There has been a lot of talk about this Big Ass BBQ. Is anyone serious about traveling to St. Louis next summer if we had one?
I’m not wanting any commitments, but just get a feel for the possibilities. The weekend would be determined at a later date.
I’ll be there in spirit. Save me a burger.
I’ll be there.
Can we get a whip-round for a plane ticket?
With enuf notice, I’m pretty sure I’d be there.
I thought the weekend of July 4th would be good, as July 1st is a holiday in Canada. I think you’d get more Canuks in with that long weekend in both countries.
I will be there if I can–I am definitely interested.
I had to look up “whip-round”. I’ll throw in a buck to help.
To support the 11 liberals left in the USA, I will be there.
DJ: please go back to the beer and taxes post and let me know what you think.
PiB
I’d love to, but I’m a college student. I don’t know if I’ll be able to afford it, and my aunt and I are planning a trip to Scotland next summer.
Dude, I live like 12 miles from you, and work at the big fun-factory down the hill. You know I’ll be there, as long as there’s parking for my Street Glide.
tim
Which fun factory Tim?
Maybe we can give Kate the ol’ whip-around.
Hey Kate – if you need a ride, it’s only 700 miles out of my way…let me know.
Paul – OK…looks long…check back there tomorrow…I need to chew on that and I don’t have time right now. But thanks…looks interesting.
(Watch this…)
Maffu – There’ll be pie. Lots of pie…
LOL @ DJ
Not sure about pie, but there will be pork steaks. We’re famous for pork steaks around here. OK, we can have pie too. DJ’s in charge of pies.
OMG DJ! Did you just say ‘OK’ to Paul?
i’d be interested 😀 and i guess paul i’ll be there as the 2nd of 11 liberals; we must all live in fla 😛
*SOB*! I wanna go! I may have to look at selling a kidney. If you make in Paris or London next October I can come. Or in Oz anytime too! I’ll even make meat pies, sausage rolls, lamingtons and Pavlova!
I’ll be there.
I would love too, no idea if it would work or not. I live in western ny. If I cant go I would definitly send a gift in my stead.
would love to come but its 15,000 klms, i reckon it would be a good day. hope it comes together.
Isiah – you and I can have an east coast party. I guess that can include infidel.
I’d go. Since I used to live there it’ll be convenient and another reason.
I would soooo come! 😀
maybe ,I always wanted to check out the big arch too,Kate there are a few more Georgia people on here too it would be a small party but Im all for it
I’ll arrive and bring Gary and Infidel with me.
I’d be there! I ran across Bits & Pieces a few years ago and have been a devoted member ever since. I hardly every comment or post. I’m more of a click, get my laughs, and bounce kind of guy. I do like sharing some posts on my website though. Love it and the locals are funny. Great comments guys, seriously… we’re like a little family here. I’m just the quiet guy 😛
Scott – Well he did say the magic word, you know.
Mmm… pie…
Mmm… pork steaks…
(checks savings account)
*sigh*
Actually, if it was about this time next year (end of July, beginning of August) I might even be able to save the plane fare and, since I have the summers off work (from mid-july to beginning of september) it coud just work.
Stock up on pie and lager.
an idea kate, where are you from anyhow?
Pick me up on your way pas England
Doe Run
Tim
Oh yeah, Tim. Just down the road.
I like the idea a whole lot. I can’t commit just yet, St Louis is a little of the beaten path for me, but you never know.
Whereaouts in England Rainbow? I’m in Birmingham.
I just found this site so not sure a n00b is invited but since I happen to live in St.Louis it wouldn’t be that far to travel. Also both my grill and my smoker have wheels!
/waves hello to Janet from Yelp
Steve, Sure you’re invited. All the B&P readers are. But you just have to promise to sorta behave.
If you plan for it to be on July 4th, I would be there. But we would probably leave around 8:00 or so to see the fireworks on the riverfront under the arch.
I will definitely check on air fare and accommodation and I’ll have to start saving my canuck bucks now. Pfffttt, it’s only 2400 miles and 46 hours driving time. Piece of cake. (or pie for Maffu)
Having been to STL before, I am aware of how hot it gets there, maybe even worse than ATL. Maybe if you do it late in August around the steel guitar convention, I would consider it. And no, I don’t play.
MikeF, my feelings are hurt. I’d be happy to join the Georgia gang.
BEHAVE????
Oh sh1t.
“sorta” behave!
Just kinda sorta, DJ, kinda sorta.
Although I’m fairly new to this site and no way I could make it to the BBQ anyways, I think it sounds like a great idea.
For those considering the trip, do it for the pork steak alone. There’s something about a grilled pork steak that’s just magical. While you’re in the STL area, try the toasted ravioli with a pineapple Vess too. Check out the STL Zoo if you have time, its free.
I’m in S. IL and my sister and her family live in STL so we visit often. Went to the Mills a few weeks ago and picked up some cool stuff for my dad at Cabela’s.
Lots to do in STL so I say go to the BBQ if you can.
Chef, since you’re in Southern Illinois and come to STL often why do you say “no way”?
Pineapple Vess… it’s been a while since I had one, but they’re still available. Not sure how they go with pork steaks though. I think I’ll stick with beer.
Maffu I am a stones throw cross the small pond in Dublin. Pick me up as well as Rainbow on the way over across big pond!
Hi Another Janet, my brother lives over your way, in Trim, Co. Meath. We’ll swing by and grab you up on the way.
We’re all goin’ on a… summer holidayyy…
(* looks up prices of double-decker buses *)
I’d be there
From Fort Worth
Heck yeah I’m ready…Be watching for you Mike.
HELL YEA !!!!!!!!!!!! Road Trip!!! I’ll even throw in a keg or two!!
hell yea,,im jus over here in indiana, short thro fer me, ill bring goodies,
Isiah, I’m in Baltimore. But I think we should show up at Infidel’s place because i really, really miss Georgia.
I’d be down. Only if you (jonco) have attending a cardinals game planned so I can see DeRosa.
Seriously though, that would be far travels for just one day, I’d want to make a road trip out of it.
Sorry Jonco, hope my “no way” didn’t come across as rude. My brother has an annual BBQ/fish fry on the 4th. It started out just as a family event but as the years go by, the crowd had grown. Its all you can eat brats,pork steak, bass, catfish and everything else you could want.
So, I should have said I had a previous engagement.
Chef, It didn’t come across as rude, I just didn’t understand since you were so close.
Sounds like a hoot – however, our traveling days are pretty much over.
My work (retired now) has taken us coast to coast and we’re pretty much sick of the road. Sorry, bro.
There would be a good possibility that I’d be there since I’m just on the other side of the state (KC Area).