Happy Thanksgiving
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Happy Thanksgiving
to our American florist friends!Here's a Thanksgiving treat for you...
If your ancestors arrived on the Mayflower in 1620 then they stopped here (see pic) at Renews on the Southern Shore of the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland for water and supplies.
Now all that remains of this port (there since 1504) is a few houses, 2 churches, a wharf or 2 and a store, if I recall correctly.
Rock on..................
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Palms
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TOTO
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DITTO! Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends!
A very HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of my fellow REAL FLORIST friends on Flowerchat.
Having just finished stuffing and trussing the 21 pound bird with the usual onions, apples, celery, with the same at the base, plus carrots, this TOM is ready to go into the oven in the morning.
Still don't know how in the H-E-L-L TOTO got this job, but the wife, (the Lovely Linda) has designated me to be the TURKEY get him ready guy!
Our son Michael, will make his FAMOUS Butternut Squash Soup with Heavy Cream, garlic, onions, and carrots, and it's to die for.
After that, it's the MASHED Potatoes, the MASHED Turnips, Sweet Corn, Green Bean Casserole, Mushrooms, Biscuits, and Gravy.
OMG! TOTO did a fast today, and didn't eat a thing! Followed by NPO, or nothing by mouth after midnight! "]
It's in anticipation of EATING EVERYTHING TOMORROW, and until the point where, I usually think that, I will BLOW UP!
Up and until 2006, Grandma would make her usual two trays of homemade Lasagna, also to DIE FOR!
We stopped that in 2007 because, by the time the family finished eating her Lasagna, they had no room for the TURKEY and the other dishes we had prepared. It's an ITALIAN thing, but what's the point?
And so, we will be with OUR FAMILY, the most important aspect of our Traditional Thanksgiving celebration, as I sincerely hope that, all of you are BLESSED with the same opportunity to share with your loved ones.
OH! Did I mention DESERT? OMG! In the spirit of the ROMANS, I think I can find a few feathers, and (you fill in the banks).
God Bless my friends, and regardless of the outcome of the lackluster sales of this Holiday, the only thing which really counts is OUR FAMILY and sharing this day with our LOVED ONES!
Semper Fi!
John and Linda, Brian, Michael, and Grandma TOO!
PS: This will be the first year, in the last 16 years that, our beloved PRESTON, our loving dog, will not be around to share the holiday with us. Our friend KEVIN, as well as a few of you other good folks, will understand. Preston's olfactory glands were second to none, and as our Turkey Roasted in the oven, his nose was at 12 o'clock high for five hours straight, and in anticipation of a wonderful event forthcoming.
Brian created a 24/7/365 fountain with solar lights in our backyard over Preston's gravesite. He's our 30 year old NYPD son, who like most cops, can have their hearts broken too. Should he take a bit of Turkey down to the gravesite, I will look the other way, and say nothing.
Our other 28 year old son Michael, still has Preston's Doggie bed under his desk. Linda and I don't discuss that either since, all of us must deal with our heartbreaks, as best we can, and in a way that, works for us.
It is what it is, and we all do the best that we can, when we suffer the loss of a family member, albeit just a Dog, but what a Dog!
A very HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of my fellow REAL FLORIST friends on Flowerchat.
Having just finished stuffing and trussing the 21 pound bird with the usual onions, apples, celery, with the same at the base, plus carrots, this TOM is ready to go into the oven in the morning.
Still don't know how in the H-E-L-L TOTO got this job, but the wife, (the Lovely Linda) has designated me to be the TURKEY get him ready guy!
Our son Michael, will make his FAMOUS Butternut Squash Soup with Heavy Cream, garlic, onions, and carrots, and it's to die for.
After that, it's the MASHED Potatoes, the MASHED Turnips, Sweet Corn, Green Bean Casserole, Mushrooms, Biscuits, and Gravy.
OMG! TOTO did a fast today, and didn't eat a thing! Followed by NPO, or nothing by mouth after midnight! "]
It's in anticipation of EATING EVERYTHING TOMORROW, and until the point where, I usually think that, I will BLOW UP!
Up and until 2006, Grandma would make her usual two trays of homemade Lasagna, also to DIE FOR!
We stopped that in 2007 because, by the time the family finished eating her Lasagna, they had no room for the TURKEY and the other dishes we had prepared. It's an ITALIAN thing, but what's the point?
And so, we will be with OUR FAMILY, the most important aspect of our Traditional Thanksgiving celebration, as I sincerely hope that, all of you are BLESSED with the same opportunity to share with your loved ones.
OH! Did I mention DESERT? OMG! In the spirit of the ROMANS, I think I can find a few feathers, and (you fill in the banks).
God Bless my friends, and regardless of the outcome of the lackluster sales of this Holiday, the only thing which really counts is OUR FAMILY and sharing this day with our LOVED ONES!
Semper Fi!
John and Linda, Brian, Michael, and Grandma TOO!
PS: This will be the first year, in the last 16 years that, our beloved PRESTON, our loving dog, will not be around to share the holiday with us. Our friend KEVIN, as well as a few of you other good folks, will understand. Preston's olfactory glands were second to none, and as our Turkey Roasted in the oven, his nose was at 12 o'clock high for five hours straight, and in anticipation of a wonderful event forthcoming.
Brian created a 24/7/365 fountain with solar lights in our backyard over Preston's gravesite. He's our 30 year old NYPD son, who like most cops, can have their hearts broken too. Should he take a bit of Turkey down to the gravesite, I will look the other way, and say nothing.
Our other 28 year old son Michael, still has Preston's Doggie bed under his desk. Linda and I don't discuss that either since, all of us must deal with our heartbreaks, as best we can, and in a way that, works for us.
It is what it is, and we all do the best that we can, when we suffer the loss of a family member, albeit just a Dog, but what a Dog!
Palms
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Toto, never mind just a dog!! I totally understand, we lost our dog in jan and this will be the first christmas we will have without her... who is going to eat the scraps now?
You have made me really hungry now and its lunchtime here so i will go and get my weight watchers meal...
Enjoy your lovely food!!
You have made me really hungry now and its lunchtime here so i will go and get my weight watchers meal...
Enjoy your lovely food!!
Connie
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Whew! I'm just taking a quick break from making salads (broccoli salad and Oriental coleslaw), potato casserole, and brown rice....my contributions to our meal, which will take place in 2 1/2 hours! The family lets me off easy because they know that cooking is not my "thing," and I worked yesterday in the shop (busy!!).
The day will be a bit sad because Dad, who loved all of the family, food, and football, will not be with us....our third without him.
There will be great fun because my family is loud and loves to be together. Football will be blaring from the living room, cards will be being played in the dining room, a jigsaw puzzle will be being put together in the sun room, and in the den folks will be chit-chatting. If it's warm enough, some will gather outside on the deck or on the patio. (My sister's house)
Among the things for which I am most thankful is my beloved FC family. God bless each of you, and thanks for remembering us down here and across the pond!
The day will be a bit sad because Dad, who loved all of the family, food, and football, will not be with us....our third without him.
There will be great fun because my family is loud and loves to be together. Football will be blaring from the living room, cards will be being played in the dining room, a jigsaw puzzle will be being put together in the sun room, and in the den folks will be chit-chatting. If it's warm enough, some will gather outside on the deck or on the patio. (My sister's house)
Among the things for which I am most thankful is my beloved FC family. God bless each of you, and thanks for remembering us down here and across the pond!
Seasonals
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This is what it's all about....Happy Thankgiving FChatters....read on
You can have Halloween, New Year's, Christmas, Fourth of July, Easter, Hanukkah and any day dedicated to presidents. You can stack them all up on one side, and the turkey and I will stand on the other. I'll take Thanksgiving.
It is, to me, exactly what a holiday should be. For one thing, there are no gifts. You never have to worry about what to get someone for Thanksgiving or how much to spend. There are no lectures about greed or commercialization or how we're forgetting the spirit of Thanksgiving. The spirit of Thanksgiving is eating. Who could forget that?
There is no right place to go on Thanksgiving except home. You just sit on the couch, or sit at the table, and you visit and eat and laugh and you are credited with knowing the "true meaning" of the holiday.
Also, it comes with a parade.
Did I mention the dressing? Not the turkey dressing. The human dressing. There isn't any! You can celebrate in a sweatshirt.
Thanksgiving is about the Pilgrims and the Indians having dinner. Pass the gravy.
Thanksgiving never moves. It is always on a Thursday, strategically placed so that you might as well take off Friday as well, since Saturday and Sunday are next, and, while you're at it, maybe half of Wednesday just to pick up everything from the grocery store. Thanksgiving gets you half a week off.
And there is no shopping on Thanksgiving. Sure, there are Thanksgiving sales, but you do them on FRIDAY!
Also, there are no masks. You don't beg for candy from strangers. And nobody eggs your house.
Tell me there's anything better than a meal that goes all night, that doesn't have an event tied to it, that doesn't come with a bill at the end.
Tell me there's anything better than only having to catch up with your aunts, uncles and cousins to feel like you did the holiday proud.
Tell me there's anything easier than passing plates.
Tell me there's any better place to appreciate what you have than in a kitchen filled with good food and smells.
Tell me there's a better invention than the kids' table.
And what holiday not only condones but pretty much expects you to fall asleep on the couch?
So let's sum up. No costumes, no presents, no services, no tuxedoes, no time limit, and all the food and naps you want. (& good football on tv)
I'll take Thanksgiving. After all, no one tries to sit on the turkey's lap and ask for an X-box.
Thanksgiving, a holiday to be thankful for : )
You can have Halloween, New Year's, Christmas, Fourth of July, Easter, Hanukkah and any day dedicated to presidents. You can stack them all up on one side, and the turkey and I will stand on the other. I'll take Thanksgiving.
It is, to me, exactly what a holiday should be. For one thing, there are no gifts. You never have to worry about what to get someone for Thanksgiving or how much to spend. There are no lectures about greed or commercialization or how we're forgetting the spirit of Thanksgiving. The spirit of Thanksgiving is eating. Who could forget that?
There is no right place to go on Thanksgiving except home. You just sit on the couch, or sit at the table, and you visit and eat and laugh and you are credited with knowing the "true meaning" of the holiday.
Also, it comes with a parade.
Did I mention the dressing? Not the turkey dressing. The human dressing. There isn't any! You can celebrate in a sweatshirt.
Thanksgiving is about the Pilgrims and the Indians having dinner. Pass the gravy.
Thanksgiving never moves. It is always on a Thursday, strategically placed so that you might as well take off Friday as well, since Saturday and Sunday are next, and, while you're at it, maybe half of Wednesday just to pick up everything from the grocery store. Thanksgiving gets you half a week off.
And there is no shopping on Thanksgiving. Sure, there are Thanksgiving sales, but you do them on FRIDAY!
Also, there are no masks. You don't beg for candy from strangers. And nobody eggs your house.
Tell me there's anything better than a meal that goes all night, that doesn't have an event tied to it, that doesn't come with a bill at the end.
Tell me there's anything better than only having to catch up with your aunts, uncles and cousins to feel like you did the holiday proud.
Tell me there's anything easier than passing plates.
Tell me there's any better place to appreciate what you have than in a kitchen filled with good food and smells.
Tell me there's a better invention than the kids' table.
And what holiday not only condones but pretty much expects you to fall asleep on the couch?
So let's sum up. No costumes, no presents, no services, no tuxedoes, no time limit, and all the food and naps you want. (& good football on tv)
I'll take Thanksgiving. After all, no one tries to sit on the turkey's lap and ask for an X-box.
Thanksgiving, a holiday to be thankful for : )
Happy Thanksgiving to all the American FChatters here!
Suzanne -- great post. Exactly why I think Thanksgiving is the best holiday, too!
(giggling over the image of sitting on a giant turkey's lap, asking for an X-box...)
May all of you have a wonderful day.
Suzanne -- great post. Exactly why I think Thanksgiving is the best holiday, too!
(giggling over the image of sitting on a giant turkey's lap, asking for an X-box...)
May all of you have a wonderful day.
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