Family Gathering
Heidi and the Onkens
A family visit over the holidays — Heidi (Joshua's sister) and the Onkens, as in December 2026.
Date
Saturday, December 18 – Tuesday, December 28, 2027 · All day
Time
All day, Dec 18–28 (departs Dec 28)
Central time.
Host
Owner
Capacity & guests
TBD
RSVP not open yet
Overlaps Sheree’s Birthday Celebration (Dec 18) and Christmas Eve/Day at Home.
Highlights
- Family visit, December 18–28, 2027 (departure Dec 28)
Details
Agenda
- DailyTime together at home; shared meals
Staffing
| Role | Slots | Shift | Status | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest rooms & linens | 1 | Before Dec 18 | Open · unassigned | Rooms ready, towels and linens |
| Meals & groceries | 1–2 | Dec 18–28 | Open · unassigned | Shopping, shared meals, allergen needs |
| Cleanup | 1 | Dec 28–29 | Open · unassigned | Reset rooms and kitchen |
3–4 estimated role slots
Open staffing calendarVenue · equipment · food · access
- Venue & access:
- At home; no address listed.
- Equipment:
- Guest rooms, linens, towels.
- Food:
- Shared meals; dietary needs gathered privately.
Weather fallback
Winter weather: indoor plans; check travel conditions.
Safety & operations
Access & arrival
- Accessible routes, toilets, quiet space and changing areas
- Parking capacity to arrange (no new address listed)
- Arrival, departure and ride pickup plan; keep emergency vehicle access clear
- Neighbor / noise end-time approval
Site & equipment
- Lighting and cable safety
- Towels, cleaning, dry mats
- Bins, recycling and waste haul-off
- Realistic setup/cleanup, staff breaks and backup availability
Food & drink
- Water and hydration stations
- Dietary and allergen labeling
- Safe food handling, cold storage, handwashing
- Cleanliness of both kitchens; grill and fire supervision
- No alcohol while swimming, boating or supervising water; BYO policy subject to host/venue rules
Water zones
- Open only with qualified coverage and designated watcher duties
- Life jackets for boating and appropriate natural-water use
- Rescue equipment, communications, first aid and AED plan
- Ratios, capacity, operating temperatures and durations set by qualified providers / site review
Breathwork & thermal
- Breathwork on dry land only, fully separate from water
- No hyperventilation or breath holds in or near water; gentler opt-out offered
- Thermal participation optional; provider screening and individual medical clearance where appropriate
- No fixed 'safe' heat/cold protocol is stated
Weather
- Checks at 72h, 24h and day-of by a named future safety lead
- Any thunder/lightning clears outdoor/water zones to substantial indoor shelter or hardtop vehicle (tents/open shelters are not safe)
- Resume only per qualified lead and official guidance
- Heavy rain, high wind, poor visibility, cold/wind chill or unsafe paths → indoor plan or postponement; thresholds set by qualified operator
Ice & night options
- Winter ice options default closed; lake ice is never treated as safe
- Night hot springs skipped unless conditions, qualified staffing and lighting are all approved; lounge is an equal option
Staffing rules
- Safety roles cannot be filled by generic volunteers
- Counts shown are preliminary non-safety slots — not safe guest capacity or legal sufficiency
- One person cannot cover two simultaneous roles without explicit non-overlapping shifts
- No named assignee except owner-requested Carl and John Moore (availability to confirm)
Checklist
| Phase | Task | Owner | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ Pre-event | Approve scope, date, audience, venue, access and capacity | Owner | T−8 to 6 weeks |
| ☐ Pre-event | Request provider quotes (only after scope approval); confirm safety, insurance, permissions and weather alternative | Event lead (unassigned) | T−4 weeks |
| ☐ Pre-event | Provisional staffing, menus, accessibility and dietary needs (gathered privately) | Event lead (unassigned) | T−2 weeks |
| ☐ Pre-event | Owner go/no-go before any invitation is issued separately; keep assignments and contact sheet private | Owner | T−7 days |
| ☐ Pre-event | Recheck conditions, forecasts and vendors | Future safety lead (unassigned) | T−72h and T−24h |
| ☐ Day-of | Staff sign-in; incident, rescue and emergency briefing | Event lead (unassigned) | Before doors |
| ☐ Day-of | Inspect every zone (routes, lighting, cables, kitchens, wet areas) | Future safety lead (unassigned) | Before doors |
| ☐ Post-event | Incident log, cleanup sign-off, accounting and debrief | Event lead (unassigned) | T+1 day |
| ☐ Post-event | Record lessons learned | Event lead (unassigned) | T+3 days |
| ☐ Pre-event | Confirm household plans, food and any visiting guests privately | Owner | T−2 weeks |
Budget
| Bucket | Estimate | Quote | Approved | Actual | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue / equipment | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Food / drink | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Performers / facilitators | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Staffing | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Qualified safety coverage | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Cleaning / waste | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Weather contingency / transport | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Permits / insurance (where applicable) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
| Contingency | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Open |
Open decisions
Sources
- OPM — Federal holidays 2027 Memorial Day May 31; Labor Day Sep 6; Independence Day Jul 4, observed Mon Jul 5.
- SoFi Stadium — Super Bowl LXI Official date Sunday, Feb 14, 2027. Our party starts 17:00 Central.
- Minnesota DNR — Ice safety Ice is never 100% safe; no thickness proves an event safe.
- CDC — Drowning prevention Dedicated supervision, life jackets, no alcohol, no hyperventilation/breath-holding in water.
- National Weather Service — Lightning outdoors No outdoor place is safe in a thunderstorm; get to substantial shelter.