Is anyone looking forward to a really great outdoor, "3 hour tour", rain protected, waterfront, crab eating Friday night on the "SS Minnow"?

I was at Gilligans yesterday and spoke with the Skipper (Art) & his people and, right now, the crabs are running medium and large (no jumbos yet). Mediums are $30/doz and large are $40/doz (No problem for "Mr Howell & Lovie"). The AYCE feast is $26 and consists of small & mediums mixed. These prices can change during the week but they don't change much.

I'd like to get a close head count by Tuesday night so I can call in Wednesday, otherwise we won't be guaranteed seats together. Not that it matters to our group; We is flexible!

The dinner crowd usually starts coming in around 6pm but it's hit or miss. Otherwise I just say: show up and look for me, I'll get there @4:30 and we'll sit wherever we can. There is other food on their menu if you don't want crabs. Check out their website & menu below. Directions are included. :buddies:

Gilligans (http://www.gilliganspier.com/)

its one of those irritating sites that thinks its good to start playing music when you open it.
I never stay on those sites any longer than it takes to back out of it.

That place looks awesome. I hope all of you have a great and safe time.

:coffee:

If I don't drink beer, I'll save almost $30 and large crabbies here I come!

:lol:

its one of those irritating sites that thinks its good to start playing music when you open it.
I never stay on those sites any longer than it takes to back out of it.
Dear Sir: What "music" are you speaking of?
If I don't drink beer, I'll save almost $30 and large crabbies here I come!

:lol:
Just don't drink the "swamp water"...

:howdy: Think we'll be there! I may even take off early so we can get there before 7:00!!

Dear Sir: What "music" are you speaking of?

When you go to their website "Red Red Wine" plays automatically. It's annoying, although I love the song.

:howdy: Think we'll be there! I may even take off early so we can get there before 7:00!!

Like like like!!

Im going to see if the wife can get off early on Friday, if so we will be there.

its one of those irritating sites that thinks its good to start playing music when you open it.
I never stay on those sites any longer than it takes to back out of it.

Sites like that are why I keep my laptop speakers on "mute".

Went to Gilligan's today. 2.5 hour wait for food! Had a beverage and went elsewhere and so on... :buddies:

Is anyone looking forward to a really great outdoor, "3 hour tour", rain protected, waterfront, crab eating Friday night on the "SS Minnow"?

I was at Gilligans yesterday and spoke with the Skipper (Art) & his people and, right now, the crabs are running medium and large (no jumbos yet). Mediums are $30/doz and large are $40/doz (No problem for "Mr Howell & Lovie"). The AYCE feast is $26 and consists of small & mediums mixed. These prices can change during the week but they don't change much.

I'd like to get a close head count by Tuesday night so I can call in Wednesday, otherwise we won't be guaranteed seats together. Not that it matters to our group; We is flexible!

The dinner crowd usually starts coming in around 6pm but it's hit or miss. Otherwise I just say: show up and look for me, I'll get there @4:30 and we'll sit wherever we can. There is other food on their menu if you don't want crabs. Check out their website & menu below. Directions are included. :buddies:

Gilligans (http://www.gilliganspier.com/)

Where is Newburg? (I know- I really should get out more!)

Where is Newburg? (I know- I really should get out more!)

off of 301, not far north of the Potomac river bridge.

Where is Newburg? (I know- I really should get out more!)From where ever you're coming from, get to 234 (Budds Creek Road).

Follow 234 all the way to 301 (it's 19 miles from 5/234-leonardtown to 234/301-Newburg)
Turn south (left) on 301 and go about 1.9 miles.
Turn right on Edge Hill Road (between American Service Center & Newburg Marine).
Go 1 mile on Edge Hill and turn left on Popes Creek Road (very easy to miss).
Follow this road approx 1.5 miles to a hard right and bear to the right.
Another 3/10 mi. and Gilligans is on your left

From where ever you're coming from, get to 234 (Budds Creek Road).

Follow 234 all the way to 301 (it's 19 miles from 5/234-leonardtown to 234/301-Newburg)
Turn south (left) on 301 and go about 1.9 miles.
Turn right on Edge Hill Road (between American Service Center & Newburg Marine).
Go 1 mile on Edge Hill and turn left on Popes Creek Road (very easy to miss).
Follow this road approx 1.5 miles to a hard right and bear to the right.
Another 3/10 mi. and Gilligans is on your left


Like I said, off of 301, not far north of the Potomac river bridge. :killingme

I wanted to break the Donzi out of storage sooooo bad today...:cds:

:howdy: Gilligan's sounds fun! :bann:

Where is Newburg? (I know- I really should get out more!)
Due south of Oldburg...:whistle:

Go where Baja said, but there is an entrance to Edgehill Rd almost immediately after you turn south (left) on 301. IF you turn (right) there, you'll hit Popes Creek Rd within 1/2 mile. There are some VERY sharp turns on Edgehill and Popes Creek roads so BEEEEE careful!

The other route is to go north on 301 from 234 (about a mile) and turn left at Popes Creek Rd which is immediately to the left of the Red Top liquor store on 301 N.

I wanted to break the Donzi out of storage sooooo bad today...:cds:My Checkmate is at Newburg Marine for sale. I called them last Wednesday and told them to put the props on and I would pick it up for one last hoorah but changed my mind. The lil fishing boat is much better on fuel....:lol:

The lil fishing boat is much better on fuel....:lol:

That. The only boat I use semi-regularly these days is a 15' Whaler. :whistle:

Due south of Oldburg...:whistle:

Go where Baja said, but there is an entrance to Edgehill Rd almost immediately after you turn south (left) on 301. IF you turn (right) there, you'll hit Popes Creek Rd within 1/2 mile. There are some VERY sharp turns on Edgehill and Popes Creek roads so BEEEEE careful!

The other route is to go north on 301 from 234 (about a mile) and turn left at Popes Creek Rd which is immediately to the left of the Red Top liquor store on 301 N.

Hey you! :howdy: As we discussed Saturday, I think me and a friend are definately in for this! Just might be a little late, maybe 5:30 or 6:00. Sounds fun! Thanks for coordinating!:buddies:

Im going to see if the wife can get off early on Friday, if so we will be there.
Can you find out by tomorrow or should I count you folks in? Then, if you don't show, you can pay for my meal? :evil: :howdy:

So far I have 10 of us going.
When you go to their website "Red Red Wine" plays automatically. It's annoying, although I love the song.
For some reason (and my sound is on, tyvm) I don't have any music when I open it. Lucky me, eh?

Hey you! :howdy: As we discussed Saturday, I think me and a friend are definately in for this! Just might be a little late, maybe 5:30 or 6:00. Sounds fun! Thanks for coordinating!:buddies:
We'll still be there I'm sure...:cheers:

Can you find out by tomorrow or should I count you folks in? Then, if you don't show, you can pay for my meal? :evil: :howdy:

So far I have 10 of us going.

For some reason (and my sound is on, tyvm) I don't have any music when I open it. Lucky me, eh?

Did you count in :gossip:

:yahoo: They have a basket of hushpuppies!

Have to drop the daughter off at the equestrian center for the graduation (not hers, she is next year) at 7:30 so we would not be able to get to there till around 8:30, looks like a no go for us this weekend.
Then the next weekend she has a dance recital that we have to go to then we pull out on vacation at 4am Monday morning.
Looks like we are tied tight until the first weekend in July.

Can you find out by tomorrow or should I count you folks in? Then, if you don't show, you can pay for my meal? :evil: :howdy:

So far I have 10 of us going.

For some reason (and my sound is on, tyvm) I don't have any music when I open it. Lucky me, eh?Add me.

We'll still be there I'm sure...:cheers:

You're counting us in too, right? We'll either be riding along with Cricket, or there on our own around 5:30 or so. :buddies:

Hey you! :howdy: As we discussed Saturday, I think me and a friend are definately in for this! Just might be a little late, maybe 5:30 or 6:00. Sounds fun! Thanks for coordinating!:buddies:

We'll still be there I'm sure...:cheers:

You're counting us in too, right? We'll either be riding along with Cricket, or there on our own around 5:30 or so. :buddies:

I work until 4:30, so we're not going to get there until at least 5:30-ish either.

Did you count in :gossip:
Of course! So far:

Moi
Vrai
Bann
Foxhound
Cricket & Friend
Belvak & Hubby
Baja

According to the website, their kitchen hours for Fri & Sat are 11am-10pm but the bar is open until 2am. I'll check this thread tomorrow and then call in for a few extra seats and check their crab sizes & prices. As long as most of us are there by 6, seating shouldn't be a problem.

Have to drop the daughter off at the equestrian center for the graduation (not hers, she is next year) at 7:30 so we would not be able to get to there till around 8:30, looks like a no go for us this weekend.
Then the next weekend she has a dance recital that we have to go to then we pull out on vacation at 4am Monday morning.
Looks like we are tied tight until the first weekend in July.
You don't need an excuse; I was just kidding about you buying me dinner :roflmao:

I'm sure we'll do a Saturday lunch or crab feast up your way real soon :yay:

Got room for one more? :buddies:

Got room for one more? :buddies:

Of course! :getdown:

Got room for one more? :buddies:
Vince! I'm soo blonde today! I said 10 but I only listed 9. :stupid:

I'll make reservations for 12 or 13 just in case some new faces get brave enough to come out to see the awesome, elite, Friday Night fun bunch! :patriot:

Of course! :getdown:

have fun..... without me...

i have big plans with :gossip: :dye: :dye::yahoo:

This is going to be a fun one! There's not a lot that I enjoy more than sitting by the water picking crabs. :yay:

This is going to be a fun one! There's not a lot that I enjoy more than sitting by the water picking crabs. :yay:

but I will get to spend time with the hottie from the office... remember... the one that has a nice :gossip:

:hot: :drool: ..... :dye:

We're covered for Friday @ 5pm. My friend Marcie said I can call Friday if there are any changes. We'll be outside but under the covering in case the storms try to rain on our parade. The temperature is supposed to be breezy & cool, with low humidity; awesome!!

I might see about showing up alone, let the wife unit do the running with the daughter unit.
If that happens, I would be there around 4 to 4:30, I would leave here (Silver Spring) around 3 and just head straight on down.

I will know about this plan later,
I will let you know for sure,,, unless I have a skillet indent in my forehead and am unable to get off the floor to type on the puter,, perhaps I should put the keyboard on the floor before I bring it up, that way I wont have to move much to respond..

ok, latest update.
Daughter decided she would rather spend the night at a friends house in Bethesda, so pan lady will drop daughter off at around 2pm, I will leave work around 2:30,
we should be able to leave the house here in slumville by 3:30.
Both should be attending the festive event. hope to be there by 5ish depending on Beltway traffic.

ok, latest update.
Daughter decided she would rather spend the night at a friends house in Bethesda, so pan lady will drop daughter off at around 2pm, I will leave work around 2:30,
we should be able to leave the house here in slumville by 3:30.
Both should be attending the festive event. hope to be there by 5ish depending on Beltway traffic.

:yay: We'll see you tomorrow! :yahoo:

ok, latest update.
Daughter decided she would rather spend the night at a friends house in Bethesda, so pan lady will drop daughter off at around 2pm, I will leave work around 2:30,
we should be able to leave the house here in slumville by 3:30.
Both should be attending the festive event. hope to be there by 5ish depending on Beltway traffic.
No problem! We're covered for 12-15 and I'm calling again to confirm it tomorrow. I'll be there by 4:30 so we can start the :party: early.

No problem! We're covered for 12-15 and I'm calling again to confirm it tomorrow. I'll be there by 4:30 so we can start the :party: early.

Im going to get all wild and drink a beer,, heck, I might just tempt fate and have two

Im going to get all wild and drink a beer,, heck, I might just tempt fate and have two
Think you'll get any phone numbers tomorrow night? :yikes: J/K Pan Lady :whistle:

Think you'll get any phone numbers tomorrow night? :yikes: J/K Pan Lady :whistle:
you know I will have to try if the moment comes up.
Still laughing about the last attempt, she was getting ready to give it to me,,, then it hit her. :killingme

We're not going to let the weather scare us away, right!!!! At least we'll be "on the island instead of on the Minnow"!! :lol:

We're not going to let the weather scare us away, right!!!! At least we'll be "on the island instead of on the Minnow"!! :lol:
It's only a "3 hour tour"; what could possibly happen? Do you think the "weather might start getting rough" or maybe the "tiny ship get tossed"? If it gets bad, we can always go inside. Most of the heavy winds are supposed to be in western MD, so they say...

We're not going to let the weather scare us away, right!!!!

Right! My DD texted me and I suspect he was trying to punk out because of the possible storm. I nipped that chit in the bud. :yay:

Right! My DD texted me and I suspect he was trying to punk out because of the possible storm. I nipped that chit in the bud. :yay:

Heh, you said "nip" heh :pete:

Front row seats for the tornado's!! :yahoo:

Heh, you said "nip" heh :pete:

:getdown:


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And yet another great evening out with the wife unit.

The crabs weren't super sized (yet) but we still put a hurtin' on them.

I'm telling the rest of you forumites; you're missing the best of times on Friday night! They seem to get better each week. We've hit on another really good place this time and it might become a regular place for the Summer.

As always, it was really enjoyable to see all 10 of you tonight. Thanks for making my Friday nights memorable! :cheers:

And yet another great evening out with the wife unit.

I would KILL my husband if he called me that. Yuck!

Glad you guys had fun though!

We've hit on another really good place this time and it might become a regular place for the Summer.

I'd go for that :yay: Gilligan's was a great pick!

I would KILL my husband if he called me that. Yuck!

Glad you guys had fun though!

Im sure if my wife felt the same way, I would refrain from using the term. However, since it really does not bother her, WTH.
People are different when it comes to certain things. Terms like Wife Unit are meaningless when in reality you try to treat her like a Queen.

(Queen, one who has total control over her subjects)

I'd go for that :yay: Gilligan's was a great pick!
TYVM. Maybe later in June when the crabs are bigger, we can try it again or even go on Saturday @ noon o'clock before the crowds hit. Around 2pm the boats & bikes start coming in. I'll keep in touch with Art to see when the bigger crabs are running.

The crabs weren't super sized (yet) but we still put a hurtin' on them.

I'm telling the rest of you forumites; you're missing the best of times on Friday night! They seem to get better each week. We've hit on another really good place this time and it might become a regular place for the Summer.

As always, it was really enjoyable to see all 10 of you tonight. Thanks for making my Friday nights memorable! :cheers:

And it all started 6 months ago - that's a lot of memories we've all got!

And it all started 6 months ago - that's a lot of memories we've all got!
Thank you for remembering that; You're an awesome statistician! We're having a lot of fun, no doubt...

Thank you for remembering that; You're an awesome statistician! We're having a lot of fun, no doubt...

One of my many talents. :biggrin:

or even go on Saturday @ noon o'clock before the crowds hit.

I can't think of a more fun way to spend a summer afternoon than picking crabs on that deck. What a cool place!

I can't think of a more fun way to spend a summer afternoon than picking crabs on that deck. What a cool place!
Yep! Even if the crabs were "fun sized" :yikes: :howdy:

That "hand jive" thing you, me & Pan Lady did last night with the vinegar was awesome too...

TYVM. Maybe later in June when the crabs are bigger, we can try it again or even go on Saturday @ noon o'clock before the crowds hit. Around 2pm the boats & bikes start coming in. I'll keep in touch with Art to see when the bigger crabs are running.

Please, please, please consider this! I just can't seem to make the Friday nights -- usually just too tired. Gilligan's is quite a ways away for me but I could do it on a Saturday!

TYVM. Maybe later in June when the crabs are bigger, we can try it again or even go on Saturday @ noon o'clock before the crowds hit. Around 2pm the boats & bikes start coming in. I'll keep in touch with Art to see when the bigger crabs are running.

That could work for me. Could even get a bike ride in.

We just did lunch at Coconut Joes in Edgwater, A ride for most of you but I think it would be a great place.
And the deck is pretty much on the water. And they said they would move tables around to cater to however many showed up.

Waterfront Bar & Restaurant Annapolis, MD | Coconut Joes Hawaiian Bar & Grille (http://www.coconutjoesusa.com/annapolis-md-restaurant-photos/Summer-Luau-2010)

We just did lunch at Coconut Joes in Edgwater, A ride for most of you but I think it would be a great place.
And the deck is pretty much on the water. And they said they would move tables around to cater to however many showed up.

Waterfront Bar & Restaurant Annapolis, MD | Coconut Joes Hawaiian Bar & Grille (http://www.coconutjoesusa.com/annapolis-md-restaurant-photos/Summer-Luau-2010)

Menu sounds really good! :drool:

Are Hawaiian shirts mandatory attire? :wink:

Menu sounds really good! :drool:

Are Hawaiian shirts mandatory attire? :wink:

I dont think so,, LOL

But, if one is into looking at some beautiful females, I have to tell you that after sitting there for a couple hours with friends, I may need some neck surgery

I dont think so,, LOL

But, if one is into looking at some beautiful females, I have to tell you that after sitting there for a couple hours with friends, I may need some neck surgery

:killingme

I only asked because I've been joking around about getting the husband to wear one.

Your second observation, though, would probably be enough to get him to go there, lol!

I can't think of a more fun way to spend a summer afternoon than picking crabs on that deck. What a cool place!I loved the thunderstorm. :shrug:

I loved the thunderstorm. :shrug:

I also loved the storm while we were there, not so much the storm we hit from Waldorf to home on the way back.
I have never seen 3 and 301 with a solid 2 inches of water covering the whole road all the way. The VW was pushing so hard through the water that the 50mpg dropped to a 44mpg for the ride.

Oh, and the price for Coconut Joes was fair.
we had 4 adults and 2 teens, my bill was only 83.00 for everything.

It does go up a bit for the dinner + hours though.

I never knew it was there, we found it searching the internet this afternoon and just decided to head on down.

P.S.
I didnt let Pan Lady leave the tip, I did it this time, and gave the 21% because the waitress was just too damn cute.

Please, please, please consider this! I just can't seem to make the Friday nights -- usually just too tired. Gilligan's is quite a ways away for me but I could do it on a Saturday!
Consider it considered! The boss lady made that decision in post 59. We have already decided the more the merrier. Why not Friday night and/or Saturday lunch? Would love to meet you and some others.
That could work for me. Could even get a bike ride in.
Please do! I always ride up that way in the Summer.
We just did lunch at Coconut Joes in Edgwater, A ride for most of you but I think it would be a great place. And the deck is pretty much on the water. And they said they would move tables around to cater to however many showed up.
Were you following me up 301 last night or was it Foxhound? I couldn't see who pulled out behind me...

Im sure if my wife felt the same way, I would refrain from using the term. However, since it really does not bother her, WTH.
People are different when it comes to certain things. Terms like Wife Unit are meaningless when in reality you try to treat her like a Queen.

(Queen, one who has total control over her subjects)

And, she is a very good Queen!

Yep! Even if the crabs were "fun sized" :yikes: :howdy:

That "hand jive" thing you, me & Pan Lady did last night with the vinegar was awesome too...

How the heck did I miss that??? :confused:

I loved the thunderstorm. :shrug:

Me too!!!

I also loved the storm while we were there, not so much the storm we hit from Waldorf to home on the way back.
I have never seen 3 and 301 with a solid 2 inches of water covering the whole road all the way. The VW was pushing so hard through the water that the 50mpg dropped to a 44mpg for the ride.

Bummer! You guys deserve a medal for driving so far to get there in the first place (through nasty weather), then having to do it all again on the way home!!! :huggy:

How the heck did I miss that??? :confused:
We are a spontaneous group. If you leave early (or blink) you might miss our antics.

Hand Jive; Not to be confused with the dance from the 50's:
Six hands, covered with vinegar, hillariously rubbing, slapping, pushing and pulling our fingers together, trying to remove that crab smell... :yahoo:

We are a spontaneous group. If you leave early (or blink) you might miss our antics.

Hand Jive; Not to be confused with the dance from the 50's:
Six hands, covered with vinegar, hillariously rubbing, slapping, pushing and pulling our fingers together, trying to remove that crab smell... :yahoo:

:eyebrow: Kinky...

:eyebrow: Kinky...
Actually is was :hot: because of the 2 cuties I was doing it with...:lmao:

I would KILL my husband if he called me that.



What One Unit of Wife ........... :whistle:

Child Unit # 5 Wife Unit #2


:razz:

We just did lunch at Coconut Joes in Edgwater, A ride for most of you but I think it would be a great place.





Bayside Beef is a great sandwich shop ..........

Bayside Beef is a great sandwich shop ..........

Yep, but no tables, no beer, no water, just a pit beef sammich.
Not much pull for a group to come for.

Yep, but no tables, no beer, no water, just a pit beef sammich.

Not much pull for a group to come for.





Well no ............ but an awesome place to get lunch