We were blessed with another few days of camping - our 13th year in the row for Thanksgiving. The weather was variable: 20 min after we got there we were treated to a vicious thunderstorm with rain, and perhaps hail, pelting down for an extended period of time. It gave us some time to cuddle up with a movie. ‘Jo Jo Rabbit’ was a masterful story about being Jewish in World War II. It was disturbing and sweet at the same time often bringing to mind ‘the Diary of Anne Frank’.
Saturday night we served perogies which we steamed in the instant pot and then Carm fried them up on the gas stove. They turned out great (heaps of bacon bits and sour cream helped!).
Sunday was sunny but cool, a lovely day for a walk on their property. Spike came with us for about ½ of it. He was looking towards home and limping a bit so Carm took him back. Adia ran like a maniac.
It was turkey time on Sunday - I helped Kirsten a bit, but she did the lion’s share including hefting the 20lb bird into and out of the oven. Carm peeled and mashed the potatoes and I butchered the brussels sprouts (note to self: don’t forget to steam them in the microwave first and less time in the actifry.
It was all great fun, and after a good night’s sleep we packed up and came home. It’s always best to leave when you are wanting more! It’s grey and cold and the house was freezing so Carm has stoked up a nice fire.
“For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.”
~ Elie Wiesel
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