DH Road Trip: Picnic Hike - Sat, June 16th

hillyer junkie

I'm up for da picnic! Post time and meeting place?

bigguy

Time is posted already - leaving at 10-ish. Cars are still being worked out; a Zipcar or two may be needed.

whatchuwant

Big Guy- Zipcars are going fast- if you wanna make sure you all have something, book AT LEAST one week in advance.

bigguy

Hey I have a car, but it's probably time for it to happen. So....has anyone actually committed to getting a Zipcar? It's time for the driver/passenger hookups to begin...

em26

I'm not gonna be able to make it anymore because of my houseguests.

sweet tea

1. the gf and i have reserved a zip car that seats 5 and costs ~$100 for the day. divided by 4 or 5 people the cost is not so bad for a grand day out.

2. we need to know by thursday if the car isn't needed so that we can cancel it.

3. it's a station wagon, so there should be room in the back to kidnap em.

christina

This sounds like fun, is there room for one more, i.e. myself?

I've foolishly signed up to volunteer for the Joan Osborne concert in the park that evening, but I can probably move my dates...

alafairnadia

I think I'm in and would be happy to either ride with a zip car person or a non-zip car person and chip in on any points necessary.

also, if the plan is to leave at 10, I think at least one car should go to bensonhurst/bay ridge and pick up a bunch of dumplings and roast pork buns for the trip. we might starve.

whatchuwant

oh, BTW sweet tea, Zipcar doesn't have any station wagons (did you reserve a hatchback perhaps?)
Anyway, if you all need something bigger, let me know. I can't commit to that day, so I hope you all have a fabulous time.

sweet tea

Whatchuwant wrote: oh, BTW sweet tea, Zipcar doesn't have any station wagons (did you reserve a hatchback perhaps?)

hmmm, you're probably right -- the gf made the reservation, and she told me it was a station wagon, but frankly, the information on the zip car site tends towards the poetic rather than the concrete, so she's likely mistaken. i'll look into it tonight. i know the decision was made on the basis of cheapest available vehicle.

christina

Is this roadtrip still happening? I'd like it to be

MOD

Subject: Pot Luck for the Hike

Well, I have time on my hands today so I'll get the ball rolling on this one, if BG doesn't mind?

Here's the idea. It's basically like a pot luck/BYOB/BYOF party.

Not sure about the park rules as far as booze are concerned so try to be discrete and bring solid colored cups or a thermos etc...
If someone has a cooler please post!

To avoid everyone coming with the same item of food to share, post here what you'll be bringing!

=P~

MOD

Who's bringing the Box of Wine :?:

pitu

I'm not going, but you're welcome to borrow a giant cooler from me.
It's scary huge.
And since I'm butting in . . . Zipcar has those Matrix things that are stationwagons, at least they did at Flatbush/Sterling location. And those other weirdo vehicles that look like bread wagons.

carnivore

That would be the Scion xB.

Mrs. C and I are bringing kimbap. I'm also bringing a thermos full of mojito for the hike. And maybe something else (not sure yet). Probably more booze as well.

Also, we have a decent sized cooler.

christina

I have zero maternal instincts, cooking skills or anything else feminine/kitchen-related. So someone please help me out, what do you want me to bring? Other than my charming self. :?

whatchuwant

Actually Pitu, while the Matrix is technically defined as a "station wagon," it's really more of a hatchback, at least for me- a child of the 70's when station wagons were station WAGONS.
See pic.http://www.toyota.com/matrix/index.html?s_van=GM_TN_MATRIX_INDEX

pitu

Whatchuwant wrote: Actually Pitu, while the Matrix is technically defined as a "station wagon," it's really more of a hatchback, at least for me- a child of the 70's when station wagons were station WAGONS.
See pic.http://www.toyota.com/matrix/index.html?s_van=GM_TN_MATRIX_INDEX

Dunno about that grrrl. I'd never seen it before my friend drove up in one - we were laughing at him 'cause he drove up in a station wagon . . .
so it looks exactly like one to some of us!

carnivore

I'm pretty sure the Matrix is the same car as the Pontiac Vibe. If that's true, an additional benefit of bringing that car is the availability of a 3-pronged AC outlet.

sweet tea

yes, we got the matrix, and i think you're right, carny, that it is the same as the vibe. (heh. vibe.)

for the record, zipcar calls it a "wagon" -- so you might need to set them straight over at the office, WUW....

should we figure out passenger manifests? so that we know we have enough space? we've got 4 signed up for the matrix (me & the gf; dr j & h) -- i believe it technically seats 5.

whatchuwant

At the "office" we call it a hatchback.

MOD

Can I get the matrix in wood paneling??

On another note, I haven't figured out what food stuff to bring, probably some wine, kettle chips, crusty bread, hummus... or KFC bucket-o-love =P~

We'll need music... anyone have a ghetto blaster?

whatchuwant

And the head of the Fleet Department here defines it as a hatchback as well. You Zipcar members are a unique bunch. ](*,)
Have a great Zip Trip!

alafairnadia

Christina wrote: I have zero maternal instincts, cooking skills or anything else feminine/kitchen-related. So someone please help me out, what do you want me to bring? Other than my charming self. :?

maybe some bread/crackers or anything else you'd like with the following? I'm going to make a beef roast and the slice it up when cool for sandwiches. also I'm going to bring a jar of trader joe's artichoke spread. finally, I'm going to make a jug of undiluted (and bring some seltzer for dilution purposes) mint lemondrops. if someone reminds me on saturday morning, I'll dig up any spare paper plates, cups, etc I have in my house.

oh, I also have some baggies in my freezer filled with raspberries marinading in vodka. should I bring those? will we actually be able to hike?

sweet tea

i'll definitely make biscuit to go with any meaty items folks bring to share. and i'll make some other stuff too, as soon as i figure out what....

MOD

Christina,
No one's expecting anyone to cook. Bring what you like to eat. A quick trip to the deli or market for premade goodies... You can't go wrong with cheese and meats..

Alfy, not sure if I can do the hike, no sneakers except for my converse. So you're not alone if you just want to chill in the shade.

christina

Hmmm... I just posted what to bring and the post has disappeared although I got a message in my inbox that I had posted it. Weird. Oh well, it's hump day today so how bad can it be.

Again, I will bring
leftover plates, plastic forks and such, kitchen roll, cups,
triscuits, lime doritos and stuff like that
soda for anyone who wants to mix a drink,
fruit (any interest or is it too healthy?)
cheese (good idea)
...blanket?

How many people are we going to be ?

Happy to donate my ipod if anyone has small speakers, though I doubt you'll like my music mix (lots of rap and old R'n'B).

bigguy

I could whip up a batch of my famous White Castle burgers.

sweet tea

so here's the head count as i figure it -- i'll edit this post if folks tell me i'm wrong:

BigGuy
Sweet Tea & gf
doctorj & h
Carny & Mrs. C
Mamacita
Christina
Machina
Alafairnadia
DeWalt_Russ & girlfriend
Hillyer Junkie
Orangina & husband


so that's 16

bigguy

I also got a PM a few weeks ago from Orangina & husband who planned on going.