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15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest

Event Details

Time: November 15, 2024 at 1pm to November 17, 2024 at 1pm
Location: Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista CA
Street: 2333 Beach Drive
City/Town: Rio Vista CA
Website or Map: https://parkreservations.sola…
Phone: (707) 374-2097
Event Type: campout, and, potluck
Organized By: John LaTorre
Latest Activity: yesterday

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Event Description

We are going back to Sandy Beach in Rio Vista, CA. This is our annual practice run and food fest before Thanksgiving.

It's a pot-luck, and I'll be roasting a turkey on-site. Electrical outlets will be available for people with hot pots and such,

A few more things: last year, the reservation section of the park's web site was a bit dodgy, and senior discounts weren't on the menu there. (Note that the URL is different from last year. Now it's https://parkreservations.solanocounty.com/index_C5.asp) If you qualify, go ahead and reserve your spot at the going rate, and make contact with the park by phone to arrange a refund of part of the fee. The point is to grab your spot first, and settle the bill later.

The second thing: Note that all reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the date, and no "first-come-first-served" sites are provided anymore. But if you're late, look for the people willing to share a spot and hitch up with them.

Third, all sites have electricity FOR FREE. Bring your electric heaters if you think you need them. (If you don't have one and need one, let me know and I'll bring one for you.)

Brett made a little video about what kind of adapter you need if you want to use the AC outlets that are at every site (FOR FREE!). Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOF7aCUfwZ0

Lastly, be aware that there are wild critters (raccoons, feral cats, etc.) that will go into any open camper that you're not around. So be sure to keep your doors closed.

Party Central will be at site #4. Bring food, wine, and wood (wood probably won't be available on-site).

As usual, I'll share my spot with another camper, and encourage you to to the same.

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Comment by John LaTorre on November 9, 2024 at 1:09pm: Lev, you can have my space (#4). At this point in my recovery, I think that I may be able to come out for the day, but I won't be camping. (And, sorry, no turkey this year, unless I can grab some and cook it here beforehand, which I will try to do.) If the rangers ask, tell them that I've been delayed, but will be there on Saturday to verify that you had my permission to camp. They'll probably be cool about it.

From what I can see, there might be a 20% chance of rain on Friday night and a 12% chance on Saturday night, so we might not need the Tent of Doom.

Comment by regis101 on November 9, 2024 at 1:18pm: Just a quick note. I won't be able to attend due to scheduling and other commitments. Hold back the tears. Hold back the applause.

Spread the love and the gravy. Spread the gravy on those you love. Wait. What ?

We'll need pics or it didn't happen. Themz da rules.

Peace, ~R

Comment by Levente Martelyi on November 9, 2024 at 3:25pm: Hi John, thank you for offering your space #4 to occupy/share. If anybody will need to share that campsite, I will do it at #4. Hope to see you even just for some time and, wish you well and good health. The rain?.... we will deal with it as we need. It looks like only a few of us will be there, but "that's life", but still looking for a sunny day!, Lev

Comment by John LaTorre on Tuesday: Well, I do expect to be there on Saturday and hope to camp overnight. I won't be roasting a turkey on-site, but I will be bringing 3 lbs. of pre-cooked turkey breast, some gravy, and some stuffing. I'll also be bringing a small grill to heat up the meat.

I expect that Kris will do his excellent mashed potatoes, and I'v suggested that Richard bring some bread or a salad. Who else is bringing what?

Comment by Kris Hansen on Wednesday: Unfortunately when it looked like John wasn't going to attend, I changed my reservations to February for the Soup or Bowl instead. I hope everyone has a nice time, and I'll see you all then!

Comment by John LaTorre on Wednesday: Sorry to miss you, Kris. If that's not a "hard no" you could probably share with Richard or KampnKing. But if it is, I guess we need a plan B for the spuds. Richard has offered, but will anybody else bring them?

Comment by John LaTorre on Thursday: Re the spuds: I will bring spuds, a masher, and a peeler (also a little milk and butter). Richard is hereby appointed Chief Cook and Masher of the Potatoes, and charged with turning said ingredients into tasty mashed potatoes.

Comment by Scott & Karla on Thursday: The Dub is still down. Catch you on the next one.

Comment by Levente Martelyi on Thursday: OK, I will be coming on Saturday (1 night). Has been too much confusing information including on the CELL phone on this Camping! Make it easy, if you (Joh is coordinating this) need any food for the dinner, I can bring:

1. Mash potato/readymade at home,

2. Cramberry

3.Gravy

Just please let me know ASAP - I see only 4 of us listed for dinner!!!

I will find a spot to camp overnight.

I almost like to suggest go out to a restaurant - think about?

Comment by John LaTorre on Thursday: Lev, you've already got a spot with me at #4. Richard will be handling the mashed potatoes, and I'll be bringing the gravy, but cranberry sauce would be nice. Or maybe a dressed salad.

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