Grant Erwin wrote:

>
> 1. cut it in half
> 2. take a half and plop the cut side down on the board. Cut the top off
> parallel to the board, exposing red flesh.
> 3. Quickly make big cuts around the edge, removing all the rind.
> 4. Chop the now rindless melon half into chunks of the desired size.
> 5. repeat for other half.
>
> GWE

FWIW, we've had parties where some invited guests would 'surprise' us
with a watermelon. While it was a thoughtful gift, the comments about
bringing it cold and particularly disposing of it are sure correct.
While I would probably not take one to a party unsolicited;

DO THE CARVING AT HOME and bring just the chunks in a chilled bowl.

If not, then

1) Bring along heavy duty plastic garbage bags to hold the rind
2) Offer on taking the bags home with you after the party
3) Cut the watermellon up yourself and CLEAN UP afterward

Like others, I've found it a bit irksome when a watermelon or other
large melon shows up at a party. Inevitably, the juice gets all over
the counter and floor, flies are attracted and the rind ends up in the
trash to draw more flies and ants.

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