the HAPPY THANKSGIVING thread

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:29 pm

well it's coming upon us very quickly, for all those who celebrate Thanksgiving have a happy one! and tell us what your plans are. or share some Thanksgiving memories. ~~~"over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go, the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh........"~~~

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:36 pm

sorry pal

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:37 pm

before and after.....

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Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:35 am

My family gets together every year. We take turns. This year my youngest niece who is 21 is cooking. I am very grateful to have most of my family so nearby that we can be there in less than 45 minutes.

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:27 am

We always go to my mom's house & have dinner around 1:00 in the afternoon. We have turkey, ham (my daughter & I aren't big on poultry), buttered kluski noodles, mashed potatoes, my step-father's filling, then some veggies (usually corn, limas, cauliflower).

It's changed since my aunt & grandma passed away last year. We ALL got together (both families). My aunt would bring broccoli-cheese casserole & sweet potato casserole & Grandma would bring desserts. YUMMMMY!!! I sure miss them! Since they're gone, my aunt's family doesn't bother coming down.

Lil~Basco · Post by **Lil~Basco** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:53 pm

My son and grandson will be arriving this week-end to spend Thanksgiving.

It's more or less a tradition to arrive early, sight the rifles in and plan strategy for the 3 day black bear hunt during the first part of the week.

By Wednesday night, we'll all be so dog tired..hehehehe...but, we'll manage to find the energy to pull together a feast for Thanksgiving Day. Wild turkey, dressing, cranberry relish, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, corn, lime jello mold, and pumpkin and blackberry pies!

Hopefully, we'll be able to work some of that food off the following week-end so we can go deer hunting the first few days after turkey day!

Yepper....best holiday of the year!

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:11 pm

I missed the thread LC - sorry - major brain fart.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:28 pm

nvalleyvee wrote: I missed the thread LC - sorry - major brain fart.oh please NV, it's not a big deal! there are too many threads to keep track! xoxoxox

santa · Post by **santa** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:57 pm

Great Holiday! Gets me in the Holiday Spirit!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 2:17 am

lady cop wrote: well it's coming upon us very quickly, for all those who celebrate Thanksgiving have a happy one! and tell us what your plans are. or share some Thanksgiving memories. ~~~"over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go, the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh........"~~~
Getting the turkey Sunday, going to cook it over night on the 23rd. Making green bean casserole, stuffing with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and rolls. And for dessert.......PUMPKIN PIE!!! With LOADS of whipped cream! Got a couple of movies, and invited some mates over to share the day. It's one of those holidays you take with you, wherever you end up! :yh_bigsmi

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:12 am

Raven wrote: Getting the turkey Sunday, going to cook it over night on the 23rd. Making green bean casserole, stuffing with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and rolls. And for dessert.......PUMPKIN PIE!!! With LOADS of whipped cream! Got a couple of movies, and invited some mates over to share the day. It's one of those holidays you take with you, wherever you end up! :yh_bigsmi

So, ya took the tradition overseas with ya, huh? Wonderful!! Glad you still celebrate!!

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:44 pm

my sister, bless her heart, cooked her first turkey but forgot to remove the package of giblets! EWWWWWW :wah: ...but i love this, the $300. turkey...my son's first thanksgiving away from mom, he and his girlfriend went out and bought a 22 lb. FROZEN LIKE A ROCK turkey the night before turkey day, to save a few cents per pound......so they spent the entire night and next day calling me on mobile phone at very expensive rates, to ask me what to do with it and how to make stuffing. :-5 it was a long night and day, but they finally called me to say it was delicious..... the phone bill was astronomical!! :yh_cry

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:47 pm

We bought a Turkey fryer - I have to admit I'm scared but it is outside so BTS will only be able to catch the dirt on fire. I'm just wondering how to make gravy now?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:50 pm

nvalleyvee wrote: We bought a Turkey fryer - I have to admit I'm scared but it is outside so BTS will only be able to catch the dirt on fire. I'm just wondering how to make gravy now?use the giblets and make giblet gravy....also, get a fire-extinguisher in case BTS ignites!

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:53 pm

lady cop wrote: use the giblets and make giblet gravy....also, get a fire-extinguisher in case BTS ignites! :wah:

LMFAO - I have an extinguisher in the kitchen. And giblets are good but they don't make the good grease to make a fine gravy. Sad to say --- I'll be doing the giblets is hopes. I love gravy.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:57 pm

is he determined to fry it? there's nothing like the slow-roasted bird. plus you get your drippings................ UL | Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:00 pm

lady cop wrote: is he determined to fry it? there's nothing like the slow-roasted bird. plus you get your drippings................ UL | Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

Yes he is DETERMINED - and I am sad. I even thought about buying 2 turkeys.

ubetta · Post by **ubetta** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:02 pm

nvalleyvee wrote: LMFAO - I have an extinguisher in the kitchen. And giblets are good but they don't make the good grease to make a fine gravy. Sad to say --- I'll be doing the giblets is hopes. I love gravy.

Sure they do! Buy an extra package of just the necks. Boil them up with the rest of the giblets. You will have a deeeelicous fine tasting gravy. Trust me!

Add a wee bit of Gravy Master to add a little color. Deeeeelicious!

Oh, and...cut the butt off the Turkey. Through that in with the boiling giblets...that adds more fat to the pot. Deeeeelicious!!!

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:03 pm

do that! get a second backup turkey!! good idea! i often do it for extra legs. then you're both happy.

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:04 pm

ubetta wrote: Sure they do! Buy an extra package of just the necks. Boil them up with the rest of the giblets. You will have a deeeelicous fine tasting gravy. Trust me!

Add a wee bit of Gravy Master to add a little color. Deeeeelicious!

Thanks U - will do it.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:12 pm

hey NV and BTS...let us know how it turns out!

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