You're all invited to the •••• SECOND Annual Caedes Virtual BBQ ••••

Last year - Through the kind providing of many, a great time was had by all. So .. a little earlier this year to help us through the depths of the winter for us folks in the NORTH.

Directions --->

This is a come-as-you-are but BYO food. Be sure to bring lots because some will bring nothing at all. (Shhh...you know who they are)

We've arranged for a beautiful location, you might even have a picture of the park to post to illustrate for others. If you do, just name it so that we'll recognize it. We don't want any pictures of members though.. we want people to come. *wink*

Where we're having it has many spots to hang out. One spot will be for the photographers, they like to hang out together. Another spot for the fractal and computer-gen folks, some of those rarely socialize with others 'not of their kind'. There is a path leading from spot to spot though as some of them seem to go both ways. The "framer" people will be joining hands forming boxes and circles around the groups espousing that the groups look better with borders.

Another spot will be for the for the Caedes "Lurkers" and those whose names we don't know because they don't really contribute anything, they just register with silly little, sometimes rude names to bypass the download limits. You'll recognize the area set aside for them because it won't have any chairs because they won't stay long anyway. You'll know who they are because they'll arrive with empty coolers and armfuls of Tupperware, don't say hello and immediately ask for instructions on how to fill their containers before they go.

Another corner would be filled with people who will eat their own food but never say thanks for the location or comment on the good eating provided by others. They're over there *points* .. just follow the sound of the burps.

Another corner for those who will look at the food and say "it's over cooked”;” it’s under cooked"; "I don't eat pork"; "bbq is good but where's the beer" ignoring the fact that the bounty is provided for free but for the optional donation. *sigh* ....we brought in some Oscar Myer Hotdogs for them, they can cook their own over the flame of discontent. *lights the candle* ((..hmm... What was that Oscar Myer jingle again? "O I wish I was an Oscar Myer wiener ... " <-inserts EarWorm. ))

At the BBQ, you'll find me smiling at the special majority. Those wise and talented people who are walking from group to group offering their help and serving wherever they can. They look to collaborate, to share talents and to improve the value of each of our experiences. These people are the BBQ A-list, but everyone is invited.

The real party is in the center of the yard .. where all those with kindred spirits join to chat and enjoy the bounty, share the joy of our works and the celebrations of life.

This is what you can expect, we all need nourishment.

The park has many spots, perhaps you have a group of your own that you can bring a sign for. Just post it below.

My question, and for your careful pondering. What would you bring to this BBQ? We have folks coming to the virtual party from all over the world. I'm making a list, so tell me what you're able to bring that will help the celebration! You needn't bring anything ... but you wouldn't want to get put into the hotdog and candle group by mistake!

Just post a response to this topic with what you can bring. Make it interesting though, we want the group to be fun. There will be no votes, no c-indexes the only measure of success will be the menu you provide. So, do tell, whatcha going to bring? Is it true to your country/interests/culture? What's good to you?

*extends the invitation*

I see Darryl is snoozing behind a tree. I spoke too soon. I think I will have to play a little more on the caution side. Good thing I brought my bottle of NEAT...........LMAO
NO NO NO not neat image, i said neat, for hair removal, lol.
*applies to Darryl's head and runs for her life*

whew.....I woke up just in time to see all the glorious colors in the fireworks...
Rob....thank you for recognizing all of us a dignitaries.......after all , we are ambassadors for our state, our country,our village, our piece of Earth...."no, no, no..please no cream pie June.....I will get you back, I promise..............I want to see the fireworks"................................*splat*...oh well, at least I can hear them and eat the cream while I am listening...........

You know .. we had more than 50 people (plus critters) at this BBQ?

*puts boat away*

LOL be thankful it was the pie and your fav kind.....could have been an accident with the neat, lol.

Helps Rob with some clean up as it is only fair!
Time for the 10 hour cleanup, lol.

*loads the trash bags in the back of Keifers Yugo*

I won't tell anyone that I just witnessed the 10 second tidy on the big comfy couch, lol.

*notices the Bonfire still burning strong*

No .. no thanks...I couldn't eat another thing!...not even a S'more.

*Puts away all of the instruments and sound equipment*

*tosses the remaining water ballons into fire*

JUNE???? ----> The big question of the weekend.

I notice most of the leaves without leaves ..who won YOUR contest?
*requests pictures, but no recordings please*

*tears down stage with Dj's help*

Thanks Dj .. for being in charge of the music. And for all who brought their instruments!

That was a great turn out to a fantastically fun bbq...
*stacks the chairs...

suprise, suprise, well................
the winner is..........
jacqueline........after a long sleep......she built up the most earth shattering, mind blowing, stenching ball of gas that I have ever witnessed!
Good thing she wasn't near the fire, lol.

Thanks too .. to all who brought grub of ALL MANNER. We certainly enjoyed some unusual food and but for a few belly aches (most likely from laughter) no real incidents!

*remembers Bob and the Ladies outhouse - pink toilet paper with itching powder as one possible exception*

Well, it was a blast guys! Here, lemme help load up the folding chairs. Man, I've still gotta work in the morning too!

Who took the champion this yr for the belching contest.......someone has to take my place.........i give up my reign.

Well. (feigns surprise) Congratulations to Jacqueline!!!!

*fans the air*

Well done .. great execution (sorry 'bout the ducks on the lake).
The reigning Queen of Flatulance for until the next BBQ!

*continues fanning the air to no avail*

3 cheers for the gassiest lady in the Southern Hemisphere ! Hip Hip Hooray !

* has second thoughts on Darryl's head of hair, but is it too late?*
*decides to dump a huge pail of water over head to wash it off*
*ohhhhhh crap*
*runs for her life*
*keeps on running*

It'll grow back Darryl, no problem.....

in about 6 weeks or so ...

sneaks back to bar b q......
a few people helping Rob....
a loon makes a lonely sound across the lake....
oooops, nope...that was Larry.
Grabs garbage bags, begins collecting debris....feeling a bit sad about missing the fireworks.
Hears strange sounds coming from bushes....
creeps over, parts them and peers in....sees RANDY...dancing in a speedo to
Disco Duck....quickly closes gap in bushes....
Peers anxiously around, warily watching for Andrew....{not that I'm SCARED}.
Toe makes contact with something soft and rubbery....{ ew}......I hope it's not....{whew} nope...just Megan's water balloons...{ tucks them in pocket...a souveineer for Piner if he offers cash.}
Resumes cleaning....occasionally whispering: "Here kitty-kitty....."
Writes in dirt with toe: THANKS ROB, FOR INVITING ME.......

*afraid to come out again*

The illegal bonfire just hit ten feet and I'm wearing rubber boots. Not a smart choice for footwear. I brought my old wood shed in the back of my truck. With a bit of gas it's a good starter for the fire. The amazing thing was, when I showed up at the fire site there was already a bunch of items anonymously dumped and ready to burn. Great going guys! So I have this old wood shed to throw in and some spandex pants from 1991. I also brought my nieghbour's lawn ornaments (he's in Tahiti, he'll think it's the kids down the street), which are christmas decorations that have been up all year for the last ten years. These are great burnable items! Oh, you need more gas? Just a sec, I have some more jerries in the truck. And in the tradition of my husband's homelands, I brought some (atlantic maritime) Newfoundland Schreech (booze). Do be warned, it's name is purposeful. Have a little if you like, but wisely I am abstaining. Just a gift for those who like to walk on the wildside (LOL). Cheers all, thanx for whatever you brought. Let's keep the flames climbing.

The Belching contest winner .. goes to BOB (Dunstinking) <--oops ... I mean Dunstickn.

It was a long and disgusting event ... frought with many false starts, but, by the time all was said and done his recitation of the US constitution in a single burp pretty much clenched it.

You would have just needed to tell Jacqueline to bend over, lol.

Horray BOB!

Gas ?! Woo-hoo ! Don't let Jackie near the bonfire, it could be dangerous !

I think she is all gassed out now!

Gassed out or passed out ? That was hard work ! LMAO

LOL NO GUFF

*stumbles to lakeside and falls down*
*pants a whole lot*

you guys sure kept me busy! WHEW!

Back after the 4th wardrobe change of the day...*stands at a safe distance to offer congrats to Jacqueline on the Flatulence portion of the contest*...sorry to see June's title pass hands but what a champ she was, not to mention a good sport...*starts helping with the cleanup*

hahahahahahaha..... The kids always say im full of hot air... LMAO..... thankyou thankyou thankyou all who voted for me *sob sob cry... im sorry im just all choked up with emotion or it could be something else... making my eyes water.. LOL... I will treasure this honour *cough cough cough...

*Throws one more log on the bonfire for those hardy*

I wish you all good rest.

*leaves with a smile*

*picks some discarded bottles up from the grass*
*eyes contents appraisingly*

*hugs her friend with such pride*

thanks June.. i have been taught well from last years champ.. LMAO

LMAO yes but it was a very different kind of gas last yr, lol

12/03/06 10:07 PM
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The Belching contest winner .. goes to BOB (Dunstinking) <--oops ... I mean Dunstickn.

It was a long and disgusting event ... frought with many false starts, but, by the time all was said and done his recitation of the US constitution in a single burp pretty much clenched it.
JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED ROB'S ANNOUNCEMENT

congrats, Dunstickn. That you even imparted the old english accent was truly remarkable! :-)

That took true talent ! Yay Bob !

We have such a great line of support here in Caedes, well done all!

God bless us every one !

*drunkenly steps on Larry's big toe*

Poor Larry! Here have another drink, you can feel that tomorrow? LOL

Hmmm, nice burp, but I think it is slightly overexposed... I'll give it 9/10...

Excuse me ....*covers mouth*

hmmm could Lauren be practicing for next years burping contest...

Never too soon to get a jump on the competition, ya know !

hehehehe

What was up with the Splash of water over me head Cat? I didn't understand a word of that message.

Someone paid Cat a buck to dump water over your head .....don't feel bad, we've all been hit !

i've been hit 9 times and i sent 5 buckets towards Lauren :D hi lauren :)

yeah and some more than others... i lost count after 12.. lol

lol :D

Hi there Andrew....I quit counting at 10.....Cat's gonna be rich !

LOL yup :D and hi back again :D

*grinning widely* I just knocked 3 years off my mortgage

LOL! Well, I did my part!

me 2... now im broke again

THANKS ROB (robnevin) FOR A WONDERFUL, FUNTASTIC, WET BBQ.... LET'S HAVE A BIG CHEER FOR ROB FOR ALL THE EFFORT AND TIME AND INSTIGATING OF THE WATER BOMBING... ((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))

Big CHEER for Rob and all who attended this year's BBQ! ....wish I would have been able to stick around longer in the picnic area, but the dang tornado's' have been keeping us running for shelter......only 4 of the grand-kids are permanently marked with Tom & Dj's paintballs....their Mom's were not upset at all, it will make them easier to find in a crowd. *smiling*
*surveys the picnic area.......the clean-up crew gets a big hand *clapping wildly*.......
*gathers lounging lawn chair and piles into the mini-van*.............
Till next year my friends.......oh, almost forgot, Congrats to the...uhhh.....uhhhh......windy winners of the contests!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*waving to the stragglers as the car drive off into the night....bye!!!*
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))) to ROB!!!!!

Hip Hip Hurray!!!...many many thanks, Rob, for once again taking the initiative and getting this BBQ off and running...another fantastic and successful event...as they say at the end of the Olympics, the best one yet...thanks also to Quiet for bringing along her 'pet'...seems it met up with that other gator, the two had their own party going, and caused the rest of us no grief this year...once again congratulations to Jacqueline for her very impressive wind...er, I mean win...the fireworks were awesome...and so were the ones in the sky, lol...those being second only to Bob's (Dunstikin's) creative rendition of the US constitution...finally, my apologies to Lauren (Igmac) for my complaints about those lords 'a' leaping all over the place when in fact they were awarded to Moe and Verena...hoping we'll see a few more images coming from this bizzarre and memorable occassion.:Pat.

hehehehe... heard that the next cyclone will be called cyclone jacqueline.. hahahaha... *singing "just flew in from the windy city...." and "my friend the wind.... " LOL... as i fly home.....

Hey Jacqueline, I just noticed your signature...seems you were destined to win this year and how about that cyclone, lol.:Pat.

LOL.. OMG.. I didnt even think of my icon.. LMAO...

*Holds out an empty paper plate*
looks like I missed the festivities, except for getting water bombed. I guess thats what happens when I go on vacation to that fantasy land of Stormreach... i.e. I played DDO all weekend. :o)

omg.. look... *rushes over to wipe the dirt off a brat found under a bush* .. I can eat.. :oP

Can someone get me another beer and tell me where the fire is? I just had 2 buckets of water dumped on me and the air is still a bit cool for water sports.

*Yawns* Thanks Rob! The BBQ was great! It's early...on Monday morning, school :( I shouldn't have eaten all of that whipped cream!

did i miss something, oh well, next year! looked like fun, i was out fishing this weekend and no, i let em all go...have a good one all!

BB where have you been... it wasnt the same without you swimming with the crocs.. hehehe

Well... *scrapes plate* thanks. Fun times.

Hmm. I thought I posted in this thread already, but I don't see my post here. Oh, well.

Sounds like a fun BBQ.

Boy that was fun. I need a day off to re-group. I am so full they will have to roll me out the door. That is if my fathead will fit. I have never been cleaner I can tell you that. Thanks for the memories all.

I needed a day off too. All that soaking gave me pneumonia. Dr prescribed antibiotics and I am going back for a steroidal inhaler also. Next yr lets pick somewhere warm ok?
LOL

*****BBUUUUURRRRRRPPPPPPPP****
Psssst Thanksh for the greaat Barby Que!!! "Is it Summer- time yet!!!
''Rock-on-Rob!"

:( i missed out!

This was alot of fun. I cant wait until nest year! See y'all then!

Awwww!!! You missed out.. I didn't participate mucho, but next year... *clears throat* Fun Times.

Yup, next year for me too....had way too much "fun" moving from the city to the country, kinda like a little mouse I guess....but now I have lots and lots of space to "run around in." Good you had a great time....I'm sure there'll be lots of other fun times here in caedes soon...ciao everyone!!

You know what ? We need commemorative T shirts !

Ahhh! Do I smell a Caedes BBQ T-shirt contest coming up? hmmmmm! Could be very interesting. LOL

Oh my!!! I can just imagine some of those images.. LMAO...

Yes! Images of water balloon fights, crocodiles, and of course the wet t-shirt contest come to mind..=P

Trust a guy to come up with THAT ! LOL.....

Actually, I had this visual of the Burping Contest, or the Flatulence Contest, or The 3 Legged Race ....just to name a few

Whaa-aaaat? Did I say something wrong?..=P Here's an idea, we could make t-shirts that look like wet t-shirts. Now wouldn't that be sexay?!!

~Randy...fuzzy in the head finally gets up~

~Why's my pants wet?~ Andrew!!

~Opens tent flap~

Hey everybo....hello? Hello? HELLO? Awww, the party's over and I got here late and then slept through the rest. :~(

~Swears off scotch for good, or at least for 24 hours...whichever comes first~

~Packs up the Biggest, Baddest Boombox in the vehicle...looking for his CD's, awww someone musta borrowed them--dang~

~Well, there's always next year~

~Heads on down the highway...gotta stop for some tums and aspirin--whadda party~

LMAO @ Larry...

wondered where you got to Randy... You had scotch and you didnt share it with me!!! >:/ hehehe

*Wanders around picnic area, picking up stray bits of Tufur..*

I'll bring a couple extra bottles next year Jac!!

Me luvs Larry's idea: a t-shirt that looks like a wet t-shirt!! That's my boy...using his noggin!!

hahahaha.. i just had this flash of you 2 wearing wet t-shirts with fake boobs under it.. sorry im sick and have a temp dont know what im saying.. *slinks away back to bed

LOL! That would be so funny!..=P

*dives in pool, gets out, dumps water on person nearest*

*Wakes up in a pool of paper plates, empty beer cups, wet t-shirts, half eaten cheeseburgers, and various multi colored objects of assorted shapes, and sizes. Realizes the parties over, and has been for several hours. Perhaps weeks. Notices car buried up to the frame in mud. Notices stereo missing from car. Can't find keys. Takes off stumbling into the night towards the light.*

Hehehe bout time you woke up.. you missed the wet tshirt comp.. LOL

So did I...mines gone!

So's all my exspensive Scotch!!!!

Yes, & I for one just want to thank you Bob for your contribution to the BBQ ......It really helped ensure a fun time was had by all !!! :o )

ah… there they are… the languishers… who don't leave til the last ember of the bonfire is completely cold ash and then kick it over just to make sure they haven't missed any still glowing embers. *snicker* 8•P

*is hungover...still..*