Where are we today ?
The beginning of a brand new year 2014, I can hardly believe those numbers, kinda make me feel like WOW.And WOW the weather is sure starting off right, just more blue skies and very warm temperatures.
So out and about walkabouts the resort,and readied the pavilion right behind us that the resort said we could use for our New Years Day Dinner we plan on having with the 6 other friends that are here from Ontario.
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| nice pavilion right behind our rig. |
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| the pavilion is just to left of this pic |
So we all chipped in they made the Turkey, dressing, gravy, stuffing turnips and carrots, I made fresh cranberry sauce with orange zest (recipe here) and smashed potatoes, John made home made dinner rolls, Barb a cherry cheesecake and Emile and Monique brought some veggies and dip.
But first thing Suzie sorted the laundry and I let the machines do their magic while enjoying my book in the shade.
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| Suzie enjoy the shade here and her book |
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| Pavilion ready to go and we hooked up our sunscreen, to blockout the hot afternoon sun |
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| nice spread of food |
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| everything was ready on schedule to eat at 3pm |
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| Ladies first |
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| so tasty! |
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| yummy cheesecake |
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| Gum drop cake, made by Pat's daughter |
Supper done we had time to tidy things up, and then relax in the sun for a while until the sun began to set. Rob, Pat, John and Barb are heading out in the morning and we get to hang out here until Friday morning. The resort gave us two more free days here (14 in total).
So that was the beginning of a new year for us, and looks like it is going to be another awesome one.
Thanks for stopping by for a visit and hope you enjoyed your day too.
Posted by George, a.k.a. "The Weber "Q" Man of Blogland" according to Rick Doyle.
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Sounds like a lovely day with good friends and good food. Happy New Year. We've been busy with our son and probably won't connect with you this time round.
ReplyDeleteThats great you can enjoy the time with Daniel, never know when we might run into you again, safe travels.
DeleteThe HEB here in Houston had turkey for $.25/pound. Just about passed out when I saw the price.
ReplyDeleteThat Gumdrop cake looks very interesting. What did it have it in?
I like to pick up a Turkey too at a good price, really hard to turn them down.
DeleteBest price we got a few years ago was $.39 a pound in Willis Texas.
It was like a christmas fruit cake very moist and tummy.
Wow! How fun and what are really good looking meal - a little jealous. I would have never thought to put gum drops in a cake but it actually looks good!
ReplyDeleteWe had a fun time, now we separate and head on out.
Deleteoh, my …. gumdrop cake… what a wonderful day! Happy New Year to you and Suzie ...
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn it really was an awesome day.
DeleteHappy New Year George & Suzie . . . looks like its off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to both of you.
Sharon
Thanks Sharon same to you guys.
DeleteI agree, a great way to star 2014. So nice that Yuma is having nice temps at this time of year. So often is is very cool/
ReplyDeleteWe got lucky this year!
DeleteThere's nothing like a great Turkey dinner!
ReplyDeleteWe're getting the same beautiful weather as you are over here in Palm Springs.
Sure loving the southwest this year, really missed it after the gulf coast last year.
DeleteI'm heading out to Internet land to find a recipe for gumdrop cake - never heard of it before. Wow! I love gumdrops. Looks like a wonderful way to usher in 2014 - Enjoy George and Suzie!
ReplyDeleteIt was very tasty all I know is it had gumdrop, applesauce and I think some dried fruit.
DeleteI thought you were writing an RV blog, but it seems to have turned into a foodie blog! ;c)
ReplyDeleteWell sorry that is something this full time rver does.
DeleteWe have been there done that and do enjoy good food.
That is part of our days.