Where are we today ?
Another fun day here with more great weather. The walkabouts and stuff, play with dogs and mow a bit more lawn. Its not growing as fast anymore so did not do the whole 5 acres, only the spots that needed it. Then can read for a short while in the shade.
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| Excellent lawn mower |
Shortly after 3 pm we packed up our chairs and cooler head down the back roads to Ma and Pa Fest. We took some mini tarts and bean salad. Have been going to this fun gathering for many years and I have posted about it in the past. This year Suzie's Mom and Dad were invited so we showed them the way there. Ma is Kay and Pa is Elmer, he was the arena Manager in Plattsville for ever it seems until he retired about 15 years ago. According to Elmer they started doing a small get together like this about 50 years ago and just seems to get larger every year. Some years as many as 200 people here I believe.
They supply the meat and the rest is a pot luck affair. So much wonderful food.
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| Ma and Pa Fest |
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| his fish pond with huge fish |
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| Suzie and her Mom and Dad chatting with Elmer |
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| stoking the campfire for the corn pot |
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| The BBQ going with 3 roast beef and 3 pork roasts |
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| taking the roasts off the spit |
Dan is carving the three turkeys he deboned and smoked earlier. Man is it ever tasty.
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| smoked turkey |
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| this smoked turkey was so moist and tender |
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Now the roast beef amazing , melt in in your mouth.
Dan you do an awesome job ! |
I missed them carving the pork roasts, but again done to perfection.
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| cast iron pot for the corn over the fire |
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| putting the corn in foil lined coolers |
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| this friendly dog wanted his own chair |
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| so many people to chat with |
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| the laneway lined with cars |
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| desert tent |
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| Elmer welcoming everyone, then grace |
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| Kay making sure everything is all set |
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| so many choices, where do we start? |
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I started and finished here,
well a few more nibbles |
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| More wood on the fire for those sitting around |
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| nice huge sunflowers at the edge of the corn field |
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| cute drink holder |
Did we have a great time? You betcha, did we eat to much? Yaaaaa.... But it is so nice to attend this get together and chat with so many people we have not seen for a long time or at least last years party. Thanks Ma and Pa and all the volunteers that make this event a success.
Glad you could all drop by here a visit with us, it was a great day again.
Posted by George, a.k.a. "The Weber "Q" Man of Blogland" according to Rick Doyle.
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Wow that is a lot of meat and what a huge BBQ. The meat looks delicious, my mouth is watering just looking at the pictures.
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Everything was so good too.
DeleteNow that is definitely a party.
ReplyDeleteAlways a great get together every year.
DeleteLotsa good cooks there. Food all looks good.
ReplyDeleteThey have had years of practice thats for sure.
DeleteNow that is what I call a feast! What a beautiful setting for your get together.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great spot and so much room.
DeleteIt looks like you had a perfect day to go along with good food and friends.
ReplyDeleteYes the whole day was perfect.
DeleteLooks like a great gathering George, you don't see or hear of many like that anymore. What an array of food and great ways of cooking it all. Take care and we will see you soon.
ReplyDeleteThats why we love it here such amazing people and great times.
DeleteSee you guys soon too.
Looks like a really fun event and great that Ma & Pa are willing to put it on each year. I like their choices of meats and would have picked the same ones. I love pot lucks but hate to have to pass on so many of the great looking offerings - the plate and stomach can only hold so much.
ReplyDeleteIts all so good, needed some Pepcid Ac at that meal.
DeleteAnother party and we find you in the middle of it! Glad you're having a great time. Looks like you pulled everyone in from town and the food looks amazing too.
ReplyDeleteWell we do enjoy these great gatherings, and yep a lot of the town was there.
DeleteWhat a feast! It all looks yummy! Glad you had nice weather and Suzie's Mom and Dad could go this year.
ReplyDeleteIt sure was a great day and they also knew so many people as well.
DeleteA tent just for desserts??? hey ho! my kind of Fest! What a nifty thing for this couple to begin … I swear, George! you got yourself quite a lifestyle… !
ReplyDeleteNeed to keep the sweets and ice cream in the shade !
DeleteWe love the lifestyle and all the great people we meet.
That was some great BBQ. You did not go home hungry, I'm sure. Good fun!
ReplyDeleteNo we did not go home hungry thats for sure.
DeleteWow! So there are other ways to cook besides on a Weber grill! :c)
ReplyDeleteThere sure is, the Weber Q works great for a small group. But not for a 100 ore more people.
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