That's right people. Don't forget it.I love love love Thanksgiving. Yes, it's mostly because of the food, but also because of the family gatherings. It had lost some of it's luster, what with being with an ex who could never relax on a holiday, but being near my parents and my moms family has helped a lot. They always have some sort of gathering. This year though, I think my parents are planning on having just me and the girlies at their house, instead of doing the whole clan thing.
Maybe a deep-fried turkey is in order this year? I've eaten it but never have made it myself. My parents usually put it in a bag on the grill. They've gotten it down to a science and it's good stuff.
The stuffing is the best thing on the plate though. Good stuffing, with lots of savory & sweet flavors. I've had bad stuffing. It's an abomination.
Dangit. I'm getting hungry.
My mom would put almost as much effort into decorating for Thanksgiving as we did for Christmas. That is probably the biggest reason for it being such a special and anticipated holiday. Makes me wonder what kind of Thanksgiving decorations a single guy might put up. Probably not going to happen. Especially since we will not be celebrating at my place.
Back in Cali, Thanksgiving weather was always pretty cool but nice and we could still play outside. WY is a different matter. We might have a couple feet of snow to deal with. It makes it feel more like Christmas.
This is what I had to deal with yesterday morning:
You like my awesome grill stand? It's a Black&Decker workbench.
And I left my gloves in the trunk...
Maybe a deep-fried turkey is in order this year? I've eaten it but never have made it myself. My parents usually put it in a bag on the grill. They've gotten it down to a science and it's good stuff.
The stuffing is the best thing on the plate though. Good stuffing, with lots of savory & sweet flavors. I've had bad stuffing. It's an abomination.
Dangit. I'm getting hungry.
My mom would put almost as much effort into decorating for Thanksgiving as we did for Christmas. That is probably the biggest reason for it being such a special and anticipated holiday. Makes me wonder what kind of Thanksgiving decorations a single guy might put up. Probably not going to happen. Especially since we will not be celebrating at my place.
Back in Cali, Thanksgiving weather was always pretty cool but nice and we could still play outside. WY is a different matter. We might have a couple feet of snow to deal with. It makes it feel more like Christmas.
This is what I had to deal with yesterday morning:
You like my awesome grill stand? It's a Black&Decker workbench.
And I left my gloves in the trunk...
Wow! Poor you... Aw, just cover your hands with a pot holder... wuss. :-) But yes, that is funny.
ReplyDeleteSnow already! Yikes! Here its been cold and the windshields are iced up, but the sun has been out and no flakes yet.
ReplyDeleteFunny, Christmas usually was sunny in my CAL childhood. So I don't much connect snow to Christmas. But I get what you are saying.
Yay! for Thanksgiving!
I won't have my kiddos this Thanksgiving, but am looking forward to a little time with family.
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks so much for joining in!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! It was around 90F here yesterday!
ReplyDeleteI love Thanksgiving too. It is a low stress holiday for me since usually my dad and stepmom cook and we all just go there and eat :)
Noregrets - hey, I did it barehanded until I could get the trunk open. It was even frozen shut.
ReplyDeleterabbit - yeah, yeah.. There's a massive hole in my logic. It snowed in my ca town...once.
Secret agent - hope the food and company compliment each other.
Suldog - your welcome!
Laura b - sounds like a good thanksgiving to me!
Deep fried easy and tasty.
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