Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: curmudgeon
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 08:20 PM

You were one too soon Terry. We all wish you could make it here though - Tom

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: curmudgeon
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 08:23 PM

There's something buggered in the numbering system. When I made my last post, Leadfingers's post was at 99. Then mine came in as 101. Has some JC eliminated all the 100s as in no thirteenth floors on elevators?

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Leadfingers
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 08:42 PM

Whemn i posted , Carole was 99 - It now says 102 !

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: curmudgeon
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 08:46 PM

When I posted, you were #99. Thus the count as posted is one number shy of correctness.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 09:16 PM

I hate to interrupt this brilliant reparte but has anyone heard from Joann and Peter?

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: curmudgeon
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 12:42 PM

I'll try to call Peter tonight.

Meanwhile, who's going to get Luigi?

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 01:18 PM

Luigi has arrived on his own and is googling me with his weird eyes from atop my printer just below the tiny nuns. Someday I will take a serious interest in decorating my home and all this crap will go. My sister-in-law redecorates and paints annually. The whole house! Someday...

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 03:52 PM

"Someday I will take a serious interest in decorating my home and all this crap will go."

One wonders what the final straw might be to reach the tipping point?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 06:17 PM

Leave it the way it is Mary -- it's familiar and comfortable!!!

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 06:41 PM

And only Kendall noticed that I once again put down August 8 as the date. It will be changed to September 8. Wonder why I keep doing that?

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: ranger1
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 09:00 PM

Oh crap! Sept. 8th is not good for me. Jason can't make it at all and I will be late and tired when I do get there. This changing of dates is difficult for us weekend wage slaves. And yes, I would like some cheese with that whine, thank you very much!

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: adventure
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 10:00 PM

Hey...we're still alive....been a hectic month. Several good gigs last weekend...another tomorrow night for the Adventure...400 plus in attendance. Schooner race weekend it is indeed.
Not sure about the 8th as we have a major board meeting for our boat and a gig in NH on the big lake in the evening. If this falls through we may take a ride to Maine and participate....we should know by next Tuesday, but it looks positive at this point for the music. Essex Shipbuilding set on the 15th, another on the 22nd and Portsmouth on the 28-30. We'll let you know mid week. Hope all our friends are well and healthy. My mate and I have been pretty lined up with events. Charlie and Judy...you lucky dogs....the other side of the world again. Please give Spooner a big hug when you get there.
We miss you all and wish the best to each of you. I have a great story to tell all when we see ya's. And Barry did it, too!!! I guess most people like lobsters over crabs.
Doryman and his mate

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Barry Finn
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 11:24 PM

Shit, what did Barry do now?????

Barry

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: curmudgeon
Date: 01 Sep 07 - 10:42 AM

With only one wek to go, I thought it wise to get this thread back up in case there are any others with an inclination to join this mad mob..

See you Saturday -   Tom and Linn, who will be arriving early with extra kettles.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 08:01 PM

We will miss you and Joann, Peter.
Refresh

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Greg B
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 10:09 PM

Geez, the ShopRite's here in PA just dropped their lobster prices
to $6.99 a pound for the 1-1.25 pound ones, and they have a LOT.
Everyone at the seafood counter is running out with bags full.

Way less than we paid in Brewer 10 days ago.

Claim they're Mainers. We put a bunch away yesterday--- they seem
like they're from Maine, to taste and texture. Not soft-shell
really, but maybe some are marginal in that direction, with a bit
of space between shell and meat post-steaming.

Soon the prices on the monsters (not from Maine) will go down to
$8.99, and life will be good again.

That and king crab clusters are back down to $6.99. Not as big as
several months ago, but YUMMY!

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Barry Finn
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 11:05 PM

If they don't have the Maine stamp on their backs don't buy them, they're knock offs, leave 'em for the rest of us.

Barry

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 10:00 AM

Like M&Ms.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:35 PM

The mind boggles on how those dear little baby lobsters get their Maine stamp!!!!!! Mary, count us in for 2 -- do you want other food too, and what should it be? I almost never provide food for these festivities (it's always Tom) but I can actually bake rather well -- would a proper (ie, non box made from scratch) cake be welcomed?

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:50 PM

A proper non-box mix cake would be welcome, Deborah. But with it or without it, you and Tom are welcome.
SINS

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 04:17 PM

Judy and I would like a lobster each. We'll bring our own extraction gear. We're not sure what else to bring other than booze but we're open to suggestions.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Marc Bernier
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 08:17 AM

I must apologetically back out at this late date. I'v got a gig in Philly on Sunday, and unfortunately my body just will not respond well to spending 10 hours in a car two days in a row. Maybe next time. Again I'm sorry for the late notice.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 09:30 AM

Marc-

Sorry to hear that.

Consider coming up to Portsmouth for the Maritime Festival September 29-30, Saturday and Sunday. There will be several open sessions in addition to the performances.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 10:39 AM

Marc,
I am disappointed that you can't make it but understand the travel constraints. Don't worry about the late cancellation, this affair is pretty free wheeling. Mostly we will miss your voice.
Another time,
SINS

Crusty bread will be welcome, Charlie along with any pre-lobster snacks. I will put out some crackers and cheese with grapes. Fresh strawberries or blueberries would be nice. Whatever strikes your fancy. BUT NO SALSA!

Note to dog owners - the beasties are welcome. My new fence has added a huge area to the yard. The cats have agreed to tolerate a few canines for a day in exchange for fresh lobster..

SINS

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 04:57 PM

We shall bring a couple of bags of sourdough rolls, along with the beer and wine.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 05:13 PM

Nancy King will definitely be there with potato salad in hand.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: curmudgeon
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 05:14 PM

That sounds messy!

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 05:14 PM

Beer and wine and sour dough? Nicelt done, Charlie.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Jeri
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 05:24 PM

I guess Charlie's a bit yeastie...
(Just made me think that if a some guys opened a bakery/brewery, the could call themselves the Yeastie Boys.)

I'll figure something out by the time I leave.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 05:47 PM

So Jason and Marc are out. Barry is in? Nancy is in.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: DebC
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 10:25 PM

Deb is IN...but without husband who has to nmake the Internet safe for everyone.

Deb Cowan

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 10:29 PM

Deb-

What joy! This will be another fun evening.

Cheerily,
Charley noble

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Barry Finn
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 12:07 AM

Barry's most likely out, sorry. But he's still trying

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: DebC
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 09:30 AM

Barry, if you need a lift I can help out. Contact info on my website or send a PM.

Deb

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 07:51 PM

Deb,
Do you need a bed?
M

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: DebC
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 08:44 PM

Hi Mary,

Possibly. I was thinking of just coming up for the evening.

But of course, if we're just having TOO much fun then I might need one. I can always bed down at the cousins' as well.

Deb
www.DebraCowan.com

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: adventure
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 09:00 PM

Well,

Hope you guys all enjoy yourself tomorrow.

We have a board meeting in the morning for Adventure and are hitting the road to Moultonborough, NH for the Lee's Mills Steam Ship Meet on big lake W and singing on Saturday evening.

Looking forward to Portsmouth in a few weeks.

Mary....I love the way you keep asking....do you need a bed????

Not really....a couple of dinner rolls will do!!!!

Miss everyone.

Doryman and his mate

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 11:04 PM

See you at the Maritime Festival, Peter. Occasionally we run out of beds and I have to recruit landlords but only if I am warned.

No dinner rolls for you!
Mary

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: gnu
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 07:30 AM

Are we hungry?

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Marc Bernier
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 08:05 AM

Enjoy. wish I was coming

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 02:53 PM

Lobsters in the coolers and ready for the off.

Seamus has been deposited at Mary's along with coleslaw and tomato and onion salad.

The temperature here, according to one display, is around 95F. Our own thermometer puts it at 90F.

Lots of cooling drinks will be in order.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 11:50 PM

GREAT EVENING - we missed those that could not come........

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 01:25 AM

It was hot and sticky! Yuck! But the lobsters were eaten along with aome steaks. The dogs enjoyed their fill including about a pound of Blue cheese. The desserts were terrible especially DebC's carrot cake. I ate it to make her feel better as did everyone else. Deborah's lemon cake was also devoured out of pity. heh eh

Great music. Thanks you all for sharing. And of course Micca called hoping to find us all asleep - we weren't.
SINS

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: kendall
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 08:06 AM

And, as usual, there was a pile of those little red creatures that are related to spiders. I ate a couple of them just to be part of the crowd. No way could I gag down more than 5 or 6 of them...

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 08:33 AM

Excellent time.   Nice to see DebC! Good food, good music, and there are people talking downstairs, which means there's probably coffee.

On this day following the bloody massacre, I am glad I was not born a lobster. Or hatched.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: catspaw49
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 11:06 AM

So I sat here all night awaiting the arrival of my lobster but alas............................I mean I had melted and claified the butter and we were all set to go.

No lobster arrived..............

Nary a claw....................

Not even a dead crawdad...............

...................***sigh***..................

Spaw

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 11:41 AM

It really was a nice gathering, and evidently attracted the attention of a saint, several more small nuns, and god knows what else.

The lobsters were well prepared, the salads fresh and delicious, the desert cakes a delight even for those who prefer to grumble. And there were several good rounds of singing, in between the rounds lamenting the bursting of the mortgage lending bubble, national politics, and the weather.

Nice to have Nancy King joining the gathering.

Thanks again, Mary, for hosting this end of summer soiree.

Spaw-

You have to be there to better appreciate the lobsters. Virtual lobster just doesn't cut it.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 12:08 PM

Mary - thanks again. I am not sure I say it sufficiently -- you are so generous to give your entire home over to huge groups of people on such a regular basis.......I can't begin to imagine the pickup work in the morning. Tom apologizes for leaving so early -- he had been in legal seminars to two solid days and was pooped. The lobsters were absolutely yummy -- I wish, like some others there, I had room to eat more than one......

Judy and Charlie -- many thanks for the ride home.

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 12:11 PM

Did you lance the lobster's boil successfully then?
G

Subject: RE: Annual Maine Lobster Boil NEW DATE-9/8/07
From: kendall
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 12:35 PM

Not all shellbacks survive coming to Maine.