"Possible BBQ" info....Now with ?????.....

**Andyman** · August 5th, 2005, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by Nomalas:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by classic:
.....it should be that you have to bring something for your right of passage.....

Yes, I agree. And, it is my opinion that the "something" that everyone should bring is CASH, plain and simple.

Now that may sound a bit harsh, but for the past couple of years a voluntary "contribution" box was put out so if anyone felt they wanted to help out, they could. Well, frankly, not many people "helped out".

So this year, it is my suggestion that EVERYONE who ends up attending "contributes" a set amount.

The details still would have to worked out but I think that making "contributions" required would go a long way in making this BBQ actually happen.<hr /></blockquote>Keep in mind that some of us travel quite far and spend some serious cash just to get there. I've been "invited" since the first BBQ and I'm not sure I like being guilted into coughing up more cash for a party I was asked to attend. If we're going to be up front with this then fine, I'll budget for it or I'll decline. At least give me the choice.

**munkkeyboy** · August 5th, 2005, 01:35 PM

I'm surprised to hear that not a lot of people have contributed to the collection box in past years. We always have, so if we were able to go again, we wouldn't mind paying...Although, it looks like the chances of me making it this year are slim.

Hey Nom, maybe I'll just come visit YOU instead when I have the time [img]tongue.gif[/img]

**Nomalas** · August 5th, 2005, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by munkkey:
I'm surprised to hear that not a lot of people have contributed to the collection box in past years. We always have, so if we were able to go again, we wouldn't mind paying...Although, it looks like the chances of me making it this year are slim.

Hey Nom, maybe I'll just come visit YOU instead when I have the time [img]tongue.gif[/img]

That's OK with me and the wife! Just drop me an e-mail or PM.

**Tortricidae** · August 5th, 2005, 01:55 PM

one year I'd like to be able to attend the BBQ. probably wouldn't be for another two years, though.

**classic** · August 5th, 2005, 03:38 PM

i really hope something comes together. but ya it should be that you have to bring something for your right of passage. than all steve has to do is provide the location and his time.

**chaserfan** · August 5th, 2005, 04:14 PM

I know that I and Cook for sure put money in the box. In fact Cook even picked up soda, ice and wine coolers when her and Donna (steve's) went out. Everyone should contribute and not put it all on Steves shoulders. Dont want to make it so he doesnt want us around!

[ August 05, 2005 01:20 PM: Message edited by: chaserfan ]

**sculpey** · August 5th, 2005, 04:32 PM

I thought that box was for us to use to help pay for our gas [img]tongue.gif[/img]

**Nomalas** · August 5th, 2005, 04:56 PM

If my prior comments made it sound that hardly anyone made a contribution, I'm sorry.
I'm sure ALL of the "regulars" put something in the box....and then some!
The problem with last year was that there was soooooo many other people, the ratio of those who didn't and those who did was quite high.

[ August 05, 2005 01:57 PM: Message edited by: Nomalas ]

**chaserfan** · August 5th, 2005, 05:04 PM

wonder if the way we left the box just sitting around on the tables if they could have been tampered with. there should have been quite a bit in there