Getting there proved to be more challenging than we expected. Just outside of Renno we started to lose lights in the dash board. Lou quickly determined we were dealing with alternator failure and pulled off at the next truck stop. Welcome to Fernley, NV, a dying town just off I-80. Although we were doubtful any of the local auto shops would be open the next day, Sunday, it was unlikely the car would make it the 33 miles back to Reno. With the help of the truck stop tendant we found the nearest hotel, 1.5 miles down the road. As we pulled up to the lobby to get a room the car died, and wouldn't restart. Lucky for us they had a room available and the parking spot was down hill from the lobby. With a little push we rolled the car into the parking spot right in front of our room. Sunday morning we went for a walk about of Fernley. The autoshops were closed, no movie theatre, but they did have a NAPA and it was OPEN. The fellas at NAPA were friendly and helpful, they had the alternator we need, yippy. and gave us the number for "best mechanic in town" that might be per$uaded to install it for us. We were back on the road in an hour and a half.
The first night in Boulder go the week kicked off in the right direction. Graham and Jake also were in town for the week, Alison made some yummy cookies and there was card playing.
Tuesday night Keith hosted a 20 person feast. He cooked up a delicious 7 rib roast! We brought a keg of hard cider and after dessert everyone got their dance party on.
Wednesday we started a little slow but made it to the track for a timed mile. I don't think any one PR'd this time, but Graham and Jake are a fun match to watch.
Thursday, more feasting and merriment! We began the day by participating in the 5km Turkey trot. I borrowed Al's chicken suit, it was a real hit. I was someones hero and met a lot of people fluent in turkey gobbling.
There were 9 of us for dinner, but we could have fed 18. Everything was very tasty. 
Jake wearing his turkey hat and carving the bird. Look at that spread!
Keith made the worlds best stuffing, Lou made layered jello, Mel brought the mac and cheese, Phebe provided appetizers, Marie and Christopher made bacon wrapped scallops, and the rest of us provided support. The pie making turned into an all day thing, lesson learned be sure you have all ingredients before getting started. I love thanksgiving with friends, let's keep it going! Besides getting to hang out with everyone for a long weekend, I really enjoy sharing all our family traditions. Post dinner we played games, cards, hand stand competition, leg wrestling, you know, the usual.
Marie and Christopher getting ready to dig in. Christopher was a little under the weather most of the week, but rallied for the events.
By Friday we were all a little exhausted, but managed to get in a few climbs before Graham and Jake went to the airport. The rest of the weekend was spent lollygagging around a day in Rocky Mt. park and a day in Boulder.
Mel and Lou getting to the tippy top of the peak we climbed in RMNP.
All smiles and winter layers for the Maurer/Horan peeps.We left early Monday back to CA. Lou had a potential contract in San Jose. We spent Tuesday night with Alexis. The contract wasn't suppose to start until tomorrow, so we spent the last three days in S. Oregon turkey hunting. Yesterday we found out Lou will not be working this month so we are back to pure fun for Dec. Check back to see where we end up this month
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