Holiday gathering in MA on Jan 4, 2014

[perc-o-prince]

It was brought to my attention (Chuck) that the title I used was probably not the best to let people we were talking about an actual gathering, so here's the information with what is hopefully a better subject title!

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We didn't get to have a summer get-together this past year, so let's be sure to have a holiday get-together! Here it is:

Saturday, January 4th from 1PM until whenever
Southborough MA- 65 Marlboro Rd
Pot luck finger food
BYOB and we'll have some wines, mulled cider, egg nog, coffee/tea

Yankee Swap for anyone who wants to participate. If you haven't done this, it's both fun and funny! Each person who wants to participate brings a wrapped gift. We draw numbers to see who's first and that person opens a gift they choose from the lot. The second person opens a gift they choose and can swap for the first person's gift. This continues and each new gift opened can be swapped for any of the already opened gifts. After the last person makes their choice, the first person makes the final choice from all gifts opened.

Please be sure to reply to let people know you're coming!!! There is limited stay-over space available here, and a "Toggle-Approved" Motel 6 down the road!

So, who's up for it???

 

[maytag63]

Put us down for three people. Me, David and Brandon.

 

[petek]

As usual Mass. hasn't gotten any closer

 

[yogitunes]

ohhhhh....will there be a 'PolarBear Plunge' in the pool?

 

[perc-o-prince]

You bringing your Speedo?

 

[super32]

@ Yogi....OMG!

Count us for 2.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Count me in for one!

 

[yogitunes]

can't we just plunge with nothing?....

would it be too cold to play TwIsTeR?....

 

[kenmore58]

Of course, I'll have to check my busy social calendar first, but I'm sure I can spare a few hours to make a quick appearance!

Ron
Kenmore58

 

[perc-o-prince]

Oh Martin,

What are you proposing? A pant-less polar pool plunge? If you can get under the pool cover (and still get out) go for it!



Chuck

Pool antics aside (not saying anything about Twister), who else is in?

 

[perc-o-prince]

just bumping

We know of a few others who will be coming but haven't replied yet

 

[shawn]

Party.

I plan on being there.

 

[brianl]

I'm coming!

I would like to reserve the "over the garage" suite for me and my plus 1 if possible. lol

 

[warmsecondrinse]

coming

Plan to come...... along with the 2 evil-doers who lured me into this fiendish group.

;-)

 

[super32]

Menu

So what's on the menu?

 

[retro-man]

Will be away on vacation this year. Sorry to miss the party. Take plenty of pictures to share. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Jon

 

[perc-o-prince]

along with the 2 evil-doers who lured me into....

Care to let us in on who that might be???

"So what's on the menu?"

Hey Scott- Haven't heard from anyone as far as what they're bringing, but it's always good! I'll probably make hummus as a start. Maybe sliced sausage in a sauce to eat with frilly little toothpicks? Don't know what Rich has up his sleeve yet.

Brian- all set!

And who's in for Yankee Swap? A local couple we know will be coming and one of them asked if we were going to do it.

See ya soon!

 

[ovrphil]

Polar plunge eh?

"I'll be waiting,...... with/without speedo or shrinkage" - signed - Mr. I.C.Y.

 

[coldspot66]

Will be there also..........haven't decided what to bring yet!!!

 

[perc-o-prince]

For anyone looking at the snow coming in this week, so far it looks like it'll all fall before Friday daytime is out. They do a great job plowing all the main roads around here, and we're right on a secondary highway, so that's even better! Shouldn't be any issues at all. However, we'll be sure to update as it gets closer!

Oh, for those keeping score of the food, we'll be putting out a relish tray as well!

Chuck

 

[cleanteamofny]

Snow is coming in and it looks like 12 hours days for the next few days and I have a dinner appointment Sunday afternoon.

Please take a lot of pics and post.
Love you guys,
Larry

 

[tolivac]

The BAD thing about automatic trash trucks--Did the driver stop and pick up the trash that was spilled?This is like a scene from the site of "Classic Refuse Trucks"

 

[cleanteamofny]

I hope he did, the truck was not compacted and threw up! LOL

 

[tolivac]

The truck shown uses what I beleive is the "Rapid Rail" arm system.The trucks reciprocating ram compactor operates continuously unless the driver stops it.The trash must have frozen or somehow stuck to the wheelie bin-and came loose as the arm went down.Some of those automatic trucks have what is called a "pendulum packer"The packer head swings back and forth in the hopper compacting trash as the bin dumps it in the hopper.The pendulum packers are sort of neat to watch.Someone filmed one on the "Classic Refuse Trucks" site.

 

[perc-o-prince]

Almost looks like the full truck kept the lid in place until it was flung back. Either way, can you say "operator error?"

Sorry we won't see you, Larry! Look like the snow will be out of here by tomorrow afternoon which means they'll have everything cleaned up in plenty of time. Unfortunately, in your job, it's gonna cause a major logjam and you'll be stuck working with it. :-(

Chuck

 

[cleanteamofny]

yep, working the district and the got us working in the cold, cold street without shelter for 12 hours.

 

[cleanteamofny]

yep, working the district and the got us working in the cold, cold streets without shelter for 12 hours.
I don't understand this city when it comes to snow removal. 12* at this hour and manually shoveling snow before it ends. Stupid!

 

[perc-o-prince]

Just spoke to Bobby Deregis and he's planning on coming, and yes for the Yankee Swap!

 

[andyelectrolux]

Sorry guys

I REALLY wanted to be there but there's no way I can get out of my driveway now. The road I live on hasn't even been plowed yet. I'm so disappointed but I hope everyone has a good time!

 

[super32]

We are still planning to attend. Is my spot in the driveway cleared? We will gracefully decline the Yankee swap