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« Reply #25 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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« Reply #26 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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« Reply #27 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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« Reply #28 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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« Reply #29 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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« Reply #30 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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« Reply #31 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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« Reply #32 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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« Reply #33 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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« Reply #34 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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« Reply #35 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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« Reply #36 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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« Reply #37 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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« Reply #38 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.
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« Reply #39 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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Re: Taking Off.....
« Reply #40 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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Re: Taking Off.....
« Reply #41 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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Re: Taking Off.....
« Reply #42 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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Re: Taking Off.....
« Reply #43 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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Re: Taking Off.....
« Reply #44 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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Re: Taking Off.....
« Reply #45 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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Re: Taking Off.....
« Reply #46 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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« Reply #47 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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Re: Taking Off.....
« Reply #48 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.
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Re: Taking Off.....
« Reply #49 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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