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[dazedx3]

Happy Thanksgiving eve, Today I made 2 pumpkin pies, an apple cake with caramel topping, and 3 loaves of banana bread ( grandma always has to bring banana bread to the grand girls). I am taking the turkey, stuffing, gravy and desserts. We are traveling to my daughters tomorrow and we will have the meal on Friday. Saturday we are celebrating Eloise Kris’s first birthday. We’ll travel home on Sunday. There is some snow forecasted so we’ll keep an eye on that.

Lynn, I don’t blame you for wanting a quiet day. Holidays are so difficult. I keep going over in my head our last years Thanksgiving. We will all be thinking of you tomorrow and wishing you peace.

Pollyannamom… so sorry you are feeling poorly and will have to miss the holiday. It seems that the virus is taking a long time to show up on the tests. My niece who is a nurse was saying that the tests are not very accurate right now. They are seeing a lot of false negatives.

Have a safe holiday everyone.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Extra to you as well dear Dazed.

 

[bobbiwoz]

@PollyannaMom


We are still under the weather, different ailments, and so, it will be a quiet Thanksgiving, my DSis Nancy, Tom and I.

I was a senior in HS when Kennedy was assassinated. Between that and things like the integration and civil rights movement, there were lots of violent images on TV when I was growing up….things haven’t changed for the better.

I’ve made orange cranberry sauce, tomorrow I will bake an apple pie, and put stuffing in the crock pot.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Bobbi, may you and Tom please feel much, much better too!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Feel better Bobbi and Tom, and anyone under the weather!

 

[Kirby]

Watching the Today show right now, it's been 60 years since JFK was killed.

I was six years old. I remember my mother crying. I didn't know why just could tell something bad had happened.

Interesting article about the aftermath from a UK perspective:

Yes it was, thank you for sharing it.

Worked in the office and made a bank run. Did a load of laundry, not much else. We were supposed to go out to dinner with another couple but he wasn't feeling too well and they canceled. We went ahead and went out to eat. Then came home and watched the first two episodes of Fargo that I had taped from last night. We love that series!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Good morning, all!

Feeling better this morning than yesterday morning, so hopefully that's a good sign. I'm less stuffy, but have been coughing a bit as the gunk tries to loosen up.

Watching the news and anticipating the start if the parade at 8:30. They also mentioned we'll be able to see the StarLink Satellites around 5:20 this evening, so I set a reminder in my phone to look.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

[Snowysmom]

Happy Thanksgiving. I hope all who are under the weather feel better soon.

Happy Birthday to Toto. He is a handsome guy.

@dazedx3 I hope you have a nice time with your family. Enjoy the grandkids and happy birthday to Eloise Kris. My oldest DGD is an Eloise aka Ellie. Holidays are difficult. Kenny works today and Jeff and family go to the in laws this year. I will spend the day making some desserts, walking, thinking of previous Thanksgivings with Chris, and watching Hallmark movies. Tomorrow I go Kenny's for our family celebration. It is always bittersweet but when Sam comes up to me and gives me a big smile he can melt Nana's heart. The other kids are running around like crazy which is a nice distraction.

Lynn I hope you have just the kind of day you want today. Enjoy the french dressing. I wish you a peaceful quiet day.

@PollyannaMom Glad you are feeling a bit better. I love the picture.

I also live in Kennedy country. My mother and father both liked the Kennedys. I remember my neighborhood being very quiet and somber after Kennedy's death. It was an interesting era politically when both sides could come together. I wish it was that way again. The 60s was a very volatile time. It is interesting to watch RFK Jr running for president.

I have been spending way too much online. Yesterday my friend told me about some boots at LL Bean that she loves. I do need some good boots for walking in the winter so of course I bought them. I do need to get some games for Toys for Tots and some other stuff. I feel like I need an intervention!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[lynxstch]

To all of my Quacker familly. I am grateful for your friendship and your care, concern and support.
Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy Thanksgiving to my Quacker family with much love. I appreciate each of you so much. Praying everyone has a peaceful day. Thinking of you. Hugs!

 

[bobbiwoz]

A cousin sent this, so I am sharing! Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

What a fun cousin, dear Bobbi. Prayers you and Tom are feeling much better today!

Lynn, Snowysmom, and Dazed, thinking extra of all three of you

 

[bobbiwoz]

What a fun cousin, dear Bobbi. Prayers you and Tom are feeling much better today!

Lynn, Snowysmom, and Dazed, thinking extra of all three of you

We are doing better!

How are you?

 

[lynxstch]

I spent a quiet day. I broke with the tradition of putting the tree up on Dec 1'st and put it up today. I didn't use any of my Hallmark ornaments or any ornaments that we've used over the years. I thought I'd break down and cry if I did. I did it all new, in gold, silver and irridesccent balls, snowflakes, angels and icicles, and garland. It looks pretty but I should have gotten a 6 foot tree instead of a 5 foot one. I also set the outside light timer for the lights to go on tonight. If I'm going to break tradition, I'm going to do it all the way. I watched 2 Hallmark Christmas movies while I decorated. Just finished eating and didn't miss having turkey at all.

Have a nice evening everyone.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Bobbi I am so thankful to hear that my friend. I'm not having an easy day sadly Trying to remain hopeful and grateful in all.

Lynn, huge hug and I love your post! Yay you!

 

[PollyannaMom]

We had a late dinner packed up and dropped off by DH's Dad. It was yummy!

Your tree sounds pretty, Lynn.

Glad you're feeling better, Bobbi.

Sorry to hear you had a rough day, Mona.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thank you PollyannaMom. I'm so glad you enjoyed your dinner

 

[Kirby]

Feeling better this morning than yesterday morning,

Glad to hear!

Lynn, your tree sounds really pretty!

Mona, sorry to hear that your day isn't going well.

Our day was different. Eating Thanksgiving dinner out was definitely a break with tradition but I missed all the preparation for a traditional meal. We all chose the Thanksgiving meal at the restaurant and it was good but not the same if you get my drift. Meeting at the restaurant and then going our separate ways just didn't do it for me. I took a nap this afternoon and then Joe grilled burgers for dinner.

Christmas will be different also. I think that I'm in a funk knowing that Joe can't be with the kids this year. I tell myself that there are lots of grandparents that will not be able to see their grandchildren at Christmas because of distance, sickness or whatever but at the moment I can't come to grips with it. Knowing that Joe has been falsely accused makes it all so unfair. I'll work myself out of this mood, just might take a while but I'll get there.

I've got the new Hallmark Christmas movies set to tape this weekend. I put out my lighted frog and put lights on Joe's shaped holly bush, just need to get an extension cord and a timer.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Hoping everyone found at least a few moments of peace and pleasure today. We definitely have some tough situations going on among us here right now between illness, grief and other emotions, pain, etc. Hugs to all.

Wound up with little sleep but at least got to find some time with my family, tired but glad. DS had to eat and run but at least he got to go for a bit. Our dogs and “niece” dog (who also spent some time in my lap today, she was so happy to see everyone) all had a beautiful walk down the cranberry bogs, it was such a nice day. Watched Wizard of Oz tonight so that made me happy. (Only dozed a little!) Ever since I was young I loved little Toto. We’re going to watch Polar Express on our big screen TV this weekend.

Had some nice patients this week all with some tough situations. None complained about being in the hospital, they just wanted to get their issues sorted out and most had family coming in to spend time with them today. Our managers got us a turkey dinner and it was actually really good! Some of us brought things in to share, as well. So we made the best of being there on the holiday, as always.

One of my SILs got word today that her brother just suddenly passed, in 50s, and out of state, so that was hard for her. I forgot to mention I was also just behind a fatal accident the other day which really made me feel weird, too. Life is precious and fleeting at times, isn’t it?

QOTD: What was/were the items you enjoyed most today to eat?

I really enjoyed the turkey dinner at work, surprisingly. The mashed potatoes and gravy were delish. DH’s stuffing was very good. Of course, my string beans with garlic and cranberries. And for dessert I always love my SIL’s chocolate mousse and my niece made a really good pumpkin cheesecake. I never even got to eat one of DH’s cannolis, I was too full. But I plan to have one tomorrow (which is actually later today, now).

I forgot to post this the other day, I was thinking of you guys as I was reaching for the Bell’s stuffing and snapped a quick pic.



I hope everyone has a nice Friday.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Christmas will be different also. I think that I'm in a funk knowing that Joe can't be with the kids this year. I tell myself that there are lots of grandparents that will not be able to see their grandchildren at Christmas because of distance, sickness or whatever but at the moment I can't come to grips with it. Knowing that Joe has been falsely accused makes it all so unfair. I'll work myself out of this mood, just might take a while but I'll get there.