OH DRATS!!! Looks like the one lady I "could" switch with has made plans on the 7th as well so I am left to just ask for the day off...being prime time its going to be a hit or miss kinda thing. I am very bummed as this lady has asked for favors from me many time and I always oblige...time to start saying no to her!! I will know for sure once the date nears...perhaps I can work early and just come to the get together a little late? Susie

Just tossing this out: I, by no means, am trying to step on any toes. But since there was a lot of interest, and some people may still be available on this night, how about meeting on: - 9/6Saturday - 6pm Option A: near rt 128/95 and rt 3: - Macaroni Grill - 50 South Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803: 781-273-5180 Option B: near Mass Pike and rt 128/95: - Bison County - 275 MOODY ST · WALTHAM, MA 02453 (781) 642-9720 Option C: idea anyone? Not sure how many people are coming from North vs. from South. I'm coming from the West. feedback? thanks, Amanda

Here is another one from the same cookbook. This one sounds good. Similar to another Asian chicken wing recipe I have but this one is missing fresh garlic. Chicken Wings with Oyster Sauce 2 Recipe By: Serving Size: 4 Cuisine: Uncategorized Main Ingredient: Chicken Categories: Ginger, Soy Sauce, Sherry, Chicken -= Ingredients =- 10 - 12 Chicken wings 1 slice of fresh ginger Vegetable oil for frying 3 - 4 tablespoons of oyster sauce 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon of sugar 1 cup of water -= Instructions =- Divide chicken wings into 2 pieces by separating the large joint from the v-shaped piece. In a wok or large skillet, add ginger slice and enough oil to cover bottom of pan and heat until hot. Brown the wings (cook half at a time so as not to overcrowd skillet). Pour out excess oil and discard ginger slice. Add all remaining ingredients to wok or skillet, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove lid and cook another 10-15 minutes, or until wings are tender and sauce is reduced. During cooking, baste wings frequently with sauce. When done, wings should be coated with a heavy glaze of sauce. *Available at many supermarkets and at Oriental and specialty food shops. Taken from "The Original Philadelphia Neighborhood Cookbook" by Irma Smith and Ann Hazan, published by Camino Books, Philadelphia, PA, c. 198& Please note that these recipes have been provided with the permission of and courtesy of the copyright holders.

I'm not back until end of April :( I still really would like to host another get-together at my house for everyone. We talked about it last year but never settled on a date. The first one was so fun but was years ago now. Maybe this summer after we get the pool in, I'll invite you all for a pool party :)