We received the following email today. It is an INVITE to our Thanksgiving Festivities! Only my family would have the creative energies to pen such a thing. You can hardly imagine the goings on AT these actual gatherings. It should be noted, that only 3 out of 9 of my mother's siblings families are represented. This is going to be good...
The air is brisk, sky azure blue, leaves brilliant with color.
Let’s gather to give Praise and Glory to the Creator
of all good things!
The pleasure of your company is requested at Dixie Gobble 2008
We are delighted you will be joining us and pleased to provide you with some of the finest accommodations in historic Alpharetta, Georgia - first city on the Chattahoochee River!
Accommodations:
Villa San Haupt
Classy but not constrictive…..This two-story villa in Alpharetta’s scenic north hills region overlooks Bowen Piazza de Sales Center, beautifully appointed gardens and a 30 meter pool with really, really cool giant mushroom fountain. Accommodations offer a mix of contemporary and traditional Florentine decor, along with TVs, private children’s quarters and Internet access. Complimentary buffet breakfasts, comfortable sitting areas, and a loft lounge provide an intimate and inviting ambience. This hotel has an extensive “enfants” art collection, an elegant open-air entry with grand stair case leading to a antique, ruff-hewn futon and much more.
Reservations have been secured for the following families. Check-in begins Wednesday, November 25th:
The Family Price
The Family Eveland
The Family Campbell
Palais De La Brinton:
Sumptuous but not stuffy…tucked away in the Village of Henderson between Alpharetta Hwy and Historic Cumming Street, nestles .129 acres of manicured gardens and fragrant pinewoods surrounding this famed hotel. Originally built in 1997, this glamorous hotel is located in Alpharetta’s exclusive Carré d'Or district just steps from Jumpin Jacks, the One Star Ranch and near the city center. Combining classic elegance with modern touches, 3 guest rooms and suites feature garden views, 600 count Egyptian cotton sheets, designer toiletries and occasional root vegetables. Additional perks include voluptuous sitting areas, TVs with pay movies, Wireless Internet access, tiled bathrooms and extremely strong coffee.
Reservations have been secured for the following families. Check-in begins Wednesday, November 25th:
Grand Dame Batticus
The Family Braun
The Family Brinton
Boy
Scott the Drifter
RuRu the Magical Dragon Fly
Onion Bug
Sweet note:
Reservations have been confirmed and cannot be altered without verbal or written consent of the BOTH proprietress’: Hotlanta Haus Frau and DixiTree.
Eats:
We look forward to our traditional Italian blow-out Wednesday evening which will be hosted this year at Villa San Hautp! Lizard, Tree and Grandma Bat will be preparing the scrumpt-u-licous victuals!
Thursday Thanksgiving feast will be provided by Tree, Regina and Grandma Bat. We are targeting an early evening dinner and expect to have loads of you in-and-out of both houses for fun, food and frolic. See below for details on inter-meal munchables!!!
Friday night dinner will be provided by Gobble Teams (see below) as we bust out the first annual RIB & Chili cook-off. Side Dishes will be prepared by lay-team members throughout the day and will be made available to the all participants after GAME is called. Grandma Bat is Master Judge. It is our understanding she can be bribed with Frequent Flyer Miles or cheese.
Dinner, dinner, dinner, wha….notice a theme here? Your respective proprietress’ look forward to hosting fab-u-licous continental breakfasts. If you are lookin’ to graze between breakfast and dinner, feel free to bring your favorite snackin’ food or lunchables!! Alpharetta offers FABU markets and we LOVE to hit Harry’s and Whole Foods for ad-hoc cravings!!! Will we ever go without??? NO!
Libations and Spirits:
Wine will be graciously provided by Bad Myron and Rufflebutt and it goes without saying that juice, milk, soft drinks will flow freely. That said, if you have a hankerin’ for something more “spirited” you are on your own!! We where hoping the MEN could provide the BEER – but I’m sure with a bit of sweet-talk, you could get Monique and Emily to pitch in!!!
Gobble Games:
Competition is key to healthy family dynamics and just plain fun. Team assignments, uniform shirts, activities and Rules Of Engagement will be disseminated upon check-in. Bed-wetters are NOT welcome!
I think that does it for now. Hous Frau or DixiTree will follow-up with their respective house guests for details specific to their personal home-making needs.
FOUR GENERATIONS under one roof? How Blessed are we?
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Wow...this is hilarious. It sounds like yall could have a holiday comedy written about your family. Sounds like so much fun! Will you be running another half marathon this year Siesta?
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