Yes... it was a post of yours that I couldn't resist replying to... and then there was no stopping me after that...
God help us!
Crab Festival this Saturday
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God help us!
SoMDGirl42
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I lurked for quite a while before I made my first post... I had lurked for so long and was so familiar with everyone that Rack'm immediately accused me of being an MPD...
I lurked for two years before I posted. I can't remember who the person was that started the post, but it was in reference to the fatal accident my daughter was involved in.
You know I didn't even have the first post on my own forum? I think it was Ken King.
The last time a chick envited me to a crab fest I ended up in the DRs office, sorry lady I am not falling for that again.
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
really
nobody really
I need a nap
we'll be there. sounds like fun. didn't go last year.
BustinNutz
meltz in ur mouth
I dont get on here much but enjoy the nut house.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
I don't know about the Crab Festiveal, never been, but maybe somebody can talk me into it here.
The reason I haven't been is we went to the OYSTER Festival, and after paying an entrance fee we were hit with unbelievably high prices for anything Oyster. I would THINK that going to a "festival" where Oysters or crabs are the reason for the festival, that just the quantities being consumed at one location would warrant better than market prices, NOT higher than market prices.
Well, we didn't eat any oysters at the festival and decided instead to go to Leanardtown and scoot down 234 to Farrel's where we had Oyster Stew, Fried Oysters and something else I can't recall.. for about 1/2 of the festival prices, and we weren't the only, nor the first to visit Farrel's straight from the festival for the same reason.
NOW can you convince me if I go tot he Crab Festival, and pay another entrance fee I won't be paying for overpriced crabs?
I hate to pay a fee for the priviledge of paying too much for a local product.
The reason I haven't been is we went to the OYSTER Festival, and after paying an entrance fee we were hit with unbelievably high prices for anything Oyster. I would THINK that going to a "festival" where Oysters or crabs are the reason for the festival, that just the quantities being consumed at one location would warrant better than market prices, NOT higher than market prices.
Well, we didn't eat any oysters at the festival and decided instead to go to Leanardtown and scoot down 234 to Farrel's where we had Oyster Stew, Fried Oysters and something else I can't recall.. for about 1/2 of the festival prices, and we weren't the only, nor the first to visit Farrel's straight from the festival for the same reason.
NOW can you convince me if I go tot he Crab Festival, and pay another entrance fee I won't be paying for overpriced crabs?
I hate to pay a fee for the priviledge of paying too much for a local product.
kwillia
n/a
In case you've missed the point of the Crab Festival, itsbob... it's a fund raiser for the Lions Club. That means you can expect to pay an entry fee aaaaand prices that would reflect covering the cost of whatever is for sale and then some padding that goes towards the raising of funds. If you are after just crabs... go to a crabhouse... if you are ready to enjoy the ambiance and support a great non-profit organization... come to the Crab Fest!
SoMDGirl42
Well-Known Member
This year will be my first year going, because my son recently moved back to the area and HE wants to go. I honestly will not be eating any of the seafood there because I'm not a real big seafood person but:
1. It's a good cause for a
2. non-profit organization that
3. does great things for our community and
4. It's only 5 bucks to get in
Best I can do to convince you. :shrug: But the truth is, if you don't want to go and spend the $ there, you'll spend it else where. Why not help the community and enjoy the fare if you enjoy seafood?
SoMDGirl42
Well-Known Member
In case you've missed the point of the Crab Festival, itsbob... it's a fund raiser for the Lions Club. That means you can expect to pay an entry fee aaaaand prices that would reflect covering the cost of whatever is for sale and then some padding that goes towards the raising of funds. If you are after just crabs... go to a crabhouse... if you are ready to enjoy the ambiance and support a great non-profit organization... come to the Crab Fest!
I have respect for the Lions Club who did a little vision screen for my daughter when she was 4 and detected a problem. They'll get my donation, and I will continue to support their cause. They do great things for our community, and it STAYS LOCAL!
itsbob
I bowl overhand
In case you've missed the point of the Crab Festival, itsbob... it's a fund raiser for the Lions Club. That means you can expect to pay an entry fee aaaaand prices that would reflect covering the cost of whatever is for sale and then some padding that goes towards the raising of funds. If you are after just crabs... go to a crabhouse... if you are ready to enjoy the ambiance and support a great non-profit organization... come to the Crab Fest!
EDIT: Actually I didn't know that...
Is the Oyster Festival also a Non-Profit fundraiser?
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SoMDGirl42
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Not postive, but I don't believe so.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Yeah. Atheists for Oysters is doing their annual fund raiser soon as well but, they do it to fund the membership which is not exempt so, it's really a non prophet for profit event.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
What if my Prophet is an Oyster?? Or Linguine in Oyster Sauce?
What if I'm raising money for an augur.. (I am getting ready to build a deck, or should I call it a shrine to my augur?)
Larry Gude
Strung Out
In case you've missed the point of the Crab Festival, itsbob... it's a fund raiser for the Lions Club. That means you can expect to pay an entry fee aaaaand prices that would reflect covering the cost of whatever is for sale and then some padding that goes towards the raising of funds. If you are after just crabs... go to a crabhouse... if you are ready to enjoy the ambiance and support a great non-profit organization... come to the Crab Fest!
Thanks for the kind and correct response. One of the things we Lions are proud of is that 100% of all proceeds from our fund-raisers go out to good causes, most of it in the Leonardtown and St. Mary's County area.
Our overhead and administratives costs are covered completely by annual dues paid by the members.
It is, however, pretty funny every year at the gate when there are always a few people that want their money back because the gate fee did not include all you can eat crabs.
Suz
33 yrs & we r still n luv
YES the oyster festival is for non profit. They donate to all the local charities.
And yes, we are NOT boating Saturday so we can go to the Crab Festival. I know all three bands that are playing. 25th hour is our Favorite of the 3!!!!
Railroad
Routinely Derailed
Guardian is going to have another shot at it before we decide to hold a festival for the rotten little jumpers or not. I can hardly believe they might be there forever....
kom526
They call me ... Sarcasmo
Do the crab festival in the early afternoon then head over here ...
http://forums.somd.com/life-southern-maryland/247128-price-freedom-music-fest.html
http://forums.somd.com/life-southern-maryland/247128-price-freedom-music-fest.html