Skatchkins wrote:I think I remember last year feeling like we ended too early. I remember having a lot of fun hanging out outside with people for a goodish amount of time.

Yeah, we chilled in the driveway for quite a while chattin.

Avis wrote:Yeah, we chilled in the driveway for quite a while chattin.

As much fun as the family stuff, food and gift stuff, the "after party" was our favorite part. Maybe we just need a dirt lot to circle the jeeps around a fire barrel.
At first, we were like, woah, did we just get kicked out and the party shut down? Then we were like, oh, "this is good stuff, remember when... etc etc."

Skatchkins wrote:As much fun as the family stuff, food and gift stuff, the "after party" was our favorite part. Maybe we just need a dirt lot to circle the jeeps around a fire barrel.
At first, we were like, woah, did we just get kicked out and the party shut down? Then we were like, oh, "this is good stuff, remember when... etc etc."

Agreed.

Skatchkins wrote:I think I remember last year feeling like we ended too early. I remember having a lot of fun hanging out outside with people for a goodish amount of time.

Yeah, we didn't actually have to scramble. We just had the driveway blocked when my parents came home. So instead of reparking, everyone just started to leave.

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Skatchkins wrote:As much fun as the family stuff, food and gift stuff, the "after party" was our favorite part. Maybe we just need a dirt lot to circle the jeeps around a fire barrel.
At first, we were like, woah, did we just get kicked out and the party shut down? Then we were like, oh, "this is good stuff, remember when... etc etc."

This time, we can retire to the backyard, keep the firepit burning and hang out longer.

Cool. Thanks for explanation.

I will be bringing Linda's World Finest Rice Krispy Treats

Anyone want to try some elk steaks? I have a few still frozen. Someone shared an easy recipe so I thought I'd toss it out there. Elk steak marinated with Paul Newman Italian Dressing for 24 hours. Hot sear on the outside so it's still pink in the center.

Also, I took that Friday off to finish decorating, cleaning, and setting up for the event. If anyone wants to come early and hang out I'm good with that, too.

2ndchance wrote:Anyone want to try some elk steaks? I have a few still frozen. Someone shared an easy recipe so I thought I'd toss it out there. Elk steak marinated with Paul Newman Italian Dressing for 24 hours. Hot sear on the outside so it's still pink in the center.

Also, I took that Friday off to finish decorating, cleaning, and setting up for the event. If anyone wants to come early and hang out I'm good with that, too.

Elk steak? yes please.

Probably won't be too early as Katie and Chelcee usually don't get outta work till 4-5

I will be attending minus my other half. I can bring sodas as cupcakes...?

AZCA jeeper wrote:I will be attending minus my other half. I can bring sodas as cupcakes...?

Ooh.. Cupcakes....

There's a chance that Paul Zelez and Geoff Larson will make an appearance. Both have been absent for awhile.

Dont forget your gift for the exchange - picked mine up last night :)

Hi, I am Matt's friend, Tyler. I plan to be there and will bring my wife, Claire. We'll bring some goodies I am not sure of yet

azbruisedjeeper wrote:Hi, I am Matt's friend, Tyler. I plan to be there and will bring my wife, Claire. We'll bring some goodies I am not sure of yet

sweet, was hoping you could make it out

updated first post with details

I'll plan to bring an appetizer and veggies.

Good be fun! Glad you're making it out Tyler!

Awww thanks for the encouragement! If only I could update my build progress thread. One day.

Jimmy- Sorry for the late notice. I'm not going to make it this year. Have fun and get weird for me!

fatbob309 wrote:Jimmy- Sorry for the late notice. I'm not going to make it this year. Have fun and get weird for me!

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