Otter 2016

[bruceh]

Count me in! I will also need transportation.

[leffler]

I'm planning on being there and bringing along Ken Wood, a potential RV builder.

At this point in time, we both will need a ride. I'm still attempting to talk some of the folks that are driving that they really need some prime rib and RV talk on Wednesday evening.

It's been a few years since I was there. That was the night I first met Chad and when I got a ride from him.

[captain_john]

Count me in this year as well!

CJ

[painless]

Saw that last year's thread regarding the Otter get together was revived, so I thought I would start a new one for this year.

So if you plan to attend the annual prime rib binge, post your intentions here. I will let the Otter know by Tuesday the week of the show how many of us to expect/prepare for. Not to worry, I won't name names so they don't refuse service to us.....

So far those attending include:

Bob Laffler
Bruce Hill
CJ
I'll assume our illustrious leader, Mike Bullock
Eric Severson
Me (aka Painless....official Riverbanger photographer)


Anyone that has ground transport available should chime in.
Chad Jenson. Chad Jenson. Paging Chad Jenson......

My mighty Suburban, the Queen of the Fleet, won't be available since I'm flying in this year. So pipe up if you can get some folks to the event.

Hope to see you there!

[dpansier]

I'm planning to attend the dinner and looking forward to seeing everybody.

[sibriggs]

I plan to attned the dinner with partner. Not sure if this dinner headcount post is for the past 2015 or the current 2016?

steve

[Brantel]

I will be there and possibly my wife...

[bullojm1]

I moved the posts from the 2015 Otter thread to this one. I figure it's time for us to get our ducks in a row for the feast. So far, I have the following people interesting in attending:

• Brantel + Wife
• Painless
• CJ
• Me + Possible Guest
• Bob Leffler + Ken Wood
• Steve Briggs
• Don Pansier
• Bruce Hill
• Eric Severson

That's 12 people. If anyone has a vehicle they can assist us with transporting people, please speak up. One option I have come up with is we can rent a car or two for the day, and use Uber to get the drivers back and forth between Oshkosh and the rental agency. This is not a cheap option, as rental cars are at a price premium for the week of Oshkosh. A 7 person minivan is renting for $170/day ($25 pp rt), and a 5 person mid-size car is $90/day ($18 pp rt).

[painless]

Regarding transportation, I say we commandeer one of Camp Scholler's school buses.

[captain_john]

A bus sounds like a grand idea!!!

I will likely have a couple of others coming along.

...at least they say so for now.

Looking forward to the feast once again!

CJ

[stevewiz]

Me and my son will both be there this year for sure. If needed we can both drive down to Oshkosh and pick people up. I can take 5-6 in our van and 4 in a second car. Let me know if anyone needs us to pick them up and rest assured you would not be putting us out.
And whoever is contacting the Black Otter, put us down for two 72ozers. Fed us for 3 days last time. LOL

[bullojm1]

Updated Otter List. Looks like we are set on rides thanks to the Wisniewski's and Chad!

• Brantel + Wife
• Painless
• CJ + Extras (2?)
• Me + Possible Guest
• Bob Leffler + Ken Wood
• Steve Briggs
• Don Pansier
• Bruce Hill
• Eric Severson
• Steve Wisniewski Sr
• Steve Wisniewski Jr
• Chad and Guest! (Guest will meet us there)

People with cars:

• Steve Wisniewski Sr (room for 7, including Steve)
• Steve Wisniewski Jr (Room for 5, including Steve)
• Chad (Room for 6, including Chad)

Count of People: 17
Count of spots in cars: 18

[leffler]

Updated Otter List. Looks like we are set on rides thanks to the Wisniewski's and Chad!

• Brantel + Wife
• Painless
• CJ + Extras (2?)
• Me + Possible Guest
• Bob Leffler + Ken Wood
• Steve Briggs
• Don Pansier
• Bruce Hill
• Eric Severson
• Steve Wisniewski Sr
• Steve Wisniewski Jr
• Chad and Guest! (Guest will meet us there)

People with cars:

• Steve Wisniewski Sr (room for 7, including Steve)
• Steve Wisniewski Jr (Room for 5, including Steve)
• Chad (Room for 6, including Chad)

Count of People: 17
Count of spots in cars: 18

Add Steve Brown, a RV-14 builder from DLZ, he will have a vehicle and three seats.

Out of curiosity, who is letting the Otter know that this heard of RV'ers will be descending on them expecting top notch prime rib?

[bullojm1]

Updated Otter List with RV14 Steve! I will reach out to the Black Otter to make sure they have enough 72oz Prime Ribs!




Attendees:

• Brantel + Wife
• Painless
• CJ + Extras (2?)
• Me + Possible Guest
• Bob Leffler + Ken Wood
• Steve Briggs
• Don Pansier
• Bruce Hill
• Eric Severson
• Steve Wisniewski Sr
• Steve Wisniewski Jr
• Chad and Guest! (Guest will meet us there)
• Steve Brown

People with Cars:

• Steve Wisniewski Sr (room for 7, including Steve)
• Steve Wisniewski Jr (Room for 5, including Steve)
• Chad (Room for 6, including Chad)
• Steve Brown (Room for 4, including Steve)

Count of People: 18
Count of spots in cars: 22

[sibriggs]

Hi Mike, please add my wife Evelyn to the list,she's not quite yet a "Rosey Riverter" but she sure helps me put the canpoy on and off without breaking it.

Steve Briggs, (with the just finished canopy and rear window)

[sibriggs]

I'll have a car and can probaly take 3 as well.

Steve

[bullojm1]

Updated list as of 7/8/16:

Attendees:

• Brantel + Wife
• Painless
• CJ + Extras (2?)
• Me + Possible Guest
• Bob Leffler + Ken Wood
• Steve Briggs + Wife Evelyn
• Don Pansier
• Bruce Hill
• Eric Severson
• Steve Wisniewski Sr
• Steve Wisniewski Jr
• Chad and Guest! (Guest will meet us there)
• Steve Brown

People with Cars:

• Steve Wisniewski Sr (room for 7, including Steve)
• Steve Wisniewski Jr (Room for 5, including Steve)
• Chad (Room for 6, including Chad)
• Steve Brown (Room for 4, including Steve)
• Steve Briggs (Room for 5, including Steve and wife Evelyn)

Count of People: 19
Count of spots in cars: 27

[cjensen]

Anyone that has ground transport available should chime in.
Chad Jenson. Chad Jenson. Paging Chad Jenson......

Sorry...missed this since my name was spelled wrong.

Depends on which vehicle I have...I'll have room for 2 or 4.

[bullojm1]

My personal RB secretary (and also the chief RB Photographer) , Painless, has gotten in touch with The Black Otter. Here is some info:

1. They do not take reservations, but we can reserve Prime Ribs ahead of time. Everyone pre-ordering a prime rib dinner will get their guaranteed cut and cooked the way they like it.
2. In order to reserve the prime ribs ahead of time, they need a credit card (I have no issue using mine). However, we will be accountable to eat what we pre-order.
3. In my 5+ times I have gone to the Otter, they have not run out. The only incident I encountered was when they accidentally overcooked their prime rib and the rarest they offered was medium-well
4. If people want to go the pre-order route, let me know what you want BY 6/19 (Tuesday) and I will get things in order.
   1. Queen Cut 1 bone (approximately 32oz)...........................28.95
   2. King Cut 2 bones (approximately 72oz)..............................37.95
   3. Our Super Cut 3 bones (approximately 116+ oz.).......Market Price
   Please indicate what cut you want, and how you want it done.

[painless]

Anyone that has ground transport available should chime in.
Chad Jenson. Chad Jenson. Paging Chad Jenson......

Sorry...missed this since my name was spelled wrong.

Jenson, Jensen..... WhatEVER!