We have been talking about how much fun the Fall Gathering in Augusta is. Ask anyone that has attended. I am confident that they will tell you - it is about as much fun as one can have and not wind up in jail
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Seriously, when you combine great cooking and great people - what else can you expect but a GREAT TIME!
So - thinking caps on please - we are looking for additional locations to create more events like the Gathering. What we are looking for are locations that have facilities to accommodate people AND cooking. Campgrounds may be a nice solution to this - but we are open to suggestions from you all.
It is not all just great food - or great fellowship. We will offer classes in many topics that we can all benefit from.
SOME of the things NEEDED:
1. Areas for camping and parking of tents/R.V.s.
2. Shade. Having done my share of "pavement BBQ" contests - I think this is highly under-rated as an asset.
3. Showers and other "indoor" plumbing - we love the smell of food...but the cooks want to cool down occasionally. And we all need that "special little room" to be available;D
4. Family and handicap - Friendly environment - tho we have not had any children or folks with special needs at the F.G. thus far, I think we need to make effort to accommodate anyone that wants to attend.
5. Water, electricity, waste disposal - gotta have it just to be safe, comfortable and clean!
Now - some "wants" :
1. Really nice scenery for all to enjoy
2. Close proximity to grocers
3. playgrounds, and family entertainment centers - just in case there are families that need to give the little ones a break....
4. Hospitals or emergent care clinics - hope we never need these, but we are dealing with knives, and fire.....'nuff said?
Please feel free to add in YOUR desires, and suggestions. I am sure Barry will come along and help guide the thread and give us his insight on how we can expand the fun - and make these event available to everyone. Maybe we call 'em...."Let's Talk BBQ"? or "Welcome to the Cookout!"
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