Real Life game/fun: Calling for a DisBoard Gamers DisMeet....first week Oct 2013

[PrincessInOz]

Ok...I will take cups off my list. Will the paper plates hold up to the food?

6 Portobello Mushrooms
Fresh green beans
Raw Shrimp....how much?
2 bags charcoal - something to light with
Plastic plates??
Watermelon & other fruit

Bobbi

Should we aim for 8 portobello's? Does everyone like mushrooms? It does work as a side as well.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Should we aim for 8 portobello's? Does everyone like mushrooms? It does work as a side as well.

8 Portobello Mushrooms
Fresh green beans
Raw Shrimp....how much?
2 bags charcoal - something to light with
Watermelon & other fruit

8 it is!

Still wondering about the shrimp.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Are we talking about little shrimp or what we Aussies term prawns?

I am assuming that your local chinese take-away shop might have the little shrimp in their fried rice. If you know what I mean and can get that size, then I'm thinking 1/2 - 1 pound?? If it is the larger shrimp/prawns, then we may need more than 1 pound.


How much are shrimp selling for in the US, anyway??

 

[bobbiwoz]

http://grillingguide.net/grilled-fish-seafood-recipes/shrimp-sizes-and-how-to-grill-shrimp.html

Perhaps the chart will help.
Price? I really don't know...but Nancy & I will cover the shrimp for sure.

Tom & I had a wonderful demo and tasted one Aussie Prawn dish at F&W one year. In general, I don't buy shrimp that large.

Also, if we get the small shrimp, do you really cook and peel something so tiny? Or do I get them Pre cooked?

 

[PrincessInOz]

http://grillingguide.net/grilled-fish-seafood-recipes/shrimp-sizes-and-how-to-grill-shrimp.html

Perhaps the chart will help.
Price? I really don't know...but Nancy & I will cover the shrimp for sure.

Tom & I had a wonderful demo and tasted one Aussie Prawn dish at F&W one year. In general, I don't buy shrimp that large.

Also, if we get the small shrimp, do you really cook and peel something so tiny? Or do I get them Pre cooked?

Great chart reference.

If you get the medium, small or extra small, pre-cooked (and peeled) is best. If you take a look at the packet in my picture, that's probably what I use. Probably about 1 lb would work.

For the large, extra large and jumbo, about 1.5 lbs.

And I'll be covering the shrimp; so let me give you some cash on Thursday morning. (and if you do want to counter on this, I will accept a 50/50 split).

 

[bobbiwoz]

Great chart reference.

If you get the medium, small or extra small, pre-cooked (and peeled) is best. If you take a look at the packet in my picture, that's probably what I use. Probably about 1 lb would work.

For the large, extra large and jumbo, about 1.5 lbs.

And I'll be covering the shrimp; so let me give you some cash on Thursday morning. (and if you do want to counter on this, I will accept a 50/50 split).

I want to say that Nancy has asked what to contribute...would you let her, please.

I am glad to know you want the Pre cooked, peeled! To do that besides all the rest seems too much of a chore!

 

[PrincessInOz]

I want to say that Nancy has asked what to contribute...would you let her, please.

I am glad to know you want the Pre cooked, peeled! To do that besides all the rest seems too much of a chore!

Happy to go 50/50.

 

[TifffanyD]

So far I have signed up for

Cups
Plates
Plasticware
Cookies
Rice Krispie Treats

Wondering if anyone is more interested in me making smores dip instead of either cookies or RK treats. And then I'd bring graham crackers for dipping.

Also, I asked about 2L's of soda or whatever and didn't hear back. Should I plan on those?

 

[PrincessInOz]

So far I have signed up for

Cups
Plates
Plasticware
Cookies
Rice Krispie Treats

Wondering if anyone is more interested in me making smores dip instead of either cookies or RK treats. And then I'd bring graham crackers for dipping.

Also, I asked about 2L's of soda or whatever and didn't hear back. Should I plan on those?

Make whichever is easier to do. It all sounds great.

The 2L of soda? I'm easy either way; DS would probably like some if I let him. Maybe the others will provide an opinion.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy to go 50/50.

Ok..

 

[bobbiwoz]

Magic Bands were just delivered!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Magic Bands were just delivered!

Turns out that I was officially selected as a tester. My email says that I have until the 19th to customise. I'm guessing that they might be testing the system for international visitors as I listed by shipping address as my home address.

I expect a set of bands to be waiting for me at the resort......



...and I'm hoping that I have a set of bands waiting for me at Alison's.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Make whichever is easier to do. It all sounds great.

The 2L of soda? I'm easy either way; DS would probably like some if I let him. Maybe the others will provide an opinion.

I will most likely drink water, but if there is a Cola option, I would have some.

 

[SunDial]

This is all sounding so good. Wishing the run was not the same night. Now if everyone is still hanging around the grill at 3am i can come by after the run If PIO is still on Aussie time she will be up

After picking up the race packets for my sister and i on Friday....If she does not come up until Saturday and there are items i can pick up or drive anyone to anywhere i can do that. I wont be getting there until 9pm or so Thursday night.

And there is also high probablilty that will also be going to MNSSHP that Sunday. I know PIO and Ruthie are going.

 

[franandaj]

Great chart reference.

If you get the medium, small or extra small, pre-cooked (and peeled) is best. If you take a look at the packet in my picture, that's probably what I use. Probably about 1 lb would work.

For the large, extra large and jumbo, about 1.5 lbs.

And I'll be covering the shrimp; so let me give you some cash on Thursday morning. (and if you do want to counter on this, I will accept a 50/50 split).

I was thinking large 21-25, but I'm not cooking. We don't really like the small or extra small shrimps they are not nearly as tasty as the "prawns" but as we are not purchasing them we don't have a say in which size we get.

 

[PrincessInOz]

This is all sounding so good. Wishing the run was not the same night. Now if everyone is still hanging around the grill at 3am i can come by after the run If PIO is still on Aussie time she will be up

After picking up the race packets for my sister and i on Friday....If she does not come up until Saturday and there are items i can pick up or drive anyone to anywhere i can do that. I wont be getting there until 9pm or so Thursday night.

And there is also high probablilty that will also be going to MNSSHP that Sunday. I know PIO and Ruthie are going.

3 am? By the time I'm in WDW, I should well and truly have gotten into the local timezone.

Have fun on Saturday night.


We probably should try and make a time to meet up for the Wishes cruise on Friday night. For some reason, I thought you were driving up on Friday night. Did you want to try to come for dinner at Cali Grill as well?

 

[PrincessInOz]

I was thinking large 21-25, but I'm not cooking. We don't really like the small or extra small shrimps they are not nearly as tasty as the "prawns" but as we are not purchasing them we don't have a say in which size we get.

I suspect that we may not have any choice in the matter as we will totally be at the mercy of what the supermarket stocks.

The 21-25 would work as well.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I suspect that we may not have any choice in the matter as we will totally be at the mercy of what the supermarket stocks.

The 21-25 would work as well.

Yes, since we are getting the Pre cooked and shelled, there most likely will be 1-2 choices..let's hope for the 21-25.

 

[PrincessInOz]

I'm trying to get motivated to pack this weekend. It is getting close but not close enough for me to be pressured about it. DH and I think if we get the bulk of the packing done, we won't be so frantic at the last minute. Busy week ahead.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I'm trying to get motivated to pack this weekend. It is getting close but not close enough for me to be pressured about it. DH and I think if we get the bulk of the packing done, we won't be so frantic at the last minute. Busy week ahead.

This is quite some trip you are packing for! Whatever you decide, good luck! I understand you are meeting up with Meriweather! We will be seeing her in January!