Jaymes

That's cute, BB.

Pigstockgatepalooza Fair

Oooooh Mark. That's my very favorite -

You forgot the apple in the pig's mouth. I remember that I always had one. So, how's about Pig Porkin' - Or Pig Pokin' - Sounds like a fraternity event, doesn't it? One of those hateful contests where you have to bring the ugliest girl?

I recall that exact same facial expression from my first marriage.

Yes. As soon as the tour starts the site is updated often - sometimes minute by minute, mile by mile. There are quotes and quips and clips from the news. The competition is handicapped; the equipment analyzed. It's really comprehensive. There's even a section called "Lance's Lady" that offers little personal insights from the family. Especially if you find yourself in a locale that does not offer extensive coverage of the race, the website is a lifesaver to anyone that cares and follows the race closely.

I am absolutely thrilled to hear all of that. And I am certain I must be mistaken. But the chap on the top right looks nothing like Lance to me. Although I'm no expert. Ah well.... It makes me happy to believe you are correct. So I will.

And so I went there and is it just me or does anyone else find it odd that on the home page there appears to be no photo of Lance Armstrong? Have I missed it? If not, perhaps it is just an oversight. Perhaps he slipped their minds. But just in case, I think I'll continue to get my info from www.lancearmstrong.com.

Well - Pigstock was Varmint's idea. But, Rachel, you could be right - maybe we SHOULD go with "Pig-gate." Actually, as far as the "Varmint" thing goes - whatever we pick can (and should) have Varmint as part of the name. I really like Porkapalooza too. But I do think that we shouldn't let this opportunity pass to do something kinda funny. The way that most of these designs work out, you can have something in the middle of a circle, and then more info along the border. Oh, and thanks guys for the love. I feel it. I really do.

I really REALLY like "Pigstock." It's very funny, and exceedingly clever and has a ring to it... A word for the ages. Can't we work that in somewhere???

I like Varmint's First Annual Pig Pickin' ~ PIGSTOCK ~ Raleigh North Carolina 2003

So that nobody is stuck buying the leftovers, seems like there should be a cutoff date by which you have to "order" one. I know that they will undoubtedly come in lots of 12 (maybe 6), but still - we should be able to get a pretty good idea how many to order, and then make sure that any extras are sold at the event. I'm sure there's a way to work it out so that nobody winds up in the hole financially. Hell, they might even become collector's items and hot commodities on eBay!

Right - Foodie, this IS a group of eaters! I'd suggest a few more "x's"

Yes. The restauranteur could have just come right out and told the truth: "You may be human beings and 'customers' but that's not how we see it. To us, you're just a billfold and a dollar amount. So we'll let you sit there only if you promise to each order two meals and four drinks and tip accordingly. "Or perhaps you two should find another couple waiting in the bar and chat them up to see if you're compatible." I guess if I were the owner of that particular restaurant, I'd try to hold out for a while, but then when the customer asked about the table, I'd smile and say that "we prefer to hold the larger tables for larger groups, but since it's you.... "

Yep. In Alaska (although "city" is something of an overstatement). It was named by those insolent folks that lived in the area as a response to the better-known and more nobly-designated Alaska town called "Eagle."

I'll pick up Zilla. (Where the hell is Louisville?)

I'll tell you one thing for sure. I've offered to bring a pot of beans. A few days ago, I stood there looking at my stew pots, trying to decide if I should use the large one, or the REALLY large one. THAT decision has been made. Neither one will work. I'll be needing a washtub for this crew!

Did anybody see an article in a newspaper or magazine or something - sometime back - discussing the food for a very large wedding reception - I think it was a Latin couple. Anyway, in addition to the typical roast beef, etc., it said something like "and 3000 deviled eggs." And it added that they were all eaten.

Gazpacho - Or Mexican shrimp cocktails - which are kinda like a Mexican shrimp gazpacho. Make it up in a couple of big pitchers, and buy some of those cute little plastic cups and plastic spoons. You just pour it out into the cups and everyone can stand around and crunch its cool goodness.

Foodie - GREAT IDEA!! I'll buy one. Just make sure to get plenty in the largest sizes!

I have it on pretty good authority that the Governor and his lovely first lady will also be attending, although we are not supposed to blab it all over. He is already fearful that he may have to call up the reserves for crowd control.

Caroline - thank you for your excellent post! Most informative.

What a great idea! Makes me want to hop in the car and go somewhere.

Right. After a delicious lunch of Chicken Bruschetta Pasta, we went dancing.