Thanksgiving weekend roll call - version 2011

joester Sep 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM #1

saw it was exactly a year ago I started this thread, which was exactly a year after the 2009 post. we're planning our return, and can't wait to see everyone. PDO here we come :)

rockyptjoe Sep 10, 2011 at 1:06 PM #2

Planning on it.....

Thanksgiving pot luck at San Rafael again???? AzBeachboy...are you reading this???

Last year we had 4 turkeys (or was it 5?), hams, fixins, desert, some excellent "punch" (thanks to AzRob)...and about 30 people show up!!!

Wood Spinner Sep 10, 2011 at 5:15 PM #3

You all come !! Edna and I will be there for sure. It is THE major event for me. Great fun Great people Great food and a Great place to be
WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR ?

rockyptjoe Sep 11, 2011 at 7:01 AM #4

And who can forget Bill's fish fry after the Bird Island trip????

AZ ROB Sep 12, 2011 at 4:48 AM #5

I believe Michelle and I will be in as well

badfish Sep 12, 2011 at 7:45 PM #6

I have been trying to talk my wife and other family to go down to PP for turkey tacos on Thanksgiving. Where do y'all meet up and what are the happenings around there?

Seadweller Sep 13, 2011 at 9:46 PM #7

Barb and I will be there with a smoked turkey...

AZ ROB Sep 14, 2011 at 4:59 AM #8

Joe are we going to do the deep fried Birds again?

rockyptjoe Sep 14, 2011 at 6:12 AM #9

Rob...you fry...I'll carve!!!! Gonna start looking for peanut oil at CostCo or SamsClub....

I'm going to contact Chuck (AzBeachboy) to see if he and Val are up for it again....

rockyptjoe Sep 14, 2011 at 6:22 AM #10

The pics from last year.....

http://www.rockypointtalk.com/showthread.php?2982-Thankgiving-Pictures-2010-Rocky-Point&highlight=thanksgiving

AZ ROB Sep 14, 2011 at 8:02 AM #11

Lets hope we have rolls and Gravy this year....

Wood Spinner Sep 14, 2011 at 7:41 PM #12

badfish
It is a great fun filled weekend. Turkey pot luck 1st day. Second day a boat ride to bird island for snorkeling and fishing and turkey left overs if the ocean gods are with us. Next day a fish fry at my place with the fresh caught fish and chips. And then the next day who knows but something is likley to happen.
Don't miss this annual event.

asprinkles Sep 15, 2011 at 4:17 AM #13

and don't forget to stop in Lobos and we can all head down to Liebertad to check it out . It was nice to meet you all. Leigh

rockyptjoe Sep 15, 2011 at 6:37 AM #14

Got this from Chuck (AzBeachboy)....

I can't log on to the Rocky Point forum? So here is what I was going to post...
R.P. Joe, thanks for telling me about this thread. Valerie and I are planning our annual Thanksgiving party. If we have all the major players from the last couple of years almost everything is done. I'll have all the same stuff I always have. I hope to see everybody soon!

AZ ROB Sep 15, 2011 at 9:23 AM #15

I will bring the turkey and deep fryers again

rockyptjoe Sep 15, 2011 at 9:53 AM #16

I hope the Mexican customs people don't put a damper on the celebration by confiscating any food being brought down!

rockyptjoe Sep 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM #17

AZ ROB said:
I will bring the turkey and deep fryers again

Rob....do you think you'll have any oil like last year?

I'll be picking up a container of peanut oil (enough for one pot) when CostCo or Sams starts carrying it. I should also have a turkey (12-13 lbs. work well for the deep fryers).

AZ ROB Sep 15, 2011 at 11:57 AM #18

I have all fresh oil the left over from last year I dumped in the pool at PDO

azbeachboy Sep 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM #19

Thanks Joe!

rockyptjoe Sep 22, 2011 at 6:19 AM #20

Rob/Mark...do you have any freezer space available for turkeys???.....might be a good idea to try to bring them down before Thanksgiving weekend...with the checks they're doing at the border....wouldn't want to have everything confiscated then!

MarktheShark Sep 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM #21

This sounds like a lot of fun!

Seadweller Sep 22, 2011 at 1:35 PM #22

rockyptjoe said:
Rob/Mark...do you have any freezer space available for turkeys???.....might be a good idea to try to bring them down before Thanksgiving weekend...with the checks they're doing at the border....wouldn't want to have everything confiscated then!

Joe... we can probably find room for one, if someone wants to bring down an "early bird"...

Ladyjeeper Sep 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM #23

LOL Mark!

AZ ROB Sep 23, 2011 at 5:16 AM #24

Joe I can probably fit 2 in my Freezer in the condo they should be ok as we do not rent it out.

rockyptjoe Sep 23, 2011 at 5:35 AM #25

Well...I should be down in Oct (got a couple birthdays to help celebrate)...so will try to sneak an illegal bird across....

AZ ROB Sep 23, 2011 at 6:23 AM #26

I am coming down next weekend I will pack one in my duffle bag wrapped in clothes then throw it in the ice when we cross the border

rockyptjoe Sep 23, 2011 at 6:53 AM #27

Rob...if it's frozen...it will hold all the way down!

joester Sep 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM #28

we'll bring the plates, silverware, and napkins as before, and some type of snacks.
and another batch of margs and a sippin bottle :)
can't wait!

Ladyjeeper Sep 25, 2011 at 4:45 PM #29

If you need us to bring one, we can on the 8th or the 17th or both.

rockyptjoe Sep 25, 2011 at 5:35 PM #30

just bring your body instead.....

Ladyjeeper Sep 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM #31

My body?

lagrimas85 Sep 25, 2011 at 6:28 PM #32

Ladyjeeper said:
My body?

Wow Jeeper, people are taking notice.

Ladyjeeper Sep 25, 2011 at 7:17 PM #33

Well, none of you guys ever saw me in anything but a swim suit and pareo or shorts and a tank top. I do have real dresses and make up........LOL!

azbeachboy Sep 26, 2011 at 1:01 AM #34

I'll have 4-5 six foot tables, one eight foot skinny table and some chairs. Val always does a turkey and some side dishes. I'll talk to Mom and Dad... It has worked out so well the last few years. Thanks for all the help!

azbeachboy Oct 14, 2011 at 12:44 AM #35

We always have extra turkey so I'll bring a nice spiral ham with the extra goodies. I'll be down next weekend and biker weekend.

AZ ROB Oct 14, 2011 at 5:34 AM #36

Michelle and I will be bringing down at least 1 turkey on Biker weekend. as well as the deep fryers and burners..Do we want to do the chicken wings again this year?

AZ ROB Oct 14, 2011 at 5:35 AM #37

Michelle also wants some more Rum Punch If I could only remember the reciepe

rockyptjoe Oct 14, 2011 at 5:36 AM #38

I've already got a 35 lb. container of peanut oil I'm bringing down this weekend. If anyone wants to try deep frying a ham, bring it....last year I couldn't find a NON-spiral wrapped one in the supermarkets right before Thanksgiving....they get scorched on the outside, but inside...VERY juicy!!!

AZRob has a double burner deep fryer (I've got a single one I could also bring down).

Depending on whether Rosemary comes down or not...we should be able to use the covered patio if the weather is not cooperative (last year it was a bit chilly and windy).

rockyptjoe Oct 14, 2011 at 5:38 AM #39

AZ ROB said:
Michelle and I will be bringing down at least 1 turkey on Biker weekend. as well as the deep fryers and burners..Do we want to do the chicken wings again this year?

those were great appetizers....with the 2 different suaces (hot/spicy and barbecue).

rockyptjoe Oct 14, 2011 at 5:39 AM #40

AZ ROB said:
Michelle also wants some more Rum Punch If I could only remember the reciepe

so....that was rum in there...couldn't really tell....but maybe that's why you didn't feel a thing when you put your hand in the hot oil?????

Roberto Oct 14, 2011 at 3:19 PM #41

Is it true that both Happy and Sub have RSVPed for dinner?

azbeachboy Oct 15, 2011 at 1:20 AM #42

Roberto said:
Is it true that both Happy and Sub have RSVPed for dinner?

I've had dinner with both of them and I'd like to see them again... Much nicer people than the R.P. posters "Sonoran Gods" that never visit...

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azbeachboy Oct 15, 2011 at 1:24 AM #43

Depending on whether Rosemary comes down or not...we should be able to use the covered patio if the weather is not cooperative (last year it was a bit chilly and windy).
Joe, I have a 10X20 canopy we can use?

azbeachboy Oct 19, 2011 at 2:50 PM #44

Roberto said:
Is it true that both Happy and Sub have RSVPed for dinner?

I got this from Happy...

Man we would sure like to go but there will be some forum people there & they don't like me & I don't want to spoil their dinner, & if Stuart were to show up, for sure I don't want to spoil his dinner <:-)

joester Oct 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM #45

Michele will be making the trip down with us again this year :)

Michaela/Maccer Oct 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM #46

joester said:
Michele will be making the trip down with us again this year :)

Can't wait to see everybody!! Thanks Joester/Teri (bro/sis) for having me along! Chuck/Val are you coordinating the menu? I'll bring whatever is needed (appetizer, side dish, dessert, etc.) Just let me know.

Wood Spinner Oct 29, 2011 at 6:15 PM #47

OH YES ON THE HOT WINGS.
If needed I also purchased a new propane deep fryer. I felt I needed one for the Fish and Chips. It is usable at Turkey Day if needed by anyone.

rockyptjoe Oct 29, 2011 at 8:49 PM #48

Wood Spinner said:
OH YES ON THE HOT WINGS.
If needed I also purchased a new propane deep fryer. I felt I needed one for the Fish and Chips. It is usable at Turkey Day if needed by anyone.

That's great....AzRob was planning on bringing down his double burner deep fryer....and I was thinking about bringing my single burner deep fryer.....

IggyAZ Oct 30, 2011 at 11:32 AM #49

Sounds like you all are going to have a blast for TDay 2011. If you plan another for 2112 can I join the group?

Iggy in Phoenix

Ladyjeeper Oct 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM #50

Absolutely! We'll be glad to have you!

playaperro Oct 30, 2011 at 4:15 PM #51

You amigo's make kamikaze's?

azbeachboy Oct 30, 2011 at 4:39 PM #52

Michele,
It looks like we have two fried turkeys and one smoked turkey. Joester is bringing the plates and silverware. I'm bringing a ham, Waldorf salad and southwestern dip. I also have an extra crock pot, Coleman stove and pots and pans in the trailer if people need them.

So it looks like we need some dessert (pies - pecan, apple, peach?), some mashed potatoes or potatoes of some kind, some gravy, veggies (dippin' or a green bean casserole?), cranberry sauce and rolls and butter..... or whatever would make your Thanksgiving Day perfect :)

We can always use more tables and chairs (can't promise to have enough red tablecloths for everything).

azbeachboy Nov 2, 2011 at 5:03 PM #53

playaperro said:
You amigo's make kamikaze's?

We can! What kind do you like?

azbeachboy Nov 3, 2011 at 12:35 PM #54

Mac Casty

Hi Chuck,
I haven't been able to log into RPtalk, so just wanted to let you know that I'll bring a couple of pies. I'll keep trying to log on, but . . . don't know what's wrong. Have a great day and look forward to seeing you real soon!!!

Michaela/Maccer Nov 5, 2011 at 8:54 AM #55

I'm in. Thanks for posting, Chuck!

Wood Spinner Nov 5, 2011 at 5:19 PM #56

Oh

Yes Yes on the wings

azbeachboy Nov 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM #57

It's time to gear up for the Thanksgiving Pot Luck. Is anyone making Dressing???? Gravy??? Potatoes?? Green bean casserole?

We need to do a chair count and a table count so can everyone re-post if they are coming, how many people they are bringing and if they have chairs? I have 18 feet of tables already in the trailer and another 12' coming down next week. I also have about ten chairs.

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rockyptjoe Nov 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM #58

I'm planning on being down.....have a turkey down there already, and plan on bringing another one. I'll have a single burner deep fryer available if necessary ( I think we have 3 burners available already.....Rob/Bill).

Rosemary's has 2 tables available (we can set up the food under the partio, (and even the tables and chairs like last year if necessary). There are also 4-6 chairs available.)

Probably bring down a pie too (pecan??)....

Michaela/Maccer Nov 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM #59

Joe, FYI, I have a pecan pie and a chocolate creme pie - Marie Callender's.

rockyptjoe said:
I'm planning on being down.....have a turkey down there already, and plan on bringing another one. I'll have a single burner deep fryer available if necessary ( I think we have 3 burners available already.....Rob/Bill).

Rosemary's has 2 tables available (we can set up the food under the partio, (and even the tables and chairs like last year if necessary). There are also 4-6 chairs available.)

Probably bring down a pie too (pecan??)....

Michelle Nov 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM #60

I scanned thru some of the posts and then my eyes got tired.....do we have a general count of how many people and a list of what people are bringing or are we just gonna wing it? I think we have the turkeys covered.....Rob and I are willing to bring other stuff I just don't want to duplicate anything. Does anyone have time to make a list?

AZ ROB Nov 16, 2011 at 12:35 PM #61

Michelle said:
I scanned thru some of the posts and then my eyes got tired.....do we have a general count of how many people and a list of what people are bringing or are we just gonna wing it? I think we have the turkeys covered.....Rob and I are willing to bring other stuff I just don't want to duplicate anything. Does anyone have time to make a list?

Really you have 7 post and you want somebody else to make the list.... Next you are going to take my money and give it to someone else.:hairout::stir:

azbeachboy Nov 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM #62

I'm bringing a 10 lb.ham, veggie plate and brownies. My Mom is bringing a Pumpkin pie and I think my Dad is bringing tamales. I have two friends from Phoenix bringing pie. I have five in my group plus two from Phx. I can make mashed potatoes... I'm also coming down on Tuesday.

Wood Spinner Nov 16, 2011 at 7:10 PM #63

We will bring an Ambrosia Salad. Please let me know how many expected.
Is there anything else we need to bring.

What is the status on the boat trip? I cant do a fish fry without fresh fish!

Wood Spinner Nov 17, 2011 at 9:38 AM #64

I just looked at the weather for next weekend and the wind looks kind of bat for a boat ride. Fri and Sat out of the North at 16. Sure hope that changes.
You all do a little prayer or what ever you do to the The Great Wind God.

azbeachboy Nov 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM #65

Wood Spinner said:

What is the status on the boat trip? I cant do a fish fry without fresh fish!

Bill,
Tempura shrimp is really good cooked in a deep fryer...

azbeachboy Nov 18, 2011 at 6:22 PM #66

Bump

RPChar Nov 18, 2011 at 9:09 PM #67

Count me in for Thanksgiving dinner. I don't see cranberries posted, so will make some to bring and some dinner rolls.

azbeachboy Nov 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM #68

azbeachboy said:
I'm bringing a 10 lb.ham, veggie plate and brownies. My Mom is bringing a Pumpkin pie and I think my Dad is bringing tamales. I have two friends from Phoenix bringing pie. I have five in my group plus two from Phx. I can make mashed potatoes... I'm also coming down on Tuesday.

I picked up ten pounds of potatoes,six cans of green beans today and Valerie is making gravy, Waldorf salad and southwestern dip.

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lildeb Nov 20, 2011 at 3:23 PM #69

Mike and I will be there also.

Wood Spinner Nov 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM #70

If we need more chairs or tables let me know. I will bring somw down just in case we get to have some thing fried on the next couple of days after Thanksgiving. Even If we can't fish I think my friend can get us flounder and that should make a great fish and chips

Azbeachboy Do you know how to cook them? I now have a great source on cheap shrimp, a friend of ours that we see down there.
SOUNDS GOOD TO ME.

AZ ROB Nov 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM #71

Sorry to say it but life being what it is and sometimes isn't Michelle and I won't be making the trip down. :( I did drop the turkey and deep fryer off with RP. Joe so the deep fried turkey will still go on.

azbeachboy Nov 20, 2011 at 6:24 PM #72

AZ ROB said:
Sorry to say it but life being what it is and sometimes isn't Michelle and I won't be making the trip down. :( I did drop the turkey and deep fryer off with RP. Joe so the deep fried turkey will still go on.

I'm sorry to hear that Rob...There's always next year. I know Chari, Inka and his family won't be down either.

Bill, I'll have five six foot tables and one skinny eight foot serving table. I'm bringing some fold up metal chairs from home. I'll have around fifteen chairs.

Seadweller Nov 20, 2011 at 6:31 PM #73

AZ ROB said:
Sorry to say it but life being what it is and sometimes isn't Michelle and I won't be making the trip down. :( I did drop the turkey and deep fryer off with RP. Joe so the deep fried turkey will still go on.

We're going to miss you two... we'll take pictures, but don't be pissed if there's no leftovers for you... sea U soon...

rockyptjoe Nov 20, 2011 at 7:20 PM #74

I'm bringing down Rob & Michelle's deep fryer and a turkey from them.

I think we have 3 or 4 turkeys ...deep fried with one smoked!!

rockyptjoe Nov 20, 2011 at 7:25 PM #75

I haven't been keeping real good track of what people are bringing...but don't recall anyone mentioning mashed potatoes...or something like that????

Wood Spinner Nov 21, 2011 at 9:56 AM #76

I will bring a couple of small tables and some chairs just in case we need them.

Sure sorry about some of us not going to make it. Try for christmas. Next year for sure.

Seadweller Nov 21, 2011 at 10:02 AM #77

rockyptjoe said:
I haven't been keeping real good track of what people are bringing...but don't recall anyone mentioning smashed potatoes...or something like that????

Barb is making smashed potatoes and a cherry dump cake....

joester Nov 21, 2011 at 10:42 AM #78

we'll miss the folks who aren't able to join us - looks like the weather forecast is agreeable: 68 Thursday, 70 Friday, 73 Sat + Sun.
has there been any talk of a boat trip to Bird Island again this year? I know that the 3 of us would surely like to participate.

playaperro Nov 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM #79

Mark and Chuck, you guys are making a huge dent on the salvation army's thanksgiving dinner roll call..Martha Vasquez is reporting today on channel 4 noon news...

azbeachboy Nov 21, 2011 at 1:33 PM #80

playaperro said:
Mark and Chuck, you guys are making a huge dent on the salvation army's thanksgiving dinner roll call..Martha Vasquez is reporting today on channel 4 noon news...

Playa,
For years I gave away five turkeys every Thanksgiving at the beach. I've had to "change" the way I do things...

rockyptjoe Nov 21, 2011 at 1:41 PM #81

Seadweller said:
Barb is making smashed potatoes and a cherry dump cake....

Ok Mark....you got me....so, what's the diffrence between mashed and smashed? Is it the method of disembodiment?:moon:

Seadweller Nov 21, 2011 at 1:54 PM #82

rockyptjoe said:
Ok Mark....you got me....so, what's the diffrence between mashed and smashed? Is it the method of disembodiment?:moon:

No difference... you say mashed... I say smashed... and the funny part is they're actually whipped and beaten... it's all potato abuse in the end...
Oh the brutality of it all... those poor little potatoes...

Ladyjeeper Nov 21, 2011 at 2:55 PM #83

Lol!

azbeachboy Nov 22, 2011 at 7:25 AM #84

It's time to hit the road... I'll see you all soon! Happy Thanksgiving!

IggyAZ Nov 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM #85

I wish you all a safe trip and have a greater Thanksgiving in RP.
We will be looking forward to the pictures and will definitely plan the trip down with you all in 2012.
We are really sorry we couldn't make it this year.

Iggy in Surprise