Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 You make an excellent point, dear Sharon! Thank you for that nudge; I need to look at it in that way.Please do say hi to Challis for me (and all us!). I hope you have an awesome day! Who will be doing the preparations--you? Don't overdo!love to you my friend, Kate OT-Thanksgiving plans> > > > Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:> > I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if > in fact, you even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know > what happens in South Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on > being with my family-5 kids and my hub, and going down to PA to > share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dad who is in assisted > living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. It does > save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 > per person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so > we will be hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we > are staying in, which will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), > and it is a heap of $. It will however be fun to be with family. > Last year I was in a psych unit while my family celebrated the > same way as is planned for this year.> What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Gimping to catch up again, dang it - spent the weekend thinking our phone line was broken, only to find it was the actual physical PHONE all along, arrgh! I almost always cook for Thanksgiving, unless we're doing a family thing (Himself's parents and sisters all live here in town...) This year they're all going to a particular buffet. Eeeeeeeew! I'm sure there are great buffets out there, but the one they chose make us sick every time we've tried.... SO anyway, we had an invite to a church friend's, where we would have dined with our priest and a large number of Moldovan college students who are here on work visas... But Himself now has to work several parts of Thanksgiving day, so I've got a nice fat chicken thawing, and all the other bits needed to make a nice comfy Thanksgiving meal for two - we have our Metropolitan's dispensation from the Advent fast for only one day, so we need to not have leftovers to tempt us! :-) And so, while I would have enjoyed the someone-else-cooking and the company at our friends' house, on the other hand I can spend the entire day in my jammies if I am so moved.... ;-) in WY " You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... " http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com OT-Thanksgiving plans Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this: I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if in fact, you even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 kids and my hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dad who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. It does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 per person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we will be hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying in, which will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. It will however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych unit while my family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year. What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Gimping to catch up again, dang it - spent the weekend thinking our phone line was broken, only to find it was the actual physical PHONE all along, arrgh! I almost always cook for Thanksgiving, unless we're doing a family thing (Himself's parents and sisters all live here in town...) This year they're all going to a particular buffet. Eeeeeeeew! I'm sure there are great buffets out there, but the one they chose make us sick every time we've tried.... SO anyway, we had an invite to a church friend's, where we would have dined with our priest and a large number of Moldovan college students who are here on work visas... But Himself now has to work several parts of Thanksgiving day, so I've got a nice fat chicken thawing, and all the other bits needed to make a nice comfy Thanksgiving meal for two - we have our Metropolitan's dispensation from the Advent fast for only one day, so we need to not have leftovers to tempt us! :-) And so, while I would have enjoyed the someone-else-cooking and the company at our friends' house, on the other hand I can spend the entire day in my jammies if I am so moved.... ;-) in WY " You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... " http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com OT-Thanksgiving plans Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this: I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if in fact, you even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 kids and my hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dad who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. It does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 per person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we will be hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying in, which will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. It will however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych unit while my family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year. What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Don't forget the Yorkshire pudding! ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans Gimping to catch up again, dang it - spent the weekend thinking our phoneline was broken, only to find it was the actual physical PHONE all along,arrgh!I almost always cook for Thanksgiving, unless we're doing a family thing(Himself's parents and sisters all live here in town...) This year they'reall going to a particular buffet. Eeeeeeeew! I'm sure there are greatbuffets out there, but the one they chose make us sick every time we'vetried....SO anyway, we had an invite to a church friend's, where we would havedined with our priest and a large number of Moldovan college students whoare here on work visas...But Himself now has to work several parts of Thanksgiving day, so I'vegot a nice fat chicken thawing, and all the other bits needed to make a nicecomfy Thanksgiving meal for two - we have our Metropolitan's dispensationfrom the Advent fast for only one day, so we need to not have leftovers totempt us! :-)And so, while I would have enjoyed the someone-else-cooking and thecompany at our friends' house, on the other hand I can spend the entire dayin my jammies if I am so moved.... ;-) in WY"You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancieshttp://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com-----Original Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On BehalfOf katelloydkidzoptonline (DOT) netSent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:26 PMTo: MSersLife Subject: OT-Thanksgiving plans Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if in fact, youeven celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in SouthAfrica, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 kids and myhub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dadwho is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. Itdoes save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 perperson! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we will behard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying in, whichwill be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. It willhowever be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych unit while myfamily celebrated the same way as is planned for this year.What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Don't forget the Yorkshire pudding! ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans Gimping to catch up again, dang it - spent the weekend thinking our phoneline was broken, only to find it was the actual physical PHONE all along,arrgh!I almost always cook for Thanksgiving, unless we're doing a family thing(Himself's parents and sisters all live here in town...) This year they'reall going to a particular buffet. Eeeeeeeew! I'm sure there are greatbuffets out there, but the one they chose make us sick every time we'vetried....SO anyway, we had an invite to a church friend's, where we would havedined with our priest and a large number of Moldovan college students whoare here on work visas...But Himself now has to work several parts of Thanksgiving day, so I'vegot a nice fat chicken thawing, and all the other bits needed to make a nicecomfy Thanksgiving meal for two - we have our Metropolitan's dispensationfrom the Advent fast for only one day, so we need to not have leftovers totempt us! :-)And so, while I would have enjoyed the someone-else-cooking and thecompany at our friends' house, on the other hand I can spend the entire dayin my jammies if I am so moved.... ;-) in WY"You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancieshttp://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com-----Original Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On BehalfOf katelloydkidzoptonline (DOT) netSent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:26 PMTo: MSersLife Subject: OT-Thanksgiving plans Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if in fact, youeven celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in SouthAfrica, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 kids and myhub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dadwho is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. Itdoes save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 perperson! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we will behard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying in, whichwill be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. It willhowever be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych unit while myfamily celebrated the same way as is planned for this year.What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I'll save that for the next nice roast beef (sometime after Christmas...) 'cause we gotta eat everything up in one day! Himself HAS to have his stuffing, and I HAVE to have some " sinful potatoes " , and then you add in dessert, and and and.... :-) SINFUL POTATOES However many potatoes you need, peeled and sliced Some milk Some butter Some cream cheese Some sour cream Some feta cheese (no, really!) Some fresh chives Salt, pepper, etc, to taste Layer your potatoes in a covered baking dish of a size that it will be about 2/3rds full (does that make sense? :-) ) Sprinkle with salt and pepper - sea salt and fresh-ground pepper are best). Pour in just enough milk to cover the bottom of the dish, and put your desired amount of butter on top of the potatoes. (Remember you'll be adding more " wet " ingredients later, so err on the side of caution). Cover, and put in the oven along with whatever meat you're cooking. Check for potato tenderness after about 45 minutes; they're done when fork-tender. Remove from oven. Add sour cream, cream cheese, crumbled feta, and mash - taste as you go, and add more yummies as needed. When the texture is to your liking, stir in the chives and adjust salt/pepper seasoning. These can be returned to the oven for a short time to keep warm, or transferred to a small crockpot for transport to potlucks, etc - they get better with more gentle heat... in WY " You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... " http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com OT-Thanksgiving plans Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this: I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if in fact, you even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 kids and my hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dad who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. It does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 per person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we will be hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying in, which will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. It will however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych unit while my family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year. What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 *drool* I think I'm saving that recipe... ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans I'll save that for the next nice roast beef (sometime after Christmas...)'cause we gotta eat everything up in one day! Himself HAS to have hisstuffing, and I HAVE to have some "sinful potatoes", and then you add indessert, and and and.... :-)SINFUL POTATOESHowever many potatoes you need, peeled and slicedSome milkSome butter Some cream cheeseSome sour creamSome feta cheese (no, really!)Some fresh chivesSalt, pepper, etc, to tasteLayer your potatoes in a covered baking dish of a size that it will beabout 2/3rds full (does that make sense? :-) ) Sprinkle with salt andpepper - sea salt and fresh-ground pepper are best).Pour in just enough milk to cover the bottom of the dish, and put yourdesired amount of butter on top of the potatoes. (Remember you'll be addingmore "wet" ingredients later, so err on the side of caution).Cover, and put in the oven along with whatever meat you're cooking.Check for potato tenderness after about 45 minutes; they're done whenfork-tender.Remove from oven. Add sour cream, cream cheese, crumbled feta, and mash- taste as you go, and add more yummies as needed. When the texture is toyour liking, stir in the chives and adjust salt/pepper seasoning.These can be returned to the oven for a short time to keep warm, ortransferred to a small crockpot for transport to potlucks, etc - they getbetter with more gentle heat... in WY"You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancieshttp://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com-----Original Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On BehalfOf AkibaSent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:12 PMTo: MSersLife Subject: RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans Don't forget the Yorkshire pudding! ~*~Hugs~*~~*~Akiba~*~-------Original Message------- From: ThallasDate: 11/24/2009 3:09:27 PMTo: MSersLife Subject: RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans Gimping to catch up again, dang it - spent the weekend thinking our phoneline was broken, only to find it was the actual physical PHONE all along,arrgh!I almost always cook for Thanksgiving, unless we're doing a family thing(Himself's parents and sisters all live here in town...) This year they'reall going to a particular buffet. Eeeeeeeew! I'm sure there are greatbuffets out there, but the one they chose make us sick every time we'vetried....SO anyway, we had an invite to a church friend's, where we would havedined with our priest and a large number of Moldovan college students whoare here on work visas...But Himself now has to work several parts of Thanksgiving day, so I'vegot a nice fat chicken thawing, and all the other bits needed to make a nicecomfy Thanksgiving meal for two - we have our Metropolitan's dispensationfrom the Advent fast for only one day, so we need to not have leftovers totempt us! :-)And so, while I would have enjoyed the someone-else-cooking and thecompany at our friends' house, on the other hand I can spend the entire dayin my jammies if I am so moved.... ;-) in WY"You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancieshttp://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com-----Original Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On BehalfOf katelloydkidzoptonline (DOT) netSent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:26 PMTo: MSersLife Subject: OT-Thanksgiving plans Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if in fact, youeven celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in SouthAfrica, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 kids and myhub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dadwho is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. Itdoes save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 perperson! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we will behard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying in, whichwill be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. It willhowever be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych unit while myfamily celebrated the same way as is planned for this year.What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Stop ... drool, drool. I'm a Canadian . And gluten free still! But I wish you all a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving. Akiba, have you heard if Mike's home and how he is? Cait Don't forget the Yorkshire pudding! ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Stop ... drool, drool. I'm a Canadian . And gluten free still! But I wish you all a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving. Akiba, have you heard if Mike's home and how he is? Cait Don't forget the Yorkshire pudding! ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I *JUST* sent an update. GMTA! ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Re: OT-Thanksgiving plans Stop ... drool, drool. I'm a Canadian . And gluten free still! But I wish you all a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving.Akiba, have you heard if Mike's home and how he is?CaitDon't forget the Yorkshire pudding!~*~Hugs~*~~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I *JUST* sent an update. GMTA! ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Re: OT-Thanksgiving plans Stop ... drool, drool. I'm a Canadian . And gluten free still! But I wish you all a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving.Akiba, have you heard if Mike's home and how he is?CaitDon't forget the Yorkshire pudding!~*~Hugs~*~~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 You can make 'em some LESS sinful with just sour cream... The nice thing is that you're not boiling away the nutrients, and it's all in one dish. in WY " You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... " http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans *drool* I think I'm saving that recipe... ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Is there gluten in potatoes? And you can always recipes for Canadian Thanksgiving.... :-) in WY " You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... " http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com Re: OT-Thanksgiving plans Stop ... drool, drool. I'm a Canadian . And gluten free still! But I wish you all a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving. Akiba, have you heard if Mike's home and how he is? Cait Don't forget the Yorkshire pudding! ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Is there gluten in potatoes? And you can always recipes for Canadian Thanksgiving.... :-) in WY " You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... " http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com Re: OT-Thanksgiving plans Stop ... drool, drool. I'm a Canadian . And gluten free still! But I wish you all a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving. Akiba, have you heard if Mike's home and how he is? Cait Don't forget the Yorkshire pudding! ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi ,Being in jammies sounds grand! Your cozy dinner sounds wonderful! Glad to see you catching up!love, Kate OT-Thanksgiving plans> > > Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:> > I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if > in fact, you> even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South> Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 > kids and my> hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 > sibs and my dad> who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going > out to eat. It> does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us > $35 per> person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we > will be> hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying > in, which> will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. > It will> however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych > unit while my> family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year.> What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi ,Being in jammies sounds grand! Your cozy dinner sounds wonderful! Glad to see you catching up!love, Kate OT-Thanksgiving plans> > > Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:> > I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if > in fact, you> even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South> Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 > kids and my> hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 > sibs and my dad> who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going > out to eat. It> does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us > $35 per> person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we > will be> hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying > in, which> will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. > It will> however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych > unit while my> family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year.> What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Then they'd be called "almost-but-not-quite-sinful potatoes? Too long...keep the other stuff in lol... ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans You can make 'em some LESS sinful with just sour cream...The nice thing is that you're not boiling away the nutrients, and it's allin one dish. in WY"You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancieshttp://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com-----Original Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On BehalfOf AkibaSent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:44 PMTo: MSersLife Subject: RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans *drool* I think I'm saving that recipe... ~*~Hugs~*~~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Then they'd be called "almost-but-not-quite-sinful potatoes? Too long...keep the other stuff in lol... ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans You can make 'em some LESS sinful with just sour cream...The nice thing is that you're not boiling away the nutrients, and it's allin one dish. in WY"You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancieshttp://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com-----Original Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On BehalfOf AkibaSent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:44 PMTo: MSersLife Subject: RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans *drool* I think I'm saving that recipe... ~*~Hugs~*~~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi KateUnfortunately, we don't have a Thanksgiving in South Africa. We have a lot of holidays, I think there's at least one day in every month. Most of them we're not too sure of what it's about. LOL Too many things to remember. But we do have Christmas and I think we celebrate it the same way most do all over the world. But I'm still sad about the Thanksgiving, it means I miss out on eating. Oh that's really sad. LOL So can I come over and have some turkey? LOLLove To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, November 23, 2009 9:25:44 PMSubject: OT-Thanksgiving plans Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if in fact, you even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 kids and my hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dad who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. It does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 per person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we will be hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying in, which will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. It will however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych unit while my family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year.What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi KateUnfortunately, we don't have a Thanksgiving in South Africa. We have a lot of holidays, I think there's at least one day in every month. Most of them we're not too sure of what it's about. LOL Too many things to remember. But we do have Christmas and I think we celebrate it the same way most do all over the world. But I'm still sad about the Thanksgiving, it means I miss out on eating. Oh that's really sad. LOL So can I come over and have some turkey? LOLLove To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, November 23, 2009 9:25:44 PMSubject: OT-Thanksgiving plans Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if in fact, you even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 kids and my hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dad who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. It does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 per person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we will be hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying in, which will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. It will however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych unit while my family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year.What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Nah, then we just call 'em mmmmmmmmmmmmm... ;-) The original Sinful Potato recipe is from our priest (hah!) but when I " brought it home " I changed it to go into the oven for less muss, less fuss. Actually the sour cream+whatever+you've+got is yummy... try some shredded cheese of any type - pepperjack is FAB.... okay, now I gotta go make lunch, I'm hungry! in WY " You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... " http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans *drool* I think I'm saving that recipe... ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks! Feel like I'm chasing dandelion fluffs most days here lately... But I reckon I like it better than dying of boredom because I have nothin' to do! in WY " You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... " http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://practicalblackwork.com Re: RE: OT-Thanksgiving plans Hi , Being in jammies sounds grand! Your cozy dinner sounds wonderful! Glad to see you catching up! love, Kate OT-Thanksgiving plans > > > Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this: > > I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if > in fact, you > even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South > Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 > kids and my > hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 > sibs and my dad > who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going > out to eat. It > does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us > $35 per > person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we > will be > hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying > in, which > will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. > It will > however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych > unit while my > family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year. > What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 sinful potatoes sound delightful! yummers!Thanks for the recipe! hugs, Kate OT-Thanksgiving plans> > > Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:> > I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if > in fact, you> even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South> Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 > kids and my> hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 > sibs and my dad> who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going > out to eat. It> does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us > $35 per> person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we > will be> hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying > in, which> will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. > It will> however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych > unit while my> family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year.> What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 sinful potatoes sound delightful! yummers!Thanks for the recipe! hugs, Kate OT-Thanksgiving plans> > > Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:> > I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if > in fact, you> even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know what happens in South> Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on being with my family-5 > kids and my> hub, and going down to PA to share the day with 4 of my 5 > sibs and my dad> who is in assisted living. The only drawback is, we are going > out to eat. It> does save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us > $35 per> person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so we > will be> hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we are staying > in, which> will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), and it is a heap of $. > It will> however be fun to be with family. Last year I was in a psych > unit while my> family celebrated the same way as is planned for this year.> What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi ,It IS about eating, but more than that, it is about counting your blessings, and thinking about what you are thankful for this year. If you can get here, they'll be plenty of turkey!love to you, Kate OT-Thanksgiving plans> > > Hi hope it is ok with Sharon,n and nne to ask this:> > I was wondering what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are, or, if > in fact, you even celebrate Thanksgiving. I'm not sure I know > what happens in South Africa, Sweden or Turkey! I'm planning on > being with my family-5 kids and my hub, and going down to PA to > share the day with 4 of my 5 sibs and my dad who is in assisted > living. The only drawback is, we are going out to eat. It does > save on preparation and clean up, but will cost each of us $35 > per person! Most family members just have 2 in their group, so > we will be hard-pressed as we are 7. Add to that the hotel we > are staying in, which will be an additional $200 (for 2 rooms), > and it is a heap of $. It will however be fun to be with family. > Last year I was in a psych unit while my family celebrated the > same way as is planned for this year.> What is everyone else doing? love and hugs to all, Kate> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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