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Ok everyone, time to finalize things. I have spoken to several people and it does seem that Saturday, Sep 22nd is the best day. The plan is to use the Van Thanh park space that has been already reserved by Quynh (thank you Quynh for that generous offer).

I think we should plan to start at around 12:00 noon ... 3pm might be a bit late, but the morning might be a bit early (opinions?)

Now, lets get a full list of planned attendees and what they may bring:

Things I think we will need:
BBQ meat --- to be brought by myself
Other grill-able food (fish, etc.) --- ???
Cooking supplies (do we need charcoal for the grills?) ---
Cooking tools ---
Plates, eating utensils, cups, paper towels, etc. ---
Drinks - beer / wine / other alcohol ---
Drinks - no alcoholic (juice, Coca Cola, Pepsi, etc.)
Side food items (chips, veggie tray, Vietnamese dishes, etc) ---

Anything else? Suggestions?

Ok, so now if everyone can please reply on this topic stating clearly that they will attend and how many will join them and what they are able to bring. Additionally, please either post your contact number or send it to me privately if you do not wish to post it.

My contact info: John Bellew 0905409947 (going to run out and add minutes - ran out last night)

Talk with everyone soon and hope we can have a great time!

I think 12:00 is ok, 11:00 is preferable though

Yes, we need charcoal. We could buy charcoal outside and bring to van Thanh, or buy from BBQ's service. They will deliver to our place and help us to fire up. However, their price is 5 times higher than the original (vnd 30.000/kg. We need about 3-4 kg).

I will bring mooncakes, and my friends bring French sausages.

The venue and time are perfect. I will send my contact to you. Champaign and non alcoholic drinks and sausages will be brought.

Hi All ,
I will bring 5 kg charcoals , Plat; glass;spoon; fork plastic ; chopsticks; kitchen towels; wet tissue .Kitchen tools : knife; chopping board; plastic bowls...ect ..
My friends will bring salad ; vegetable and dressing .

See you all soon .

Ok,by my count from the forum and PM's:
Date, Time & Place:
--- Saturday, September 22 (22/9), 12:00 noon, Van Thanh Park, 48/10 Dien Bien Phu Street, Binh Thanh District, HCMC ---

Saigon Visitor (John) - 1 person - Steaks
MyLan Nguyen (MyLan) - 2/3 people - Charcoal, plates & utensils,salad & accesories
duyvt2408 (???) - 1 person - Champaign, non-alcohol drinks & sausages
Johnnywastaken (Johnny) - 1 person - Bottle alcohol (Jack Daniels or Johnny Walker - don't remember which)
Quyen NHD (Quyen) - 6/8 people - Reserved the place at Van Thanh, mooncakes, French sausages
btram (Tram) - 4 people - Salad & charcoal (perhaps MyLan does not need to bring charcoal as she is bring many other items - maybe you can message to her and discuss)
Boorin87 (Rachel) - 3 people - <>
Joiedelavie (Joie & Sayumi) - 4 people - fresh salmon fillet (sounds very yummi!)
JamesWong (James) - 1 person - << Maybe you can bring some beer - let me know >>
rap8310 (Allan) - 1 person - << perhaps you can also bring some beer >> (Unfortunately he can not make this time)
JVo18 (Jerry) - 1 person - This is our 'Chef' so be kind to the chef! Can you bring a good carving knife? Was great meeting you Jerry, I'll call you in the morning.
Tam290711 (???) - 3 people - <>
PhiLong (???) - 1 person - <>
kientrung.tran (???) - 1 person - Breads, maybe some Vietnamese side items?

Ok, I hope I didn't miss anyone ... if I did, just add your name on here. (everyone is welcome)

By my count we have approximately 30-35 people (might be a bit crowded, but I think we'll still have fun (I really should have brought a second steak!) This has grown and I am really looking forward to a fun day! I may make this a tradition each time I visit.

Everyone, please post updates if your plans change and or you have more/less people.

Thanks again to everyone for helping organize this!

John

-- Anyone know if I can put up small 'signs' at the park to tell everyone where we are? I can probably get some made here today or tomorrow - 1/2 meter by 1/3 meter on a spike to put in the grass? --

Saigon Visitor wrote:

-- Anyone know if I can put up small 'signs' at the park to tell everyone where we are? I can probably get some made here today or tomorrow - 1/2 meter by 1/3 meter on a spike to put in the grass? --

Nice idea John! Our place is Tent No.4, picnic area. It's very easy to find if you enter from the back gate of Van Thanh. If the staffs there ask you whose this tent belongs to, please tell them my name: Quynh

Moreover, I think we need some ice, and ice container?

Quynh NHD wrote:

Saigon Visitor wrote:

-- Anyone know if I can put up small 'signs' at the park to tell everyone where we are? I can probably get some made here today or tomorrow - 1/2 meter by 1/3 meter on a spike to put in the grass? --

Nice idea John! Our place is Tent No.4, picnic area. It's very easy to find if you enter from the back gate of Van Thanh. If the staffs there ask you whose this tent belongs to, please tell them my name: Quynh

Moreover, I think we need some ice, and ice container?

Quynh ,
I do mind about the ice and ice container .
I do have big ice container I try to bring there .
As John said btram ( Tram ) will bring charcoal and salad , so I won't bring those things .
I will bring all kitchen tools ( Utensils ) include ice container and ice .
I see 33 person will be there will the tent enough if rain ??

MyLan

Hi all

I am Tam who called John (not btram or Tram) and I am the one who said to come with the husband and 2 kids. However, my husband and kids will not join as planned. Please only count me in. I will bring 2 boxes of kimchi (pickled vegetables) (around 1kg).

Mylan Æ¡i, please pm me your phone number so that we can discuss who will bring charcoal.

Tam

MyLan Nguyen wrote:

Quynh ,
I do mind about the ice and ice container .
I do have big ice container I try to bring there .

I see 33 person will be there will the tent enough if rain ??
MyLan

Yay you Ms. Lan!

Well, unless we tried not to moved a lot in the tent, I think 33 person can hustle there...

Hi guys, Meet-up?BBQ that sound intersting, kindly someone advise me what I can do to join this chance on 22nd Sept.,  Or any contact for further info - warmly regards! Khuong

duykhuongcz wrote:

Hi guys, Meet-up?BBQ that sound intersting, kindly someone advise me what I can do to join this chance on 22nd Sept.,  Or any contact for further info - warmly regards! Khuong

You are welcome to join ... as Allen can not come, could you brong some beer? If you can please let me know how many will attend.

John

Hi, I can bring drinks Soda, beer, etc

Count me for 2 to come

Phi Long wrote:

Hi, I can bring drinks Soda, beer, etc

Count me for 2 to come

Sounds great ... happy to have you.

Dear John, Thanks for your response. I have a friend with me to the meeting. And I can bring 24 cans of Heneiken beer, Khuong

Hi... seeing that the total attendees now exceed 37 people.... I will voluntarily bow out so others can enjoy...

I will however be pleased to still donate a bottle of alcohol for the cause as promised...

Please advise and let me know...
Thanks for the invite...
johnny

John/siagon vistor,

Sorry, i can not make it, because i'm not in Siagon this weekend.  As seeing you have a lot of people i'm sure it will still be a great BBQ.  Have fun everyone. 

James Wong

cheeha wrote:

Is it too late to join?  If not, I'm in +1 and can bring beer & Kubb

I think... never too late

Some family stuff came up so I wont be able to attend

Thanks for your message John,
Ive got some work to do today but if possible i come join you guys.

BBQ is until 6pm right?
If i can make it in time i will bring some seafood.

Hi

Terribly sorry that I cannot make it today as I have to rush on my business affairs this afternoon. Will try to arrange and come late.

Ended up going. It was a pleasure meeting everyone

Hi everyone ... just thought I would dig this out of the archives to let all know that I am coming again this October, 2013 and plan to do a 2nd edition of our BBQ (going to try and bring 2 steak loins) ... I will try and plan a bit ahead this time and even had a thought about renting a large van/small bus to go as a group to the beach and grill out there instead of HCMC ... thoughts?

Welcome back ! It's nearly a year, time flies

Hi

It was very joyful last time and great to meet Saigon Visitor and other nice people. It is a great idea to hold another BBQ at a beach in October (my birthday falls in this month!). Hopefully, it will be held on the same day with many participants... :-)))

Cheers
Tam

Ok all ... I arrive Oct 12 with another Ribeye and maybe a Tenderloin ... thinking about doing a combo Poker Run and BBQ .. or maybe just a BBQ ... depends on the feedback ... I posted it at /forum/viewtopic.php?id=305952 so take a look and comment ... thanks again.

Please re-direct to /forum/viewtopic.php?id=306389

New idea