Mock Thanksgiving

The Mock Thanksgiving began with lots of toting, and re-organizing... Just like the first day of co-op we had a blunder to tackle! The location of our Plymouth Settlement was moved back about 1/4 mile on the 200 acre farm we were privy too. And if our dwellings moved, so then the table of blessings.

It was not planned this way. We were suppose to have our dwellings in the woods and on the edge of the woods our table of blessing would be in the open field overlooking spectacular mountain views. Oh, sigh... it is good to be flexible when working with a group of people : )

Anyways the gas grill (to keep the Brunswick stew hot) had to be moved along w/ two portable saw horse plywood tables. Thank goodness Treasure Hunter was on site, along with a helping hand from a nice young man, to move all of that to our new site.

So there we were nestled among the trees with gray skies overhead and a breeze that said "no fire" especially amidst all the leaves. Brrrr.... The fleece capes that I made at the last minute were not darned with fancy decorations, but they sure were warm. Our dwellings were up in no time. We had several tee pee's, a long house and a pilgrim hut. Then it was time to EAT!

There was so much delicious food before us. The spread included authentic dishes and some more modern selections. I enjoyed ham, biscuits, sweet potato pie, apple crumb, crab dip, green bean casserole, corn bread. We enjoyed our feast on our modern porch chairs in front of our tee pee that was filled with little girlies : ) Sweetness attracted all the gals with her very large and accommodating tee pee her daddy constructed

We no longer wiped our mouths clean when the Monachan Indian began her demonstration. Yes, we had a *real* Indian amongst us. She was so very nice and explained in brief detail the lives of the Indians that lived in our area. She also talked of how her tribe recently visited England. Although they did not see the Queen while visiting, the Queen visited Jamestown and scheduled a visit to this tribe on her itenerary.

The Indian (Sue) displayed her collection of furs including an entire bear fur with head attached, badger, fox... and her seashell, and corn necklaces. And a turkey foot. . . She also assisted the children in shooting a bow and arrow and a blow gun.

Time's up... it's 2:00 and time to go? What's this? They're cleaning up and clearing out? But, but, but... I haven't said hello to everyone! I'm still having fun. But it was COLD!

Reflecting on our Mock Thanksgiving I am trying to come up with words that could express my thankfulness to each and everyone in our HS group. For all the planning, calling, running around, to just being there to share in this special time. And for those who could not make it you were missed!!!!!

My only regret was not being able to talk with you more and get to know some of the other members better. I look forward to helping plan next year's Mock Thanksgiving. For now! I am anxiously anticipating the International Dinner!!!!

All in all my heart is full of gratitude for these precious people who made our Thanksgiving more special and I Thank GOD for all the wonderful people who make up our Homeschool Family.