I answered the call for a "Service Opportunity" this evening after a wonderful meal of pasta, maranara and clam sauces, sauteed mushrooms, and Ceasear salad. An opening in the evening daily jobs required an extra hand in the kitchen doing "Post-Pots", cleaning the large trays, pots, colanders, spatulas, wooden cutting blocks, and other kitchen equipment used to prepare the meal. I rose to the occasion and joined Hanna at the large triple sink. This was my first time on Post-Pots as I have usually been assigned a daily job after breakfast of loading or unloading the dish washing machine with cups, plates, flatware, etc. It was a nice change and I had the opportunity to interact with the cooks as they began preparations for our Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday.
I don't know the count for the number of people attending our celebrated meal of gratitude, but the count must be a large one, as I watched the kitchen staff dress and stuff 210 lbs of free-range organic turkey ... 7 - 30 lb. birds to be exact. Here are a few photos ...
I'm not sure when or for how long the turkeys will need to roast, but I do know we are going to need a mountain of mashed potatoes and a boat load of gravy to go with. Of course, a vegan/vegetarian option is always available with every meal.
My evening followed with attending a lecture by one of our visiting British Friend in Residence and her talk on Nurturing the Spirituality in Children, based on her work and writings in England.
Another quite full day here at Pendle Hill.
In need of your own time away for quiet reflection and respite ?? Consider joining us for one of three New Year's retreat workshops ... http://pendlehill.org/workshops/themes/newyear ... I would welcome familiar faces anytime.
I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!
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