It's February, so it's time we get the ball rolling on the Saturday night (March 12) dinner!

As you know from Old Salt's previous posts, we've booked a meeting room at the Country Inn and Suites in Monona. Our plan for Saturday night is to cater in from Smoky Jon's BBQ. It's the best barbecue in Madison, and they've won several awards. I heartily endorse them!! You can see their website here:   (You need to Login or Register

We need to establish a number to decide what we'll order. We're looking at the "Pig Up And Go Catering Packs", if you check out their catering menu. As you can see, the choices are based on numbers.

We'd like to get a couple of different kind of meats, and sides, etc. Cost will again be determined by how many will be there, but we're thinking it will be $15 - $20 per person, depending. If that seems high, let us know and we'll consider alternatives.

Beverages will be a provided with an additional small donation to defray the costs. Old Salt is bringing soda, and I, of course will provide beer. (There's also a liquor store not far from the hotel if you'd like to bring in your own.)

We're looking at having the food in between 6:00 and 6:30. Old Salt will be giving a talk about fishing in Alaska from 5:00 - 6:00 and we'll eat after.

Please reply to this thread if you're planning on attending. We will stay in touch as details develop. It should be another fine, much more casual, evening than last year's! This should give us all a great opportunity to socialize.

In addition to your interest, let us know your thoughts.

Hard to believe Copia is next month already!!

ml

I will be there for the feast. Price seems great for what it provides us.

I'll be there!  Looking forward to seeing some old friends again.

dd

I plan on being there.  Thanks for doing the planning.

MuleLars is our resident local in Madtown. He has done a great job assembling this beer and BBQ feast. It will be fun. Thanks!

We have a few new faces on QJ. If any of these are coming to Copia, this is a great opportunity to meet some of the regulars around here and make some new friends.  8-) ;)

I expect to be there though I can't yet guarantee time of arrival.

Jimbo   8-)

I plan on being there for OS's fishing seminar and as good as that BBQ sounds, looks like I've got another commitment for dinner later on.

pd

I will be attensing. Thanks to Mulelars for putting BBQ meal together.

portage dog wrote on Feb 4^th, 2016 at 10:17pm:

I plan on being there for OS's fishing seminar and as good as that BBQ sounds, looks like I've got another commitment for dinner later on. pd

So....we should put you down for eating twice?... ;D

Love too, but I'm trying to get down to 'portage weight'.   ::)

Besides....I've observed what part of the salmon the bears go for first.....that belly fat!  :D

pd

We will set price when we have a better idea of how many are coming. You will need to pay by check or cash, as we're not able to take plastic. Thanks. 8-)

My wife and I will be there for Saturday night dinner.  We reserved a room at Country Inn and Suites.  Thanks for setting this up.

Anyone else? 8-) Looking forward to our annual voyaguer's rendevous in two weeks. ;)

I would like to plan on joining QJ for BBQ. Marten knows me and I'll be working the show at the boat registers.  Bob P Rutabaga Staff

jazzman wrote on Mar 8^th, 2016 at 4:39am:

I would like to plan on joining QJ for BBQ. Marten knows me and I'll be working the show at the boat registers.  Bob P Rutabaga Staff

You say that like there's some advantage to knowing Marten... ;D
Did he show you the secret QJ handshake? :o Seriously, we will enjoy having you. ;)