Re: Next Up --> CalStar

Okay. I have crazy stupid idea(s). But what the heck... I personify crazy and stupid... as well as Socially Irresponsible (nicest thing I have ever been called really).   Buy some Frosty Acres Beef on dry ice and have 'Z' bring it to CalStar. LOL! The one 'problem' with that idea (amongst others I am sure) is if the person bringing it, all of a sudden could not make it. Or have it shipped to... where?? BBQ it up Friday Night.   I know it's expensive to ship and I have no idea how much or how long the dry ice would have to last.... (I was talking to the lady handing out brochures Saturday in the meal line and *IIRC* she said it was expensive to ship).   Ok... stupid idea. Does any of the wineries around catger tasting events on site? Okay that might run afoul of park rules. Look, CalStar is what it is as well. And it is fine as is... :) What would it be without 'rockin' potties! And I ain't talking iPods here.  --------------------------------------- Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky Fullerton, California "Madam, there is no such thing as a tough child -- if you parboil them first for seven hours, they always come out tender. " - W.C. Fields "What wretched scoundrel stole the cork from my lunch?" - W.C. Fields ----- Original Message ---- From: Rob Hawley <rob@No-Spam> To: The Astronomy Connection <sf-bay-tac@No-Spam> Sent: Monday, July 7, 2008 2:19:15 PM Subject: RE: [TAC] Next Up --> CalStar Since I am the public face of CalStar many of you may not know that since 2007 CalStar has been operated by a committee. Many of the people that have contributed behind the scenes are names familiar to you from GSSP. As currently structured, one person can reasonably operate CalStar.  I have freely drawn on the other members when an opportunity presented itself. Paso Robles is much closer (about 1/2 hour) than King City (about 1 hour at the speed limit).  Our long time caterer was from the latter. The meal decision was a tough one.  I started looking in early 2007.  In March this year I took a look at everyone from Paso Robles who claimed they would deliver a meal.  Our long time caterer had been giving us a deal (and offered another this year!). Thus, the final decision came down to cost and risk.  The risk of attracting too few people finally made the decision. One remaining possibility is that we buy something we can throw on a grill we operate ourselves at CalStar.  That would involve no contracts or long term food commitments.  I would have to get a lot of help if we go that route. If you are interested in helping out then you can join the CalStar operations committee http://sjaa.net/mailman/listinfo/calstaroperations_sjaa.net People seem to like the concept of CalStar as this very simple event. Unless someone comes up with a truly brilliant plan for meals then the only other discussion I anticipate is whether the site signage will successfully close the site to outsiders.  Rob Hawley >-----Original Message----- >From: Justeson, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Justeson@No-Spam] >Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 1:26 PM >To: The Astronomy Connection >Subject: RE: [TAC] Next Up --> CalStar > >Hi Rob, > >Thanks for the info on CalStar. An idea you may (or may not) entertain as far >as food for CalStar - I've taken to stopping in King City at the Mexican >restaurant in the Safeway shopping center on my way in to LSA. They serve a >pretty darn nice dinner for just about $10. I cannot remember their name at the >moment. I don't know if they would drive the 40+ miles to cater an event. Or >perhaps another place in King City would cater. Just a thought... > >        Jeff Justeson > -- TAC mailing list - join or leave here: http://seds.org/mailman/listinfo/sf-bay-tac

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