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LTH Holiday Party @ Pearl's Southern Comfort THU 12/14/2017
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    Post #1 - November 17th, 2017, 12:00 pm
    Post #1 - November 17th, 2017, 12:00 pm Post #1 - November 17th, 2017, 12:00 pm
    Hi all,

    We're really excited to be holding this year's shindig at LTH favorite, Pearl's Southern Comfort. Danny Beck and his crew are excited to be hosting us and have put together a terrific menu for us.

    Ticket sales are now live and the cost is $40 per person all-in (includes a welcome beverage, dinner, pop, tax and tip). Additional cocktails, wine & beer will be on your own tab.

    Some of the items on the menu are vegetarian-friendly but a vegetarian main course will be available to anyone who requests it in advance, and you can do that here on this thread. More details about the meal and the event can be found on the sign-up page.

    Once you pay for your tix, we'll add your name(s) to the list of confirmed attendees. Capacity is limited to 60 people.

    Gift Exchange
    The Gift Exchange has been a part of our yearly celebrations since we held our first such event at Klas. If you want, please bring a food-related raffle item. For the raffle/gift exchange, all gifts go into a pool and names are drawn. If you do bring a gift, you get a ticket and are guaranteed one gift in exchange. We’ve set the price for each gift around $15. Please don’t wrap the gift — we like to see what people are winning before they win it — but please do put your name (real name or screen name or both) on the gift so that lucky recipients know who to thank.

    Give Back
    Mamagotcha has graciously agreed to collect items for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. She’ll post a list here of the items that are most needed this time of year. Just bring them to the party and we’ll make sure they get to people who need them.

    Any questions? If so, please feel free to post them here.

    Thanks,

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #2 - November 17th, 2017, 12:07 pm
    Post #2 - November 17th, 2017, 12:07 pm Post #2 - November 17th, 2017, 12:07 pm
    Confirmed and attending:

    Sweet Willie
    ronnie_suburban +2
    nr706
    moetchandon
    Coops +1
    pairs4life +2
    mamagotcha
    chouxfly
    JoelF
    SueF
    Santander
    Cathy 2 +2
    Pie Lady
    irisarbor +1
    BR

    -23-

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #3 - November 17th, 2017, 12:52 pm
    Post #3 - November 17th, 2017, 12:52 pm Post #3 - November 17th, 2017, 12:52 pm
    I am in, a vegetarian menu please.
    Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland

    Horto In Urbs- Falling in love with Urban Vegetable Gardening
  • Post #4 - November 17th, 2017, 2:17 pm
    Post #4 - November 17th, 2017, 2:17 pm Post #4 - November 17th, 2017, 2:17 pm
    Unfortunately Gal from Kalamazoo will be in NY on business, but Lordbarnyard and a friend shall be in attendance.
    Coops

    Eating big in the West.
  • Post #5 - November 17th, 2017, 4:37 pm
    Post #5 - November 17th, 2017, 4:37 pm Post #5 - November 17th, 2017, 4:37 pm
    We're already getting some sign-ups, which is great to see. When you do remit, if you could please include your LTH handle or the handle of the LTH member with whom you'll be attending, it'll help me keep things straight on my end.

    On that note, I just received payment for $80 from some folks with the initials R&HB but embarrassingly, I don't know their applicable LTH handles. If you could please post them here, I'd really appreciate it.

    Thanks,

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #6 - November 18th, 2017, 12:04 pm
    Post #6 - November 18th, 2017, 12:04 pm Post #6 - November 18th, 2017, 12:04 pm
    Hi all,

    To avoid any fees, please remember to use the paypal button provided on the sign-up page. This leads directly to the Friends & Family option that doesn't incur any fees.

    If you have any questions, please let me know.

    Thanks,

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #7 - November 18th, 2017, 3:35 pm
    Post #7 - November 18th, 2017, 3:35 pm Post #7 - November 18th, 2017, 3:35 pm
    YAAASSS LAWD
    Just paid for me. Honestly I didn't see a place to put my real name. Jenny Worrell.
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #8 - November 18th, 2017, 4:00 pm
    Post #8 - November 18th, 2017, 4:00 pm Post #8 - November 18th, 2017, 4:00 pm
    Is BYOB allowed?
    Thanks E
    "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
    ~James Michener
  • Post #9 - November 18th, 2017, 6:10 pm
    Post #9 - November 18th, 2017, 6:10 pm Post #9 - November 18th, 2017, 6:10 pm
    irisarbor wrote:Is BYOB allowed?
    Thanks E

    No, it is not.

    Confirmed and attending:

    Sweet Willie
    ronnie_suburban +2
    nr706
    moetchandon
    Coops +1
    pairs4life +2 (1 veg)
    mamagotcha
    chouxfly
    JoelF
    SueF
    Santander
    Cathy 2 +2
    Pie Lady
    irisarbor +1
    BR
    PEEDEE
    -24-

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #10 - November 20th, 2017, 7:10 pm
    Post #10 - November 20th, 2017, 7:10 pm Post #10 - November 20th, 2017, 7:10 pm
    One thing I love about the holiday dinner is that so many of you will take a moment during the excitement and anticipation to think about our neighbors who perhaps aren't having such a good year, and to go out of your way to purchase a few items to donate to our annual food drive.

    As in past years, all your donations will benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository, the main food bank in our area. Every single dollar you donate will provide three meals to a hungry Chicagoan. Last year, the Food Depository distributed nearly 72 million pounds of food, 37% of which was fresh produce. 164,000 meals are provided on a daily basis. It is truly an honor and one of my very favorite holiday tasks to deliver your generous donations each year the morning following our party.

    The first question I always get is, "What do they need the most?" Of course, the food bank will accept all non-perishable food donations, but the following highly nutritious items are especially appreciated:

    • Canned tuna, chicken or salmon
    • Peanut butter
    • Meals in a can (soup, stew, chili)
    • Canned vegetables and fruit
    • Olive or canola oil
    • Spices (cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, salt-free spice blends)
    • Breakfast cereals
    • Healthy snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit)

    If possible, please avoid items packed in glass. We will have some boxes available to collect your donations at the party; if you prefer to donate a check or cash, you can give them directly to me.

    Thank you all for your kind support of our annual food drive, and I can't wait to see you at Pearl's!
    “Assuredly it is a great accomplishment to be a novelist, but it is no mediocre glory to be a cook.” -- Alexandre Dumas

    "I give you Chicago. It is no London and Harvard. It is not Paris and buttermilk. It is American in every chitling and sparerib. It is alive from tail to snout." -- H.L. Mencken
  • Post #11 - November 23rd, 2017, 11:11 am
    Post #11 - November 23rd, 2017, 11:11 am Post #11 - November 23rd, 2017, 11:11 am
    Confirmed and attending:

    Sweet Willie
    ronnie_suburban +2
    nr706
    moetchandon
    Coops +1
    pairs4life +2 (1 veg)
    mamagotcha
    chouxfly
    JoelF
    SueF
    Santander
    Cathy 2 +2
    Pie Lady
    irisarbor +1
    BR
    PEEDEE
    MHL
    labmom53
    Cynthia
    REB
    RAB
    -29-

    Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! :)

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #12 - November 24th, 2017, 11:38 am
    Post #12 - November 24th, 2017, 11:38 am Post #12 - November 24th, 2017, 11:38 am
    Just sent in my payment. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 14th.
    "All great change in America begins at the dinner table." Ronald Reagan

    http://midwestmaize.wordpress.com
  • Post #13 - November 26th, 2017, 4:29 pm
    Post #13 - November 26th, 2017, 4:29 pm Post #13 - November 26th, 2017, 4:29 pm
    Just catching up after Thanksgiving, I'm in and I just paid.
    For what we choose is what we are. He should not miss this second opportunity to re-create himself with food. Jim Crace "The Devil's Larder"
  • Post #14 - November 26th, 2017, 4:30 pm
    Post #14 - November 26th, 2017, 4:30 pm Post #14 - November 26th, 2017, 4:30 pm
    I forgot to say I'm really looking forward to this years creation by irisarbor.
    For what we choose is what we are. He should not miss this second opportunity to re-create himself with food. Jim Crace "The Devil's Larder"
  • Post #15 - November 26th, 2017, 7:44 pm
    Post #15 - November 26th, 2017, 7:44 pm Post #15 - November 26th, 2017, 7:44 pm
    Confirmed and attending:

    Sweet Willie
    ronnie_suburban +2
    nr706
    moetchandon
    Coops +1
    pairs4life +2 (1 veg)
    mamagotcha
    chouxfly
    JoelF
    SueF
    Santander
    Cathy 2 +2
    Pie Lady
    irisarbor +1
    BR
    PEEDEE
    MHL
    labmom53
    Cynthia
    REB
    RAB
    MBH
    boudreaulicious
    petite_gourmande
    EvA
    Cabbagehead
    -34-

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #16 - November 28th, 2017, 1:40 pm
    Post #16 - November 28th, 2017, 1:40 pm Post #16 - November 28th, 2017, 1:40 pm
    mbh wrote:I forgot to say I'm really looking forward to this years creation by irisarbor.


    It's been a brutal season for me for several reasons,
    I'm going to try and bang one out this weekend,
    but it will definitely be on the simpler side.
    Don't expect a Corleone Castle this year.
    Maybe I'll be back in stride next year.
    :?
    "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
    ~James Michener
  • Post #17 - November 29th, 2017, 9:27 am
    Post #17 - November 29th, 2017, 9:27 am Post #17 - November 29th, 2017, 9:27 am
    I just signed up. I'm in Mexico, so PayPal had me enter the amount in pesos. Let me know if I did the calculation wrong.
    Steve Z.

    “Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
    ― Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Post #18 - November 29th, 2017, 9:33 am
    Post #18 - November 29th, 2017, 9:33 am Post #18 - November 29th, 2017, 9:33 am
    stevez wrote:I just signed up. I'm in Mexico, so PayPal had me enter the amount in pesos. Let me know if I did the calculation wrong.

    LOL - you're all set.

    New list - confirmed and attending:

    Sweet Willie
    ronnie_suburban +2
    nr706
    moetchandon
    Coops +1
    pairs4life +2 (1 veg)
    mamagotcha
    chouxfly
    JoelF
    SueF
    Santander
    Cathy 2 +2
    Pie Lady
    irisarbor +1
    BR
    PEEDEE
    MHL
    labmom53
    Cynthia
    REB
    RAB
    MBH
    boudreaulicious
    petite_gourmande
    EvA
    Cabbagehead
    stevez
    Clelamatron
    Docnik
    pudgym29
    borborigmy +2
    edc +1
    -43-

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #19 - November 29th, 2017, 9:48 am
    Post #19 - November 29th, 2017, 9:48 am Post #19 - November 29th, 2017, 9:48 am
    We talked with Danny last night and he's excited to host this. I'll be signing Mr. X and I up soon. Looking forward to it!
    -Mary
  • Post #20 - December 1st, 2017, 8:24 pm
    Post #20 - December 1st, 2017, 8:24 pm Post #20 - December 1st, 2017, 8:24 pm
    Just signed up: borborigmy + 2

    I'll probably not make it until the end of the appetizers, so hopefully there will be a little left! Looking forward to a great night as usual.
    "My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people."

    -Orson Welles-
  • Post #21 - December 1st, 2017, 11:23 pm
    Post #21 - December 1st, 2017, 11:23 pm Post #21 - December 1st, 2017, 11:23 pm
    Shan't be able to be there. Will be recovering from hip replacement.

    Hopefully in the future I can resume some of my "Vanna White" duties without limping.

    Eat something yummy for me, y'all.

    Giovanna
    =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=

    "Enjoy every sandwich."

    -Warren Zevon
  • Post #22 - December 2nd, 2017, 6:59 pm
    Post #22 - December 2nd, 2017, 6:59 pm Post #22 - December 2nd, 2017, 6:59 pm
    Giovanna wrote:Shan't be able to be there. Will be recovering from hip replacement.

    Hopefully in the future I can resume some of my "Vanna White" duties without limping.

    Eat something yummy for me, y'all.

    Giovanna

    We will miss you and your performance of your duties! Hope all goes well with the hip replacement. We will toast to your good health.
  • Post #23 - December 3rd, 2017, 4:32 pm
    Post #23 - December 3rd, 2017, 4:32 pm Post #23 - December 3rd, 2017, 4:32 pm
    I just sent money for Jennie and myself - didn't see anywhere to let you know my screen name. Hope I did it correctly.
  • Post #24 - December 3rd, 2017, 5:14 pm
    Post #24 - December 3rd, 2017, 5:14 pm Post #24 - December 3rd, 2017, 5:14 pm
    lougord99 wrote:I just sent money for Jennie and myself - didn't see anywhere to let you know my screen name. Hope I did it correctly.

    Got it - thanks!

    New list:

    Sweet Willie
    ronnie_suburban +2
    nr706
    moetchandon
    Coops +1
    pairs4life +2 (1 veg)
    mamagotcha
    chouxfly
    JoelF
    SueF
    Santander
    Cathy 2 +2
    Pie Lady
    irisarbor +1
    BR
    PEEDEE
    MHL
    labmom53
    Cynthia
    REB
    RAB
    MBH
    boudreaulicious
    petite_gourmande
    EvA
    Cabbagehead
    stevez
    Clelamatron
    Docnik
    pudgym29
    borborigmy +2
    edc +1
    lougord99 +1
    -45-

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #25 - December 4th, 2017, 8:31 pm
    Post #25 - December 4th, 2017, 8:31 pm Post #25 - December 4th, 2017, 8:31 pm
    Just payed for 2. Jackaroe +1.

    Looking for forward to it!

    Let me know if you need the PayPal account name.
  • Post #26 - December 4th, 2017, 9:03 pm
    Post #26 - December 4th, 2017, 9:03 pm Post #26 - December 4th, 2017, 9:03 pm
    Jackaroe wrote:Just payed for 2. Jackaroe +1.

    Looking for forward to it!

    Let me know if you need the PayPal account name.

    Got it and also received payment from bluepig.

    Question: Does anyone who has not requested a vegetarian entree need to order one?

    New list of confirmed and attending:

    Sweet Willie
    ronnie_suburban +2
    nr706
    moetchandon
    Coops +1
    pairs4life +2 (1 veg)
    mamagotcha
    chouxfly
    JoelF
    SueF
    Santander
    Cathy 2 +2
    Pie Lady
    irisarbor +1
    BR
    PEEDEE
    MHL
    labmom53
    Cynthia
    REB
    RAB
    MBH
    boudreaulicious
    petite_gourmande
    EvA
    Cabbagehead
    stevez
    Clelamatron
    Docnik
    pudgym29
    borborigmy +2
    edc +1
    lougord99 +1
    Jackaroe + 1
    bluepig +1
    The GP
    Mr. X
    David Hammond +1
    Jazzfood
    -54-

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #27 - December 6th, 2017, 9:56 am
    Post #27 - December 6th, 2017, 9:56 am Post #27 - December 6th, 2017, 9:56 am
    Hi, I have been trying to buy tickets for the holiday party and even though it says you don't need a Paypall account I don't see a way to pay without one (it keeps asking me to sign in or sign up; I actually have a dormant account but don't remember the password/email and don't really want to use it if I don't have to).

    Thanks!
  • Post #28 - December 6th, 2017, 11:33 am
    Post #28 - December 6th, 2017, 11:33 am Post #28 - December 6th, 2017, 11:33 am
    k8cooksthebooks wrote:Hi, I have been trying to buy tickets for the holiday party and even though it says you don't need a Paypall account I don't see a way to pay without one (it keeps asking me to sign in or sign up; I actually have a dormant account but don't remember the password/email and don't really want to use it if I don't have to).

    Thanks!

    Please try this link and let me know how it goes. :)

    Thanks,

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #29 - December 6th, 2017, 1:44 pm
    Post #29 - December 6th, 2017, 1:44 pm Post #29 - December 6th, 2017, 1:44 pm
    Unfortunately, same message. Do you have the Cash app? Or I will just get a new password for my Paypal account. Thanks.
  • Post #30 - December 6th, 2017, 1:49 pm
    Post #30 - December 6th, 2017, 1:49 pm Post #30 - December 6th, 2017, 1:49 pm
    k8cooksthebooks wrote:Unfortunately, same message. Do you have the Cash app? Or I will just get a new password for my Paypal account. Thanks.

    Do you have venmo?

    =R=
    Same planet, different world

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