Upper MidWest LG CHEESE FEST in WI Dells!!! 12 & 13 LocoGringos, Food, Booze and Football.do we really need anything else? [:D][:D][:D] Join us for a family friendly weekend in the Dells! Suggested activities(so far): Skiing, swimming, football, football and more football! Okay, here is the deal: The Riviera has 11 rooms blocked off for us. The rates and rooms available are as follows: Poolside - Standard 2 Queen Room - Reg Price $69 w/group rate $59 King w/Whirlpool - Reg Price $89 w/group rate $79 Non- Poolside(I am sure there are others available - she had me from hello on this one! She mentioned a fireplace somewhere in the conversation) Double Queen w/whirlpool - Reg Price $99 w/group rate $89 Craig and discussed the party room situation and decided to go with a seperate poolside room to gather in.

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If we each chip in $10 the cost of the additional party room is covered. I know that there is a concern about noise but I also think Craig is right the kids are going to be at the huge resort. The other interesting thing is that there are 10 poolside dbl queen and 4 king w/whirlpool rooms available - we could essentially have them all and it would be our own noise.

We would have a monopoly on the poolside and would have all of that area as our party room until 11 PM!! Something to think about. If you guys like the idea of all being poolside let me know ASAP so I can let her know - she offered to block off all of the poolside rooms and I told her I didn't think everyone would want poolside but with this new info it looks a bit more apealing. (it is easier to skinny dip ifn you don't have to run down a hallway to get to the pool!) All rooms have a fridge, microwave and coffee maker - no need for ice to keep the beer cold!!! To make a reservation in the block of rooms call 800-800-7109 tell them you wish to make reservation in the block of rooms under Margaret Sheldon.

First come first choice on room style. Please let me know when you make your reservation so I can keep track of how many rooms are left in the block. I am going to post this info at the top of page one on this thread as well so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle! List of those attending: Badger & Babs ChicagoCraig, tomv & Boys masterBaiter & mkp ChrisandCindy jvman Tony and BWJ Nets and daughter Gregg and Kathy ISLANDGUY and MRSISLANDGUY LLL and Gor Bob in Milw and Adrienne Snyde and madsny norm(l) and Chris Tatt and Gem Shanamayb and girlfriend (do you think her husband knows about the girlfriend???) upnort2long Craig In WI Cherie in Chicago and Tullymars Attending but not needing a room: WIDave and Julie Maybes: SkiRacer.

ORIGINAL: Badger Good job Margaret! When we book, do we tell them we are with the Locogringo group?

I suspect we will have well over 5 rooms total booked. Add Jvman to the list.he replied on the Bret Favre thread. Cindy, why don't you wait until January and see if either team is in the playoffs.then you can decide which shirt to wear! Paul I haven't actually booked the block of rooms yet, I was waiting to see how many peeps we have.

I will let you know when it is reserved. P - of course you could be back by Monday AM!! Join the fun! You get this far and we will road trip the rest of the way together!! We should be there GEM & I.we'll bring our Dungeons & Dragons books and dice.I'm currently a fighter with a dexterity of 27.so watch out you gamers.and DVD's I have the entire season of Little house on the prarie (seasons 1,2 & 3) Amazon has not shipped season 4 yet.but fingers are crossed.Oh and UNO anyone?oh yea thats a hit in our house and of course I'll bring my aucustic guitar, maybe we could find a coffee cafe and sing alittle.Petrer Paul and Mary anyone?I can't wait.WOW I am so full of sh*t.adios. Take care/LAC, TATT/Mike.

ORIGINAL: ChicagoCraig Sent email link to WiDave and his lovely wife Julie! Great people! What about Craig in WI.come on Craig.this is like an hour away for you isn't it! I have it in mind, but after the bread I just laid out for March air to Cancun, I'm not sure I'll be going anywhere until much later! [:@] If only it were only an hour away. Actually it's 3+ hours.

I will continue to consider it, but no decisions for a couple months at least. I noticed some mention of football. Not much interested in that, but I suppose there's some kinda game that weekend.

I'd probably skip that part of it anyway. But your blender ide sounds inviting. [;)] Hey MKP.just noticed your counter.

Should we save a seat for you at the Lol Ha? ORIGINAL: Tattered I can bring my drums MB I actually do play drums.if not for a freak accident were I almost lost my left arm (yea I know Def Leopard) I would have never met GEM.I'd be out west trying to make it, or made it.i did play with Ace Frehley (of KISS) once.and a few others some may know.Back to the party.I'll also bring my collection of potato chips that look like celbrities!!!!!.adios Take care/LAC, TATT/Mike SWEET!

We'll have to trade war stories! I played and toured with no names for a long time.carpel tunnel on both hands did me in.look forward to the party!!!!! ORIGINAL: Craig in WI ORIGINAL: ChicagoCraig Sent email link to WiDave and his lovely wife Julie! Great people! What about Craig in WI.come on Craig.this is like an hour away for you isn't it! I have it in mind, but after the bread I just laid out for March air to Cancun, I'm not sure I'll be going anywhere until much later!

[:@] If only it were only an hour away. Actually it's 3+ hours. I will continue to consider it, but no decisions for a couple months at least. I noticed some mention of football. Not much interested in that, but I suppose there's some kinda game that weekend.

I'd probably skip that part of it anyway. But your blender ide sounds inviting. [;)] Hey MKP.just noticed your counter. Should we save a seat for you at the Lol Ha?

Yup, save me a seat I am sure MB and I will see you there - hopefully, we will see you in January as well. I hope you can make it! Nice job, CC.udderly hot! On some of the earlier posts about this party, peeps were talking about bringing games to the get together.Babs and I have a really good board game called 'Would You Rather'. There are several versions of the game.of course I bought the one labeled the 'Sick, Twisted, Wrong' version[:D] It's alot of fun to play, with questions such as. Would you rather. Be able to walk on water forever or fly for 3 hours on 3 different occasions in your life?

Would you rather. Eat a bottle cap or a spider the size of a bottle cap? Would you rather.

Be completely alone for one year or have someone with you for every minute of one year? The whole game is more about discussing the reasons why you would choose one option or the other than it is about winning the game.lotsa fun. We'll bring the game with us[:)] Paul. We would love to be added to the List Fill us in Wooooooooo Hoooooooooooo John and Kim ORIGINAL: mkp LocoGringos, Food, Booze and Football.do we really need anything else? [:D][:D][:D] Join us for a family friendly weekend in the Dells! If there is enough interest we will reserve a block of rooms. Link to Hotel: Suggested activities(so far): Skiing, swimming, football, football and more football!

List of those attending: Badger & Babs ChicagoCraig, tomv & Boys masterBaiter & mkp ChrisandCindy jvman Tony and BWJ Nets and daughter Gregg and Kathy not needing a room: WIDave and Julie. Thanks for the welcome. We love the Dells and Really like Cruisin Chubbys Keep in touch ORIGINAL: ChicagoCraig ORIGINAL: mkp Suggested activities(so far): Skiing, swimming, football, football and more football! List of those attending: Badger & Babs ChicagoCraig, tomv & Boys masterBaiter & mkp ChrisandCindy jvman Tony and BWJ Nets and daughter Gregg and Kathy not needing a room: WIDave and Julie Ya know MKP.the activities list does not show a couple of activities.Dancing and drinking. What will we do in regards to musica????

Welcome to LG WDF! AS HARD AS IT WOULD BE FOR ME TO GO TO WISCONSIN,WINTER (let me just say sumer was no treat ) I WILL DO SO,IF MY WISCONSIN LADY OF THE LAKE WOULD GET BACK TO ME ON IF HER AND GOR ARE COMING. (with Terry the Lurker &young Jeff) I HAVE BEEN ON EBAY BUYIN SOX, THE ADORABLE LONG UNDERWARE (BUT IM GETTIN THE HATCH STICHED SHUT) SOME GLOVES, A HUGE GORTEX JACKET THAT WOULD MAKE GEORGE COSTANSA DROP A LOG! I SEE MAKIN, AND 'DA HOPPER' ARE GOING (DON'T BACK OUT MAKIN. I KNOW WHERE YA LIVE!) BUT IF I DON'T HAVE 'LLL' TO KEEP ME INLINE. IN THE MIDWEST,WITH ALL THE MIDWESTENERS..BETWEEN THE CHEESE, THE STRANGE MEAT, AND LETS NOT FORGET...DARE I SAY IT.

I TOOK I PLEDGE NOT TO TALK POLITICS ON THIS BOARD. JUST SUN SAND FUN CIGARS,HUG ATREE OR A LITTLE SEA CREATCHER, GIVE SOME MONEY TO KIDS TO LEARN TO READ (AND SPELL, I NEVER GOT HELP WITH THAT WHEN I WAS YOUNG,OR TYPIN FOR THAT MATTER) I'M HANGIN ON FOR 'LLL' I COULD USE SOME HELP, IF YALL COULD POST, OR EMAIL, OR PM HER, TO MAKE A TRIP 3 HRS. I THINK I'LL BRAVE THE COLD AND SEE ALL THE LGs IN THE MIDWEST. Afraid of little ol'me?

Well, come to think of it, I am kinda big and mean. I am just not sure I am big and mean enough to survive 2 Loco Gringo encounters 2 months in a row! Tikinator and Peg: I am workin on GOR.you know how he can be!! [:@] Just know you have a ride from the airport (presuming you fly into Minneapolis) and we can road trip to the heart of Wisconsin. I have never been to the Dells in the winter and have never been to Chubbies, even tho you probably thought that was me dancing in that clip of Chicago Craig's! ORIGINAL: Badger Would you rather.

Be able to walk on water forever or fly for 3 hours on 3 different occasions in your life? Would you rather. Eat a bottle cap or a spider the size of a bottle cap? Would you rather.

Be completely alone for one year or have someone with you for every minute of one year? The whole game is more about discussing the reasons why you would choose one option or the other than it is about winning the game.lotsa fun. We'll bring the game with us[:)] Paul Badger: Sounds like a great game! My answers are: fly, bottle cap and alone (as long as I could have books, tequila and cigars) LLL. JESEUS ON A PONY! WA WA WA WA.GET YER A** IN GEAR, PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IN THE HELL CAN YA DO AT LONG LAKE IN THE DEAD OF WINTER??? WATCH THE ICE FREEZE?

WAITE FOR FISH FART BUBBLES TO THAW? YOUR CRYIN ABOUT A 3 HOUR RIDE TO 'DELLS' I WILL HAVE TO TAKE A CAB A PLAIN,AND THEN ANOTHER CAB TO GET TO THIS FROZEN WINTER WONDER LAND. COME ON IT WILL BE A MEMORIABLE TRIP THIS TIME I HEARD THAT THE GUYS WONT BE IN THE BORAT SWIM SUITS THAT THE WOMEN WILL BE..(i think i just threw up a little in my mouth) THIS WILL MAKE US REALLY ENJOY THE ROO WHEN SEE WHAT WERE NOT MISSEN BY GOING IN FEB/MAR.. THIS GANG WILL BE THERE IN MAR/APRIL. HEY YOUR A HARLEY CHICK. TAKE THE BIKE THERE! MADISON, LOOKS LIKE A BETTER (CLOSER ) RIDE, NOW YA GOTTA WORK ON YOUNG JEFF, ANT TERRY THE LURKER.

SO WHEN THEY JOIN US IN THE ROO THE FEB. THEY KNOW SOME PEEPS. THAT WOULD BE SOOO KWEL IF MUFFY (can't belive thats her name. Oh well) AND BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER SHOW UP! CAN'T WAITE TO SEE THE GIRLS IN THE BORATT SUITS, I HAVE SEEN MKP IN HERS, (member Hopper showed us the birthday party pix.whoooa) I TOOK ONE FROM THE PACK,(see attachment) DATS SUM SCARY CHIT MANG!

TELL THE GOR I'LL BRING HIM SOME CIGARS, AND BRANDY,AND WE CAN SIT AND CHILL (thats a understatement) AND WATCH YOU AND MRS. I-GUY SMOKE DRINK AND EAT SNICKERS BARS TILL YA YAAK. IT WILL BE A LOT LIKE. WELL EVERY TIME WE GET TOGETHER. WELL SEE YA IN THE GREAT WHITE NORTH I'LL START WATCHIN 'FARGO' A LITTLE MORE SO I FITZ IN XOXOXOXOX THAT'S FER YOU MKP.

JUST SPREADIN THE LOVE FROM JERSEY! Woo Woo a party!!! I LIKE to party, in fact I get people drunk for a living. Seriously my wife and I would like to attend.

I believe MKP is organizing this. I tried to email you but you had no address on your profile. My wife works at the Best Western here in Milw. And we have stayed at the one in the Dells however that one has no bar.

Where did you plan on watching the playoff games? Football is HUGE with us and I have been teasing Chicago Craig about watching the Packers in the playoffs with a bunch of cheeseheads. There is a nice indoor pool area with a hot tub perfect for hanging out and drinking but no TV. Being a professional bartender I could bring my blender and make you guys margaritas and we could pretend we're in the Roo. BTW We'll be there for real in 6 days but who's counting.[:D][:D][:D] Bob in Milw. I leave for 2 days and look what you people have done!!

That picture is just not right, I told them no pictures before the unwanted hair removal and then they caught me trying the damn thing on. [:D][:D][:D][:D] Hopper you promised you wouldn't show those to anyone![>:][>:][:D][:D] I will wrap up the hotel location this week and arrange the block of rooms. I will get the opinion of Paul and CC before hand - wouldn't want to **** off the fellow party planners. Once the hotel is arranged the real party planning can begin. Gotta go back and edit the guest list.this is turning into quite the party!

Paul, I will be needing your assistance. Please send any dirt and or blackmail photos my direction! Hey MKP - who is the magical surgeon - me wants to look like this!!!!! Al - Jarrod is going to be so jealous!

ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY HEY. MKP, NO HARM MENT! ONLY LOVE FROM JERSEY! I PERSONALLY LIKE A STRONG WOMEN (a little less hair, and well younger, and blond,with alittle more on top.

Well never mind ) NOW I WANT EVERONE TO FORGET THAT PIC. THIS IS THE ONE (wink,wink) THAT I MENT TO PUT UP, THIS IS THE MKP WE ALL LOVE AND WANT TO SEE AT THE PARTY (really) AND IN THE ROO THIS IS THE PIC HOPPER GAVE ME FROM LAST YEARS BIRTDAY PARTY. THE REAL MKP (My Kinda Person). ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY HEY. MKP, NO HARM MENT!

ONLY LOVE FROM JERSEY! I PERSONALLY LIKE A STRONG WOMEN (a little less hair, and well younger, and blond,with alittle more on top.

Well never mind ) NOW I WANT EVERONE TO FORGET THAT PIC. THIS IS THE ONE (wink,wink) THAT I MENT TO PUT UP, THIS IS THE MKP WE ALL LOVE AND WANT TO SEE AT THE PARTY (really) AND IN THE ROO THIS IS THE PIC HOPPER GAVE ME FROM LAST YEARS BIRTDAY PARTY. THE REAL MKP (My Kinda Person) Now that's more like it! Al, you are one lucky man[:D] Peg, Babs and I will also be arriving Friday night and staying 'til Sunday.looking forward to seeing you and the big guy again! ORIGINAL: mkp List of those attending: Badger & Babs ChicagoCraig, tomv & Boys masterBaiter & mkp ChrisandCindy jvman Tony and BWJ Nets and daughter Gregg and Kathy ISLANDGUY and MRSISLANDGUY LLL and Gor Bob in Milw and Adrienne Attending but not needing a room: WIDave and Julie Maybes: Hopper and MH aka PlowBoy Snyde and madsny SkiRacer Craig In WI Just say yes people!!!! You are now Bob!

Soooo P.whats up with the potential other lodge? They got a bar?

Common area with television? Drinkable water? Heat, besides the wood burning stove? Indoor Plumbing?Snow snorkeling?[:D][:D][:D][:D]. ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY HEY.

MKP, NO HARM MENT! ONLY LOVE FROM JERSEY!

I PERSONALLY LIKE A STRONG WOMEN (a little less hair, and well younger, and blond,with alittle more on top. Well never mind ) NOW I WANT EVERONE TO FORGET THAT PIC. THIS IS THE ONE (wink,wink) THAT I MENT TO PUT UP, THIS IS THE MKP WE ALL LOVE AND WANT TO SEE AT THE PARTY (really) AND IN THE ROO THIS IS THE PIC HOPPER GAVE ME FROM LAST YEARS BIRTDAY PARTY.

THE REAL MKP (My Kinda Person) yeah baby! Eat your heart out guys-----I knew there was a reason I don't need the little blue pills!

ORIGINAL: ChicagoCraig ORIGINAL: mkp List of those attending: Badger & Babs ChicagoCraig, tomv & Boys masterBaiter & mkp ChrisandCindy jvman Tony and BWJ Nets and daughter Gregg and Kathy ISLANDGUY and MRSISLANDGUY LLL and Gor Bob in Milw and Adrienne Attending but not needing a room: WIDave and Julie Maybes: Hopper and MH aka PlowBoy Snyde and madsny SkiRacer Just say yes people!!!! You are now Bob! Soooo P.whats up with the potential other lodge?

They got a bar? Common area with television? Drinkable water? Heat, besides the wood burning stove? Indoor Plumbing?Snow snorkeling?[:D][:D][:D][:D] Hey.you forgot to put me among the 'maybes'. But no decisions here until it gets much closer. List of those attending: Badger & Babs ChicagoCraig, tomv & Boys masterBaiter & mkp ChrisandCindy jvman Tony and BWJ Nets and daughter Gregg and Kathy ISLANDGUY and MRSISLANDGUY LLL and Gor Bob in Milw and Adrienne Attending but not needing a room: WIDave and Julie Maybes: Hopper and MH aka PlowBoy Snyde and madsny SkiRacer Craig In WI Just say yes people!!!!

Thanks for helping me out CCraig!! I'll get on the hotel info today - just trying to find the best accomadations and best rate - I'll get back to you all later today or tomorrow. This is going to be fun - I may actually have to go buy a cheese head!! Hell, that is after unwanted hair removal, tanning bed and a few trips to the gym!!

[:D][:D] ORIGINAL: Grasshopper Hey MKP - who is the magical surgeon - me wants to look like this!!!!! Al - Jarrod is going to be so jealous! ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY HEY. MKP, NO HARM MENT! ONLY LOVE FROM JERSEY!

I PERSONALLY LIKE A STRONG WOMEN (a little less hair, and well younger, and blond,with alittle more on top. Well never mind ) NOW I WANT EVERONE TO FORGET THAT PIC. THIS IS THE ONE (wink,wink) THAT I MENT TO PUT UP, THIS IS THE MKP WE ALL LOVE AND WANT TO SEE AT THE PARTY (really) AND IN THE ROO THIS IS THE PIC HOPPER GAVE ME FROM LAST YEARS BIRTDAY PARTY.

THE REAL MKP (My Kinda Person). ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY AT THE VERY LEAST.. IT LOOKS TROPICAL, WITH THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF RUM. HEY I JUST THOUGHT OF A POTENTIAL DEAL BREAKER..PLEASE DON'T TELL ME I'M GOING TO HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE TO SMOKE MY CIGARS????? WHATS THE MIDWESTERN SMOKIN LAWS???? Smoking is allowed in bars.

Soooo smoke em if ya got em! Only stayed at Treasure Island.which is double the costs of the Copa.

Many different types of rooms to choose from at the copa. Not sure about the waterpark situation there.but I'm thinking with the other 'bigger' places up there.This place does not get much action? NO pool dammit.But this one. Okay, check out this place: They have offered us $10 off per room is we have 10 or more rooms booked, they have poolside rooms for those with the kiddos, bars/restaurants, SKI PACKAGES (two free lift tickets at Cascade Mt I believe AND passes to other large indoor waterparks like Wilderness and Mt Olympus. Prices are comparable to the Best Western and CC's suggestion.

I am waiting to hear back from the one CC suggested as far as a group rate etc. Let me know what you all think!

I am still thinking that those with little kids are going to appreciate the poolside room convenience but I could be wrong - I also am thinking that a large guest room close to the poolside room or being the poolside room would be ideal for watching the game for those with children - those wanting to get away from the pool noise and kids are free to do that as well(bars within walking distance!!LOL). Craig, I am thinking that you guys are the only ones bringing small children so let me know what you are thinking.

What is important for you and tomv in accomodations? ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY HEY C/C, OR MKP.

WANT TO BUY MY FREE SKI PASS IF WE SATY THERE? 1 MORE QUESTION (and it is a dumb one ) THE POOL SIDE ROOMS.

THAT A INDOOR POOL RIGHT. I MEAN I KNOW YOU MIDWESTENERS A TOUGH,BUT COME ON!

First of all, I am not skiing, I am OLD and fragile!! Anyone can have my passes! Second, of course it is an outdoor pool but it is heated!! [;)][:D] We stay warm from all of the cheese we eat!! If everyone is okay with the Riviera I will call on the block of rooms - I will let a few more weigh in on this decision. PAUL, I THINK THERE IS A MEETING ROOM, I DON'T KNOW IF I SAW IT WHILE CHECKIN IT OUT, OR C/C OR MKP HAD IT ONE OF THE EARLER POST.

WE CAN ALWAYS HAVE A MEETING /PARTY IN YOUR ROOM. AS LONG AS THEY HAVE A BAR, HEAT AND I CAN SMOKE ME CIGARS,I'M IN (still can't belive im going to WI in Jan) THE OUTDOOR POOL IS WELL. I HOPE I SEE YOU GUYS FROM THE BAR. I THINK ITS ABOUT 2 HRS.

FROM THE AIRPORT, HOPE ITS LIKE IN THE MOVIE FARGO. 1 ROAD,JUST STRAIGHT. SO I DON'T GET LOST, IN THE GREAT WHITE NORTH. BETTER PAC THE TOM/TOM. I ALSO HOPE ITS A RECORD BREAKING WARM WINTER OUT THERE THIS YEAR SO WHATS THE COUNT UP TO, NOW? ORIGINAL: ChicagoCraig ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY SO WHATS THE COUNT UP TO, NOW? Jvman.you coming solo???

No, my wife said she is going along!! She is the V in jvman. (MAN are the kids, they are in school and college) It would be nice to know if they have a meeting room so we can watch football playoffs, (don't want to say the Packers yet) get together, Bob in Mil will need a place to set up his bar. I see they serve a cont.

Breakfast so they must have some type of room or lobby for that. Other than that, anywhere is fine, Jeff and Vickie.

ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY PAUL, I THINK THERE IS A MEETING ROOM, I DON'T KNOW IF I SAW IT WHILE CHECKIN IT OUT, OR C/C OR MKP HAD IT ONE OF THE EARLER POST. WE CAN ALWAYS HAVE A MEETING /PARTY IN YOUR ROOM. I THINK ITS ABOUT 2 HRS. FROM THE AIRPORT, HOPE ITS LIKE IN THE MOVIE FARGO. 1 ROAD,JUST STRAIGHT. IG, I believe the meeting room was at the first Hotel we were considering.as far as the drive from the airport.should only take you about an hour.and the Dells is right off of the freeway.if you need specific directions I can get them for you once we finally decide on where we are staying.Oh.and only small parties in my room![:D] Paul. Been to the Dells many times but never stayed at either of the 2 places CC or MKP mention however both are centrally located right on the strip and would be fine with us.

We usually stay at the Best Western because my wife works at the one in Milw. And we get half price because, however it doesn't have a bar. Both places CC & MKP mention do so that'll work for us. Someone mentioned getting together at a meeting room. A group of us goes to the Dells every year for a big annual car show and we all get together with coolers full of beer and munchies and hang out at the indoor pool area.

Nobody has ever said chit to us about it so I assume it's cool to do that. I'll bring my blender,whip up some margaritas,put a Jimmy Buffet CD on the boom box(I'll bring one) and we'll all be hangin around in our swim suits (Craig PLEASE don't wear the one on your avater) and pretend we're in the Roo.

This sounds like it's gonna be FUN!!!!! ORIGINAL: ChicagoCraig ORIGINAL: Badger.Oh.and only small parties in my room![:D] Paul Paulie.jeez.too much information man.I'm sure Babs don't mind otherwise she woulda left ya years ago![;)][:D] Awright, you two (CC & IG) get your minds outta the. Re: Meeting room.Babs' family has a get together once a year during midwinter.been doing this for year.always at a Hotel w/pool.and we have learned over the years to always stay at a hotel that has a separate meeting room.a place to set up some food, have some adult beverages, play some games.watch football?and just as a general meeting area for everyone. We've tried doing the 'party by the pool' thing.never seems to work as well as having a separate room.couple of reasons why.number 1. A lot of these places are filled with screaming children especially on winter weekends.nothing against kids, but it can be kinda hard to have an adult conversation (and beverages) and perhaps watch football (are TVs even allowed in the pool area?).plus in many hotels the pool area has strict hours of operation.although we could move the party to IG's room.he has already said that he doesn't mind[:)] All that being said, whatever place we decide on, Babs and I will be there, having or not having a meeting room is not a deal breaker for us, just nice to have. ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY Paul, As per your earler post; 'Adult coversations' Please be advised there will be children at this get together, and I for one would feel a little 'uncomfortable' with you talking like a adult! Now myself and Craig where only fooling around, however, We would will be happy to find a Hotel with a small padded room, where you can go and talk to yourself in a 'adult way ' Babs I don'tknow how Ya do it girl..

I shall pray for you OMG.WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO YOUR KEYBOARD?????[:D][:D] Somebody get to Jersey and see who took over IG's body??? I could barely hear ya this AM!!![:D][:D] Paulie.we won't have any problems with my kids.only ones coming.and other kids at either joint we stay at.There won't be any.

They are at the mega resorts.(I think) I do have another idea.We all pitch in and rent the biggest poolside room available and make that our party room Saturday night! Set up our bar, coolers, food, and stuff in it. It will also give us our own Private Bathroom where all kinds of Adult conversations can take place! ORIGINAL: Tattered We'll Talk to Bob' LOL.Blues Brothers at Bobs Country Bunker. CC.do they play both kinds of music?country and western?Raw hide in the key of 'A'.too funny.' A'?for country?LOL.oh and CC (as I flash a pack of Chesterfields smokes) do you boys have your union cards?your goin look kind of funny trying to eat corn on the cob with no f'in teeth.classic movie.adios. Take care/LAC, TATT/Mike GOOD ONE TAT!!!!!!!!

Remember---'we're on a mission from GOD'!!!! I had to do a double take on IG's post - couldn't believe you typed like a 'big boy'!! BTW neither of the two remaining contenders for a hotel will let us bring in food and beverages to their meeting rooms. I like Craig's idea - that said unless there are strong feelings either way - I will set the block of rooms up on Monday at the Riveria, requesting that one of the rooms be the largest pool side room or two adjoining poolside rooms - speak now or hold your peace. Shana just get in your car and drive girl!! ORIGINAL: Bob in Milw CC, One last favor to ask ya, I'll be going through airports and all dat chit on the next two sundays, being I'll be staying in the Roo for a week, so could YOU PLEASE tape the 2 Packer games for me so I can watch em when I gits back. Better yet, bring them up to the Dells with ya and we can all watch them together.

That would be so much fun don't ya think? ROTFLMAO Bob Bob.its hard enough to come home.you really don't want to come home and watch the pack lose twice do ya? ORIGINAL: mkp I had to do a double take on IG's post - couldn't believe you typed like a 'big boy'!! BTW neither of the two remaining contenders for a hotel will let us bring in food and beverages to their meeting rooms.

I like Craig's idea - that said unless there are strong feelings either way - I will set the block of rooms up on Monday at the Riveria, requesting that one of the rooms be the largest pool side room or two adjoining poolside rooms - speak now or hold your peace. Shana just get in your car and drive girl!! Sounds great to me. Looking forward to it. To Mrs IG (aka Pegalicious): Hey how about the Pack shutting out the Vikes today?!

As a border-dweller, victories like that are always sweet!! How 'Favre' will they go??? I did a shot of Cuervo Black and a Snickers in celebration! Happy Anniversary too! 30 years with the Tikinator? We should call ya Saint Pegalcious. Of course I'm coming up on 29 with GOR.

No wonder we love Tequila so much!! To MKP: Renting an extra poolside room to be 'party central' is a great idea and will beat the heck out of a 'meeting' room. To Bob: Hope you had safe travels and will be looking for your posts from Cyber Akumal!

Have a Mango Marg at Lol Ha for all us Midwestern Locos! Looking forward to meeting you in January. To IG: HOPE YOU GOT YOUR 'CAPS LOCK' KEY FIXED! THAT IS JUST TOO WEIRD AND WAY TOO DAINTY FOR YOU.

MAYBE YOU WERE TYPING IN ONE OF YOUR NICELY-COORDINATED-BEACH-OUTFITS! I was seeing if I could change a little bit to try and fit in with the peeps we will be seeing this Jan.

Looks like I'll be the only 'East Coaster ' there, and well, I know the Jersey jokes will be flyin, as well as the Cheese and Strange meats. This way I won't have to deal with the. 'ISLAND GUY????? WHY YOU TYPE IN CAPS???? YA KNOW THAT MEANS YER YELLING??' (That old gag) But I don't know how long I can keep it up (the typin like a big boy I mean, I know where you where going with that statement C/C).

Been doing a little checking maps, as well as on-line and I think I was right the first time, the ride from the Airport to the Dells.. 'FARGO' Hope We don't see the cops with a car pulled over, (I don't have to explain that one to LLL) Just a few questions Lor, #1 Should we stop on the way for fire wood (or do they have it in the rooms )? #2 Do they have Wi Fi ( I know the mid.west is big on dial-up)? #3 Do they have phones (I mean like in the rooms, not a pay phone in the looby)? #4 Will we need Snow Shoes?

#5 Are the Bath rooms indoors? #6 Is this where they make the computers? I keep feeling like that kid from the t.v. Is sayin 'DUDE,YOUR GOING TO DELLS '.

ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY Just a few questions Lor, #1 Should we stop on the way for fire wood (or do they have it in the rooms )? #2 Do they have Wi Fi ( I know the mid.west is big on dial-up)? #3 Do they have phones (I mean like in the rooms, not a pay phone in the looby)? #4 Will we need Snow Shoes?

#5 Are the Bath rooms indoors? #6 Is this where they make the computers? I keep feeling like that kid from the t.v.

Is sayin 'DUDE,YOUR GOING TO DELLS ' OK dumb-a**, I will answer yer questions! #1: You not only have to pick up firewood, but you have to cut it, so don't forget the chainsaw. Just be sure to stay away from the wood chipper, dontcha know! #2: What is Wi Fi? #3: yah, they gots dial-up phones in the room. But they are the fancy kind, that you have to stick your finger in the hole by the number and turn it, not like those plain push-button ones you guyses have.

I can show you how to work them if you want. #4: You have shoes made out of snow in Jersey? We have found here in Wisconsin that your feet stay warmer if the shoes are made out of leather or rubber, but you should wear whatever matches your cute outfit. #5: Why do you ask? Do you have OUTDOOR bathrooms in Jersey? Oh.that is right, Jersey is like one BIG outdoor bathroom.

This will be real luxurious for you guys. #6: You are not going to Dells.

You are going to THE Dells. You will sound like a dumkopf if you call it Dells. And if you ask to go where Dell Computers are made, you will end up in China, not Wisconsin, and you will miss the party cause China is farther away. Well now, der ya go, mister smarty-pants.

Yew gots any more questions yew yust call me,ya sure, yew betcha! [:D][:D][:D]LLL #5. ORIGINAL: ChrisandCindy I know the Jersey jokes will be flyin, IG, I have your back on this one, (sort of) I graduated from High School in NJ. Pemberton Township HS class of '69. Another Jersey-boy to pick on! (unless Cindy did the post, then of course, Jersey-girl) Jersey + Joke=Easy. Of course will all will be subject to crabbing about Wisconsin being the land of Strange Meats and Cheese.

But then there is the curious Jersey-Spam, known as Taylor Ham: strange meat indeed! [:D]LLL PS: ChrisandCindy: We met you at Lol Ha last year, right? (Too many Mango Margs=lost brain cells).

ORIGINAL: Gem LMAO.TATT size bubbas.wish we woulda thought of that before they were made.Lawsy.I don't know how many times a day he filled that thing.beertender called it Tatt's 'Mexican cappachino'.teehee.oops.look at my avatar.guess me and my girlie girls had TATT bubbas too!!! Gem: You should market it this way: 'THE ONLY BUBBA-KEG WITH THE OFFICIAL TATT SEAL OF APPROVAL'. He could be in charge of Quality Testing.

IG could hand-carve little Tiki gods to attach to the handles. Peg could develop personalized workout programs so you could have enough strength to lift the dang thing. The girlie-girls and GOR could walk the beach and sell them. Of course I will just rake in my share of royalties for the idea. Hey, maybe we can all quit and retire on the beach! GOOD CALL PAUL, BUT 'THE TAT' DRIVIN..

PAUL, DID YOU HAPPEN TO SEE THE AMAZIN TAT JUST WALKIN? HE WOULD START HEADING NORTH, AND END UP AT THE BAR. THEN HEAD OUT NORTH AGAIN, AND STAGGER INTO ANOTHER BAR, THEN. WELL YOU GET THE IDEA. I THINK THE REASON THEY TRAVEL IN A PACK OF 13 IS THEY FORM A HUMAN CHAIN AROUND HIM, AND KIND HERD HIM THE WAY THEY WANT HIM TO GO.

HOWEVER, 'TAT DID SHOW ME A PHOTO OF HIM AT THE HELM OF A 737 AIRPLANE LAST YEAR, HE SAID HE FLEW THE PLAN DOWN THERE WHEN THE PIOLIT DIDN'T SHOW.. Gem: You should market it this way: 'THE ONLY BUBBA-KEG WITH THE OFFICIAL TATT SEAL OF APPROVAL'. He could be in charge of Quality Testing.

IG could hand-carve little Tiki gods to attach to the handles. Peg could develop personalized workout programs so you could have enough strength to.the dang thing. The girlie-girls and GOR could walk the beach and sell them. Of course I will just rake in my share of royalties for the idea. Hey, maybe we can all quit and retire on the beach! Sounds like a plan to me!!!

GOOD CALL PAUL, BUT 'THE TAT' DRIVIN.. PAUL, DID YOU HAPPEN TO SEE THE AMAZIN TAT JUST WALKIN?

HE WOULD START HEADING NORTH, AND END UP AT THE BAR. THEN HEAD OUT NORTH AGAIN, AND STAGGER INTO ANOTHER BAR, THEN. WELL YOU GET THE IDEA.

I THINK THE REASON THEY TRAVEL IN A PACK OF 13 IS THEY FORM A HUMAN CHAIN AROUND HIM, AND KIND HERD HIM THE WAY THEY WANT HIM TO GO. HOWEVER, 'TAT DID SHOW ME A PHOTO OF HIM AT THE HELM OF A 737 AIRPLANE LAST YEAR, HE SAID HE FLEW THE PLAN DOWN THERE WHEN THE PIOLIT DIDN'T SHOW. YEP IG.here is that Tatt at the HELM.yikes.I only let him 'drive'. When he is flying.LMAO.

ORIGINAL: Gem GOOD CALL PAUL, BUT 'THE TAT' DRIVIN.. PAUL, DID YOU HAPPEN TO SEE THE AMAZIN TAT JUST WALKIN?

HE WOULD START HEADING NORTH, AND END UP AT THE BAR. THEN HEAD OUT NORTH AGAIN, AND STAGGER INTO ANOTHER BAR, THEN. WELL YOU GET THE IDEA. I THINK THE REASON THEY TRAVEL IN A PACK OF 13 IS THEY FORM A HUMAN CHAIN AROUND HIM, AND KIND HERD HIM THE WAY THEY WANT HIM TO GO. HOWEVER, 'TAT DID SHOW ME A PHOTO OF HIM AT THE HELM OF A 737 AIRPLANE LAST YEAR, HE SAID HE FLEW THE PLAN DOWN THERE WHEN THE PIOLIT DIDN'T SHOW.

YEP IG.here is that Tatt at the HELM.yikes.I only let him 'drive'. When he is flying.LMAO Ya know, I've never had a fear of flying, but if I were to see my buddy Tatt in the pilots' seat.that just might do it[;)] IG, as far as Tatts' walking.yeah, we saw that a few times.we call that the 'Pinball' walk.walk (or stagger) around until you bump into something, turn, repeat, until you end up in a beach bar.I've almost never done the pinball walk myself.that is until I met up with you guys and the Tatt pack at Lol Ha one night[:D] Paul. Okay, here is the deal: The Riviera has 11 rooms blocked off for us. The rates and rooms available are as follows: Poolside - Standard 2 Queen Room - Reg Price $69 w/group rate $59 King w/Whirlpool - Reg Price $89 w/group rate $79 Non- Poolside(I am sure there are others available - she had me from hello on this one!

She mentioned a fireplace somewhere in the conversation) Double Queen w/whirlpool - Reg Price $99 w/group rate $89 Craig and discussed the party room situation and decided to go with a seperate poolside room to gather in. If we each chip in $10 the cost of the additional party room is covered.

I know that there is a concern about noise but I also think Craig is right the kids are going to be at the huge resort. The other interesting thing is that there are 10 poolside dbl queen and 4 king w/whirlpool rooms available - we could essentially have them all and it would be our own noise.

We would have a monopoly on the poolside and would have all of that area as our party room until 11 PM!! Something to think about. If you guys like the idea of all being poolside let me know ASAP so I can let her know - she offered to block off all of the poolside rooms and I told her I didn't think everyone would want poolside but with this new info it looks a bit more apealing.

(it is easier to skinny dip ifn you don't have to run down a hallway to get to the pool!) All rooms have a fridge, microwave and coffee maker - no need for ice to keep the beer cold!!! To make a reservation in the block of rooms call 800-800-7109 tell them you wish to make reservation in the block of rooms under Margaret Sheldon.

First come first choice on room style. Please let me know when you make your reservation so I can keep track of how many rooms are left in the block. I am going to post this info at the top of page one on this thread as well so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle! List of those attending: Badger & Babs ChicagoCraig, tomv & Boys masterBaiter & mkp ChrisandCindy jvman Tony and BWJ Nets and daughter Gregg and Kathy ISLANDGUY and MRSISLANDGUY LLL and Gor Bob in Milw and Adrienne Attending but not needing a room: WIDave and Julie Maybes: Hopper and MH aka PlowBoy Snyde and madsny SkiRacer Craig In WI [:D]. The other interesting thing is that there are 10 poolside dbl queen and 4 king w/whirlpool rooms available - we could essentially have them all and it would be our own noise.

We would have a monopoly on the poolside and would have all of that area as our party room until 11 PM!! Something to think about. If you guys like the idea of all being poolside let me know ASAP so I can let her know - she offered to block off all of the poolside rooms and I told her I didn't think everyone would want poolside but with this new info it looks a bit more apealing.

I like the idea of all the rooms poolside being booked by LG's. Nobody can complain than! Sweet.Turn up the music AL!!!!!!! MKP.we'll book the extra room for Both nights correct? This place has gotten some bad reviews on Trip Advisor, but some good ones as well!

Much like ABR.so lets make it a 5 star by us being there. Thanks again MKP for all the work setting this partay up! I booked pool side king/whirlpool for both nites. The extra room is very good idea, so count us in! In celebration of booking this gig AND reaching the 100 day mark on the Akumal ticker, I just blended up a couple of Mango Margs (recipe from the LG board). Even though it feels and looks like Wisconin in November, it tastes like Lol Ha! Most excellent recipe!

I got myself a mini-blender this morning, so I will bring along to the Dells! See me for all your Margarita needs!! [;)][;)] LLL. 'LLL' I KNOW THE FEELING, SAW THE 100 DAY MARK, AND WENT OUT GOT SOME SUPPLIES, AND ME AND MRS. I-GUY WILL BE WATCHIN T.V. IN THE TIKI BAR TONIGHT!

I LOVE THE BLENDER IDEA, FOR THE DELLS. LOOKS LIKE A GOOD TIME SHALL BE HAD BY ALL, LETS SEE. ANYONES BIRTHDAY, WHILE WE BE THERE?

OR SOMTHING WE SHOULD BE DRINKIN TO? (not that we need a reson) NOW WE JUST GOTTA START HOPEN FOR A WARM SPELL! MANGO MARGS, BOY PEGGIE WILL BE VERY UPSET! WE SHALL BE ENJOYIN A GOOD LaGLORIA/ COJIMAR. A RUM &DIET COKE(with a splash of malabu) AND SOME JOSE BLACK. WWILL PUT A BRANDY ON THE BAR FOR RUSS,AND A JOSE BLACK FOR YOU.. ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY ANYONES BIRTHDAY, WHILE WE BE THERE?

OR SOMTHING WE SHOULD BE DRINKIN TO? Famous People born on January 12th: 1876 John Hancock (statesman) 1876 Jack London (author) 1907 Sergei Korolev (Russian rocket scientist) 1951 Rush Limbaugh (radio presenter) 1951 Kirstie Alley (actress) 1954 Howard Stern (radio presenter) 1964 Jeff Bezos (entrepreneur, founder of Amazon) 1970 Raekwon (rapper) 1980 Amerie (singer) On This Day In History: 1964 Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt, and later form a republic. 12 January is also: Zanzibar Revolution Day The Flag The Beaches. Alright I've been away again but I'm back.

The insanity apears to be growing. POOL SIDE!!!!! Is the pool inside,or are we doing the polar bear thing. If its the polar bear thing you will need to count me out. I am not known for being able to sling mister happy over my shoulder and I fear that the water temp might send him into a state of hibernation unheard of by most mortals.

With that being said I will be happy to root on anyone who wishes to jump in. I will confirm dog sitter tomorrow and book a room POOL SIDE. Everyone have a great Turkey Day if I'm not back on before then. YES BRING A CAKE!!! (a big one ) HOW OLD (or is that impolite) SHANAMAYB AS WE SAY IN JERSEY..

'FAGETABOUTIT' IF YOUS WANTS TA COME, YOUS SHOULD COME! BAITER, THERE IS NO WAY WE WILL RUN OUT OF ADULT BEVERAGES, 'LLL' IS BRINGIN GOR's GOLD AMERICAN EXPRESS (no limit,and to be honest, Russ never used it! ) WE CAN WEAR THE NUMBERS OFF THAT SUCKER! C/C YER RIGHT! SHANA JUST 'would rather NOT come and partie with the big dogs'!

SHE KNOWS HER LIMITATIONS MADSNY. THAT POST IS MORE INCOHEARENT THEN ME ON A SATURDAY NIGHT??? WHAT IN THE HECK (see no hell I'm getting P/C for MKP) DID THAT POST MEAN? New Amsterdams Killed Or Cured Rare. ? OR SHOULD I WAITE TILL LATER THIS EVENING (after 10 or 12 rum & cokes) AND THEN I'LL SAY.

ORIGINAL: MRS. ISLAND GUY ORIGINAL: shanamayb You guys are NUTS!!! CC- I would luv to come as I've said before.who knows??? COME ON GET YOUR A** IN GEAR AND LETS PARTY. OH NO IM TYPING IN CAPS, MR ISLAND GUY IS RUBBING OFF. HOW FAR IS IT FOR YOU PROBABLY LESS TIME IT TAKES US TO FLY AND DRIVE It's only 3 hours 25 minutes.

I would love too! I had to laugh at the knitting remark your hubby said, I always tell Jason when he (used to) bitch about me going 'out' fine I'll just sign up for knitting classes then everything I knit you will have to wear and proudly.lol! ORIGINAL: ChicagoCraig Brats.We need brats right!

How we gonna cook??? Should I bring a grill??? Tomv just said she would love to bring up a crock pot of GUMBO!

Trust me.Great idea! I also have a small Weber gas grill, could bring. A local meat market has a specialty 'Brat of the Week'. This week is 'The Cheesy and Salsa Brat. Must be something Mexican going on.

For Packer games they have green and gold brats.Who said there is no variety to what you can do with a brat???? Par boil with beer, onions, and butter, grill, and then put back in roaster. ALL YOU 'SO CALLED CHEESE EATERS' WHERE ARE THE CURDS! WHO FORGOT THE CURDS? NOTHING SAY WISCONSIN HEART ATTACK LIKE CHEESE CURDS. LETS SEE GET SOME LITTLE CHEESE BALLS (didin't know cheese had balls,but what the hell) DUNK - UM IN GREASE (BACON FAT I GUESS) SERVE IN A LITTLE BASKIT (with a paper napkin to suck -up the ball squeezens ) WITH.. (waite for it..!) a cup of.MELTED CHEESE!

WOW JEEZE-US ON A PONEY IF THAT AINT GOOD EATENS. GEM CAN YA SEND A HYPO OF ADRENALIN (?) AND SOME OF THEM THAR JUMPER CABELS YOU GUYS USE IN THE HOSPITAL? I CAN'T WAITE TA GET TO WISCONSIN AND SMELL THAT DAIRY -AIR.

Jvman, I CAN'T BELIVE I MISSED IT ALL THIS TIME. YOU ARE FROM THAT MAGICAL, MYSTICAL, HIGHLY ACLAIMED FONDU LAKE. I TOLD 'LLL' IT WAS REAL, SHE SAID NO YOUR WRONG I-GUY AINT NO SUCH PLACE. HOLY SHEEP SH** FONDO LAKE I CAN'T BELIVE IT! THIS IS GREAT. DO YA HAVE A PIC OF THE LAKE?

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT! A BIG OLD LAKE FILLED WITH CHEESE. OR AS YOU GUY SAY 'LAKE-O-CHEESE' HERE IS 'LLLs' CHEESE APPETIZEER, PHILLY CREAM CHEESE WITH WELSHS GRAPE JELLY AND SOME CARROTS (for ruffage i guess?) SHE TOLD ME THIS IS A FONDO LAKE TREAT?

YA GOTTA GET ME A T-SHIRT XL FROM FONDO LAKE I'LL PAY YA FER IT NO ONE WILL EVER BELIVE ME WITH OUT PROFF! I also have a small Weber gas grill, could bring. A local meat market has a specialty 'Brat of the Week'. This week is 'The Cheesy and Salsa Brat. Must be something Mexican going on.

For Packer games they have green and gold brats.Who said there is no variety to what you can do with a brat???? Par boil with beer, onions, and butter, grill, and then put back in roaster. There is a market near us called 'Louie's Finer Meats' and they have every kind of brat imaginable. The Packer brats are filled with CHEESE and sauerkraut. Maybe we should have a Brat-Off?

The Jersey Gringos could pick the brat champ![:D]. Intellectual Disabilities Across The Lifespan Ninth Edition Magic The Gathering. ORIGINAL: jvman ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY HEY! ALL YOU 'SO CALLED CHEESE EATERS' I CAN'T WAITE TA GET TO WISCONSIN AND SMELL THAT DAIRY -AIR.

Just like Eddie Albert in 'Green Acres', gotta love that 'fresh air' right after they spread some Manure in the field and the wind is blowing just right. We will bring fresh cheese curds and string cheese from the factory right down the road!!!!! What's a heart attack???

Lucky for you guys was an ICU nurse for 20 years before I got into the Hospice gig, so no worries. I think I still know how to do CPR, but I've never done it drunk that I can remember! ORIGINAL: Gem GEM CAN YA SEND A HYPO OF ADRENALIN (?) AND SOME OF THEM THAR JUMPER CABELS YOU GUYS USE IN THE HOSPITAL? UHH.IG.I am an OB/Neonatal nurse.I bring em in.LLL is the one that takes em out!!!

Remember what Morgan Freeman said in Shawshank Redemption?' Ya better get busy livin' before ya get busy dyin' ' This applies to all of the Tatt Pack.since you'll miss the big bash in Akumal in March, it is MANDATORY (IG taught me how to type like that[:D]) to make the Dells party.no excuses accepted! (BTW, it's about a 4 hour drive for Babs and I) IG, Re: Jumper Cables.back in my college days when I bartended, a guy walked into the bar one night with a set of jumper cables around his neck.so I told him 'Alright, I'll serve you. But don't try to START anything in here!'

Oh, M, we're now booked at the lovely Riviera North.poolside.and would love to pitch in for a 'community' room. Now, what can Babs and I bring to eat.did anyone mention CHEESE yet? I also think I may have some strange meat left in the bottom of the freezer.I'll bring that too.should help counter the effects of all that cheese for IG.speaking of IG.who is in charge of sending the dogsled team down to Madison to pick him up??

Cheesus, this is gonna be fun! First post has been edited to reflect those who have booked their rooms (names in blue). So seven rooms booked so far - relax Craig - btw did you reserve the room I suggested to you? I will call Barb this morning and reserve ours - I wanted to leave the Kings open for those who really wanted them - hey, Al and I can jump from Bed to bed!!! Perhaps we should have the party in Fond du Lac? We could ALL stay at my Mom's house!![;)][:D][:D][:D] Hey Shana, it is over 6 hours for us - suck it up and drive!!

Food list is looking good I will organize it after a bit - I need a shower and coffee first!! HEY, I WAS NICE TO BARB, I JUST RES. THE EXTRA DAY. NO EARLY FLIGHT WITH A HANG OVER FOR ME. SHE WAS JUST SO TAKEN WITH THE FACT IM COMING ALL THE WAY FROM JERSEY TO 'THE DELLS' AND HOW DO I KNOW PEOPLE FROM WISCONSIN?

(told ya guys you midies are strange!) AND MKP. IF I WASN'T SO NICE TO HER, HOW DID I CONVENCE HER YOU WHERE ME OLDER SISTER, AND THAT YOU WHERE PAYIN FER ME ROOM? I CAN'T BELIVE IM GOING TO WISCONSIN IN JAN. HERE IS A PIC OF WHAT I THINK IS GONNA HAPPEN, IF I DO GET IN THAT POOL. C/C BRING THE ICE TONGS.

LOL I never said you weren't nice to her!!! Just said you left an impression. I must have been a bit nicer because she said she would gladly charge my room(s) to the Jersey Boy! I just told her that my little brother is loaded with $$ and Booze and that he'd never notice the extra charge on his credit card. Besides I figure you are going to be charging everything to LLL and Gor!

I have never wished for January to arrive before but this party is making me do it!! This secret is too good to keep for too long!!! Chrisandcindy, I am sorry - I knew I would miss someone - I will fix it when I am on my other computer - I don't know how to do it on this iMAc yet!

Tomv - Gumbo LLL - Cheese Chit and Milk of Mag w/ ExLax for dessert and possibly brats (this list is too long!) Nets - Birthday cake jvman - string cheese and cheese curds and brats (I am giving you this job since LL has all that cheese chit to bring!!) Badger - Mystery Meat snyde - Mystery Meat - You mystery meat boys need to let me know if yor meat is for a meal or a snack! ChrisandCindy - paper products Okay, this list is a great start - we have Friday night - not sure what time everyone is arriving but it may be good to have munchies around that night so peeps can nibble as they arrive and/or get hungry. Saturday lunch - my vote would be Gumbo!!

Saturday night could be brats (maybe several people would like to bring brats since it is a large group - is any of the mystery meat brats??). We also need buns condiments and sides. I am thinking some nice bread and crackers to go with the Gumbo? We NEED beans with the brats and buns. I am thinking a good selection of appetizers around at all times is a good idea while drinking. If I am over planning tell me to shut up!

We also need paper products. Put your thinking caps on and let us know what you are bringing - if everyone brings something it will be easy! I also think that the grills need to stay at home - if you were Barb would you let this group play with fire outside of your hotel while drinking?? Let's go for simple, pre-cook everything and just warm it up. Barb is probably going to crap her pants when she sees a dozen slow cookers carried in!

Shana if you dislike the word secret we can call it a surprise instead - is that better? Aren't we a great bunch?

Midwest nice, that is what we are! Like I pm'd you he who travel the furthest brings the least.besides what in New Jersey could be worth bringing that far?

[:D][:D] While I was in the shower I thought cr@p I forgot breakfast. I am guessing those who wake up before noon might need a little something - we are going to need some pastries, bagels and of course cream CHEESE!!!!! COFFEE is a must and those tiny little coffee makers are not going to work. I need to talk to our friend Barb again - I am thinking we may be in need of a little banquet table to set up the food trough in the party room - do you think they would take the beds out and set up a bar for us?? Gem: Thanks for the suggestion, but you can't fool us, we have a son in Iowa and already know it is a long boring drive.

MKP: As you develop the menu, you can count on us to help out with some items. We will go to Costco and get some plates, napkins and a tube of cups and whatever else you think we may need in that arena. CC: At this point I don't have software to make DVD's, my original files are *.avi and when I have edited them they end up as *.wmv. I do think it would be a hoot to bring some of our gizmo's and clips and pix and see if we can cobble together a way to project them and run them in a series of loops to add a little Akumal ambience to the party. I do plan to get a laptop at the after Christmas sales, so am not sure yet what I may be able to with the existing files and a new gizmo. ORIGINAL: mkp IG, can you resend me GOR's Credit Card number?

I think you may have typed it wrong the first time because it just got rejected on Overstock.com. [8 ][8 ] [;)][:D][:D] I think it is funny how everyone thinks you are the generous one and you charge everything to GOR!!! This is a aPM right?? [8 ] [:D][:D][:D] IG charged the whole Akumal trip to GOR's card so he is maxed out.

That's what I get for drunk blogging with IG in Cyber Akumal! IG, just bring lots of cash and no Taylor Ham (Jersey Spam)[8D]. O-KAY YA WISEGUYS! BARB JUST SENT ME A EMAIL, AND SAID THE HEAT HAS BEEN TURNED ON IN MY ROOM, AND SHE RE-STOCKED THE MIN-BAR AND CHANGED THE CHICKS IN THE HOT TUB. ALSO THAT MY ROOM WILL REMAIN LOCKED,UNTIL MY ARRIVAIL,AND A VELVET ROPE WILL BE INSTALLED,WITH SECURITY. (to keep out the riff raff) Hey C/C I did that when we had a house built,and a big old jaccuzzi in the master, well I didn't know you where to shower first. Then sit and relax in the hot tub.

So in goes the I-GUY with a bar of soap, takin a nice bath,shampood the hair.and it was katie bar the door! No sh** ask the wife, she was soooooo ****ied The soap bubbles where like 4 feet thick!

And it took about a week or two to get the soap out of the system. That was about 20 years ago, and I still hear about it, that was 1 of the many time's the poor girl,asked WHY? WHY Do I stay?? K guys.I tried.went to work today.checked the 'weekend off calendar', on my unit.only 3 scheduled nurses can request a weekend off, when we're supposed to work, I thought maybe I would get lucky and no one else had requested this weekend off.too late. GRRR.I love my job.but sometimes.it sucks. MKP.could ya PLEASE check with me, before you plan a PARTAY??? Cuz now I got a Hubby all down and out, plus a daughter.I thought I could swing it.NOTTA (JK, mkp.I know how hard it is to schedule a good time for everyone).but we truly DID want to be there.we even went so far as to reserve a room.

YOU WILL ALL HAVE A BLAST!!! Wish we could BE THERE!!!:'(. O-KAY KIDS.(what a understatement) KIDS WOULD BE BETTER TO DEAL WITH! THE WIFE IS BRING HER PEPPERONIE BREAD, AND I UNDERSTAND IT BADGER IS THE ONLY ONE 'MAKING' ANY THING! THE REST OF YOU GUYS. CHEESE, FRIED CHEESE,MEAT WITH CHEESE, SOME MELTED CHEESE, CHEESE CURDS, CHEESE WITH MEAT,DEEP FRIED DOUBLE COVER MEAT WITH CHEESE, AND A CHEESE SAUSE, CHEESE SLICES, MEAT SLICES, CHEESE SOUPE, CHEESE DARQIRIS (?) CHEESE CAKE, ENOUGH ABOUT THE CHEES!.

JEEEZE (lol that one even got me ) THER IS A LOT WE CAN BRING FROM JERSEY, 55 GAL. DRUMS OF TOXIC WASTE, GARBAGE, JIMMY HOFFA, STRANGE MEAT (but its not from hunting,or road kill) YA GOTTA BE A SOPRANOS FAN TO GET THAT ONE. IS SOMEONE BRINGING MUSIC (NO G/D POLKA you middies) WE ALL CAN AGREE ON JIMMY B AND SOME ISLAND SOUNDS TRUE?

IS THIS A FORMAL SHORTS AND HAWAIIAN SHIRTS OR DO WE NEED BOW TIES? I CAN BRING THE ISLAND GUY FAN CLUB. NO CAN'T MRS. ISLAND GUY SAID NO (AND ISHOULD GROW UP) NOT A CHANCE..

Hey you guys are not being very welcoming to norml, who joined this crazy group yesterday. Norml joined the crazy group - too funny! Norm.you will have a great time.just bring a bail bond, F.Lee Bailey (if possible).life alert.fire extiguisher.gurnee.cell phone with 911 programmed in.duct tape.(hell if I know.lol).and the McGyver kit you will find at isle 12 at lowes.oh a sawlzall too.preferably a Millwaukee sawlzalll..if you have a CO2 pellet gun bring it too.I know some of these folks.LOL.and welcome.adios. Take care, TATT/Mike. Wisconsin January Tailgate party? Man, as much as I hate to agree with IG, I say pre-cook the brats, put 'em in the crock pot, put yourselves in the hot tub and the only thing that needs to be cold is what is in your bubba keg! As for music, I agree with the Complete Richard Cheese Collection, the Buffet and all things Island style.

I would add some Southern Culture on the Skids (cause they do my theme song) and some hurtin Chicago Blues. GOR doesn't leave home without Skynrd, The Band and Dylan.

Welcome aboard Norml, altho I suspect that by the end of the 'Wisconsin Riviera' weekend you will need to change your name to AbNorml.[:D]. BAITER, I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO ADRESS THAT? OUTSIDE IN THE WINTER? IN WISCONSIN?

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS. I'M SPEACHLESS. I LOGED ON ABOUT A HOUR AGO, BUT SIGNED OFF. WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? YOU REALLY WOULD GO OUTSIDE AND 'TAILGATE ' OR BBQ.

SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME? WHAT AM I MISSING HERE? WHAT IS THE AVG.

TEMP FOR THIS AREA, AT THAT TIME OF YEAR? THAT GOES WITH OUT SAYIN. 'I WILL BE INSIDE IN MY BUBBLE BATH' IN MY WETSUIT, WITH THE BOOTS ON AND MAYBE GLOVES. THERE'S SOMTHING VERY WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE.VERY VERY WRONG!

Well, we already know that there is something wrong with all of us (yes, even you IG!) Hey, should we invite Dr. Phil to the party?? [:D][:D] Okay, I've said it once and now I am going to say it again - NO FLAMES IN THE PARKING LOT WITH DRUNK PEOPLE IN CHARGE! PLEASE cook ahead of time and we'll warm everything up in slow cookers. I do not want to be forever known as the group who burned the Dells down. PLUS, I don't want anyone standing out in the cold missing the party! I have two slow cookers I can bring, anyone else?

ORIGINAL: mkp Well, we already know that there is something wrong with all of us (yes, even you IG!) Hey, should we invite Dr. Phil to the party?? [:D][:D] Okay, I've said it once and now I am going to say it again - NO FLAMES IN THE PARKING LOT WITH DRUNK PEOPLE IN CHARGE! PLEASE cook ahead of time and we'll warm everything up in slow cookers. I do not want to be forever known as the group who burned the Dells down.

PLUS, I don't want anyone standing out in the cold missing the party! I have two slow cookers I can bring, anyone else? Hey MKP.we have had drunk people in charge of the fire before.never had any problems.accept the drunk that tipped over onto the road. [:)] We will bring a crock pot full of mystery meat. WOW CONGRATZ!!

WE WHERE LOOKING FOR A REASON, TO HAVE A DRINK.' WEDDING I LOVE WEDDINGS, DRINKS ALL AROUND ' (capt.Jack Sparrow P.O.T.C. 1) WELL NOW YA GOTTA SHOW UP, WE CAN HELP YA START YER NEW LIFE OUT RIGHT.

WITH A BIG PARTY! AND IF THAT DON'T WORK. NEXT TIME YA GET MARRIED TRY SOMETHING DIFFERNT. THE BOYS WANNA BBQ. (not me i hate the cold, i'll be inside, in the hot tub ) MKP THINKS ITS NOT A GOOD IDEA. DON'T KNOW WHY, C/C/ DID THE BBQ DO IN THE ROO. NICE FIRE DUDE.

I THNINK THE FIRE IS READY. ORIGINAL: Cherie from Chicago Sounds like a fun time for sure[:D] I'll def check it out - hey it could be our honeymoon! Tully & I are getting married Dec.

I'm sure it would be a honeymoon to remember!! ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY IF YA WANT. COME,ON DOWN! YOU SHOULD KNOW THE CAST OF NUTZ,AND IF YA DON'T YA WILL WHEN YA LEAVE,AND YA KNOW ITS GONNA BE FUN!

THE HOTEL INFO, IS A FEW PAGES BACK, AND YA COULD JUST PM C/C OR MKP. TALK NICE TO MKP, AND SHE WILL PAY FOR YOUR ROOM (WINK WINK ) Honeymoon.you wanna share your honeymoon with us!!!! You are LOCO!!! Yeppers Cherie I do believe plenty of rooms still available!!!

Fire extinguishers are in most! I will bring some charcoal. If there is a firepit on the grounds.I wil bring some firewood. Jeez its the Dells.done it many many times before and I'm much more grown up nowadays!

Stop laughing.no really I am.Okay thats enough laughter.My kids will be there.I will behave. Now stop laughing! All these crockpots gonna overload the circuits and start a fire anyway.[&:].

[:D][:D][:D][:D] ORIGINAL: ChicagoCraig ORIGINAL: Cherie from Chicago Sounds like a fun time for sure[:D] I'll def check it out - hey it could be our honeymoon! Tully & I are getting married Dec. I'm sure it would be a honeymoon to remember!! ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY IF YA WANT. COME,ON DOWN! YOU SHOULD KNOW THE CAST OF NUTZ,AND IF YA DON'T YA WILL WHEN YA LEAVE,AND YA KNOW ITS GONNA BE FUN!

THE HOTEL INFO, IS A FEW PAGES BACK, AND YA COULD JUST PM C/C OR MKP. TALK NICE TO MKP, AND SHE WILL PAY FOR YOUR ROOM (WINK WINK ) Honeymoon.you wanna share your honeymoon with us!!!!

You are LOCO!!! Yeppers Cherie I do believe plenty of rooms still available!!! Fire extinguishers are in most! I will bring some charcoal.

If there is a firepit on the grounds.I wil bring some firewood. Jeez its the Dells.done it many many times before and I'm much more grown up nowadays! Stop laughing.no really I am.Okay thats enough laughter.My kids will be there.I will behave.

Now stop laughing! All these crockpots gonna overload the circuits and start a fire anyway.[&:] [:D][:D][:D] If the crockpots don't start a fire, us crackpots will! ORIGINAL: mkp Well, we already know that there is something wrong with all of us (yes, even you IG!) Hey, should we invite Dr. Phil to the party?? [:D][:D] Okay, I've said it once and now I am going to say it again - NO FLAMES IN THE PARKING LOT WITH DRUNK PEOPLE IN CHARGE!

PLEASE cook ahead of time and we'll warm everything up in slow cookers. I do not want to be forever known as the group who burned the Dells down.

PLUS, I don't want anyone standing out in the cold missing the party! I have two slow cookers I can bring, anyone else?

Thank god for some sense. Were coming but no way going home with hypothermia.

ORIGINAL: mkp Hey you guys are not being very welcoming to norml, who joined this crazy group yesterday. Norml joined the crazy group - too funny!

Pauly, go kill a deer and worry about food later. Are you really running back for supplies or is that 'code' for something else????? [;)][:D] If it is suplies you need to get someone who is a planner in your hunting party!

[:D][:D] Welcome Norml! There, how's that[:)] M, once again you have seen right thru me[;)] I think CC has a good idea.everyone bring something special from their part of the country.I'm thinking of bringing my home made cranberry and wild rice brats. Chris and Cindy, I need a new coffeeemaker, can you bring one over??[:D] Paul. ORIGINAL: ISLAND GUY JESUS H CHRIST.. CHEESE, MEAT, MUSIC.. WE NEED VODKA, AND CAPT. MORGAN, AND COCONUT RUM!

SOME DIET COKE, AND RUM,AND VODKA, SOME TONIC, A LEMON, AND MORE RUM, AND VODKA. 'DID SOMEONE SAY.. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS?' SIGN UP LIST. #1 VODKA, RUM, COCNUT RUM, TONIC LEMONS & LIMES. MORGAN, MALIBURUM AND SOME VODKA IG: I agree!

We have been way too fixated on food, which everyone knows gets in the way of good drink! #3 Mango Margaritas, Lemon Drop Shots, and Tequila with ice.

Should I bring a bucket of ChiChis? And don't forget the cigars: LaGloria Cubana, Tatiana Groovy Blues and Cojimars. GOR just got some Montecristo knock-offs that are pretty good! And Santa is usually pretty good to him! IT IS A BAD IDEA TO LET IG NEAR A FIRE EXTINGUISHER! SEE ME FOR DETAILS![:@] LLL.

NOW GIRLS, LETS NOT START THAT. OLD ISLAND GUY HAS QUITE A FEW STORIES, THAT COULD BE TOLD. I-GUY' TOGETHER,DRINKIN,OUT OF TOWN.. I WON'T HAVE TO SAY A WORD, THE GANG WILL SEE. BUT IT WILL BE COLD WHERE WE BE GOING SO THAY CAN'T STAGGER AROUND TALKIN TO STRANGE WILD DOGS(who don't speak english, or understand it.AHH never mind). HOWEVER, WE COULD WAITE TILL THEY ARE, A LITTLE, WELL HAVE THAT 'GLOW' ABOUT THEM, AND TELL UM. THE PACKERS ARE STAYIN DOWN THE ROAD.

BUT YOU CAN'T GO! AND THATS FINAL. NO ONE CAN GO THERE. DON'T EVER TELL THEM TWO.' YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING' WE SHALL SEE LADIES, WE SHALL SEE, BAITER, PLEASE DON'T LET MKP HANG OUT WITH THEM. NOW THAT WOULD BE GAS AND MATCHES! HEY, BADGE HAPPY THANKSGIVIN TO YOU AND BABS.

I WAS ON YERSTERDAY, I DIDN'T SEE YOU ON, NOW I HAVE TO DEAL WITH MRS. IGUY ON NOW AS WELL. I'M STARTIN TO GET A LITTLE NERVOUS, ABOUT THE DELLS, FORGET THE WEATHER,(I know thats gonna suc), BUT COULD BE TROUBLE GETTING 'LLL' MRS. I-GUY AND MKP IN ONE ROOM. ITS GONNA BE LIKE. WELL I DON'T KNOW A SCI-FI MOVE, WHERE THREE EVIL POWERS COME TOGETHER. YA KNOW LIKE SOME REAL BIBLICAL STUFF, THE CLOUDS ROLL IN A FREAK LIGHTING STORM.

HEY DON'T LAUGH. WHEN 'LLL' PUT HER TOE IN AKUMAL BAY THE FIRST TIME. IT WAS LIKE WHEN THE CRACKIN CAME (in POTC 2) ALL THE SEA LIFE LEFT, THE WATER EVEN RECEDED, THE LOCALS ALL RAN (they thought a tsunami was commin) AND WELL MRS. IGUY (i'm immune to her powers) BUT LETS JUST SHE SHE LEAVE A WAKE WHERE EVER SHE GOES (I have seen grown men weep) THIS COULD BE A LOT MORE TROUBLE THAN WE THINK.

WE GOTTA TEL OLD WOLF BLITZER,TO GET TO THE SIUATION ROOM, SHEPARD SMITH AND BILL ORIELLY, TO THINK UP SOME GOOD 'SPIN' CAUSE SOME HOW THIS WON'T HAPPEN WITH OUT LEAVING A MARK. Chris & Cindy, No deer for me yet, but my son got one on Sunday, so we do have some meat.now I can make some 'strange meat' for the party I'm thinking of bringing my home made cranberry and wild rice brats. Paul, I would like to bring the whole 'strange meat' question back to the floor for discussion. First, I am absolutely positively sure that you carefully clean and trim any flesh which you are considering consuming.

Likewise, I am sure you carefully remove the jimson weed, cattail fibers, hemlock and skunk cabbage from the the wild rice and cranberries. My question is, do you produce the delicacies yourself, or do you engage the services of the friendly local processors? If you do engage the friendly local processors, do they process your delicacies in a separate lot, or only with those lots carefully chosen from the most fastidious of your compatriots, or is it pot luck? Cindy, the faint of heart, and otherwise sensitive person, has officially disconnected herself from this post, but I think we should forge ahead with the discussion. It's all in good fun, one look at me, and everyone will know I will eat almost anything. ORIGINAL: ChrisandCindy Paul, 'strange meat' question.you carefully clean and trim any flesh which you are considering consuming. All flesh that I consume is carefully cleaned and trimmed.just ask Babs Likewise, I am sure you carefully remove the jimson weed, cattail fibers, hemlock and skunk cabbage from the the wild rice and cranberries.

Not sure how you found out about my secret ingredients, but your list is incomplete, you forgot bog water My question is, do you produce the delicacies yourself, or do you engage the services of the friendly local processors? All of my meat is processed only by me, in the privacy of my own home.or like Babs likes to say.food untouched by human hands I hope this allays any concerns you might have, besides, we all will probably need a little 'strange meat' that weekend to counter the effects of all of the cheese.

You guys are all nuts! Like we won't be messed up enough from the LEGAL stuff! Us Middies conservative??? We just want you Coasties to think that!

I just spent Saturday night playing poker with one of my hospice familes. (Am I a fun nurse, or what?) Learned lots of variations to 7 card stud (Mexican Stud, Follow the Queen, High Chicago, Blind Baseball. Black Mariah, Good, Bad and Ugly, etc.) and had a blast.

Thought it might be a good activity for the Wisconsin Riviera party, either before, during or after drinking. If so, bring your pesos![:D][:D][:D]. HEY M,K,&P CHECK OUT THE NICE BASKET BARB, SENT TO MY ROOM! 'BONG WATER ' YOU MIDDIES, I THOUGHT THE MID-WEST WAS.CONSERVATIVE? Attachment (1) Very nice, a taste of the roaring twenties, bathtub gin and some other stuff, now we can trot out all the stories about Chicago gangsters hanging out in the lake resorts in the north woods.

MKP: Cindy says she has heard enough about strange meat, she will bring some beef, real beef, stew (which includes vegetables). We are now covered on veggies, or do we also need to bring crudites? FOr all of us Non Wisconsinites, I have located a handy guide to the lingo you may hear during your stay. Study it or perhaps just bring a copy, much like an Spanish to English dictionary for the ROO. A partial list of Wisconsinisms. If you tink you can deck yourself out in green and gold and walk around occasionally bellowing 'Go-Pack-Go!'

And qualify as a Wisconsin native.you're dead wrong. Youse gotta know the lingo too, ya-know, hey. Fer dos of youse jus plannin a trip nort to Wisconsin der, yur gonna wanna no da followin words. Ain-a OR Ain-a-hey: placed at the end of a profound statement; as in 'isn't It?' Bart: a Green Bay institution who doesn't need a last name; (see 'Vince'). Believe-you-me: attached to the beginning or end a statement makes it more credible; as in, 'really!'

Big fatties: nightcrawlers for fishin'. Blaze orange: what deer hunters and cold-weather Packers fans wear at Lambeau. Born in a barn?: a sarcastic question which usually means you left the door open. Borrow: used in place of 'lend,' as in, 'could youse borrow me a couple two-tree bucks?' Brat: a sausage; a Wisconsin tailgate favorite;doesn't have anything to do with a spoiled kid.

Bubbler: to the rest of the world outside Wisconsin's borders, it is known as a drinking fountain. Budge: to merge without permission; cut in; as in 'Don't you budge in line for a brat, I was here first!' By: to; near; as in 'Let's go by One Eyed Jack's,'or 'She'll come by Froggers tonight.' It has nothing to do with a purchase. Cheddarhead: someone from Wisconsin; see, 'Cheesehead.' Cheesehead: someone from Wisconsin; see, 'Cheddarhead.'

Cheese curd: small pieces of fresh cheese that squeak when you bite into them; a parish picnic favorite when deep fried. Come-here-once: a beckoning call to another Cheddarhead. Couple-two-tree: more than one; as in 'Delmer and I drank a couple-two-tree beers.' Cripes: a Wisconsin expletive. Cripes-sake: a mild Wisconsin expletive. Cry-yiy!: a bit stronger expletive. Cry-yiy-yiy!: a much stronger expletive.

Crymany-cripes-sake: a wild Wisconsin expletive. D: a substitute for words beginning with 'TH;' as in'Dat guy over dere in dah Bears shirt is a FIB.' Da OR Dah: used in place of 'the', almost the same rules as D. Davenport: what your mom called the sofa; a couch. Dere: used in place of 'there'.

Same rule applies to all 'th' words - see D Fair-to-midlin: not bad or great, just 'O.K.' FIB: acronym (three words) for our neighbors sout of the state line - middle word is 'Illinois'.

Fish fry: a Friday night dining ritual in Wisconsin. Farm & Fleet: a Cheddarhead's answer to Bloomingdales. Frozen tundra: Lambeau Field.

Geeez!: Another Wisconsin expletive. Gohead: proceed; as in, 'gohead and back up your car.'

Gots: used in place of 'have;' as in, 'I gots my tickets to watch da Packers play on da Frozen Tundra.' Guldarn: another Wisconsin expletive. Hey: placed at the beginning or end of phrases for emphasis, as in 'Hey, how 'bout them Packers?'

Or 'How 'bout them Packers, hey?' Holy-cry-yiy!: as in, 'wow!'

How's-by-you?: a greeting; the same as, 'How's everything?' Humdinger: a beauty; as in 'dat crappy youse caught upnort is a real humdinger.' John Deere: a Cheddarhead's other vehicle. M'walkey: Wisconsin's largest city; located just down the lake from Trivers and Mantwoc. N'so?: a word inserted at the end of a statement; used as a substitute for 'right?'

Or 'correct?' Oh, yah: depending on emphasis, it's either used as acknowledgment (as 'That's correct') or skepticism (That's bull!). Parish picnics: social events of the summer upnort. Pert-neer: near; in close proximity; just about.

Polka: what you do at parish picnics. Rubbers: protection for your shoes; also known as 'galoshes.' Sconsin: the state where Cheeseheads are from. Schmear: when someone piles on points when playing Sheepshead. Sheepshead: a card game. Side-by-each: used instead of, 'next to each other.'

Skeeter: Wisconsin state bird. Smelt: used in place of 'smelled', also a fish that you catch in nets. Soda: a non-alcoholic drink such as coke, pepsi, etc. Everywhere else it means club soda.

Sout: the direction you travel from Wisconsin to find lots of FIBs. Start wit me last: to forfeit your turn, 'go ahead of me', or 'you go first'. Stop-and-go lights: what everyone else refers to as traffic signals. Tirdy: same as 'thirty', and used on all numbers from 30 thru 39. Exception to the 'D'rule, similar to 'tink' and 'tousand'. Uff-dah: affirmative; as in 'that's right!' Un-thaw: to defrost.

Where-bouts: locality; proximity; as in, 'where-bouts are youse guys from?' Upnort: where Wisconsinites go on vacation. Up-side right: right side up. Vince: the other Green Bay icon who doesn't need a last name for recognition; (see 'Bart'). Whozitz: a thing. Yah-hey: affirmative; as in 'uff-dah.' You-betcha: affirmative; as in 'Yah-hey.'

Youse: pronounced 'YOOS;' it means 'you' as in 'are youse guys goin' up nort?' Youper: someone from ever further upnort than you.

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