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2006-05-10 11:40 AM

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Subject: The official CapTex meet up thread
Since there was general agreement on having a get together at my place before the race, here's what I'm offering up:

- Show up at my house at about 6 p.m. on Sunday. Bike check-in for the Olympic race is from 2-5 and Sprint check-in is from 4-7. That should leave everyone plenty of time. Remember, bike check in is mandatory. This means there is NO EXCUSE for not showing up! You can't claim that you have to adjust your derailleur or lube your chain.
- My house address is:
5718 Penny Creek Dr
Austin, TX
- Google Map link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=5718+penny+creek+dr,+austin...
The marker on the map is not accurate, however. My house is down at the end of the cul de sac. The mailbox and curb are both marked with the number.
- I'm about 12 miles from the race site and it's pretty much all highway. It won't take you more than 15 minutes.
- I've got a big back deck and back yard that overlooks the Bull Creek green belt. We've got great sunset views and the deer will be wandering through shortly after sunset.
- I'll have a case or so of beer, probably some wine, and plenty of water and Gatorade
- I'm trying to decide what to do for food. We've got the deck and the grill, so we could cook up some MEAT and have typical cookout stuff: pasta salad, beans, chips, dip. Then again, it's the night before a race, so I could make up a big batch of spaghetti, some fresh bread, salad, etc. and we have a nice carb load meal at about 7 or so. Comments and thoughts?
- I figure things will break up around 9 so people have time to get back to wherever they're staying, do a last minute equipment check, and get some sleep. This is just a guess and everyone is welcome to stay as long as they want until I kick you out.
- Let me know if you're bothered by dogs. I have a Golden Retriever who will be a psycho when people first get there. I don't think she would even know how to bite someone and she doesn't jump up, but she will be racing around and smacking you with her tail and if you put a hand within reach, she'll slobber it pretty good. Some people get freaked out, though and if that's the case, I'll be sure she stays inside.

If people insist on bringing something along, we can figure out what after we get comments on food. I'm NOT requesting or requiring it. I offered my hosipitality, so I intend to provide it.

I'm really looking forward to this race. The Texas Tri was great and we only had about 10 people there. For CapTex, we'll have a nice big BT contigent, many of us will be sporting our gear, we'll have a nice friendly get together, the race itself is a lot of fun with great crowd support, and I'm looking to better my Olympic distance PR. Woohoo.

Please RSVP to the thread if you're going to make it so I know how much food we'll need.

Edited by dgunthert 2006-05-10 11:45 AM


2006-05-10 11:53 AM
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Subject: RE: The official CapTex meet up thread
SOLD!!! I am SO there.

IMHO, you should cook up the pasta at home and ask your guests to bring meat, salads, beverages, and sides. That way the pasta doesn't have to be re-heated which makes it mushy.

Put me down for about half a dozen good quality fish steaks plus some veggies to grill.

Yes, you can give the Italian girl a race number, but she's STILL going to get most excited about the food.

2006-05-10 12:10 PM
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Nope. I'm not going to ask people to bring stuff. Most people are coming from out of town and I don't want them to have to worry about stopping at the store on the way to my house to pick up food. Like I said, I'm the one making the offer here, so I'll provide what's needed. Besides, spaghetti is cheap!

Edited by dgunthert 2006-05-10 12:10 PM
2006-05-10 12:38 PM
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Well FINE then have it your way!!!

2006-05-10 2:54 PM
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I'll be there along with my wife.  I assume spouses are welcome.

Thanks for the hospitality.  I'm looking forward to Austin, the race and meeting other BT'ers.

TJ

2006-05-10 3:05 PM
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Sorry for not specifying that:

Spouses are absolutely welcome!


2006-05-10 3:09 PM
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Dennis,  Thanks for hosting the party.  I'll be staying with my parents who live in the Milwood subdivison near Parmer and McNeil, which is really close to your house.  So if you want me to bring anything, just let me know.   It'll be easier for me than most out-of-towners! 
2006-05-10 8:17 PM
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Can we at least bring drinks? Beer, wine, water? Thats easy.

I can't wait to see your sons bedroom!! (not in THAT way you pervs!)

Aaron and I will be there.

2006-05-10 9:19 PM
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If you insist, sure. Bring what you like. Anybody that's going to bring something, let me know. Oh, and if anyone wants to bring a dessert, you can do that. I'm not going to be the one guilty of having sweets the night before the race (though I'll damn sure eat some if it's there!).
2006-05-11 10:25 AM
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My wife and I are planning on coming and she really wants to bring something. She'll probably make a dessert that travels well, like cookies or something.
Thanks for hosting!
2006-05-11 4:33 PM
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Oohh....cookies are always good....chocolate chip, no nuts. No oatmeal raisin >


Brownies are good, too.


2006-05-11 5:15 PM
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2006-05-11 6:36 PM
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I'll bring dessert. Dennis, you get my beer and/or wine. Deal?

I'll make brownies for sure, maybe cookies, maybe a cake...

2006-05-11 7:07 PM
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2006-05-12 2:13 PM
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courtney_leone - 2006-05-11 7:07 PM

Comet - 2006-05-11 6:36 PM

I'll bring dessert. Dennis, you get my beer and/or wine. Deal?

I'll make brownies for sure, maybe cookies, maybe a cake...

No....no cake, cake balls!! They are SO. GOOD.



We keep hearing rumors of the exitence of these alleged "cake balls," Courtney, but they keep failing to make an appearance! Even David Duchovny is starting to lose faith that they're really out there...
2006-05-14 12:54 AM
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Count me in!!!!  Plus my support team. (Hubby)

Garlic bread a must!  Get me some butter, garlic, oregano, basil, and black pepper, and I'll make my killer garlic bread.



2006-05-14 8:36 AM
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We'll bring dessert.  We're overnighting in Fredericksburg and will pickup some German pastries.

TJ

2006-05-14 8:49 AM
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Anyone else curious as to what kind of "special brownies" someone who is a self-proclaimed "Texas Gypsy" and who waterskis around icebergs will bring to the party?

he he he....everyone will have the munchies.

I probably won't make it to the gathering, but it sounds like a great time!

 



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2006-05-14 12:46 PM
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NYtrigal - 2006-05-14 12:54 AM

Count me in!!!! Plus my support team. (Hubby)

Garlic bread a must! Get me some butter, garlic, oregano, basil, and black pepper, and I'll make my killer garlic bread.



I've got all that on hand.

And Brandt, I refuse to accept you not making it. What possible excuse do you have?
2006-05-14 6:37 PM
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2006-05-16 8:25 AM
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Put me in for 3, hubby and nephew will be my support group this trip.  It's hard not to bring something along, so I will just bring something along, don't know what yet but something. 

Thanks for playing host, I am looking forward to the meet and greet.

Jeanette



2006-05-19 4:43 PM
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I am so there. I'm very much looking forward to the BT gathering and the race!

Thanks Dennis!

2006-05-20 12:07 AM
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Dennis, count me and my hubby in also!  We will bring something too...I'm not sure what yet either.   

Thanks again for opening your home to us all...you are gracious and kind!

I can't wait to meet everyone!  I just know we are going to have the BEST time together!

-Lisa

2006-05-20 11:05 PM
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Dennis,
This is my first Tri, and I've enjoyed meeting everyone I have had the opportunity to do so. Consider this my RSVP. ;-)
Dee
2006-05-22 11:37 AM
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I'm out for Cap Tex guys.

 

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