1st. Annual Gold Coast Run -- Sept.30,2007

[reedred]

Lil' Oggi,

I'm really pumped for this now. The roads you described over lunch today sounded wonderful, and the restaurant should be amazing! If you decide to go out for another prerun between now and then, let us know- I'd like to join you if I can. Thanks for putting this together!

[Lil'Oggi]

Okay! I've finalized the route. Some of the changes include adding a cool little technical stretch Dozin' took us on two weeks ago. It replaces a more boring straight road. Also, the run will now terminate in Stony Brook at the stunning 3 Village Inn. This saves us a relatively straightforward last schlep into Port Jefferson and also protects our cars. The other night Denise and I tested the Port Jeff. leg and stopped for ice cream. While Lil'Oggi was parked in front of the shop, IN MY SIGHT, a teener girl sat on the fender! Parking is tight and traffic in the town is zooey.

Food, Glorious Food!

The 3 Village Inn is only a few hundred yards from our last set of twisties. They promised to provide us our own reserved parking area right off the circular driveway where no one else will go. I saw it and I think we'll get a really cool picture of all the cars lined up in lanes there. Their menu (See below) is as extensive as it is varied and is $5 cheaper than it's nearest competitor, Pentimento. It is a one price brunch menu and it will be the perfect topper for our run through the Gold Coast.

Please note: The run is over when we reach the restaurant. There is no obligation to stay for food. I realize that many people have busy weekends and this run is only a part of this one, so if you have to leave, that's OK. I will need confirmations for the brunch part, though, since I have to give the restaurant a deposit and an estimate of the number in the party.

Take a look at the menu below, then PM me if you are eating or splitting. Thanx!

Served from 11:30 - 2:30pm Reserve Early!

Welcome! Sit back and enjoy. Brunch includes
Basket of Homemade Breads and Country Muffins,
Appetizer, Main Course, Dessert and Coffee Service

Brunch Cocktails $6.00
Kir Royal ~ Grand Mimosa
Pureed Peach & Chambord Bellini
Loaded Bloody Mary
Wild Berry Frozen Cosmo

APPETIZERS

Chilled East End Tomato Gazpacho
Topped With Cold Poached Baby Shrimp & Mango

Almond Crusted Brie
Baby Greens, Mandarin Slices, Raspberry Puree

Trio of Baked Stuffed Clams Oreganata
Chopped Top Necks with Herbs and Shallots

Grilled Chicken & Apple Sausage
Orange & Cranberry Chutney

Homemade Soup of The Day

Sliced Tropical Fruits and Berries, Kiwi Puree

Mixed Field Greens & Citrus Salad
Pink Grapefruit & Mandarin Slices,
Light Lemon Vinaigrette

Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon
Brioche Toasts, Red Onion, Capers & Hard Boiled Egg

Spinach and Feta Cheese Strudel
Crispy Julienne Leeks, Parmesan Cream Sauce

MAIN COURSES

Three Egg Frittata
Maine Lobster Meat, Bliss Potatoes,
Goat Cheese & Chives

Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Challah French Toast
Country Sausage and Canadian Bacon,
Vermont Maple Syrup

Buttermilk Belgium Waffle
Mixed Berry Compote, Fresh Whipped Cream,
Vermont Maple Syrup

Fresh Maine Seafood Salad over Sliced Tropical Fruits
Shrimp, Crab & Lobster in a Light Tarragon
Citrus Dressing

Light Cajun Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine, Focaccia Croutons, Fresh Parmesan

Asian Pear and Goat Cheese Salad with
Fire Roasted Shrimp Crisp Greens, Spiced Pecans,
Sun Dried Cranberries, Golden Raisins,
Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

Spiced Rubbed Tilapia with Fresh Tomato
& Lump Crab Salsa, Avocado & Lime Aioli, Rice Pilaf

Grilled Salmon with Basil Pinot Grigio Reduction
Summer Squash Polenta Terrine

Thin Sliced Prime Rib Au Jus on Garlic Baguette
Fresh Mozzarella & Crispy Waffle Fries

Grilled Shrimp & Chicken Quesadilla
Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheeses,
Chipotle Avocado Sauce

Farfalle Pasta & Pesto Rubbed Grilled Chicken Paillard
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Basil Sauce

Grilled Marinated Lamb Kabobs
Arugula & Plum Tomato Salad, Rice Pilaf,
Apple Mint Sauce

Yankee Pot Roast over Braised Red Cabbage & Apples
Caramelized Carrots, Homemade Potato Pancakes

Shrimp & Chicken Scampi over Angel Hair Pasta
Fresh Basil, Roasted Garlic, White Wine
& Plum Tomato Broth

$25 Per Person



FOR THE KIDS $11 (under 10)

Includes Appetizer, Main Course, Dessert
and Beverage

Fruit Cup or Apple Sauce

Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Fries
Fresh Chicken Fingers, Crispy Fries
Kid's Pasta, Marinara or Butter Sauce
Golden Buttermilk Waffle, Vermont Maple Syrup

Kid's Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae, Chocolate Chip Cookie

Lemonade, Sierra Mist, Pepsi, Milk, Shirley Temple, Apple Juice




The Three Village Inn. Picture taken from our parking spot!

[Maika'i GXP]

At this point, I'm probably going to bail out on lunch.

I was previoulsy committed to the WALK TO CURE DIABETES at SUNY OLD WESTBURY COLLEGE, at Old Westbury, NY on September 30, 2007 at 8:30AM. The son of good friends of ours has juvenile diabetes and we really need to show our support by attending that function.

As it stands now, my wife will be on the diabetes walk for a cure while I'm our North Shore run. Then my wife and I will meet up at the luncheon our friends are hosting.

In this way, I get to go on the run AND we don't insult our good friends.

[maxblast]

I plan on bringing my wife along for this great ride.

[Joe R]

Im In......

[Lil'Oggi]

Hi:
I'm bumping this thread because I have made changes and additions to the first post (the announcement sticky).

Please check it over, specifically with respect to times, possible coffee stop added, and brunch info, and take a moment now to PM me re: your brunch plans, if you have not already done so.
Thanx,
Chris

[Lil'Oggi]

As of today, Wed. 9/19, I have:

So far I've got:--------------------- # in car --------------------------------------- Brunch confirmed (either Y or N)

Xmicro_Redline................................1... .................................................. ...N
XMacro_Redline................................1...... .................................................. .N
spiky3480........................................2 .................................................. ......Y
maxblast.......................................... 2................................................. .......Y
dozin............................................. ..1............................................... ..........Y
SolsticeSJA....................................... 2................................................. .......Y
V-Star.............................................. 2................................................. .......Y
Richfly........................................... ...2.............................................. ..........Y
Reedred........................................... .1................................................ ........Y
LongIslander...................................... 2................................................. ......Y
Maika'i GXP.......................................1....... .................................................N
Mr. Hankey........................................2... .................................................. ...Y
JoeR (New Member!)..........................1............... ..........................................Y
PeteG (New Member!).........................1................ ........................................N
Jag767............................................ ...1.............................................. ..........Y
and Lil'Oggi........................................2. .................................................. .....Y

THE MAYBEs
Perris is still a Maybe...........................?
SkyCruzr also a maybe........................2.................... ....................................N
Kathleen (New Member!).......................1

[longislander]

Trip Odometer ? WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING TRIP ODOMETER !!
Actually...as you know, Chris...I don't HAVE a trip odometer

[Lil'Oggi]

Originally Posted by longislander Trip Odometer ? WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING TRIP ODOMETER !! Actually...as you know, Chris...I don't HAVE a trip odometer

Then how can you ever take a trip?

[Lil'Oggi]

Of the 15 committed entries, 5 are Sky's (or is it "Skies")
Of the two possibles, 1 is a Sky.

That leaves 10 (or 11) Solstii. (I don't like "Solstices")

[reedred]

Originally Posted by Lil'Oggi Of the 15 committed entries, 5 are Sky's (or is it "Skies") Of the two possibles, 1 is a Sky. That leaves 10 (or 11) Solstii. (I don't like "Solstices")

Skys (no apostrophe)

Solstices (sounds wrong, but it's right). Sorry!

It's just a week and a few hours away! Yaay!

[maxblast]

Originally Posted by longislander Trip Odometer ? WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING TRIP ODOMETER !! Actually...as you know, Chris...I don't HAVE a trip odometer

Wow Barry that is really stripped down.

[reedred]

A reminder for those of you who still have GMRS radios: Please make sure you remember to charge the batteries and bring them along. They really seemed to help with communication last time!

[SolsticeSJA]

Originally Posted by reedred A reminder for those of you who still have GMRS radios: Please make sure you remember to charge the batteries and bring them along. They really seemed to help with communication last time!

Thanks for the reminder Reed! and yes this time I'll get some batteries.
I got not trip meter either Ivan! (and the roll down windows.. )

[longislander]

Originally Posted by maxblast Wow Barry that is really stripped down.

Ivan it's part of the Driver Information Center whcih was part of the Convenience Package for '07 which I did not order in my car. For '08 I believe the DIC is standard. I'll just have to guess the distances next Sunday