Nov 7-8 Nakatsugawa 中津峡:BBQ Camp - Turkey Maple Trees

[Adam]

To Everyone,

I am touched by the generous offerings you are all providing for one another. It is motivating me to strive even harder to make this occasion as memorable and as silky smooth as possible.

Also, I'm adding a Ride Share section near the top of the Original Post to help organize people arriving by automobile.

hi, me and my girlfriend would like to join !

Hi Wannes, I am truly sorry, but the event is full. I wish I could make an exception but the arrangements have already been made. Please, please join us next time!

Will you post if anyone cancels at the last minute, and a spot opens up?

Hi Makiko. Sure, I can post if someone cancels. I have a good feeling we'll have perfect attendance, but there is always a chance. Shall I put you on a waiting list?

I will go by my van as usual and bring my equipment if needed.

Thank you Takashi! You're the man! Your services are greatly appreciated. Anyone who is still looking for a ride, this is your best option! Let Takashi know below (he reads everything, I know. He may take a day or so to respond). At the moment I accept your offer to bring a thermos, atmospheric lanterns, some camping chairs, and a tall table to use as a wine bar/dessert station next to the bonfire.

Dinner is not complete...

Thank you kind and spunky Tammy, I have sent you an e-mail.

Adam, I couldn't find your email id.

Sorry about that Tanuj, I put my e-mail id under "Sign-up Details" in the Original Post. I'll keep an eye on my inbox.

[karthikleo84]

Hello Adam,

I will bring a thermos and some fruits for the breakfast.

Hello Takashi,

Could I join you in your car to ride to the venue?

Best Regards,

Karthik

[Makiko]

Hi Adam,

Yes, please do put me on the waitlist in case someone cancels.

Thank you.

[Takashi]

a thermos, atmospheric lanterns, some camping chairs, and a tall table to use as a wine bar/dessert station next to the bonfire

I got it.
To karthik,
Welcome aboard.
I will pick you up in front of Kojitsu Sanso Ikebukuro west gate at 9:30 if OK.

[asa]

Hi Adam. I will bring some fruits.
Is there anything else you need?

Hi Takashi. Could you let me ride together in your car too?

[KellyNi]

hi Takashi

Can I grab a ride with luxurious van of yours, I will be there Kojitsu Sanso Ikebukuro west gate at 9:30!
Thanks,
Kelly

[karthikleo84]

a thermos, atmospheric lanterns, some camping chairs, and a tall table to use as a wine bar/dessert station next to the bonfire

I got it.
To karthik,
Welcome aboard.
I will pick you up in front of Kojitsu Sanso Ikebukuro west gate at 9:30 if OK.

Thanks you Takashi!

See you on 7th Nov, 9.30AM near Kojitsu Sanso Ikebukuro west gate.

Karthik

[Adam]

Hi Adam. I will bring some fruits.
Is there anything else you need?

Hi Asa, if you have a large, 1L thermos, that will be helpful (maybe it the water will taste like wine 4 or 5 times after we use it).

[Adam]

Announcement everyone!

Exactly one week until Turkey Maple kick off. You can start counting down the days now. I feel like Santa Cause going over his checklists over and over again. I appreciate everyone reading through all the posts and keeping yourselves informed on all the happenings.



Cabin Crews:
Some joiners have informed me that they have assembled their own cabin crews [Seb, +son, Marco, +wife, Marina] and [Tammy, Mie, Nozomi, Aiko]. If you want to reach out to other members and make your own cabin crew, please do so. You can figure out who your cabin crew will be on your journey to the campground or as soon as you arrive. You will want to store your bags there as soon as you arrive. Asuka and I will sleep in the 6-man cabin and anyone is welcome to stay in there with us.



Arrival Time:
Drivers and bus riders, please try to arrive by 12:30 PM and 2:00. Festivities will begin at about 2:00 and dinner will be served at 3:00. Please do your best to arrive on time. If you are travelling by bus, I suggest catching the bus that drops you off at Nakatsugawa at 11:00. After you drop off your stuff at the camp, you can go explore up or down the road and view some leaves.



Helping Hands:
Everyone is encouraged to collect lots and lots of firewood for the kitchen and bonfire. We also need help setting up and decorating the dinner table. Let's make it Momiji theme this year!



Things to Bring:
Please bring your own fork, spoon and knife.
I have 100 paper cups and 100 paper plates, but I encourage you to bring and use your own plate and mug to help reduce waste.
I still need 1 or 2 more 1L thermoses. Please bring one if you are willing to let me use it.



I am so honored to be your host. I look forward to seeing you.

[Takashi]

asa, kellyNi welcome aboard.

I can bring a few more thermoses. How many do we need?

[aki weston]

Hi Takashi; long time no see! Can me and my girlfriend Miwa catch a ride with you in your van as well?

[Takashi]

Hi Aki,
Yes, it's been already so long.
Of course you can join and ride.
Then, my van is full now.

[Tamara]

Hi All,

Hachiko Team Carpool Time-Route
8:45 Meguro Station
8:50 Ebisu Station
9:00 Shibuya Station
9:10 Harajuku-Meiji Jingu Mae
9:20 Yoyogi
9:25 Shinjuku Station
9:30 Start to GO!

Meeting point so far@
# Shibuya @ Seibu Department-opposite side McDonald’s
# Shinjuku south or Southwest exit @ 7-Eleven ( besides Prestia SMBC) along Koshu Kaido or Route 20

# For carpool members please walk about 2 minutes from this station since I cannot stay longer besides or front of this station. Thank you.

# Car Travel via Chuo Expressway ( I always visiting Kawaguchiko so let’s view the Mt.Fuji, we will take a break about 10:30-11 am and take Brunch ( breakfast/lunch @ Dangozaka Hway parking in Uenohara) before proceeding to Nakatsugawa @ Nakatsugawamura Camping Ground. Approximately before 12:30 pm.

All is well

[asa]

Thank you, Takashi! See you on Saturday.

Adam, I don't have a 1L thermos but will bring 2 smaller thermoses.Adam and Asuka, if it's possible, can I stay with your cabin?

[Adam]

Attention dessert makers!

If you are preparing a dessert, please bring something to cut and serve your dessert with (knife, scoop, etc.). The campground may not have anything useful for us. I wouldn't want your hard work to be smashed by a pair of BBQ tongs. I will provide small paper plates and napkins. Takashi is providing a nice table for desserts. All joiners were asked to bring their own forks (however, I will bring some plastic ones in case people forget).

I can bring a few more thermoses. How many do we need?

We need 5, 1L thermoses in total. I have 1, Karthik has 1. Do you have 3?

Adam, I don't have a 1L thermos but will bring 2 smaller thermoses. Adam and Asuka, if it's possible, can I stay with your cabin?

Asa, if Takashi can provide 3 1L thermoses, then you can leave yours at home. If not, then two small ones will do. Sure, you can join me, Asuka, and Kushal in the 6-person cabin.

All is well

Thanks Team Hachiko, 12:30 sound perfect! Festivities will begin around 1:00, turkeys will go in oil at 2:00, and we'll be eating at 3:00.

[Takashi]

We need 5, 1L thermoses in total. I have 1, Karthik has 1. Do you have 3?

Yes I do.
I'll bring them!

[M. Lee]

Seems like there would be enough food already... Shall I prepare a few games for everyone to join?

[Justink]

Hi Tammy
Am able to please join your car pool? I suspect that shibuya and Shinjuku will be too busy to find a pick up spot so will aim for say Yoyogi if that’s ok?
Looking forward to it
Cheers
Justin

[Adam]

I'll bring them!

Thank you good sir, very helpful!

Shall I prepare a few games for everyone to join?

Thanks Mie. A game or two around the campfire after dinner would be splendid. I have a couple of very simple "team games" to get the festivities started before the big feast.



UPDATE:

Firstly, weather looks awesome! Maybe the best forecast I have had all year. I am usually dodging rain clouds left and right. This weekend is a solid brick of sunshine. Overnight Saturday will be above freezing, not bad for Okuchichibu. But still cold.

Second, I think we'll have good colors. I think the best photos will be downstream from the campground. Inside the river valley and from the old, abandoned roads that go around the tunnels will be nice places to view leaves. We can explore them on Sunday. Driver's watch out for heavy traffic on Saturday... The nice weather might draw crowds. Do your best to arrive by 1:00p.m.

I am moved by all of extra efforts, big and small, being made by everyone in this group. We are bound to have a rich and fulfilling weekend. Don't worry if your creation isn't perfect. Mine certainly won't be, but I'm doing the best I can. I will see you all in one day and a half.

Thursday forecast windy.jpg

[Tamara]

Hi Tammy
Am able to please join your car pool? I suspect that shibuya and Shinjuku will be too busy to find a pick up spot so will aim for say Yoyogi if that’s ok?
Looking forward to it
Cheers
Justin

Yo Justin, Sure! Welcome aboard brother, I’ll pick you up Yoyogi Station in front of Tully’s Cafe besides McDonald’s around 9:20 , ok!! I guess car is FULL enough, we’re ready to go! See you all guys