# The Official New York RibFest Thread
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [March 25, 2003, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002 "2003-03-25T12:16:08Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 5
### Author:  [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2003, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/81 "2003-04-07T06:38:34Z")
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> Little Nemo – one adult (?)
I may not have grown up sufficiently, but I have definitely grown old enough to qualify as an adult. Or where you questioning my singularity? Trust me, it’s a path we don’t want to wander down. But I will be there by my ownself.
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### Author:  [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2003, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/82 "2003-04-07T11:14:49Z")
_Date and Time:_ June 14, 2003, starting roughly at noon and going until whenever
_Place:_ Casa Dave-Guy. Please let me know if you need directions, and from whence you are coming. I am easily accessible from the NYThruway, the Palisades Interstate Parkway, the NJTurnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and the buses from PABT and the GWBridge.
_Cost per Adult:_ Five bucks.
If you have folding chairs or lawn chairs, you might want to bring them. Also, maybe another grill. I’ll supply the charcoal.
Playground facilities close by for wee ones (and the young at heart).
**Definites**
DAVEW0071 – three adults, cookies and two pies
RTFirefly – one adult, maybe two, black bean salsa
Gorgon Heap/Acrylic Vessel – two adults, chicken and Jell-O shots
tkeana – two adults, homemade brownies
MsRobyn – one adult, chips and “mun-cheez”
FriendBill/HelenWheels – two adults, macaroni salad
Eutychus/the honked-off Persephone – two adults, Hawaiian Tuna salad
Biggirl and Co. – Four adults, beer
Beerchick – one adult, fruit salad, potato salad, grilling veggies
MannyL – one adult, a dessert-type thing
Sakura’s two friends from school – two adults, dunno about side dishes
Zappo – one adult, barrel o’ Utz and Vernor’s for Mrs. Dave-Guy
TruePisces/Verrain – two adults, banana bread
Little Nemo – one adult, ice cream
Danyne and Mark – two adults, side dish TBA
SueDuhnymn – two adults, baked beans, maybe veggies, maybe more
manhattan/canby – two adults, cheese, crackers, and breadage
**Definite maybes**
Cosmopolitan – one adult, side dish TBA
rjk/zyada – two adults, fresh baked bread-type stuff
Joe\_Cool/Jersey Diamond – two adults, side dish TBA
Why A Duck/Mrs. Duck/Duckling – two adults, maybe birthday cake
Billdo – one adult, side dish TBA
**Sunday Brunch**
Time: Morning-ish. Y’know. Whatever…
Attendees:
Zappo
Euty/Persephone
FriendBill/HelenWheels
RTFirefly (?)
TruePisces/Verrain(?)
MsRobyn(?)
Gorgon Heap/Acrylic Vessel(?)
tkeana(?)
Danyne/Mark(?)
I’m making assumptions here on the brunch, one being that some of the out-of-towners will be staying overnight anyway, and might as well pop in for bagels and coffee before cruising home. Also, a couple folks are pretty darn local anyway, and might not mind driving 30 or 40 minutes for a free breakfast. All are welcome.
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### Author:  [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2003, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/83 "2003-04-07T13:50:55Z")
Chances are, we won’t be able to make the brunch the next morning, because we’ll have to be in Cherry Hill for his birthday celebration. I’m still not certain on the timing for our Sunday commitments though, so keep us in mind for maybes.
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### Author:  [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2003, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/84 "2003-04-07T13:57:11Z")
Where did this brunch thing come from? Did I miss it somewhere down the line?
Beats me. It is far off and we’ve been pretty busy, so we haven’t discussed our plans. I wouldn’t count on it though.
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### Author:  [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2003, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/85 "2003-04-07T21:13:35Z")
I posted April 2 that we were thinking of hosting a brunch for the overnighters. Nobody has to drive more than five hours, so even if they left at noon, they’d be home before dark, and they’d be well-fed prior to leaving, to boot.
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### Author:  [@Spit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spit)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2003, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/86 "2003-04-07T23:50:57Z")
I will be there unless I am still unemployed. I will need directions, and I will need a hotel.
I will also need a 6’ tall redhead, with green eyes and a miniskirt.
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### Author:  [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/87 "2003-04-08T01:07:49Z")
**Spit** , meet Fred. Fred is actually 6’1", but he’s redheaded, has green eyes, and he shaved his legs especially for the occasion.
I’ll put you on the list of “Definite Maybes”.
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### Author:  [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/88 "2003-04-08T01:47:55Z")
\*\*Spit, \*\* I’m not 6’, and I don’t have a miniskirt, but I’ve got red hair & green eyes. Maybe you could barter with \*\*Euty. \*\* I know there’s a few DVD’s he’s interested in.
I’m TOAST tomorrow… 😃
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### Author:  [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/89 "2003-04-08T03:01:57Z")
NONONONONONONONONONONONONO!
I’ve got first crack at ya!
😉😃
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### Author:  [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/90 "2003-04-08T11:07:27Z")
It’s _MY HOUSE!!_
[sub] **I** get first crack at her.[/sub]
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### Author:  [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/91 "2003-04-08T12:37:17Z")
Sunday brunch? Great idea, **Dave**! Count me/us in!
[sub]Still don’t know if the spousal unit’s gonna come with. But she’s not exactly Ms. Hit-the-road-at-the-crack-of-dawn, so if she makes the trip, she’ll be up for brunch. [/sub]
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### Author:  [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/92 "2003-04-08T12:50:15Z")
**Persephone** you’re such a troublemaker! 😉
[sub]Quick! Sneak out the back door!![/sub]
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### Author:  [@Spit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spit)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/93 "2003-04-08T13:29:21Z")
Hey **RT** - If the wife doesn’t go, do you want to carpool?
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### Author:  [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/94 "2003-04-08T15:09:06Z")
Sure, **Spit** - that would be great!
I should know, one way or the other, by the end of May.
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### Author:  [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/95 "2003-04-08T21:01:17Z")
**TruePisces** , what time is the birthday celebration? I mean, it can be stalled until noon or shortly after, and you two could pop in for coffee and a bagel, no?
**RTFirefly** , I’m glad you’ll be attending the brunch.
And for those who need overnight accommodations, I’ll try to provide a link to Day’s Inn. There’s also a Comfort Inn, which is also close and convenient (and which is where I thought **Euty** was staying). I’ll try to dig up something on that, too.
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### Author:  [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/96 "2003-04-08T21:11:47Z")
For anyone who needs to overnight, there is a [Days Inn](http://hotels.ego.com/servlet/reservations.PropertyInformationXML?netrate=yes&remote=ego1&propno=252284) and a [Comfort Inn](http://www2.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/Search) mere minutes from _Casa Dave-Guy_, in the scenic town of Nanuet (motto: “We got a big-ass mall”).
Both are easy to get to from my place, and easy to find my place from. Also close to major roadways so you won’t relive any scenes from _Deliverance_ trying to find the Thruway.
This has been a Public Service Announcement by the Philanthropic Council to Make Things Nicer[sup]TM[/sup].
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### Author:  [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/97 "2003-04-08T22:44:41Z")
[QUOTE]
Having met Cosmopolitan at the NYFest in January, I can attest that she’s a dish.
[QUOTE]
_blush_ Gee, thanks, **Zappo**!
…Wanna gimme a ride to Dave’s? 😉
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### Author:  [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/98 "2003-04-08T23:21:24Z")
Hey Dave, me too, me too. I wanna come!
**RT** and **Spit** count me in on the carpool concept. I can fit 6-7 in my van. Will that entice more MADs to join the fun?
Dave, your count is really getting up there - you sure that Casa Dave-Guy is not gonna 'splode? If the house is still standing in the morning, I’ll be there for brunch, too.
As to what I’ll bring, can I wait to see what you still need?
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### Author:  [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2003, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/99 "2003-04-09T00:19:46Z")
**Gorgon,** why do you hate me so much lately? _sob_ 😃
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### Author:  [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2003, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-new-york-ribfest-thread/164002/100 "2003-04-09T00:29:56Z")
Okay, okay … you guys want to stop fighting over **Persephone** for a bit.
That is, at least until I can post a wish list at [Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com).
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