Jan-nic in the Park 2006 - Attendance Sheet [Archive]

Irish Beth

04-04-2006, 07:21 AM

Well, since we lost the last one, lets start again...........
I can't remember what everyone said but I'll do my best.........

100 per cent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy
Marjan
Randy in VA

99 per cent sure

Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba

50 per cent sure
Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 per cent Sure

Randy and Betty in PA
Hoops

Less than 25 percent sure

I'm sorry I forgot so many - please add your name in the appropriate place.

AceOn6

04-04-2006, 07:34 AM

Well, since we lost the last one, lets start again...........
I can't remember what everyone said but I'll do my best.........

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy
Marjan
Randy in VA

99 percent sure

Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

Randy and Betty in PA
Hoops
AceOn6

Less than 25 percent sure

I'm sorry I forgot so many - please add your name in the appropriate place.

Updating from 50% to 25%. My niece's wedding shower is getting closer to interfering with this trip.

Irish Beth

04-04-2006, 07:38 AM

Acie,
Have her move the shower to Pittsburgh - there is plenty of room!!

CD Matthew

04-04-2006, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Irish Beth
Well, since we lost the last one, lets start again...........
I can't remember what everyone said but I'll do my best.........

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy
Marjan
Randy in VA

99 percent sure

Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

Randy and Betty in PA
Hoops
AceOn6
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

I'm sorry I forgot so many - please add your name in the appropriate place.

Marcia Drummergal

04-04-2006, 10:28 AM

How could you forget us, Beth? Sniff! :(

Originally Posted by Irish Beth
Well, since we lost the last one, lets start again...........
I can't remember what everyone said but I'll do my best.........

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy
Marjan
Randy in VA
Marcia and Bat

99 percent sure

Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

Randy and Betty in PA
Hoops
AceOn6
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

I'm sorry I forgot so many - please add your name in the appropriate place.

Irish Beth

04-04-2006, 01:00 PM

Ever since that guy at Piper's Pub told me he was Bat......I just haven't been myself. Please forgive me for forgetting you......it won't happen again!!

Dar

04-04-2006, 01:03 PM

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy
Marjan
Randy in VA
Marcia and Bat
Dar

99 percent sure

Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

Randy and Betty in PA
Hoops
AceOn6
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

hoops

04-04-2006, 06:21 PM

me tooooo I've upgraded!

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy
Marjan
Randy in VA
Marcia and Bat
Dar

99 percent sure

Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops
50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

Randy and Betty in PA
AceOn6
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Denise

04-04-2006, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Dar

100 percent sure
Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy
Marjan
Randy in VA
Marcia and Bat
Dar

99 percent sure
Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops

50 percent sure
Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure
Randy and Betty in PA
AceOn6
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't :(
Denise

Oak Kitten

04-04-2006, 06:37 PM

I will be there with my hubby, we have already booked the Oak Noggin B&B - guess that makes us 100%

Oak

sister rose

04-04-2006, 06:41 PM

100% sure for me and I will most likely be staying the whole weekend.....and I can find my way around! :rolleyes:

dragonlady

04-04-2006, 08:02 PM

100 percent sure
Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose

99 percent sure
Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops

50 percent sure
Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure
Randy and Betty in PA
AceOn6
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't :(
Denise

Updated list...

-di

Irish Beth

04-06-2006, 06:20 AM

Bumping up the ladder to the roof

Irish Beth

04-13-2006, 01:06 PM

What goes bump in the night?

Maybe the Easter Burgler!!

Irish Beth

04-19-2006, 08:09 AM

Bumping the bump to bump it.

diver_boy

04-20-2006, 08:27 PM

diver_boy + 2

bring seth and my niece, she'll be 9. i'm sure there will be bunches of kids for her to play with.

Manchester

04-21-2006, 01:32 AM

A Rabble of Rudies AND Food! How can it possibly fail?
I wish I could be there, but add me to the list under Denise.
Anne
:(

Chet

04-21-2006, 03:27 AM

There is the possibility of a trip to Hong Kong later this year, so whatever extra money I have for the year will have to go into the kitty for that trip.

Irish Beth

04-21-2006, 05:08 AM

Lin

04-21-2006, 06:18 AM

BGG

04-21-2006, 03:50 PM

We are 100% sure to be in Pittsburgh for the Rudie Picnic!

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel

99 percent sure

Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

Randy and Betty in PA
AceOn6
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't
Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin

Lily

04-21-2006, 04:43 PM

I have missed the original thread.
Is that being organized around one of the Janis's concerts?
Thank you

Lily

Dar

04-21-2006, 06:05 PM

The second weekend in August. And unfortunately Janis won't be there, in spite of incessant whining and begging from at least one Rudie that I know of. :rolleyes:

It's still going to be a grand time I'm sure. Redjack has a fantastic menu planned and a whole lot of us are flying in to attend. We'll play lots of Janis music, and probably have a screening or three of Club Cafe, so it will be the next best thing to Janis being there. Lucille/Wendy is coming from Australian and Marjan is coming from Holland. Not to mention me from California. ;) and a whole bunch of other happy travelers.

I hope you can join us.

AceOn6

04-22-2006, 07:04 AM

We are 100% sure to be in Pittsburgh for the Rudie Picnic!

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel

99 percent sure

Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

Randy and Betty in PA
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't
Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6

Moving myself down to the "wannabe" section. My stock is dropping like a rock. Unless the fates intervene, I won't be able to join you.

leslie

04-22-2006, 09:27 AM

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel

99 percent sure

Saxman Mike
Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops

50 percent sure

Leslie & Patrick (and we're dragging Kath & Lu, if we make it!)*
Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

Randy and Betty in PA
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't
Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6

* - They're gonna KILL ME for posting that!

Marcia Drummergal

04-22-2006, 02:35 PM

"Leslie & Patrick (and we're dragging Kath & Lu, if we make it!)*"

Wow. Four REALLY good reasons for y'all to come to Pittsburgh!!!

Marcia :)

Lin

04-22-2006, 03:16 PM

I'm still putting the pressure on to change the picnic from Pittsburg to Bermuda...

Lin

jenny

04-22-2006, 03:17 PM

.....Kath and Lucille.....that means Kath and Lucille will be dragging Jenny along.... so it looks as if the list is still growing.......;-)

Wildflower Fever

04-22-2006, 05:43 PM

Marcia Drummergal

04-22-2006, 06:07 PM

I would have to say I'm 25% sure I could make it. Just a question, and no offense, Redjack, but how did you all settle on Pittsburgh for a locale, and not something more central, like Chicago? Nevertheless, it should be fun!

I don't know exactly how it all started except that Redjack is a superb cook/chef and he and/or Irish Beth got the idea that it would be fun to have a Rudie picnic in Pittsbugh, since that is where the 2 of them hail from. They probably can tell ya more about it though.

Marcia :)

Kath of the Guitar

04-22-2006, 07:23 PM

It's not in stone yet, but almost sure...;)
Hey Les is moore...not kill....TORTURE!! all the days of your life...:eek:
Jenny, get the wardrobe ready...Rude girl! :p

Lily

04-23-2006, 07:15 PM

That is amazing how Janis draws people together even without being there! I would have come for sure, if I won't be flying over to the 2nd World Pride Parade in my home town Jerusalem, suppose to take place exactly 2nd week of August
Have fun everybody!
Lily

Irish Beth

04-24-2006, 08:20 AM

We picked Pittsburgh because it is kind of hard for Redjack to bring all the supplies, grills, foods, etc anywhere else. The park is practically in both of our back yards - just across the street from me actually. That allows us to use my refridgerator and house for supplies as we need them.

Lots of posters indicated a desire to taste the wonderful world-famous BBQ of that pirate Redjack - so I offered to help him with it and we thought we would put out an invitation and see who wanted to come party in Pittsburgh with great food and good people.

If it is a success, we will probably do it again in the future. But even thought Janis can't be there in person, her spirit will be. There will be tons of great food and drink, games, an auction of the life size Janis poster Lucille made, an opportunity to collect some funds for the Pearl foundation, live music, and opportunities to do other things - My famous drive-by tour of Pittsburgh, a trip on a river boat to see the three rivers, a wave-pool option, a uniquely Pittsburgh amusement park with a nationally ranked roller coaster, a trip to play slots in Wild and Wonderful Chester, West Virginia, depending on what people want to do, there will be a lot going on!

Come for a day, come for the week-end - it is up to you, but we would love to have you all there.

RedjackRyan

04-24-2006, 09:28 AM

Pretty much what Beth said, the only other possible location would have been Hampton Virginia where i have access to grills and a picnic location right in the family backyard.

Since the response has been so overwhelming, i doubt i'll be doing a lot of cooking on site, the ribs will have to be done before hand at the very least as they take about 6 hours. I'd love to make this a semi-regular event maybe shifting locations every couple years between the Virginia location and Pittsburgh. If i ever do buy/build the trailer grill rig of my dreams i'll have more flexibility but right now, it'll be an interesting logistical nightmare just getting the three grills i have now out to the picnic spot. I'll probably have some help in my sometime partner in grill-crime, mr Willie Slowhand James who does some wonderful creole cooking on his rig..

It will be a fun time, Beth mentioned some of the possibilities.. there are plenty of others.. A few wineries within reasonable driving distance for those who'd like to do that, the city has wonderful museums, an up and coming cultural district, a seven block long market district with lots of cool curio shops and food stores.. Elsewhere in the city there are great little mini shopping areas similar to the South Side area that many of you have enjoyed..Its a great city full of neat little nooks and crannies. Wonderful architecture if you know where to look and communities steeped in history.. Movie buffs might enjoy seeing locations where films like Night of the Living Dead, Striking Distance, and Inspector Gadget were filmed.

Come for the food, the friendship, and take home memories that will last a lifetime.

Marcia Drummergal

04-24-2006, 09:52 AM

Hey Redjack, have you ever considered working for the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce? ;) You'd have convinced me to go except I already am!!

Looking forward to it!

Marcia :)

RedjackRyan

04-24-2006, 10:00 AM

Someone needs to work for the chamber of commerce, they can't seem to get their heads out of their behinds..

What can i say Marcia, I love this town.. love it enough to stay here!

Looking forward to spending some more time with you and Bat as well.. Would love to give you the grand tour of the city.

I think part of the appeal of Pittsburgh is in the neighborhood structure, because we are a city bisected by rivers and mountains, many of the neighborhoods have very distinct personalities unto themselves.. I havent encountered a city like it anywhere else to be honest. Getting 'round in Pittsburgh can be a challenge (As Diverboy found out) thanks to the geography, but its also the thing that makes us a very unique city.

Denise

04-24-2006, 10:04 AM

Wish we could bring this for ya!!! :D

Marcia Drummergal

04-24-2006, 10:06 AM

Redjack, from what little I have seen of it, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati are very much alike! The river (rivers in your case) and the distinct neighborhoods as well. People who've visited us have said that Cinci reminds them of Pittsburgh. It will be interesting to have time to see for myself.

Yes, really looking forward to spending more time with ya.

Marcia :)

RedjackRyan

04-24-2006, 10:09 AM

Wish we could bring this for ya!!! :D

You are SUCH A TEASE!

<drooooool>

Marcia, despite having a cousin that lives in Cincy, i've never been there. He does say its a lovely city though he's never compared it to Pittsburgh. We'll have to compare notes..

RedjackRyan

04-24-2006, 10:50 AM

First Ever Rudie’s In The Park Event

The Premiere Pittsburgh Event for Janis Ian Fans and friends.

Your hosts are RedjackRyan, IrishBeth, PkOwen, and KarenSews2

$30 per person - includes all you can eat and complimentary Sangria

The Place : Settlers Cabin Park, Moccasin grove.
The grove is convenient to the Wave pool and Tennis Courts

The Date: August 12th 2006 Rain or Shine
Noon until Park closing

The Theme : Pirates and Pirate Wenches – Feel free to come in costume! There will be a prize for best costume!

We will be auctioning off a one of a kind life-sized poster of Janis with all proceeds going to the Pearl Foundation.

Enjoy a day of fun in the sun (hopefully) cavorting with people from all over the world. We’ll have games, great food, good music, and good company as we say goodbye to summer 2006.

Redjack will be showing off his best BBQ dishes and taking time out of his busy day to thrash Randy From Pa soundly about the neck and shoulders.

The Menu (subject to change)

Redjack’s Famous BBQ Pork Ribs ---- Thai Style Beef Satay

Redjack’s Famous Caribbean Reef Chicken ----- Pearl’s Mac n Cheese

Indian style Vegetarian Delight ---- Seafood Teesryo

Ultimate Potato Salad ---- Seductive Sangria

Pirate Jambalya ---- Vegan Jambalya

Scallop Curry ---- Bacon/Basil Wrapped Shrimp

Grilled Veggies/Corn ----- Summer Squash

Fresh Fruits ----- Farkle Surprise!

Guests are free to bring their favorite alcoholic beverage.
Guests are advised to bring a comfortable folding chair for their own use.

lucille

04-26-2006, 03:42 AM

I'll bring another one for Janis - and she can pick it up at the Jan-nic :D

lucille

04-26-2006, 07:03 AM

This is "Plus One"

If the photo shows it will be more good luck than skill.

This is Dee (another one) or Deirdre

Irish Beth

05-08-2006, 06:40 AM

100 percent sure
Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel
Saxman Mike

99 percent sure

Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops

50 percent sure
Leslie & Patrick (and we're dragging Kath & Lu, if we make it!)*
Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't

Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6
Randy and Betty in PA

* - They're gonna KILL ME for posting that!

dutchcloggie

05-08-2006, 06:55 AM

100 percent sure
Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel
Saxman Mike

99 percent sure

Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops

50 percent sure
Leslie & Patrick (and we're dragging Kath & Lu, if we make it!)
Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't

Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6
Randy and Betty in PA
Dutchcloggie & Mrs. Cloggie

Randy & Betty in Pa

05-08-2006, 09:10 AM

First Ever Rudie’s In The Park Event

The Premiere Pittsburgh Event for Janis Ian Fans and friends.

Your hosts are RedjackRyan, IrishBeth, PkOwen, and KarenSews2

$30 per person - includes all you can eat and complimentary Sangria

The Place : Settlers Cabin Park, Moccasin grove.
The grove is convenient to the Wave pool and Tennis Courts

The Date: August 12th 2006 Rain or Shine
Noon until Park closing

The Theme : Pirates and Pirate Wenches – Feel free to come in costume! There will be a prize for best costume!

We will be auctioning off a one of a kind life-sized poster of Janis with all proceeds going to the Pearl Foundation.

Enjoy a day of fun in the sun (hopefully) cavorting with people from all over the world. We’ll have games, great food, good music, and good company as we say goodbye to summer 2006.

Redjack will be showing off his best BBQ dishes and taking time out of his busy day to CELIBRATE WHAT A GREAT AND HUMBLE PERSON Randy From Pa IS.

The Menu (subject to change)

Redjack’s Famous BBQ Pork Ribs ---- Thai Style Beef Satay

Redjack’s Famous Caribbean Reef Chicken ----- Pearl’s Mac n Cheese

Indian style Vegetarian Delight ---- Seafood Teesryo

Ultimate Potato Salad ---- Seductive Sangria

Pirate Jambalya ---- Vegan Jambalya

Scallop Curry ---- Bacon/Basil Wrapped Shrimp

Grilled Veggies/Corn ----- Summer Squash

Fresh Fruits ----- Farkle Surprise!

Guests are free to bring their favorite alcoholic beverage.
Guests are advised to bring a comfortable folding chair for their own use.

And thats the truth... :)

KarenSews2

05-08-2006, 09:15 AM

When do you need us to send you the $$? I know you can't buy groceries on charm! Well...YOU might be able to... ;)

RedjackRyan

05-08-2006, 09:41 AM

I think Beth and I agreed on no later than July 21st, I suppose i should make an official announcement. I've asked Beth to be the finance keeper for this event.. we'll get address info to folks shortly via e-mail.

I'd also like to do a little planning meeting in the next week or so with you, PkOwen, Beth, Marcia, Dar, and myself just to go over the menu, figure out what else we need/don't need and do some strategizing.

Anyone else interested in cooking or prep work ( you'll need to be coming into Pittsburgh on Friday) give a shout. Oh thats right, i have two other lackeys..er um.. helpers[ coming in from Charlottesville... :D yeah, we'll be putting them to work too .. :D They just volunteered a minute ago.

Hows that 'thing' we discussed? Do you need anything else from me?

KarenSews2

05-09-2006, 10:22 AM

I will be emailing you very soon. Saw something yesterday that might be appropriate!

leslie

05-09-2006, 06:02 PM

100 percent sure
Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel
Saxman Mike
Leslie and Patrick

99 percent sure

Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops

50 percent sure
Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't

Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6
Randy and Betty in PA
Dutchcloggie & Mrs. Cloggie

Okay - So we're now sure we're coming! Just told the family if they want to stay in our house through that weekend, they can dog-sit! :p

Don't know about Kath & Lu, and their 'puter's pooped out again!

Leslie

Irish Beth

05-10-2006, 09:38 AM

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel
Saxman Mike
Leslie & Patrick (and we're dragging Kath & Lu, if we make it!)*

99 percent sure

Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba
hoops

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure
CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't
Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6
Randy and Betty in PA

* - They're gonna KILL ME for posting that!

Irish Beth

05-15-2006, 06:11 AM

bumping up

Irish Beth

06-13-2006, 01:02 PM

100 percent sure

Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel
Saxman Mike
Leslie & Patrick (and we're dragging Kath & Lu, if we make it!)*
Annette
Hoops and friend

99 percent sure

Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't

Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6
Randy and Betty in PA

* - They're gonna KILL ME for posting that!

marjan

06-13-2006, 03:14 PM

So I guess 10 packs of 10 stroopwafels each to bring with me will be fine :D

Eva

06-13-2006, 03:30 PM

Want to be there but can't
Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6
Randy and Betty in PA

And me of course. I can't believe this! *grumble grumble* You are having a Pirateparty without the Pirate Queen! It's not fair... :(

Eva

leslie

06-13-2006, 06:46 PM

There's no such thing as sufficient stroopwafels! :D

RedjackRyan

06-14-2006, 06:43 AM

Not too late to ..um.. 'aquire' passage on a merchantman bound for the States,Eva. Would love to have you! Though i'm not sure Pittsburgh is ready for the two of us to be in the same spot at the same time.. Something about reversing the timestream, implosions, and all that..

Eva

06-14-2006, 06:59 AM

Yes Redjack, I guess the timezones would get all mixed up... ;)

Eva

RedjackRyan

06-14-2006, 07:18 AM

LMAO! Don't even get me started :)

diver_boy

06-15-2006, 12:44 AM

what's a stroopwafel??

RedjackRyan

06-15-2006, 06:36 AM

Sort of like a pizelle .. only better..

Dar

06-16-2006, 10:54 AM

Well...................
They are a little taste of heaven, here's a description from the website of the place in Montana I order them from. I will be bringing a bunch to Pittsburgh so we can compare 'mine' to the official ones Marjan is bringing from Holland.
You can NEVER have too many stroopwafels. Unless it's really really hot and they melt all over, but even then, they still taste divine.

>>These delicious Caramel Cookie Waffles (called stroopwafels by the Dutch) with richly filled chewy centers are one of Holland's true specialties. Our Caramel Cookie Waffles are hand baked on flame fired irons from the finest and freshest ingredients and shipped fresh, directly to you. A vanilla and cinnamon cookie dough is pressed between flame heated waffle irons, split, and filled with fresh homemade caramel. A Stroopwafel is born !

They ARE sort of like a cinnamon pizzelle,like Rickster said, only split in half and filled with caramel. Rick, my nonna made her pizzelles with anise flavoring, but I may change her recipe to use cinnamon....never thought of it before now!! mmmmm

marjan

06-16-2006, 02:21 PM

I drove to Annette's place this afternoon and we both went to a travel agency and booked our flight.
We will arrive at Aug 9 and stay until Aug 15 in Pittsburgh.
We've rent a car from Aug 14 with the intention to travel slowly toward Newark, arriving there around Aug 18.
And spend the rest of the time visiting New York, leaving from there at Aug 21 heading home. :D

Randy & Betty in Pa

06-16-2006, 02:27 PM

Marjan...

Driving toward Newark New Jersey? As you pass into New Jersey on I-78/Rte 22 You will pass by here within a 5 miles... Let me know if you want to get together with us for coffee or a White Castle or something... If you like I'll send you our phone numbers....

In anycase I sure hope you have a wonderful trip... there is so much to see in Pennsylvania and New Jersey....

Best to you...

R, from Pa

Dar

06-16-2006, 02:27 PM

I'm so glad to hear you are officially booked!! And Annette too? Fantastic!!
What a good plan to head to back to NY. You'll drive through some beautiful country...just ask Leslie she'll tell you. ;)

Now don't forget those stroops dearheart, I'm looking forward to the blind taste testing to see if my 'fake' ones are as good as the real thing.

I'm really looking forward to August even if it is the month I get invited to join AARP. :(

marjan

06-16-2006, 02:44 PM

Randy & Betty in Pa

06-16-2006, 02:44 PM

Well...................
They are a little taste of heaven

Oh you mean them thar Stropewuffle thingies are White Castles?

Best to all

R. With a severe case of munchies from Pa.

Eva

06-16-2006, 06:08 PM

Stropewuffle

NO, no, no!!! NOT 'stropewuffels' but 'stroopwafels'! *sigh*

But more importantly: Annette, Marjan, I am SO happy for you! I hope you will have a wonderful time.

Eva

lucille

06-16-2006, 09:30 PM

Great Marjan

Dee and I are also heading for New York on 15th. That's in the general direction of Newark I think. We should be looking at going to a Broadway show together. This Jan-nic is just getting betterer and betterer.

diver_boy

06-17-2006, 03:37 AM

Are you guys driving from Newark to pittsburgh or flying through? it's a bit of a drive!!! (i think 8 hours) - but driving through pennyslvania is awesome - i do it at least 3 times a year.

Winter is the best.
:)
Chris

maybe i'll have to bring some vernors (first soda ever made!)

Randy & Betty in Pa

06-17-2006, 12:21 PM

Dar don't worrie I will buy mine just a day before we leave, so they will be as fresh as possible :p

And for all others living in PA and are on route to our cartrip to Newark ... we don't mind to stay over for a night :D
We have plenty of time to talk about details ...

Marjan XXX

Hi Marjan....

Betty and I discussed it and if you would like to stop over here for a day or two enroute your invited... We have a vacant (unfurnished) appartment if you don't mind roughing it a bit... It's clean, has a bathroom and refrigerator... We have extra blankets and stuff I'm sure and a really nice yard to sit out in and talk,,,We can also stock it with a CD Player and plenty of Janis music if you like...... We love it here, and would love it if your friend and you would like to stop by for a visit... Just know your welcome to if you like... We are 292 miles from Pittsburgh and as you drive into Newark we are just 2 or 3 miles or so off of rte Interstate 78 and rte22 ... We are right near the New Jersey state line and about 60 miles from the Newark Airport... If you like let me know and I'd be happy to send you phone numbers and more details about the location and where we can be reached ....

Best to you

R & B. from Pa

marjan

06-17-2006, 03:30 PM

Thanks Randy and Betty for the invitation :)
We (Annette and me) rented a car from Aug. 14 to drop it of at Newark airport Aug. 18. So we have plenty time to cross PA. I will sent you an email as soon as we no more details ourself.
Marjan XXX

Eva

06-17-2006, 08:59 PM

vacant (unfurnished) appartment if you don't mind roughing it a bit... It's clean, has a bathroom and refrigerator... We have extra blankets and stuff I'm sure and a really nice yard to sit out in and talk,,,We can also stock it with a CD Player and plenty of Janis music if you like......

What do you mean 'roughing it'??? It sounds like a luxurious villa to me! :)

Eva

Marcia Drummergal

06-18-2006, 10:32 AM

What do you mean 'roughing it'??? It sounds like a luxurious villa to me! :)

Eva

Maybe because there's no bed! Just a guess...............;)

Marcia

Kath of the Guitar

06-18-2006, 08:23 PM

Hi guys, O.K. it's official... looks like we will be attending the Jan-nic in the Park also. Pittsburgh will never be the same. It really will be wonderful to see everyone.
Thanks, Redjack...

leslie

06-18-2006, 08:55 PM

Gee, have to be away for a couple of days and I find the Dutch rudies booking accomadations across PA! As we have discussed before, Marjan, I sure hope you're planning to stop in Honesdale! After all you have the sweatshirt to make you fit right in!

Leslie

PS (Of course if you wear that sweatshirt here you'll be pegged for a tourist in a minute! But then we treat our tourists very well as Randy and Betty will soon be able to attest!)

Irish Beth

06-19-2006, 06:15 AM

100 percent sure
Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel
Saxman Mike
Leslie & Patrick (and we're dragging Kath & Lu, if we make it!)*
Annette
Hoops and friend
Kath of the Guitar

99 percent sure

Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't

Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6
Randy and Betty in PA
Eva

Marcia Drummergal

06-19-2006, 10:09 AM

Hi guys, O.K. it's official... looks like we will be attending the Jan-nic in the Park also. Pittsburgh will never be the same. It really will be wonderful to see everyone.
Thanks, Redjack...

May I say Yabba-Dabba-Doo? No, forget I said that! Yee-haw!

Marcia :) :)

KarenSews2

06-19-2006, 10:43 AM

But then we treat our tourists very well as Randy and Betty will soon be able to attest!

Mr. Karensews2 and I can vouch for that, too! :)

marjan

06-19-2006, 03:02 PM

don't worrie, we will come to Honesdale and even stop there :)

But I don't know about wearing the sweatshirt, I figure it will be a very sweating shirt in August :p

SongDragon

06-19-2006, 03:06 PM

I'm probably coming if it can be arranged, plus my sister and Dad. We are going to go to Dorney Park (hopefully) and we'll be heading down to Roanoke to my sister's college.

~Song

marjan

06-19-2006, 03:36 PM

Song it would be great if you can come to the Jan-nic!

Randy & Betty in Pa

06-19-2006, 04:49 PM

Song???

Dorney Park in Allentown? Thats about 15 miles from Betty and I.... but 300 miles from Pittsburgh... If you all want to get together for coffee with Betty and I let us know... Incidently not far from Dorney Park is the BRASS RAIL which makes REALLY GREAT CHEESESTEAKS... Far better then those raggy Philadelphia sandwiches....

Best to you

R. from Pa

leslie

06-19-2006, 05:31 PM

Kath of the guitar's Lucille! I guess someone named Lucille needs a nickname!

100 percent sure
Redjack + 9
Irish Beth + 5
Lucille + 1
Karensews +1
PK Owen +1
Dragonlady and Changeling
Diverboy + 2
Marjan
Randy in VA
BeckyVa + Tony
Marcia and Bat
Dar
Oak Kitten + hubby
Sister Rose
BGG & Rachel
Saxman Mike
Leslie & Patrick (and we're dragging Kath & Lu, if we make it!)*
Annette
Hoops and friend
Kath of the Guitar and Lucille

99 percent sure

Sister Rose
Tazz and Melba

50 percent sure

Cardiff Girl
Song Dragon

25 percent Sure

CD Matthew and Tony

Less than 25 percent sure

Want to be there but can't

Denise
Manchester Ann
Lin
AceOn6
Randy and Betty in PA
Eva
__________________

Kath of the Guitar

06-19-2006, 09:08 PM

Marjan...The accomadations at the Dennis bed and breakfast....... are wonderful.:D We had a blast.
Song, I hope you can work it out, that would be great.:)

RedjackRyan

06-20-2006, 03:26 AM

Wow, Kath of the Guitar and now possibly Songdragon.. woot! This is gonna be a great picnic!

Don't let that long haired rascal stuff you full of cheesesteaks, Song.. you gotta save room fro Primantis sandwiches!

sister rose

06-20-2006, 03:52 PM

RJ and Beth...I do still plan to attend...I will be in touch with you soon concerning what you need from me...I've missed a lot of posts (and I'm really too lazy to search), so can you email me or something and let me know what you need...cash, etc. I will be bringing my 2 grandchildren.

Thanks

saxman

06-20-2006, 04:46 PM

99.99 percent if i can - get help with the arangments. so far redjack is helping. Thanks Redjack! is it in aug? i found , or my daughter found a plane ticket from calif for the 10th to the 14th of aug for 280 round trip. is that a good price?

RedjackRyan

06-21-2006, 03:41 AM

Sent you e-mail Mike, that $280 is a great price, i'd grab that flight up right away. The Picnic is in August my friend, closer than i'd like to think :) Lots to do lots to do.

Annette

06-21-2006, 12:11 PM

Hi, Jan-nics in the park,

I am looking forward to see you all in August.
Now that I finally made the decision to come to the Jan-nic Pittsburgh pick nick, can’t wait to leave, I am very excited to visit your country once again.
In the early nineties I visited my friends who lived in Budd Lake, New Jersey several times.
So I was in Port Jervis (with a boat on the Delaware), not far from Honesdale, Leslie and visited New Hope several times, so I have passed Easton, Randy. Thank you for the invitations. I will discuss it with Marjan.

And thank you, Redjack, for making the reservations!

Annette.