Americans in Munich Stammtisch

I think we can't stick to DDBug's area 1, 2 or 3... looking at the numbers, I think we need to pick the area where we are not going to sit

100. thegrimsleeper
101. L8knight + 1 (Baked Beans)
103. DannyTalk (Some vegetables and Dip)
104. CowboysCoach + 1 (maybe) .
106. Mishell + husband
108. MadAxmurderer +2
111. Superemily + husband
113. wahoo + sparty
115.

We have been here all of 5 days. Look forward to meeting everyone (or at least some subset).

100. thegrimsleeper
101. L8knight + 1 (Baked Beans)
103. DannyTalk (Some vegetables and Dip)
104. CowboysCoach + 1 (maybe) .
106. Mishell + husband
108. MadAxmurderer +2
111. Superemily + husband
113. wahoo + sparty
115. Chris & Laura
117.

100. thegrimsleeper
101. L8knight + 1 (Baked Beans)
103. DannyTalk (Some vegetables and Dip)
104. CowboysCoach + 1 (maybe) .
106. Mishell + husband
108. MadAxmurderer +2
111. Superemily + husband
113. wahoo + sparty
115. Chris & Laura
117. TexMunich + Wife and 2 kids (Chips, Salsa, Bean Dip, Apple Pie)
121.

Frigging, cheating, rip-off HIT: When I buy ground beef/pork on 2 July that is "best by" 3 July and I open up the three packages on 3 July and a stench like the abbattoirs of Chicago hits my nose I wouldn't mind engaging in a bit of hitting myself.
Change of plan: No cevapcici, bacon/onion buttermilk bisquits instead, and if I get up early tomorrow morning breaded chicken nuggets as well. Clears my freezer, too.
P.S. The artichoke hearts are perfection and the cream cheese spread has tons of pizzazz!

Another brainwave: Please, please mark your containers somehow! Put down the contribution and who provided it so no one helps himself to something he actually doesn't like, and just in case a container gets left behind or goes walkabouts. Don't forget serving spoons, salad forks etc.

And big fecking umbrellas

Holy crap, you guys! This is gonna be one helluva party! I just checked this after posting like last week and we're to 100+!!!
Hope the weather is good...

I'm "working from home" tomorrow, so will try to get there early to snag tables.

Looking forward to meeting everyone & my first TT event!

~ Heather

So would Brits be shot on sight? Small chance I might pop along at the start if not.

Of course not! We are not evil and vindictive I think we stopped shooting at Brits after they burnt down the whitehouse or something like that.
You're one of the gang anyway. Just wear levis, drink coke and eat some weird dessert concoction and you'll fit right in

You are not one of the gang you are a traitorous dog and will held in breach of the codes of war. Rebelious Colonists will be rained upon.
God told me this.
Signed King George. King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland; King of Hannover; prev. King of Great Britain and Ireland; Elector of Hannover and that place over the Big Water Wassisname.

With me dating an American it might be useful for me to get some cultural tips.

Thought it was Diet Coke you lot drank?

I have a theory that Al Quida have it all wrong. The quickest way to bring the US down is to bomb the Diet Coke factories.

Hang on, you, a Scotsman born and raised, recognize King George III? Who's the traitor around here?

Andy Jackson got'em back for that one (after the war was over).

We were all loyal subjects of our Gracious Majesty and anyway we got money and free food for topping the rebels, so there.
Oh , and nice red jackets!

No one expects the Scottish Inquisition!
*jarring chord of music*

Pas: It's all good if you buy us all a beer and celebrate our independence from you. Seriously yes, you're welcome.

Tonight I went back to the store and brought more napkins and paper plates. Could one or two people volunteer to bring plasticware, especially forks? Thanks.

If any newcomers are concerned about finding a group of five score Amis, you're welcome to PM me for my mobile phone number.

And just for review: Here's the link (to the link) with directions to the Hirschgarten Biergarten. And the picture of area 2 which we'll aim to take over. Viva la revolution! Should be fun!

100. thegrimsleeper
101. L8knight + 1 (Baked Beans)
103. DannyTalk (Some vegetables and Dip)
104. CowboysCoach + 1 (maybe) .
106. Mishell + husband
108. MadAxmurderer +2
111. Superemily + husband
113. wahoo + sparty
115. Chris & Laura
117. TexMunich + Wife and 2 kids (Chips, Salsa, Bean Dip, Apple Pie)
121. Siskebap + 1 or 2
123.

Had to laugh, I thought you were giving their names. I am absolutely going to name my child Bean Dip.

She's not coming? Come sit next to me and Sara - we'll sort you out

Not to be pessimistic, but is there an alternative location if it rains again tonight?

Pessimist!!!

However, we could always attack the FBG and take over - but we can't bring food there.

I was just out and about, and it's actually fairly warm outside though. So I think we'll be fine.

Friendly banter aside , the location for Friday Night Drinks would probably be large enough to accommodate everybody. Might need to phone ahead if you chose to go there.

Friday night drinks

Last resort, Pas, last resort!!!

Phone ahead??? They'll see us coming, and we won't shoot until we see the whites of their eyes!

Weather forecast seems to be possible rain this morning but dry this afternoon and clear this evening.

Is there a playground there? Plans afoot for another 4 to come along...

Well it is American Independance day, but somehow, over here, it feels like we lost, so you might as well.
Don't fear the weather, people. The forecast is for nice, partly cloudy conditions by noon today ,with only a 10% chance of rain.
It won't be as hot as yesterday though, with highs around 73° F.

Hi all, I'm new to this site: I'm an american living in Munich since 2001 and I was just now told about Toytown from my german colleague. Incredible but true. Oh well, better late than never. And precisely for the 4th of July!!! That's great. Well I already had plans for tonight but I'll see if I can change them and come to what it seems to become a great 4th of July celebration. If I make it I'll also bring something, corn on the cob or something else. I'll be happy to meet you people.

I may come by, direct from airport, sans mini-pup (and probably sans food, unless I can stop by Edeka for some paprika chips...).

Corn on the cob sounds fabulous!

I unfortunately won't get there as early as planned to help hold tables, due to work. The earliest I think I can manage is about five. I will be bringing skinless chicken breasts and some cordon bleu type thingies (thawed all by myself).

I made lemon bars last night, straight from the package, and brownies from a cake mix, but they don't look that tasty

Guess I'll start real cooking later.

I can bring

plastic eating implements
trash bags
sissy fireworks
paper towels
American flag

(Providing Cat gets her act together and tags along - someone has to carry this all!)

Last night it was to warm to use my oven, so no cornbread. I will bring some plastic utensils and some kind of sandwiches.

Daily food update:

all the condiments, napkins, etc.
will probably just dip into my Duncan Hines stash

chips
chips n dip, as I'm not sure how to use my oven yet...
cheese and crackers
fresh salsa or black bean dip with tortilla chips
cream cheese/wasabi/pepper dip/spread
American pringles
salsa & chips
vegetables & dip

will try to bring potato salad
tomato-cucumber salad
tabouli
noodle salad
salad with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, dried cranberries, pinenuts, lettuce and homemade dressing
1 huge salad

hot and mild wings
chicken nuggets
mac & cheese
baked beans & 1 American Football
cold roast duck
baked beans
corn on the cob
spare ribs
chicken wings

deviled eggs + rice krispie treats
whatever I find time to make
venison sausage and cheese platter
marinated artichoke hearts
sandwiches
Cucumber Sandwiches and Sausage Rolls

pineapple upside down cake and probably something else too...
some kind of dessert, maybe apple pie
i'll probably bring choc chip cookies anyway
watermelon
chocolate chip muffins or cookies
2 walnut pies
oatmeal raisin cookies
brownies
lemon bars / brownies
chocolate chip cookies

50 Brezen
onion/bacon biscuits

lemon bars / brownies
spare ribs
chicken wings
noodle salad

I'll have a go at making chocolate chip cookies. There won't be enough to fee 150 people...unless we make it into a math problem. Never did like fractions, though...

"some sort of pie...perhaps walnut"
turns out to be:

2 walnut pies
oatmeal raisin cookies

Looks like you Seditious Rebels are in luck today

100. thegrimsleeper
101. L8knight + 1 (Baked Beans)
103. DannyTalk (Some vegetables and Dip)
104. CowboysCoach + 1 (maybe) .
106. Mishell + husband
108. MadAxmurderer +2
111. Superemily + husband
113. wahoo + sparty
115. Chris & Laura
117. TexMunich + Wife and 2 kids (Chips, Salsa, Bean Dip, Apple Pie)
121. Siskebap + 1 or 2
123. Pas, Leeza + 2 kids, + 3 interns from work
129.

Phew - just arrived back in Munich yesterday and moved into new apartment. I will go home early from work and put together a salad with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, dried cranberries, pinenuts, lettuce and homemade dressing and bring this.

100. thegrimsleeper
101. L8knight + 1 (Baked Beans)
103. DannyTalk (Some vegetables and Dip)
104. CowboysCoach + 1 (maybe) .
106. Mishell + husband
108. MadAxmurderer +2
111. Superemily + husband
113. wahoo + sparty
115. Chris & Laura
117. TexMunich + Wife and 2 kids (Chips, Salsa, Bean Dip, Apple Pie)
121. Siskebap + 1 or 2
123. Pas, Leeza + 2 kids, + 3 interns from work
129. RosemaryPotatoes + husband, Scott (1 huge salad)

So I guess I need to put myself down for the Cucumber Sandwiches and Sausage Rolls?

It looks like I can be there around 4 for table holding.

Tip for the top, don't stand near Toast with a pile of coins in your hand.

It has been brought to my attention how little people enjoy having my dog around. Since I don't want to leave him alone all night, I will bow out of this party. Have fun, folks.

Sucker.

(edit: That wasn't directed at Ruthie.)

Hell...if everyone is getting there early, I might have to jump on the bandwagon. We'll see how long it takes to make cookies...

Well we like having your dog around. Or was that a short joke about little people like me.

Will BCNU at 6:30 with some American flags as well as several posters with American flags so we can get our territory well marked .. plus 20 or more paper plates, plastic forks and knives .. and some sandwich grub .. and two thermos cans with grain coffee .. d h Getreide-Kaffee .. and some rain gear .. Did somebody think of a watertight tent? .. :-)

I would recommend not bringing any beverages to the beer garden, IJ.

I'm probably not going to make it+1 after all tonight. Pity

well that's disappointing - I was looking forward to seeing him, especially since I won't have mine with me to throw a hissy fit about it.