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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: Nov 27

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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: https://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.

Comment Wall

Comment by Kris Hansen on August 16, 2024 at 9:01pm: I just reserved #11. The site worked pretty good, didn't have any problems

Comment by John LaTorre on August 17, 2024 at 10:05am: Good to see you there, Kris! I believe you are the custodian of the Dinner Gong! Be sure to bring it.

Comment by John LaTorre on September 25, 2024 at 9:56am: Well, I got some news that affects my participation. I'm going in for a type of surgery on October 22, and am told that the recovery time might be for up to six weeks afterward. So I may not be able to be there. I hate to cancel the event, but if I'm not there to cook the turkey, I don't know if there's anybody else who wants to take that role.

I'm awaiting your decision on this. I suppose I can get my payment for the sampsite back, but I haven't had to do this yet.

Comment by KampnKing on September 25, 2024 at 2:04pm: I’m there!

Site #19.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

Comment by Richard von Bristol on October 11, 2024 at 9:03am: I wish John a successful surgery and speedy recovery and I hope to get to see him (however briefly) on the weekend. I will be in CA touring for a couple of weeks and I've rented a "winter special" camper from Escape Campervans, thanks to a tip from Joe. I'm eyeing up site #15 as I've camped there before with Joe & Corey. They are very welcome to join me if they can bear the drive. I just need to work out how to book the site without knowing my rental's license plate. Assuming all works out, I will bring scotch.

Comment by Richard von Bristol on October 26, 2024 at 12:59pm: Site # 15.

Looking forward to catching up. Hope John is well enough to bring his guitars and Beatle bass along.

Comment by John LaTorre on October 26, 2024 at 3:52pm: Me, too, Richard. My recovery has encountered complications, but I hope to be at the event nevertheless.

Comment by Kathy & Mike Marlow on November 4, 2024 at 7:06am: We won’t be making this event but want to wish you well John. Wishing you great strength for a full recovery. Hugs, Kathy & Mike

Comment by John LaTorre on November 4, 2024 at 9:23am: Thanks, Kathy and Mike. We'll miss you. And I hope to see you in February at the Soup or Bowl?

Comment by Levente Martelyi on November 8, 2024 at 10:28pm: Hello; and I just learned about John's health recovery, and hoping all is going well. I just realized that I may be able get away next weekend, but late for registration. If I can get a reservation by the telephone or by sharing a spot with somebody, I will see you next weekend. S0 please let me know if it is possible. Thanks, Lev