Post by: Fierofool on July 30, 2019, 04:03:32 pm
This picnic is for everyone, especially family. You don't have to be a dues paid member to attend. Each person or family is asked to bring a dish. The club usually buys the meats and buns but members bring all the side dishes.
If you are a casual browser of our website and canpt post because you're not registered and would like to join us, email us at GeorgiaFieroClub@Gmail.Com You are certainly welcome.
Our official start time is 12 Noon and we have the pavilion until 5 PM. On the same day, the city holds a yard sale on 4th Avenue. This usually covers 2 full blocks and 4th Avenue is closed to traffic. Our pavilion is not a part of the yard sale area and there is free access with our vehicles.
Below are a few pictures of the area.
From Burel Park in front of City Hall. The pavilion can be seen in the distance, across a main road that separates it from the yard sale.
Looking through Burel Park from the area of the pavilion. The Police Department is about halfway down the block.
Looking at the Whistlestop Shops from the pavilion grounds. The shops are a mixture of small shops with foods, hand made jewelry and crafts, clothing, photography, and many other items. There are 11 shops and each provides a different service or product. There is also a restroom in that area.
On the opposite corner of the block is a fully fenced children's park and playground.
Each person is asked to bring a dish and serving utensils for that dish if required.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 30, 2019, 06:01:59 pm
The question now is, who plans to attend?
Of course, this is 3 months away, but we should start a list of who is bringing what.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 03, 2019, 03:52:08 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 15, 2019, 06:17:06 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 27, 2019, 08:10:05 am
Post by: scottb on August 27, 2019, 12:12:20 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 27, 2019, 01:58:51 pm
Post by: scottb on August 27, 2019, 05:31:04 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 24, 2019, 12:58:01 pm
Please don't make this a guys-only event. Bring the ladies along and the children, too. There are other things for your interest if you get bored with car talk. Community flea market across the street, curio shops across the street and a children's playground on the other corner of the block.
We have a nice grassy area around the pavilion to display our cars for the hundreds of people that will be within view of us. It's good exposure for the club.
Post by: Fierofool on September 25, 2019, 12:19:58 pm
If you would, please post here with the number of people in your party who will be attending the cookout. I will plan for 2 hamburgers and 2 hot dogs for each person. If each person brings a side dish, there should be no reason for anyone to leave hungry.
Please let us know by the weekend of October 5 and 6.
If you want, you can even post the side dish you will bring.
Mike and Pat, tell me which if any of these items the club should buy.
I'll mark things out if they are selected by anyone.
Things needed:
Mustard MikeMac
Mayonnaise MikeMac
Vidalia Onions
Hot Dog Chili
(Someone can make and bring dip) Pat
Tea
Deserts---Scott
Ice to chill drinks and for drink cups
As of 10-09-2019, I have spent $138.98 for the above picnic supplies plus $50 for the pavilion.
Post by: TopNotch on September 25, 2019, 02:55:13 pm
I think the club should supply plasticware, plates, napkins, etc., so they are all the same.
Edit: Just found out that my daughter can't come.
Post by: MikeMac on September 25, 2019, 04:35:59 pm
I will be there with my Wife.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 25, 2019, 06:11:51 pm
Post by: MikeMac on September 25, 2019, 08:50:45 pm
The home page should probably be updated to advise about the pucnic.
It has been showing on my view of the home page for quite some time. Not sure about that.
Post by: Fierofool on September 25, 2019, 09:19:36 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 25, 2019, 09:20:26 pm
See below:
Meetings are every 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30pm.
The meetings are at
GALAXY DINER
3320 HENDERSON MILL RD
ATLANTA, GA 30341
Phone: (770) 723-9555
Information Page
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 25, 2019, 09:21:42 pm
I haven't looked at the home page on my phone but on all my other devices, it's showing on the home page. I think it's in the calendar, too.
Just the calendar thing. When we did the tech session in place of the meeting, there was a change made to the home page.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 25, 2019, 09:23:06 pm
To all members and non-members, this annual picnic is a family affair. Even if you're just an occasional browser of our website, you're welcome to come. Just bring a side dish of some kind.
Question. How will the non-members and occasional browsers let you know they're coming?
Post by: Fierofool on September 25, 2019, 09:31:15 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 28, 2019, 12:47:34 pm
I can bring both sliced and diced onions. I can get the condiments at Costco or Sam's Club. Mayo, mustard, relish etc.
I will be there with my Wife.
Will this be your wife's first time at a Fiero event?
Post by: MikeMac on September 28, 2019, 02:38:47 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 28, 2019, 02:40:58 pm
Post by: pgackerman on September 29, 2019, 09:42:07 pm
Right now, I can give you a firm maybe for Oct 12th.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 29, 2019, 09:44:52 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 01, 2019, 10:30:22 pm
Post by: TopNotch on October 02, 2019, 09:36:52 am
Does anyone have a large cooler in which we can ice down soda and tea? Mike is bringing a styrofoam cooler for ice for our drinks.I think I have one. Have to check this evening.
Post by: Fierofool on October 03, 2019, 08:30:04 am
Mike and wife
Scott and Leigh-Anne
Pat
Me
Roger and Brenda
Paul and Tina- maybe
Jason
Post by: Raydar on October 03, 2019, 09:32:24 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 04, 2019, 04:44:21 pm
DeShoe? Richard? GTX?
I have to be honest. 6 people? Sounds like my supper table.
Post by: Fierofool on October 04, 2019, 05:42:59 pm
John will be there
Currently
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 04, 2019, 05:48:08 pm
Too bad Anita can't make it. I really enjoyed my brief conversation with her.
How about Ron768 and wife?
I wonder if Paul M. would come?
Post by: Fierofool on October 04, 2019, 06:02:32 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 04, 2019, 06:07:43 pm
Post by: scottb on October 04, 2019, 08:39:16 pm
Things needed:Ketchup MikeMacMikeMac
Mustard MikeMac
Mayonnaise MikeMac
OnionsRelishMikeMacPotato SaladRoger and Brenda
Tomatoes
Lettuce
Hot Dog Chili
Chips
(Someone can make and bring dip)PlasticwareThe club will provide eating and drinking materials
Paper plates and styrofoam bowls
Napkins
Solo Cups
Soda and TeaSlawJohn P.
Beans
DesertsPineapple Paradise PieCharlie
How much sand do you need for the desert?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 04, 2019, 08:44:37 pm
Post by: scottb on October 04, 2019, 08:52:35 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 04, 2019, 10:37:31 pm
1 12 oz. tub of cool whip
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, fully drained.
2 8 or 9 inch graham cracker pie crusts. With either there will be enough left over that the kids (you) can lick the bowl.
toasted coconut.
Place cool whip, sweetened condensed milk, and drained, crushed pineapple into a bowl and mix well.
I have been unable to find toasted coconut so I use a baking sheet covered with no-stick foil. Sprinkle coconut evenly on the foil and place in the oven at 250 until lightly browned.
Place cool whip and pineapple mix into the pie shells and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 04, 2019, 10:54:04 pm
Starting to shape up.
Post by: Fierofool on October 07, 2019, 11:21:39 am
Post by: TopNotch on October 07, 2019, 11:48:05 am
Post by: Fierofool on October 07, 2019, 11:57:45 am
If you're getting readymade, maybe a couple of varieties. Also, if you will, slice the tomatoes. I'm not bringing any sharp knives.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 08, 2019, 06:39:05 pm
How much sand do you need for the desert?
Lots of choices for desert: Black Rock, Death Valley, Mojave, Sonoran...
Post by: scottb on October 08, 2019, 08:32:07 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 08, 2019, 08:38:58 pm
Post by: pgackerman on October 09, 2019, 02:06:38 pm
Right now, I can give you a firm maybe for Oct 12th.
Have to change this to no. Have fun without us.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 09, 2019, 05:55:43 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 09, 2019, 07:01:36 pm
If no one brings a desert, there's a rock quarry about a mile away where we can get lots of sand. :P
Who has room for desert, anyway?
Post by: scottb on October 09, 2019, 07:11:46 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 09, 2019, 07:50:29 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 11, 2019, 10:36:54 am
Post by: MikeMac on October 11, 2019, 04:10:44 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 11, 2019, 04:39:40 pm
Post by: Budgetman72 on October 11, 2019, 04:58:08 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 11, 2019, 05:12:34 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 11, 2019, 05:22:49 pm
Yeah, at noon the forecast was for mid 70's and no rain until the afternoon or evening, if any rain at all.
It looked good, like 10% chance, last I looked.
Post by: Budgetman72 on October 11, 2019, 08:44:43 pm
Roger and Brenda are bringing potato salad. How about Tostitos round chips and some cheese dip made with Velveeta and RO*TEL? 1 can of RO*TEL Original to 1 pound of melted Velveeta.
Will do!
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 12, 2019, 07:09:56 am
Post by: Fierofool on October 12, 2019, 08:10:25 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 12, 2019, 08:16:41 am
Post by: TopNotch on October 12, 2019, 07:08:55 pm
The Aerodonamic car is back on the road
I don't think this is a normal Fiero nose badge...
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 12, 2019, 08:21:13 pm
Post by: scottb on October 12, 2019, 09:06:16 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 12, 2019, 09:13:02 pm
Lots of people passing by giving good signals, blowing their horns, yelling compliments and even stopping. It was pretty good exposure for the club.
After charging the camera batteries, I ended up forgetting to take it.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 12, 2019, 09:16:10 pm
After charging the camera batteries, I ended up forgetting to take it.
Almost everyone has a phone with a camera.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 12, 2019, 09:18:20 pm
How did Mrs MikeMac like the picnic and ride in the Fiero?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 12, 2019, 09:19:01 pm
Its not, you're seeing a shadow
It's my specialty.
Post by: Fierofool on October 13, 2019, 12:04:44 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 13, 2019, 06:23:13 am
Post by: pgackerman on October 13, 2019, 08:28:57 am
Nice pics. Sorry we couldn't make it.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 13, 2019, 09:12:09 am
I haven't looked at the home page on my phone but on all my other devices, it's showing on the home page. I think it's in the calendar, too.
Just the calendar thing. When we did the tech session in place of the meeting, there was a change made to the home page.
I saw this on the home page, yesterday. I see that several other things have also been fixed.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 14, 2019, 06:46:38 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 14, 2019, 08:50:55 pm
Today, I took a pack of 6 Bubba Burgersl and a pack of 8 buns, 8 hot dogs and a pack of 8 buns, and a bunch of sliced onions to an elderly couple. I forgot the baked beans so tomorrow I will return with a quart container of BBQ Baked Beans. This reminded me that I forgot to get some of Brenda's potato salad to bring home.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 14, 2019, 09:01:28 pm
Baked beans are also good--if you get the right brand. Some brands are either too much or too little of something. My wife puts the beans in a pan, then takes the corn on the cob out of the steamer, wraps the corn in foil with lots of butter, then puts the corn and beans both into the grill, which burns apple chips. She dumps bacon grease on the fire, and closes the grill. About 10 minutes later, it's all ready to eat.
No deviled eggs?
Post by: Fierofool on October 14, 2019, 10:10:50 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 15, 2019, 08:14:05 am
I'm happy that the ladies all decided to join us.
I still felt like they didn't have a great deal to "do", or ways to interact.
Apparently, yard sales are the way to get the ladies to attend.
Post by: scottb on October 15, 2019, 10:10:14 am
Post by: MikeMac on October 15, 2019, 01:38:48 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 15, 2019, 04:03:07 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 15, 2019, 06:37:02 pm
But there was only 1 in attendance. .... I didnt tell her the yardssle was cancelled until we were on the way
Well, I'm sure everyone appreciated that she came.
What did she say, when you told her that the yard sale was cancelled?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 15, 2019, 06:42:13 pm
I messed up and told my wife the yard sale had cancelled. So I wasn't surprised that she didn't make much effort to come to the picnic after having to go into work to check why the alarm had gone off. Seems like they should send a cop to check that rather than have someone else check on it that isn't allowed to carry a gun on the property. School board rules.....
Bored people make bad decisions?
Sometimes, while driving down the road, I see people making BBQ. Now, who else that me could they be making it for? So, I reward their efforts. I've met a lot of people, that way.
I have purchased stuff at a yard sale, but most of the stuff is just someone else's junk. Estate sales are more worthwhile. At least you're looking through stuff they wanted to keep, rather than stuff they wanted to throw away.
Post by: Fierofool on October 16, 2019, 02:18:31 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 16, 2019, 07:15:43 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 16, 2019, 08:16:24 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 16, 2019, 08:18:16 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 17, 2019, 10:41:19 am