Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[DavidMn]

I wanted to wich all of my fellow ledge community friends the best for tomorrow! SO what are y'all eating? My stepdad is an UNBELIEVEABLE COOK so among other things we'el be dining on Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, The best damn turkey ever, and Bananas foster for dessert along with pumpkin pie. MMMMM Like I need to eat anymore, but oh well, F**K it, at least for one day.:laugh:

[DrummerDeanna]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone :wavey:

I have to work (for the third year in a row) and so I'm not going anywhere or seeing any family. I'll probably pick up a turkey dinner at Cracker Barrel on my way to work - I cooked my own small one last year, but it was too much trouble...and a co-worker says the CB has a good offering for Thanksgiving...so that's what I'm doing.

Christmas is my big holiday - Thanksgiving I don't care as much about although it would be nice to have the freakin' day off...it's around the holidays I start thinking of getting into another line of work :laugh:

[estranged4life]

Happy Thanksgiving to all...

I plan to sit here and listen to my collection of Queen music the next day or so (Deb has to work 7P-7A so no trip for us), as my way to celebrate Thanksgiving and the life of Freddie Mercury.

Thanksgiving has really lost its luster to me without having a parent or grandparent alive to celebrate it with.

[DavidMn]

Happy Thanksgiving to all...

I plan to sit here and listen to my collection of Queen music the next day or so (Deb has to work 7P-7A so no trip for us), as my way to celebrate Thanksgiving and the life of Freddie Mercury.Sometimes listening to music like that is the best thing.:)

[GypsySorcerer]

Happy Thanksgiving, Ledgies! :wavey:

[estranged4life]

Sometimes listening to music like that is the best thing.:)

so I enjoy it as much as I can, and will until I take my final breath.

[BTFLCHLD]

Happy Thanksgiving.

I will be spending the day with family. I have a lot of be thankful for.

[Johnny Stew]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. :xoxo:

We'll be spending the day at my aunts' house, and I plan to eat my weight in turkey, stuffing, brussel sprouts and everything else! :D

[Rickypt]

Thanksgiving has really lost its luster to me without having a parent or grandparent alive to celebrate it with.

It can also be a hard day for people who have lost loved ones. So I'll be thinking of you.

I personally love Thanksgiving, as it is about family and food and no pressure around gifts. Corny, but I try to spend a little time thinking about what have to be thankful for.

My dad grills a hell of a turkey and my mom is the best cook on the planet, so I will be quite satisfied. Plus lots of wonderful wine pairings. That combined with my gluttonish eating in Boston last week is setting my marathon training way back. :distress:

[Rickypt]

brussel sprouts

Best vegetable ever. :thumbsup:

[PsychCat]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all you fantabulous Ledgies!! :wavey:

I love Thanksgiving but mostly for the spiritual significance to me... almost more of a "New Years" in that it's a time to check my own personal gratitude and count my blessings.
I tend to save the family get-together for Christmas since everyone else lives in other states. I have an awesome cat and dog, tho.... MY family!!

I love that Cracker Barrel idea.... mmmmmmmmmm!!!!! :woohoo:

[strandinthewind]

If you are anywhere that has a Copeland's restaurant and you are not cooking - go get the Pilgrim's Platter. It is TO DIE FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gobble Gobble :cool:

[DrummerDeanna]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all you fantabulous Ledgies!! :wavey:

I love Thanksgiving but mostly for the spiritual significance to me... almost more of a "New Years" in that it's a time to check my own personal gratitude and count my blessings.
I tend to save the family get-together for Christmas since everyone else lives in other states. I have an awesome cat and dog, tho.... MY family!!

I love that Cracker Barrel idea.... mmmmmmmmmm!!!!! :woohoo:

:nod: I do the same thing around this time of year, then feel a bit sad because I don't appreciate fully what I have year-round. Thanksgiving starts a time of reflection for me - and well as a time of restructuring.

And since all of my family is in another state, I also save the family time for Christmas...but do have my moo, Clancy. She's getting a special treat in her dog food tomorrow...otherwise she'll sit with her nose in my face as I eat my turkey :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

. . . otherwise she'll sit with her nose in my face as I eat my turkey :laugh:

which she likely will do anyway :cool:

[rbs3676]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!! :xoxo:

Tonight, most of my "boyfriends" will come over for the Madonna concert on NBC -- we'll order pizza, drink a lot of wine and have fun. I'm thankful that I have these men in my life -- they keep me happy and full of life!

Tomorrow, I'll go to my parents house where my brother and sister and their families will all be, including my four neices and one nephew. Delicious food and lot's of laughter. We are all healthy and have much to be thankful for.

Enjoy, everyone!!

rbs

[DrummerDeanna]

which she likely will do anyway :cool:

True. Because she'll scarf her treat down in 0.6 seconds...hence freeing herself up to harass me as I eat :p I love my dog.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Happy Turkey (or ham) Day!


I'm working tomorrow, but I get a free meal out of it....and holiday pay! :blob2:

[PsychCat]

True. Because she'll scarf her treat down in 0.6 seconds...hence freeing herself up to harass me as I eat :p I love my dog.

I love mine, too! Gracie usually takes her time and looks over any treats.... just incase. ;)
I also love my cat... Kathy. She's the one more apt to want to share my plate or just reach over and grab the fork. We lost her sister a few months ago so she is spoiled rotten. :angel:

[markolas]

I'm apparently making a green bean casserole to take to my boyfriend's sister's house. For Xmas, we're going to New Jersey to visit his brother. I refuse to have anything to do with my own family. :nod:

[PsychCat]

I'm apparently making a green bean casserole to take to my boyfriend's sister's house.

OMG!! I love me some greenbean casserole! :]

[markolas]

OMG!! I love me some greenbean casserole! :]

Me, too. I thought everyone did, but apparently Andrew's family isn't nuts about that, or sweet potatoes. :shocked:

[irishgrl]

Im doing the whole traditional thing: Turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, green bean cassarole, candied yams, squash, spiral cut ham...did I forget anything?

oh yeah, a store bought tiramisu because Im too busy to make a pie.

[Rickypt]

Happy Turkey (or ham) Day!


I'm working tomorrow, but I get a free meal out of it....and holiday pay! :blob2:

That sounds pretty damn good.....

[UnwindedDreams]

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!!! Tomorrow I'll be having the damn family over:laugh: I making a fried turkey(i never thought I would ever try this but after I did, I refuse to eat a baked turkey) virginia ham, candied yams, lasagna, baked ziti, mashed potatoes, my famous stuffing with my parmigiano reggiano cheese(grated by myself):rolleyes:and garlic , cold and hot antipasto, and of course, hot italian bread...yea...we're a fat family:laugh:

[irishgrl]

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!!! Tomorrow I'll be having the damn family over:laugh: I making a fried turkey(i never thought I would ever try this but after I did, I refuse to eat a baked turkey) virginia ham, candied yams, lasagna, baked ziti, mashed potatoes, my famous stuffing with my parmigiano reggiano cheese(grated by myself):rolleyes:and garlic , cold and hot antipasto, and of course, hot italian bread...yea...we're a fat family:laugh:
what a kick! Thanksgiving with an Italian twist!

[rbs3676]

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!!! Tomorrow I'll be having the damn family over:laugh: I making a fried turkey(i never thought I would ever try this but after I did, I refuse to eat a baked turkey) virginia ham, candied yams, lasagna, baked ziti, mashed potatoes, my famous stuffing with my parmigiano reggiano cheese(grated by myself):rolleyes:and garlic , cold and hot antipasto, and of course, hot italian bread...yea...we're a fat family:laugh:

That sounds DAMN good!!! :nod:

rbs

[BTFLCHLD]

anyone having a turducken - a chicken stuffed in a duck stuffed in a turkey?

[irishgrl]

anyone having a turducken - a chicken stuffed in a duck stuffed in a turkey?
carving would be a nightmare :nod:

[carrie721]

anyone having a turducken - a chicken stuffed in a duck stuffed in a turkey?

i've never even heard of that ... it sounds horrifying!!

[BTFLCHLD]

i've never even heard of that ... it sounds horrifying!! maybe this will wet your appetite?

http://i10.tinypic.com/2vt9pi8.jpg

[UnwindedDreams]

anyone having a turducken - a chicken stuffed in a duck stuffed in a turkey?I want to try that so badly...it's always on food network

[UnwindedDreams]

what a kick! Thanksgiving with an Italian twist!
:lol: Yup...that's my family...for St. Patty's we eat pastries instead of soda bread...:laugh:
jk
I'm actually irish though...St. Patty's is probably my favorite holiday...to EAT!!! :lol:

[irishgrl]

:lol: Yup...that's my family...for St. Patty's we eat pastries instead of soda bread...:laugh:
jk
I'm actually irish though...St. Patty's is probably my favorite holiday...to EAT!!! :lol:
have you seen Mary's modified food pyramid? Beer is in the bread group.
A six pack gives you the day's requirement :nod: Therefore, drinking a beer is the equivalent of eating. Nuff said.

[sara1998]

i've never even heard of that ... it sounds horrifying!!

I hear they're quite delicious.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

I'm going to grandma's. I'm thankful I don't have to host the dinner this year! I've done it the past 2 years. All I have to do is wash and cut veggies for my veggie tray, and show up at 2:00. I hope to leave by 5:00. Sara will stay with mom and dad tomorrow night, and I have to go and get Sam so we can go shopping Friday morning.

[UnwindedDreams]

have you seen Mary's modified food pyramid? Beer is in the bread group.
A six pack gives you the day's requirement :nod: Therefore, drinking a beer is the equivalent of eating. Nuff said.
That's what I'm talking 'bout...:laugh:

[irishgrl]

That's what I'm talking 'bout...:laugh:
Beer. its what's for dinner. :nod:

[carrie721]

maybe this will wet your appetite?

gross!!! :p

I hear they're quite delicious.

it would probably taste fine, but the preparation sounds very scary! :eek: :laugh:

[irishgrl]

That's what I'm talking 'bout...:laugh:
GAD~ I wouldnt shop on THAT day of all days.........you masochist!

[UnwindedDreams]

Beer. its what's for dinner. :nod::laugh:That would be awesome if that was a commercial:laugh:

[irishgrl]

maybe this will wet your appetite?

http://i10.tinypic.com/2vt9pi8.jpg
geez, its two brains!

[irishgrl]

:laugh:That would be awesome if that was a commercial:laugh:
it plays in my brain every friday. I love fridays.

[BTFLCHLD]

the preparation sounds very scary! one would have to be a neurosurgeon...that looks like f'in brains! I like a traditional meal. :nod:

[carrie721]

one would have to be a neurosurgeon...that looks like f'in brains! I like a traditional meal. :nod:

i found directions on how to make it ... no thanks!!!!!!

http://www.thesalmons.org/lynn/turducken.html

[sara1998]

i found directions on how to make it ... no thanks!!!!!!

http://www.thesalmons.org/lynn/turducken.html

I think it sounds like fun, but then, I like to cook.

[GODDESS6]

"HAPPY TURKEY DAY TO ALL LEDGIES"!!!~

[bikerchic]

Happy Thanksgiving all you crazy Americans! :wavey:

[CelticGypsy]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE:xoxo:

[irishgrl]

I agree! Happy Thanksgiving everyone :nod:

Theresa, do you have any sort of harvest/fall holiday that is comparable in Canada?

[gldstwmn]

Happy Thanksgiving all! :wavey:

[The Catdancer]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Please don't drink and drive and stay safe!!!!!

[JazmenFlowers]

Happy Turkey Day!

I wonder what my brother's doing right now. hope he's doing ok. my Mom did get a letter from him and he sounded good. I've kinda been sad all day knowing he's not home.

I gotta go get some rest to prep for Black Friday!

[Livia]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Sweet potatoes are boiling as I type...making my famous casserole to bring over to a friend's house. I'm also bringing a bottle of merlot, a bottle of pinot grigio, a bottle of vodka and some cranberry juice. We'll be frying the turkey. :thumbsup:

[irishgrl]

Ive always wanted to fry a Turkey but dont have the means. The meat is so moist tho, its YUMMY!

Actually, Im doing a variation on the 2hr Safeway method which requires that you elevate the Turkey on a "V" shaped rack. it shaves a lot of time off that way. and you cant stuff the bird so the stuffing isnt all greasy. I am taking longer than the 2 hrs, I turned down the heat a bit....

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

My mom always used to buy a Thanksgiving bundle thing from the store -they do most of the cooking for you - but you still have to pop the bird in a bit. My doesn't cook :laugh:

As for frying - I've never had fried turkey...we were going to have a turkey fry at work (when I was in NY) but the week we were going to do it the main fryer's wife (who also worked there and was the co-fryer) ended up in the hospital :( so I've still not had the stuff to this day.

[Janet]

Happy Turkey Day. It's a day to eat turkey...isn't it?

I am thankful though, for a few things....esp turkey:)
I hope everyone has a great day.

[bikerchic]

Theresa, do you have any sort of harvest/fall holiday that is comparable in Canada?

Yes, we have Thanksgiving as well. Our's is in October (the 9th). But ours is not nearly as big a deal as the U.S. I mean, they celebrate like it was Christmas or something. They celebrate all week long :laugh:

[irishgrl]

Yes, we have Thanksgiving as well. Our's is in October (the 9th). But ours is not nearly as big a deal as the U.S. I mean, they celebrate like it was Christmas or something. They celebrate all week long :laugh:
Yeah, if you're lucky like me and have a Union, you get two days off, which makes a 4 day weekend! woo hoo!

[UnwindedDreams]

Well we just finished dinner and I feel B-L-O-A-T-E-D:lol: We're going to put on Yentl right now and then everybody's OUT!!!:laugh: I totally do not feel like doing dishes...:rolleyes:

[JazmenFlowers]

Well we just finished dinner and I feel B-L-O-A-T-E-D:lol: We're going to put on Yentl right now and then everybody's OUT!!!:laugh: I totally do not feel like doing dishes...:rolleyes:
child me too! my water trick didn't quite work. :rolleyes:

and...um, you're watching Yentl? I watched it a couple hours ago and then had to listen to the soundtrack! :laugh:

[BTFLCHLD]

I'm stuffed. I only had a little tablespoon full of each item but I couldn't even finish my plate! Of course there were those that licked theirs :p

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday. :)

[sodascouts]

Coming in just under the wire to say Happy Thanksgiving!