Of Auctions and Outstanding Items

Greetings All....with barely a month until Porter Hill XIII, it's time to finish off the decision making process we last left back in February. The main themes that emerged were Simplification, Self Policing/Responsibility and Quality Time with Each Other (aka putting our energy into maximizing that bliss). I can perhaps summarize more of those notes in another post, but as the clock is running, I wanted to get to the action items we need to resolve ASAP.

First: The Auction....this has long been a tradition, both as a fun group activity and a way to supplement the income and keep overall costs down.

We are at a crossroads about doing it this year. There are good pros and cons for doing it/not doing it. Ultimately, experimenting by taking a year without it doesn't mean it can't come back next year.

Other possibilities: Trying it at a different time, limiting it to one hour, silent auction. Alternatives: Opens up time for a group game, poker, other activities.

Speaking of Saturday Night, item Two: Consensus was that Tuscan Night had a good run and it is time to retire it and substitute it with something simpler. Keeping a group meal and , doing a more simple and less costly meal were favored ideas. Doing a picnic (keeps one big table concept without moving furniture) was one suggestion for keeping a group festive meal without as much hassle was one idea floated.

Third, Meals over all: Since we are keeping it to the group without day trippers, our numbers will be firm. Meal captains, buy to those numbers and keep it frugal. Also--there will be firm start times for chores and meal prep and meal clean up.

Friday: Still a grill night but with a more Potluck vibe - Basically the thought was to make Friday night dinner as easy and manageable as possible with mostly food brought from home (ie salads, burgers, easy stuff). This allows all of us to get into the PH vibe quickly, maximizing our Bliss, minimizing fuss. I will put this into the common kitchen or Chores list as I get those together.

Saturday: Basic Breakfast/Group Dinner TBD (Lunch on own)

Sunday: Simplified Brunch/Burrito Night (Lunch on own)

Miscellaneous: We need a beer orderer/coordinator. Jenny Jen Jen has written up lovely, easy to follow directions about how/who/which/what beer to order. Super simple! All we need is a volunteer to take that on.

For the sake of sanity, if you do not comment or otherwise let your wishes be known, the group will assume consent and expect that any changes or alterations to PH this year will be met with good cheer and enthusiasm. Peace out, blissers.