[nfbwatlk] BBQ At National Convention

[Mike Freeman]

Hi, Kay.

The short answer to all your questions is: I don't know. You've seen 
exactly the same information as have I. However, I think some educated 
guesses can be made.

(1) I'm almost certain that the event will be buffet-style; it would be 
a logistical nightmare to have sit-down service, much as I would like 
that. The banquet is tough enough; I suspect the hotel wouldn't like to 
tackle it twice if it can help it.

(2) Since it's in a park, I should imagine there are picnic tables and 
benches although many will probably just eat standing up or sitting on 
the ground. I've no idea about tents or awnings.

Frankly, I suspect that the food will hardly be diabetic-friendly unless 
you're on insulin and even then, you'd need one hell of a bolus to take 
care of the carbs -- assuming you ate like one does at an 
all-you-can-eat affair. Otherwise, the $35-per-person price is hardly 
worth it.

Although the hotels were obviously different, perhaps those who've been 
to previous Dallas convention barbecues can enlighten us. I've never 
been: though I like BBQ, the price was beyond my means.

Mike

On Tue, 27 Jun 2006, NOAPRLFOO at aol.com wrote:

> Hi Mike,
>
> There has been some information missing about the Bar-B-Que that  would need
> clarifying for me.  Perhaps I missed it somehow if it was  posted.  Do you
> know if it is buffet or sit down with service?  I know  it is out doors in the
> hotel's park, but will there be tents or awnings?   What will the seating be
> like, tables and chairs, picnic benches or on the  ground?   Hope you can
> enlighten me.
>
> Thanks,
>
> KB
>