h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Or how about homemade cranberry

Returns from Heathrow to Joplin are £590 each (I looked for a random date in June as I have temporarily forgotten the date of the meet ), flights to Tulsa are about the same.

I don't think J and I are going to be able to afford that out of the budget for next year, we will be paying for the renovations to the house so don't think we'll be able to afford a holiday at all unless it is a very cheap last minute thing

of those that can make it...

I've not had any of the local brews, but I love to try new ones.

The actual meet date is July 4 which is a Tuesday. I imagine/hope folks will come in the weekend before.

Marv:
We have a local cafe/brewery out here called River City Brewing Co. Not only do they serve good old fashioned "pub food", complete with Shepherd's Pie and Bangers and Mashers, but they put out several good beers and ales. Personally I like the lighter colored beers, but Lord C. likes the dark ones.

Beer. I'll stick with the wine.

I'm not a beer person, but do like some of the local brews........with the right food, of course. Like Sis, I will stick with . However, I really prefer bourbon and coke. We just got out of the hot tub and if I were any more relaxed, I would be a puddle on the floor.

Hey! You don't let Gus puddle on the floor, so neither can you.

woooohooo beer! (bestest Homer voice)

I didn't say I was going to puddle on the floor. I said I would be a puddle on the floor.

and what about banjo's, can't have a bit of a shin'dig without a banjo

Do you know anyone who plays banjo? If so, have them bring it along. Any musical instrument will be welcomed. We might even have a hoe down.

coolio i'll bring mine

Pardon me. Are you sure *meet* is spelled right? I was picturing a hillybilly meat. You know - BBQ. Watching people naw flesh from bones & stuff. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Who said anything about gnawing meat from bones? We're hillbillies--not cavemen.

I always pick up the chicken leg and eat from my hand. Does that make me a caveman? I thought I was quite civilised

An area very near Webb City, just off Route 66 is known for its spook lights.

These were first reported in the 1800's by the Quapaw Indians. The reason given for the lights is that an old Indian was beheaded after a fight with his wife. The wife hid his head and now his spirit searches for it.

http://www.astronomycafe.net/weird/lights/hornet.htm

Wish I could be there.

-Phred

Yep, Phred. Near Hornet. They used to have an old shack that was turned into a museum of sorts and the oll man who ran it would sing for you. "Spook Light is a shinin' tonight."

The local mensa group staked it out in an attempt to explain it and show everyone hopw smart they are. They claim it didn't appear. I figure they don't have a clue what it is either.

Jazz, I always eat fried chicken with my fingers. That's the way you're 'supposed' to eat it. You're also supposed to eat ribs with your fingers.

How could you possibly eat ribs with a knife and fork? My mind is boggling at the idea.

Pandora is of the vegetarian persuasion and is just giving us grief.

So, Pan luv, I'm having tons of lovely veggies and fruits besides the caveman foods. There will be plenty for you to eat if you come.