2017 Lake Powell Meal Planning

[OneBlade]

Cousinlll/FishHawk/Stevert - what are your thoughts on doing meal still.  There are a couple hassles obviously - one being keeping food cool while in hotel room is going to require extra coolers and hassle.  Second, cooking in a single trailer that is apart from the hotel also a hassle.  Also, with 1 trailer we better be sure their oven/stove is in full functional condition.

I'm looking to get a consensus or not on whether we try and do these meals or just cut our losses and do restaurant - or mixture of both.

Currently have response from following:
Kevin/WheatThin/Freshwater - yes o.k. with still doing meal
Sparkchaser - via IM I think he's o.k. as well.  FishMan.... I think o.k. as well
Kelley/Patti - yes o.k. with still doing meal (and using their trailer kitchen each night)

Timbo, I, Mike, and Debbie helping out with fish fry with Timbo and I doing fish fry/potatoes/side and Mike and Debbie assisting with sides and/or dessert

How far again is the hotel from trailer?

[freshwater]

Sounds like it could be a tad of a snafu, but we're game for what everybody wants to do.

[o from wi]

For what it's worth,,, I will not make the trip,,, however,,,, being a tenter,, I also have this cooler/ice problem. I found a Frigidaire 3.1 cu-ft Frig and "freezer" at Lowe's for $219. It would stand up in my SUV but needs to much room for the doors to swing open.  I think it would be great purchase for the club. Bigger than a cooler, needs no ice, nice freezer compartment. You could use it at all your overnighters. I was told it would run on a 400 watt inverter once it was up to temp. However it would void the warrentee.
Have fun!!!

[sparkchaser]

Cousinlll/FishHawk/Stevert - what are your thoughts on doing meal still.  There are a couple hassles obviously - one being keeping food cool while in hotel room is going to require extra coolers and hassle.  Second, cooking in a single trailer that is apart from the hotel also a hassle.  Also, with 1 trailer we better be sure their oven/stove is in full functional condition.

I'm looking to get a consensus or not on whether we try and do these meals or just cut our losses and do restaurant - or mixture of both.

Currently have response from following:
Kevin/WheatThin/Freshwater - yes o.k. with still doing meal
Sparkchaser - via IM I think he's o.k. as well.  FishMan.... I think o.k. as well
Kelley/Patti - yes o.k. with still doing meal (and using their trailer kitchen each night)

Timbo, I, Mike, and Debbie helping out with fish fry with Timbo and I doing fish fry/potatoes/side and Mike and Debbie assisting with sides and/or dessert

How far again is the hotel from trailer?

I could go either way on the dinners. If everyone wants to, put me down for chili and cornbread instead of pulled pork.

[Stevert]

Cousinlll/FishHawk/Stevert - what are your thoughts on doing meal still.  There are a couple hassles obviously - one being keeping food cool while in hotel room is going to require extra coolers and hassle.  Second, cooking in a single trailer that is apart from the hotel also a hassle.  Also, with 1 trailer we better be sure their oven/stove is in full functional condition.

I'm looking to get a consensus or not on whether we try and do these meals or just cut our losses and do restaurant - or mixture of both.

Currently have response from following:
Kevin/WheatThin/Freshwater - yes o.k. with still doing meal
Sparkchaser - via IM I think he's o.k. as well.  FishMan.... I think o.k. as well
Kelley/Patti - yes o.k. with still doing meal (and using their trailer kitchen each night)

Timbo, I, Mike, and Debbie helping out with fish fry with Timbo and I doing fish fry/potatoes/side and Mike and Debbie assisting with sides and/or dessert



How far again is the hotel from trailer?\\

Marv and I are in for cooking one night. 

[Stevert]

Marv and I are in for cooking one evening meal. 

[OneBlade]

OK, confirmed cousinlll and FishHawk are still good doing a meal on their day.  Talked with Mike at SCF and he's good bringing 1 side dish for the fish fry on Friday.   We are set on meals and they are up to date at the top of this thread.  I'll post them at the end of this thread in a bit.

Things to keep in mind:
1) Those in hotels may not have a fridge or possibly if they do, it'll be a small one with tiny barely working freezer.  You'll want to prepare for that bringing extra coolers/ice, and possibly use dry ice.  It may even be worth it to buy a cheap chest freezer and split the cost: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=freezer&sort=rel&srchType=T&search_distance=20&postal=85233&max_price=150.  Start thinking how you're going to keep your food, nightcrawlers, and fish fillets fresh.
2) Larry is bringing one small table and some Chinet dinner platters.  I was going to supply plates, napkins, forks, and spoons as well for the week, however I'm not getting there until Tuesday.  <b>Can someone help Larry and bring forks, spoons, and napkins for Sun-Tue meals?</b>  I'll supply the rest for Wed-Fri meals.
3) Bring your own chairs to the trailer where we'll eat nightly.  I don't know what seating situation is like there.
4) We could probably use another table to eat at.  I don't have pictures of the trailer area outside but in case there is no seating area it might be good to have another table we can all sit at.  <b>Anyone have an additional one to bring that we can use all week?</b>
5) Friday fish fry: Kelley is bringing extra cast iron fry pan for the fish fry.   Mike and Debbie assisting bringing potato salad or cole slaw.  Matt/Timbo frying fish and potatoes/fries.  Cousinlll bringing crock pot baked beans.  Everyone is responsible for saving walleye cleaned fillets provided to me Thursday night or Friday by 5-ish for use in the fish fry.

Meals are set for 7pm.  We can discuss during the week if a change to that time is desired especially for the final night's fish fry.  Majority vote needed. Please make sure and coordinate with Kelley/Patti on getting access to the trailer (keep it unlocked?).

[sandman]

Thanks Matt. Good work. Sounds like we are back on track!

We can definitely stash the key for the trailer somewhere outside.

[Stevert]

I'll bring a table.  I'll bring enough plastic forks plates etc for our meal plan. 

OK, confirmed cousinlll and FishHawk are still good doing a meal on their day.  Talked with Mike at SCF and he's good bringing 1 side dish for the fish fry on Friday.   We are set on meals and they are up to date at the top of this thread.  I'll post them at the end of this thread in a bit.

Things to keep in mind:
1) Those in hotels may not have a fridge or possibly if they do, it'll be a small one with tiny barely working freezer.  You'll want to prepare for that bringing extra coolers/ice, and possibly use dry ice.  It may even be worth it to buy a cheap chest freezer and split the cost: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=freezer&sort=rel&srchType=T&search_distance=20&postal=85233&max_price=150.  Start thinking how you're going to keep your food, nightcrawlers, and fish fillets fresh.
2) Larry is bringing one small table and some Chinet dinner platters.  I was going to supply plates, napkins, forks, and spoons as well for the week, however I'm not getting there until Tuesday.  <b>Can someone help Larry and bring forks, spoons, and napkins for Sun-Tue meals?</b>  I'll supply the rest for Wed-Fri meals.
3) Bring your own chairs to the trailer where we'll eat nightly.  I don't know what seating situation is like there.
4) We could probably use another table to eat at.  I don't have pictures of the trailer area outside but in case there is no seating area it might be good to have another table we can all sit at.  <b>Anyone have an additional one to bring that we can use all week?</b>
5) Friday fish fry: Kelley is bringing extra cast iron fry pan for the fish fry.   Mike and Debbie assisting bringing potato salad or cole slaw.  Matt/Timbo frying fish and potatoes/fries.  Cousinlll bringing crock pot baked beans.  Everyone is responsible for saving walleye cleaned fillets provided to me Thursday night or Friday by 5-ish for use in the fish fry.

Meals are set for 7pm.  We can discuss during the week if a change to that time is desired especially for the final night's fish fry.  Majority vote needed. Please make sure and coordinate with Kelley/Patti on getting access to the trailer (keep it unlocked?).

[OneBlade]

OK, too much hassle trying to coordinate separate people supplying plates, napkins, forks, etc.  So this year, each group doing a meal should supply plates, napkins, forks, etc. for their meal for the 20-25 people that will be eating.  I updated the top of this thread and here's the final meal plan:

Cousinlll and Stevert are both bringing an extra folding table.

This thread (http://forum.azcrappie.com/index.php/topic,3239.30.html) says there are 20 people - Timbo and I are arriving Tuesday for dinner so only 18 to feed Sunday and Monday.

*******  MEALS LIST FOR 20 PEOPLE WITH MEALTIME 7:00PM ********

Saturday, April 29th - Arrival day with supper being your own responsibility

Sunday (sparkchaser & FishMan) -- Chili and cornbread

Monday (Stevert & Marv) -- They are bringing something.... don't know what, it's a surprise.

Tuesday (Cousinlll & Billy Ho) -- Cavatini w/ Garlic Bread, possibly a side salad & homemade limoncello

Wednesday (Sandman & PattiSue) -- Red beans, rice, and sausage

Thursday (Freshwater,  Wheathin, Tweeder) -- Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

Friday (OneBlade, Timbo, Mike, Debbie) -- Fish Fry, fried potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw/potato salad, maybe dessert

Saturday, May 6th - Leave for home!