Save the Date: DetroitYES Picnic, Sunday, May 24

[Kathleen]

Thanks, Cub. That will help out immensely.

I will post another updated food list Friday or Saturday, so keep the RSVPs coming. I want to be sure that we've got enough food and supplies.

[pgn421]

Anyone for a round of golf , on Belle Isle before the picnic?

[Crystal]

Crystal and family [[seven + one Leader Dog puppy) will bring Toll House cookies, watermelon, and a vegetable. The vegetable might be green beans or whatever looks good at the store. The watermelon will be cut up into small pie-shaped pieces with the rind left on for easy handling.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

[DetroitDad]

Yeah, what is with this "?" business? LOL, that doesn't tell anyone much unless it's later in the day. You guys should at least be going until two or three, right?

[Blueidone]

Kathleen: We will also bring a table, some brownies for dessert and extra pop and water.

[Kathleen]

Thanks to all who have responded and have promised to bring food and other items.!! If you haven't RSVP'd or signed up with a dish to pass, please do so, just so that we can make sure we've planned adequately. Thanks.

Here is the updated list as of 3pm Friday, May 22:
DYes Picnic – Sunday – May 24
We are expecting 50 people [[including a dozen kids)
All are welcome whether you’ve RVSP’d or not.

We will gather on Belle Isle, just south and east of the Shadynook Picnic Pavilion [[restrooms!) along Loiter Way across from the Flynn Skating Pavilion.
Link to Belle Isle Map: http://www.mapbelleisle.com/#
Signs will be posted, but check out the map!

Officially we start at noon and run until everyone has gone home [[how's that, DetroitDad?)
Set-up begins between 10:30 and 11am…feel free to show up early to help!!

What will be provided…
Canopies [[4 promised)
Grills [[2 promised) & utensils & hot mitts
Tables [[for food set-up, etc.) [[4 promised)
Condiments
Coolers or tubs for keeping beverages cold [[could use a couple more)
Paper goods [[plates, napkins)
Plasticware [[forks, knives, cups)
Music

What you should bring for you and your group….
Meat to be grilled + Buns
A dish to pass [[see below for a list of dishes/desserts already promised)
Beverages
Ice [[especially later in the day)
Chairs or Blankets
Games for the kids

Side Dishes Promised
Caesar Salad
Potato Salad
Mexican Rice Salad
Pasta Salad [[2)
Bean Salad
Asian Salad
Other Salad

Munchies Promised
Chips
Pretzels

Beverages Promised
Pop
Water

Desserts Promised
Apple Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brownies
Toll House Cookies
Watermelon
Other

Bring enough for your group and plus something extra to share!

[Blueidone]

Kathleen: Sorry...changing my dessert from brownies to something else [[it's a secret...but MUCH better!)

[lilpup]

Mom is a proud Detroiter [[Cass Tech '48), retired commercial artist, and ardent supporter of the arts. I know the DY community will welcome her with typical DY grace and style.

My mom is Cass Tech '48, too! I'm spending Sunday & Monday with my parents but I don't know if I can talk them into this.

[Crystal]

lilpup, see if your parents will make an appearance at the picnic! Mom is often apprehensive when going out, but she is really looking forward to Sunday.

[lperry117]

rsvp 2 adults and one 12 year old. Do we need paper plates and plastic ware???

[DetroitDad]

Our "other" is a homemade pudding dessert.

[Kathleen]

For tomorrow's picnic, here's what is provided:
Canopies [[4 promised)
Grills [[2 promised) & utensils & hot mitts
Tables [[for food set-up, etc.) [[4 promised)
Condiments
Coolers or tubs for keeping beverages cold [[could use a couple more)
Paper goods [[plates, napkins)
Plasticware [[forks, knives, cups)
Music

For you and your family or group, you should bring:
Meat to be grilled + Buns
A dish to pass [[see below for a list of dishes/desserts already promised)
Beverages
Chairs or blankets

There are several tall trees in the vicinity to provide shade, but only one picnic table in the immediate area. Restrooms are within walking distance.

[Kathleen]

Please note that there is construction on Belle Isle's Central Avenue Bridge and so the road that was a direct route to our picnic site is closed.

This map is very helpful if you zoom in to see the street names: http://www.mapbelleisle.com/#

After crossing the Belle Isle Bridge, bear right off the Bridge and follow Sunset Drive around the western tip of the island turning onto Strand Drive. Follow it east past the Casino and Lake Takoma to Picnic Way [[the bridge just before the Conservatory and the Dossin Museum) and turn left. Go to Loiter Way and turn left. Keep going past the continuation of Picnic Way [[where the road turns into Loiter Way) and follow Loiter Way to just north of the Skating Pavilion. Look for us there. If you encounter Muse Way, you've gone just a bit too far.

FYI...if you follow the posted Central Avenue detour, you will drive through the Casino parking lot and end up turning left on to Strand Drive, which you can take to Loiter Way and follow the directions above to our picnic site.

[stromberg2]

I might be able to bring a lemon pie, if anybody is interested?

Stromberg2

[stromberg2]

Or iced tea?

[Kathleen]

Stromberg2: A lemon pie and iced tea sound positively refreshing. Please bring them!! There have been a couple last-minute cancellations that included a dessert so a lemon pie will be much appreciated.

[pgn421]

I will be bringing Carrot cake

[Gertrude]

Kathleen, do you want any more tables? I have some long folding ones that I can bring. Not sure I will get back online tonight but if you need some, send me an email at momuniverse AT gmail dot com.

[DetroitDad]

Okay, DetroitMom and I will be bringing our pudding dirt dessert as well as a taco bean dip and tortilla chips now. She felt motivated tonight, so you guys get two dishes... YAY!

[Kathleen]

We're on for 12 noon!!! The weather is expected to cooperate, as these clouds should be long gone by 11 or so, according to the latest weather report.

See you there!!!

[Norwalk]

I finally found the picture of "the couch"

[Lowell]

Sun breaking out on the west side. See y'all around 1.

[DetroitDad]

Sun breaking out on the west side. See y'all around 1.

Ditto!!!!!!!!

[pgn421]

Picnic was very nice.! Good to see everyone. Thanks!

[sharmaal]

I got there later [[around 5:00pm or so). There were quite a few folks out still. Thanks for setting everything up Kathleen!