ottawa foodies

There seem to be enough people interested for live4food suggestion of
movie night and potluck for Julie and Julia
on Aug 17.

So lets start a thread to organize it.
www.csit.carleton.ca

People interested:
live4food
Captain Caper
lovetoeat
zymurgist
FoodTravel
Nukem

Rules say no (visible/open) booze ... so, if you must, use your 'Sports Drinks' bottles !!

Sorry to miss this. Travelling again.

Can't wait to make something and finally have people who know what they're talking about eat it and provide feedback lol... should be fun... And Captain, I love that you think of this right away! Are there any people who are coming that are massively offended by personal combustibles instead of alcohol? Im not much of a drinker, but I do enjoy a quick "smoke" before enjoying a lot of delicious food...

Nukem ...

From my perspective (as an ex-partaker).

Just keep it away, far away (and down wind) from the main crowd.
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Like a block or so away, ... for the following considerations:

- for the parents (of kids) attending a 'Family Event'

- for those who do not like second hand smoke (of any kind)

- for the event organizers who do not want to a bad reputation associated with the event

- etc.
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I hope you understand my take .... and act accordingly.

well, that part at least was obvious.. I do have kids of my own... I was more concerned with people having moral objections entirely... I never partake in public *visibly* or near anyone who it shouldn't be around, it's mostly to overcome my ulcer/over abundance of acid when i want to eat in larger amounts... and sleeping... great for sleeping lol

I was more concerned with offending some new potential friends lol...

Nukem.

To speak only for myself,

I would not be offended, regardless of your reason for a quick "smoke".

So ... with /or without 'smoke', feel free to put me on your 'new potential friends' list. :-)

I have no moral/ethical etc objection to someone partaking. I would prefer that in this situation that someone would follow the Captain's suggestions.

Oh I just noticed my name up there - I was thinking more a park potluck. 17th does not work for me anyway - travelling the next morning.

Nukem: Note that recent changes to Ottawa's smoking bylaw don't allow you to light up in the park.

Glad to hear it folks... just polite to ask as im concerned. And Allume, I'm VERY well aware of that... makes my life a lot easier having quit smoking cigarettes a month and a half ago... no temptation nearby in most public places... so nice :)

Glad you asked Nukem - I think it was respectful of the group and (despite that I can't attend this event) I appreciate folks who are of the "ask first, act after" mentality as opposed to the "act first, apologize later" category. And congrats on quitting smoking cigarettes - I smoked for 5 years and found quitting hard so good for you, and also good for you in seeing the benefit to the new bylaw. Best wishes!!

*Bump* Just realized this is a week away, anyone still interested? I have a final exam that morning, so it would be a great way to unwind after!