When we first moved here Thanksgiving was a big deal, but as time wore on, the Gringos who were doing it got tired. So last year, after a couple without, some expats did a smoked turkey at the El Norte watering hole Meiers, $5 a plate, and well it was a success...
110 people RSVP'd to the Second annual Meiers Thanksgiving for the Gringos. Happy Hour on Saturdays is two for one mixed drinks, so he honored that til it was time to eat. A couple people brought sides, three bean salad, cranberry, another gringa brought shrimp cream cheese dip and crackers on all the tables.
Dinner was served around 4, and was well recieved, turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy and steamed carrots, plus the sides I mentioned. Next year I think others said they would be willing to bring more sides, but it was plenty.
One of the resident bakers brought a mixed platter of different dessert breads, and the pumpkin was just the right end to the meal. A nice buzz, a full belly and some time of thanks with new friends and neighbors.
So, as November comes to a close, and cold weather and busy holiday season descends North america, all I can say...Better you than me! I am perfectly happy with my palm trees and 80 degrees. Stay tuned, the adventure continues!
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