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As promised, here are our photos from this past Sunday's event; the SFKossacks' RED CARPET ROLLOUT for Tim Delaney and figbash. Both flew in from the midwest for us. The event had a nice surprise for most, BlueJessamine drove down from Oregon. This was a secret between side pocket, my First Lieutenant, and Jess. Tim, Figgy and Jess all take the coveted Road Warrior Award.
The SFKossacks have gotten together so many times that everyone knows the drill. Everyone picks up a task and it all comes together in a beautiful way. Special thanks to side pocket, DBunn, Sally Cat and Mr. Cat for arriving early and saving our picnic tables while the rest of us were lost until we found the site. side pocket picked up and brought all the oysters. DBunn set up the grills. The Cats had every camping device known to man to provide us with comforts such as hot really good coffee. boatsie stepped in and hand grilled DBunn's garlic bread on demand. Everyone brought really swell eats and great conversation. Many car pooled. Good times.
We gathered at Hearts Desire Beach in Tomales Bay State Park well north of the Golden Gate Bridge. It was a picturesque location and on the cool-overcast side but completely enjoyed by many of us who prefer not to get too much sun. There were extra coats and blankets for the rest. ;)
~Photo Courtesy of Sally Cat
side pocket brought his special Daily Kos sign he had made for our events
Tim Delaney & figbash BlueJessamine
Paradise50 & Glen the Plumber smileycreek & Paradise50
MORE PHOTOS BELOW THE FOLD
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Sally Cat has 43 photos here and a slide show here.
I have 94 photos here and a slide show here.
TODAY'S COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FEATURE:
Gawd, I'm tired again. It's after midnight and I've been working on this thing all day plus household chores. ASK and ANSWER a QUESTION YOURSELF. Make it interesting or you won't get a tip.
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I'm listening.
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Latest Updates on Kossack Regional Meet-Up News Below the Fold
My hero, side pocket, oyster shucker extraordinaire!
Kumamotos pour moi, I like 'em raw
side pocket demonstrating how to shuck oysters to Glen the Plumber and smileycreek
side pocket teaching Glen the Plumber, DBunn, smileycreek, remembrance and boatsie how to shuck oysters
Star of the show: side pocket grilling oysters!
DBunn set up the webers. boatsie's corn is roasting, it was delicious. side pocket's oysters are grilling
Meteor Blades, side pocket and navajo joking around
~Photo Courtesy of Sally Cat
side pocket and Mrs. side pocket
~Photo Courtesy of Ebby
no way lack of brain and Deb, citisven's squeeze
citisven and his DELICIOUS Fresh Beet Spread.
Recipe: One medium-large beet, simmer or bake until tender, dice. In blending bowl, add 4 tbls. walnuts or almonds, 1-2 cloves garlic, 4 tbls. olive oil, 2 tbls. red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt and blend till a coarse meal. Add beets and blend until combined and consistent color. Adjust all ingredients to your taste. Serve with crackers or sliced baguettes.
no way lack of brain going for the noshies, Deb, citisven and Tim Delaney
figbash arrives and brings me a gift of an orange boa
Tim Delaney and navajo
~Photo Courtesy of citisven
Tim Delaney, Meteor Blades, DBunn, smileycreek, navajo and side pocket
My Catilinus study
Figbash and DBunn
Helenbuttons and Paradise50 on the side as Ebby arrives and is saluted by Figbash
side pocket, maggiejean and figbash
~Photo Courtesy of Sally Cat
kimoconnor, boatsie and BlueJessamine
Paradise50 and kimoconnor
~Photo Courtesy of Sally Cat
Catilinus grinning at me. Sally Cat shooting my poster giveaway. Sally managed to stay out of most of the photos by rushing around performing tasks to serve the crowd. I didn't get a pic of Mr. Cat this time around. Mes excuse.
Paul in Berkeley, BOJO'd, and friend talking to Tim Delaney. Paul's not been banned from SFKossacks. yet...
Deb and norm
norm with party favors from Moody Loner and family
(Last November Moody Loner mailed a thank you box of treats from where ever he moved to. It arrived late for our party so I brought it to this one. Everything was still intact. All schwag was claimed. Thanks, Moody!)
Horsefeathers created a strong meme in her diary Tails of NN12 (with Andy the cat) back in June. Just scroll through her diary photos quickly so you can get up to speed with the next few photos. HINT: Look for side pocket and his tail. You must see the above photos first. srsly.
So side pocket says he has a surprise. Watching him reach into the back of his pants was a little unnerving for onlookers...
The apprehensive onlookers were quickly relieved with glee when side pocket revealed that his tail is NOT a myth.
Are you sure it's real????
It's as if Horsefeathers had photoshopped this one in...
Ceiling Cat commanded that the orange boa be bestowed on side pocket, well for a minute anyway...
BlueJessamine came bearing gifts. A huge hunk of Green Glacier Rubble Rock from Colorado for the DIVA. It's good to be King.
A nice chunk for Meteor Blades
~Photo Courtesy of Sally Cat
side pocket holding his chunk, Meteor Blades further examining his, smileycreek, BlueJessamine and navajo watching along with Paradise50 holding his piece
~Photo Courtesy of Sally Cat
The biggest hunk was deposited in MB's car for him to drive to Markos. I neglected to photograph it. Sorry.
That's it kids.
One last photo, enjoy!
remembrance and Glen the Plumber
~Photo Courtesy of Sally Cat
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COMMUNITY BUILDING UPDATES:
Let's build communities!
Every region needs a meat-space community like SFKossacks.
We take care of each other in real life.
I urge YOU to take the lead and organize one in your region.
Please tell us about it if you do and we're here for advice.
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THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY
:: New Regions Organizing! ::
These are the groups that have started since * NEW DAY * began. Please Kosmail navajo if you have started a group before that.
NEW GROUPS LIST:
• California Central Valley Kossacks
Organizer: tgypsy
• New England Kossacks
Organizer: Clytemnestra
• Houston Area Kossacks
Organizer: Chrislove
• Kossacks in India
Organizer: chandu
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:: Events Currently on the Books for ALL Kossacks ::
ATTENTION!
IMPORTANT BUMP TO THE TOP!
SteelerGrrl has a Charlotte DNC roll call diary up for anyone going to the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC starting September 2nd.
Send SteelerGrrl a kosmail to connect.
KOSSACKS REPRESENT!
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Saturday, September 15th
Central Valley Kossacks Lunch!
TIME: Noon
LOCATION: Ket Mo Ree Thai Restaurant & Bar
238 G St.
Davis, CA
530-759-2255
HOST: tgypsy
RSVPs So Far:
1. cooper888
2. SallyCat
3. Mr. Cat
4. tgypsy
5. Kestrel (Maybe)
Latest diary about this event: Central Valley Kossacks: Let's Meet Up
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DailyKos readers who live and/or work in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont)
Saturday, September 15th
New England Kossak Meet Up!
TIME: Noon - 3pm
LOCATION: Bangkok Cafe
369 Central Street
Foxborough, MA 02035
508-543-THAI (8424)
map
HOST: Clytemnestra
Affirmative RSVPs thus far:
1. Clytemnestra
2. Rick DeVille (husband of SadieSue)
3. SadieSue (they will be coming from Western Mass willing to carpool)
4. GreyHawk
5. Hawkwife
6. thankgodforairamerica (coming from central, CT willing to carpool)
7. 8. 9. Moody Loner, mommyp00ka, and the Little
10. jarbyus
11. bjedward
Maybes:
litho
paulitics
brillig
northerntier (will be coming from central VT, willing to carpool. )
The Poet Deploreate (will be coming from the North Shore, willing to carpool.)
Common Sense Mainer
Phil S 33
Samantha Clemens (progressive radio talk show host)
rougegorge
Latest diary about this event, including activities to do in the area.
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Saturday, October 13th
Cheers & Jeers Meet-Up
TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
775 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
HOSTS: Common Sense Mainer and Bill in Portland Maine
Send Common Sense Mainer a Kosmail to RSVP.
EVERYONE is welcome!
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Friday, October 19th
SFKossack Red Carpet Rollout for Dave in Northridge
TIME: 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Yank Sing
Rincon Center
101 Spear St.
San Francisco
Send navajo a Kosmail to RSVP.
RSVP LIST:
1. Dave in Northridge
2. navajo
3. Lorikeet
4. Steveningen
5. jpmassar
6. kimoconnor
7. norm (Maybe)
8. MrNavajo
9. remembrance
10. Glen the Plumber
Send
navajo a kosmail if you post a diary about an event so we can update our round-up.
This diary is an example of what SFKossacks do year-round to build our community.
Personal bonds are strengthened and more are feeling comfortable
creating events on their own.
SFKossacks has been organizing since 2005.
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Okay. Floor's open.
Tell us what you are doing on this NEW DAY?