Hi Ruth    10/2/2016

> On (28 Sep 16) MICHAEL LOO wrote to RUTH HAFFLY...
 
>  ML> Which means, by the way, that the list has
>  ML> returned to its original tabula rasa state.

Add a line for us Michael, but don't disturb the state of the slate,
please.
[Chuckle]

rhf> Probably should change the location of these to Columbia, MD.

ML> Maybe, but I didn't compile this list (not sure who did),           
ML> and I've pretty much left things as they were. Baltimore
ML> is close enough, I figure, and on occasion we actually
ML> have had events in or near that city.

rhf> We've not made a trip into Baltimore proper that I know of (yet) for
rhf> picnic activities but I guess it's always possible. Camden Yards,
rhf> anyone?

Shipps hosted the 1995 Baltimore picnic.  (the first picnic we attended)
Before your time Ruth. 

Organized Picnic events  Baltimore:

The first night we early arrivals met at Jacks[?] and/or Stans[?] BBQ...
Us, Dale and Gail, Bill [Mary-grudgingly] Reimerman, and Richard Douville and
others but I only recall our table.  BBQ ribs, 1/2 chicken,FF, slaw, slice
of onion loaf, and beer. Great in

Next night 14 of us met for Dinner at Obrycki's Restaurant.  We had beer
and Maryland crabs. Lost our Maryland Crab cherry at a wooden table, with a
brown butcher's paper tablecloth.  A really delightful time.  I still remember
the easy opener tab on the bott

  Dale: Obryckis has only a 3 star rating in Yelp... 'zat an example of
Yelp's system, or has Obryickis slipped a little since 1995?

That was the nite we offered Michael [and Benetta Bell] the chance for
Michael to wait for his Amtrack in our Motel Room.  I had offered them wine we
brought with us.  It was some cheap, uhhh... inexpensive stuff.  

Afterward I remember I was a little shook that I had plied our resident
expert with plonk   [But Michael was very gracious.]
 
---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
  
       Title: Grilled Maryland Soft Crabs & Seafood Marinade - Part 2 Of 2
  Categories: Marinade
       Yield: 1 Cup
  
            
            MARINADE
       1 c  Salad oil
       2 tb White vinegar
       1 ts Salt
     1/4 ts Tarragon leaves
       1 ts Lemon and pepper seasoning
     1/8 ts Lemon zest; or 1 teaspoon
            - lemon juice
     1/8 ts Garlic powder
  
   Recipe by: The Maryland Seafood Cookbook.
   
   Mix ingredients together. Let stand several hours at room temperature to
   let flavors blend before using. Use for basting when grilling or
broiling
   soft crabs, fish, etc.
   
   Formatted for you by:  Bill Webster
  
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Burt