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Title: Taking Off.....
Post by: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 06:31:05 PM

*****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****

The Thanksgiving Holiday, during which time it is important to be grateful to God for all that one has, no matter what one has, is a mere twenty days away.

At our old home, there was a tradition, which lasted exactly one time, where, as members took off to join family and loved ones for the holiday--and hence would be gone from our old home--they announced it to one and all as they headed out the door.

It was a great tradition, and I wish it had been continued.

It's important because not everybody will be away for the holiday, and this moderator in particular has to hang around, to be sure everybody's following the rules.  

This moderator of course celebrates Thanksgiving--it's the most important holiday of the year, to him--but at home, in solitude, taking time to be grateful for all those who went before him, pausing to reflect upon those suffering deprivation and want in the socialist paradises, thinking about the soldiers and sailors far afield, and thanking God he was born franksolich and not a primitive.

Besides sitting in front of the computer.

November, for statistics, is not likely to be as good as the record-breaking October had been, because members and guests have much going on in real life, around the time the holidays get going.

So there's going to be sparse traffic.

However, it's always nice to know which members are away (and not ticked off at conservativecave), enjoying the time with family and loved ones.

It's not mandatory--oh God no--but just a courtesy, so that we staying behind may wish those dashing out the door Godspeed.

I'll remind everybody again in about, oh, eighteen days.

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: Chris_ on November 06, 2009, 06:34:08 PM

Not going anywhere. Everyone is joining me, at my house, for Thanksgiving dinner. I'll probably be posting on here more sporadically as I start the planning and execution of the "the perfect dinner".

I can't abandon this place forever. I would go insane.  :-)

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Post by: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 06:36:39 PM

Quote from: jendf on November 06, 2009, 06:34:08 PM

Not going anywhere. Everyone is joining me, at my house, for Thanksgiving dinner. I'll probably be posting on here more sporadically as I start the planning and execution of the "the perfect dinner".

I can't abandon this place forever. I would go insane.  :-)

That's what happens, madam; real life interferes, but real life is more important anyway.

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: bkg on November 06, 2009, 06:43:54 PM

I'm on the road the next three weeks - home only on weekends. Thxgiving is 2 hours away, for a 1 hour lunch, with my Mom's family. I'll likely be at home surfing the web, working on the house and hugging my new floors.

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Post by: Chris on November 06, 2009, 06:45:50 PM

I'll be working Thanksgiving, 2-10:30pm, so I'll be online.  I don't expect it to be busy that day which suits me fine.

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Post by: DixieBelle on November 06, 2009, 06:51:42 PM

I hope to be able to get online over that long weekend but we are moving into our new house and who knows if I'll be able to find the internet jack much less my laptop. :-) I promise to let you know though.....

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Post by: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 06:57:53 PM

Quote from: DixieBelle on November 06, 2009, 06:51:42 PM

I hope to be able to get online over that long weekend but we are moving into our new house and who knows if I'll be able to find the internet jack much less my laptop. :-) I promise to let you know though.....

Please do inform, madam, that week, Thanksgiving week.

I recall when this was done that one single solitary time at our old home, it was really great.

Out here in the Sandhills of Nebraska that particular Thanksgiving, it was lightly snowing, temperatures in the high 20s, the cats feasting on pure white chicken meat, the multicolored Christmas lights flickering on the William Rivers Pitt, it being warm and cozy inside the house, and for me, in solitude in front of the computer, it was nice, thinking of all beyond the great expanse of the Sandhills, having similarly good times with family and loved ones.

These "I'm taking off now.....", either as independent threads or tacked onto someone else's "taking off now" threads, bring one much cheer, even if one is already full of cheer.  I'm a sentimentalist.

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Post by: Carl on November 06, 2009, 07:00:53 PM

I probably will be home although perhaps will be out in the woods deer hunting if the tag hasn`t been filled yet.

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Post by: Chris on November 06, 2009, 07:01:12 PM

Quote from: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 06:57:53 PM

the multicolored Christmas lights flickering on the William Rivers Pitt

I see you like to go all out with the decorations.  Very festive. :rotf:

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 07:08:08 PM

Quote from: Carl on November 06, 2009, 07:00:53 PM

I probably will be home although perhaps will be out in the woods deer hunting if the tag hasn`t been filled yet.

By all means, do that, sir, and get some good deer.

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: DixieBelle on November 06, 2009, 07:08:19 PM

Oh I too want to see the William Rivers Pitt donned in gay apparel.

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Post by: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 07:23:51 PM

Quote from: DixieBelle on November 06, 2009, 07:08:19 PM

Oh I too want to see the William Rivers Pitt donned in gay apparel.

What happened was that three years ago, the neighbor, who lives six miles up the road, the one with whom I'm always having these "experiences" (the cow childbirth, the wreck caused by the Ohio primitive, his red-haired wife, his bossy father, my showing up at his place all bloody as if I've endured massive gunshot wounds, &c., &c., &c.), decided the William Rivers Pitt needed decorated.

I told him I wasn't about to string a line of extension cords a block and a half, from the house to the William Rivers Pitt.

And besides, what about the cats?

He said no problem.

One night I awoke during the middle of the night, and looked outdoors, at the gently falling snow in the darkness, and there it was, the William Rivers Pitt, all sparkling and multi-colored.  He had plugged some light-weight fence-posts into the William Rivers Pitt, and strung cheap Dollar General lights powered from a little tiny portable battery in some metal case.

The lights, when they were lit, but not blinking, read "GWB."

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on November 06, 2009, 07:26:56 PM

I'll be around since I won't be going home again. But Uncle Sam usually provides something.


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/ColonialMarine/tg.jpg)

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 07:30:57 PM

Quote from: ColonialMarine0431 on November 06, 2009, 07:26:56 PM

I'll be around since I won't be going home again. But Uncle Sam usually provides something.

You're one of those many I think of during such times, and thank God.

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on November 06, 2009, 07:38:49 PM

Quote from: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 07:30:57 PM

You're one of those many I think of during such times, and thank God.

Actually the turkey is pretty good. Then again, I like MRE's.  :-) As long as I can get Tobassco sauce.  :-)

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 07:40:16 PM

Quote from: ColonialMarine0431 on November 06, 2009, 07:38:49 PM

Actually the turkey is pretty good. Then again, I like MRE's.  :-) As long as I can get Tobassco sauce.

You know, just out of curiosity, I tried an MRE, maybe about a year and a half ago.

I feel for you guys.  The only thing worthwhile in it was that packet of coffee.

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Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on November 06, 2009, 07:46:22 PM

Yeah, but theyr'e loaded with calories to keep your metabolism going. I have a very utilitarian view of food. I see it as an energy source to keep the body going. Nothing more. But I do loves me some Italian food!

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Post by: Chris on November 06, 2009, 07:49:15 PM

I haven't tried an MRE yet... I'm scared I wouldn't be able to crap for a week.

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Post by: debk on November 06, 2009, 07:49:58 PM

Quote from: ColonialMarine0431 on November 06, 2009, 07:26:56 PM

I'll be around since I won't be going home again. But Uncle Sam usually provides something.


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/ColonialMarine/tg.jpg)

And you will be in our Thanksgiving prayers.....along with all of your brethren.  :heart:


I'll be here.

Doing dinner at friends, they eat early so I won't be on Thanksgiving morning as I will be cooking....but I will be here probably later in the day and throughout the holiday.

Frank....what a charming thing for your neighbors to do. They obviously think a great deal of you. As they should.

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Post by: Odin's Hand on November 06, 2009, 07:50:33 PM

I'll be here on and off. Will be shuttling around the city and SW Oklahoma for the Thanksgiving week.

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: Splashdown on November 06, 2009, 08:03:38 PM

Quote from: ColonialMarine0431 on November 06, 2009, 07:38:49 PM

Actually the turkey is pretty good. Then again, I like MRE's.  :-) As long as I can get Tobassco sauce.  :-)

If you can't, you should let us know...I'd be happy to send you a bottle or two.

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Post by: Hawkgirl on November 06, 2009, 09:08:46 PM

I will be at my mom's...but I always check in here...

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Post by: Eupher on November 06, 2009, 09:33:25 PM

Quote from: Chris on November 06, 2009, 07:49:15 PM

I haven't tried an MRE yet... I'm scared I wouldn't be able to crap for a week.

My experience with MREs has been in the field, not surprisingly. But one of the real problems of life in the field is dehydration. Regardless of the outdoor temperatures, the tendency for soldiers in the field is to avoid drinking water. Hence the dehydration and the inevitable constipation.

Besides, digging a cat hole or taking a dump in a porta-potty that hasn't been emptied in two weeks ain't entirely a blissful experience, worthy of reading 3 chapters in your novel and waiting until your legs fall asleep while sitting on the throne.     :uhsure:         

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Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on November 06, 2009, 09:43:37 PM

You guys had Port-A-Poops? MAN!  :-)

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Post by: NHSparky on November 07, 2009, 05:53:11 AM

Quote from: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 07:40:16 PM

You know, just out of curiosity, I tried an MRE, maybe about a year and a half ago.

I feel for you guys.  The only thing worthwhile in it was that packet of coffee.

They were a lifesaver during the ice storm last year.  I have a couple of cases in the basement, and one or two of those in the car as part of my kit.

As far as my Thanksgiving, depends on whether or not I'm working and who is serving up dinners for the needy--I'm pretty sure the Legion does every year, so I'm thinking I'll just help out there.

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Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on November 07, 2009, 07:33:14 AM

Quote from: NHSparky on November 07, 2009, 05:53:11 AM

As far as my Thanksgiving, depends on whether or not I'm working and who is serving up dinners for the needy--I'm pretty sure the Legion does every year, so I'm thinking I'll just help out there.

Outstanding. I volunteer at a homeless shelter about once a month when I have time. Some of these people are beyond down on their luck. They have drug and mental issues. Many should be forced to enter rehab and get mental evaluation and put on meds. Of course if that was done, the ACLU would be there in an instant arguing their case whether the homeless wanted them or not.

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Post by: vesta111 on November 07, 2009, 08:17:48 AM

Quote from: NHSparky on November 07, 2009, 05:53:11 AM

They were a lifesaver during the ice storm last year.  I have a couple of cases in the basement, and one or two of those in the car as part of my kit.

As far as my Thanksgiving, depends on whether or not I'm working and who is serving up dinners for the needy--I'm pretty sure the Legion does every year, so I'm thinking I'll just help out there.

We have a tradition I started about 5 years ago for my family.  I set a separate seating with no name plate for our unknown guest.  They are the spirit of someone lost in battle in any American war.  

We have a lively time deciding on who we want to share ThingsGiving with, I think last year it was Jim Bowie so we took away all knives from his place as we figured he would not part even in death with his Bowie Knife.  

This year Hubby is going for Glen Miller, Me, I'm going to make my Yankee family  get all hot and bothered by putting up Robert E. Lee, a true genius and a gentleman to boot.

What ever happens this year if I am too ill to host the gathering, Hubby and I will sit with our unknown guest just by ourselves and dollars to donuts he will have a CD playing Glen Miller for most of the day.  Then I get to put on the Oak Ridge Boys and their rendition of Dixie.

For a crowd I put on , at my table,

The turkey,
Buffalo small roast,
Lobsters, shrimp and steamed clams.
If I can get it a small moose steak or deer.

Every kind of fix-en anyone can think of.

This is the Holiday I remember most and that dinner is the most important one for me as an American.  
Time to reflect and think of our blessings .

Kids and friends thought I was nuts at first but most of them have introduced my tradition to their friends and extended family.

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Post by: DixieBelle on November 07, 2009, 10:06:38 AM

Frank - I would love to see pictures of the William Rivers Pitt all decorated. :-)

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Post by: RobJohnson on November 07, 2009, 05:46:03 PM

Quote from: franksolich on November 06, 2009, 07:23:51 PM

What happened was that three years ago, the neighbor, who lives six miles up the road, the one with whom I'm always having these "experiences" (the cow childbirth, the wreck caused by the Ohio primitive, his red-haired wife, his bossy father, my showing up at his place all bloody as if I've endured massive gunshot wounds, &c., &c., &c.), decided the William Rivers Pitt needed decorated.

I told him I wasn't about to string a line of extension cords a block and a half, from the house to the William Rivers Pitt.

And besides, what about the cats?

He said no problem.

One night I awoke during the middle of the night, and looked outdoors, at the gently falling snow in the darkness, and there it was, the William Rivers Pitt, all sparkling and multi-colored.  He had plugged some light-weight fence-posts into the William Rivers Pitt, and strung cheap Dollar General lights powered from a little tiny portable battery in some metal case.

The lights, when they were lit, but not blinking, read "GWB."

HA!

You are truely Blessed to have such good neighbors.

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Post by: littlelamb on November 11, 2009, 08:45:19 PM

Since I am the newest one at the job I get to work woohooo :lmao:

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Post by: njpines on November 20, 2009, 08:46:27 AM

Just want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! We are leaving for Hatteras Island, NC in the very early hours of the morning tomorrow and will be back the following weekend. Hope all of you have fun and stay safe!
Sue

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Post by: franksolich on November 20, 2009, 09:10:03 AM

Quote from: njpines on November 20, 2009, 08:46:27 AM

Just want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! We are leaving for Hatteras Island, NC in the very early hours of the morning tomorrow and will be back the following weekend. Hope all of you have fun and stay safe!

Have a really good time!

Family event, or vacation?

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Post by: IassaFTots on November 20, 2009, 09:16:58 AM

Quote from: njpines on November 20, 2009, 08:46:27 AM

Just want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! We are leaving for Hatteras Island, NC in the very early hours of the morning tomorrow and will be back the following weekend. Hope all of you have fun and stay safe!
Sue

Have a lovely trip! 

I will be in town.  Thanksgiving with boyfriend's family, as mine is out of town, and then Friday visiting with friends that travelled in to town for the weekend.

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Post by: njpines on November 20, 2009, 09:53:26 AM

Quote from: franksolich on November 20, 2009, 09:10:03 AM

Have a really good time!

Family event, or vacation?

Mostly vacation but we are bringing along my MIL (flying her in from Cleveland) as she's all alone there.  At the end of the week, we're putting her on a plane to Jacksonville, FL to stay with her daughter and family through the New Year.

It could be a bit interesting this year getting down onto the island as the nor'easter that roared up the coast last week took out a portion of Hwy 12 -- the only N/S road that crosses over from Nags Head. However, a gravel bed has apparently been laid across where the asphalt was undermined or you can just drive on the beach a bit if you have 4 wheel drive (we do).  The Outer Banks emergency personnel are extremely efficient in cleaning up and repairing roads, etc. since they have to do it a few times every year it seems!

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Post by: njpines on November 20, 2009, 09:57:55 AM

Quote from: IassaFTots on November 20, 2009, 09:16:58 AM

Have a lovely trip! 

I will be in town.  Thanksgiving with boyfriend's family, as mine is out of town, and then Friday visiting with friends that travelled in to town for the weekend.

Sounds like fun!  I guess you don't have to cook the big meal then?

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Post by: IassaFTots on November 20, 2009, 10:02:41 AM

Quote from: njpines on November 20, 2009, 09:57:55 AM

Sounds like fun!  I guess you don't have to cook the big meal then?

I would rather.  The food isn't all that great where I am headed. 

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Post by: debk on November 20, 2009, 11:30:08 AM

Quote from: njpines on November 20, 2009, 08:46:27 AM

Just want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! We are leaving for Hatteras Island, NC in the very early hours of the morning tomorrow and will be back the following weekend. Hope all of you have fun and stay safe!
Sue

Have a wonderful time, and safe travels!!!

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Post by: Traveshamockery on November 21, 2009, 08:00:27 PM

The husband and I will be driving to Biloxi, Mississippi to meet my sister and her husband and have some fun - maybe gamble, probably laugh a lot, and eat some very good and fattening food for a day or two.  We're homebodies so this will be a nice change of pace.  And maybe I'll even win something. 

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Post by: Chris on November 21, 2009, 08:01:31 PM

I switched shifts with a co-worker because he wanted to get home early to watch the game.  I'll be at work from 2pm-10:30.

Title: Re: *****ANNOUNCEMENT FROM franksolich*****
Post by: franksolich on November 23, 2009, 05:44:46 PM

This is Thanksgiving week, so just a reminder and a bump.

If you're taking off for the holiday, and will be gone from here for a few days, please announce it--if so inclined (perhaps one might not be inclined, which is understandable)--here, so that we stay-at-homes won't worry about you.

Could some figure of Higher Authority here change the title of this thread to "Taking Off....." or something similar?

Thanks.

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Post by: thundley4 on November 23, 2009, 07:00:10 PM

We're not going far, just a 45 minute drive to my aunt's house for Thanksgiving.  For some reason, she always serves beef and noodles as a side dish along with with the traditional fixings. Oh, and pies, lots of homemade pies.

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Post by: IassaFTots on November 23, 2009, 07:47:16 PM

Well, I am not going anywhere, but I will be taking a break from the internets.  (Not till Wed though.)  Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.  Myself?  I am looking forward to 4 days off.

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Post by: MrsSmith on November 23, 2009, 08:09:09 PM

Most of my family "did" Thanksgiving at the Blackpowder/Mountain man rendezvous this past weekend.  I had planned to do the same, but ended up with some kind of stomach flu Saturday early morning...and after 3 hours of trying to manage with an unheated outhouse, I gave up.  Heated bathrooms and modern plumbing are frequently unappreciated miracles!   :-)

So, anyway, I left the pre-1840's canvas-tent city and went back to the modern city with great thankfulness - which was quite appropriate.

This means that we won't have any big family dinner this year, but I do have 2 daughters with 3 grandchildren coming home Friday, so will probably work Thursday and take a 3 day weekend.  I'll likely be on here just about as much as usual...in between finding Nick or Cartoon Network for my grands...   :-)

For all of you heading out, Safe Travels and Joyful Returns! 

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Post by: Eupher on November 23, 2009, 10:07:51 PM

Ain't goin' anywhere either, but my butt will be parked in the kitchen pretty much all day Thursday. Mrs E wants to entertain 7 people, so that means I cook.   :banghead:

She'll clean the rest of the house, so it's a bit of a tradeoff. I don't mind chopping onions as long as she dusts.

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Post by: Mike220 on November 23, 2009, 10:12:49 PM

Wednesday morning will see my girlfriend Kristin and I jetting off to rainy Seattle for the holidays. She's never had the chance to travel so we're going somewhere that I know so I can play tour guide. Thanksgiving day, we'll actually be in Vancouver taking in the sights and letting me get pictures for my portfolio.

I'm taking my laptop with me, so I'll probably be ducking in and out as time permits.

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Post by: Rebel on November 23, 2009, 10:27:55 PM

I'd love to invite you to a southern Thanksgiving at my house, Frank. Don't know how we'd do it though. Fly you in?

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Post by: NHSparky on November 24, 2009, 07:46:04 AM

Turkey?  Oh, damn--I haven't pulled mine out of the freezer yet.

But it's not a deal-breaker, since it's only a breast.

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Post by: DixieBelle on November 24, 2009, 08:10:58 AM

Will be off for the next few days unpacking....have a great turkey day everyone!!

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Post by: franksolich on November 24, 2009, 08:12:11 AM

Quote from: DixieBelle on November 24, 2009, 08:10:58 AM

Will be off for the next few days unpacking....have a great turkey day everyone!!

Uh.....we didn't give you permission to leave, madam.

Title: Re: Taking Off.....
Post by: DixieBelle on November 24, 2009, 08:14:58 AM

Quote from: franksolich on November 24, 2009, 08:12:11 AM

Uh.....we didn't give you permission to leave, madam.

:-) You guys really do love me.

Oh I won't be "gone" gone. First order of business is to get my internet connection working at home though. I'll be around all day today......

 

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Post by: debk on November 24, 2009, 08:23:49 AM

Hey Dixie...don't forget to post pics of your new home!

Will be here at home for the week.

To those leaving....safe travels and a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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Post by: asdf2231 on November 24, 2009, 08:27:07 AM

Home for the holiday here.  Just us and the MIL and the B&SIL.

Looking forward to it. :)

Happy and safe travels to all ya'all venturing out for Turkey Day!

God Bless.

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Post by: franksolich on November 25, 2009, 04:31:13 PM

Bump to remind.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

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Post by: Hawkgirl on November 25, 2009, 04:47:48 PM

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

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Post by: Rick on November 26, 2009, 12:29:21 PM

Headed off to Mom's now, sister in laws later. You all have a happy Thanks Giving.

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Post by: debk on November 26, 2009, 11:30:32 PM

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!!!  :heart:

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Post by: DixieBelle on November 30, 2009, 08:28:15 AM

Howdy folks! I'm back. Hope you all had a great holiday!