That’s Turkey talk for HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
(Sure, Snoopy – that’s a given. But I had NO idea Woodstock was a carnivore!)
I’ve so many things to be thankful for, but certainly one at the top of the list is getting to know and enjoy the many dear friends at this site.
My Mom & aunt made it down safely from Illinois yesterday, and said the traffic wasn’t too bad. We’ll be getting together w/ about 15-20 of the relatives (depends on how many of the college kids bring their “significant others”) for the turkey dinner at noon.
I have a great roasted root vegetable recipe that’s a favorite, but given the carpal tunnel surgery that’s out! So I’m bringing broccoli (frozen from Costco) that’s sautéed with raisins and toasted pecans. (Think I can handle that much one-handed.) It’s a recipe from PBS’s “America’s Test Kitchen” cookbook, and I’ve never had a bad dish from them … so far.
We’ll get together with the remainder of the relatives (who celebrate Thanksgiving w/ others) on Friday morning – but just for coffee. They’ll go out for lunch, but it’s too much for my Mom w/ her walker, so she and I will enjoy some split pea soup from the freezer.
Looking forward to enjoying Turkey Day w/ my Mom and the relatives. Hope yours is a safe and enjoyable one, too!
(PS – I’ll be thankful when the sutures come out in another eight days!)
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Do enjoy your Holiday with Famiy & Friends… Hugzzz, Jim.
Additional Note:
Celebrating with family at Thanksgiving can make you feel warm and fuzzy — until your conservative relatives start a heated argument over Tea Party politics.
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We’ll help you out with some cold, hard facts you can use to counter statements like those — because burning bridges is (almost) as bad as burning the stuffing.
http://action.dccc.org/pdf/knowyourstuffing.pdf
Might well be worth your time to print and read this handy reference "cheat-sheet" to help you along on your Gobble-Gobble Day with your relatives. lol. Hugzzz…
Media Matters has one too, and I think it has a few different subject areas:
http://action.mediamatters.org/thanksgiving-survival-guide-2015
I read those last night. Fortunately, the relatives I dined with today were all yellow dog democrats like me. For those of you not familiar with this southern expression it means I would rather vote for a yellow dog than a Republican.
Now, that is an astute and apt observation of a voter in the south. lol.
Have a great day with your family, Nameless. We cats have a special word to describe Woodstock… LUNCH!!
Wouldn't that be 'snack'?
Thanks Nameless may all your plans work out safely including your anticipated blessings of family togetherness, good nourishing food, and other enjoyment.
Thanks Jim for ensuring no one is without that useful aid if there are conservatives at their celebration.
May all who read here experience the joy of giving thanks for what is truly important in life.
Cross posted to Care2 at:
http://www.care2.com/news/member/663679641/3930847
I'm less worried about Woodstock being a carnivore than about his being a cannibal! But maybe that's a tofurkey.
My family time starts tomorrow, with driving – well, there re a couple of rivers, and some creeks, but practically no woods – but likely over ice.
I hope you had a great day with your family.
Thanks for the Snoopy and Woodstock gif, Nameless, and of course for the description of your family's Thanksgiving. I hope it was exactly as you described and a success.
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving!