Boston area

The URL for Salem Christmas is a dead link. Try this one: http://christmasinsalem.org/

The opening page picture includes my ancestral home! It was sold in 1962 when my great-grandmother died. Most of the contents of the house were donated to the MFA, Salem Historic group or what is now the Peabody Essex museum. Each family member was allowed to take three items, not designated of historic signifigance, for their own personal use. Since I was only a toddler, my mother selected my items.

I will not be joining you in December. Sorry. My idea of a nightmare is to be anywhere near a mall during the month of December. Just getting off Route 3 that time of year on a weekend can take an hour!

Enjoy your gathering. Maybe I will head to Salem. That would be rather fun!

*susan* 

Not sure why the GlenView link didn't come out as a link!

OK, I do like the Glenview better.  OG is usually a long waiting time.

Let's do it!!! 

I cannot make it on Dec 4th. We are having a birthday party for my son. Perhaps next time.

Can I come?  I'm in Rhode Island, but I lived in Boston once

The more the merrier.

So far I have 6 yes's for the Glenview Lounge.  Are we still going there instead?

Deborye yes Christine19
Luv RVing yes susan02143 no
Haltsaluteatx no glostagirl no
Hauntie yes Laurie08
Morgan513 yes kezzie62
Misswim christine19
3girls nativemainer
June2268 fire-dancer
Mardibra kerri72
LuLu GirlFriday
Snoopy73 Daydreamernh
JoyceK grammytotheboys
Keno41 leighsa
Mrsb45 makraz no
Bedo yes
Msjag yes

Hauntie - yes that is the place.

I have an Christmas party on that weekend but I don't know if it's on sturday or Sunday! I really hope I can make it. I would love to see those of you I've met before and to meet those of you I haven't. I let you know ASAP.

I'm making up my grocery list for Thanksgiving.  I will have at least 11 guests.  I think a 20lb turkey will do.

I'll do my cranberry sauce a few days ahead.

I'm going to make a Cornbread & Apple Stuffing

Rosemary-Sage Roast Turkey

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

For a different twist:

Maple Ginger Roasted Autumn Vegetables from the Food & Wine Magazine.

Pumpkin Pie and Swedish Apple Pie.

My DD Rebekah will arrive the day B4 Thanksgiving to help.

My Aunt and Sister will make other dishes.

I like setting the table a day or two B4 also, that way I can make sure everything is there. 

I am working that weekend but will try to switch will let u know

Deb - if you're comfortable with Glenview, then I think it's a go unless someone has a different thought.  We're probably the only ones that have been there except Joyce - she has been there once with us.

I'm very comfortable with the Glenview.

I have 8 yes and 1 maybe

248 Princeton St, North Chelmsford, 01824, it is not too far off of route 3. You have to get on the Drumhill Rotary, but it's just half way around if you are coming from the south.  If you are coming from the north, I would try hopping on route 3A.