So Kim and I will be there pending either of us getting sick as hell or me not being able to walk after working all day :p

We'll figure out what to bring later and post it...

[Gina McReeferson]

So Kim and I will be there pending either of us getting sick as hell or me not being able to walk after working all day :p

We'll figure out what to bring later and post it...

I feel ya there, I have to work Saturday as well, I usually get my second wind in a social setting however. :)

[dianeww]

I will bring a plate of my famous salami-cheese rollups.:)
Diane

[Gina McReeferson]

Sounds tasty, Diane! :)

[afboundguy]

I feel ya there, I have to work Saturday as well, I usually get my second wind in a social setting however. :)

Yeah but I have to work 13 hours :( But I'll make it... I just wanna see the tank :p still need to figure out what to bring... hmmmmmmmmmmm

[Gina McReeferson]

Yeah but I have to work 13 hours :(

Wow, that's rough! :eek: I only have to work half of that, it's all on my feet though if I'm having a busy day.

[afboundguy]

You get used to working long hours like that... Takes a little bit to get used to carrying 40-50 lbs of gear though... But it's like I get paid for a workout :p

[paulthomas]

Yeah but I have to work 13 hours But I'll make it... I just wanna see the tank :p still need to figure out what to bring... hmmmmmmmmmmm

Wow, that's rough! :eek: I only have to work half of that, it's all on my feet though if I'm having a busy day.

Boo hoo hoo. Pfft. :rolleyes: I worked fourteen hours yesterday. ;)

[Gina McReeferson]

You get used to working long hours like that... Takes a little bit to get used to carrying 40-50 lbs of gear though... But it's like I get paid for a workout :p

What do you do, Dave?

Boo hoo hoo. Pfft. I worked fourteen hours yesterday. ;)

::, that is ugly. :(

[paulthomas]

I'm looking at another 14-15 tomorrow. But I'm not complaining. :) Michelle, on the other hand, is freaking because there's still so much to do for Christmas. :rolleyes: I'll help out when I get home. :cool:

[afboundguy]

What do you do, Dave?


I work as an armed security officer... Don't really want to post where on here... if I remember I'll let you know at the party...

I'm looking at another 14-15 tomorrow. But I'm not complaining. :) Michelle, on the other hand, is freaking because there's still so much to do for Christmas. :rolleyes: I'll help out when I get home. :cool:

I feel your pain Paul... Long hours suck... Before my accident I was doing 5 13 hours days a week with over an hour commute combined... I get home and want to eat and sleep... But I'll suck it up to see their awesome tank :D

[SharkLover]

I work as an armed security officer...



Someone trusts dave with a weapon? What are you guarding? fish? lol

[afboundguy]

Someone trusts dave with a weapon? What are you guarding? fish? lol

whahahahahahahahahaha... for the fish I have other tricks to protect them plus the T5 smashing kitten...

[paulthomas]

I work as an armed security officer... Don't really want to post where on here... if I remember I'll let you know at the party...



I feel your pain Paul... Long hours suck... Before my accident I was doing 5 13 hours days a week with over an hour commute combined... I get home and want to eat and sleep... But I'll suck it up to see their awesome tank :D

Five 13 hour days? Yeesh. I just finished up 15 hours a little while ago. I am beat.

[Gina McReeferson]

Geez, all this talk of work is making me want to relax and just chill with a bunch of reefers! :D I have to work on Sat, but I have tomorrow off, woo hoo....oh and Sunday too! ;)

[afboundguy]

Five 13 hour days? Yeesh. I just finished up 15 hours a little while ago. I am beat.

Yeah it stinks... but overtime is going away (been hearing that for 2+ years lol)

Geez, all this talk of work is making me want to relax and just chill with a bunch of reefers! :D I have to work on Sat, but I have tomorrow off, woo hoo....oh and Sunday too! ;)

I had today off and it was kinda nice minus all the driving and going to two different places for Xmas, but better than working :rolleyes:

On a side note Kim and I figured out what we can bring... we plan on bringing some shrimp cocktail unless the price of shrimp has skyrocketed during this "recession" lol:p

[jamesdong009]

I first found the BRS by reading the McReerson's build. Just finished working (4) 17 hour days, so it would be nice to just sit and see and the build that made me join the "family" group.

I'm probably gonna make vietnamese spring rolls. If any one is allergic to or has an objection to pork, let me know and I'll add another item to the menu.

[Mrs. Delta]

We'll bring a dessert type thing, maybe cookies or homemade fudge.

[Gina McReeferson]

On a side note Kim and I figured out what we can bring... we plan on bringing some shrimp cocktail unless the price of shrimp has skyrocketed during this "recession" lol

Sounds good! :)

I first found the BRS by reading the McReerson's build. Just finished working (4) 17 hour days, so it would be nice to just sit and see and the build that made me join the "family" group.

I'm probably gonna make vietnamese spring rolls. If any one is allergic to or has an objection to pork, let me know and I'll add another item to the menu.

Mmm, that sounds very tasty, and that's so cool that you found the site through our build :o, hope the tank stands up to your expectations. :eek::D

We'll bring a dessert type thing, maybe cookies or homemade fudge.

Yum!

[paulthomas]

Awe man. Now I really have to go. How am I going to manage this? I've got to go to Scituate and Marshfield in the morning. Then we've got this family Christmas party (post-poned to this Saturday) and now this. What am I to do? Maybe I'll pop a few No-Doze in the kids and Michelle and haul them on over after the party. :D

Better yet, I'll get some moreo of that 5 Hour Energy drink. I just discovered it a few days ago. The stuff really works with no crash-type side effects.

[Gina McReeferson]

Better yet, I'll get some moreo of that 5 Hour Energy drink. I just discovered it a few days ago. The stuff really works with no crash-type side effects.


Really? Does it make you jittery and nervous though? I can't have too much caffeine for that reason, it gives me anxiety. Same with those Red Bull drinks, Rock Star, etc, can't have any of that stuff.:eek:

[Gina McReeferson]

Here is the new thread with updated info :).....http://bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=73336

[paulthomas]

Really? Does it make you jittery and nervous though? I can't have too much caffeine for that reason, it gives me anxiety. Same with those Red Bull drinks, Rock Star, etc, can't have any of that stuff.:eek:

It works really well with virtually no side effects. I tried No Doze and Vivarin in college. Not good, very jittery and had to keep pacing and walking circles while studying. :D Red Bull is ok, but doesn't do much for me. AMP kills me after 2-4 hours. It gives me a sudden boost but then I can hardly keep my eyes open. Starbucks Double Shot works well, tastes good and it's nowhere near as sweet as their Mochachino drinks. So far I like the sugar free 5 Hour because it works the best.