A Thanksgiving Hat Trick

It has been months since I haven’t had packing on my mind, a continent to think about. I had a hat trick Thanksgiving weekend, connected with family and friends in a huge way, far beyond just the TG big meal. TG day was fantastic and just got me revved up. Friday night I went to one of my favorite places in Kingston, Ugly Gus’s to hook up with one of my oldest friends Laurie G to meet her new man. He was a great guy and her excitement about him was contagious. If I want to run into anyone it is usually done best at Gus’s, it is a local institution, and Steve the best tender in the world keeps me updated on all missed while on walkabouts.

Saturday night was just as great as some old and new friends came over to my house for a little dinner. One of my favorite places in the world is at the old farm table in front of the fireplace here in Cottekill. Cooking and chatter fill the hours and bottles of wine go down like dead soldiers, warmth prevails and stories unfold. I get a massive kick as guests check out the new photos hung and pieces dragged from around the world get a going over out. I am constantly reminded how lucky I am to see so many places in the world, I am just as lucky to have the people I love come around. I got a lot of catching up to do.