Happy USA Thanksgiving !!!!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:58 am

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. What is everyone doing?

My whole family is meeting at a beautiful Victoriana restaurant. Then we plan to dance the night away in their fabulous ballroom.

We're also planning to stay at this lovely hotel so no one has to drive home.

In the morning we'll swim in their pool and have a gourmet brekkie before heading home.

I can't wait to see everyone:-4

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:07 am

We had our family Thanksgiving at my niece's house on Sunday. It was wonderful. I'm cooking tomorrow. It'll probably just be me, hubby, and our daughter.

Have a wonderful time KE!

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:12 am

Happy thanks giving to all our American members:-6

Have a great weekend of celebrations:-6

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:31 am

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm already here in the kitchen getting a head start on the feast! I've got a spare turkey just in case the unspeakable happens and if something happens with the backup, I'll just grab a gun and shoot a wild one from my porch!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:37 am

I ordered a cooked turkey this year with all the trimmings, etc...just have to heat it up tomorrow...no mess dinner from the oven to the plate to the trash can:wah:

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:47 am

Yes, HAPPY THANKSGIVING KE, & to all!

Sounds like you're going to have one fine Thanksgiving, ENJOY!

We have Thanksgiving at our house traditionally. Years ago, we had in the high 20's even sometimes low 30's for dinner. However, over the years that number has dwendled down to 9 or 10. Still have a great time!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:30 am

Wishing my neighbors a Happy Thanksgiving!

as you know ours was last month, so any leftovers please send to Odie's house.:sneaky:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:34 pm

Happy Thanksgiving all.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:17 pm

Happy Thankgiving everyone time for family and friends..!! Enjoy.. :-6:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:26 pm

Wow, Kathy Ellen! Sounds like you will be having a great Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:50 pm

Peg;1265985 wrote: We had our family Thanksgiving at my niece's house on Sunday. It was wonderful. I'm cooking tomorrow. It'll probably just be me, hubby, and our daughter.

Have a wonderful time KE!

That sounds wonderful Peg. Have a wonderful day with family:-4

Chezzie;1265987 wrote: Happy thanks giving to all our American members:-6

Have a great weekend of celebrations:-6

Thanks so much Chezzie. I love Thanksgiving more than Christmas now.

G-man;1266015 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm already here in the kitchen getting a head start on the feast! I've got a spare turkey just in case the unspeakable happens and if something happens with the backup, I'll just grab a gun and shoot a wild one from my porch!

:wah: Gman....I love a man who cooks:p I only cooked a turkey once and had to throw it out, but I had a spare one like you. The next year, I had a restaurant deliver the whole meal:yh_rotfl don't think I'd shoot my own though:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:57 pm

G-man;1266015 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm already here in the kitchen getting a head start on the feast! I've got a spare turkey just in case the unspeakable happens and if something happens with the backup, I'll just grab a gun and shoot a wild one from my porch!

:eek:

I'll bring the Nanimo Bars!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:01 pm

qsducks;1266016 wrote: I ordered a cooked turkey this year with all the trimmings, etc...just have to heat it up tomorrow...no mess dinner from the oven to the plate to the trash can:wah:

You are a very smart girl there Ducky:-4 Wishing you a lovely day.

cars;1266019 wrote: Yes, HAPPY THANKSGIVING KE, & to all!

Sounds like you're going to have one fine Thanksgiving, ENJOY!

We have Thanksgiving at our house traditionally. Years ago, we had in the high 20's even sometimes low 30's for dinner. However, over the years that number has dwendled down to 9 or 10. Still have a great time!

Our numbers have dwindled also Cars but now we have newcomers joining us. Have a wonderful day.

Odie;1266105 wrote: Wishing my neighbors a Happy Thanksgiving!

as you know ours was last month, so any leftovers please send to Odie's house.:sneaky:

Thank you Odie....I'll save you a big, heaping dish;)

chonsigirl;1266178 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving all.

Happy thanksgiving Chonsi:-4

CARLA;1266203 wrote: Happy Thankgiving everyone time for family and friends..!! Enjoy.. :-6:-6

Happy Turkey to you also Carla:-6

along-for-the-ride;1266206 wrote: Wow, Kathy Ellen! Sounds like you will be having a great Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and family Diana:-4 Yes, we're going to have a ball. Plus I get to finally shop in one of my fav stores....Trader Joes...on the journey home;) Wooohoooo...love that store.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:59 pm

I'd like to post some pictures of this hotel we are going to tomorrow. It is a beautiful hotel owned by friends of my parents. We used to visit as a family a few times a month for dinner, dancing and partying:wah: We love this hotel and know every nook and crannie. We stopped visiting after my parents passed as it was difficult thinking of all our memories there. That's why we're happy visiting again...to renew our memories...

Here's the hotel....

This is the conservatory for weddings, breakfast and cocktail hours...

This is the conservatory at night....

Sitting room with fireplace....We've spent many nights here singing Irish songs late into the night:wah:

Part of the pool area...

Part of the lobby....

Exclusive bedrooms.....

Here's where we're eating...in one of the railroad cars, but we have a room with a long table...can't find a pic of it...

Wish you could all join me here. I can't wait to revisit memories:-4

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:22 pm

Kathy Ellen;1265983 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. What is everyone doing?

My whole family is meeting at a beautiful Victoriana restaurant. Then we plan to dance the night away in their fabulous ballroom.

We're also planning to stay at this lovely hotel so no one has to drive home.

In the morning we'll swim in their pool and have a gourmet brekkie before heading home.

I can't wait to see everyone:-4

Who is your friend on the boardwalk...he looks familiar:yh_rotfl...I'm sure you'll be meeting him tomorrow:wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:37 pm

:wah:Kathy Ellen;1266294 wrote: I'd like to post some pictures of this hotel we are going to tomorrow. It is a beautiful hotel owned by friends of my parents. We used to visit as a family a few times a month for dinner, dancing and partying:wah: We love this hotel and know every nook and crannie. We stopped visiting after my parents passed as it was difficult thinking of all our memories there. That's why we're happy visiting again...to renew our memories...

Here's the hotel....

This is the conservatory for weddings, breakfast and cocktail hours...

This is the conservatory at night....

Sitting room with fireplace....We've spent many nights here singing Irish songs late into the night:wah:

Part of the pool area...

Part of the lobby....

Exclusive bedrooms.....

Here's where we're eating...in one of the railroad cars, but we have a room with a long table...can't find a pic of it...

Wish you could all join me here. I can't wait to revisit memories:-4

"your friend called tonight"...he's looking forward to meat=ing you:wah: He left a message....:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:46 pm

oh my Kathy, that hotel is above any imagination!

I remember you telling me about the rail car.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.:-4

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:54 pm

Kathy Ellen;1265983 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. What is everyone doing?

My whole family is meeting at a beautiful Victoriana restaurant. Then we plan to dance the night away in their fabulous ballroom.

We're also planning to stay at this lovely hotel so no one has to drive home.

In the morning we'll swim in their pool and have a gourmet brekkie before heading home.

I can't wait to see everyone:-4

Happy Thanksgiving to all that celebrate it

It's one of my favorite holidays!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:59 pm

K.Snyder;1266316 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving to all that celebrate it

It's one of my favorite holidays!

I'm already pooped out & have started cooking this afternoon, have a sick Quin...and still have to make shrimp lejon & a pumpkin pie...feel free to come over kevin...i'll be passed out on the sofa & you can do the rest of the cooking:wah::wah:

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:02 pm

Happy Thanksgiving to you all :-4

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:06 pm

kayleneaussie;1266321 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving to you all :-4

Thanks Kay...off to do some more baking...will try to get on tomorrow night if i'm not passed out:wah: and Quin is sick...just great....not!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:30 pm

Odie;1266313 wrote: oh my Kathy, that hotel is above any imagination!

I remember you telling me about the rail car.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.:-4

Ahhh thanks so much Odie:-4

I really appreciate your thoughts. My family and I adore this hotel because it belongs to our friends and we love them. One of the workers there, who is our friend, has refurbished all of the furniture there.

Thanks Odie:-6

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:36 pm

qsducks;1266317 wrote: I'm already pooped out & have started cooking this afternoon, have a sick Quin...and still have to make shrimp lejon & a pumpkin pie...feel free to come over kevin...i'll be passed out on the sofa & you can do the rest of the cooking:wah::wah:

I'll come over and show you how to make Thanksgiving dinner the quick and easy way!

1. Lay on the couch until it's time to get up and cook!

2. Heat turkey fryer!

3. Place your sweet potatoes/yams, green beans, baked beans, or whichever other sides you prefer all in their respective dishes and lay them all around the turkey fryer!

4. By this time check to see if the turkey fryer is nice and scolding!

5. Take turkey out of the freezer and insert your stuffing up what appears to be the turkey's rectum and throw turkey into the scolding turkey fryer!

6. Complete #5 with the extreme emphasis on stepping back from the turkey fryer as quickly as possible!

7. Keep an emergency response vehicle on speed dial!

(I suppose I should have placed #6 and 7 before #5!,..OH DEAR!:eek:!)

8. If all goes well all of your food items should be finished cooking at roughly:sneaky: the same time and enjoy!

qsducks can you hear me!?!??!? Dear!?!??!?!? DEAR!?!?!??!??!?

OH DEAR!

!

*WARNING* PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS AT HOME! WILL CAUSE SEVERE 3rd DEGREE BURNS AND POSSIBLY END YOUR LIFE!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:41 pm

K.Snyder;1266316 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving to all that celebrate it

It's one of my favorite holidays!

Thanks Kevin:-4 I hope you and family have a wonderful holiday.

qsducks;1266317 wrote: I'm already pooped out & have started cooking this afternoon, have a sick Quin...and still have to make shrimp lejon & a pumpkin pie...feel free to come over kevin...i'll be passed out on the sofa & you can do the rest of the cooking:wah::wah:

Ahhh Ducky. I hope Quin feels better, and that you and family have a wonderful holiday:-4

kayleneaussie;1266321 wrote: Happy Thanksgiving to you all :-4

Thanks Kaylene...This is a special holiday for me....more important than Christmas. I just love to relax and have fun with my family without worrying and stressed about buying pressies.

I can't wait to see some of my family members that I haven't seen in a bit tomorrow:-4

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:43 pm

Kathy Ellen;1266326 wrote: Thanks Kevin:-4 I hope you and family have a wonderful holiday.

Thank you, you too, Kathy Ellen!...:yh_wink

:yh_kiss

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:13 pm

Happy Thanksgiving :-6

I hope everyone has a lovely day:-4

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:34 pm

Ten Year Old Cooked Today:guitarist

Turkey

Stuffing

Baked Potatoes

Green Bean Casserole

Corn

Gravy

Loaf of Bread Machine Bread

She made 8 big muffin tin size pies - cherry and apple last night when she made the broth we used for gravy and stuffing today.

It was wonderful. She did all the chopping(supervised) - and I did all the cleaning as we went along..

We invited her dad down to eat with us since his folks are out of town until Saturday and he's taking care of the farm alone until they get back -so couldn't really travel to his sisters.

They played guitar hero after while I dosed in my chair..:wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:38 pm

flopstock;1266576 wrote: Ten Year Old Cooked Today:guitarist

Turkey

Stuffing

Baked Potatoes

Green Bean Casserole

Corn

Gravy

Loaf of Bread Machine Bread

She made 8 big muffin tin size pies - cherry and apple last night when she made the broth we used for gravy and stuffing today.

It was wonderful. She did all the chopping(supervised) - and I did all the cleaning as we went along..

We invited her dad down to eat with us since his folks are out of town until Saturday and he's taking care of the farm alone until they get back -so couldn't really travel to his sisters.

They played guitar hero after while I dosed in my chair..:wah:

That took three reads to establish that you hadn't cooked your ten year old :wah::wah:

Hope you all had a great day, Happy Thanksgiving to you all :-6

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:06 pm

I've never had much of an appreciation of Thanksgiving - it's a concept we do not have over here.

Reading this thread gives a feeling of what it means to you and I'd like to wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving - it sounds wonderful.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:57 pm

- everyone stuffed to the gills?:sneaky:

-had to much do drink?

-feeling sleepy or already sleeping?:-5:-5

just remember last months was our Thanksgiving, please send leftovers to

www.Odie.com

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

again, I hope my neighbours had a wonderful day celebrating with friends and family.:guitarist

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:15 pm

Odie;1266596 wrote: - everyone stuffed to the gills?:sneaky:

-had to much do drink?

-feeling sleepy or already sleeping?:-5:-5

just remember last months was our Thanksgiving, please send leftovers to

www.Odie.com

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

again, I hope my neighbours had a wonderful day celebrating with friends and family.:guitarist

Thank you Odie...

I hope yours was as enjoyable

You should have made a thread :yh_wink

:yh_kiss

Then you could have followed me quick and easy Thanksgiving dinner "tips"! :yh_wink :wah: :yh_kiss

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:17 pm

Happy Thanksgiving :-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:27 pm

K.Snyder;1266620 wrote: Thank you Odie...

I hope yours was as enjoyable

You should have made a thread :yh_wink

:yh_kiss

Then you could have followed me quick and easy Thanksgiving dinner "tips"! :yh_wink :wah: :yh_kiss

I did make a thread...last month as Canada's was in October....one person replied from Canada!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

were not big here eh?:yh_rotfl

did you have turkey?

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:59 pm

Odie;1266634 wrote: I did make a thread...last month as Canada's was in October....one person replied from Canada!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

were not big here eh?:yh_rotfl

did you have turkey?

Oh yes I had turkey among other varieties of deliciousness

I dare not suggest you had a muskrat even if chopping it's tail off before it's displayed on the table were of prime dining etiquette so I assume you had turkey as well! :yh_wink :wah: :yh_kiss

,..you never know!,..some people eat muskrats! :yh_rotfl :yh_wink :yh_kiss

Like people from Kentucky

,..or someden lika dat! :wah:

:yh_winks!!!!!!!

:yh_kisses!!!!!!!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:57 pm

Next year is lobster for Thanksgiving including baked clams, shrimp lejon & for the peeps who don't like lobster (?) they can have a poptart:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:33 pm

K.Snyder;1266651 wrote: Oh yes I had turkey among other varieties of deliciousness

I dare not suggest you had a muskrat even if chopping it's tail off before it's displayed on the table were of prime dining etiquette so I assume you had turkey as well! :yh_wink :wah: :yh_kiss

,..you never know!,..some people eat muskrats! :yh_rotfl :yh_wink :yh_kiss

Like people from Kentucky

,..or someden lika dat! :wah:

:yh_winks!!!!!!!

:yh_kisses!!!!!!!

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

a muskrat? not around these parts!:yh_rotfl

Glad you did have turkey, I never had it this Thanksgiving.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:05 am

Odie;1266669 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

a muskrat? not around these parts!:yh_rotfl

Glad you did have turkey, I never had it this Thanksgiving.

No musky wusky!?!??!?

Oh well!

There's always next year right!?!??!?

Come on down to these hehills and I'll show you sum suuthern Ohio hospitality! :yh_winks!!!!!!!

:yh_kisses!!!!!!!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:25 am

Yesterdays menu was thankfully store cooked...just heated it up:

Turkey, mashed potatoes (very good), stuffing, cole slaw, gravy.

I made the appetizers: onion dip with potato chips, shrimp lejon, pigs in a blanket

Desserts which I also made: 2 pumpkin pies & a cheesecake:-4. We also had a Carvel turkey cake as my daughter's birthday is near & sometimes on Tday:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:35 pm

K.Snyder;1266671 wrote: No musky wusky!?!??!?

Oh well!

There's always next year right!?!??!?

Come on down to these hehills and I'll show you sum suuthern Ohio hospitality! :yh_winks!!!!!!!

:yh_kisses!!!!!!!

ewwwwwwww who wants muskrat?:-5:-5

oh please, show me your hospitality!:sneaky:

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:03 pm

qsducks;1266718 wrote: Yesterdays menu was thankfully store cooked...just heated it up:

Turkey, mashed potatoes (very good), stuffing, cole slaw, gravy.

I made the appetizers: onion dip with potato chips, shrimp lejon, pigs in a blanket

Desserts which I also made: 2 pumpkin pies & a cheesecake:-4. We also had a Carvel turkey cake as my daughter's birthday is near & sometimes on Tday:-4

I did that a couple of years ago when my daughter had just had her son - it was great! Picked it up, headed down and tada! You get all these different package sizes to choose from, but it all tasted just great!:D

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:28 pm

flopstock;1266828 wrote: I did that a couple of years ago when my daughter had just had her son - it was great! Picked it up, headed down and tada! You get all these different package sizes to choose from, but it all tasted just great!:D

It was the total ticket imo...they had other stuff to pick out but the filet mignon dinner was off my budget...$99.00 Still think the mashed potatoes were awesome, but the turkey was a bit dried out...doing seafood next year. And I'm sure your daughter loved it & appreciated it:wah:

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:02 pm

Odie;1266802 wrote: ewwwwwwww who wants muskrat?:-5:-5

oh please, show me your hospitality!:sneaky:

:sneaky: :yh_wink :yh_kiss

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:55 pm

K.Snyder;1266935 wrote: :sneaky: :yh_wink :yh_kiss

:sneaky:

:sneaky:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:01 am

Odie;1266963 wrote: :sneaky:

:yh_drool:yh_drool:yh_drool

:sneaky::sneaky::sneaky:

:wah::wah::wah:

:yh_drool:yh_drool:yh_drool

:wah::wah::wah:

:yh_drool:yh_drool:yh_drool

:wah::wah::wah:

:yh_kiss:yh_kiss:yh_kiss

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:10 am

K.Snyder;1266965 wrote: :yh_drool:yh_drool:yh_drool

:sneaky::sneaky::sneaky:

:wah::wah::wah:

:yh_drool:yh_drool:yh_drool

:wah::wah::wah:

:yh_drool:yh_drool:yh_drool

:wah::wah::wah:

:yh_kiss:yh_kiss:yh_kiss

are you still eating turkey.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:32 am

Odie;1266971 wrote: are you still eating turkey.

I made a turkey quesadilla about an hour ago.

:yh_tong2

:yh_wink

:yh_kiss

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:16 am

K.Snyder;1266975 wrote: I made a turkey quesadilla about an hour ago.

:yh_tong2

:yh_wink

:yh_kiss

Kevin, that sounds delicious.:guitarist

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:22 am

~sigh~ .....started out as a nice thread....

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:25 am

Yep.. grin, but the thread's just a thread. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Kathy. I sent you a load of thoughtwaves. The hotel looked awesome. We had a very nice meal here too, in solidarity with American friends. I'll respond to your email tomorrow... xxxx

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:34 pm

AussiePam;1266990 wrote: Yep.. grin, but the thread's just a thread. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Kathy. I sent you a load of thoughtwaves. The hotel looked awesome. We had a very nice meal here too, in solidarity with American friends. I'll respond to your email tomorrow... xxxx

Thanks Pam:-6