A Celebration Of The Life Of Hooli

Posted: 10/15/2009, 4:36 pm Post subject: A Celebration Of The Life Of Hooli

As some of you know, we lost a dear friend earlier this year - evenstar - also known as Hooli amongst many other names.

We will be having a celebration of his life on Saturday November 21st. A Hooligy if you will.
We have the Willow Overflow Campground G at White Tanks Regional Park reserved for us for Friday and Saturday nights. Room for 8 large tents, 12 - 15 small tents, 5 tables, 5 grills and a large fire ring.

So come on out, help us celebrate and remember. More details to come.

Food Stuff

GTG - firewood and fried homegrown okra

Hikngrl - pancakes, bacon, brats and fixn's, don't worry, I won't leave Todd in charge of mustard!

paintninaz - tri-tip over easy

Tom Treks - A lighter and Panther Piss

jmzblond - Hooli's favorite brownies!

beckett - pumpkin bread and pumpkin cookies

wanderingsoul - artichoke/spinach dip and some thing to dip (???)

GTG

jmzblond · Posted: 11/17/2009, 10:32 pm Post subject:

So, for the few of us that are only coming up on Saturday, is there any particular plan for the day? A hike? A time to gather??
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jmzblond · Posted: 11/17/2009, 10:38 pm Post subject:

Oh, and an FYI...

Venomous Creatures at White Tank Park
White Tank Mountains Regional Park
Date: 11/22/2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours
Speaker: Ranger Doc
Registration Required: No

Come to the White Tank Visitor’s Center for a talk about cold blooded creatures that inhabit our desert. This is not a hiking event but you are welcome to hike any one of our many trails after the talk. On display will be some venomous creatures and a few other creepy crawlies of the desert. Area 3 Ramada at 9:00 am
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wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

I'm up for pancakes in the morning. Sounds good to me. I think I have some Butter Pecan syrup, I'll bring with, although only about 1/2 bottle Sad

I'll go see if I can find it again and bring another one Wink

Don't see much to go with the raw meat, so I'll bring some kind of pasta or potatoe dish. Trying to think of something that can be heated, so it's not cold. Do you remember Todd there is a plug in right? Then I can bring my electric burner to heat up.

Oh and low and behold I think I have some plastic forks, spoons and knives... that's surprising huh?
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Wish I could join you guys. First time I met Hooli was the Reavis Ranch overnight, lots of laughs on that trip.

GTG · Posted: 11/18/2009, 6:34 am Post subject:

Hikngrl · Posted: 11/18/2009, 6:56 am Post subject:

As would be appropriate we plan to do lots of reminiscing and laughing. Please bring your memories and stories. If you have anything else to contribute feel free! I am thinking there will be plenty of adult beverages flowing.... Hooli would have wanted it that way! Looks like food will be abundant... every one bring something to share as we always do....A good time is guaranteed! Cant wait to see you all this weekend!
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Hikngrl · Posted: 11/18/2009, 6:32 pm Post subject:

Pot lucking on Friday please let us know if you are eating before you come out so we know who to plan to feed.
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ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

Looks like my plans have changed. I'll still be there, but the camping out part will most likely not happen. Since Pat blew out her ACL and miniscus, we've camped once, but it was kinda rough for her....so...the Kelly's will come on out for the fun, but will return to the far east for the comfort of beds.

Unless I by a travel trailer in the next few days.. Laughing

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beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

azhiker96 · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1419

I'm on antibiotics now and starting to feel better. We're planning on coming out Saturday morning and camping that evening.
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Sande J · Posted: 11/19/2009, 4:15 pm Post subject:

I will be coming out in the AM on Saturday. I would like to get some good hiking in... so if anyone wants to hit the trail with me around 8 AM or so maybe we can find a little adventure. Planning on camping Sat nite and will bring a chicken hot wing mix with celery, and some bagels for breakfast Sunday AM.
Looking forward to seeing y'all!

SJ
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Hikngrl · Posted: 11/19/2009, 5:27 pm Post subject:

I would like to do some 'splorin' but not gonna get up early (in the cold) to do it. I plan to have a slow coffee sippin' kinda morning then get out and splore. I haven't had a slow relaxed morning in I can't remember how long and I am gettin it this weekend! So either I will catch up with you some place or see you when we get back to camp! It will be good to see you again!
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Guru & I will be raising a toast Margarita

to Hooli at the Grandcanyon and the wonderful times I have spent with him on many a camping trips. Everytime I pass Mather campground I will fondly recall the hot coffee wake-up in the camper!
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beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

Suz · Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186

I know you all will have a wonderful time! I won't be able to share in the celebration due to a scheduling conflict. Instead I'll be having an early Thanksgiving Dinner with my precious Gma, family and about 30 other residents with Dementia + their families.

Please know that Sadie and I will be thinking of you all and Hooli (plus Rich)....as we do everyday...especially when I attempt to brush her teeth. Mr. Green

We miss him bunches---sending much love---Suz