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Levente Martelyi might attend John LaTorre's event
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Annual Soup or Bowl Campout at Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista CA

February 7, 2025 at 2pm to February 9, 2025 at 11am
Our annual escape from Superbowl Madness. It will be our usual set-up .... wine, food, companionship (bring the wine and bring or buy the wood). Also, musical instruments are welcome, and maybe we can jam a little.Friday night is pizza night ... bring your little Coleman camp ovens or use ours, and make and bake an 8" pizza. (You provide ingredients, of course.)We used to hold: the legendary 'Soup or Bowl' competition, featuring any dish that can be served in a bowl (soup, chili, or whatever).  But the people who ran that event have moved away. We can still do the "Soup or Bowl" as a potluck. Or some volunteer wants to step up and run it. Let me know what y'all want to do.Party Central will be spot #4. As usual, it will be rain or shine, and if it's rainy, the Tent of Doom and the Annex of Despair will help keep us all dry.Three more things: 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…See More
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regis101 commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"Thanks for keepin hope alive.  Yo gobble gobble"
Monday
John LaTorre commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"Well, it turned out to be just the three of us: KampnKing, Richard, and myself, but we had a hunk of turkey, gravy, excellent spuds and dressing and cranberry sauce and Caesar salad, and a pleasant time afterwards around the fire. The weather was…"
Sunday
KampnKing commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"Sorry, I guess I should have done this a couple days ago. The weekend kinda snuck up on me."
Friday
KampnKing commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"I have some Caesar salad 🥗.  May not be the best thing to go with the turkey 🦃 but it’s green. I’m also bringing some rolls. Anyone bringing stuffing? Side dishes? Pies? Just checking so we don’t have five of the same thing 😀"
Friday
KampnKing commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"So I’m trying to decide what I should bring. Sounds like have gobbler and gravy. Mashed tutors, then not sure if anyone’s bringing anything else. Suggestions? Just an FYI, THE RIO VISTA BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND. Cya around…"
Friday
Wendie Wu commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"Just signed up for site 9.  See you there.  "
Friday
Wendie Wu is attending John LaTorre's event
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Annual Soup or Bowl Campout at Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista CA

February 7, 2025 at 2pm to February 9, 2025 at 11am
Our annual escape from Superbowl Madness. It will be our usual set-up .... wine, food, companionship (bring the wine and bring or buy the wood). Also, musical instruments are welcome, and maybe we can jam a little.Friday night is pizza night ... bring your little Coleman camp ovens or use ours, and make and bake an 8" pizza. (You provide ingredients, of course.)We used to hold: the legendary 'Soup or Bowl' competition, featuring any dish that can be served in a bowl (soup, chili, or whatever).  But the people who ran that event have moved away. We can still do the "Soup or Bowl" as a potluck. Or some volunteer wants to step up and run it. Let me know what y'all want to do.Party Central will be spot #4. As usual, it will be rain or shine, and if it's rainy, the Tent of Doom and the Annex of Despair will help keep us all dry.Three more things: 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…See More
Friday
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Wendie Wu commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"So sorry to miss you all. "
Friday
Levente Martelyi commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"You got it! See you there."
Thursday
John LaTorre commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"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."
Thursday
Levente Martelyi commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"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…"
Thursday
Levente Martelyi is attending John LaTorre's event
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15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest at Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista CA

November 15, 2024 at 1pm to November 17, 2024 at 1pm
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…See More
Thursday
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Scott & Karla commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"The Dub is still down. Catch you on the next one. "
Thursday
John LaTorre commented on John LaTorre's event 15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest
"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."
Nov 14
 
 
 

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