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

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.

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 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.

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~

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.

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 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!

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.

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?

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?

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.