Look forward to it Fitz! :happydance:

Might be doing some last minute Z prepping so I don't think I will be able to make it. Got an alignment this past weekend, but it seems like I need a wheel balancing too. If I have some things that might need to be packed in your truck Steve, I will let you know ahead of time.

I will have the meal schedule finalized today. Sorry for the delay. I've been incredibly busy.

Also, removed Dana from the list. She has had some medical issues pop up again and will have to sit this year out.

Hope everything is okay with her bud. :(

:iagree:

Sorry to hear that man

Sorry to hear about Dana missing ZDAYZ again. Our thoughts/prayers are with her!

BTW... I will not be making the trip down with the caravan on Sunday. I will be on the caravan for the return trip... at least through breakfast.

Dinner schedule:

Sunday night - Jon & Pat - Steak
Monday night - Jon & Pat - Pig Roast (Cuban style)
Tuesday night - Aniceh - Salmon & roasted potatoes
Wednesday night - Jay - Grilled chicken wings
Thursday night - Steve - Pan seared salmon
Friday & Saturday - ZDayZ Banquet Dinners

Dai & Lady Dai will be doing lunch on Thursday or Saturday. Lunch for the rest of the week will be determined on the fly.

Let me know if this works for you guys.

If folks are wondering what additional items they can bring, the following are things that are welcome:

- Cups (red solo types)
- Extra charcoal (we have plenty of lighter fluid)
- Bottled water or any other drinks you want to bring
- Bag ice
- Chips and dip
- Condiments (mayo, ketchup, mustard, etc)
- Any other side dish items (potato salad, cole slaw, pickles, veggies, sliced cheese)
- Extra burger and hotdog buns
- Aluminum foil

If you plan to bring any of those items, post it up here so others will see it and can choose something that isn't already being brought or picked up while there.

Stuff Still onHand from Last Year......
 

We actually still have a lot of items left over from last year that I'll load into the truck next week.

- Cups (Red Solos) - got plenty
- Eating Utensils - knives, forks, & spoons (Clear Plastic & Sturdy) - got plenty
- Aluminum Banquet Cooking/Serving pans - Stack of 21 ea. - I think that is plenty
- Two ea. large Salt & Pepper grinders (both are almost full)
- Some misc iced tea bags & instant coffee packets.

Sorry I couldn't make the planning get-together yesterday. I've been crazy busy with work and side projects.

Works for me. If people don't want salmon twice in one week I could do some sort of mustard roasted cod (with creme fraiche, shallots, and capers) instead. I'd just need some heads up so I could procure the required ingredients.

Also, to support (and extend the benefit of) the pig roast, I'd be happy to bring some black beans (canned, of course, but they could easily be made into a cuban-style thing, if desired), rice, tortillas, cheese, sour cream, salsa, etc. That would make for some robust meals for all throughout the week, and a pretty hearty option for those of us that prefer not to eat the roast pig (beans and rice are a complete protein, after all!).

Aniceh, I personally am fine with salmon twice but the cod sounds wonderful as well.

As far as black beans go, I have about eight cans of the Goya brand black beans, but if you want to bring extra rice that is fine as well as the other items, (cheese, tortillas, sour cream, salsa). I believe you and I are on the same page as far as Pork tacos and burritos during the week. If you want to pick that up in Bryson City at the market there that will help you from having to worry about toting it down in a cooler. Either way works. Thanks!

I'm going to make grilled chicken thighs in a couple different flavors, probably some grilled veggies or roasted asparagus and maybe some boxed rice pilaf thing to go along with it.

I think we should also add paper towels, paper plates, trash bags, etc to the list as well. Also aluminum foil.

I'll probably make a meatloaf in addition to the salmon on Thursday to give people more options.

As long as it's Dana's recipe. :yum:

She came up with a new one that is even better so I'll see if I can replicate it.

I have a box of contractor trash bags, stack of plates too. Will add foil and paper towels.

So... Our plan was to make roasted pork for sandwiches for the lunch.hrmmm. Do i need to change?

You can feed us whatever you want. :yum:

I think we're gonna have enough cuban pork to feed us for days after Jon's Monday night meal :yum:

well shoot. let me try and rethink a item.

Maybe some lobster tails? ;)

I don't know if I'd be trusting mountain lobster.

is that anything like mountain oyster?

I wouldnt trust myself with shellfish. ya'll gonna catch some kinda new disease!

btw, how many people can we expect to participate for the shared meals? AKA who am i feeding!

My guess is maybe 10-12 of us from MAZOC any from the ZATL crew that stalks our home base haha

Forgot to mention, but if any of you non-NOVA people joining us on the Caravan need a place to stay on Saturday night I have some couch and floor space available. Just let me know.

I have couch and floor space as well. Both Steve and I are about 5 mins from the meetup location at the Starbucks in Fair Lakes.

ZDayZ Class VI Run Tomorrow.......
 

So, let me know if there are any last minute Class VI requests as I'm making my final Ft. Belvoir Class VI Pre MAZOC 2015 run tomorrow after I leave the office. Since I'm in-capable of "original thought" it will be a magnum of Grey Goose, and a magnum of Maker's Mark. Jay as I told you on Sat, I'm also loading up a 3/4 full magnum of Woodford Reserve that no one in my house apparently likes. If there are any "special requests" let me know and I'll pick it up if it's available......although it might have to ride in back with "the pig".........

No special requests from me but I do have a rack of wine that I'll never drink on my own. I'll post a list of what I have later.

I'm brgining a couple bottles of 100 proof Stoli (blue and silver label).

Here is the list. Got all of these on wine tasting trip ofsome of VA's wineries and vineyards. Mostly white wines. My dad drank most of the reds. :shakes head: :bowrofl: Let me know if there is any thing you guys want me to bring. :tup:

Barboursville Vineyards
-2006 Octagon: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc blend
-2009 Chardonnay Reserve
-2006 Malvaxia Passito: Desert wine

New Kent Winery
-2008 Chardonnay Reserve

Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery
-2008 Traminette

White Fences Vineyards
-2008 Meteor Glow: Chardonel

Oak Crest Vineyard & Winery
-Moonlight Sonata: white table wine

Athena Vineyards & Winery
-Lighthouse White Wine: Seyval Blanc

Horton Vineyards
-Chateau De Cabin: Strawberry wine

Speaking of non-MAZOC people, Chris Grigg is looking to meet up with us on the way there. Some where near the 64 81 interchange. Trying to nail down a specifc location.

That shouldn't be too difficult to manage. But I fear our Caravan may travel too slow for Chris. :icon17:

I was thinking that too! :bowrofl:

Yep, got a slow a$$ Dodge Ram pulling a Bass Boat pulling up the rear - can do up to 80, but THAT would be breaking the law so I'll be following the posted speed limit......(or pretty close....):yum:

Can I confirm that someone has an extra radio that I can borrow? If not, I can borrow one from Ron (yes, he's still alive) before Sunday.

Shhhh. Don't let them know.

I was talking about some other Ron. Go back to your cave before anyone notices. :ugh2: