Oh, and see the following (sent today in preparation for this sunday); roundly hailed as one of my best invitations ever!

So the party this weekend will be at Rob & Summer's; they're up for the hosting, not so much for hosting all the food because they have to spend money on feeding and clothing some sort of small creature that has taken them as hosts.

So I'm figuring on showing up early early afternoon to set up food and start getting in football mood. My evite isn't accessible here at work currently so this here e-mail should start some planning. Still RSVP there though (James - can you add all these addresses to the invitation?).

How about we break up party responsibilities?

Jeff & Val = 5 to 10 lbs of italian beef sandwiches with appropriate rolls; some good hot dogs & buns; cheese stuffed jalapeños wrapped in bacon.

James, you want to get a bunch of interesting toppings for a hot dog bar? and how about italian sausages… I hear you're in good with those mandola brothers. any kind of hook-up there?

Cate = a mixed drink of superbowl quality & one of your amazing dips. coordinate with Val, Lori, & MGT on ingredients needed. I want to see creativity and a chicago tie-in. (blue crac should be incorporated of course).

Damon & MGT = avocado based food; Brats - your heritage mandates it. just bring a dozen or two with some onions and green peppers and we can start the beer marinating process early.

Ben = cocktail weenies & pigs in a blanket. this is a MUST for all superbowl parties so you best be showing up. the weenies are easy and for the blankets all you need is some pillsbury dough boy wrapping that come in the frozen tubes.

And all except cate (& the mixed drink committee) should bring their midwestern beer of choice. just think of the good times spent in both Indy and Chicago and it should come fairly easy.

and if rob is in the mood I'd be up for making some pizza as well. we all know of rob's legendary dough making skills; so if he is interested we can add pizza ingredients and sauce to the list of items to bring.

Just remember - it may sound like a lot of meat and food; but this is a midwestern themed