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Posted 4/22/2013 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
I usually say stuff like this privately, but the hospitality, generosity, graciousness, and kindly spirit shown by Mr. and Mrs. Cajun Jeff this weekend were so wonderful that this one has to be public.  The work and effort and expense they expended for the rest of us were spectacular.  The brother-in-law and other pig roasters were magnificent!  (I hope they didn't mind me bugging them.)  Neal's mudbugs were the best ever - even the pig roasters bragged on 'em.  High quality human beings all.  Every one of them.

A special word about Cajun Jeff's brother.  Great guy and not just 'cause he taught me how to suck a crawdad's head. 

Then there is 142.  I didn't know how much I didn't know about scotch.  Single malt scotch.  Thank you sir, it was a special education.  In addition, it was really, really cool.  Yum.

To all of you great guys and gals I spoke with:  I think the world of you.  Courageous, helpful, kind, decent, and funny as can be.  I have not laughed so hard in recent memory.  You all are nuts!  For which I am thankful.  Did I mention that you are nuts crmetalman? 

I am weeping as I write this.  Not in sorrow, but in gratitude.

Bill

PS.   What will happen in New York in September?  The pressure is on!

Posted 4/22/2013 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
I couldn't agree more, and it pains me to have missed this GFMPH get-together.

Mr. and Mrs. Cajun Jeff are among the coolest people I know. They're always over the top gracious, and they have a way of making people really comfortable and at ease.

The rest of the gang is a real cast of characters, and I love them all. Looking forward to GFMPHNY.

Jonathan
Posted 4/22/2013 1:31 AM (GMT 0)
New York in September? Is there an event announcement that I missed?

-Gedman (in NYC)
Posted 4/22/2013 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds like another great GFMPH event took place
Posted 4/22/2013 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
Jetguy,

Ditto about Mr. & Mrs. Cajun Jeff, the pig roasters, the Scotch exhibit, and everything else in between.
Right back at ya about the people!

It was an awesome privilege to meet all of you guys and gals!
Posted 4/22/2013 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
Gedman, I think there is a GFMPH event in Rochester in September. BTW, I went to college in Rochester (UofR), so I know it well. I assume that means there is an active Rochester contingent on this board - who are our upstate NY members????
Posted 4/22/2013 5:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Gedman and DouginLA

The event in Rochester always takes place during the last weekend in September. This will be our 5th year hosting. Unbelievable!
Mark your calendar and come on over!

Jeff

I gotta' tell you, Cajun Jeff and Pat set the bar high with this one.
Posted 4/22/2013 5:32 AM (GMT 0)
German, We are already planning to attend GFMPH NY. This will be the 4th one that I have been to in NY. So many of us have become best of friends. With the 3 that Ms Pat and I have hosted I have attended 7. The joy and bonds of friendship can not be measured. Start saving your change and join us in NY.

We had 10 states represented and one guy from Canada in Baton Rouge this week.

Cajun Jeff

PS Jet guy thanks for the compliments but as I have said before the gathering is only as good as the guys that attend make it. It was a thrill to get to visit with you.
Posted 4/22/2013 6:36 AM (GMT 0)
I'm happy that there were a few & scotch lovers, and others who may not be, but were brave enough to give it a "shot" (hey, if we can stick Willy with a needle, what's a little single malt?).

My pleasure to do it. Thanks to the folks at House of Cigars, Speyburn, and Moet Hennessy for their support. And to my fellow mod PeterD., who added the mystery malt that every tasting needs to the mix.

Give me a couple of years, and I'll try to do it again!

But I didn't do anything but try to contribute to a good weekend for all. Above all, this GFMPH weekend wouldn't have been possible without Jeff & Pat's incredible generosity as hosts, and the participation of lots of guys who would never have wished or asked to be "qualified" to attend.

 

Posted 4/22/2013 8:56 AM (GMT 0)
Fun time had by all...
Posted 4/22/2013 9:14 AM (GMT 0)
Glad you all had a great time
Jealous - especially now I read there was scotch!

Alf
Posted 4/22/2013 12:07 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like you guys had a great time. I'm sorry I missed it. I am very much looking forward to the Rochester event. BB
Posted 4/22/2013 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
Bill, thanks for starting this thread. I wanted to say what you said, but I was struggling with the exact wording. You said it well.

Jeff/Pat, thank you for an awesome time. Dianne and I understand the huge amount of time, work, and money that went into making this an extremely successful GFMPH. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that we are humbled by your generosity and your kindness.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you, and I'm proud to call you friends.

Di and me

Post Edited (kbota) : 4/22/2013 6:37:02 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/22/2013 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
I wasn't able to make it this year but did have the opporuntity to attend the prior two years. It seems like the group hasn't changed this past year in that they were perfect hosts and everyone that attended were super nice! I hope to make it to NY in September to see everyone.
Posted 4/23/2013 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
The gathering was so special that I did not depart until noon Monday. I had barely made it 50 miles when I was tempted to turn around and go back.

Sherry and I spent a great deal of the 736 miles driving home talking about the trip. There were many reflections on the last two weeks and many more bouts of laughter when remembering certain details and conversations.

I would also add that the bar has certainly been set high by Jeff and Pat for hosting GFMPH gatherings.

This personally gives me concern as the vote was unamimous that the Spring 2014 GFMPH will be hosted by Sherry and me in FLORIDA. More details will follow on this later.

Thank you Jeff and Pat and all of the attendees for making this such a magical gathering.

Sonny
Posted 4/23/2013 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
I wish I was on my computer instead of my IPhone to write this. But want to say thanks to everyone I met at the GFMPH this past weekend. What a great bunch of Guys & Gals. If only the cost of admission wasn't so life changing. Sorry I wasn't there long each day but really enjoyed the time spent with each of y'all.
A special thanks to Jeff and Miss Pat for there true Southern hostility which will be remembered by all in attendance.
Bertb
Posted 4/23/2013 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Jess and I had a great time we haven't laugh this much for a long time.I'm losing my voice (which is making her happy) from all the talking and laughing or maybe its the "white lighting"?
Posted 4/23/2013 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
I just returned from a long-weekend family reunion with lifelong friends I had not previously met and with assorted family members who are not related to me. Looking back over the weekend it is hard to believe I actually met anybody; I was simply picking up the comfortable threads of inevitable friendships that were already baked into things when God lit the fuse for the big bang.

To say that Cajun Jeff and Pat were perfect hosts is to shortchange them as perfection can be off-putting and it tends to offend the gods. But they were certainly as near perfect as can safely be managed.

I had a terrific time.
Posted 4/23/2013 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
ditto the above...dozen or so posts! Had a great time, with great people, hosted by greaterest people!

the RADcats, Jim and Marie
Posted 4/23/2013 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
Good to hear from ya Bill.

I hope you are doing well...

Tony
Posted 4/23/2013 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
i'm a pathetic southern european drinker who could never graduate form wine, beer and a mojito.

142's class on understanding "real" booze would have been very entertaining for me.

When I was a kid and watched adults drink I figured i'd be sipping a whisky at night while relaxing after a day at work but I never got to either the whisky or the relaxing part.
Posted 4/23/2013 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
David, Keep working at it you will get there. :)

Cajun Jeff
Posted 4/23/2013 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
David, what, no grappa, no slivovitz?

 

Posted 4/23/2013 9:28 PM (GMT 0)
My dad wrote a song about grappa after he was offered some up in the north of Italy in the 60s. That's some strong stuff!

All of last year my Italian friends would have grappa as I sipped my mojitos.
Posted 4/23/2013 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
We can only say say ditto to all that has been said above. We had a great time and totally enjoyed the gathering and the tremendous hospitality of Jeff and Pat. What an amazing weekend.

We spent a couple of of nights in New Orleans after the GFMPH and tomorrow morning we start our trip back home. I'm sort of thinking that I'll just phone in at work and home and say we'll be back in a few more weeks...but, can't do that just yet.

Jeff and Pat...thank you sooooo much.

It was great to see those I'd met before and many new ones.

A wonderful time...


Mike and Doreen
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