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[Jane]

I need to start working on my wet bread casserole (as my sister would call it), but I have time.

Are you going to your sister's today?

No.

I didn't think so until you mentioned her

[TCB]

Happy Thanksgiving,

To my Online Family!

[TCB]

I need to start working on my wet bread casserole (as my sister would call it), but I have time.

Are you going to your sister's today?

No.

I didn't think so until you mentioned her

She doesn't really do Thanksgiving!

[Jane]

I was the youngest of all the relatives so when I was growing up, there really wasn't anyone to play with at family gatherings, so i went to the kitchen and offered to help.  As a result I learned how to cook all the family dishes and when I think of holidays I think of cooking and really do enjoy doing it.  Except when the family gets together and I'm the only one cooking.

That explains why you enjoy cooking on the holidays even just for yourself.  I'm sure I watched when my mother cooked but she preferred to do it herself than take the time to watch me learn.  My parents traveled a lot and as I got older I would cook when they were away.

My mom never really showed me how to do it, I just sat and watched.  I learned if I was really quiet they wouldn't kick me out of the kitchen.  Of course it wasn't long before she'd say "Here, you stir the gravy" or "If you're going to be in the kitchen then peel the potatoes"  So i slowly learned.  

I helped in the kitchen many times but not so much on Thanksgiving.  I remember Sunday mornings I made the coffee in the old glass/pyrex coffee maker.  I think because I had the patience to stand there until it was the correct color.  I offered to make the mashed potatoes so I could put extra butter & milk in them. 

[TCB]

I was the youngest of all the relatives so when I was growing up, there really wasn't anyone to play with at family gatherings, so i went to the kitchen and offered to help.  As a result I learned how to cook all the family dishes and when I think of holidays I think of cooking and really do enjoy doing it.  Except when the family gets together and I'm the only one cooking.

That explains why you enjoy cooking on the holidays even just for yourself.  I'm sure I watched when my mother cooked but she preferred to do it herself than take the time to watch me learn.  My parents traveled a lot and as I got older I would cook when they were away.

My mom never really showed me how to do it, I just sat and watched.  I learned if I was really quiet they wouldn't kick me out of the kitchen.  Of course it wasn't long before she'd say "Here, you stir the gravy" or "If you're going to be in the kitchen then peel the potatoes"  So i slowly learned.  

I helped in the kitchen many times but not so much on Thanksgiving.  I remember Sunday mornings I made the coffee in the old glass/pyrex coffee maker.  I think because I had the patience to stand there until it was the correct color.  I offered to make the mashed potatoes so I could put extra butter & milk in them. 

Very smart move!

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Happy Thanksgiving, Elmore!

[elmore3003]

I talked to my brother Randy and my sister-in-law Jo about the family gathering and then I went to Cafe 82 for their Thanksgiving special, which was quite good:  salad, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. I feel quite sated and quite happy.

[elmore3003]

Happy Thanksgiving, Elmore!

And the same to you, my dear Tom!

[Jrand74]

Or in case you want to stay later than they do, MR BK.

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Or in case you want to stay later than they do, MR BK.

Like that's gonna happen!

[Jane]

Wow!  Forty-nine years ago this day, do you remember where you were?

I was two.  I imagine I was at home

[Jane]

I've shaved and am about to shower, and then at three I'll go put some gas in the motor car and head over to Barry Pearl's - from there we go to the home of Lloyd Cooper for dinner.  I'm thinking about following Barry and co. in case I want to leave earlier than they do.

Good choice.

[Jane]

I talked to my brother Randy and my sister-in-law Jo about the family gathering and then I went to Cafe 82 for their Thanksgiving special, which was quite good:  salad, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. I feel quite sated and quite happy.

If we were in L.A. I'm sure we would have lots of invites, at least I hope so.  We are happy to stay home instead of dealing with the hassles of getting there.

[Jane]

Or in case you want to stay later than they do, MR BK.

Like that's gonna happen!

Right!

[TCB]

Very sad to hear that Hector "Macho" Camacho was shot in the head and is now considered brain dead.  He was a very gifted fighter, but as often happens, fame and wealth led to drugs and crime.  I hope his family will allow him to go peacefully.

[Laura]

I was home, waiting for mom's turkey dinner to be done, TCB.

I hope not.  Thanksgiving was still six days away.

I was too little to know the difference.

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I was home, waiting for mom's turkey dinner to be done, TCB.

I hope not.  Thanksgiving was still six days away.

I was too little to know the difference.

You and Cilla.  Children!

[Laura]

Sigh. That was good. I just started the soup.

[TCB]

Sigh. That was good. I just started the soup.

What kind of soup?  Clam Chowder?

[elmore3003]

I just saw today's parade presentation of "Cinderella" on Broadwayworld. what the hell is that ugly schmatta Victoria Clark is wearing for a costume? She looks like Marie Antoinette got hit by a steam roller on her way to Versailles. There are ugly costumes and then there are ugly costumes!

[TCB]

I just saw today's parade presentation of "Cinderella" on Broadwayworld. what the hell is that ugly schmatta Victoria Clark is wearing for a costume? She looks like Marie Antoinette got hit by a steam roller on her way to Versailles. There are ugly costumes and then there are ugly costumes!

Well, at least you can't accuse her of making the gown, as well as wearing it!

[elmore3003]

I just saw today's parade presentation of "Cinderella" on Broadwayworld. what the hell is that ugly schmatta Victoria Clark is wearing for a costume? She looks like Marie Antoinette got hit by a steam roller on her way to Versailles. There are ugly costumes and then there are ugly costumes!

Well, at least you can't accuse her of making the gown, as well as wearing it!

It's hard to overact when your costume upstages you. I wonder if she'll have Jacoby & Meyers represent her suit aganst the costumer?

[Jane]

This is a heartwarming story for Thanksgiving...
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/family-baby-rare-disease-grateful-110126208--abc-news-topstories.html

[elmore3003]

It was a real accident!

[Jane]

I don't think we will be shopping at Trader Joe's in the near future.  Keith actually dumped the yogurt he purchased because it tasted so bad.  The veggie "turkey" roll with stuffing advertised as tasty was tasteless and the gravy was disgusting.  AND there was as much gravy as there was turkey roll.

[Jane]

DR's TCB & elmore I'm sorry to have interrupted your conversation

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DR's TCB & elmore I'm sorry to have interrupted your conversation

Hardly!  LOL!  We were just discussing his favorite Broadway Star, and I was just encouraging him.

[TCB]

I don't think we will be shopping at Trader Joe's in the near future.  Keith actually dumped the yogurt he purchased because it tasted so bad.  The veggie "turkey" roll with stuffing advertised as tasty was tasteless and the gravy was disgusting.  AND there was as much gravy as there was turkey roll.

Are you sure they didn't sneak you some tofurkey?

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