ATX client letters

[Abby Normal]

Memphis was scary too!

[Gail in Virginia]

1 hour ago, BulldogTom said:

I am not so sure I want to go  now.   Saw an article in the news that a woman in Tennessee was arrested when they found a body under her back patio.   I immediately thought of Rita hugs.   I thought she was kidding......now I am not so sure.

Tom
Modesto, CA

I am pretty sure we are all safe with Rita unless we give her a reason to hug us....

 

[Lion EA]

Gives a whole new meaning to Group Hug...

[Catherine]

I'm game, and will endeavor to protect anyone who feels unsafe!

[Abby Normal]

Alright, but if I hear banjos, I'm running!

[jklcpa]

Uh, some advance planning - we need a volunteer to drain the gas out of Rita's backhoe ahead of time.

Sounds like fun though. I'd be there if I could.

 

 

[easytax]

47 minutes ago, jklcpa said:

Uh, some advance planning - we need a volunteer to drain the gas out of Rita's backhoe ahead of time.

Sounds like fun though. I'd be there if I could.

 

 

AND --- make sure (or disable) Rita does NOT have a big or walk in freezer (or a lot of extra tarps). Maybe check neighbors too, as they might "hold" things for her.

[TAXMAN]

You know in all seriousness I think it would be great for someone to host a get together and everybody bring popular eats from your neck of the woods. Anybody game?

[Richcpaman]

I could bring Crabcakes. 

First... Abby.

Rich

[Margaret CPA in OH]

I could bring Cincinnati Chili!  It's different.

[Jack from Ohio]

Do they still sell Grapette in TN?

[jklcpa]

I'll bring the beer from Dogfish Head brewery because some may not fully appreciate scrapple.   

Or I could bring locally grown fancy mushrooms delicious when marinaded and grilled. We still have plenty of mushroom houses within driving distance.

[Jack from Ohio]

Somebody tag a date for this swaray so we can get started with some serious planning.

Do I understand that Crossville, TN is the location?

[BulldogTom]

Tri - Tip is my specialty, but I have to cook it on site.   So that means I have to host because I need a grill.  And beer.

Tom
Modesto, CA

[Abby Normal]

9 hours ago, jklcpa said:

scrapple

Scrapple is the food of the gods! I describe to newbies as 'rustic paté.

[Catherine]

Boston Baked Beans?

(And @Margaret CPA in OH I adore Cincinnati Chili!  3-way, 4-way, 5-way - whatever!)

[Catherine]

So, what about alternative dates and locations?  I little birdie told me that May is a really bad time to descend on Rita - unless we want to be back-40-never-seen-again hugged (my addition to the birdie's tale).

I have a nice yard, but no place for people to stay, and only a tiny grill big enough for a couple of burgers at a time.

[Richcpaman]

6 minutes ago, Catherine said:

So, what about alternative dates and locations?  I little birdie told me that May is a really bad time to descend on Rita - unless we want to be back-40-never-seen-again hugged (my addition to the birdie's tale).

I have a nice yard, but no place for people to stay, and only a tiny grill big enough for a couple of burgers at a time.

Catherine:

If we are going descend on Rita's (and I hope she has Margarita's) The whole summer works for me except for the last two weeks in June.  

Maybe next year we go to Catherines!

Rich

 

 

[Margaret CPA in OH]

I'm good for sporadic periods May-December.  Have to figure in reunions, dive trip, senior olympics, etc.  TN is driving distance for me; MA, not so much but I will be there sometime this year to visit best friend's new granddaughter (I'll visit my friend, too, I guess).

[BulldogTom]

I will be in London for 10 days in the middle of May after my youngest Graduates from Berkeley with his degree in Mechanical Engineering.   A long road trip after that may not be a bad thing.  But I need a grill and beer when I get there.

Tom
Modesto, CA
 

[BulldogTom]

I talked to my spouse and she is in as well, but wants to know if they have Tri-Tip way over there in the paw-paw patch?

Tom
Modesto, CA

[jklcpa]

7 hours ago, Catherine said:

little birdie told me that May is a really bad time to descend on Rita - unless we want to be back-40-never-seen-again hugged (my addition to the birdie's tale)

 

I thought you all were mostly having fun about this. I probably can't travel much more than short day trips at the moment, and I'm also afraid that too many members here want to give me Rita-style hugs   even though I'd enjoy being able to meet other members in person some day. 

[Abby Normal]

Maybe we should map the point that results in the shortest distance for most of us and see if any of us are near that point. Going to Dollywood is not really my thing, although with this group of wackos, it could be a very memorable experience!

[TAXMAN]

I still will have kids in school in May. I really did not think we would get this far when I suggested it. I agree maybe a couple dates and a central spot would be great for all of us that are interested. Travel may be a problem for some. Number of days required may be the other one. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Jack from Ohio]

2 hours ago, TAXMAN said:

I still will have kids in school in May. I really did not think we would get this far when I suggested it. I agree maybe a couple dates and a central spot would be great for all of us that are interested. Travel may be a problem for some. Number of days required may be the other one. Just my 2 cents worth.

I want to see Rita B's back 40....