CT Monster Garage Annual Holiday Extraviganza - Saturday 12/13/2008

[trannyman]

CT Monster Garage Annual Holiday Extraviganza

                                                   Saturday December 13 2008



It's getting to be that time of year again. Lets get an early start and pick a date for the 6th annual CT Monster Garage Holiday Party. It's hard to believe.....6 years we've been doing this. Where has all the time gone. I would like to make this years party a charity event. I realize the economy has hit us all in our pockets pretty hard, but if we can help some families that can't afford to buy presents or food for a family dinner.


If we can all post times/dates that work for everyone that would be appreciated. I'm thinking a Saturday would be best so Monday won't be a hassle. The best dates look to be the 13th or the 20th. Also post what you will be bringing so we know whats on the menu (not like we ever run out of food)


Lets make this a big one and see how many AVs we can fit on the lot

[Tartan Terror]

I can make the 13th but no good on the 20th as that is when Im going to visit the Rockettes!!!

[bikerchic1977]

i will make sure that i can make it whatever date.. what does everyone want me to bring?

[hec54]

cmon now put some DIRT in a bucket!!!!     

[Italian Ava]

The 13th works for us. What should we bring (desserts or appetizers)?

[JSal69]

cmon now put some DIRT in a bucket!!!!     

Oh yeah baby !!!   That's Erin's tradmark dessert !!!  Mmmmmm....   I can taste it now.


Count me in.

[trannyman]

i will make sure that i can make it whatever date.. what does everyone want me to bring?

cmon now put some DIRT in a bucket!!!!    

You have to bring the buns too ........and if you make the dirt that mean Hector has to be there to have some

Erin....doesn't matter what you bring as long as you show up

The 13th works for us. What should we bring (desserts or appetizers)?

All of the above ....bring what you like just let me know and I'll post the food list

[Tartan Terror]

Poke just told me he plans to make this too when he asked me for a ride. Make sure you have some pine there. Thats the wood he likes at Christmas. Picky Beaver that he is!

[NatsCanAv]

    I sooo miss the "MG" and all the fine "fool's" who frequent the place... I'm having severe withdrawls!! Can I park a Sierra Crew on the yard or will I have to park at the icecream shop... .. I'm closer to owning an Av again everyday...and when I do ......

Nats

[trannyman]

You are welcome anytime cousin. No need for an AV

[trannyman]

Poke just told me he plans to make this too when he asked me for a ride. Make sure you have some pine there. Thats the wood he likes at Christmas. Picky Beaver that he is!

I am soooooo not gonna make a comment on this. I have several that come to mind. Behave Mark....show restraint

[NatsCanAv]

You are welcome anytime cousin. No need for an AV

probably wont be this this year , bro, but it is on my "must do" list for 09!!! I need to go back to work for a while .. lol .. living at the cottage doesn't put much money in the bank .. And it soon will be ski season wich also hurts the bottom line.. Damm .. it never ends ...

Nats

[bikerchic1977]

alright.. put me down for some dirt at least.. don't know if i'll share with hec tho.. i keep making it for him and he never shows.. 

nats.. if u do find a way to make it down, i promise i'll hook u up with a much nicer place than the ol' howard johnson u stayed at last time! lol..

[NatsCanAv]

alright.. put me down for some dirt at least.. don't know if i'll share with hec tho.. i keep making it for him and he never shows.. 

nats.. if u do find a way to make it down, i promise i'll hook u up with a much nicer place than the ol' howard johnson u stayed at last time! lol..

It wasn't so bad Erin !!!    I think I only ended up staying there 3 or 4 nights out the week you put me up.. lol .. It was interesting to watch the commings and goings around the place ... lol ... And the I hop next store was bonus!!!

Nats

[princess03av]

marking the calendar the 13th works better for us......erin - dirt sounds yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  let me know what you need us to bring.

Karen

[trannyman]

marking the calendar the 13th works better for us......erin - dirt sounds yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  let me know what you need us to bring.

Karen

The key.....of course

[princess03av]

oh yeah that's what that key i found was for     i will remember to bring it

[SRFNSNO]

Would realy like to make this one.
Will let you know when`I see a date.

[trannyman]

Well It looks like the consensus so far is for the 13th so I will make it official.

[GMAN62465]

Just checked my hockey schedule and I will be there without any interruptions... Looking forward to another one of these.

Can you say Turkey Fryer??

I will be bringing the family with me as well.

GMAN

[bikerchic1977]

Can you say Turkey Fryer??

oh we can say it.. the question is, can we actually use one? lol..

[SRFNSNO]

We have marked this down as a go!
It will be all 4 of us.
How early on sat can we show up? and we can stay over till sun.

Mark do you think we Can do my Front and Rear Diff fluids at this time?

[Tartan Terror]

Just checked my hockey schedule and I will be there without any interruptions... Looking forward to another one of these.

Can you say Turkey Fryer??

I will be bringing the family with me as well.

GMAN

Thats ok! James and I are firefighters so all should be well!!  

[trannyman]

Thats ok! James and I are firefighters so all should be well!!  

We had fire fighters here the last time and it wasn't good enough You could see and smell fire extinguisher for almost a mile

[WarWagon]

Does this mean we have to come down there just so I can run the turkey fryer again?   

 

[JJsnowking]

I can say turkey FIRE

[JJsnowking]

I wont be able to make it this year,  I will be at the PRI show.

[bikerchic1977]

We have marked this down as a go!
It will be all 4 of us.
How early on sat can we show up? and we can stay over till sun.

Mark do you think we Can do my Front and Rear Diff fluids at this time?

speaking of staying over.. marriott stopped doing the free rooms for employees around the holidays, but they are doing a discount on the employee rate.. soooo.. i can get a couple of rooms at the residence inn and the springhill suites (both all suite hotels that provide free breakfast.. springhill has an indoor pool.. they're next to each other in milford) if anyones interested.. because there is an expense this year, i won't be booking all the rooms i can and then handing out random keys at the garage, but if anyone wants a room, lemme know and i will get you one..

websites for the hotels...

residence inn: king room with sofa bed marriott.com/bdrri $22.50 + tx/night
springhill suites: two double beds with sofa bed marriott.com/bdrsh $19.50 + tx/night

btw... i've stayed in both hotels for past gtg's and they were both nice.. but don't consider that a promise that they still are.. and no, i'm not sending anyone to the hotel that hec stayed at that one time.. lol...

[trannyman]

Mark do you think we Can do my Front and Rear Diff fluids at this time?

Yes, we need something to put in the turkey fire/fryer

[Tartan Terror]

Yes, we need something to put in the turkey fire/fryer

AAHHHH!! Poultry Napalm!!!

<----- Fits the Avatar!

[ctemsi]

I'm in as usual, let me know what to bring.

[Bee Sting]

Chatted with Tranny man today . I'm 99.99999% sure I'll be there but unfortunately it's not on a good note 

Is there a food list? Sorry should have read the first post but I'm still frazzled over my Avalanche . 

[Jerseyshore]

Hey Mark,
   How's everyone?  Good i hope.  This time of year is extremely busy for me, but i would love to try and make this as long as the Family is welcome.  This way my wife can drive back home... lol...
Can you update the first post with some more info?  like what's the start and end times for this Holiday extraviganza, How we can help this charity you mentioned, and maybee what kind of food you want brought.
I will bring whatever you want...

Consider me at a 75% Go for this GTG

Thanks for putting this together

Alfredo

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

We're in Mark #7 and I'm brining both tuners so we can play

[SRFNSNO]

Do we actually need a place to stay? or will the Garage be open 24/7 for modding this weekend?
It would help us if we did not need to leave and were able to stay on site.

Please let me know.

As for food I can bring some red meat.

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

We have marked this down as a go!
It will be all 4 of us.
How early on sat can we show up? and we can stay over till sun.

Mark do you think we Can do my Front and Rear Diff fluids at this time?

I'll help, only if you help me with my H.P. tuning LOL

[SRFNSNO]

So far on HP I have Done Tire size and Shift Paramiters on My AV.

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

So far on HP I have Done Tire size and Shift Paramiters on My AV.

I'll P.M you my problem that I'm Having. If you still need help, I'll be available

[Bee Sting]

Do we actually need a place to stay? or will the Garage be open 24/7 for modding this weekend?
It would help us if we did not need to leave and were able to stay on site.

Please let me know.

As for food I can bring some red meat.

Ditto. Can I sleep in the garage? 

[Tartan Terror]

Ditto. Can I sleep in the garage? 

Yeah but you will look like your Avatar!!!


I actually will be lucky as mine will be up there all week and I will be picking her up at the party so I will be available to help in all Mods and drink all the Capt!

BTW as this is the Christmas season this events drink will be Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnaps!!

[Bee Sting]

Yeah but you will look like your Avatar!!!


I actually will be lucky as mine will be up there all week and I will be picking her up at the party so I will be available to help in all Mods and drink all the Capt!

BTW as this is the Christmas season this events drink will be Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnaps!!

  well then I guess since my Avy will be on a lift I can sleep there and pretend its bunk beds.

Well maybe once I'm done putting on new hubs bearing and a drive shaft then I'll drink ..o.k x that , you know I'll be partaking with you and Jebs. She is coming right? I think you said yes but can't remember.

[Tartan Terror]

Unfortunately Jebbles cant make it. She took off work for a week later when we are going to Radio City for the Christmas Spectacular. Im sure we can drink her share though.

[Bee Sting]

Unfortunately Jebbles cant make it. She took off work for a week later when we are going to Radio City for the Christmas Spectacular. Im sure we can drink her share though.

I'll drink her car bomb  , we can add peppermint to it maybe 

[trannyman]

speaking of staying over.. marriott stopped doing the free rooms for employees around the holidays, but they are doing a discount on the employee rate.. soooo.. i can get a couple of rooms at the residence inn and the springhill suites (both all suite hotels that provide free breakfast.. springhill has an indoor pool.. they're next to each other in milford) if anyones interested.. because there is an expense this year, i won't be booking all the rooms i can and then handing out random keys at the garage, but if anyone wants a room, lemme know and i will get you one..

websites for the hotels...

residence inn: king room with sofa bed marriott.com/bdrri $22.50 + tx/night
springhill suites: two double beds with sofa bed marriott.com/bdrsh $19.50 + tx/night

btw... i've stayed in both hotels for past gtg's and they were both nice.. but don't consider that a promise that they still are.. and no, i'm not sending anyone to the hotel that hec stayed at that one time.. lol...

Looks like this is going to be a fun one

Erin has arranged for some rooms. I'm sure we will be here for quite a few hours anyway. If not I have plenty of space to crash at my house which is only 4 miles away.

[Tartan Terror]

Looks like this is going to be a fun one

Erin has arranged for some rooms. I'm sure we will be here for quite a few hours anyway. If not I have plenty of space to crash at my house which is only 4 miles away.

So you home is in Crawling distance!!! Poke will be happy as will Heidi Ho im sure. 

[Bee Sting]

Well as of right now it appears as thou work is screwing me yet again , no surprise there  . I don't have a final word yet but it doesn't appear as thou I am going to be able to fix my Avalanche. 

[cadboy1]

How many little ones will be at the GTG?

The kiddies want to go but we want to make sure there will be other kids there or they would be bored in 5 min 

[SRFNSNO]

Yes; Zack 7 year is coming with us and Bode 1.5 year

What time is this party starting Sat?

[Italian Ava]

If I see kids are going I could bring my son 8 and daughter 5. I am not as nervous know that I met old #7.

Just kidding Frankie!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait for another GTG.

[KevMack]

This looks like a fun one but my work is having its XMas party the same night so I can't hang with you guys..

[Tartan Terror]

This looks like a fun one but my work is having its XMas party the same night so I can't hang with you guys..

I think you need to play hookey and get your butt to the Monster Garage!!! Ill wear my Jets had and Yankee jersey!!! 

[Bee Sting]

Talked again with Scotty today and if I decide to not stay at my current job I will be there. Cadboy I am going to shoot you a PM.

Hope to see everyone. 

[Web]

WoW  Quit work to come to a party.... way to go...        

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Sweet :thumbsup:Looking foward to it bee#7

[MooseAlanche]

Talked again with Scotty today and if I decide to not stay at my current job I will be there. Cadboy I am going to shoot you a PM.

Hope to see everyone. 

That's either dedication or a serious drinking problem 

                                                                         

[KevMack]

I think you need to play hookey and get your butt to the Monster Garage!!! Ill wear my Jets had and Yankee jersey!!! 

Just don't wear any Giants stuff and carry a gun!!! 

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Just don't wear any Giants stuff and carry a gun!!! 

Hey Kev, you coming to the Garage? #7

[KevMack]

Hey Kev, you coming to the Garage? #7

No sorry bro. I got my work Christmas Holliday party to go to. I would skip it but I'm a supervisor. Also they have awsome raffles at it. Last year I won a sony home suround sound system.

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

No sorry bro. I got my work Christmasopps Holliday party to go to. I would skip it but I'm a supervisor. Also they have awsome raffles at it. Last year I won a sony home suround sound system.

Sorry to hear that, We'll anyway Good luck on the raffles Kev #7

[james21]

Hey Mark, any idea when the party will start? I just found out a friend of mine was planning on having a holiday party as well saturday, so I'm gonna have to split my time between the 2.

-James.

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

How many little ones will be at the GTG?

The kiddies want to go but we want to make sure there will be other kids there or they would be bored in 5 min 

Cadboy I'm bringing my daughter (Keeley's 10yrs old) and I think SRFNSNO is also bringing his kids.

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

If I see kids are going I could bring my son 8 and daughter 5. I am not as nervous know that I met old #7.

Just kidding Frankie!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait for another GTG.

Always a pleasure guys

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

I think you need to play hookey and get your butt to the Monster Garage!!! Ill wear my Jets had and Yankee jersey!!! 

Great scott (no pun inteneded )  my wifes a giants/mets fan  But thats O.K I'm a die hard Yankees fan #7

[KevMack]

Great scott (no pun inteneded )  my wifes a giants/mets fan  But thats O.K I'm a die hard Yankees fan #7

Umm...Die Hard is right. Thats all they been doing these past couple years now!!! 

[Web]

                                                           

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Umm...Die Hard is right. Thats all they been doing these past couple years now!!! 

Hey Hey Hey, now lets not go there (cause I like you ) even though my team need serious help.. #7

[KevMack]

Hey Hey Hey, now lets not go there (cause I like you ) even though my team need serious help.. #7

Don't worry I won't make fun of the giants, they carry guns!!! 

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Don't worry I won't make fun of the giants, they carry guns!!! 

  I forgot about that!!! (I gotta break my wife's chops ).. #7

[Tartan Terror]

  I forgot about that!!! (I gotta break my wife's chops ).. #7

From what you told me do you think thats a wise Idea??

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

From what you told me do you think thats a wise Idea??

Thats okay, I can run fast!! (must remember Zig Zag, Zig Zag )

[Tartan Terror]

Ok every one lets get hyped!!! We have a week to go. Everyone post up if they are gonna be there and lets get ready to party.

[SRFNSNO]

Yea we will be there.
have the bed of the AV loaded this weekend with MOD's and some marinated Pork Loins in the freezer

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

You know I'm gonna be there.. I can't wait  #7  are we gonna have AV brownies

[james21]

I'll be there.

-James.

[Tartan Terror]

Poke is already there keeping watch over the AV as Doctor Mark is doing tranny magic for me!!

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Okay, heres the update, my babys in the shop (dads xmas gift) It will be back on thurs with a widebandO2 sensor, R.I.P.P modifications methonol kit (my friend ross custom built it and its better that Snow, I'll explain at the MG), and last but not least a FULL H.P tune by one of the east coasts premier HPT tech (I'll explain that too at the MG). Lets just say shes gonna be REALLY fast #7

[bikerchic1977]

now that i have a laptop again....

WOOHOOO! LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO!! can't wait to see everyone this weekend!!!








btw.. last call on those rooms.. gonna cancel them on thursday..

[cadboy1]

What time does the festivities start at the MG 

[Tartan Terror]

now that i have a laptop again....

WOOHOOO! LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO!! can't wait to see everyone this weekend!!!








btw.. last call on those rooms.. gonna cancel them on thursday..

Erin can you PM me with the hotel info and prices. I think Im gonna grab one of them if I can afford it. Even thought I only live 26 miles from the garage its a long swim over to the Island after the last ferry runs!

[SRFNSNO]

Erin PM me with the hotel info also thank you
PM sent also.

[Tartan Terror]

The fat man has dibs on the King size bed!!!

[james21]

The fat man has dibs on the King size bed!!!

So do you and Poke sleep together?

-James.

[Tartan Terror]

So do you and Poke sleep together?

-James.

Response not posted due to the nature of the answer!!!

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Response not posted due to the nature of the answer!!!

[ctemsi]

OK, I think we have finally gone around the bend, I thought everyone slept with their AV.

See everyone on SAT

[Tartan Terror]

OK who is bringing what??

[trannyman]

Hey Everyone,

Sorry I haven't been around. My daughter has been sick for 2 weeks and we are trying to figure out what the problem is.

There is no offficial food list, so if there is anything you want to bring, like a favorite holiday treat, feel free to do so. If not we can wing it

[Tartan Terror]

 So who has the Turkey fryer?

[Italian Ava]

Holly and I will bring a baked ziti and dessert. Can't wait this will be our first time at the MONSTER GARAGE!!!!

Are we doing a Toy drive ?

[ctemsi]

Ok, I'm in for the MEATBalls Butch likes and whatever else I can think of.

Do we have any times yet, I'm available all day now.

[bikerchic1977]

i'm in for dirt cake, jello and puddin shots, and whatever else i get around to making... see y'all saturday!

Hey Everyone,

Sorry I haven't been around. My daughter has been sick for 2 weeks and we are trying to figure out what the problem is.

sorry to hear it.. send her our  .. tell her she's gotta get better so she can join us on saturday!!!

[SRFNSNO]

Mark: I just picked up 6Qt of Purple.
But Do I need Gaskest Front & Rear???  Thanks

Also; Food I have a Small Grill and have 4.25lb of Pork Loin Filet garlic & Herb.

[cadboy1]

Im bringing Tartan Terror 

[trannyman]

Are we doing a Toy drive ?

I haven't had the time to do any formal fund raising, but if anyone wants to bring toys and/or food for the needy we can do so

[Tartan Terror]

Do we have a start time yet to I can get a ferry reservation?

[trannyman]

I'd say a safe time would be noon

[Tartan Terror]

Ok in addition to the Hot Chocolate I will also be getting a Large hero. Im thining a 4 or 6 foot depending on how much other food we will have. Post up what you all are bringing. 

[james21]

So is noon the time that the doors will open or is someone going to be there earlier?

-James.

[Tartan Terror]

Ok the hero is ordered so you guys and gals better be hungry!!! Do we need plates and tools?


Will there be any Reindeer games?

[NatsCanAv]

Damm I really wish I could fly down but it is just not doable at this time.. You all have a great time and an even better holiday season.. Your canuk bro is there is spirit for sure.. And lord knows this holiday season we all need a little extra spirit!! cheers !!!!

Stan

Huggs to all the fine ladies..
Erin --- one of the finest club members of all time..
Karen --- the face book queen.. and a damm fine Av Owner to boot..
Mrs. G Man... Em.. I so miss you and the kids and the fellow you hang with.. I will darken your door soon .. I promise..

 

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

What should we bring, (I need advice ) #7

[NatsCanAv]

Cost of admission to MG.... Smile and healthy attitude!

I will pay shipping for "Av Brownies"   

[Web]

Don't forget any tables and chairs you can bring. I  usually bring 2 card tables, but where they are ....

Still looking though....

[Bee Sting]

Well I'm out. Been debating it over the past few days and the drive right now is just too far with the chitty weather we just got hit with so the cruise up probably wouldn't be much fun not top mention the crappy tires I have.
I did get my baby fixed already so that kewl 
Good news is I will have the next month or so off to do what ever 

Have fun guys.


Frankie can't wait to see ...o.k ride in that Avy and BTW thanks for the speaker offer I'll grab it hopefully at the next GTG. 

[bikerchic1977]

no promises but i'll see if i can steal err borrow some tables and chairs from work before i leave tonight.. i also decided that i'm gonna bring some buffalo chicken dip and loaded potato soup as well.. just cuz i've been cravin them lately... see y'all tomorrow!

[Tartan Terror]

Im all set for tomorrow. Gonna bring the sandwich, Cocco with adult additives, and my very thirsty self (Bet there are a few square bottles there!). Just got off the phone with Mark and we will have a little modding to do tomorrow as well. All excited here!!! 

[cadboy1]

We went to pick up a Christmas tree yesterday and the AV would not start after sitting for a week. I guees my parasitic drain still exists. Thank goodness for dual batteries. Flipped a switch and she started right up 

I have to start pulling fuses to find the culprit. But don't worry, I am still bringing Tartan Terror 

[cadboy1]

Scotty, I will head out around 9am tomorrow. That should get me at your house around 9:35 or so and should give us plenty of time to load up and get to the Ferry by 10:30 

[Tartan Terror]

Scotty, I will head out around 9am tomorrow. That should get me at your house around 9:35 or so and should give us plenty of time to load up and get to the Ferry by 10:30 

Roger that!

[princess03av]

I'm bring some lasagna
cant wait to see everyone, drive safely!!!

[bikerchic1977]

posting up from the monster garage.. the gang's all here.. 

[Italian Ava]

Holly is taking out the bake ziti and we are on our way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bikerchic1977]

figured i'd post these up here before i forgot...

Dirt Cake

1/2 c butter
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
1/2 c confectioner sugar
2 (3.5oz) pkgs vanilla instant pudding
3 1/2 c milk
1 (12oz) cool whip
1 (32 oz) pkg oreo's crushed (vanilla oreo's for cat litter cake)

Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar together. In large bowl, mix milk and pudding together. Add cream cheese mixture and cool whip to pudding (in the large bowl) and mix well. Layer crushed oreo's and pudding mixture in a pan, flower pot, cat box and try not to eat right away. Don't forget you can bury a few gummy worms for dirt or add a few 'shaped' tootsie rolls on top for cat litter.. mmmm! ;0)


Mashed Potato Soup

1/2 stick butter
1/2 c chopped onions
2 c mashed potatoes
1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c milk
1 teaspoon celery or seasoned salt
pepper to taste

Melt butter in pan and use to saute onions. Once the onions are soft add the rest of the ingredients. Stir to 're-mash' potatoes and heat throughly. Add crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream or whatever else you can think of as toppings. Makes 2-3 servings, increase as needed. (For the big crock pot I used tonight a did the recipe X's 4, but only used 6 cups of mashed potatoes and added a bag of those new steam in your microwave chunk potatoes to make it 8 cups and to add texture)


Buffalo Chicken Dip
stolen from Pat and Rich before they left CT

2 (10oz) cans of chunk chicken (from Costco usually) or 2 to 3 c precooked chicken breast
2 (8oz) pkgs cream cheese softened
1 c ranch dressing
3/4 c hot sauce
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar

Heat hot sauce, cream cheese and dressing until cream cheese is melted. Add chicken and cheddar cheese. You can either add half of the cheese now, then top with the remaining cheese when done to create a cheesey top layer or you can add all of the cheese now, which ever you prefer. I keep mine in a small crock pot which requires occasional stirring to keep well combined, so I just put all the cheese in at once.

I think that all y'all ask for.. if not lemme know and I'll post up..

off to bed now.. btw, it was an "official" MG gtg.. we left after 2am and enjoyed quite a few white outs.. i had a blast guys.. 

[princess03av]

Thanks Erin!!! 

Thanks Mark for a wonderful day - It was great to see everyone again!

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Always a pleasure guys (and ladies). Thanks again #7 & family

[Italian Ava]

Mark,
Thanks again we had a great time and your shop is AWESOME. Came too late for the dirtcake so I am glad to see the recipe was posted. Nice seeing everydody and meeting the some new AV drivers.
Frankie can you post recipe for AV Brownies?

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Mark,
Thanks again we had a great time and your shop is AWESOME. Came too late for the dirtcake so I am glad to see the recipe was posted. Nice seeing everybody and meeting the some new AV drivers.
Frankie can you post recipe for AV Brownies?

Hey frank, I didn't make the brownies (I wish I did), but If I remember correctly its Brownie followed by marshmellow spread (fluff) followed by choclate spread w/nuts #7

[Loggie]

more pix we need more pix

[bikerchic1977]

the av brownies were mrs gman's creation.. the toppings include rice krispies, chocolate, peanutbutter, marshmellows and some secret ingredients that she won't share..  but for some reason, ur always craving more... 

[Tartan Terror]

Poke and I are home and we had a blast. Quite a few white outs last night. I will get a few pics up later but honestly not a lot taken and even less postable!!!  

[trannyman]

Mashed Potato Soup

1/2 stick butter
1/2 c chopped onions
2 c mashed potatoes
1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c milk
1 teaspoon celery or seasoned salt
pepper to taste

Melt butter in pan and use to saute onions. Once the onions are soft add the rest of the ingredients. Stir to 're-mash' potatoes and heat throughly. Add crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream or whatever else you can think of as toppings. Makes 2-3 servings, increase as needed. (For the big crock pot I used tonight a did the recipe X's 4, but only used 6 cups of mashed potatoes and added a bag of those new steam in your microwave chunk potatoes to make it 8 cups and to add texture)

Can't wait till next time to see the new serving containers


Thanks everyone for coming. A fun time was had by all. I needed those white outs....just what the Dr ordered.

[bikerchic1977]

DR orders .. that makes me think of giving a specimen

[Jerseyshore]

Hey Gang,
   I am soo sorry i had to miss this GTG.  but it seems like you all had a great time.
Now as it was expained to me some time ago...........

  "Where are the Freak'en Pics ?"     I mean that in the nicest possable way.

[SRFNSNO]

Mark thanks For a Great time and the use of your shop!
Erin thanks For the Rooms Not having to drive home last night was a life saver. Room was Great.
Also to Whomever left the Thomas Train on my windshield late last night the Boy's thank you.

Again the entire family had a blast looking to cumming up again soon.

[Tartan Terror]

Mark thanks For a Great time and the use of your shop!
Erin thanks For the Rooms Not having to drive home last night was a life saver. Room was Great.
Also to Whomever left the Thomas Train on my windshield late last night the Boy's thank you.

Again the entire family had a blast looking to cumming up again soon.

Erin I could not agree more! Having the room made it possible for me to stay at the Garage for the good stuff and not have to bail early. Very cool! Thank you very much!!

[james21]

Ok who was it that I talked to about my triple flag mount at the party. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a dream, at least I think it wasn't. It does $uck that my memory is so bad, I really got to start using post-its. I just wanted to find out who it was, because there is a member selling theirs right now, never used. So if you still want one, I'd check it out.

-James.

[Tartan Terror]

Ok who was it that I talked to about my triple flag mount at the party. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a dream, at least I think it wasn't. It does $uck that my memory is so bad, I really got to start using post-its. I just wanted to find out who it was, because there is a member selling theirs right now, never used. So if you still want one, I'd check it out.

-James.

Frankie has one. Ordered it from a guy on the site here.

[james21]

Was it Frankie, I was thinking it was him, or you for some reason still not sure though. Because I remember going out to my truck with him, whoever him is.

-James.

[Tartan Terror]

Yes it was Frankie.

[Italian Ava]

James,

It was me Frank (Italian Ava). Frankie can have first dibs on it though. Xmas made money tight. James if another one comes up  PM me. THANKS!!!!!

[Tartan Terror]

James,

It was me Frank (Italian Ava). Frankie can have first dibs on it though. Xmas made money tight. James if another one comes up  PM me. THANKS!!!!!

I misunderstood the question. Frankie already has one. I thought james was asking who had one already.

[JJsnowking]

James,

It was me Frank (Italian Ava). Frankie can have first dibs on it though. Xmas made money tight. James if another one comes up  PM me. THANKS!!!!!

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,106195.0.html

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Hey guys, I got mine from Silverbudman and It's actually awesome.With his design you can disconnect the TFM from the actual mounts. I ordered mine without paint as I'm painting mine the same color as my truck #7

[Italian Ava]

Frankie can you post a pic. Also still nothing from our "BUDDY" in Arizona on the windows. He isn't returning any of my calls.

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Frankie can you post a pic. Also still nothing from our "BUDDY" in Arizona on the windows. He isn't returning any of my calls.

No problem heres a pic its small but I'll blow it up later. I gotta do the party thing

[Bee Sting]

  Anyone know if this will be happening again this year? 
We have a few Avys in need of upgrades. 

[Web]

Yes... it happens every year....

[Bee Sting]

Yes... it happens every year....

Sweet, we will definitely  be there 

[Troublemaker]

Maybe we could all head up there after Mastori's in December? 

[Bee Sting]

Maybe we could all head up there after Mastori's in December? 

sound like a plan. We could always  find a bates hotel for Friday night. I'd just have to check mspquest to see the drive distance if we left from here or new jersey.
Sorry haven't been able to figure out the caps on this darn iPhone. 

[Web]

It's the up arrow next to the Z.......

[Bee Sting]

Y :needhug

:

It's the up arrow next to the Z.......

  thanks 

[trannyman]

Anyone know if this will be happening again this year? 
We have a few Avys in need of upgrades. 

It's funny you should ask. I was thinking this weekend I would start posting something about this. I wanted to get an early jump on it this year. Given the tough economic times, I would like to have this years event be a fund raiser of some sort. Toys for Tots, etc...

[Bee Sting]

It's funny you should ask. I was thinking this weekend I would start posting something about this. I wanted to get an early jump on it this year. Given the tough economic times, I would like to have this years event be a fund raiser of some sort. Toys for Tots, etc...

that's to funny I was just thinking Mark's going to see this and ask who the heck brought this thread back 
I love the toys for tots idea, we will definitely help out with this. There is nothing like putting a smile on a kids face christmas morning. 

[trannyman]

We had 3 AVs full of toys a few years back and raised 1200 for a childrens hospital. It was so much fun to do.

[Bee Sting]

We had 3 AVs full of toys a few years back and raised 1200 for a childrens hospital. It was so much fun to do.

I'm really looking forward to this gtg, I really wanted to come up last year but had so much.going on then. Do you do any modding at this gtg?
I'll be sure to bring plenty of goodies 
 

[Duneit]

We had 3 AVs full of toys a few years back and raised 1200 for a childrens hospital. It was so much fun to do.

Was that the time with Santa in the old truck driving around or was that further back. That was fun.

Dave

[Bee Sting]

  were post whoring a 2008 thread   

[KevMack]

I really want to make it there this year. Last year I think it was on the same day as my company party.

[Duneit]

were post whoring a 2008 thread   

Thats because there is so much going on in CT, we have to go back to 2008....j/k.

D

[Bee Sting]

Thats because there is so much going on in CT, we have to go back to 2008....j/k.

D

  wait I don't think a laughing guy is proper etiquette. , but that is funny 

[trannyman]

Thats because there is so much going on in CT, we have to go back to 2008....j/k.

D

<<<<<<note to self...........don't invite Duneit to the holiday party. Bee don't let him know I typed this

[Bee Sting]

<<<<<<note to self...........don't invite Duneit to the holiday party. Bee don't let him know I typed this

Don't tell him what?  

[bonesaw]

So is a date set yet?

[Bee Sting]

So is a date set yet?

Your so pretty in pink 

[trannyman]

So is a date set yet?

I'm going to say Dec 19. I'm going to start a thread later and get a feel for dates. That one works best for me because its a non kid weekend. I'm sure my kids will be here for part of it anyway, but it makes it easier for me this way.

[Bee Sting]

O.K so if there is any modding here is my wish list. I have about $4000 or so 

Cold air intake
Ram hood
A 3" lift and a set of 34's 
4.10 gear ratio

[Bee Sting]

I'm going to say Dec 19. I'm going to start a thread later and get a feel for dates. That one works best for me because its a non kid weekend. I'm sure my kids will be here for part of it anyway, but it makes it easier for me this way.

  hopefully we can make this the biggest yet 

[Troublemaker]

I'm going to say Dec 19. I'm going to start a thread later and get a feel for dates. That one works best for me because its a non kid weekend. I'm sure my kids will be here for part of it anyway, but it makes it easier for me this way.

December 19th is Mastori's...  If this can be made later in the day, that's fine.  Would the 12th work better?

[KevMack]

December 19th is Mastori's...  If this can be made later in the day, that's fine.  Would the 12th work better?

It is later in the day, its a night time party.

[bonesaw]

I'm going to say Dec 19. I'm going to start a thread later and get a feel for dates. That one works best for me because its a non kid weekend. I'm sure my kids will be here for part of it anyway, but it makes it easier for me this way.

That should be good 

May have to come down early though

[james21]

Isn't usually a 24hr party.

-James.

[trannyman]

Isn't usually a 24hr party.

-James.

Could be even longer. We've had GTGs that started on a Friday and ended Monday morning

[Bee Sting]

Could be even longer. We've had GTGs that started on a Friday and ended Monday morning

  a 72 hr party?

[Troublemaker]

Will there be things to do for those not modding or helping out?

[bonesaw]

Your so pretty in pink 

[trannyman]

Will there be things to do for those not modding or helping out?

Yes....eat food ...have fun.......plan to laugh ALOT

[trannyman]

a 72 hr party?

Yes......we sleep on the floor. Some fell asleep in JSals AV while he was watching Star Wars. A few white outs were had that weekend too

For those who have never experienced a white out, it is uncontrollable laughter to the point where you cant breath or see

It's always a fun time

[Bee Sting]

Yes......we sleep on the floor. Some fell asleep in JSals AV while he was watching Star Wars. A few white outs were had that weekend too

For those who have never experienced a white out, it is uncontrollable laughter to the point where you cant breath or see

It's always a fun time

  JSal just told me about he and Butch watching Star Wars 

Should I bring an inhaler?

[Duneit]

<<<<<<note to self...........don't invite Duneit to the holiday party. Bee don't let him know I typed this

Ah ha!

[trannyman]

Ah ha!

[JJsnowking]

Yes......we sleep on the floor. Some fell asleep in JSals AV while he was watching Star Wars. A few white outs were had that weekend too

For those who have never experienced a white out, it is uncontrollable laughter to the point where you cant breath or see

It's always a fun time

Haha, and then I blasted Gary with that air horn to wake him up 

[bonesaw]

Haha, and then I blasted Gary with that air horn to wake him up 

Wasn't there some talk of someone waking up in their Av a few feet higher than when they fell asleep in it?

[SRFNSNO]

The 19th that is the Girls B-Day.

[Bee Sting]

The 19th that is the Girls B-Day.

Nancy's? Oh boy...

[KevMack]

The 18th is my 30th B-day!!! Lets do it!!!

[trannyman]

I guess this one will be an allnighter

[Bee Sting]

The 18th is my 30th B-day!!! Lets do it!!!

woohoo a reason to drink , but then again so is taking a shower, vacuuming and getting outta bed   

[bonesaw]

I guess this one will be an allnighter

I thought they always were

[james21]

So are we still doing this, this year?

-James.

[Troublemaker]

I'm hoping so...  looking forward to replacing the pinion seal on my AV!

I am jsut waiting for the official post about it, so I can edit the Mastori's post, and make a 2-fer for anyone that wants to attend both!

[princess03av]

ooooohhhhhhh MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Is there a date on this?  time maybe? I have no clue why I dont get emails on this stuff!!!  LOL

[Troublemaker]

Check the CT thread - he just posted the party for this year yesterday or the day before...  he's been busy!

[trannyman]

ooooohhhhhhh MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Is there a date on this?  time maybe? I have no clue why I dont get emails on this stuff!!!  LOL

Oh darn she saw this..........we were hoping you didnt see this so you wouldnt come.....but then I realized you still have the key so it's pointless.



It's this coming Saturday starting at noon and I hope you can make it. I havent seen you in a while

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

I'm going to really try everybody (there has just been too much on our plate these past couple of weekends).I;ll keep ya updated. #7

[princess03av]

that's it ===== party cancelled, princess isnt showing with the key to the monster garage!!!!  (feelings are hurt!!!!!!!!!!!!)    

what time is it starting and all that good stuff ---- what do we need to bring?