[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

That part is for the service members who may be away from home. MAYBE even a Coast guard uniform, since my brother-in-law-in-law used to ride on boats.

Navy family here. Much respect for anyone who dons a uniform for duty and country. Much thanks this season

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

2 mos? You can look at it this way, at least she didn't drag it out. Sucks to get dumped either way.

Yeah, not very long, but she is a cool girl. Very true, and I'll be all good.

Originally Posted by deadmn1337

At least she did it before the holidays so you don't have to spend money on her gifts and what not.

Haha, that is a good point.

[2011CrazE89]

Don't forget the bacon!

[2011CrazE89]

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by PINeely

God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.

One of the best WKRPs ever. Only topped by the drinking episode.

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

One of the best WKRPs ever. Only topped by the drinking episode.

Yes, a classic! Though given the average age on this board, not sure how many will even know what WKRP was...

[kevinbahnz]

Originally Posted by 2011CrazE89

I made that the first time I hosted Thanksgiving in 2009 and every one's been asking me if I'm ever hosting again.

[2011CrazE89]

Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

I made that the first time I hosted Thanksgiving in 2009 and every one's been asking me if I'm ever hosting again.

Soooooo, should we be there around 6:00ish?

[grieverr]

Originally Posted by Revartr

Thanksgiving used to be a lot more fun and eventful around our house when I was a kid (or it seemed that way, at least). We used to have a LOT of family over for Thanksgiving lunch/dinner...
But over the past few years, we haven't really had anybody over (at least not as much), so it just doesn't seem as enjoyable.

If it is within your power, I'd advise on making the effort to invite some family over (if there are no problems). Don't let the extended family drift apart!

[P1]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

You gonna fry the turkey?



2 mos? You can look at it this way, at least she didn't drag it out. Sucks to get dumped either way.

No way. I leave that to the Americans...

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Yes, a classic! Though given the average age on this board, not sure how many will even know what WKRP was...

Even the yoots on this board would appreciate Jennifer Marlowe.

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

Even the yoots on this board would appreciate Jennifer Marlowe.

Yes!!

[M3LISSA]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

It's that time of year again to start talking about dead turkeys, mashed potatoes, trips, annoying relatives, and all the booze required to deal with said relatives.

I am curious to see what the plans are this month for the folks who lurk at the bottom of bimmerpost in O/T.

Trips? Staying a home? Going to Denny's by yourself to cry in to a glass of lukewarm coffee?

Also, every year as we engage in our National Turkey purge, we look to the President to pardon a turkey in a sick gladiator-style duel where we get to vote on which turkey will get to live and which one goes in the oven.
2013 is still up, but here is the link to where the 2014 choices will be:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/turkey

Family... I've had two deaths within three weeks and shit just sucks. Other then that I'm positive and still grateful :-)

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by M3LISSA

Family... I've had two deaths within three weeks and shit just sucks. Other then that I'm positive and still grateful :-)

Hey @M3LISSA

I would say that now is the time, more than ever, for the family to gather and give thanks and love to those you do still have with you! Im sorry for your losses... Use this time with your family for strength and solidarity and find some comfort in the familiar and the giant pile of turkey on your plate.

[MYovichZ4]

Shameless stolen from Huffington

[UncleWede]

The current number stands at somewhere between 30 and 34 at my sister-in-law's house. We are bringing one cooked turkey and my 2 pumpkin pies. Someone is going to deep-fry a turkey over there.

For you who DON'T want to catch on fire, here's the trick: Put the turkey in the pot you intend to use. Now fill the pot, while the turkey is in there, with water. Pull the turkey out and mark the level. DO NOT put more oil than this in your pot.

[UncleWede]

I'm extra thankful this year since my dad drove himself to the hospital on Saturday, thinking he was having another heart attack. After blood tests they gave him nitro and the pain went away, so he was sure it was a heart issue.

Turns out nitro works equally well on the smooth muscles of the heart to relieve angina as it does on the smooth muscles of the esophagus to relieve spasms therein.

[grieverr]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

For you who DON'T want to catch on fire, here's the trick: Put the turkey in the pot you intend to use. Now fill the pot, while the turkey is in there, with water. Pull the turkey out and mark the level. DO NOT put more oil than this in your pot.

Also, try and have the turkey be as dry as possible. Pat it with a paper towel, let it sit for a few minutes. When water hits that hot oil, it splatters.

[grieverr]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I'm extra thankful this year since my dad drove himself to the hospital on Saturday...

Kudos to your dad! Glad to read that nothing worse happened.

[Uber V8]

Originally Posted by Revartr

Thanksgiving used to be a lot more fun and eventful around our house when I was a kid (or it seemed that way, at least). We used to have a LOT of family over for Thanksgiving lunch/dinner, I'd watch cartoons and play video games, the grown-ups would watch football in the living room, and we'd all have a great time and enjoy each other's company. But over the past few years, we haven't really had anybody over (at least not as much), so it just doesn't seem as enjoyable.

I feel the exact same way as you. Thankfully my wife and I bought our first house so next year we will host T-day with our own friends and family. Sometimes I feel my friends are more like family and my family is more like friends.

[Templar]

Heading to the in-laws for Thursday. Staying the night and not too happy about it. Our house is bigger and more comfortable, and I've offered to cook and everything, but the wife wants what she wants and I don't have a choice... Oh marriage...

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by Templar

Heading to the in-laws for Thursday. Staying the night and not too happy about it. Our house is bigger and more comfortable, and I've offered to cook and everything, but the wife wants what she wants and I don't have a choice... Oh marriage...

Grow a pair and insist on having it at your house. At least, that's what I'm going to suggest to my wife next year.