I thought about the hot dogs, but I think that means I'd have to buy the charcoal and then do all the cooking out. I'm trying to avoid the grilling option.
I was going to forget drinks.
Bring a big pot and boil them.
Help Me Plan a Picnic
- Thread starter migtig
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Bring a big pot and boil them.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Hey, Mig!
Scratch the family reunion, and instead come to our family reunion. You *KNOW* we'll have good food.
I would love to. Your family is the bestest.
BadGirl
I am so very blessed
Cook the hot dogs at home and put them in a crock pot to keep them warm. Do NOT add any water to them, or they will plump up and not taste very good.I thought about the hot dogs, but I think that means I'd have to buy the charcoal and then do all the cooking out. I'm trying to avoid the grilling option.
I was going to forget drinks.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Hmm, I look that up. That's a good idea too and would be perfect for the kids.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Thanks I didn't know that.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
belvak
Happy Camper
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| | | This!!! Or, get one of the giant foil pans, fill it with dogs, heat them up in the oven before you leave, then put them in one of the insulated bags that keep food hot or cold for up to 3 hours. Then you won't even need the crock pot. I have about 6 of the giant insulated bags, and believe me, they definitely work! I use them as a beer cooler, for hot macaroni & cheese, baked beans, etc. Good luck, and try to have some fun!
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
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| | | This!!! Or, get one of the giant foil pans, fill it with dogs, heat them up in the oven before you leave, then put them in one of the insulated bags that keep food hot or cold for up to 3 hours. Then you won't even need the crock pot. I have about 6 of the giant insulated bags, and believe me, they definitely work! I use them as a beer cooler, for hot macaroni & cheese, baked beans, etc. Good luck, and try to have some fun!
That's a great idea. Thank you!
BadGirl
I am so very blessed
Have the Giant smoke two or three pork butts (a lot of meat for not very much money), and once cooled, pull the meat off of it. Please the meat in two different crock pots and carry the warmed up meat to the picnic. People can make their own pulled-pork sandwiches; also provide a bottle of BBQ sauce.
Also make a big bowl of cole slaw; easy to do, and inexpensive to do.
Also make a big bowl of cole slaw; easy to do, and inexpensive to do.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Oh he'll probably really like this idea. Thanks!
mAlice
professional daydreamer
Miggy, have you thought about sending out emails and asking everyone what they're bringing (hint hint) so you don't duplicate it? I know you said they're all set in their ways, and about not making waves, but this is really unfair and unreasonable. Who did all of this before you came along?
GWguy
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Because you don't want to make waves?
If it were me, I'd tell them to prepare for a tsunami. You're too nice.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Ahh, yes, a gentle comment was made. Remember, my original statement, this has evolved from one thing into a family reunion.
To my knowledge there were no family "reunions", unless it was at a funeral. And these were never anything like a Southern funeral. So :shrug:
All immediate family gatherings that I am personally aware of were 1) when we were dating and he would join his family without me, he would stop at the grocery store and buy ready made food and take it; 2) when we were dating and shortly after our marriage, family gatherings were held at very expensive restaurants and paid for by my husband. Again, these are pre-established family dynamics that really have nothing to do with me personally.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Deviled eggs. They can be piled high in a Tupperware container. They don't have to be neat and tidy on a fancy (fansy) egg tray.
I'm sure you can get fresh eggs for practically nothin' from a certain wonderful bad girl that lives near by...
I worry that wouldn't survive the 2 hour trip and added time outside.
belvak
Happy Camper
Insulated bag with a ZIPloc bag of ice to set the egg container on.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
SoMDGirl42
Well-Known Member
100 pieces of fried chicken from Wal-Mart, $85.00(or however many pieces you choose, price changes) a couple bags of chips, and few pre-made tubs of potato salad, macaroni salad. Boil some hotdogs and wrap in foil, start stealing some condiments every time you are in a place that has them individually wrapped 
lol and lunch for the kids!
bam......... lunch for a hundred in laws! and it wasn't too expensive and you're off the hook for cooking a big meal.
lol and lunch for the kids! bam......... lunch for a hundred in laws! and it wasn't too expensive and you're off the hook for cooking a big meal.
kwillia
n/a
I see this as an honor and should be a source of pride for you rather than viewed with negativity. Dysfunctional families benefit from new blood that are resourceful and capable in ways they chose not to be or can't be for reasons of their own. I think its great that you've resigned yourself to take on the role for this event. The one true thing that would drive me to continue this evolved tradition if I was in your shoes would be because I'd view it as something Id be doing it for my man more than I'd be doing it for any ungratefuls he happens to be related to... you rock...