Space in the minimal suport vehicles is prioritized for Beer, Food, Cooking Supplies and cripples. You need to haul your gear be it on your bike or in a backpack.
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First off, we need a catchy tagline for Ben Country 4.0. Last year it was "No Country for old Ben". That is a tough act to follow, make it witty.
Secondly I need a rough head count, the first year we had 10+, the second year we had 20+, and last year we had a whopping 50+. Ben has footed the food and camping bill in the past but the stimulus money has run out and the group will foot its own bill this year.
Everyone will pay a fixed fee of $20* that covers: Ferry+campsite fee+food(vegetarian and meat option dinner)+barley pop+sag wagon tax.
You still provide your own bike, sleeping gear, cup, utensils, bottle of hard stuff and a baked good to share on the ride and for breakfast.
So sound off on this thread to say you are coming and give me a $20 with your name on it the next time you see me on a ride.
*once the final cost settles out, a rebate rounded down to the nearest $1 will be paid on the day of Ben Country.
VIPaids:
joeball +1
Ben + 1
Alex (P)
Derrick
Russell
Nick
Robin
Lee
Andrew C
Monie (P)
Jeff SOC
teh schkott
Ethan
Adam
Pete Jr (P)
Mathew
Mike OD
Prof Dave (V)
Kalen (p) +1
Sean
Gretch (P)
PJ Diddy
Langston
Henry +1
Evil Mike
Zee Doctor (P)
Caroline C (P)
Cass (P)
the Beard (V)
Tittlefitz
Remington
Ryan O
Brian (V)
Ro
Kevin + 1
RSVPd:
Miles
Koos
Chase W
Ryan W
Margaret (V)
Key Lime
Nova +1
Ginger + Una
Raz +1
Tanya
Adpowers +1
Laura R
Alexis
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the dreaded ben
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:30 am
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seriously folks, kegs!
jeff
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:30 am
SOC pussyJoined: 05 May 2006Posts: 4501
the dreaded ben wrote:
seriously folks, kegs!
I am down for this trip.
I like the keg idea. Who's manning support vehicle duty?
derrickito
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:31 am
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20 bucks in my pocket, delivered thursday night to you.
my advice on food would be go big and go cheap. something easy and cost effective like burritos. no need for plates (tortillas!). dont shop like ben and blow tons of money on expensive spices. plus, i love burritos so im getting my 2 cents in the mix early :)
if you're buying beer, buy FUCKLOADS. 13 dollars a head (post ferry price) should be able to buy tons of food and beer even after the sag wagon ferry tickets are taken into consideration. (yes kegs!)
if you need any food help, holler. i love shopping at cash and carry.
the dreaded ben
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:35 am
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
yep, we had shitty tacos in mind.
joeball
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:42 am
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In honor of Dos de Mayo there will be a mexi/fiesta theme. Burrito bar will allow individuals to accommodate to personal tastes/needs. Costco/Cash-n-Carry will be utilized to cash in on bulk pricing while striking a balance between quality/quantity for our consumables.
lantius
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:07 am
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(5) Dispensing alcoholic beverages from containers larger than two gallons is prohibited in state park areas except when authorized in writing and in advance by the park manager.
jeff
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:11 am
SOC pussyJoined: 05 May 2006Posts: 4501
lantius wrote:
planning is haaaard.
Breaking the law is easy, ok Dad?
btm
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:19 am
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I'm in. Lacking a support vehicle I'd be willing to carry a stupid amount of weight in a trailer provided I knew where to end up when I got all lost and alone and started crying.
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
jeff wrote:
lantius wrote:
planning is haaaard.
Breaking the law is easy, ok Dad?
make sure you get jeff to put his name on those banquet licenses.
kalen
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:56 am
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I'm in, +1. Hit me up for food money whenever.
andrew_c
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:08 pm
Joined: 25 Jun 2008Posts: 17
I'm in.
Making this thread a "are you going? Yes or No" poll would probably be an easier way to get an approximate head count.
fatasian
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:14 pm
dick wang's fatherJoined: 26 Aug 2008Posts: 1707Location: devenshire
I'm assuming this isn't on Thursday night.
Dear Ben...
fourfingersdown
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:15 pm
r.w. = rainn wilson!Joined: 21 Mar 2008Posts: 1078Location: NOT FUCKING ENGLAND
joeball wrote:
In honor of Dos de Mayo there will be a mexi/fiesta theme. Burrito bar will allow individuals to accommodate to personal tastes/needs. Costco/Cash-n-Carry will be utilized to cash in on bulk pricing while striking a balance between quality/quantity for our consumables.
I have a membership for Restaurant Depot, which is cheaper and usually better than Costco etc. Plus my numerous wholesale vendors for food and such could be abused.
_________________ Please disregard.
jeff
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:20 pm
SOC pussyJoined: 05 May 2006Posts: 4501
lantius wrote:
make sure you get jeff to put his name on those banquet licenses.
I don't have a problem with that, as long as you don't get a cup.
lantius
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:21 pm
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
jeff wrote:
lantius wrote:
make sure you get jeff to put his name on those banquet licenses.
I don't have a problem with that, as long as you don't get a cup.
(5) Dispensing alcoholic beverages from containers larger than two gallons is prohibited in state park areas except when authorized in writing and in advance by the park manager.
Lots of 5L mini-kegs! Too bad the beer in them is awful.
I'm going.
The new forum background sucks.
alex
derrickito
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:54 pm
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whatcha got against swayze?
dashap
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:33 pm
professorJoined: 21 Jun 2006Posts: 1565Location: central district
joeball wrote:
First off, we need a catchy tagline for Ben Country 4.0. Last year it was "No Country for old Ben". .
Ben Country 4.0: "Uncle Ben's Perverted Ride"
This, for the uninitiated, is a reference to that old chestnut:
Q: What's white and crawls up your leg?
A: Uncle Ben's Perverted Rice.
...which is, of course, a reference to that staple of midwest pantries, Uncle Ben's Converted Rice.
(I know, I know, a joke that requires this much explanation isn't much of a joke, but consider the gauntlet thrown; now you do better!)
the dreaded ben
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:37 pm
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did you know banjo means bathroom in spanish?
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:18 pm
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For those of you that need a tent there is a great deal on steep and cheap right now. But you've only got a few more minutes.
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