A Hart Hall Thanksgiving, Nelson, BC

Just returned from the Kootneys,  British Columbia. We stopped at my sister Theresa's for a Thanksgiving feast. My sister Miranda and her family also joined us.

Theresa recently bought and restored a historical hall. She opened up her Veterinary clinic on part of the main floor and the second floor is dedicated to a massive hall and kitchen--perfect for hosting parties, suppers and dances. Her new clinic is amazing. High ceiling and big windows keep it well lit.

 It is now home to my darling Pyewacket--the cat we rescued from a tree in the forest behind my home (he'd been stranded for a week). I couldn't keep Pyewacket because my bully bog Pablo would probably have killed him. My sister said she'd take him to her clinic and find him a good new home. Well, guess what? Pyewacket wrapped his magic tail around her finger and she could not part with the handsome boy. So , Pywacket is now her clinic cat. I will blog and tell the true, amazing story about finding Pyewacket and our magical connection in an upcoming blog--maybe for Halloween, as he truly is a magical cat.

Enjoy the pictures of our Thanksgiving at Hart Hall. I admit to posting a few comical comments under a couple of the pics--I couldn't resist. I wanted to keep going, but thought I might offend, so there are only a few joke captions. 

The meal was perfection: 3 antibiotic-free free-range turkeys, appetizers, casseroles, veggies,stuffing,desserts, lots of beverages. My sister catered it herself! She cooked everything for 60 people! This is a woman who works full time at her vet practice and manages all Hall tenants and activities. 

The night included a talent segment. I have many pics of some of the acts.  My talent was to lead  the Thanksgiving guests to dance the Bachata to a song by John Lennon, Stand By Me. Too bad I was dancing and couldn't get a pic of that--everyone danced! It was great. I wish I lived in Nelson, Hart Hall would be shaking with my Zumba classes every night.

*If you enjoy my blog, please send a vote my way. Click on the Circle of Mom's button in the top right corner of this page and scroll down to vote for Modernista Mama. You can vote once a day until contest closes on OCT 11--only 3 days left to vote!
Thank-you to all those kind souls who have been diligently voting for me :)

Why yes, the butcher was out of turkey. However, the moose was a nice price.
Another bottle of vodka in the punch, no one will be the wiser .

Hart Hall? I thought it said Halston Hall. I'm here to see his spring collection.

Something's cooking, but what?

Whoot-whoot! The fruit punch is amazing!

Kelowna girls.

The party's getting started...

And how...

The kid has obviously not sampled the punch yet... 

John, lost in a sea of young women, contemplates his political speech for talent time.

Get this woman some punch, and quickly!

Behind the scenes at Hart Hall...

Paul, Kyran and friends agree: that was awesome punch.

Watching the talent show...

Artemis and Pip

Nem and Tabs do a spoof on a Taylor Swift video.

Tabs and Rascal (her sax).

Nem and her violin.

Don't Stop Believing!

Justin Bieber for Prime Minister!
Bieber? I was talking about Trudeau!

Hart Hall at Thanksgiving.

Hart Hall

John Lennon really got them going...

Captain America has got to go...and bad.

The Queen and King of the ball make their appearance. Joop really needed a drink. 

Blink and you'll miss me.

He thinks I'm pretty without any make-up on...

Carol and Kyran jamming. Artemis wants to sing...

Artemis and her back-up band.

Mist and Pip

Peter on top of the clean-up.

A Hart Family Thanksgiving

 A weekend of fun with my family. The Hart's gathered in Kelowna, B.C. this Thanksgiving weekend for fun and work. The work was attempting to put new hardwood on our stairs. Unfortunately we could not finish the job as we need more mill work done and the shop is not open until tomorrow. The fun involved family feasting and parties. My sister Catherine and her family and my nephew Kyran were the only members missing this weekend and they were indeed missed. Much fun.

The company has returned to their homes and now it is back to work for everyone. I was up in the night with a sick Tabitha (she ate too much whip cream). So, I slept in. I will lift weights and dance tonight.
 I am working on my final thesis as a whole revision. My committee has assured me this will be their last reading.
Want to watch this French film I have been excited to see--a thriller. So far I have had no time for any movie watching this week. Perhaps if I can keep my eyes open past 9 p.m....
I have only recently managed to meditate in the evenings again after a break all summer long. It is hard to do it all. Evenings I must choose: meditate, read or foreign film.

 I want to have a party. My idea has been poo-pooed by Peter. Though, my girls think it sounds great! I wanted to have a Trani Party--dress as the opposite sex party. Peter and John assured me most guys will refuse to dress as women. Thus, I will change the theme. I want to dress up as Salvador Dali--I want to wear that long, crazy mustachio. Perhaps dress as you favorite artist party instead.

Looking to rent a studio downtown. Kelowna has no artist studio co-ops. Basically, I will carving a small space myself. Not easy so far.

Pippi and Artemis, Ebony and Ivory

Beautiful Girls: Anemone, Mistaya, Tabitha, Artemisia and Penelope

Tabs, Theresa and Mist

My Happy Parents

Miranda and Artemis

Happy Theresa

Mist and Peter

John Jr. and Miranda in Their Kitchen

Peter, Mist and Nem

Peter,  Mist, Nem, Tabs and Joop

Me and My Dad

Artemis and Pippi Setting the Table for the Thanksgiving Feast

Nem and Tabs

Joop and Theresa

Me and My Mom

Nem and Joop

Mist and Tabs

Artemis and Pip as a Creeper and a Vampire

John, Pip, Joop and Theresa

The Feast

The Feast Table

Anemone: Thankful that she won at Monopoly against  the "so called" world Monopoly Champion (Granddad)
Artemis: Thankful for friends and family
Pip: Thankful for dogs
Tabs: Thankful we all live in Canada
Mist: Thankful for Music
Melissa: Dance
Theresa: Thankful for interaction
Peter: Family
Joop: Thankful he came to Kelowna this weekend instead of Spokane, Washington.
Miranda: The Beautiful Day
John Jr.: Family Togetherness
Sandra:Health
John Sr.: Thankful for Sephen Harper's commitment to build more jails to house the criminals of unreported crimes (this is a family joke based on Harper's idiotic words last week).  

A Canadian Tanksgiving Feast

No Thanksgiving is Complete Without a Visit From Zombie Children

Pip and Artemis as Vampire and Creeper

The Johns

Granny, Mist and Peter

Vampire and Creeper Eating Their Own Veins

Artemis and Pip's Dramatic Performance

Tabs whipping 2 L of whip cream (we were all wondering why the electric mixer sound never stopped--Tabs had taken it upon herself to whip all 2 L!)

A Successful  Hart Ponder--Attempting to Ponder the Universe as One

An Unsuccessful Group Ponder

Tabs Trying Her Creation: Pumpkin Pie and Whip Cream. ( I am sad to say she threw this all up at 1 a.m. And her dear Mommy (me)  had to clean it all up)

Miranda on John Jr.'s Knee

Dance Concert Time! Dancing to Pitbull's Pause. The Little Girls Were All Amazing Dancers.