So, for DR Laura, the dinner report:
We began with drinks; Bruce had Tanqueray and I had gin and tonic. Then we began with delicious, flakey fried onion rings. Really quite wonderful.
Bruce had the turkey dinner: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and corn; and I had meatloaf, green salad, mashed potatoes and gravy. Very wonderful.
For dessert, Bruce had a slice of coconut cake, and I had a huge 4-layered pumpkin ginger spice cake with a cream cheese frosting that was scrumptious beyond belief. I wish I had a slice for breakfast!