Pennsylvania SHINDIG!!! by MyOrangeHat

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Originally posted by MyOrangeHat:
As always, for information check out my website: www.myorangehat.citymax.com

*bump again today* And I thought I would mention that there is a message board at MoH's Shindig site. People who are coming/thinking of coming should sign up and get involved. This is a big undertaking here. Read up, introduce yourself, and see how you can help make this Shindig great! All of your fellow Browncoats benefit!

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"My office! Burgled! Plundered! Purloined! Ha ha ha...loins."

-- Phil Sebben, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

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Friday, September 17, 2004 3:13 PM

~Mini Update~

Pictures of the farm have been added to the website. You can find them here:
http://www.myorangehat.citymax.com/FarmPictures.html

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Sunday, September 19, 2004 4:36 AM

~Website Update~
The Saturday schedule has been posted. A few slight shifts in schedule are still possible. I will post(here, OB, and at shindig site) if I have to change something.
http://www.myorangehat.citymax.com/Schedule.html

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Sunday, September 19, 2004 4:59 AM

Just a quick question about the bao. Actually more of a favor to ask you than a question. I was reading some bao recipes online and saw that they use oyster, which is fine. When you buy the bao can you please ask whether they use mussels or escargot as well? Because I really really want to try the bao but I have an EXTREME allergy to mussels and escargot.
If you can't ask or they don't know, that is okay too, I'll just avoid eating the bao. Thanks. :)

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Sunday, September 19, 2004 4:43 PM

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By the by, what's the current head-count for the shindig? Just to get a ball-park idea of how many bao we might be needing-- if you like the idea, that is.

I love the idea! :D

So far I have 29 confirmed attending and 6 tentative.

Make that 30 confirmed. :)

I don't have you on the list of people staying at my house. Are you pitching a tent, driving back and forth or do you have a hotel room? Not trying to be nosey. I just am trying to keep track of everything so that I don't have 30 extra browncoats without rooms that are trying to sleep in my bathtub.

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Sunday, September 19, 2004 5:03 PM

Tethys,
I don't have you written down as an RSVP yet. Are you still planning on coming? If so, are you camping, commuting or staying at a hotel?
(All spaces in my house are full)

Please get back to me and let me know ASAP. I'm trying to keep track of everything so that I plan for enough people. You all need things to eat and drink. I want to make sure I have enough to feed you. :)

Thanks,
MOH

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Sunday, September 19, 2004 5:07 PM

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Originally posted by WalterPipp:
You're about 30 minutes away from Harleysville.

Okay, I'm 99% sure that you RSVP-ed and now I can't find the email or post that said you had.
If you are in fact coming, can you humor me and RSVP again please? I need to know where you are staying (hotel, camping, or commuting) and how many people you are bringing.
Thanks so much! :D

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Sunday, September 19, 2004 5:11 PM

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Originally posted by dietcoke:
So, I've ordered the box set and await its arrival. My husband will be forced to sit and watch at least the pilot. That will determine if he joins me at the shindig.

Keep me posted on the plans!

Look forward to meeting fellow Browncoats.

Okay just wanted to make sure you are up to date on all info. Check www.myorangehat.citymax.com for the most up to date info.

Are you definitely coming?
If so:
How many people are you bringing?
Where are you staying(hotel, camping, commuting)? (my house is already full)

Please let me know. Thanks :)

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Sunday, September 19, 2004 5:11 PM

CLANDESTINY

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Originally posted by MyOrangeHat:
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Originally posted by Clandestiny:
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Originally posted by MyOrangeHat:
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Originally posted by zayzo:
By the by, what's the current head-count for the shindig? Just to get a ball-park idea of how many bao we might be needing-- if you like the idea, that is.

I love the idea! :D

So far I have 29 confirmed attending and 6 tentative.

Make that 30 confirmed. :)

I don't have you on the list of people staying at my house. Are you pitching a tent, driving back and forth or do you have a hotel room? Not trying to be nosey. I just am trying to keep track of everything so that I don't have 30 extra browncoats without rooms that are trying to sleep in my bathtub.

Oh, of course -- I didn't realize, my apologies. I will be staying in a hotel room with some other attendees, and it's all arranged.

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"Take my love, take my land, take my wife -- please." -- Henny Youngman performs the Firefly Theme.

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Sunday, September 19, 2004 5:23 PM

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Originally posted by Clandestiny:
Oh, of course -- I didn't realize, my apologies. I will be staying in a hotel room with some other attendees, and it's all arranged.

No need to apologize. I'm just trying to get a head-count right now. And I'm trying to make sure that everyone has a place to stay worked out (to avoid the sleeping in bathtub scenario ;p)
Okay, you're on the list now. :)

-MOH

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Sunday, September 19, 2004 6:55 PM

NOOCYTE

Just FYI, I'll be bringing a tent which will fit two people (three if they're friendly-like), as well as a couple of spare sleeping bags which are rated down to 30 degrees to ward off the chillies.

Department of Redundancy Department

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Monday, September 20, 2004 4:11 AM

Hiya MOH!

I've never heard of either of those for filling: usually it's like a little bit of roasted shredded pork and some sauce in the middle-- a bit like barbecue sauce. I'll see about getting a list of what's in 'em, though, since I suppose it's posible they might have a peanut or two inside, though you usually find those in sticky rice, not bao. Then I'll put the list out when we serve 'em. You should be more than fine, though.

Also, I just wanted to say thanks for all your hard work putting this together. I know I really, really appreciate it, and I'm sure the other 'coats do, too. Huzzah for you!

"Ain't nothin' wrong with your grav boot. Grav boot's just fine."

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Tuesday, September 21, 2004 1:16 PM

Bao bump.

"Did she really make fresh bao?"

"Ain't nothin' wrong with your grav boot. Grav boot's just fine."

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Tuesday, September 21, 2004 4:01 PM

LISSA

i'm officially not coming:( i have friends coming to visit me that weekend. have fun without me! or, don't have any fun without me...something like that:)

~lissa, spwhore

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Wednesday, September 22, 2004 5:24 AM

CEPHME

Sorry to hear that lissa. Guess I am driving alone. /sigh ah well... now I don't have to clean my car. LOL

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Thursday, September 23, 2004 5:36 PM

~UPDATE~
The COMPLETE shindig schedule has been posted and can be found at:
http://www.myorangehat.citymax.com/Schedule.html

A few slight shifts in the schedule have been made. Please check it out. :)

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Friday, September 24, 2004 4:00 AM

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Originally posted by MyOrangeHat:
The COMPLETE shindig schedule has been posted and can be found at:
http://www.myorangehat.citymax.com/Schedule.html

A few slight shifts in the schedule have been made. Please check it out. :)

*bump* because I'm helping MOH out here...

If you haven't read it already in the updated schedule linked above, there is going to be an auction to help out with costs of the Shindig.

We will be auctioning off new and just-released DVD box sets of television seasons.

Please be sure to bring cash or checks with you, because you may just get the deal of a lifetime.

Proceeds are to help cover the cost of the Shindig, and leftover amounts go to charity.

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"My office! Burgled! Plundered! Purloined! Ha ha ha...loins."

-- Phil Sebben, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

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Saturday, September 25, 2004 3:01 PM

BUMP and...
The menu is put together. I will post it on my website in a little while(probably tomorrow). Right now I'm really sick with a cold and can't type more than three words without blowing my nose. :(
When I'm feeling better I'll post the menu and direction and answer all the emails people have sent me.
Don't worry though. The planning is still coming along just great. Everything is on track. But now I need to go take some NyQuil and go to sleep.

-MOH

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Saturday, September 25, 2004 4:12 PM

MALICIOUS

OurOrangeHat is not feeling well! Let us all wish really hard that she gets better very soon, as I do not want to get lost in the wilds of Pennsylvania due to receiving poorly given sick-person directions.

Mal-licious

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Saturday, September 25, 2004 5:09 PM

Indeed. Hope you're feelin' better, MOH.

"Ain't nothin' wrong with your grav boot. Grav boot's just fine."

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Sunday, September 26, 2004 5:29 AM

The menu is up.
http://www.myorangehat.citymax.com/Menu.html

Now, I'm going back to bed with some hot tea and some medicine. I'm going to get to responding to emails and messages to me after I take a nap. :)

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Sunday, September 26, 2004 3:49 PM

TETHYS

well...MoH, I can be there....gonna caravan up with Malicious...however, funds for me are running rather low, so won't be able to rent @ hotel. I'll figure it out, don't worry..

"Your mouth is talking. Might wanna see to that"

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Monday, September 27, 2004 7:54 AM

BDH lunch-- brilliant!

"Ain't nothin' wrong with your grav boot. Grav boot's just fine."

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Thursday, September 30, 2004 6:21 AM

If there're others thinking of camping out at the PA Shindig: We may have an extra 2-browncoat tent you can use (waiting to see if we're signing on a convert, otherwise we would promise it to ya). Perhaps other BDFans have camping gear they aren't using, too. Come on! Don't be wimps! MyOrangeHat told us that if it pours, we could shelter in the barn or somewheres. And it's only October, people! We ain't talkin' Antartica here!

Please don't let hotel availability keep ya from coming to what will be the shiniest shindig ever imagined. I want to meet as many other Firefly fans as can come out. So hope to see ya there.

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Friday, October 1, 2004 2:03 AM

Gonna be good eatin' at the Shindig, friends!

Bumping and noting: I see Nathan's Bean Dip, and Guacamole and chips on this menu. Seems like I'll be one to bring obvious missing element:

Con Queso Dip! *"Hot Cheese!!!!*

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Friday, October 1, 2004 3:35 AM

LINDLEY

You know, I'd really *like* to come, currently in Pittsburgh as I am.

But I'm afraid that drive is just too darn long. What is it, 4-5 hours? Oh well. Maybe I'll make the next event.

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Friday, October 1, 2004 2:40 PM

We're sorry you can't make it, but I hope some Ohio/ Pittsburgh Meetup makes itself known to you soon !

(bump)

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Saturday, October 2, 2004 4:21 PM

MANTHASTAR

We're still getting out the word... I'm "Floozy's Suzey's" daughter btw...

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Monday, October 4, 2004 8:26 AM

Yup, we're making it a family project to keep this up top! It's less than a week away, peoples!

Oh, and if you missed it on the Shindig boards: I do have an extra tent if somebody needs it.

Shiny times ahead!
Suze

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Monday, October 4, 2004 9:40 AM

*bump*

Also to (keep) reminding people about the auction we're having to help fund the Shindig.

The food, planning, and even the rental of the projector is expensive, and MOH is doing this out of her own pocket.

Bring a couple of bucks, Browncoats, and help support MOH's efforts by bidding on one of the great DVD box sets of TV seasons that will be offered.

Stargate SG-1 Season 7 (that won't be available until oct. 19), Arrested Development, Angels in America...these are a few of the great titles we'll have up for auction, and any extra money raised will go to charity.

So c'mon, Independents, help support the cause!

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"My office! Burgled! Plundered! Purloined! Ha ha ha...loins."

-- Phil Sebben, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

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Monday, October 4, 2004 10:50 AM

I confirmed the order for 45 BBQ pork bao today. We had some today for lunch to make sure this was the right place to get 'em, and I can confirm that they're delicious....

"Ain't nothin' wrong with your grav boot. Grav boot's just fine."

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Monday, October 4, 2004 10:50 AM

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Monday, October 4, 2004 4:15 PM

SLAYER730

***BUUUUUUUUUMP!!!***

50+ and counting planning on attending...is that some kinda record for a shindig?

Can't wait for this weeeeeeeeeeekend!!!!

***Never judge a book by its movie***

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Monday, October 4, 2004 4:19 PM

DIETCOKE

When will you post exact directions to your farm? Look forward to the party!

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Tuesday, October 5, 2004 5:07 AM

Over fifty of us-- wow. I'm ordering additional bao today....

"Ain't nothin' wrong with your grav boot. Grav boot's just fine."

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Tuesday, October 5, 2004 10:20 AM

A BUMP and a mini update: I'm working hard on the shindig stuff. Directions will be up tonight on a password protected page. I will post again when directions are up.

Quick question with this update: Would y'all be thrilled if I rented a popcorn maker that pops movie theater quality popcorn? The kind with movie theatre butter(NOT the oily butter). It is only $55 for a weekend rental. If I get the popcorn maker you guys are gonna have to bid like crazy at the auction so that I don't go broke;That a deal? I won't rent it until I get some opinions posted here. Thanks. ^_^
Remember: If the total of dontations+auction money goes over the cost of the shindig, the overage goes to charity.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2004 12:55 PM

SLAYER730

I think movie theater popcorn would be great! I would pitch in an extra couple of bucks toward that...plus, it's cool. That's one vote for yes, MOH!

***Never judge a book by its movie***

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Tuesday, October 5, 2004 3:20 PM

DIRECTIONS ARE NOW UP ON MY WEBSITE!

http://www.myorangehat.citymax.com/Directions.html

If you live so close to me that these directions take you out of your way, please email me so that I can give you directions that are much more direct.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2004 4:26 PM

MALICIOUS

MOH,

Put me down as a "YES" vote on the popcorn.

Mal-licious

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Tuesday, October 5, 2004 9:56 PM

WHEDONESQUE

Popcorn sounds great to me.

We've done the impossible and that makes us mighty. Mal - Serenity

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 6:06 AM

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We're still getting out the word... I'm "Floozy's Suzey's" daughter btw...

Nice to meet you.

And thanks for the bump.

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:07 AM

DIETCOKE

Popcorn sounds great! Got my vote!

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:22 AM

Popcorn popcorn popcorn.....movie theatre style. Kick ass! I vote yes.

Yeah, you people better bid on some of this stuff I'm hauling across the 'verse to PA, otherwise this Shindig will be the one and only MOH will have!

How about another partial list of goodies, hmm?

Everybody Loves Raymond Season 1
Arrested Development Season 1
the HBO series The Wire Season 1
Da Ali G Show Season 1
Greg the Bunny Complete Series
Mr. Show Season 4
The BBC's Jane Austen Collection
The Dame Edna Experience Seasons 1 & 2
Coupling Season 3
Angels in America
Simpsons Gone Wild
Transformers Beast Wars Season 3

Get your cash and checkbooks ready for this weekend, Browncoats!

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"My office! Burgled! Plundered! Purloined! Ha ha ha...loins."

-- Phil Sebben, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 11:24 AM

BRITCHICK

HI Guys

I just wanted to wish you a really great time this weekend. The whole shindig sounds fab, and I really really really wish I was able to come.

I look forward to reading all about it next week, and please please please post pictures.

All the best

Hazel

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 1:55 PM

SLAYER730

I MOST CERTAINLY will have my digital camera there and I'm sure I'll be taking pics of my 48+ new friends! LOL I'll post some here for sure!

***Never judge a book by its movie***

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 8:34 PM

ANOTHERFIREFLYFAN

Big Damn Bump

Can't wait. :)

Keep flying

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Thursday, October 7, 2004 4:43 AM

And I just checked the weather forecast...it's supposed to be beautiful all weekend, with partly cloudy skies on Saturday. I hope we at least get to see the stars. Where I live in NJ it's sometimes difficult because it's so bright at night.

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"My office! Burgled! Plundered! Purloined! Ha ha ha...loins."

-- Phil Sebben, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

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Thursday, October 7, 2004 4:43 AM

Yah, double post. Perhaps I'm too excited...
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-- Phil Sebben, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

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Friday, October 8, 2004 7:23 AM