[EJ711]

Friends,

My goodness I was writing to a friend today, and I remembered the first Thanksgiving I was with my husband. I made duck l'orange, and we sat on the floor.

It takes a concerted effort for me to get off the couch these days. Anyone want to guess how many years ago that first Thanksgiving was for me?

How about some more Thanksgiving stories.

EJ

[JustAPixie]

How many years???

I would love to be in the US for thanksgiving one year to see what it's like...

[(JD)]

I remember one thanksgiving, it was the first one at a particular church and the deacons waited til my then spouse was gone from the house...and they brought me a live turkey (they were turkey farmers) and asked if I'd like to have it for Thanksgiving dinner.

Sure. They ahem did'em in right there and gave him to me, walking about smirking. I went about dressing it out

I was the first lady they had done that to over all the years, that actually knew what to do and didn't flinch! LOL

[EJ711]

Hi Sky,

Now that's a turkey story!!!

I'm glad my came frozen. I've decided to cook it on Monday, and graze on it during the week.

EJ

[bebop]

that is funny sky!

EJ here in the south we don't eat duck l'orange lol only turkey and ham lol

[EJ711]

Bebop,

Thanks for pointing out I was probably sounding like a "snot" with my duck l'orange. It was what my husband asked for that year.

Hugs,

EJ

[JustAPixie]

Can you guys send me some thanksgiving dinner in the mail??? I wonder if you cut the ham really thin if you can fax it???

[EJ711]

Tanya,

Mind you there is no timetable or funding for this yet, but when I get my house remodeled and enlarged, you can come see some of the most beautiful American prairie there is and enjoy Thanksgiving with us. I am a really good cook.

Hugs and love,

EJ

[JustAPixie]

Sounds like it could be fun... you know that I live on the other side of the globe, right??? I never knew Thanksgiving was such a big holiday, it's even bigger than Christmas!!!

[EJ711]

Hi Tanya,

Yes, I remembered you were on the other side of the globe. Remember God blessed me with a trip to your beautiful country.

Hugs,

EJ

[JustAPixie]

Yes I remember!!! You must be excited building a new house!!!

[EJ711]

Tanya,

For now my house is only being remodelled in my mind.

EJ

[JustAPixie]

I like to dream about things too... Alas we have to return to reality every so often...

[(JD)]

Thanksgiving is only bigger than Christmas on Thanksgiving!!! LOL

Yes, most of us do celebrate being thankful on that day, while many of us think back to the original thanksgiving day when the Native Indians bailed the dying pilgrims out... and then when they lived through and actually had a harvest of crops the next year or so. Most of the Europeans died. I can only imagine their fortitude...and their faith in God.

Of course, we are also thankful for parades and footballs teams and games

[JustAPixie]

Wow... I knew it had something to do with pilgrims and indians, but I didn't know that's what happened... No wonder it's such a big celebration!

[froggie2]

Thanking God for all my Blessings. I get to do it twice. My BF is American. Tanya your welcome for Thanksgiving any time. Turkey and gravy, cranberries( do you have those?) , mashed tatters, carrots, stuffing, brussel sprouts, and of course pie. No yams or sweet potato here but I am going to check out Rhaps pie.

[bebop]

lol EJ you did not sound like a snot at all hon! I love the different things people eat and I do try alot of them when I am out and about lol