Nov 12 & 13, 2011 : DNY's 3rd Annual Turkey Fry, Dive Extravaganza GoonFest

[ScubaSam]

Now that the date is settled, let's concentrate on who is coming and the FOOD, FOOD, FOOD!!!!

What: GoonFest 2011 aka DNY's Annual Turkey Fry and Dive Extravaganza
Spend the day or weekend diving and eating with a bunch of goons.

Date: Saturday, Nov 12 & Sunday, Nov 13;
Generally, Saturday has the most peeps so we fry two turkeys and one turkey on Sunday with lots of leftovers from Saturday.

Time: 8:00AM to 6:00PM of diving, SI fun and eating.

Where: Dutch Springs, PA

When: 8:00AM to whenever we get kicked out!!!
The more the merrier!!!! If you want to partake in the mayhem please bring something to share with the group. We don't want bad diving karma visited upon ya. Either PM me or post in this thread what you're bringing to share. Mods will update this post with attendees and what they're bringing.

Attendees: Spouses, GF/BF, SO, kids are invited. I can add them to attendees list if you let me know they're joining us.

dbuggy-Turkey fryer, BBQ ribs or pulled pork & fryer oil
Nautica Tim - Stacey's hobo beans
Stacey (Mrs. Nautica Tim) - Stacey's hobo beans
GypsyJim - Chili
ScubaSam - Homemade cranberry sauce, Two turkeys but I ain't frying 'em.
Parzdiver - Spicy Thermonuclear Shrimp
wrybosome
drydiver - plates, utensils, paper towels, tin foil, some other useful crap and stove, kettles and hot chocolate
BigHarryDiver - Something dessert'ish.
Islandnj - Tres Leche Cake (or two?)
BettyRubble - Cornbread, weaponry?
DM95 - Dessert
Chief Dave L - Water, Pepsi and Green tea
KozMcCharlie - Some good salad
Tanked - He'll figure it out by tomorrow

What to bring: List is just a *suggested* food list based on last year's list. If you want to bring something not on the list, I'll add it to the list. If no one volunteers to bring it, I'll remove it from the list. Given it's a Turkey Fry, that is the only item that is non-negotiable. :D

Turkeys: We fried three for the entire weekend last year.
I'll bring two turkeys so if someone can volunteer to bring one more turkey that would be great. The turkey must be prep the night before ie:cleaned, dried and seasoned. 15 lbs max for the turkey because the fryer fits a 15lb bird. It takes 45 mins to 1 hour to fry a 15lb bird.
Oven mitts, spatulas, tongs, carving knife:
Sterno, chafing dishes, grill:
Stuffing:
Water:
Beverages:
Chili:
Gumbo:
Bratwurst:
Salad: Vegetable or fruit
Side Dishes: Cole slaw, potato salad
Chips:
Salsa:
Dips:
Dunkin' Donuts & coffee:
Cookies:
Pies:
coolers with ice:

[parzdiver]

I have a football game on Saturday and probably won't be there then, but I will be there Sunday with Spicy Thermonuclear Shrimp (I have some ideas for raising the heat level).

[islandnj]

I'm in and I'll bake, though, not sure what exactly. I usually bring Tres Leche Cake (or two?) for pot luck events, but I can bring other baked goods, too. Input would be gladly considered. :)

[DM95]

For two years I said I would come and work got in the way. This year I'm just bowing out ahead of time - which probably means I'll be there? :confused: I'll bring dessert!

[BettyRubble]

I am in (assuming work doesn't interfere at the last minute)

I'll bring cornbread, 1 container of oil (see note below).

Sammie - I think you need to designate what type of oil you want for the fryer -- specifically peanut or whatever. I don't think it is safe to 'mix' oils as they have various smoke points etc. (can ya tell I speak from experience!)

Also, as I recall we needed like 7 gallons the first year. I wasn't there the 2nd year. If someone can confirm how many gallons it took to fry 3 birds, then let's note that in the listing as well. I'll agree to bring 1 gallon of whatever type of oil we designate.

[ScubaSam]

I have never fried a turkey before so am the last person to dictate the oil. I leave that to the experts in the group.

[Beiji]

Do I have to take my own camp stove if I need to reheat a dish? I'll make a vegan dish - beans or tofu. I'm sure y'all will be fighting over it! I mean fighting to get away from it.

[ScubaSam]

Do I have to take my own camp stove if I need to reheat a dish? I'll make a vegan dish - beans or tofu. I'm sure y'all will be fighting over it! I mean fighting to get away from it.

I would say yes in case no one brings one.

[ohmdiver]

Do I have to take my own camp stove if I need to reheat a dish? I'll make a vegan dish - beans or tofu. I'm sure y'all will be fighting over it! I mean fighting to get away from it.


Will it have ham in it???

[ScubaSam]

I read some sites online and quoted below is from one of the sites. What about cottonseed oil for frying the turkey?

"Since the price of peanut oil went through the roof this year and folks still want to fry their birds, I started looking around for a cheaper alternative.

I found it in cottonseed oil. It has a similar smoke point, right at 450 degrees, and looks for all purposes just like peanut oil.
More importantly, it's markedly cheaper than peanut oil. "

[BettyRubble]

I read some sites online and quoted below is from one of the sites. What about cottonseed oil for frying the turkey?

"Since the price of peanut oil went through the roof this year and folks still want to fry their birds, I started looking around for a cheaper alternative.

I found it in cottonseed oil. It has a similar smoke point, right at 450 degrees, and looks for all purposes just like peanut oil.
More importantly, it's markedly cheaper than peanut oil. "


I would advise against this unless something has changed recently with the growing and processing of cottonseed oil

To make cottonseed oil a serious toxin (gossypol )is removed, otherwise cottonseed oil is actually so toxic it is used as a pesticide. Also cotton crops are under less chemical regulation and many pesticides or chemicals can be used on cotton crops that are illegal for use on food crops.

In addition, Dr. Weil's site notes some concerns in response to whether cottonseed oil is safe:
"
Definitely not. As a matter of fact, in my book, Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, one of the first things I ask readers to do is to go through their pantry shelves and throw out anything made with cottonseed oil. I regard it as unhealthy because it is too high in saturated fat and too low in monounsaturated fat. What's more, cottonseed oil may contain natural toxins and probably has unacceptably high levels of pesticide residues (cotton is not classified as a food crop, and farmers use many agrichemicals when growing it). Be on the lookout for cottonseed oil in packaged foods and avoid products that contain it. Manufacturers like it because it's cheap, and products that say "may contain one or more of these oils" and list cottonseed, will almost certainly contain it."

Instead I recommend peanut oil, corn oil, and canola oil which are all often used for deep-frying because they have high smoke points. Peanut is usually the more expensive one so we may want to go with canola or corn.

[ScubaSam]

I would advise against this unless something has changed recently with the growing and processing of cottonseed oil

To make cottonseed oil a serious toxin (gossypol )is removed, otherwise cottonseed oil is actually so toxic it is used as a pesticide. Also cotton crops are under less chemical regulation and many pesticides or chemicals can be used on cotton crops that are illegal for use on food crops.

In addition, Dr. Weil's site notes some concerns in response to whether cottonseed oil is safe:
"
Definitely not. As a matter of fact, in my book, Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, one of the first things I ask readers to do is to go through their pantry shelves and throw out anything made with cottonseed oil. I regard it as unhealthy because it is too high in saturated fat and too low in monounsaturated fat. What's more, cottonseed oil may contain natural toxins and probably has unacceptably high levels of pesticide residues (cotton is not classified as a food crop, and farmers use many agrichemicals when growing it). Be on the lookout for cottonseed oil in packaged foods and avoid products that contain it. Manufacturers like it because it's cheap, and products that say "may contain one or more of these oils" and list cottonseed, will almost certainly contain it."

Instead I recommend peanut oil, corn oil, and canola oil which are all often used for deep-frying because they have high smoke points. Peanut is usually the more expensive one so we may want to go with canola or corn.

You're the fire/burn expert (Ms. Smoke Detector), pick the oil and we'll make sure the others follow suit. :D

[BettyRubble]

:D Well I've set fire with all 3 so I'm not the best source! :rofl3:


Using the tried and true method of einey miney mo....I ended up with Canola oil.

[ohmdiver]

I have a friend that does turkey on a webber kettle grill.... it's awsome....

[Nautica Tim]

Stacey and I will bring Stacey's hobo beans


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[dbuggy]

I am bringing the fryer and the oil :D(Already purchased) and will bring up somekind of BBQ (Ribs or Pulled pork):D

[parzdiver]

I will start working on Catherine to attend the festivities. I'm even thinking about blowing off the game on Saturday to enjoy the primary day of insanity.

[BettyRubble]

Stacey and I will bring Stacey's hobo beans


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Omg I love her beans

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[scc135]

Well... This tangerine wearing diver may just show up! Connie's schedule is changing and she's working that sat so I may head to dutch.

[parzdiver]

Well... This tangerine wearing diver may just show up! Connie's schedule is changing and she's working that sat so I may head to dutch.
Nice - you going to wear the tangerine shirt? Or do you have some brighter colors?

[scc135]

I think it's time to whip out the neon yellow parachute pants.

[parzdiver]

I think it's time to whip out the neon yellow parachute pants.

The scariest thing about that statement is that I don't think you are kidding. :shakehead:

[Nautica Tim]

OK Picture this outfit Eugene could wear to the Turkey Fry: tangerine shirt with yellow parachute pants supported by his Pink weight belt. You need to show up on the :shortbus: with an outfit like that. :thumb:

[parzdiver]

OK Picture this outfit Eugene could wear to the Turkey Fry: tangerine shirt with yellow parachute pants supported by his Pink weight belt. You need to show up on the :shortbus: with an outfit like that. :thumb:

I am going blind just thinking about that outfit.

[scc135]

I can promise you that you'd go blind if i wasn't wearing it...

[ScubaSam]

Back on topic about who is coming and the food.

Are you making gumbo, Mr. Tangerine shirt, yellow parachute pant wearing goon?

[scc135]

I'm not 100% committed yet, but I will post what I will bring when I do commit.

[BettyRubble]

OK Picture this outfit Eugene could wear to the Turkey Fry: tangerine shirt with yellow parachute pants supported by his Pink weight belt. You need to show up on the :shortbus: with an outfit like that. :thumb:

I like it....makes for a great target :-)

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[Tanked]

I just informed my [-]boss[/-] wife of this. I might be able to make it!

[dbuggy]

I am also trying to arrange for some PORK BUNS!!!! possibly homemade. possibly bought!

[Tanked]

I might have to skip out on diving if I have my son. Anyone else bringing kids?

[parzdiver]

I might have to skip out on diving if I have my son. Anyone else bringing kids?

Don't worry about the kid, we can tie him to a tree while you dive!

[gypsyjim]

Don't worry about the kid, we can tie him to a tree while you dive!

Duct tape works well :D

[ScubaSam]

I might have to skip out on diving if I have my son. Anyone else bringing kids?

Bring your gear and if little B gets comfortable with us, I'm sure he'll stay on land with us while you submerged. I can watch him while you dive.

[Beiji]

I can watch him while you dive.
I hope Little B likes Hello Kitty duct tape.

Sam, I'll also bring a pecan pie in addition to the vegetarian dish.

[richadx]

I hope Little B likes Hello Kitty duct tape.

Sam, I'll also bring a pecan pie in addition to the vegetarian dish.

Pecan pie is a bisic food group.

[Beiji]

Pecan pie is a bisic food group.
That kind of thinking can get you in trouble!

[lewisevans]

I'm still up in the air as the other turkey cook I'm involved with might be that weekend as well. If it isn't I'll be there with something... probably bacon wrapped scallops :D

[Drowning]

I'll be there on Saturday and I can bring some drinks (coke, diet coke, Mt. dew, and bottled water).

[BettyRubble]

I'll be there on Saturday and I can bring some drinks (coke, diet coke, Mt. dew, and bottled water).

Ppppsssssstttttt.....think pepsi :-)

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[Beiji]

I'm bringing my buddy Sherryl. She might make mashed potatoes.

Can someone give me an idea of a schedule? When do most folks arrive? Dive then eat?


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[parzdiver]

The schedule is something like:

Arrive, yimmie yammer, eat, dive, eat, yimmie yammer, eat, dive, eat, eat, eat. And then we go OUT to eat.


I'm bringing my buddy Sherryl. She might make mashed potatoes.

Can someone give me an idea of a schedule? When do most folks arrive? Dive then eat?


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[gypsyjim]

I usually only make it down for one day. Is Sat the big feed?

[parzdiver]

Saturday is typically the big day with the most people. Sunday is leftovers and clean-up crew.

[gypsyjim]

I am planning to make chili. It never comes out the same way twice, but is always fun to make, and filling.

I think Colleen might make it too.

[Beiji]

And then we go OUT to eat.

My tummy hurts already.

What time on Saturday do people arrive?


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[parzdiver]

My tummy hurts already.

What time on Saturday do people arrive?

Crack of dawn.... okay, 8 AM is when DS opens. People are typically there securing tables and setting up first thing.

[ScubaSam]

Lisa - No schedule as we eat constantly. Some dive, some fry turkey, some cook and all eat. Dutch opens at 8AM and we must be out by 6PM.

Last year, we all went to Gregory's after the Turkey Fry (to eat, again) and then we stopped into the Pig Pen. It pretty much depends on who wants to hang or how tired everyone is feeling after a day of diving and eating.

In other words, no schedule, just whatever y'all wanna do and if you can find [-]victims [/-] goons to join in . :D

[lewisevans]

For those if y'all going on Sunday, how late are y'all planning on staying?I have some training Saturday but might make the trek down Sat night.


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[BettyRubble]

Lewis...I have to leave Dutch by 3:30 pm Sunday

[ScubaSam]

Lewis, if you're gonna be there on Sunday, I'll stay late to hang with ya, or until Dutch kicks us outta there.

[lewisevans]

woot! if my Saturday goes like I hope it to go I should be able to get on the road my 4 and be at Dutch before midnight leaving my Sunday all open :D

[lewisevans]

Lewis...I have to leave Dutch by 3:30 pm Sunday

well, looks like I'll have to get there after 3:30 :mooner:


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[BettyRubble]

well, looks like I'll have to get there after 3:30 :mooner:


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I have to say, Sox's nickname for ya really fits some days!! BRAT! ;)

[Beiji]

Thanks, Parz and Sam for the additional info. Is anyone staying overnight Friday and Saturday?

Oh, and I'm changing my dish to black bean salad so that I don't have to heat up anything. I can still bring the stove if anyone else wants to use it, provided I can find it in the wilderness that is my attic.

[lewisevans]

I have to say, Sox's nickname for ya really fits some days!! BRAT! ;)

who me? I'm always innocent ;)

:angel:

[Beiji]

Anyone have any hotel recommendations?

[ScubaSam]

The Best Western, Comfort Inn and Hampton Inn are the closest ones to Dutch Springs.

Link below is from the Dutch Spring's lodging recommendations.

Dutch Springs - Local Lodging (http://dutchsprings.com/lodging.html)

[Beiji]

The Best Western, Comfort Inn and Hampton Inn are the closest ones to Dutch Springs.
So, no official duct-taping, marshmallow-shooting, pool-partying, goon-embracing, DNY hotel? Okay. I'll just see where I can get the best rate. Thanks, Sam!

[BigHarryDiver]

Some of the local hotels give you a small discount if you tell them your are diving at Dutch. Red Roof Inn near the airport isn't to bad either. That's were I stay when we're doing classes.

[Beiji]

I booked the Hampton Inn. They gave me the Hello Kitty Duct Tape discount. :D (AKA AARP) :shakehead:

[Beiji]

How did it happen that my post created a link to ebay with the "Hello Kitty" text? :dontknow:

[gypsyjim]

How did it happen that my post created a link to ebay with the "Hello Kitty" text? :dontknow:

look up Hot links


(n) A link between two applications such that changes in one affect the other. For example, some desktop publishing systems let you establish hot links between documents and databases or spreadsheets. When data in the spreadsheet changes, the corresponding charts and graphs in the document change accordingly.

[gypsyjim]

Automatic linking to web sites when you enter certain words. I believe you can disable it, but I don't bother.

Saw your link, and got a smile out of it. :popcorn:

[Beiji]

Oh, I wonder if it generates a small amount of money for SB. I saw something about it in the CP. In that case, I'll probably leave it alone.

[parzdiver]

look up Hot links


I looked up Hot Links, but I don't see how it is relevant to this discussion. :dontknow:

105952

But they look good! I'll see if I can find any to bring to the Turkey Fry!

[BettyRubble]

I tentatively have the blondetourage confirmed....

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[noreastDIVER84]

As of right now I will be making an appearance on Saturday. If I am coming it is going to be a last minute thing. I will try to bring something home made. I have been making some awesome sushi, so I may try to make some for this.

[richadx]

I regret that I will be unable to attend this year's Turkey Fry.:depressed::depressed:
My daughter will be visiting that week end.
Have a great time. :eyebrow::eyebrow:

[Beiji]

I'm thinking of taking my EZ Up tent so that if the weather is wet there will be a covered place to sit/change/warm up under. Is anyone else taking a one? Or are there pavilions? This trip will be my first to Dutch.

[ScubaSam]

Lisa - Bring the canopy!
Btw, Lisa, being your first time to Dutch, you're gonna have to fill out a waiver, paperwork and pay admission before they let you drive through the gates. Have your c-cards with you. If you want to get Nitrox fill make sure you bring your Nitrox c-card.

Brent - Will be great to see you.

Richie Rich - Enjoy the visit with your daughter.

[parzdiver]

I will be bringing my canopy as well.

[ScubaSam]

We've been blesses with sunny weather for the previous two events so keeping my fins cross.

[Beiji]

Thanks for the heads up, Sam. I might not have thought of the Nitrox card. I'll take the EZ Up, and Parz and I can create an awesome canopy! And I hope it will be protecting us from excessive sunshine, not rain (or snow <gulp>).

Rich +1 on having a great visit with your daughter!

[HenrikBP]

Lisa,

At some point DS had an online system so you could do all the paperwork and pay online before ever getting there. It might be worth checking if they got it back up and running again - rather than waiting in line etc.

... or, I could send you my season pass :) what I should do though it send my excess air tickets to Sam.

Henrik

[richadx]

Lisa -
Richie Rich - Enjoy the visit with your daughter.

Thanks Sam, She moved to Charleston, SC in Sept. I miss her a lot. She is checking out some dive shops for when I visit down there.

[richadx]

[QUOTE=Beiji;6097634]

Rich +1 on having a great visit with your daughter![/QUOTE

Thanks Lisa, I will miss seeing you and Mario.

[ScubaSam]

Lisa,

At some point DS had an online system so you could do all the paperwork and pay online before ever getting there. It might be worth checking if they got it back up and running again - rather than waiting in line etc.

... or, I could send you my season pass :) what I should do though it send my excess air tickets to Sam.

Henrik How many do you have left? You can just bring them the next time you're in town. Are they overfill or underfill tickets? Swamp gas or voodoo gas?


Thanks Sam, She moved to Charleston, SC in Sept. I miss her a lot. She is checking out some dive shops for when I visit down there. Good daughter for checking out dive shops.

WHO ELSE is coming to Turkey Fry?

[parzdiver]

... or, I could send you my season pass :) what I should do though it send my excess air tickets to Sam.

Having met both of you, unless that picture is really fuzzy and the guy checking it is half blind, I don't think it would pass muster.

Henrik - you could have saved the (how much do stamps cost) and put them in with the manual. I would have given them to Sam... sure... right... exactly.... ;)

[HenrikBP]

How many do you have left? You can just bring them the next time you're in town. Are they overfill or underfill tickets? Swamp gas or voodoo gas?

Underfill and Swamp Gas :D 8 of them


Having met both of you, unless that picture is really fuzzy and the guy checking it is half blind, I don't think it would pass muster.

Henrik - you could have saved the (how much do stamps cost) and put them in with the manual. I would have given them to Sam... sure... right... exactly.... ;)

... I guess you're right Mike ... sigh ... Lisa is much prettier than I ;)

Your package is actually going out today, so I'll drop the air fill tickets in with the manual.

Henrik

[Beiji]

... I guess you're right Mike ... sigh ... Lisa is much prettier than I ;)

We both have Fusions; we can pass for twins!

[Beiji]

Sam, you can add Sherryl to the list. I think she's going to bring a pie. And I'm going to make a bean salad instead of a hot dish.

[ScubaSam]

Hi, Lisa. I updated the list. Sorry for slow response. Was out of town this weekend, getting slammed at the office with work and SB slowness prevented me from getting online to check on things here.

Anyone else joining the food and diving? Please chime in so I can update the list to how many peeps are showing up.

[parzdiver]

Henrik has sent some fill tickets for Dutch, so anyone with tanks 3000 PSI or under will be able to buy some fills at a reduced price (tbd). So don't buy any tickets until you check with me!

[Beiji]

Thanks, Sam! Thanks, Parz! Thanks, Henrik!

[BettyRubble]

Henrik coming to the rescue even from far....how would we survive without him...

Btw Henrik, I went with the LM 21W can....:-)

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[HenrikBP]

Henrik coming to the rescue even from far....how would we survive without him...

Btw Henrik, I went with the LM 21W can....:-)

Full-on can light - I'm so proud of you :D I really think that was a good choice, and given the package deals, it seems like you got a lot for your $$ too.

Have you had a chance to use it yet?

Henrik
(... come to the Dark Side - we have cookies ;) )

[parzdiver]

(... come to the Dark Side - we have cookies ;) )
She's got a can light and was diving a backplate and wing in her drysuit. She's already on the dark side, she just doesn't know it yet.

[BettyRubble]

U all had me at cookies......

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[ScubaSam]

Anyone else joining us Nov 12 and/or the 13th?

[BigHarryDiver]

Anyone else joining us Nov 12 and/or the 13th?

Hi ya Sam... I still plan to be there. Put me down for something dessertish. Also may drag along some of the other DE crew.

Harry

[Chief Dave L]

I'll probably be there on the 12th. Harry dragging me along. How about paper towels & paper plates?

Dave

[ScubaSam]

Paper goods are already taken care of. Please check post #1 for suggestions.

[parzdiver]

Sam - I just rechecked the first post. I believe I will be there on Saturday, rather than Sunday. At least that is my plan at this point.

[gypsyjim]

Sam - I just rechecked the first post. I believe I will be there on Saturday, rather than Sunday. At least that is my plan at this point.

That means the thermo nuclear shrimp will be there on Sat? :D Mo better! ;)

I am planning on being there Sat with chilli.

I have not decided on diving tho. Have not been wet since early Aug, and I have yet to even try the doubles set up, so I may just bring them and simply play around and make adjustments while I have a few more doubles experienced DNY goons around to advise me. That way, even if I don't get in the water I will profit from the chance to learn and adjust.

Colleen still is not sure if she will make it, and with my continuing rental bs stuff hanging over my head I may end up backing out last minute, although I have no intention of letting that happen, short of an emergency.

[Beiji]

Can't wait!!! :bounce:

[BettyRubble]

Sammie I will be there both days .

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[ScubaSam]

Anyone else joining the food and the diving that we're not aware of?

[HenrikBP]

Anyone else joining the food and the diving that we're not aware of?

I wish - I'm getting all envious now ... y'all better be sending me hourly updates and pictures.

[ScubaSam]

I wish - I'm getting all envious now ... y'all better be sending me hourly updates and pictures.

Henrik :hugs:

Hourly updates??? We'll see what we can do for ya, Professor. Odd to think you won't be there, my first DNY turkey fry without you. :crying:

Your air-fill tickets will be there even though you won't be there. :depressed:

[HenrikBP]

Odd to think you won't be there, my first DNY turkey fry without you. :crying:

Yeah, I'm not thrilled about it either. You get to dive and fondle Pam's new Monkey, and I won't be there ... ;)

Your air-fill tickets will be there even though you won't be there. :depressed:

I'll be there in spirit.

H

[ScubaSam]

Yeah, I'm not thrilled about it either. You get to dive and fondle Pam's new Monkey, and I won't be there ... ;)

H I had not planned on fondling her new Monkey but if anyone has a new Santi suit, I will fondle and drool all over it.

[Nautica Tim]

Can't wait to see everyone this Saturday. Nautica Stacey may be may be going for a dive too. :thumb:

[gypsyjim]

Made the chili last night, and now it sits 'aging' in the frig, which allows all the flavors to soak in well. The entire house smells of spices, onions, garlic and roasted meats.

Now I need to find a way to padlock the chili pot so it doesn't all disappear before Sat morning!

[ScubaSam]

Drooling thinking about Jim's Chili.

[parzdiver]

I really need to de-stress this weekend.

[ScubaSam]

Me too, I need this weekend so badly!!

[BettyRubble]

Me three....not sure how much I can dive but I look forward to seeing everyone....

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[BigHarryDiver]

Determined last weekend that my dry suit zipper is leaking but what the hey.. still doing 2 dives on Saturday! Looking forward to seeing all da' goons.

[Beiji]

I'm so sorry I won't be able to make it. Ya'll have a great time for me!

[ohmdiver]

107779

This is how upset I am that I won't be there...

[scc135]

After hoping I'd be able to go, I will not be able to take the day off from studying. :(

[gypsyjim]

After hoping I'd be able to go, I will not be able to take the day off from studying. :(

Bring your study materials to DS. We won't disturb you much :D

[ScubaSam]

Bring your study materials to DS. We won't disturb you much :D

And during your study breaks you can eat and/or dive!!!!!

[gypsyjim]

Besides, passing and "success" are way too over rated

[Chief Dave L]

Sorry for the delay getting back. I'll bring a case of water and some other beverage........need suggestions on the other beverage....

Dave

[ScubaSam]

Is anyone bringing coolers and ice?

[parzdiver]

I'll have a cooler, I can stop and get ice on the way.

[BettyRubble]

I've got a small cooler I can bring and throw ice in....it holds like 16 pepsi's........yes I measure cooler size by pepsi cans!

[ScubaSam]

it holds like 16 pepsi's........yes I measure cooler size by pepsi cans!

NO ONE is surprised by this fact! :D

[islandnj]

Happy Turkey Fry Eve!

Plans for this afternoon after class ... baking. Gonna be bringing brownies (cake is too much hassle as we have no fridge space for the overnight storage/rest period at the moment). I almost feel like I should be bringing a jug of milk for how rich these things are ... ;) Anyway, not sure if I'll be getting wet tomorrow ... I don't know if I have the, uh, temerity to jump in wet, but we'll see. :)

[The Mighty Thor]

Can't make it this year folks. I just found out I am needed to help lift a sunken boat. Have fun

[gypsyjim]

I've got a small cooler I can bring and throw ice in....it holds like 16 pepsi's........yes I measure cooler size by pepsi cans!

They didn't bother teaching much of the metric system when I was in school. How does 16 Pepsi's convert to Arrogant Bastards? :D

[parzdiver]

I have a problem.

It turns out the Lehigh Georgetown football game being played tomorrow is the Patriot League championship game. Would have never thought Georgetown would be in the contention. Game is from 12:30 to around 4.

My current thought is this.... Get to Dutch Springs early. Hang out. Eat some food. Cook some shrimp. Get over to the game. Watch Lehigh beat Georgetown. Go back to Dutch. I'm thinking it just might work. Except I don't think I can squeeze in a dive.... argh....

[BettyRubble]

They didn't bother teaching much of the metric system when I was in school. How does that convert to Arrogant Bastards?

Converts to 14 AB if regular sized ;-)

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[BettyRubble]

I have a problem.

It turns out the Lehigh Georgetown football game being played tomorrow is the Patriot League championship game. Would have never thought Georgetown would be in the contention. Game is from 12:30 to around 4.

My current thought is this.... Get to Dutch Springs early. Hang out. Eat some food. Cook some shrimp. Get over to the game. Watch Lehigh beat Georgetown. Go back to Dutch. I'm thinking it just might work. Except I don't think I can squeeze in a dive.... argh....

Ya gotta do whatcha gotta do....skipping a dive is hard choice in face of deep fried turkey

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[KozMcCharlie]

Hey all... Just wounding if there's room for one more? I just got back from a couple months on the road and have been dying to get wet (and cold... Is it even warm enough to consider diving wet? Eh... Probably fine for a couple dives... Certainly better than a tour bus.)

I'm happy to bring some good salad if it's alright. I noticed it was there on the page.

Let me know if there's some other need...

[parzdiver]

There is always room for 1 or 2 or 200 more. The bigger the party the better. Some people (crazy bastages) will be diving wet.


Hey all... Just wounding if there's room for one more? I just got back from a couple months on the road and have been dying to get wet (and cold... Is it even warm enough to consider diving wet? Eh... Probably fine for a couple dives... Certainly better than a tour bus.)

I'm happy to bring some good salad if it's alright. I noticed it was there on the page.

Let me know if there's some other need...

[KozMcCharlie]

Great... Sounds like one more crazy bastage on board. ;)

[Chief Dave L]

I'll probably be there on the 12th. Harry dragging me along. How about paper towels & paper plates?

Dave


Paper goods are already taken care of. Please check post #1 for suggestions.


Sorry for the delay getting back. I'll bring a case of water and some other beverage........need suggestions on the other beverage....

Dave

I have water, pepsi & green tea. See ya tomorrow.

Dave

[drydiver]

After hoping I'd be able to go, I will not be able to take the day off from studying. :(

Oh hell no, first excuse I heard was the gf, now this, 1 demerit and goon card on suspension :shakehead:

See the rest of you guys there :bounce4:

I am bringing plates, utensils, paper towels, tin foil, some other useful crap and stove, kettles and hot chocolate, looks like it's gonna be brisk, brrr...

Oh yeah and a little something for Jim :D

[gypsyjim]

I have a problem.

It turns out the Lehigh Georgetown football game being played tomorrow is the Patriot League championship game. Would have never thought Georgetown would be in the contention. Game is from 12:30 to around 4.

My current thought is this.... Get to Dutch Springs early. Hang out. Eat some food. Cook some shrimp. Get over to the game. Watch Lehigh beat Georgetown. Go back to Dutch. I'm thinking it just might work. Except I don't think I can squeeze in a dive.... argh....

Let me think. Football, Diving. Football, Diving. WTF is football anyway?

Not sure how much diving I will do, myself, but loaded up the new doubles, the dry suit and accessories. At least I intend to pick some DNY brains and double check my set up with some experienced eyes helping.

I was sitting here @ a 1/2hr ago, when suddeny it hit me that I had not actually seen my wetsuit hood I wear with the drysuit when I was loading up. Glad I checked. My son had borrowed it when we were in the 1000 ilse in Aug and it was not in my drysuit bag. THAT would have sure made diving fun, not.


Converts to 14 AB if regular sized ;-)

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A "regular size" AB is Pint+1. My budget would not fit as many AB's as your cooler would hold anyway. Even if DS allowed such liquid nourishments on their grounds. :dontknow:


Hey all... Just wounding if there's room for one more? I just got back from a couple months on the road and have been dying to get wet (and cold... Is it even warm enough to consider diving wet? Eh... Probably fine for a couple dives... Certainly better than a tour bus.)

I'm happy to bring some good salad if it's alright. I noticed it was there on the page.

Let me know if there's some other need...

Nice avatar. Somewhere in the mess of ink on my skin I seem to recall a similar scull, with roses. ;)


I have water, pepsi & green tea. See ya tomorrow.

Dave

Chili, water, pepsi and dive gear. C U in the AM.

[BettyRubble]

I have water, pepsi & green tea. See ya tomorrow.

Dave

Dave wins best beverage award!

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[BettyRubble]

Who is bringing fire extinguishers?

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[drydiver]

Who is bringing fire extinguishers?

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My guess here is that you would win the extinguisher redundancy award for household assets...and if you don't, you should. If I cooked, I'd be right there with ya though :)

[BettyRubble]

My guess here is that you would win the extinguisher redundancy award for household assets...and if you don't, you should. If I cooked, I'd be right there with though :)

Two in the kitchen, one in basement, and two upstairs.....isn't that normal?

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[drydiver]

Two in the kitchen, one in basement, and two upstairs.....isn't that normal?

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Upstairs??? I am not gonna even ask...you do mean extinguishers and not alarms, right?

[BettyRubble]

Upstairs??? I am not gonna even ask...you do mean extinguishers and not alarms, right?

Yes extinguishers...I also have smoke detectors on all 3 floors and carbon monoxide detectors on two floors.

A gal can never be TOO cautious....IJS

[Tanked]

Ok so what time is this shindig, and what can i bring?

[BettyRubble]

Whatever time you want to arrive .... feeding frenzy starts with nibbling in the morning to full fledged chowing at lunch and followed by snacking in the afternoon.....

check post 1 and see what some of the 'cancellations' were supposed to bring...those would probably be the best things to consider

[ScubaSam]

Ok so what time is this shindig, and what can i bring?

Check post #1 for idea but whatever you want to bring is fine.

[ScubaSam]

Just got done wrestling two 14lbs bird. I'm NOT doing this again next year, so other poor sucker is gonna have to bring the birds.

They are cleaned, dried, seasoned and chilling in the refrigerator in an XL Ziplock bag. Who is cooking them tomorrow cause I am NOT frying them?

I'mm done with them, next time I deal with them is to eat them.

[parzdiver]

Ugh. Too much food, friends, fun, and food.

"But you said food twice"

I like food!

[BettyRubble]

Today it was all eating and no diving
....the tables around us were giving us funny looks...




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[gypsyjim]

....the tables around us were giving us funny looks...




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and you are not used to this by now, because.......?

Just sitting here with a bowl of chili (gets better and better as it ages) and a Black and Tan, Yengling. Finally settled in my own space where i can simply relax. Nice relaxing end to a good weekend, with lots of new and old good friends, and a lot of driving. Even a bit of diving

[ScubaSam]

I had a great weekend with the DNYers and we lucked out with sunny weather. It was a delicious Turkey Fry and am still full.

This Hobbit in Training was very happy stuffing my face with...
Rich's pulled BBQ pork and homemade Funnel Cake with loads of powdered sugar
Jim's Venison Chili
Stacey's rockin' baked beans, noodle salad, hot chocolate
Mikes semi-thermo shrimps. I loved the Herr's Cheddar Horseradish chips
Jared's homemade brownies
Delicious Apple pie and pumpkin pies courtesy of Harry
Tons of water, Pepsi, Green Tea Ginger Ale courtesy of Dave
Veggie platter with dip, chips, salsa
Fresh fruit salad courtesy of Karen and Kris
Turkey, loving fried/handled by Mike, Stacey, Tim, Pammie....who am I forgetting???
If I left out any food or beverage, please forgive as I am still in a food coma and digestive energy is sapping brain power.

Sweetest surprise was Sean, what a little heartbreaker with those big blue eyes, long curly lashes and gravity challenged cheeks. Thanks for bringing him, Tim. It was wonderful to finally meet you.

Big hugs and thanks for everyone who showed up to join us. I had a most memorable weekend!

[BettyRubble]

Another awesome DNY Foodfest...I mean dive adventure! ;-) We have awesome cooks in DNY -- I started with the shrimp, beans, chili, pulled pork, turkey.....then repeated the process just to be sure the food was safe for everyone else to try!

Big hugs to Dave for the Pepsi, and Rich for the funnel cake!!!! I still chuckle at the thought of Sammie lugging two turkeys through NYC subways....Thanks Sammie!

Great putting faces to Avatars! And Tim (Tanked) topped my two blondes from a couple of years ago...he brought the pudgiest guest but by far the cutest and most cuddly.....Couldn't pry the guy away from Sammie for very long though!

[ScubaSam]

Couldn't pry the guy away from Sammie for very long though! Not my fault, he was soooooo freakin' adorable. I blame Sean. :D

[gypsyjim]

Donna gave me a great collection of Harley T's and lady Harley T's, but I doubt that I will ever get to wear any, as Colleen grabbed the box for herself. :dontknow:

The Harley Beer tray is MINE! :D

Thanks Donna!

[ScubaSam]

Another awesome DNY Foodfest...I mean dive adventure! ;-) We have awesome cooks in DNY -- I started with the shrimp, beans, chili, pulled pork, turkey.....then repeated the process just to be sure the food was safe for everyone else to try!

We appreciate your dedication to our safety, both underwater and on land. And watching you on land made me follow suit, heck, I think all the goons followed you and repeated your actions. :rofl3:

[Nautica Tim]

It was great seeing the regulars and great meeting some new faces (Jared, Colleen & Dave)

Stacey had a good time too.

Thank you everyone for bringing food, water, deserts etc.

I hope next year Stacey will be well enough to dive!!!

DNY Rocks!!!!

[ScubaSam]

It was great seeing the regulars and great meeting some new faces (Jared, Colleen & Dave)

Stacey had a good time too.

Thank you everyone for bringing food, water, deserts etc.

I hope next year Stacey will be well enough to dive!!!

DNY Rocks!!!!

Hey, Tim. It's a good thing you left when you did. If Stacey had met Sean, the cutest 11 month old to show up at a goon Turkey Fry, she would have lost her heart. Sean was so adorable and stealing hearts left and right. :D

Btw, Sean is the son of Tanked (Tim).

[Nautica Tim]

Stacey and I were there when Sean was there. You stole the baby from him!

Sam thank you again for doing all the prep work for the Turkeys and getting them sub way passes and bringing them!!!

[ScubaSam]

You stole the baby from him!
:shocked2: STOLE...would imply I have Sean in my possession but sadly I do not. :crying:




Sam thank you again for doing all the prep work for the Turkeys and getting them sub way passes and bringing them!!!

No problem. Rich deserves all the credit for managing the 10 gallons of oil before and after the event. It's a monster job and monster clean up so THANKS, Rich!!!

[gypsyjim]

Stacey and I were there when Sean was there. You stole the baby from him!

Sam thank you again for doing all the prep work for the Turkeys and getting them sub way passes and bringing them!!!

Ya, I believe Colleen and I were the first to leave, to meet her daughter and Tanked was just arriving with his chick magnet, Sean as we were heading for the car. And yes, you already had been sucked in by Sean's charms, and appeared unwilling to part with him soon!

I would have liked to stay a bit longer, and also gotten the chance to talk with Tanked, but we had a 1 1/2 hr drive, and folks were waiting on us for the next feeding session. Like we needed to eat again. :dontknow:

[ScubaSam]

Ya, Tanked was just arriving with his chick magnet, Sean as we were heading for the car. :rofl3: Oh goodness, that is such an accurate statement. Sean is a chick magnet.

[Cave Diver]

Where the hell is the "What I learned at the 3rd annual DNY Turkey Fry thread???" :letsparty:

[gypsyjim]

:rofl3: Oh goodness, that is such an accurate statement. Sean is a chick magnet.

I believe there is real income potential in establishing a business that rents babies and small puppies to loser guys who have trouble meeting ladies. ;) IJS

[ScubaSam]

Where the hell is the "What I learned at the 3rd annual DNY Turkey Fry thread???" :letsparty:

Oh, we should start one, eh?

[ScubaSam]

I believe there is real income potential in establishing a business that rents babies and small puppies to loser guys who have trouble meeting ladies. ;) IJS

So true, I gravitate toward puppies and babies....:rofl3:

[gypsyjim]

Where the hell is the "What I learned at the 3rd annual DNY Turkey Fry thread???" :letsparty:

:no: Have you considered the possibility that posting lessons learned this time might just violate TOS? :dontknow:

[gypsyjim]

Remember CD, this IS DNY you are speaking of. ;)

[ScubaSam]

Where the hell is the "What I learned at the 3rd annual DNY Turkey Fry thread???" :letsparty:

The deed is done...

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/dive-ny/402230-things-i-learned-3rd-annual-dny-turkey-fry-weekend.html#post6117070

[BettyRubble]

I was hesitant to start it as my list involves oil, children and sugar-induced recruitment and it just felt wrong!

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[ScubaSam]

I was hesitant to start it as my list involves oil, children and sugar-induced recruitment and it just felt wrong!

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:rofl3: oh, please when did feeling wrong stop ya from doing anything you enjoyed!!!!!!!