Guestbook: Fall Suppers of the Northern Plains There are currently 3 messages. There have been 377 visits since 2007-09-23 This page was last accessed on 2008-07-23 Message Number: 3 Private Message for guestbook owner - See control panel Message Number: 2 - Sunday, September 23, 2007 19:17:48 PDT - [IP = 12.15.100.122] Name: Suzzanne Kelley What fall supper have you attended?: St. Helena's Catholic Church, Ellendale Where are you from?: West Fargo Comments: Today we stood out front of St. Helena's taking photos, sizing up the satisfied customers as they departed, and watching to see where to enter what turned out to be a fabulous family-style feed. We started with salads--shredded lettuce, pasta, fresh fruit, and jello--which we took to tables where eight and more were seated. As we ate, we met new friends--some from the area, some (like us) who had to drive a bit to get here. Our empty plates were cleared by attentive and congenial hosts--young and not-so-young (but all good looking!)--and then the platters and bowls were brought in: turkey piled high, dressing, (real) mashed potatoes, rolls & butter, and side-dishes of gravy and cranberry sauce. We helped ourselves to generous portions and cleaned our plates. Although we were plenty full, there were offerings of pie: the season's first pumpkin, chocolate, blueberry, apple, sour cream & raisen--who could resist! Hot coffee was offered, received, and sipped as we sat back to hear tall tales from our co-diners. We were full as ticks, and thought we'd never be hungry again, but writing this now makes me want to go back for just a wee bit more of that tender turkey. Fall suppers--they're a good thing. Message Number: 1 - Sunday, September 23, 2007 18:54:39 PDT - [IP = 12.15.100.122] Name: Tom Isern What fall supper have you attended?: Many! Where are you from?: North Dakota State University Comments: This guestbook for fall suppers of the northern plains is set up on 23 September 2007 as a place for lovers of the fall supper tradition to express their appreciation to all those community workers who perpetuate this distinctive tradition across our land. When you attend a fall supper, post a report here!