Thanksgiving Warm-Up in Napa

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Comment by Carole & the 'YesWeCanCamperVan' on November 11, 2010 at 12:06pm

I wish wish wish we could be there in warm sunny California. Have a great time and hope to see you next Spring. We are in the place where the pilgrims first arrived, so we real;y celebrate Thanksgiving big time. On the eve of Thanksgiving, here in Ptovincetown, the Pilgrim Monument is strung with lights and everyone gathers to countdown to when the switch goes on. The 250 foot tall monument all lit up can be seen for miles along Cape Cod and the lights stay on until a few days into New Year. It's brilliant, as us Brits say!
Best wishes, Carole Brown

Comment by Rick Duvernay on November 13, 2010 at 6:20pm

Hi Melissa - Laura and I intend to roll in Friday -. For the Saturday night potluck I hope to get my act together to bring some stuffed portebella mushrooms and a homemade apple pie. -Rick

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on November 13, 2010 at 6:33pm

Don't focus too much on the weather forecast, JLT has promised we will have the Tent of Doom, which comfortably fits 15-20 and the campfire. We like to pretend we are Wet Westies, too. What's a little rain?

@Rick & Laura: your menu additions sound wonderful! We look forward to seeing you.

Comment by Carole & the 'YesWeCanCamperVan' on November 14, 2010 at 11:33am

Listening to you guys from all the way over here in Massachusetts. Here's hoping you all have a wonderful time and you'll report back when you're home again, so we can listen some more :)

Comment by Ritter on November 14, 2010 at 6:13pm

I think I'll be rolling in Saturday late morning to early afternoon. Anyone want to split the evening's fee? It's looking like I'm solo but may have wife+child. The fates will tell....

I'm thinking I'll bring ceviche as cooking is minimal! Do we have a good head count yet?

Tent of DOOM. Tent of DOOOOOOMMMMM. TENT OF DOOOOOOMMMMMM!

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on November 14, 2010 at 6:56pm

Hi Ritter-

You will find the Tent of Doom do be a positive place, especially if it is raining. That moniker was coined at some point and it stuck. Sharing a site is a good thing, as State Parks have gotten very expensive. I'm sharing with Joel. I suggest asking the gate to let you cruise in and see who is there and go back and pay the extra vehicle fee, then settle up with your site mate. Or if you show up first, pony up and hope for the best!

Head count is at right, multiplied by 1.25. Bring what you like. There is usually plenty of food. In addition to turkey, I think I will bring Butternut Squash soup. Looking forward to seeing you!

Comment by Joe on November 15, 2010 at 2:39am

I looked at m y schedule, and I don't think that I'll be able to make it.
Have a few extra glasses of wine for me!

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on November 15, 2010 at 7:34pm

Do not despair about the weather forecast. As of today, 50% or less chance of rain Fri-Sat-Sun. We will have the Tent of Doom. Bring your awnings and pop-ups, it will be an adventure. Remember, no crowds, no mosquitoes, the sweet smell of oak woodland after a fresh rain, Napa Valley wines...need I say more?

Comment by Joel Bubeck on November 15, 2010 at 8:49pm

the sweet smell of brined turkey boiling in oil!!!!!!!!

Comment by Jenn Frederick on November 16, 2010 at 1:36pm

What is everyone bringing? Can we start a list so we avoid bringing double or triple of the same dinner/desert item?

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