As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
treatments every day.

I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.


I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.

I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
thick Wonderbread)

I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
over night.

Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
provided.

I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?

I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
red Solo cups.

I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.
--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On Monday, October 20, 2014 3:21:57 PM UTC-7, Janet Wilder wrote:
> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
>
> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
>
> treatments every day.
>
>
>
> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
>
> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.
>
>
>
>
>
> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
>
> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>
>
>
> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
>
> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
>
> thick Wonderbread)
>
>
>
> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
>
> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
>
> over night.
>
>
>
> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
>
> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
>
> provided.
>
>
>
> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
>
> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
>
> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>
>
>
> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
>
> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
>
> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
>
> red Solo cups.
>
>
>
> I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
>
> several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
>
> for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
>
> my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>
>
>
> I'd love to hear your thoughts.
>
> --
>
> From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

If you do make a 'green' salad, do an Italian style chop salad, put the vegetables minus the head lettuce in the dressing to marinate and then throw the lettuce in at the last minute. That way you can do the veggies and dressing ahead of time.

On 10/20/2014 5:33 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
> On Monday, October 20, 2014 3:21:57 PM UTC-7, Janet Wilder wrote:
>> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
>>
>> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
>>
>> treatments every day.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
>>
>> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
>>
>> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>>
>>
>>
>> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
>>
>> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
>>
>> thick Wonderbread)
>>
>>
>>
>> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
>>
>> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
>>
>> over night.
>>
>>
>>
>> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
>>
>> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
>>
>> provided.
>>
>>
>>
>> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
>>
>> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
>>
>> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>>
>>
>>
>> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
>>
>> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
>>
>> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
>>
>> red Solo cups.
>>
>>
>>
>> I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
>>
>> several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
>>
>> for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
>>
>> my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'd love to hear your thoughts.
>>
>> --
>>
>> From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas
>
> If you do make a 'green' salad, do an Italian style chop salad, put the vegetables minus the head lettuce in the dressing to marinate and then throw the lettuce in at the last minute. That way you can do the veggies and dressing ahead of time.
>
>
Thanks. That sounds interesting

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On 10/20/2014 6:21 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
> treatments every day.
>
> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10
> people.
>
>
> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>
> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
> thick Wonderbread)
>
> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
> over night.
>
> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
> provided.
>
> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>
> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
> red Solo cups.
>
> I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
> several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
> for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
> my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>
> I'd love to hear your thoughts.

It all sounds perfectly lovely and already well planned out. I really
can't offer suggestions since I've never hosted a barbeque. I do hope
it turns out well!

Congratulations on the end of radiation treatments. You're still in my
thoughts.

Jill

On 10/20/2014 5:55 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 10/20/2014 6:21 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
>> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
>> treatments every day.
>>
>> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
>> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10
>> people.
>>
>>
>> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
>> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>>
>> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
>> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
>> thick Wonderbread)
>>
>> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
>> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
>> over night.
>>
>> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
>> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
>> provided.
>>
>> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
>> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
>> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>>
>> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
>> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
>> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
>> red Solo cups.
>>
>> I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
>> several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
>> for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
>> my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>>
>> I'd love to hear your thoughts.
>
> It all sounds perfectly lovely and already well planned out. I really
> can't offer suggestions since I've never hosted a barbeque. I do hope
> it turns out well!
>
> Congratulations on the end of radiation treatments. You're still in my
> thoughts.
>
> Jill

Thanks, Jill. I don't have the PET scan to see if the radiation worked
until I get back from Europe some time after 11/15

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

I'd skip the slaw and have the green salad.

Skip the cookies too. You've got enough to do.

Have a wing-ding of a time.

On 10/20/2014 5:57 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> I'd skip the slaw and have the green salad.
>
> Skip the cookies too. You've got enough to do.
>
> Have a wing-ding of a time.
>

Can't skip the slaw. It's Texas traditional

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

What a wonderful celebration.

I don't think you need a green salad. The other sides are plenty. The
fruit would be appealing. Nothing wrong with some pretty sliced
watermelon if you decide not to do a fancy watermelon basket. I might buy
some nice cookies, but I wouldn't bother making dessert unless I was
really motivated and energized. Even then, brownies or bar cookies are a
little easier. If anyone asks what to bring, they can bring dessert.

Enjoy the barbecue!

Tara

On Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:21:57 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

>As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
>treatments every day.
>
>I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
>Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.
>
>
>I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
>warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>
>I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
>rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
>thick Wonderbread)
>
>I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
>beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
>over night.
>
>Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
>myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
>provided.
>
>I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
>and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
>Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>
>I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
>and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
>some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
>red Solo cups.
>
>I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
>several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
>for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
>my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>
>I'd love to hear your thoughts.

It sounds perfect to me, and yes, please include a green salad.

koko

--

Food is our common ground, a universal experience
James Beard

On Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:21:57 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

>As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
>treatments every day.
>
>I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
>Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.

snip
Congratulations on your milestone. I'm glad you are done with that.
As to your barbeque, something fresh is nice. Make it something folks
can deal with themselves. . . slices of watermelon maybe. Otherwise,
the slaw is plenty. What you're planning is a lot of work. If you
insist on cookies, buy them. Really. Everyone is just going to be
happy for you and they won't want to see you knock yourself out. Have
a very good time.
Janet US

On Monday, October 20, 2014 9:37:51 PM UTC-7, Janet Bostwick wrote:

> On Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:21:57 -0500, Janet Wilder >
> wrote:

>
> >I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
> >Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.
>
> snip
>
> Congratulations on your milestone. I'm glad you are done with that.
>
> As to your barbeque, something fresh is nice. Make it something folks
> can deal with themselves. . . slices of watermelon maybe. Otherwise,
> the slaw is plenty. What you're planning is a lot of work.

I agree, but it will be staged over three days, first the meat, then
the beans, then the slaw, then the melon. Then the salad.

I think the cookies would be a hit, but I would make icebox cookies,
or some dough that could be frozen, Tuesday or Wednesday. Then somebody
could slice them and pop them in the oven if the party shows signs of
going long.


> If you
> insist on cookies, buy them. Really. Everyone is just going to be
> happy for you and they won't want to see you knock yourself out.

This is true, but this meal also says that Janet is BACK.

If it was me I would ask one really good friend to come over Saturday
and help with the melon, and do some chopping and shredding.


> Have
> a very good time.

Ditto.

On Monday, October 20, 2014 5:21:57 PM UTC-5, Janet Wilder wrote:
>
> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
> but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.
>
>
I think you have plenty, too, but if you feel you really need something green how about a cucumber, onion, and tomato salad with an oil and vinegar dressing?

On Monday, October 20, 2014 3:21:57 PM UTC-7, Janet Wilder wrote:

> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.

Yay!

> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
> treatments every day.
>
> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
>
> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.
>

> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>

> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
> thick Wonderbread)

Maybe a jar of those little hot yellow peppers?

> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
> over night.

> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
> provided.

All these traditional accoutrements are dense. A green salad would be a
sharp contrast, and might come across as wimpy. You might want to put
in a lot of chunky things, like chopped bell pepper and celery, red (or
otherwise mild) onion, etc. Here's where iceberg might have its place
instead of leaf lettuce or butter lettuce. Definitely chunks of tomato.

>
> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>

I think if you expect to sit around talking after the meal, cookies
might be a nice thing to serve with coffee once you all stop burping.

A good BBQ goes on till it gets dark out and even beyond.


> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
> red Solo cups.
>

Sounds great -- that's pretty much what we do.

We also put out a pitcher of ice water with a little lemon squeezed in.

On Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:21:57 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
> treatments every day.
>
> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.
>
>
> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>
> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
> thick Wonderbread)
>
> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
> over night.
>
> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
> provided.
>
> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>
> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
> red Solo cups.
>
> I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
> several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
> for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
> my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>
> I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Sounds like a great party! If the weather is still warm enough, how
about an ice cream pie for dessert? That way you won't have to bake
cookies.

The fruit could be on skewers instead of in a watermelon bowl...
or it could take this form
http://acozykitchen.com/prosciutto-wrapped-pears/
http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2...a-skewers.html
Some sort of appetizer would be in order. You could put out an
assortment of cheeses and baguettes, or grill some shrimp on a stick.


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

In article >,
says...

> Sounds like a great party! If the weather is still warm enough, how
> about an ice cream pie for dessert? That way you won't have to bake
> cookies.

# Or just, a tub of really good icecream in the freezer. Only get it out
if you need it.

My guess is that every single helper is the kind of person who's
going to think "That's a lot of work for her.. I know she said not to
but it can't hurt to take a little bit salad/cookies/pie to help out a
bit" and you'll all be eating the leftovers for a week :-)

Have fun. What's your Europe itinerary?

Janet UK

On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:18:10 +0100, Janet > wrote:

> My guess is that every single helper is the kind of person who's
> going to think "That's a lot of work for her.. I know she said not to
> but it can't hurt to take a little bit salad/cookies/pie to help out a
> bit" and you'll all be eating the leftovers for a week :-)

I think you're right, Janet!


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On 10/21/2014 8:56 AM, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:18:10 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>
>> My guess is that every single helper is the kind of person who's
>> going to think "That's a lot of work for her.. I know she said not to
>> but it can't hurt to take a little bit salad/cookies/pie to help out a
>> bit" and you'll all be eating the leftovers for a week :-)
>
> I think you're right, Janet!
>
>
You are both right, but I told them that I *had* to do everything
myself so that I could thank them properly.

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:39:35 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

> On 10/21/2014 8:56 AM, sf wrote:
> > On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:18:10 +0100, Janet > wrote:
> >
> >> My guess is that every single helper is the kind of person who's
> >> going to think "That's a lot of work for her.. I know she said not to
> >> but it can't hurt to take a little bit salad/cookies/pie to help out a
> >> bit" and you'll all be eating the leftovers for a week :-)
> >
> > I think you're right, Janet!
> >
> >
> You are both right, but I told them that I *had* to do everything
> myself so that I could thank them properly.

Someone mentioned up thread mentioned putting a tub of ice cream in
the freezer. Then you can make ice cream sandwiches for dessert with
the inevitable cookies that do arrive.

Do you have a place to make a fire after dark? I love gathering
around an open fire after a BBQ.


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On 10/21/2014 4:18 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>
>> Sounds like a great party! If the weather is still warm enough, how
>> about an ice cream pie for dessert? That way you won't have to bake
>> cookies.
>
> # Or just, a tub of really good icecream in the freezer. Only get it out
> if you need it.
>
> My guess is that every single helper is the kind of person who's
> going to think "That's a lot of work for her.. I know she said not to
> but it can't hurt to take a little bit salad/cookies/pie to help out a
> bit" and you'll all be eating the leftovers for a week :-)
>
> Have fun. What's your Europe itinerary?
>
> Janet UK
>

Every one of them wanted to bring something. After all, they *are*
Texans and that's our tradition here, but I insisted that they allow me
to do everything or I could not properly thank them. Thanking these
angels means more than everything to me.

I am flying to Luxembourg and spending a night in the little town of
Remich, Luxembourg on the Mosel River. I'll spend a night there as I
hate getting on a ship after I've done a red-eye to Europe.

The boat sails the next day. We spend the day in Remich then sail at
night for Berkanstel where we do a walking tour and wine tasting. Next
stop is Cochem then Koblenz for an overnight.
We next go to Mainz and Rudesheim (been to both before but this company
has a different take on their tours. I plan to do a wine tasting there.
Next is Cologne where I plan to visit the Jewish Museum that was being
built when we were there in '07. Can also do a beer tasting there.
Have spent a lot of time in the Cathedral and it's breathtaking, but
want to do that new museum.
Then we go to Amsterdam where we overnight and do some touring ( I think
I'll do the canal cruise) and sleep on the boat. The next morning we
disembark and I'll grab a cab and leave my luggage with the conceirge at
the hotel I booked that is two blocks from the Rijksmuseum and the Van
Gough Museum. The Rijksmuseum was undergoing renovations in '07 so we
missed that, too. I'll spend the night (probably exhausted) in
Amsterdam and fly home the next morning. All in all 10 days. At one of
the towns I signed up for a food and wine tasting.

The cruise starts with a 3 day land tour in Paris and they bus the
people to the boat in Remich. I cannot go to Paris now. I would just
weep the entire time. Even thinking of Paris right now, I am tearing
up. It was a special place for Barry and me.

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

Oh, I shall pray that you are able to sleep on the plaaaaaaaaaane.

Gute Reise.

On 10/21/2014 2:00 AM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:21:57 -0500, Janet Wilder >
> wrote:
>
>> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
>> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
>> treatments every day.
>>
>> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
>> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10 people.
>>
>>
>> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
>> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>>
>> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
>> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
>> thick Wonderbread)
>>
>> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
>> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
>> over night.
>>
>> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
>> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
>> provided.
>>
>> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
>> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
>> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>>
>> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
>> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
>> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
>> red Solo cups.
>>
>> I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
>> several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
>> for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
>> my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>>
>> I'd love to hear your thoughts.
>
> Sounds like a great party! If the weather is still warm enough, how
> about an ice cream pie for dessert? That way you won't have to bake
> cookies.
>
> The fruit could be on skewers instead of in a watermelon bowl...
> or it could take this form
> http://acozykitchen.com/prosciutto-wrapped-pears/
> http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2...a-skewers.html
> Some sort of appetizer would be in order. You could put out an
> assortment of cheeses and baguettes, or grill some shrimp on a stick.
>
>

Weather is still very warm here. In the mid to high 80's. I might just
purchase some nice European $$ cookies to go with the melon.

I was thinking of boiling up and chilling some shrimp (with home-made
cocktail sauce) and making guacamole with corn chips as appetizers.
Maybe some pico de gallo if I have the energy.

Thanks for the help

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From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:27:27 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

> I was thinking of boiling up and chilling some shrimp (with home-made
> cocktail sauce) and making guacamole with corn chips as appetizers.
> Maybe some pico de gallo if I have the energy.
>
> Thanks for the help

Cold shrimp served on ice and home made cocktail sauce would hit the
spot!


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On 10/21/2014 3:36 PM, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:27:27 -0500, Janet Wilder >
> wrote:
>
>> I was thinking of boiling up and chilling some shrimp (with home-made
>> cocktail sauce) and making guacamole with corn chips as appetizers.
>> Maybe some pico de gallo if I have the energy.
>>
>> Thanks for the help
>
> Cold shrimp served on ice and home made cocktail sauce would hit the
> spot!
>
>


I am definitely boiling up some shrimp. I have a wonderful dish that is
shaped like a scallop with a well in it for the sauce.

Got the brisket today. It's a perfect size, and though the package says
it's trimmed, there is a nice cap of fat on one side. That will be the
top side.

Also found a perfectly-sized watermelon. Got a cantaloupe, some small
seedless grapes and some apples which I will add to the fruit salad.

Did buy some Pepperedge Farm fancy cookies which were on sale 2 for $5
with an in store coupon.

Got some Shiner beer, too. Will make a gallon of iced tea (not sweet)
as well.

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From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:06:45 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

> On 10/21/2014 3:36 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:27:27 -0500, Janet Wilder >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I was thinking of boiling up and chilling some shrimp (with home-made
> >> cocktail sauce) and making guacamole with corn chips as appetizers.
> >> Maybe some pico de gallo if I have the energy.
> >>
> >> Thanks for the help
> >
> > Cold shrimp served on ice and home made cocktail sauce would hit the
> > spot!
> >
> >
>
>
> I am definitely boiling up some shrimp. I have a wonderful dish that is
> shaped like a scallop with a well in it for the sauce.
>
> Got the brisket today. It's a perfect size, and though the package says
> it's trimmed, there is a nice cap of fat on one side. That will be the
> top side.
>
> Also found a perfectly-sized watermelon. Got a cantaloupe, some small
> seedless grapes and some apples which I will add to the fruit salad.
>
> Did buy some Pepperedge Farm fancy cookies which were on sale 2 for $5
> with an in store coupon.
>
> Got some Shiner beer, too. Will make a gallon of iced tea (not sweet)
> as well.

Everything sounds great to me.... have you heard of a nonalcoholic
drink called an Arnold Palmer? It's a combination of lemonade and
tea.


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"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
eb.com...
> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago. I
> had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
> treatments every day.
>
> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10
> people

I can't really help with the barbecue but that will be a lovely celebration
and I am so pleased for you)

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On 10/21/2014 6:46 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
> eb.com...
>> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago. I
>> had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
>> treatments every day.
>>
>> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
>> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10
>> people
>
> I can't really help with the barbecue but that will be a lovely celebration
> and I am so pleased for you)
>

thanks, O.

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From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On 10/20/2014 5:21 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
> treatments every day.
>
> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10
> people.
>
>
> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>
> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
> thick Wonderbread)
>
> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
> over night.
>
> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
> provided.
>
> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>
> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
> red Solo cups.
>
> I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
> several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
> for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
> my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>
> I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Sorry that my response is a bit late! Your menu is fabulous & more!
What -- No "texas toast" LOL!!! I agree, it's nasty stuff ~~

You have a perfect menu, and all of the items can be made well in
advance so the official day won't be overwhelming.

A green salad would be a wonderful and colorful 'foil' to the fruit
salad in the watermelon bowl. Although, if you want both coleslaw AND
potato salad, then a green salad is a bit over the top

Sky

..... don't forget the "diggles"

On 2014-10-21, Sqwertz > wrote:

> Maybe you could accompany it with a screening of "A Night in Old
> Mexico". Hrm, maybe not ;-)

Lame movie. Mostly Duvall displaying his stockpile of facial ticks
and other geezer mannerisms. It's a medly of expressions he's
been amassing ever since Days of Thunder. As for the actual movie,
Night/Mexico, it was so forgettable I've totall forgotten what it was
about. Not a good sign. No good bbq deserves to be brought down, so
low.

nb

On 10/21/2014 10:26 AM, notbob wrote:
> On 2014-10-21, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> Maybe you could accompany it with a screening of "A Night in Old
>> Mexico". Hrm, maybe not ;-)
>
> Lame movie. Mostly Duvall displaying his stockpile of facial ticks
> and other geezer mannerisms. It's a medly of expressions he's
> been amassing ever since Days of Thunder. As for the actual movie,
> Night/Mexico, it was so forgettable I've totall forgotten what it was
> about. Not a good sign. No good bbq deserves to be brought down, so
> low.
>
> nb
>

I was an extra in that movie and Steve knows that. I got a good 25
seconds of face time on screen.

It was an awful movie, but I was spectacular in my role.

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On 10/21/2014 2:40 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> On 10/21/2014 10:26 AM, notbob wrote:
>> On 2014-10-21, Sqwertz > wrote:
>>
>>> Maybe you could accompany it with a screening of "A Night in Old
>>> Mexico". Hrm, maybe not ;-)
>>
>> Lame movie. Mostly Duvall displaying his stockpile of facial ticks
>> and other geezer mannerisms. It's a medly of expressions he's
>> been amassing ever since Days of Thunder. As for the actual movie,
>> Night/Mexico, it was so forgettable I've totall forgotten what it was
>> about. Not a good sign. No good bbq deserves to be brought down, so
>> low.
>>
>> nb
>>
>
> I was an extra in that movie and Steve knows that. I got a good 25
> seconds of face time on screen.
>
> It was an awful movie, but I was spectacular in my role.
>
Most excellent finger shaking!

Jill

On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:11:02 AM UTC-7, Sqwertz wrote:

["A Night in Old Mexico"]

> But it co-stars Janet!
>
> (first woman pictured)

Mmm... flattering?

>
> http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=s5wdg9%3E&s=8
>

I'll have to watch it, as it also stars Abraham Benrubi. I've been
a big fan of his ever since Parker Lewis Can't Lose.

On 10/21/2014 12:20 PM, wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:11:02 AM UTC-7, Sqwertz wrote:
>
> ["A Night in Old Mexico"]
>
>> But it co-stars Janet!
>>
>> (first woman pictured)
>
> Mmm... flattering?
>
>>
>> http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=s5wdg9%3E&s=8
>>
>
> I'll have to watch it, as it also stars Abraham Benrubi. I've been
> a big fan of his ever since Parker Lewis Can't Lose.
>

I'm not the fat lady talking to Duvall through the car window. I'm the
one in the plaid shirt shaking my finger at some poor fellow in a mock
argument.

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:11:02 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:

> But it co-stars Janet!

> I have space for rent inside Barbara's head. It's priced to
> move - well below market price.

> I will give you $5,000 when Burger King announces a Long Whopper. In
> the meantime, I've got a long whopper for you - just bend over and
> I'll give it to you.

> You said "oval-shaped beef patty", not burger, you fat **** asshole.
> You even quoted it for all of us to see. Dumbass.
>
> You lose again.
>
> -sw

On Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:20:50 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:

> Maybe you could accompany it with a screening of "A Night in Old
> Mexico". Hrm, maybe not ;-)

> I have space for rent inside Barbara's head. It's priced to
> move - well below market price.

> I will give you $5,000 when Burger King announces a Long Whopper. In
> the meantime, I've got a long whopper for you - just bend over and
> I'll give it to you.

> You said "oval-shaped beef patty", not burger, you fat **** asshole.
> You even quoted it for all of us to see. Dumbass.
>
> You lose again.
>
> -sw