Happy Thanksgiving!
11-21-2007, 01:01 AM
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It is a small world. Hope you are feeling better. Your in-law must know my son-in-law. He and his father run the only rental yard in town, Lister Rents. Their customers come from every where around that place.
11-21-2007, 01:02 AM
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11-21-2007, 07:38 AM
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Safe travels to everybody!
I'm hosting Thanksgiving for the first time ever. For the past 50+ years, my Mom has hosted Thanksgiving. My Dad is 81 and not in the greatest of health and he can drive my Mom nuts, plus she gets so stressed out about having everything perfect for family gatherings, that I asked her if it would be easier on her if I hosted it this year. Without any hesitation, she said, "I think that's a great idea!". Poor Mom...I wonder if she's just been waiting for all of these years for somebody else to volunteer to host!
I've never cooked a turkey before (Chicky, I'm almost as bad as you with not being a Domestic Goddess!) so wish me luck!
I'm hosting Thanksgiving for the first time ever. For the past 50+ years, my Mom has hosted Thanksgiving. My Dad is 81 and not in the greatest of health and he can drive my Mom nuts, plus she gets so stressed out about having everything perfect for family gatherings, that I asked her if it would be easier on her if I hosted it this year. Without any hesitation, she said, "I think that's a great idea!". Poor Mom...I wonder if she's just been waiting for all of these years for somebody else to volunteer to host!
I've never cooked a turkey before (Chicky, I'm almost as bad as you with not being a Domestic Goddess!) so wish me luck!
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11-21-2007, 07:44 AM
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Enjoy you all. We are driving in our new ride, with the shiny chrome wheels, to my daughter and her husband for their first thanksgiving in their new house. They live in Oakhurst at the gateway to Yosemite. Should have some white stuff and hope to give the traction in our sure footed GL a good test.
I'm going to have to follow-up with you when we get back. I'd like to do a major GL road trip involving camping next year to Yosemite. We've never been in that neck of the woods, so could use all the recommendations possible. Was also thinking of tieing in a trip to Mammoth as well.
Enjoy your day with your daughter!
11-21-2007, 07:48 AM
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That's like going skiing and staying in the lodge. Turks and Caicos, beautiful place. Grand Cayman 30 years ago. Beautiful beaches. Turks and Caicos Aggressor 2006
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. The pecan trees we planted several years ago are just starting to produce so Kristen will do her magic with the "Whitehouse Pecan Pie" and I will cajun fry two turkeys for the aunt, cousins, and friends.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. The pecan trees we planted several years ago are just starting to produce so Kristen will do her magic with the "Whitehouse Pecan Pie" and I will cajun fry two turkeys for the aunt, cousins, and friends.
I bet you've been able to taste that pecan pie in your dreams for years now. Enjoy every bite. I know my mouth is watering from just reading your post. Hmmm... fresh pecans. Nothing like them!
11-21-2007, 09:51 AM
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I'll have to ask them. My brother-in-law has only lived there a few years, but his girlfriend has lived there most of her life.
11-21-2007, 09:52 AM
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You'll do great Jen... if you need any help, here you go;
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11-21-2007, 09:54 AM
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TM,
I'm going to have to follow-up with you when we get back. I'd like to do a major GL road trip involving camping next year to Yosemite. We've never been in that neck of the woods, so could use all the recommendations possible. Was also thinking of tieing in a trip to Mammoth as well.
I'm going to have to follow-up with you when we get back. I'd like to do a major GL road trip involving camping next year to Yosemite. We've never been in that neck of the woods, so could use all the recommendations possible. Was also thinking of tieing in a trip to Mammoth as well.
11-21-2007, 06:52 PM
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I know Scotty and I couldn't imagine staying in the lodge while skiing. It's just a silly phobia I'll have to get over someday, i.e. not running out of air. Never have had that problem skiing... plenty of air for all!
I bet you've been able to taste that pecan pie in your dreams for years now. Enjoy every bite. I know my mouth is watering from just reading your post. Hmmm... fresh pecans. Nothing like them!
I bet you've been able to taste that pecan pie in your dreams for years now. Enjoy every bite. I know my mouth is watering from just reading your post. Hmmm... fresh pecans. Nothing like them!
I don't know how much time you have, but if you want a nice day trip, catch an island hopper to Grand Turk or Salt Caye. They are throw backs in time with a lot of culture. We actually stayed a week at Salt Caye several years ago. The few restaraunt proprietors would come by in the morning and inquire whether we would be having dinner with them and what we wanted them to prepare. Pretty informal.
I'll be interested to hear your account of Provo.
11-21-2007, 10:47 PM
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You know what makes this forum great? The people.
It has been a lot of fun reading through the posts and seeing how/where different folks will be spending the holiday. The one common theme? Spending it with the ones we love, whether with family in spirit, in person, or with friends. Ultimately, it doesn't matter if we're having turkey or lasagna (really Chicky?) as long as we're together.
Have a great time everybody!
It has been a lot of fun reading through the posts and seeing how/where different folks will be spending the holiday. The one common theme? Spending it with the ones we love, whether with family in spirit, in person, or with friends. Ultimately, it doesn't matter if we're having turkey or lasagna (really Chicky?) as long as we're together.
Have a great time everybody!
11-21-2007, 10:51 PM
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But, I'm afraid it'll have to happen another time, because gymnastics gets rather serious by mid-July where the Russian coaches don't allow any missed practices in preparation for all of the competitions in the fall. So, we'll plan to be there sometime before that.
Let us know how that turkey turns out! Also, be careful giving any of the bones to the dogs. I've heard some horror stories before about bird bones and dogs.
11-21-2007, 10:57 PM
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I don't know how much time you have, but if you want a nice day trip, catch an island hopper to Grand Turk or Salt Caye. They are throw backs in time with a lot of culture. We actually stayed a week at Salt Caye several years ago. The few restaraunt proprietors would come by in the morning and inquire whether we would be having dinner with them and what we wanted them to prepare. Pretty informal.
I'll be interested to hear your account of Provo.
I'll be interested to hear your account of Provo.
I've never been here before, but the wind has been crazy. All of the pictures I have seen show this ultra-serene, low wake water that is crystal clear. All we've seen so far is lots of clouds, sand blowing everywhere, 4-5' swells, seaweed, and the murkiest water that looks like the eastern seaboard of the US. We're staying in Grace Bay and are hopeful the weather turns for the better soon! Right now, as rough as the ocean is, there is no way I want to be on any boat.
11-22-2007, 07:11 AM
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We landed yesterday afternoon and were to the condo by 2:00 p.m. Spent the rest of the afternoon getting everything we needed for the week.
I've never been here before, but the wind has been crazy. All of the pictures I have seen show this ultra-serene, low wake water that is crystal clear. All we've seen so far is lots of clouds, sand blowing everywhere, 4-5' swells, seaweed, and the murkiest water that looks like the eastern seaboard of the US. We're staying in Grace Bay and are hopeful the weather turns for the better soon! Right now, as rough as the ocean is, there is no way I want to be on any boat.
I've never been here before, but the wind has been crazy. All of the pictures I have seen show this ultra-serene, low wake water that is crystal clear. All we've seen so far is lots of clouds, sand blowing everywhere, 4-5' swells, seaweed, and the murkiest water that looks like the eastern seaboard of the US. We're staying in Grace Bay and are hopeful the weather turns for the better soon! Right now, as rough as the ocean is, there is no way I want to be on any boat.
11-22-2007, 06:54 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from Northern California...
We took the GL from Scottsdale, AZ to Pleasanton, CA yesterday (740 miles)... 23 MPG at 80 MPH average... Not a single problem
We took the GL from Scottsdale, AZ to Pleasanton, CA yesterday (740 miles)... 23 MPG at 80 MPH average... Not a single problem
11-22-2007, 10:59 PM
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20-25 degrees today - but still threw the 16 lbs butterball on the weber rotisserie grill unit - came out awesome!! Took a lot of adjusting of the grill as the wind would come up and kill my heat. But 3 1/2 hours later...yummy! Just finished boiling down the bones to make wild rice soup tomorrow...man the lbs are pilling on already!
Jen - hope your butterball turned out great!
Scotty - how were those pies??!!
Oh, should I say something about the GL? It rested all day in the garage...
Jen - hope your butterball turned out great!
Scotty - how were those pies??!!
Oh, should I say something about the GL? It rested all day in the garage...
11-23-2007, 12:27 AM
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11-23-2007, 05:15 PM
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11-23-2007, 06:35 PM
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I should have bought a bigger turkey! By the time I put together a plate for Allen (he got off work at 8pm), there wasn't much left to send home with my parents & my sister.
