VT Ullrfest 2008: October 20th!

**road trip** · 10-15-2007, 12:27 PM

Have a great time, everybody... Chicago last weekend... and Munich next weekend. I'll once again raise a pint glass from a distance.

**scarlet begonias** · 10-15-2007, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by BeanDip4All

I went and ordered the plaque for the ski chair at an art store downtown today. It's going to read:

Nils Nissen
1975-2007
"change for a nickle?"

also got it on special plastic that is weatherproof (apparently- better than metal even!). So it should look cool

picking it up on Friday before heading up

that, and a couple dozen NYC bagels of course!

Good stuff C! Sorry I missed your text earlier about that... Good 'ole VT... you only get cell service 1/2 the time!

Bring LOTS of salt and everything bagels...they are my favorite!

**mnflyfish** · 10-15-2007, 01:57 PM

I'm so jealous, I wish I could just hop on a plane and head out there. Will be toasting by my own fire pit with a cold Leinie's and pretending I'm there.

I hope you know that we all hold you guys personally responsible for the amt of snow we see this year!

Jay

**jepilot** · 10-15-2007, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by BeanDip4All

\ that, and a couple dozen NYC bagels of course!

Be sure to save a couple bagels for this

EDIT: Are Yeungling and Rolling Rock available in VT? I know when I go out west, it's hit or miss in different towns.

**Phall** · 10-15-2007, 03:38 PM

rolling rock is, ling isnt

**skiingsamurai** · 10-15-2007, 04:16 PM

bring as much yeungling as can fit in your car, I will drink it. Its such a shame I cant buy my favorite beer up here

**jepilot** · 10-15-2007, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by skiingsamurai

bring as much yeungling as can fit in your car, I will drink it. Its such a shame I cant buy my favorite beer up here

that's what it shall be.

**H-man** · 10-16-2007, 05:15 AM

Originally Posted by BeanDip4All

I went and ordered the plaque for the ski chair at an art store downtown today. It's going to read:

Nils Nissen
1975-2007
"change for a nickle?"

also got it on special plastic that is weatherproof (apparently- better than metal even!). So it should look cool

picking it up on Friday before heading up

that, and a couple dozen NYC bagels of course!

Most excellent!

See you all Saturday afternoon/night.

**snowsprite** · 10-16-2007, 06:33 AM

It's getting close folks, and I'm still not sure about something...

Who is bringing the maple syrup, feathers and jelly beans?

Sprite

**KnuckleDragger** · 10-16-2007, 06:39 AM

Maple syrup shouldn't be hard to get last minute - it is Vermont after all. You would think that stuff grows on trees up there.

**snowsprite** · 10-16-2007, 06:42 AM

Yes, but we need a vat of it KD.

Sprite

**soul_skier** · 10-16-2007, 06:52 AM

I don't know about maple syrup, but I am thinking amaretto, 151, some sort of light beer and a jug of carlo rossi will make the trek down from burlington

after bushwaker's performance last year I feel the need to redeem young folks the world over

**snowsprite** · 10-16-2007, 07:04 AM

Yum!!! Amaretto and coffee...perfect for a chilly fall evening. Just had one of those last nite, in fact.

You're doing a good job so far of redeeming, soul_skier!

Sprite

**BeanDip4All** · 10-16-2007, 07:12 AM

looks like we might go hiking sat am instead of a ride, just cuz the mathematician is currently without a bike... and not sure if i can throw mine in the car anyways.

i made a thread looking for suggestions of good hikes close to ludlow if anyone has some?

thank you

C

**train07** · 10-16-2007, 07:44 AM

Healdville Trail. I mention it in the other thread. Great hike. Very Close to Sprite's.

Originally Posted by soul_skier

I don't know about maple syrup, but I am thinking amaretto, 151, some sort of light beer and a jug of carlo rossi will make the trek down from burlington

I'm beginning to like this kid, but you still have to pass the tool test.

**scarlet begonias** · 10-16-2007, 08:22 AM

Sprite what kind of food stuffs you need people to bring??

Everyone is required to bring 1 lb. of bacon as payment for attendance.

**BD4A is not bringing her road bike. I think this officially means a Mtn. Bike ride is in order. There is a great loop near Sprite's house. Weather should be pretty decent.**

**snowsprite** · 10-16-2007, 08:57 AM

Well, I have a hudge-ass pork roast I'm marinating and a ginormous package of italian sausage. I also have cheese/cracker/grape nibbly stuff (obligatory hostess platters will be stylistically produced).

Whatever you guys bring I will throw on the grill. Except your first-borns. There will be no human sacrifices at this party. I have had no problems w/Vermont's Finest and I intend to keep it that way.

I think it's fair to say that offerings of bacon, grillable food, corn on the cob, and other munchies we can throw on the buffet table will be appreciated.

Oh, we need cream cheez for the bagels (or are you bringing that, Court?).

And...if we start running out of food or booze, Shaws and beer places are right around the corner.

Sprite

PS...Who's showing up on Friday nite (raise your hand)?

**jepilot** · 10-16-2007, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by bumpskier

Sprite what kind of food stuffs you need people to bring??

Everyone is required to bring 1 lb. of bacon as payment for attendance.

**BD4A is not bringing her road bike. I think this officially means a Mtn. Bike ride is in order. There is a great loop near Sprite's house. Weather should be pretty decent.**

Yes. Sprite, what should we bring? We'll either be packing a cooler or picking up stuff once we get up there Friday night. I won't be able to keep as much beer as I'm bringing cold for the duration of the drive, so I'm guessing we'll pick up ice on the way? PM me if you think of anything specific. The lady and I are getting stoked. We're both bringing mtn. bikes, and some trail riding would be nice, but we'll both enjoy a hike if we go that route.
-jepilot

**snowsprite** · 10-16-2007, 09:10 AM

Oh yeah...ice and coolers will be a good thing. Isn't there something interesting you guys eat down there in PA? Bring that, we will put it on the grill.

Actually, we could probably use some salsa and chips to keep the drunks at bay while I cook and build a chair.

And flashlights. We can see by the light of the bonfire but it's dark in them thar hills...

Anyone who has a camping lantern we can hang up or something--bring that too pleez.

Or if you are an electrician and can fix my porch light/install the new light fixture I purchased at home depot...well that's even better!

Sprite

**Right Coaster** · 10-16-2007, 09:25 AM

Sprite--

I'll bring chips/salsa and veggies/hummus for the masses, along with bacon, beef, booze, etc.

Do you need wood for the fire?

**skiingsamurai** · 10-16-2007, 09:26 AM

sounds like this has the makings of a total shit show

**snowsprite** · 10-16-2007, 09:35 AM

We're all set wit the wood!

Oh, and also...We are still doing this if it rains--a la "Woodstock." No crying or pussies allowed.

You just drink more beer, throw another log on the bonfire, and it's fine, baby!

Sprite

**jepilot** · 10-16-2007, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by snowsprite

Bring a sleeping bag dood and crash on the couch or any available bed at chez Sprite.

You guys are gonna have to duke it out over the beds b/c I think officially we sleep 12. There's a lotta floor space though. And a chicken coop out back (I'm not kidding)

Oh, this is gonna be fun!!

Sprite

Looks like the "Mrs" and I are coming up Friday night. We'll be able to help prepare for the festivities.

**FrankZappa** · 10-16-2007, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by snowsprite

... There will be no human sacrifices at this party...

[sigh] so disappointed...

This shindig was looking so snow promising until this point.

How 'bout a lamb? Do you have any lambs? Word on the street is that Ullr might settle for a goat, but it'll have to be a virgin.