What: Thanksgiving Dinner and Pot Luck
When: 26 Nov 2009 10am - midnight
Where: Jim and Lauren's Porc Manor in Winchester
Who: People who read and like NHfree.com
Where?: Call 239-8506 if you don't know how to get there.
Come on out, we'd love to see ya.
Bring your delightful self, and some tasty food, maybe a beverage you like.
I'm not promising anything like a BBQ smoked turkey but Jim has been experimenting with some innovative metal enclosures lately. :)
Woot! I'll be there.
:'( I have to work.
But I am sure a good time will be had by all. ;D
Will some sort of consumption take place in time for me to make it back to FTL by 7?
Quote from: dalebert on November 19, 2009, 01:17 PM NHFT
Will some sort of consumption take place in time for me to make it back to FTL by 7?
Oh yes, definitely.
I'm looking for first feeding about 2:30pm.
Wow. Just wow. Jim constructed a smoker and today we tried it out on a turkey. The results are superb. Outside it's a deep deep brown color, inside is pink tender and smokey flavored. It looks and tastes a lot like smoked ham, but more tender. Wow.
;D ;D ;D ;D
It's not enough to have bigger and better tools... now I'm going to have to call him Chez Johnson. This renaissance man thing is really too much...
I'll just be over here in the corner feeling inadequate. :'( ;D
so ... do you need turkeys before the big day
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on November 19, 2009, 10:33 PM NHFT
Wow. Just wow. Jim constructed a smoker and today we tried it out on a turkey. The results are superb. Outside it's a deep deep brown color, inside is pink tender and smokey flavored. It looks and tastes a lot like smoked ham, but more tender. Wow.
Turns Turkey into Ham! Jim's a Damn Alchemist!
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 20, 2009, 04:43 AM NHFT
It's not enough to have bigger and better tools... now I'm going to have to call him Chez Johnson. This renaissance man thing is really too much...
I'll just be over here in the corner feeling inadequate. :'( ;D
Don't forget the mincing and prancing! And of course, his "pirate hat" is bigger than yours...
Quote from: Friday on November 20, 2009, 06:19 AM NHFT
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 20, 2009, 04:43 AM NHFT
It's not enough to have bigger and better tools... now I'm going to have to call him Chez Johnson. This renaissance man thing is really too much...
I'll just be over here in the corner feeling inadequate. :'( ;D
Don't forget the mincing and prancing! And of course, his "pirate hat" is bigger than yours...
*Runs crying from the room* :'( :'( :'(
;D ;D ;D
Roger could just put up an image of a 'virtual' pirate hat larger than.......let's say.....hmmn....a car! He can claim that he left it home to avoid breaking stuff.
(http://politicalgraffiti.com/nhfree/images/Southwest-Thanksgiving.jpg)
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on November 19, 2009, 10:33 PM NHFT
Wow. Just wow. Jim constructed a smoker and today we tried it out on a turkey. The results are superb. Outside it's a deep deep brown color, inside is pink tender and smokey flavored. It looks and tastes a lot like smoked ham, but more tender. Wow.
Next project: smoke some of your own bacon. If you need some apple wood, I know where you can get some.
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 20, 2009, 08:16 AM NHFT
(http://politicalgraffiti.com/nhfree/images/Southwest-Thanksgiving.jpg)
holy crap thats awesome
Quote from: Sovereign Curtis on November 20, 2009, 08:48 AM NHFT
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 20, 2009, 08:16 AM NHFT
(http://politicalgraffiti.com/nhfree/images/Southwest-Thanksgiving.jpg)
holy crap thats awesome
Yeah they are pretty awesome... of course my admitting that just moves me down the scale further... DAMN YOU JOHNSON!!!
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 20, 2009, 05:01 AM NHFT
so ... do you need turkeys before the big day
Yes, our usual donator, Puke can't be here this year.
Jim says, "The first two turkeys that get here by Monday Nov 23 noon will become smoked."
I was going to say something funny here, but my internet connection is so slow I forgot what I was going to say.
Now that's funny!!! ;D
Quote from: Becky Thatcher on November 20, 2009, 02:32 PM NHFT
Now that's funny!!! ;D
Now when you say "First Mother" is that a PatK-type of Mother?
Oh man...swear words from Kat... please don't give me the icy glare!!! I'm sorry I laughed...I've just gotten cocky since we got broadband.
Can you believe that Kira cussed today, while she was driving? She said "crap". :o I blame her grandmother.
QuoteCan you believe that Kira cussed today, while she was driving? She said "crap". :o I blame her grandmother.
I'm glad you're not blaming me. :P
QuoteJim says, "The first two turkeys that get here by Monday Nov 23 noon will become smoked."
I might be able to bring a turkey before then. I'll be coming down to Keene for Social Sunday and in between teaching Kira new and more colorful swear words, I might be able to pickup a turkey. 8)
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 20, 2009, 04:15 PM NHFT
Can you believe that Kira cussed today, while she was driving? She said "crap". :o I blame her grandmother.
I got out of a traffic ticket in Eureka, CA by saying "Oh Crap!"
The cop says, "Do you know your driving the wrong way down this street?"
I said, "Oh, crap!" and I turned around and left.
Quote from: Becky Thatcher on November 20, 2009, 04:13 PM NHFT
Oh man...swear words from Kat... please don't give me the icy glare!!! I'm sorry I laughed...I've just gotten cocky since we got broadband.
Wow you got broadband on the mountain!
What do they hook up cows in parallel or something?:)
Man that Roger is gonna be out of control now.
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on November 20, 2009, 10:21 AM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 20, 2009, 05:01 AM NHFT
so ... do you need turkeys before the big day
Yes, our usual donator, Puke can't be here this year.
Jim says, "The first two turkeys that get here by Monday Nov 23 noon will become smoked."
i can chip in $5 for turkey with kevin dean
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 20, 2009, 06:25 AM NHFT
Quote from: Friday on November 20, 2009, 06:19 AM NHFT
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 20, 2009, 04:43 AM NHFT
It's not enough to have bigger and better tools... now I'm going to have to call him Chez Johnson. This renaissance man thing is really too much...
I'll just be over here in the corner feeling inadequate. :'( ;D
Don't forget the mincing and prancing! And of course, his "pirate hat" is bigger than yours...
*Runs crying from the room* :'( :'( :'(
;D ;D ;D
If it makes you feel better, the mincing and prancing was Russell, but I cannot vouch for the 'pirate hat' thing.
Graftonites: I bought a new motorhome and think it would be a lot of fun to have a party on the way to the party this Thursday. I can comfortably seat at least 8 others than myself (and by "comfortably," I mean seated at a dining table or on a couch :) ). I'll leave from the Hoyt Farm and head to Winchester, then bring us back home to the Hoyt Farm that night. On the way (both ways) we can be eating, drinking, and merry. I'd like US$5.00 per person for gas.
Any takers?
(http://www.kineticuniverse.com/KUI-pix/KSM-MagicBus2005.jpg)
Every day you'll see the dust
As I drive my baby in my Magic Bus
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 22, 2009, 10:36 PM NHFT
(http://www.kineticuniverse.com/KUI-pix/KSM-MagicBus2005.jpg)
I'm so happy to see a new Kinetic Sculpture in Ferndale, CA. ;D
Maybe we can turn Mike's RV in to a pedal power vehicle. :D
I was pretty sure you would know that was one of them there Kinetic what cha ma call its. ;D
Quote from: Jim Johnson on November 22, 2009, 10:53 PM NHFT
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 22, 2009, 10:36 PM NHFT
(http://www.kineticuniverse.com/KUI-pix/KSM-MagicBus2005.jpg)
Maybe we can turn Mike's RV in to a pedal power vehicle. :D
Like Zane Lamprey?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/86422/three-sheets-lithuania#x-0,vepisode,1,0
Zany isn't my first choice when I think of Lithuania. ;D
I missed my turkey delivery time yesterday; had some issues pop up that made my trip to Keene rather short.
I'll be heading back down today. Kat gave me money, so I will likely get a second turkey. I'm going to be a little later than noon today, but I'll still be stopping by, is that okay?
Quote from: Kevin Dean on November 23, 2009, 10:06 AM NHFT
I missed my turkey delivery time yesterday; had some issues pop up that made my trip to Keene rather short.
I'll be heading back down today. Kat gave me money, so I will likely get a second turkey. I'm going to be a little later than noon today, but I'll still be stopping by, is that okay?
Yes, very wonderful. :)
I guess he couldn't rack up enough tickets in small car. ;D
barskeying is a jailable offense in nh
ferrying people to a shire shindig is not so bad
Two turkeys are being primped and preened for their big performance Thursday. They look marvelous!
Thank you Kevin and Kat and Russell.
QuoteTwo turkeys are being primped and preened for their big performance Thursday. They look marvelous!
Sweet. :D
QuoteAny takers?
Lindsay and I would love to!
Quote from: Kevin Dean on November 23, 2009, 05:22 PM NHFT
QuoteAny takers?
Lindsay and I would love to!
Great! So far, there are 5 people, excluding me. This should be fun! :)
(http://politicalgraffiti.com/nhfree/images/ChefBoyardee-Smoked-Turkey.jpg)
Quote from: Tom Sawyer on November 23, 2009, 06:05 PM NHFT
(http://politicalgraffiti.com/nhfree/images/ChefBoyardee-Smoked-Turkey.jpg)
What a great chef.
That's a big hat to fill... but I'll see if I can make one bigger.
i'd be getting hungry if i wasn't eating right now
This is going to be so much fun.... we're bringing pumpkin pies, homemade cranberry sauce, and brussels sprouts...before you say ewwww, they have BACON in them!!! ;D
mmmm food
Three turkeys this year, two smoked and one traditional. :)
Happy Thanksgiving, Will be there in spirit....PL
Quote from: Jim Johnson on November 24, 2009, 10:55 PM NHFT
Three turkeys this year, two smoked and one traditional. :)
(http://arafwchnawr.com/images/Mr_Burns_Excellent.gif)
my stomach is growling
In addition to a green bean dish and some bean dip, I'll be bringing a surprise tomorrow. This will be something of an experiment so I can't promise it will be good but we'll see.
Smelling the good cooking coming from the kitchen... woohoo! :D
i foresee a baking crisis
The turkeys went into the smoker at 9:00pm. ;D
David says he is bring 2 small hams.
Brian is bringing beer and more plates.
I'll see if I can get Firecracker Joe's big LP stove going.
Ivan is being cute.
I hear there will be Magic cards brought for entertainment for those who play. :)
Quote from: Jim Johnson on November 25, 2009, 08:31 PM NHFT
Ivan is being cute.
Well I should hope so. That's his JOB!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00a-_Eu_nHI
Quote from: Kevin Dean on November 25, 2009, 09:36 PM NHFT
I hear there will be Magic cards brought for entertainment for those who play. :)
I really should bring my collection and maybe get help building a deck or two out of it. So far I'm looking at them and thinking that they're mostly unimpressive. I think I'm gonna get my butt kicked.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on November 25, 2009, 07:37 PM NHFT
i foresee a baking crisis
No baking this time around. There was a minor crisis but it was alleviated quickly.
QuoteSo far I'm looking at them and thinking that they're mostly unimpressive. I think I'm gonna get my butt kicked.
Bring 'em. Barskey and I aren't tournament material, we like to keep the game fun and social. Ashley (might) bring her cards, but she's not played in a while.
I see Johnson is on the job... up at the wee hours, smoking the turkeys...
I salute you :clap: :tiphat:
Sawyer is on the job, up at the wee hours, giving applause... ;)
No smoked or fried turkey in the Craig household. I love doing both, but Mrs. Craig insists on a traditional bird (which is currently sitting under its little aluminum foil puptent).
For our vegetarian Hindu guest, I made raita tonight, or at least as close as I could come; spicy tzatziki is more like it. I will be frying eggplant and zucchini and sweet potato strips tomorrow, and grilling some halved Napa cabbage.
All I can say is, I hope he likes pecan pie. ;D
Every thing is looking good. :)
I believe the tofu turkey is called a tofurkey. :D
We had a great time!!!! Thanks to Jim and Lauren for hosting such a great shindig. The smoked turkeys were so juicy and tasty. Good friends, good food...good time!
:campfire: :broc1: :broc1: :bdance2: :bdance2: :beer: :occasion14: >:D
Chocolate-Covered Bacon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv73sUfCt5k
Dale and Kat passed out on the couch from a turkey overdose.
Pictures coming soon. 8)
Quote from: Kevin Dean on November 26, 2009, 10:03 PM NHFT
Dale and Kat passed out on the couch from a turkey overdose.
Pictures coming soon. 8)
:o Beware the icy stare! :o
Quote from: dalebert on November 26, 2009, 09:36 PM NHFT
Chocolate-Covered Bacon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv73sUfCt5k
You Bastard!
(http://politicalgraffiti.com/nhfree/images/IMG_1834-Bacon-dreams.gif)
Quote from: Pat K on November 27, 2009, 12:33 AM NHFT
Quote from: dalebert on November 26, 2009, 09:36 PM NHFT
Chocolate-Covered Bacon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv73sUfCt5k
You Bastard!
We were all thinking of you as we scarfed down the excellent chocolate covered bacon strips.
(http://politicalgraffiti.com/nhfree/images/IMG_1826-Chez-Johnson.jpg)
What a handsome guy.
What an event! I like how there was such a variety of people and their unique additions to the merriment. Dale's innovative dishes, DaDa's innovative conversation topics, Brian's innovative business plans. We got to watch mashed potatoes being made, the fire branding of a few pieces of lumber, and hear numerous stories of fun and adventure. I enjoyed hearing many people's concerns, and jokes, and predictions. It gets more fun every year. Thanks to everyone for bringing themselves and their yummy food.
And thank you and Jim for being such excellent hosts as usual. You forgot to mention the demonstration of the fire muffins. ;D
Yeah, there was an interesting mix of folks. We had a wonderful time.
That smoked turkey was awesome... It thrilled and amazed me that pretty much all the bases were covered in the food department... spontaneous order?
The chocolate bacon was, to me, a surprising hit. Kind of addictive.
William had fun engaging in trade.
Thanksgiving seems such an appropriate holiday for the pioneers who's boldness brought them to their new home, new life and new friends. 8)
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you're Tom Sawyer. Glad to have made your acquaintance, sir.
good food
and lots of fun talking with people
i cant believe johnson is taking credit for tending the fire all night long for the smoking process
Quote from: MengerFan on November 27, 2009, 03:43 PM NHFT
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you're Tom Sawyer. Glad to have made your acquaintance, sir.
:) 8)
Me too.
Your daughter is an angel... her laughing, toddling through the leaves was a neat moment.
I had a fantastic time and am grateful you are my friends. :)
This picture is super crappy quality, but it was too cute to pass up.
The Shire Synchronized Snoozing Team
training for international recognition
I had a good time and escaped before anyone could take pictures of me asleep.
I'm happy that a good time was had by my friends and that any effort on my part was well worth while. ;D
Quote from: MengerFan on November 27, 2009, 03:43 PM NHFT
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you're Tom Sawyer. Glad to have made your acquaintance, sir.
Really?????????? I mean it goes without saying that his lovely bride
and smart son are good to meet. But Roger?
Roger was on (suspicious) good behavior on Thanksgiving. I'm guessing he didn't want to draw attention to his not staying up three nights in a row helping Jim smoke turkeys ;D
Like a couple of jackals picking at the carcass...
Can't you two see what a sensitive person I am... :'( :'( :'(