Date: 5-SEP-1996 09:10:58.59 From: ROCK::MUELLER "Rob {x6160} If it ain't broke, I ain't worked on it yet. 05-Sep-1996 0858" Subj: Pig Roast '96 (message #7) - "The Big Mail" To: @pig96 Here is the "Big Mail" that I promised. It has all of the information that you'll need to attend and be a part of Pig Roast `96. This will probably be the last mail that I send prior to the Pig Roast. I will be out on Friday, so if you have any questions, you should ask them by Thursday. Contents: 1. The Details 2. The Hosts 3. What We Will Supply 4. What You Will Supply 5. The Donations 6. The Band 7. The Agenda 8. The Rules --- please read this 9. The Directions - Sorry, I'm not putting this on the Web. The Details ########### What: Pig Roast `96 Where: Sorry, I'm not putting this on the Web When: Saturday, September 7, 1996 (also Friday, see agenda below) Time: Anytime, really, but I suspect most folks will arrive after 12:00pm (see the agenda below) Attendance: We're expecting over 200 people throughout the day and night. The Hosts ######### Rob Mueller (King Pig) Sharon Digirolamo (Queen Pig) Chuck Benz (Roastmaster General) Kevin Carroll Jim Ellis Rob Kuhn Brian Lilly Brock Moore Scott Taylor - honorary host What We Will Supply ################### 1. The Pig: 160 lbs of grain fed pig, slow roasted over wood-fueled coals. We'll also supply the barbecue sauce. 2. Beer: 1/2 keg of Pilgrim or Harpoon IPA (starting Friday); 1/2 keg of Miller Lite; 1/2 keg of Molson Golden. 3. Soda and juice. 4. Barbecue 5. Some Hamburgers and Hot Dogs 6. Various condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, etc ...) 7. Plates, bowls, cups, utensils, etc ... 8. Music (see the Band below) 9. Volleyball and Croquet 10. Donation jars (see below) What You will Supply #################### 1. Side Dishes (salads, appetizers, etc ....). 2. Chips and Dips. 3. Vegetarian [or other] Dishes. 4. Desserts. 5. Other beverages if you don't like what we're providing. 6. Other grill items (we won't have many hamburgers and hot dogs) if you want them. 7. Lawn chairs if you want to sit down (we'll have some). 8. A little donation to help us cover the expenses. The Donations ############# This is not a cheap party. Total costs will easily top $700. The hosts aren't rich and can't do this without everyone's help. We had GREAT donations for Pig Roast `94, and I'm sure this will happen again. So, if everyone chips in about $5 (more for heavy drinkers and pig eaters, less for non drinkers and non pig eaters), that would help us out tremendously. Seems a small price to pay for such a good time. We will have donation jars placed around the party. Please chip in early, so we can count what we have near the middle of the party and let you know where we stand. The Band - Shakey Steve and the Bluecats ######## This year, we have a REAL band playing, as opposed to just a jam session. Shakey Steve and the Bluecats will be performing roots R&B, Rockabilly, Jump/Swing Blues as well as standard Chicago style Rhythm and Blues. Hmm, you think they're a BLUES band? The band is not playing for money, but, rather, for donations (in addition to the Pig Roast Donations). They'll have a donation jar around too. Please chip in and let them know you love their music. The Agenda ########## Here is the rough agenda for Pig Roast `96. Guests are welcome to come by any time. Late night and early morning guests are encouraged (it gets lonely at night). Friday, September 6, 1996 ------------------------- 2:00 PM: Rob picks up the Pig at EL Blood and Sons in Groton, MA. 6:00 PM: Someone gets the first keg of Pilgrim or Harpoon IPA and gets it iced down and tapped up at the site. 6:30 PM: Someone gets a bunch of pizzas to feed the hungry mass. 7:15 PM: We strap the pig to the spit, give it a dry rub, and begin preparing the roasting place. 8:00 PM: The pig is officially placed over the fire and the 18-20 hour roasting begins. We'll have a little pre-party for the rest of the night, so guests are welcome to come by and check out the pig before we burn it to a crisp. Saturday, September 7, 1996 --------------------------- 6:00 AM: Someone brings donuts and coffee to the weary roaster (probably me, but, with any luck someone else) and takes over the vigil. The weary roaster gets some sleep. 10:00 AM: The rest of the hosts are at the site and getting things ready (tables, chairs, snacks, volleyball net, etc. ...) 11:30 AM: The band starts to arrive and set up (OK, I'm just guessing when they're planning on arriving, but this sounds like a good time, doesn't it?). Someone picks up two more kegs and the rest of the soda and ice arrive. 12:00 PM: The weary roaster wakes up and showers (this is much appreciated by everyone there). Things are getting into full swing. Guests are arriving. People are munching on snacks, playing vball, croquet, and generally having a great time. 2:00 PM: About 200 people are here and everyone (well, maybe not everyone) is anxiously awaiting the carving. The cooks keep telling them that it won't be long now. The grill is fired up for hot dogs and hamburgers for those that want it. 3:00 PM: The pig is finally done and it is removed from the fire. Carving begins. 3:30 PM: All edible portions of the pig are gone. Some guests are contemplating eating the inedible portions. Other guests are completely grossed out. 6:00 PM: People are still playing vball, croquet, and generally having a great time. There are probably 100 people here at this time. I guess the band starts packing up around this time (no, they haven't been playing the whole time). 8:00 PM: It's getting dark, but some die-hards are still playing vball with what little light we can provide. The mellow part of the evening is just starting. 9:00 PM: All kegs are tapped-out and we're finishing up the remaining six packs which some guests have brought by. Music is playing softly in the background as we all "sit around the camp fire", roast marshmallows, and talk about past Pig Roasts. 11:00 PM: Most people are tapped-out and ready for bed. There is plenty of floor space, so no one need drive home at this point. A few small conversations are still going on. Sunday, September 8, 1996 ------------------------- 8:00 AM: People are starting to wake up. Someone makes coffee. The dew is glistening on the lawn. 13,875,249 flies are flying around the remains of the pig. 10:00 AM: All hungry souls head our for breakfast (to the Hats On Deli in Hudson, Jake's or Sunnyside Cafe in Marlboro). 12:00 PM: The hosts and some generous guests return to the site to help clean up. 3:00 PM: The site is clean again and ready for normal life. Everyone heads their separate ways and each, in their own, silent way, contemplates the events of the past 40 or so hours. All can't wait for next year. The Rules ######### I know I put this in the last message, but I just want to get the point across. 1. No one drives under the influence. I have plenty of floor space, so if you're planning on drinking a lot, plan to stay the night or have someone else drive you home. I am entrusting everyone at Pig Roast `96 to watch out for everyone else. 2. This is a family event, so no stinkin' drunks ... at least not until late night. 3. Please do not park on the grass or block driveways or fire hydrants. The street is plenty wide enough. Please don't park in my driveway; we'll need to get in and out to do things during the day. 4. Please do not annoy my neighbors. For the most part I'm just getting to know them. I've invited all of the immediate neighbors, but you never know what they think. You won't have to live next to them for the next decade. 5. I shouldn't have to say this, but just to be very clear: No illegal drugs will be tolerated on the premises, nor will anyone under the influence of illegal drugs be allowed to remain. 6. Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, do not mess up my new bathroom. It's my pride and joy and it's not even finished yet. We'll have a porta-pottie outside for the simple things. 7. There will be an open fire, so please keep the kids away 8. No lawsuits! We will do everything in our power to make this an enjoyable and safe event for everyone, but please have some common sense and watch out for yourself, your family, and your friends. Directions ########## Sorry, I'm not putting this on web.