| Archive for scabies.myfreeforum.org Southern California Arachnid, Bug, Invertebrate, Entomological Society |
| The_Arachnid |
How To Host What do I do in order to host a BBQ ?
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| What |
Offer. | ||
| The_Arachnid |
Does it matter where I live? | ||
| ogershok |
Yes, very much so. Southern California is preferred. Kansas is totally lame. |
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| The_Arachnid |
Ok I live in Ontario, California | ||
| MUD |
We need someone around the LA area please. I live in an apartment or else I would host. | ||
| WBurke17 |
Ontario is fine.
If you want to host one, just offer. we usually have one every 1.5-2 months, so the next should be around Oct. or possibly late Sept. It works best if you have a backyard. If your still interested just pm me and we can get things rolling. Warren |
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| ftorres |
HEllo All,
LAte September will be great as we will have a few events in October. Cal POly POmona Insect SHow and the SFBATS meeting, wich I will be doing both events. regards francisco |
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| The_Arachnid |
Ok thanks, but we do have a few dogs that could stay inside. | ||
| Celeste |
Nope -- we insist that the dogs join the party!!! :-D
(See pictures of previous BBQs, like this one: http://scabies.myfreeforum.org/about3851.html and this one: http://scabies.myfreeforum.org/about4085.html ). |
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| The_Arachnid |
OK but this will be the first time i have done, this any tips would be helpful. | ||
| Celeste |
You don't have to do much of anything -- it's a potluck, so people bring food and beverages. Do you want to allow alcohol or not? (That's your choice). And let people know the nominal timeframe (11 am 'til 5 pm is typical, but not required).
If you have flexibility on the date, you (or someone else) can post a poll to see if there is a strong preference for a date, or if there is only one day you can do it, just post that. (As the host, you get to choose, but we generally try to schedule the BBQs away from other events, such as the NARBC, etc.) If you can provide an outdoor space with a grill, that's great. Otherwise, someone else might be able to bring one (just let us know). Do you have a microwave or oven for reheating stuff? And if you can provide a big tub of ice (for the beverages) that would be great, otherwise just let people know you need someone to bring that. Usually the host (or someone else) starts a food thread once we know the date and know who can make it or not. If you need anything in particular (like a grill, tables, chairs, popup canopy, paper plates, napkins, utensils, etc.), just let people know -- we're all "family" here. You can take responsibility for posting a poll for the date, starting the food thread, and generally coordinating things, or someone else can do it for you (just ask). It's pretty easy. If we have a grill, a cooler for beverages, tables and chairs, and shade we're usually pretty happy. Things have a way of sort of "coming together" on their own, so don't stress. :-) (Oh, and "Guitar Hero" on the Wii is pretty popular, too...) |
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| The_Arachnid |
do you mind if i send some pictures of the house inside and outside
(would like to send them by Email) and yes we do have a grill, microwave and oven but will need a canopy some chairs tables etc if we plan to have it outside we do have a Wii but it is having problems scanning the discs also have a big screen tv in the living room kids and of course the spiders are always welcome to come (Golden Knees and Brazilian Blacks are my favs) no alcohol allowed im afraid |
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| ftorres |
Hello,
we really don't need the pics, as long as there is room for 2 tables and one or two canopies we are cool. I chave and can bring 0.0.2 eazyups 0.0.1 foldable table 0.0.1 Lg tube for ice and beverages if we need chairs I can get some too or more tables. Just let us know what date you have in mind, or ask Warren or Me to help you with the poll. Looking forward to the next BBBQ in Ontario, California. Yay!!!!!!!!!!! 
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| rosenkrieger |
I have a few folding chairs I could bring, as well, if needed. And a portable grill about 15 or 16" in diameter | ||
| The_Arachnid |
Sounds great all we need now is a date. | ||
| Celeste |
What are your preferences for a date, and we can post a poll for you if you like? Or you can do it yourself -- when you post a new thread, you have the option of making it a poll. Or ask Francisco (ftorres) or Warren (WBurke17) for help if you need it. | ||
| Celeste |
BTW: when Francisco says:
He means *outside* (or inside, if you have room and prefer, but usually we're outside). I have a couple of extra popup canopies, a small portable grill, a folding table, a tub for ice, and can bring chairs as well. (But I usually get there late). |
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| ~Abyss~ |
I'll bring the guitar hero. Just got the new band kit with drums and a mic.
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| The_Arachnid |
Maybe Sept. 19-20, or 26-27 | ||
| Celeste |
O.K. -- I posted a poll here:
http://scabies.myfreeforum.org/sutra34905.php#34905 (But one of the supermods will have to make it a sticky). |
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| The_Arachnid |
The address
*address removed by Ronin* |
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| Celeste |
You might want to *wait* to post your address, so it isn't on the internet for a month... Usually, people just post it briefly or send it out via pm's. (Up to you). | ||
| The_Arachnid |
Ok | ||
| The_Arachnid |
I would like to know the total people that are coming ?
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| WBurke17 |
You'll never get a def. answer on that question, as more people usually show up then posted. also you'll get a better feel the week before the BBBQ on the numbers. I would feel safe to say theres usually an average of 30 people give or take. |
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| Celeste |
The first rule of hosting is to get your parents' permission first... | ||
| ftorres |
HEllo all,
Oger please disregard this first rule. francisco |
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| ftorres |
Hello ALl,
Please everyone read this, it is important. http://scabies.myfreeforum.org/about4145.html francisco |
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| balam |
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| ogershok |
My mother died yesterday and now you make fun of me? I'm leaving work to go home and have a good cry. I'll never forgive you. 
OK, I made that up. But I'll still never forgive you. |
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| ftorres |
Now, I feel terrible, I think I will be joining my ostrich right now.
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| ftorres |
Hello All,
OK it seems we will have the BBBQ this saturday after all. Now I need to know who is coming, so our Host Celeste (thank you for the last minute accomodations) could get an idea of what to expect. please I need to know the following who is coming and if you will be bringing food,drinks,donation for the raffle or other. thanks francisco |
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