2011 SELA gathering Oct 28,29 and 30

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Get with BamaFan if you don't mind,  we can move the control box just about anywhere with a long enough coaxial cable.   Maybe we can find some neat 1960's movies (grew up watching James Bond at the Drive In)  and sell tickets to the 2nd annual SMF Drive In Movie Theater!

I can take TV worries off my list of things to do,  Got two good men taking care to make sure we have football on the big screen!

Thanks Michael

BTW is Arkansas playing that weekend? May be another SEC game available

Al
 
We'll try and take care of it Al. Just need your model number off your reciever to make sure we bring the right connectors and cables.
 
I have direct tv.....let me know if You need another reciever....... I have 2 High def and 2 basic boxes
 
I don't have a HD antennae but we will keep the analog recievers in mind if Michael Ark and BamaFan need it.  If anyone believes we need two different programs running it would be helpful being from NC wouldn't ESPN carry the ACC games?  What is the ACC game of the Week?

We have a great group coming this year.  We are all excited about having you! 

My wife asked if there would be any children attending.  She wants to do something for Halloween if we do. 
 
I talked to a processor that can pull out the thicker bellies for me as he is killing pigs,  he just needs two weeks notice and he will save me the nice ones.  I want 2 or 3, Bob you want 1 or 2 to take home, Boykjo you want one for the gathering and maybe one to take home or just one?  Anyone else, if I am going to make the drive may as well make it worth it.  I'll be making this trip middle of October so need to let him know the very beginning of October.  I can check on the price in October

I can order the standard bellies locally.  They are normally about 1 1/2 inches thick. They will more then likely be less expensive and I need to order a minimum of 3 in the half case

Like I said, I don't mind curing them for you   And the smokehouse will be running anyway.

Al
 
That sounds like alot of eatin and greetin to me! We need to figure out a way to have one of those in NW Iowa.

I don't know if I could make it to work on Monday after eatin all weekend.
 
Ruby is a definite and a couple more maybe I am waiting on.  I will be gone the second week of Sept.  for 9 days on the road.   
 
Hey BamaFan,  Rick mentioned you might make your cole slaw.  Let me know if you decide to do it so I can pick up the ingredients for you.  I remember how much we liked it at N Florida and this time I will pay more attention.

Al

Glad Ruby can make it , I enjoyed her company last year. 
 
Just heard from Pineywoods.  Looks like he and Karen will be able to make it!  He volunteered fresh veggies from the garden.  May have some good salads going, grilled vegetables and I am sure if the Japs and Habs are still producing they will find the way to the smoker for some ABTs

This is an opportunity to learn from other people that love to smoke and cook great food.  I will be posting the latest version of the menu soon.  If you would like to cook something, maybe do a bit of showing off this is the opportunity.  We will have smoker space available.   If there is something you want to try or learn how to do just ask.  We'll see what we can do.

Right now we have between 30 and 35 people with serious plans to attend.  Hopefully we will be able to add a couple more between now and then.

Al
 
I talked to a processor that can pull out the thicker bellies for me as he is killing pigs,  he just needs two weeks notice and he will save me the nice ones.  I want 2 or 3, Bob you want 1 or 2 to take home, Boykjo you want one for the gathering and maybe one to take home or just one?  Anyone else, if I am going to make the drive may as well make it worth it.  I'll be making this trip middle of October so need to let him know the very beginning of October.  I can check on the price in October

I can order the standard bellies locally.  They are normally about 1 1/2 inches thick. They will more then likely be less expensive and I need to order a minimum of 3 in the half case

Like I said, I don't mind curing them for you   And the smokehouse will be running anyway.

Al


I wouldnt mind getting 1 belly...... I'll pm you for some more details.......

Joe
 
Just an update on the current menu
[h1]Friday night[/h1]
Eman - Oyster poboys with fixins,  Homemade Tartar Sauce

Michael Ark - Chicken
[h1]Breakfast Saturday[/h1]
Sandy - Cinnamon rolls

Al - Fresh Breakfast Sausage

Fresh from the smokehouse Bacon

Eggs

Grits

Smothered Potatoes

Coffees and teas.
[h1]Main meal, Lunch and Snacks Saturday[/h1]
ShooterRick - Brisket, Butt and Buffalo

BobDog46 – Alligator Sausage

BamaFan – coleslaw

Pinneywoods – Fresh from the Greenhouse Vegetables

Al – smoked sausage

Baked Beans

Hurricane cornbread

ABTs

Cold smoked cheese
[h1]Desserts[/h1]
Ruby – 3 fruit crumb cake

New Orleans style bread pudding with rum or bourbon sauce
[h1]Breakfast Sunday[/h1]
Sheri - Cathead biscuits

Al - Cajun Grits Casserole

Eggs

Bacon

Breakfast Sausage
[h1]Lunch and Dinner Sunday[/h1]
Leftovers and sandwiches

If we have time to cook before the event I might ask Liz to help make up some special treats.  If BobDog46 can bring gator sausage we may need to add a gator or chicken Sauce Piquant.  Maybe a small pot of Jambalaya or Pastalaya.   If the pig trapping is successful we will have some wild piggy in the smoker.  A pot of New Orleans style red beans and smoked sausage

Feel free to offer suggestions or to volunteer to prepare any item on the list. 
 
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Hey Al,

     Thanks for putting this on.  Me and the wife will be there.  I decided i better bring her this time.  ive been to the past 2 at pineys without her and now she heard enough about it.  she wants to come.  We'll be bringing a tent if that is ok with you.  Let me know of anything else you guys need.  i Have access to the comissary on base so i can get things pretty cheap.  Just let me knowand thanks again.
 
Glad to have both of you.  I believe BamaFan mentioned to me that you might come? 

Anyway we'll save you a nice, shady camping spot and a place in front of the big screen!

Thanks for the heads up.

Al
 
Sounds like a full menu and getting fuller.  Will look forward to meeting those I have yet to meet and I am sure we will all have a great time!
 
AL, starting in eary Oct. I will start running the southern portion of the country to try and stay outta the cold and snow.As of recent I see no reason that I won't be making it. Looking foward to seeing your place and all the other guests. Count me in for another set of hands for whatever is needed. thanks Bob.
 
Great news Bob,  I enjoyed talking with you at N Florida and happy to have you here at the Farm for a couple of days.  Plan on a day or two extra if you want just to get off the road for a while. 

I was telling Michael Ark,  when you have a SMF type gathering one thing you are not short of is good cooks. 

Looks like the event is coming together very nicely and I just want to say that so much of the credit goes to PineyWoods and the successful events he has had.  You have set a precedent for good people getting together, having a bite to eat, talking about Smoking food, maybe a little trash talking about football and enjoying each others company.  Thanks Jerry,
 
What they are all good as long as they don't say. Roll tie ,Hook e'm horns ,Go vols,go rebs,and many more.As a q'er i'm blessed that i can say soo-ie
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soo-ie an realy mean it when i say go razarbacks.
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This is LSU country. Why you think were cooking PIG and GATOR? We would cook a dang Elephant too if we could get one.

 Al i am thinking about doing a small (yea right) pastalaya fri. in case some folks can't or don't eat oysters.

IF anyone planning on attending has any type of food allergies , PLEASE  LET US KNOW!  We can adjust some things and some we can't

But we will make sure that you have some good (SAFE) food that you will enjoy.
 
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