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2023 East Coast Gathering (ECG) - Sunday, July 16, Washington, DC Area
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ECG is one week from tomorrow!
$hit's getting real!
Sunday Sunday Sunday
Knife fans, start your engines!
$hit's getting real!
Sunday Sunday Sunday
Knife fans, start your engines!
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Any legendary pics of the gathering like last time?
it's this coming up Sunday. Should be lots of pics. These days many go up on IG from various attendees, but some still make it onto KKF.
I’m hopping on my plane from Washington state. Coast to coast baby! Looking forward to Sunday and all the crazy kids I’ll meet.
Have a good flight!
Things are really shaping up. Looks like a little over 40+ attendees plus any +1s. We lost one knife maker, but will still have 7.
Food is coming together as well. Pizzas, couple racks of ribs, smoked pork shoulder tacos, couple ribeyes, asian noodle salad and cheesecake so far.
Things are really shaping up. Looks like a little over 40+ attendees plus any +1s. We lost one knife maker, but will still have 7.
Food is coming together as well. Pizzas, couple racks of ribs, smoked pork shoulder tacos, couple ribeyes, asian noodle salad and cheesecake so far.
Anything for vegetarians? Beer is vegetarian…
Also how do you deal with this weather. No wonder congress never gets anything done.
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Wish I could make it guys. Just too much goin on .
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slices and diced onions, carrots and potatoes from people testing knives
Not sure if @DaM0w is going to make it to the event (haven't messaged him in a while) but if he does he currently works at one of the top veg restaurants.
What I would give to be able to go to this event. I don’t know if it’ll ever be financially in the cards for me to cross the continent for it (and even if it is, to convince my wife that’s an appropriate use of our funds 
) but I hope all the attendees have a wonderful time. I look forward to seeing all the pics and I expect to see some cut marks on the Giveaway board!
) but I hope all the attendees have a wonderful time. I look forward to seeing all the pics and I expect to see some cut marks on the Giveaway board!
Been giving the giveaway board a fresh coat of gloss todayWhat I would give to be able to go to this event. I don’t know if it’ll ever be financially in the cards for me to cross the continent for it (and even if it is, to convince my wife that’s an appropriate use of our funds
Crossing the continent isn't a big deal -- in fact we have a couple of people that are coming in from the west coast. 'Course they are coming to town for other reasons, but that's not relevant
Make them come to youWhat I would give to be able to go to this event. I don’t know if it’ll ever be financially in the cards for me to cross the continent for it (and even if it is, to convince my wife that’s an appropriate use of our funds
#OwlWoodWorksGathering2024.
But in all seriousness I’d love it if we could do one here in Southern California eventually
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chicago meetup when
You gotta grab the (Chicago) bull by the horns and take control
Organize one -- there are a ton of people in that area who would likely attend. Who knows, you might even pull in Salty.
I have a total knuckle head question. What time does this thing actually start? I was so focused on getting to DC I completely forgot the obvious details.
people start showing up around 12pm. I'll start grilling around 2pm once more people show up.
the steak I grill is usually gone after 10 minutes
Now…?
There
It’s drink o’clock somewhere
Usually some people start showing up a little after 11:00 am. Some years it's been a little past 11:30. Depends on traffic, etc. for those traveling a couple hours. Doors are open at 11:00 am though for anyone who wants to get a jump on claiming a table spot.
Not sure about when drinking starts. I have a pretty full bar but there won't be a batch cocktail unless I get inspired later today by what sodas, etc. are around.
Not sure about when drinking starts. I have a pretty full bar but there won't be a batch cocktail unless I get inspired later today by what sodas, etc. are around.
I have a pitcher cocktail that’s usually a crowd pleaser if that’s ok with the host? Happy to bring the stuff.
It's 100% okay with me 
Paper planes on the way.
Change of plans, my wallet can’t handle steak this year,
Pork chops it is!
Pork chops it is!
That's okay -- there will be rib eyes for you to cook as well
Better be some applesauce
This was an absolute blast, great to meet folks in person. Thanks to David for hosting the chaos.
Since the paper planes were popular, here's my super secret recipe.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_plane_(cocktail)
Since the paper planes were popular, here's my super secret recipe.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_plane_(cocktail)
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Another superb ECG!! Special thanks of course to David for hosting this annual event again and all the work you put in. And I wish I could individually name and thank all the other people who did so much — such delicious food! Everything from the tasty spicy dip to the pulled pork I couldn’t get enough of, to the delicious grilled beef, pork and ribs. Plus wonderful pizza. Thank you, all. I really do look forward each year to this event and meeting in person all the terrific chefs, knife collectors and vendors.
