Bailey Boil Preparations - Day number 76

It does require quite a bit of planning to pull off the Bailey Seafood Boil. This will be the 4th Annual "Burl" and with some meticulous notetaking over the years, we've gotten it down to a science of sorts. Every year we see what works and what doesn't work and things change a little over time. However one thing stays the same: the basic recipe is some kinda yummy!! This year, rather than trying to use Lilly and Rudy's bedroom (our garage) as our main eating area, we will be trying out some tents recently procured through our own Mr. H.R. (who happens to my stepdad and therefore I feel entitled somehow). I hope my sweet hubby has some help putting up these big tents on saturday as I will be majorly busy in the kitchen doing 'woman's work'. But that is to come. Let's take a peek at Wednesday's behind the scenes activities. Above, you'll notice the staging ground for all that's done. There's the planner and the No Worries notebook where all meticulous notations are kept from year to year.









The bar is becoming crowded with Burl Supplies.













Collecting garden tomatoes












Seasoning- a very necessary ingredient.





The ice chest is filled to capacity with shrimp, crablegs and ice!

Kielbasas! Extra yum! Just cut up 10lbs of those lovelies!




I'm not sure just WHAT to do about this little issue.

"What? You talkin' to me?"





I can't stress how important this equipment is! Tables and pots and chairs-oh my...

These chairs needed a good washing after several seasons of utter neglect at their former home. "Former"by the way is spelled with an er, as in the Artist formerly known as a high strung cow; rather than Formally a high strung heifer. Anyone with a high school diploma ought to know the difference, but that is beside my point.

"So just what is your point, Mom?"
Lillibelle, you need to stop sleeping on my breezeway furniture. So that is about where we are at this time with preparations. Hoping for another successful event in our backyard. We always have a good time and we are so so grateful for the help we receive in the prep, as well as all the kind folks who are willing to bring a side dish or dessert or ice or drinks or whatever! It all adds up to a most joyous event!! Preparations will continue this evening and maybe I'll be lucky enough to capture them on camera again for your enjoyment.