[QUOTE=Lily&Me;1549790]I have decided I want to camp with Landshark, and share a meal with them.
I will put on especially pretty clothes, full make-up, and bring whatever bread, dessert or side they wish.
Seriously.....altho I will not be carrying fine tableware and table cloths, there is something very appealing about that formality.
Reminds me of nice restaraunts with sweet hubby, also the train trip to and from Seattle, WA.....a sleeping car included meals in the dining car, complete with tablecloth, proper flatware, glasses, and uniformed waiters.
Streaming thru the countryside at dusk, dressed for dinner, nice glass of wine in hand......one of the best trips ever.
Maggie, you are welcome to dine with us anytime--we would love to enjoy your company. I can't promise great food, but it will be served on great dishes!
You mention the train: we took the Eastern & Orient Express from Bangkok to Singapore several years ago and it was the absolute height of luxury--everyone dressed for dinner (adv lit specified no t-shirts, no jeans on board), all food freshly prepared, exquisite service, beveled glass in the tiny shower in our sleeper--it felt like we were in a Bogart movie. Given the quality of Airstreams, we try to replicate that feeling of luxury whenever we can on the 34'. However, in the smaller trailers, we can't manage that so are happy with less formal settings, although we still detest eating on paper and use it only as a last resort.
Vivian