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Wow - this is gonna be a hard decision for you Peter!

painful...very very painful!

You can post what you're going to bring here, in case someone wants to check before making the 100th pasta salad, for example... but other than that, it's pretty informal and left up to "luck". Usually we end up with a well rounded and very tasty menu! Dishes that have arrived before have included pulled pork, casseroles or pasta dishes, meatballs, chips & dips, vegi salads, pasta salads, bean dishes, cheese cake, holiday cookies, brownies...Some kind of serving spoons are suggested. Plus your beverage of choice: micro brews, scotch, wine coolers, etc... There will be large bins of ice to collect your drinks in, plus soda, plates, forks, spoons & cups.... Hope that helps!

I know there must be more tales of woe and/or unique learning experiences from this year to share! This is not normally a shy group! (moving to the top )

Last year's pics can be seen here: http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?autoco...um&album=36

Hey... Would this story qualify? http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=4826

The holiday party is an open event. Bring your friends!

Just moving this to the top... Special note... the banner ad only mentions 2 awards... I'll fix that soon! Also don't over look the new fun "school of hard knocks" award! See details: http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5331

...hey, does anybody know a contact for a manufacturer who makes those nifty changing fleeces? That would be an awesome donation!!! ...I've sent an email to the two links on the "fleece poncho" thread, but if anyone else knows of another manufacturer, I'll try to contact them also...

Help us kick off the hooliday season in style!!! This is one of the main NSPN opportunities to meet & mingle with many of our members at all skill levels. You don't want to miss it! Where: Gould Barn, Topsfield, MA When: Saturday, December 6th, 2008 Time: 6:00 pm to 10pm -B.Y.O.B. & Potluck Party.... we do it so well! NSPN members have legendary high culinary standards! Soda and large-ish metal bins with ice will be provided. -ongoing slide show of past events and festive music (lots have been collected this year! Thanks for your help) -Gear Raffles and Year End Awards presented -plus a return of last year's fun Club Trivia Game (new questions)! -as always celebrating another year of friends and fun! Directions to Gould Barn: From the south, take Rt. 1 north exit off of Route I-95. Follow that to Rt. 97 west into Topsfield. At the stop sign, the library will be on your left and a small side street immediately before the stop sign is on your right - that is East Common Street . Take a right onto this street and park in the lot on the right that is for the Emerson Center/Congregational Church. From the north, take I-95 south to the Topsfield Rt. 97 exit. Proceed to Congregational Church on the right and Town Common on the left. Make a left turn onto Route 97 East, for 1/2 a second and then take a SHARP left onto East Common St and park in the lot on the right that is for the Emerson Center/Congregational Church. There is some parking on the street or at the far left end of the church lot closest to the Barn.

I'll second that...

Fixed! Thanks for your assistance Bill!

...that's really just because they are collector's items! just kidding, will do. Damned cut and paste quick fix...

Finally got the new clickable graphics and pdf order form done and now they are up on the "NSPN Store" page... you may have to hit the refresh button to see them, but they're updated. Check it out! Sorry it took me so long! Shirts, stickers and hats will all be at the general meeting as well. Hope to see you there!

The following Details are also posted on the calendar: 2008 Annual General Membership Meeting Where: Gould Barn End of season Paddle to follow at Pavillion Beach. When: October 4, 2008 Time: 9 am - 12 pm Refreshments: Coffee & Donuts will be provided Basic overview: The Board will be reviewing the previous year and plans that are being made for the coming year. All are welcome to discuss where we'd like the club to head in the upcoming year. Pack your gear & a lunch too because, following the meeting (weather permitting), there will be a paddle from pavillion beach! Also...for those of you who missed the opportunity to get an NSPN 10th Anniversary T-shirt* at the solistice paddle, they will also be bought to the meeting. (*sold while supplies last) Special Note! This event cooincides with Topsfield Fair's Opening Day! In order to avoid the parade, it is recommended to come by way of 95 rather than by Rte 1. Directions to Gould Barn: Address for GPS: 1 Howlett St Topsfield, MA 01983 From the south, take I-95. Follow that to Exit 51, merge onto Endicott Rd toward Topsfield. Continue on Washington Street. Stay on Washington street as it turns to right. Take a slight right onto High Street Ext. Slight right to High Street/RT 97. take a SHARP left onto East Common St and park in the lot on the right that is for the Emerson Center/Congregational Church and park in the lot on the right that is for the Emerson Center/Congregational Church. From the north, take I-95 south to the Topsfield Rt. 97 exit. Proceed to Congregational Church on the right and Town Common on the left. Make a left turn onto Route 97 East, for 1/2 a second and then take a SHARP left onto East Common St and park in the lot on the right that is for the Emerson Center/Congregational Church. There is some parking on the street or at the far left end of the church lot closest to the Barn.

Will there be foliage this early? Is this event still happening?

I feel much better now! Thanks for sharing!

Sorry I missed it, didn't even know there WAS and olympic paddling event. Anybody got a link?

Does this help? Forest River Park -- URL for this route is: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=945438 (This link can also be found on the event listing on the calendar... but my home computer has been having difficulty with google maps lately for some reason... If this link doesn't work for you, maybe I can post something different for you)

Heavy on the AWWW factor! Thanks for sharing!!! Surprised to see ones with black spots... Are you hoping for one of the girls like the other 2, or shake things up with a boy?

So I hear you may be getting a third furry creature soon, or was that just rumor?... any pics yet?

anybody else getting the visual picture of strange jawa-cult groupings being sited at area beaches in the near future? P.S....You've all convinced me, I may be breaking out the sewing machine soon... hope it still works!