Topic: THE GIVING OF THANKS (Read 13408 times)

Jane · « **Reply #150 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:28:50 PM »

Quote from: Laura on November 24, 2011, 06:25:05 PM

Quote from: Jane on November 24, 2011, 06:24:31 PM

Joshie would say thanks, but he is gumming his canned food at the moment.

Awww!

Jane · « **Reply #151 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:30:49 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on November 24, 2011, 06:16:07 PM

Quote from: TCB on November 24, 2011, 05:58:35 PM
Quote from: Ginny on November 24, 2011, 05:57:24 PM
Our Thanksgiving gathering wound down about half an hour ago and I'm exhausted. The turkey was one of the best we've ever cooked and there's a LOT left over. Everyone's side dishes were wonderful. We had a small crowd - 8 for dinner, 10 for dessert when our dear niece/goddaughter Lauren stopped by with her new boyfriend.

Ginny, do you always buy a fresh turkey?

Yes, DR TCB. When I was a new bride and shopping for my first Thanksgiving, I went to the butcher shop that my mother-in-law had patronized for years. Mr. Pence, the butcher, was talking to me about the different brands of frozen turkeys and I asked which one was as good as fresh. He peered at me over his half-glasses and said, "Mrs. Palmer, there's nothing like a fresh turkey." We've bought fresh ever since and just a few weeks ago Richard's honor guard performed the military rites at Mr. Pence's funeral.

How cute calling the new bride Mrs.

When I did cook turkey I don't recall ever purchasing it frozen. It is possible if that was all I could get.

Jane · « **Reply #152 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:32:40 PM »

DR Ben it sounds like you and Ant will enjoy the rest of your weekend. Wishes he finds everything he wants at the craft store.

Ginny · « **Reply #153 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:35:55 PM »

Richard and I have agreed that this year's was one of the best turkeys we've ever cooked. It's a team effort and we're like a surgeon and his assistant throughout the process.

Ginny · « **Reply #154 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:36:51 PM »

Quote from: Jane on November 24, 2011, 06:30:49 PM

Quote from: Ginny on November 24, 2011, 06:16:07 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 24, 2011, 05:58:35 PM
Quote from: Ginny on November 24, 2011, 05:57:24 PM
Our Thanksgiving gathering wound down about half an hour ago and I'm exhausted. The turkey was one of the best we've ever cooked and there's a LOT left over. Everyone's side dishes were wonderful. We had a small crowd - 8 for dinner, 10 for dessert when our dear niece/goddaughter Lauren stopped by with her new boyfriend.

Ginny, do you always buy a fresh turkey?

Yes, DR TCB. When I was a new bride and shopping for my first Thanksgiving, I went to the butcher shop that my mother-in-law had patronized for years. Mr. Pence, the butcher, was talking to me about the different brands of frozen turkeys and I asked which one was as good as fresh. He peered at me over his half-glasses and said, "Mrs. Palmer, there's nothing like a fresh turkey." We've bought fresh ever since and just a few weeks ago Richard's honor guard performed the military rites at Mr. Pence's funeral.

How cute calling the new bride Mrs.

...

Yes, DR Jane, that's my favorite part of the story!

Jane · « **Reply #155 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:39:49 PM »

Ginny · « **Reply #156 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:40:53 PM »

One of my biggest surprises of the day was my sister-in-law bringing a hostess gift - a beautiful Eiffel Tower ornament for our Christmas tree.

Jane · « **Reply #157 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:41:30 PM »

Perfect!

Jane · « **Reply #158 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:42:07 PM »

I'm thankful that I wore expanding clothes today.

Druxy · « **Reply #159 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:53:06 PM »

Quote from: TCB on November 24, 2011, 04:42:36 PM

OMG, I am so stuffed.

Me, too!

FJL · « **Reply #160 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:01:29 PM »

Great having you here, Larry

Jane · « **Reply #161 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:14:05 PM »

It is time for the pumpkin roll.
'night.

TCB · « **Reply #162 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:30:56 PM »

Well, I am sure that I could easily have waitied until tomorrow to have pie; but it isn't often that I have someone make me a homemade pie, so I had a slice with whipped cream.

TCB · « **Reply #163 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:33:58 PM »

Quote from: TCB on November 24, 2011, 07:30:56 PM

Well, i am sure that I could easily have waitied until tomorrow to have pie; but it isn't often that I have someone make me a homemade pie, so I had a slice with whipped cream.

And as full as I am, when I opened the fridge to get out the whipped cream and I saw the bowl of turkey sitting there, I thought to myself, "Self, another slice of turkey would taste pretty good right now."

I have so far resisted the urge.

JMK · « **Reply #164 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:37:31 PM »

We had three kinds of homemade pie and one kind of homemade whipped cream.

JMK · « **Reply #165 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:38:58 PM »

JR, YOU HAVE SOMETHING NEW TO BE THANKFUL FOR!!!

1953's TITANIC is due on Blu in April. We just broke the news.

Ginny · « **Reply #166 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:47:39 PM »

My favorite balloon in today's Macy's parade was, of course, Virginia:

Ginny · « **Reply #167 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:50:45 PM »

I am beyond tired, so - 'night!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #168 on:** November 24, 2011, 08:28:02 PM »

Quote from: JMK on November 24, 2011, 07:38:58 PM

JR, YOU HAVE SOMETHING NEW TO BE THANKFUL FOR!!!

1953's TITANIC is due on Blu in April. We just broke the news.

HEY! That's great news for ME, too! One of my favorite Fox films of the 1950s!!

Michael · « **Reply #169 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:31:00 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 24, 2011, 08:28:02 PM

Quote from: JMK on November 24, 2011, 07:38:58 PM
JR, YOU HAVE SOMETHING NEW TO BE THANKFUL FOR!!!

1953's TITANIC is due on Blu in April. We just broke the news.

HEY! That's great news for ME, too! One of my favorite Fox films of the 1950s!!

Just in time for the James Cameron version in 3D!!

TCB · « **Reply #170 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:39:22 PM »

Quote from: Michael S on November 24, 2011, 09:31:00 PM

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 24, 2011, 08:28:02 PM
Quote from: JMK on November 24, 2011, 07:38:58 PM
JR, YOU HAVE SOMETHING NEW TO BE THANKFUL FOR!!!

1953's TITANIC is due on Blu in April. We just broke the news.

HEY! That's great news for ME, too! One of my favorite Fox films of the 1950s!!

Just in time for the James Cameron version in 3D!!

Seeing Cameron's version in 2D was bad enough, I will skip the 3D version.

TCB · « **Reply #171 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:40:04 PM »

I love the 1953 version of TITANIC.

TCB · « **Reply #172 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:41:02 PM »

Quote from: TCB on November 24, 2011, 09:40:04 PM

I love the 1953 version of TITANIC.

Of course, I don't have a Blu-ray player, so I guess I will stick with my regular DVD.

TCB · « **Reply #173 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:44:48 PM »

G'night!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #174 on:** November 24, 2011, 10:08:39 PM »

Good Evening!

I'm a bit stuffed too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #175 on:** November 24, 2011, 10:10:54 PM »

...And I have to say that "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving" is definitely one of the most interesting Thanksgiving specials ever produced.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #176 on:** November 24, 2011, 10:40:42 PM »

Thanksgiving Dinner was very nice. I had been thinking that we would be joining Kristy's parents, but it turned out that once we arrived at Kristy's sister's house, we stayed there. Her parents stayed in Arizona this year. In any case...

There were six of us around the table, well five of us sitting at the table and one in a crib. Myself, my brother, Jay, his wife, Kristy; Kristy's sister, Beth; Beth's husband, Nathan; and Beth and Nathan's adorable 8-month old baby girl, Olivia. -Olivia was in the crib, just in case anyone was wondering.

Also on the table: Turkey, gravy, dressing, sweet potato casserole, "smashed" potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, pecan pie, and pumpkin pie. -And puréed butternut squash for Olivia.

It was a great meal.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #177 on:** November 24, 2011, 10:41:16 PM »

*And Jay and I called our parents while we were there. All of the grandkids were with them in Richmond. It was great to hear my niece, Emily, wish me a "Happy Thanksgiving, Uncle Jojo".

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #178 on:** November 24, 2011, 10:47:10 PM »

And, right now, Isabel, is currently curled up on my lap and purring away. Isabel is Kristy's cat.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #179 on:** November 24, 2011, 10:47:40 PM »

And since we're so close...

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