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Title: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 12:14:37 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes did the Turkey Trot and gave thanks, and now it is time for you to post until the Thanksgiving cows come home.
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Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 12:15:22 AM
And the word of the day is: CONVIVIUM!
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Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 12:16:15 AM
Welcome 251 GUESTS! Who ARE you people?
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 23, 2023, 12:33:54 AM
Notes thanked. Given.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 23, 2023, 12:34:37 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, dear HHW folk!
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 23, 2023, 12:37:11 AM
George, Canadian thanksgiving is similar but not as big a deal. Happens in October. They get together with family and eat. I do notice that they still jump onto the US Black Friday sales bandwagon.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 12:43:02 AM
Thanks, Rodzinski.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 12:50:24 AM
 
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 12:59:34 AM
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 23, 2023, 04:25:21 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 23, 2023, 04:27:20 AM
I slept well until the alarm rang, It was black as pitch outside, and I thought it was awfully dark for 6:20, the time I set the alarm for last night. Well, I forgot to turn off the alarm for 5:40. I was not amused.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 23, 2023, 04:28:14 AM
I dreamed that for some mysterious reason I and a group of travelers was quarantined in Buckingham Palace. The royal family was rude.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 23, 2023, 04:33:57 AM
I plan to work on the Mattress songs most of the day. Around 3:00, Thanksgiving dinner is arriving from Cafe Viand, courtesy of Joshie and John Bell.

I have much to be thankful, although at least one of the three big events I was hoping to close the year may have fallen through, and I still have no idea what's going on with an Annabelle & Thatch publication date.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 23, 2023, 04:37:56 AM
I can't say I have my health, but I am very thankful for HHW and the many friends I've made here, my brother Randy and his wonderful wife JoAnn, the friends I do not see as much as I'd like, the fact that I'm still working,  and that Annabelle, Stella, and Thatch are in good health.
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 05:27:11 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for this here site and the many good friends I've made here.

I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately and will try to rectify that
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 05:28:28 AM
But not today as I'll be cooking the Thanksgiving meal and must pack up all the supplies and head over to moms
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 05:28:49 AM
But first I'll wordle
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 05:30:40 AM
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Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: ChasSmith on November 23, 2023, 05:43:23 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 23, 2023, 05:45:11 AM
I guess I'm a little behind, too, because I don't know what time we're expected to show up at the Vixes' for dinner.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 23, 2023, 05:50:38 AM
Best to everyone!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 23, 2023, 05:52:45 AM
In the meantime, we're doing something different, just this time. We're bringing in a completely prepared meal - from Stew Leonard's. Full turkey and all. But no prep, no cooking, just some reheating. It'll be fun.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 23, 2023, 05:53:12 AM
I will be riding with my cousin Butch and his fiancee Sharon to Simpsonville SC to the home of Butch's daughter Ashley (my favorite first cousin, once removed), to enjoy Thanksgiving with her and her family (four boys plus husband Clay Keller).

The trip is about 90 minutes each way.  I am providing iced tea -- both sweet and unsweet.

Despite my protests that I know how to cook, I get relegated to bring tea or rolls or ice..like I have no skills of any kind.

Oh, well!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 23, 2023, 05:56:46 AM
The parade is on. I don't give it my full close attention, but I enjoy it for a while.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 23, 2023, 06:00:20 AM
A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL'A Y'ALL!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 23, 2023, 06:17:15 AM
Wonderful Thanksgiving Day to all!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 23, 2023, 06:17:42 AM
Wonderful food photos and discussions last night.

Everything looked so good.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 23, 2023, 06:18:32 AM
I am not a celebration type of person, so nothing special planned today......

Safe travels for all who are taking to their cars.....and fun vibes for all!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 23, 2023, 06:18:50 AM
Not sure what I will be eating today.  Time will tell.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 23, 2023, 06:19:15 AM
I will probably finish off the meat loaf......if it doesn't finish me off first.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 23, 2023, 06:19:26 AM
Thanksgiving Page Two.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 06:20:32 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 06:20:49 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 06:22:16 AM
I’m grateful for every one of you, my HHW family, as well as my real family and my dance family.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 06:24:09 AM
For dinner today, I am going to Joy’s house for Chinese hot pot. We’ll be cooking up beef tenderloin, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, tofu, cabbage and more.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:10:53 AM
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:11:04 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:11:22 AM
I slept until 8:30am. It's a Thanksgiving miracle.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:11:54 AM
I'm normally up around 4:00am.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:12:43 AM
Is it a cranberry curd tart, DR John G.?
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:13:16 AM
Every year I see that NY Times recipe, and think that I really want to try it.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:15:02 AM
Now, that's a tart tart!
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:16:01 AM
And, speaking of desserts...    [click to embiggen]
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:29:39 AM
 :)
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Post by: Matthew on November 23, 2023, 07:42:38 AM
Good Morning!  It's Turkey-Lurkey-Time!!!

Turkey is covered in Martha Stewarts herb butter compound.  Going over to my brothers now.  Then, off to Mass!
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:03:04 AM
You are always on the go, DR Matthew! More power to ya.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:03:51 AM
"I'm givin' y'all the bird! Now who wants a leg?"
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:09:11 AM
A very happy Catsgiving to you all!
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 08:18:43 AM
Is it a cranberry curd tart, DR John G.?

Blackberry almond.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 08:30:18 AM
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 08:45:48 AM
I have made that cranberry curd tart, Singdaw. It’s quite delicious.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:49:42 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 09:06:34 AM
 :)
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Post by: Ginny on November 23, 2023, 09:31:32 AM
Thanksgiving afternoon greetings!  We had 2 Spectrum guys here this morning getting our TV and wi-fi set up.  They were finished in time for us to see the Macy’s parade.
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Post by: Ginny on November 23, 2023, 09:33:39 AM
In the meantime, we're doing something different, just this time. We're bringing in a completely prepared meal - from Stew Leonard's. Full turkey and all. But no prep, no cooking, just some reheating. It'll be fun.

Same here, DR ChasSmith, but ours is from Bob Evans.  We ordered dinner for 4 so we’ll have leftovers.
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Post by: KevinH on November 23, 2023, 09:39:51 AM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on November 23, 2023, 09:40:04 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Post by: KevinH on November 23, 2023, 09:40:35 AM
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Congrats, DR vixmom!
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Post by: KevinH on November 23, 2023, 09:40:47 AM
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 09:50:34 AM
From DR Singdaw:

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If I attempted a pumpkin roll, I imagine the cake would crack into a million pieces when I tried to roll it.

The cake stays moist as you roll it in a cloth and let it cool rolled for half an hour.  Unroll it, spread in the cream cheese mix, and roll it back up.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 09:52:15 AM
From John:

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Here’s one for the after-dinner drink I had tonight. Take Amaro Nonino and pour it over ice. Serve. Drink. Enjoy.

That sounds very easy, thanks for sharing :)

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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 09:52:41 AM
From DR John:

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It made me happy.

;D
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 09:55:20 AM
Good WC vibes for DR Matthew!
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:02:39 AM
DR Rodzinski, are you going into Canada for your special lunch today?  I think it is a perfect way to celebrate a day of things we are thankful for.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:09:40 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, dear HHW folk!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:10:07 AM

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Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:10:54 AM
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Congrats!
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:11:37 AM
Best to everyone!!

Thank you though we won't be eating turkey.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:12:33 AM
I will be riding with my cousin Butch and his fiancee Sharon to Simpsonville SC to the home of Butch's daughter Ashley (my favorite first cousin, once removed), to enjoy Thanksgiving with her and her family (four boys plus husband Clay Keller).

The trip is about 90 minutes each way.  I am providing iced tea -- both sweet and unsweet.

Despite my protests that I know how to cook, I get relegated to bring tea or rolls or ice..like I have no skills of any kind.

Oh, well!!

LOL.  Enjoy your family time.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:12:47 AM
A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL'A Y'ALL!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:13:22 AM
The parade is on. I don't give it my full close attention, but I enjoy it for a while.

I remember as a child watching it with my sister.  Now I tend to forget there is one.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:14:07 AM
Wonderful Thanksgiving Day to all!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:14:32 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:15:45 AM
I slept until 8:30am. It's a Thanksgiving miracle.

That is a miracle.  Yesterday I was amazed that I woke up at 7:45, but then I didn't fall asleep until 2:00 or later.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:16:26 AM
:)

;D
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:17:49 AM
Thanksgiving afternoon greetings!  We had 2 Spectrum guys here this morning getting our TV and wi-fi set up.  They were finished in time for us to see the Macy’s parade.

Wow, that was nice of them to work today.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:18:11 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:18:23 AM
Wordle:  3/6

Nice.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 10:21:21 AM
I would gladly have Mexican food on Thanksgiving.  I am surprised there aren't restaurants in the area with special set meals today, not that I would go to those as they usually don't offer much for vegetarians.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:31:11 AM
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Congrats, Vixmom!
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:39:12 AM
I will probably finish off the meat loaf......if it doesn't finish me off first.

I've never really liked turkey, so my mom is making me a mini meatloaf.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:39:28 AM
She actually made these a while ago, but froze them before cooking, so all she has to do is cook it, and probably can do it at the same time as the turkey. 
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:39:52 AM
My sister and her daughter are vegetarian, so she (my sister) is preparing "field roast" for them...and anyone else who even just wants to try it.

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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:40:42 AM
And there will be various and other items to consume. :)
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:41:33 AM
I will be riding with my cousin Butch and his fiancee Sharon to Simpsonville SC to the home of Butch's daughter Ashley (my favorite first cousin, once removed), to enjoy Thanksgiving with her and her family (four boys plus husband Clay Keller).

The trip is about 90 minutes each way.  I am providing iced tea -- both sweet and unsweet.

Despite my protests that I know how to cook, I get relegated to bring tea or rolls or ice..like I have no skills of any kind.

Oh, well!!

I'm bringing various sodas.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:42:24 AM
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;D
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:52:15 AM
And, speaking of desserts...    [click to embiggen]

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19716)

Very interesting!  I had no idea.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:52:51 AM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19718)

:))
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:53:51 AM
A very happy Catsgiving to you all!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19722)

That's great! ;D
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:55:00 AM
:)

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Sweet!
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:56:19 AM
PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 10:56:28 AM
From DR Singdaw:

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If I attempted a pumpkin roll, I imagine the cake would crack into a million pieces when I tried to roll it.

The cake stays moist as you roll it in a cloth and let it cool rolled for half an hour.  Unroll it, spread in the cream cheese mix, and roll it back up.

Yum!!
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 11:07:36 AM
Thanks for the word of baking encouragement, DR Jane.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 11:07:56 AM
Hello, everyone.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 11:08:50 AM
And to you as well, DR Jeanne.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 11:08:59 AM
Have fun dining with BK.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 11:14:18 AM
Thank you, Sing. We should have a nice time.

Will you be going out or staying in?
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 11:15:43 AM
Ah, he’s left. I must be off, anyway.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 11:20:46 AM
My sister and her daughter are vegetarian, so she (my sister) is preparing "field roast" for them...and anyone else who even just wants to try it.



Is that a fake turkey?
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 11:32:58 AM
My sister and her daughter are vegetarian, so she (my sister) is preparing "field roast" for them...and anyone else who even just wants to try it.



Is that a fake turkey?

Not specifically.  I should've typed that as Field Roast because it's a brand of plant-based foodstuffs:

https://fieldroast.com/ (https://fieldroast.com/)
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 12:06:37 PM
Gratuitous post 100!
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 12:08:14 PM
Hot pot!
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 12:09:03 PM
Uno mas.
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Post by: Matthew on November 23, 2023, 12:31:02 PM
Well, not really what I had in mind... but it will work I guess
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 01:27:32 PM
Looks good.
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Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 01:41:59 PM
Oops, I'm up, I'm up - actually I was up at nine-thirty after six hours of sleep, meant to post and got distracted by a distraction.
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Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 01:42:13 PM
I shall now be on my way to dear reader Jeanne.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 01:44:51 PM
The earliest boyband was from western France. They were known as the Brittany Spears.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 01:45:50 PM
Does this Panama Canal make my ASS look big?
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 01:47:03 PM
Very thankful. For HHW and my friends here.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 01:53:52 PM
And for BK for providing the living room.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 01:55:16 PM
Lucky #111
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Post by: Ginny on November 23, 2023, 02:27:26 PM
Thanksgiving afternoon greetings!  We had 2 Spectrum guys here this morning getting our TV and wi-fi set up.  They were finished in time for us to see the Macy’s parade.

Wow, that was nice of them to work today.

It was their idea and we’re very grateful.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 02:29:32 PM
Starting The Miracle Club with Elmore’s personal friend, Stephen Rea, and dome sctresses named Laura Linney, Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 03:42:42 PM
Well, not really what I had in mind... but it will work I guess

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19734)

That looks good enough to eat!
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 03:45:13 PM
The earliest boyband was from western France. They were known as the Brittany Spears.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19736)

;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 23, 2023, 03:46:12 PM
Starting The Miracle Club with Elmore’s personal friend, Stephen Rea, and dome sctresses named Laura Linney, Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates.

I love him! What a wonderful guy!
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 03:46:17 PM
Starting The Miracle Club with Elmore’s personal friend, Stephen Rea, and dome sctresses named Laura Linney, Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates.

I saw Laura Linney live on Broadway in Holiday. :)
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 03:46:52 PM
Starting The Miracle Club with Elmore’s personal friend, Stephen Rea, and dome sctresses named Laura Linney, Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates.

I love him! What a wonderful guy!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19741)

Great picture, Larry!
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 03:47:02 PM
Just one more...
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 03:47:18 PM
PAGE FIVE DANCE!!
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 03:47:37 PM
And now, I'm off to my sister's!

Until later!
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 04:31:10 PM
That is a great photo, Larry.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 04:38:06 PM
Back home and totally stuffed! I never eat that much!

We went to El Torito, the Mexican chain, because it was one of the few restaurants open nearby and they serve all afternoon and into the evening. It was a buffet with turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, plus enchiladas, rice, and other things. Lots to choose from.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 04:39:37 PM
Busy and noisy, but not insane.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 04:40:58 PM
Bruce couldn’t understand why he felt so full.     ;D
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 04:56:43 PM
Ready to relax.

TTFN.
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Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 05:03:27 PM
Back from a lovely Thanksgiving dinner at El Torito (The Torito). For starters, I had a little salad, one slice of turkey, one slice of ham, mashed potatoes and yams. And yes, for reasons I don't understand, I was and am ready to explode.
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Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 05:03:57 PM
I suppose the second plate of a small enchilada and some stuffing didn't help the cause. No room for dessert.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:23:36 PM
My sister and her daughter are vegetarian, so she (my sister) is preparing "field roast" for them...and anyone else who even just wants to try it.



Is that a fake turkey?

Not specifically.  I should've typed that as Field Roast because it's a brand of plant-based foodstuffs:

https://fieldroast.com/ (https://fieldroast.com/)

When I quickly looked it up it looked like it might be like fake turkey which I think is horrible.  I think I have had this and it wasn't bad.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:24:07 PM
Well, not really what I had in mind... but it will work I guess

Wow!
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:25:07 PM
DR Matthew I hope the pie tasted as good as it looked.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:25:17 PM
DR John, nice photos.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:27:03 PM
Thanksgiving afternoon greetings!  We had 2 Spectrum guys here this morning getting our TV and wi-fi set up.  They were finished in time for us to see the Macy’s parade.

Wow, that was nice of them to work today.

It was their idea and we’re very grateful.

I'm sure you were, and I bet they were glad you were also ok with them working early.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:29:25 PM
Back home and totally stuffed! I never eat that much!

We went to El Torito, the Mexican chain, because it was one of the few restaurants open nearby and they serve all afternoon and into the evening. It was a buffet with turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, plus enchiladas, rice, and other things. Lots to choose from.

That sounds good.  Did they have their sweet corn cakes, or whatever they are called?
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:29:46 PM
Bruce couldn’t understand why he felt so full.     ;D

;D
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:30:21 PM
Back from a lovely Thanksgiving dinner at El Torito (The Torito). For starters, I had a little salad, one slice of turkey, one slice of ham, mashed potatoes and yams. And yes, for reasons I don't understand, I was and am ready to explode.

No enchiladas?
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:31:08 PM
I suppose the second plate of a small enchilada and some stuffing didn't help the cause. No room for dessert.

OK, I wondered how you could have passed up an enchilada. 
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:31:42 PM
I don't normally eat desserts at Mexican restaurants.  Did they have anything tempting?
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:32:02 PM
We enjoyed our meal with our friends.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:32:19 PM
I asked the girls to decorate the pumpkin roll.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:33:58 PM
The Heath English Toffee Bits went very well with the pumpkin roll.  Maybe next year I will sprinkle some on top of the cream cheese filling before I roll up the cake.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:36:45 PM
An American flag was on the house across the street, looking very pretty flying in the wind.

(https://media.istockphoto.com/id/622061654/photo/gay-pride-in-the-usa-concept-rainbow-and-american-flag.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=61f2Zerc78bTpbGkP-78dOS4CQpfwp_FyPnRScT-l5A=)
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:37:19 PM
I have never seen a flag like this before.  The women living there were in the military.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:38:22 PM
It looked much prettier with the wind blowing the rainbow around.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 05:52:36 PM
Nice flag.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 05:53:01 PM
Starting to get a few Christmas decorations up.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 05:55:32 PM
Nice flag.

I should have taken a photo.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 05:56:37 PM
Watched a creepy little movie called The Lesson with a great performance from Richard E. Grant as a novelist jealous of other people’s talent. The script sort of petered out, but it’s worth a look.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 05:57:00 PM
Now starting Hitchcock’s Topaz.
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Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 06:29:40 PM
Pumpkin pie, I think.
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 06:52:27 PM
Nothing exciting then ;)
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Post by: Jane on November 23, 2023, 06:52:33 PM
'night
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:11:57 PM
Watched Nyad tonight on Netflix. Annette Benning and Jodi Foster both great.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 07:14:06 PM
Watched Nyad tonight on Netflix. Annette Benning and Jodi Foster both great.

I would like to see that. Is Maestro on Netflix? It’s not at the theaters here.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:42:55 PM
I don't believe there is any way to stream Maestro yet. It debuts on Netflix on 12/20.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:43:34 PM
In the meantime, can I interest you in a Hallmark Christmas movie?
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 07:47:35 PM
Nothing exciting then ;)

No, Jane, no exciting desserts. And no whipped cream that I could see for the pumpkin pie!
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 07:48:31 PM
Watched Nyad tonight on Netflix. Annette Benning and Jodi Foster both great.

I would like to see that. Is Maestro on Netflix? It’s not at the theaters here.


I think it opened today in theatres here.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:48:43 PM
No whipped cream for the enchiladas either, then.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:49:11 PM
Thanks for reporting in, DR Jeanne. Glad you had a good celebration.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:50:13 PM
In answer to your question earlier, DR Jane, we did not host this year. We were guests. And had a wonderful meal.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 07:50:31 PM
Does anyone plan to read Barbra’s memoir?

Or does Elmore have all the gossip we need?   ;D


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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:50:56 PM
I will not be going out shopping tomorrow.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:51:05 PM
That way madness lies.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 07:51:34 PM
No whipped cream for the enchiladas either, then.

Right. We were sorely disappointed. But we both ate them.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 07:52:40 PM
In answer to your question earlier, DR Jane, we did not host this year. We were guests. And had a wonderful meal.

That was me and I’m glad you enjoyed a good meal. Less work, too.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 07:54:15 PM
I will not be going out shopping tomorrow.

Me either! But my fingers can shop to their heart’s content.
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Post by: Jeanne on November 23, 2023, 07:57:21 PM
Good night.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:59:15 PM
It's late. Perhaps some good music? Love Carl Orff's Carmen Miranda.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 07:59:35 PM
Er, I mean...  Carmina Burana.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:00:07 PM
But probably something a little bit more soothing is called for at this time of night.
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:00:34 PM
I guess I'm a little behind, too, because I don't know what time we're expected to show up at the Vixes' for dinner.

You would have been very welcome there was plenty of food
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:01:02 PM
The turkey
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:01:11 PM
Perhaps a concertato on "Turkey in the Straw."
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:01:23 PM
The sides
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:01:30 PM
The desserts
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:01:43 PM
It's all gaw-geous, DR vixmom.
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:02:11 PM
The desserts
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:02:34 PM
The desserts
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:02:47 PM
You're just a few sides short of a full smorgasbord.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:02:58 PM
PAGE SEVEN.
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:03:07 PM
At long last.
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:03:56 PM
Pumpkin pie, ( cheated with coolwhip I just wasn’t up to whipping cream ), tuxedo chocolate mousse cake, vanilla ice cream
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Post by: Ginny on November 23, 2023, 08:05:22 PM
DR Vixmom, your Thanksgiving feast looks wonderful!
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:06:44 PM
Guess I’ll catch up
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:15:54 PM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on November 23, 2023, 08:16:27 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:18:11 PM
You're just a few sides short of a full smorgasbord.

It was a lot of food for 4 people!
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:18:42 PM
It was just my mom, Vixdad, WFO and me
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Post by: Matthew on November 23, 2023, 08:18:52 PM
Thanksgiving Epilogue:  All in all, everything was great.  The turkey was fantastic, and according to my 5 year old nephew, I won the contest.  LOL.   The pie was delicious and the stuffing is really a work in progress.  We had three turkeys (!) so there were a lot of leftovers.  I brought mine home.  I think I'll make a turkey, almond and grape salad for our WC Tech Pot Luck on Sunday.   

Hope everyone had a great day.
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:19:15 PM
WFO’s aide dropped him off at my moms at 2 and I brought him home at 9
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:20:05 PM
It was so nice having him out again and he is feeling much better
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:21:21 PM
I was quite pleased with how dinner came out. Everything was done for 4 as planned
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 08:23:23 PM
Great news about WFO.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 23, 2023, 08:23:48 PM
Had Thai lunch from a food truck in Vancouver, BC. Then the Mrs surprised me with a mini turkey meal at dinner time with the kids. So we had a wee American Thanksgiving after all.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 23, 2023, 08:24:15 PM
Yay for WFO!
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 08:24:28 PM
Beautiful food photos
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 23, 2023, 08:24:34 PM
Yay for Matthew’s victory!
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 08:25:24 PM
Nice surprise, Rodzinski.
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:26:18 PM
Pumpkin pie, I think.
Nothing exciting then ;)

I find pumpkin pie VERY exciting
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 08:27:40 PM
Topaz has come to an end. I have now seen it at least three times and I think I enjoyed it most tonight of any of those times.
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:28:23 PM
Had Thai lunch from a food truck in Vancouver, BC. Then the Mrs surprised me with a mini turkey meal at dinner time with the kids. So we had a wee American Thanksgiving after all.

Very nice!!
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 08:30:06 PM
The ending isn’t perfect, but it’s the best of the ones that Hitchcock shot.
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:30:34 PM
I am home relaxing in-my recliner now, enjoying a nice cuppa made by Vixdad
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:55:27 PM
The party participants
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Post by: vixmom on November 23, 2023, 08:56:21 PM
And me ( with WFO)
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 09:12:07 PM
Great photos, Vixmom.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 09:12:22 PM
Let’s get off this page
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 09:12:28 PM
Now.
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 09:12:37 PM
Eight!
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Post by: John G. on November 23, 2023, 09:12:49 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:31:17 PM
The Heath English Toffee Bits went very well with the pumpkin roll.  Maybe next year I will sprinkle some on top of the cream cheese filling before I roll up the cake.

That sounds good.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:31:30 PM
Oh, and I'm home.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:35:29 PM
Dinner at my sister's was quite the do.  Everything tasted good, but she accidentally forgot to set a timer, so the stuffing and her corn pudding were cooked longer than expected. 
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:35:35 PM
I thought that the corn pudding was cooked perfectly, but my sister thought that the stuffing (it was in a separate casserole dish) was a little overdone...but no one complained.  And she totally forgot to put out the cranberry sauce, but no one asked for it, so that was okay, too.

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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:36:46 PM
We talked and my friend Shelly had a good time meeting everyone. 
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:37:25 PM
I want to sleep now, but I won't. 
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:37:38 PM
Well, maybe a nap...or not.  We'll see.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:37:55 PM
Now, to ketchup on the posts.
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:38:14 PM
An American flag was on the house across the street, looking very pretty flying in the wind.

(https://media.istockphoto.com/id/622061654/photo/gay-pride-in-the-usa-concept-rainbow-and-american-flag.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=61f2Zerc78bTpbGkP-78dOS4CQpfwp_FyPnRScT-l5A=)

Very nice!
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Post by: Matthew on November 23, 2023, 09:40:42 PM
Great pic, DR Vixmom.  Great to see WFO!!!   Hope a good time was had by all
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:41:26 PM
Starting to get a few Christmas decorations up.

Since Thanksgiving Day is pretty much over, it's now officially Christmas season!
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Post by: Matthew on November 23, 2023, 09:41:32 PM
Well, maybe a nap...or not.  We'll see.

I hear you there.  I'm sitting at the computer making up things to do so I won't sit in front of the TV where I'm sure I'll fall asleep. 
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:44:34 PM
The desserts

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19748)

I really like that cake from Costco!
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:46:42 PM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19752)

That's funny! :D
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Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:47:55 PM
It was just my mom, Vixdad, WFO and me

Very nice. :)
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:48:28 PM
Thanksgiving Epilogue:  All in all, everything was great.  The turkey was fantastic, and according to my 5 year old nephew, I won the contest.  LOL.   The pie was delicious and the stuffing is really a work in progress.  We had three turkeys (!) so there were a lot of leftovers.  I brought mine home.  I think I'll make a turkey, almond and grape salad for our WC Tech Pot Luck on Sunday.   

Hope everyone had a great day.

That's great, Matthew.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:49:12 PM
Had Thai lunch from a food truck in Vancouver, BC. Then the Mrs surprised me with a mini turkey meal at dinner time with the kids. So we had a wee American Thanksgiving after all.

Congrats, Rodzinski!
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:54:08 PM
Pumpkin pie, I think.
Nothing exciting then ;)

I find pumpkin pie VERY exciting

I used to have a recipe for a no-bake layered pumpkin pie.  You cooked it on the stove and layered it with whipped cream (not Cool-Whip). ;)

Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:54:36 PM
I probably made it for the first time when I was in college but still living at home, and it was the first time my mom ever said that she liked pumpkin pie. 
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:55:09 PM
I don't remember what happened to that recipe.  I've looked online a few times over the years, but I never saw anything that seemed like it was even remotely close to what that I had made. :-\
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:56:06 PM
The party participants

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19759)

Lovely photo, Vixmom!
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:56:20 PM
We didn't take any pictures.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: George on November 23, 2023, 09:56:59 PM
And me ( with WFO)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7424.0;attach=19757)

Wonderful picture!
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 11:15:25 PM
Yummilicious food photographs.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 11:15:53 PM
I'm still full. Just don't get it, really.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 11:16:05 PM
And yet, it is.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 11:16:40 PM
Listening to music.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 11:16:50 PM
Notes are already written.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 11:17:04 PM
Want to get to sleep by one-thirty at the latest.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 11:17:14 PM
And I don't care who knows it.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 11:17:22 PM
Page nine is fine.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 23, 2023, 11:17:32 PM
Like vintage wine.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:07:21 AM
Oh, I see. George decided not to come back.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:07:32 AM
Probably stuffing his face with free tacos.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:07:41 AM
Or down some damn rabbit hole.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:07:47 AM
Or on the phone.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:08:00 AM
Certainly he isn't here.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:08:11 AM
And he WILL be held accountable.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:08:26 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:08:33 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:08:38 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:08:45 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:08:51 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: DOING THE TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING
Post by: bk on November 24, 2023, 12:09:14 AM
And George, who WILL be held accountable, isn't here to read them, let along post.