Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => General Discussion => Topic started by: warhawk on November 01, 2007, 03:28:03 AM
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hello fellow chrome domes.... wow... can U believe it ....it is november 1st... u know that thanksgiving is around the corner. so.... what R your plans 4 thanksgiving? me??.... me & the wifey will b going out of town & visiting her side of the family. can't wait...it will b good 2 get out of town. O0
so....how 'bout u? what will u b doing? oh...btw.... this will b my 1st thanksgiving as a sly guy. this year (2007) is a 1st 4 a lot of things. O0
WARHAWK O0
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I will be heading down to Bahia De Los Angeles in Mexico O0 most of my family will be going down also. Last two years we having been going to this spot for thanksgiving and have a great time every year. This year will be a little different since we will be driving back to San Diego the day before thanksgiving to spend it with other family that wasn't able to make it down to Mexico this year. This will also be my first year as Sly and the first time most of my family will see me Sly 8)
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This will also be my first year as Sly and the first time most of my family will see me Sly 8)
hey rulon... that's kool. keep us posted on your family's reactions. O0
WARHAWK O0
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As Team Schro has been keeping a pretty hectic pace these past few months, we're probably going to lay low at home. Depending on snow levels, we may head up to Lake Tahoe for a couple of days too. There is a chance I might be out of town the following week. If that happens, I might fly out Sunday morning to visit an aunt & uncle in Los Angeles before I have my Monday appointment.
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Don't do Thanksgiving here - but y'all have a good one O0
(might check out a Halloween party though)
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Will be going to San Francisco for 5 days. Thanksgiving at the Palace Hotel, Garden Court restaurant is great. Just seeing that room is a must for anyone who visits the area.
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We will probably end up at my parents house....as always. LOL I make that sound like its not a good time. We have fun there...but I would like to do somethign different. My mom would be upset if we didnt go there. Its a tradition. Up until about 10 years ago we use to all meet at a banquet hall that my moms side of the family would all be there. We would have the minimum of 5 turkeys and 3 hams. and four 8 ft tables filled with side dishes and desserts. You talk about good eating, we would eat lunch...put everything in the ovens afterwards...play bingo and then pull it all back out again for an evening meal and about 8 o'clock ..pack up what ever was left and go home. Usually there wasnt much of anything left cause we would have anywhere from 65-80 people there. There is always a change for everything I guess...just sorta miss those days.
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With the newborn here, we're going to lay low at our house. I think it will just be my wife, myself, Mika and our in-laws. I'll probably try out the new oven and cook up a turkey.
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I invision National Lampoons Turkey at Tylers house.....or....the dogs attacking it like on the Christmas Story..... :*)) :*)) :*))
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I'm either gonna be up here in Canada trying to finish this job or I'll be driving home that day. >:(
Maybe I could gett Tom to cook me up a turkey. :*)) :*)) :*))
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Since my side of the family is in SW Missouri and my wife's are in central Iowa, we usually rotate every other year doing Thanksgiving at one side of the family and Christmas at the others. This year it is Thanksgiving at my folks and Christmas is Iowa. We still try to hit the other side of the family sometime around Christmas, so it is extra hectic. But, hey, Christmas is a time to be with family, Right?
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Last year I believe we had it with the wife's family. This year we are talking about taking a small meal to my grandparent's apartment they will be moving into soon.
We'll see what happens, as the wife's family usually makes plans at the very last minute.
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We're having Thanksgiving at our house, with my side of the family coming. Since my wife and I both come from big families and everyone is in the area, we can only accomodate one side or the other. We'll be feeding about 30 people .... Then, Xmas having her family and again feeding around 30 people ...
This is my first sly holiday season and only about 1/3 of them have seen me so far. Should be interesting ...
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This reminds me of a story that I just have to share with everyone. As I said, we alternate every other year between the 2 sides of the family. One year, my inlaws told us that they wanted to come down to our place for Thanksgiving. Well this was the year that we were supposed to go to my side of the family. So I call my parents and tell them not to expect us because we were having Thanksgiving at our house. I thought everything was fine until I got a call from my sister asking what she should bring because my mom told her that I had invited everyone to our house.
Well, I didn't know quite what to say. We already had all of my wife's family coming down from Iowa and now all of my family was coming from Sw Missouri. I didn't have it in me to tell my family that I really didn't mean to invite them.. So that thanksgiving we had about 30 people in our little house (this was way before kids even). It will always stand out in my mind as one of the most memorable Thanksgivings of all.
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We're having Thanksgiving at our house, with my side of the family coming. Then, Xmas having her family and again feeding around 30 people ...
There's no way to split the numbers in half and have some from each side?
That's what my family does. My wife and I compromise and have Thanksgiving with both sides equally represented. And we make sure all their favorites are served. We don't want anyone going home hungry!!
I just hope nobody brings mince meat pie or fruit cake. :Xo!
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I know we are getting together with my dad's relatives for sure as well as frying a turkey. not sure if we are getting together with my mom's side until christmas eve.
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This year Thanksgiving is very up in the air. Our daughter and her husband rotate holidays and this year is at his family's place out of town.
We have always had dinner at our house for several years as we always had the room. My mom went into a nursing home this summer; we were hoping to be able to get her back into her house once more for the holiday. But this week she had to go to the hospital, with pneumonia. We don't think she will be with us very long. Dad died a year ago. (No sympathy needed, they were married 65 years and led good long lives).
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ChallengeMe,
My thoughts and prayers are with you! I went through a similar scenario last Thanksgiving! Hope everything turns out OK for you and your family. O0
Rodger
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This year Thanksgiving is very up in the air. Our daughter and her husband rotate holidays and this year is at his family's place out of town.
We have always had dinner at our house for several years as we always had the room. My mom went into a nursing home this summer; we were hoping to be able to get her back into her house once more for the holiday. But this week she had to go to the hospital, with pneumonia. We don't think she will be with us very long. Dad died a year ago. (No sympathy needed, they were married 65 years and led good long lives).
your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sorry to hear about your mum ChallengeMe,
If your parents were half as happy together as you & your lovely wife look in the pic you are using as your avatar, then I suspect that they were lucky folk indeed.
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challengme...i justed wanted 2 let ya know that u & your mother will B in my prayers during this difficult time.
WARHAWK O0
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Challenge, sorry to hear about your mom. Dealing with family illness is stressful especially at the holidays. Will keep you mom and your family in my prayers.
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Challenge Your mom and family are in my prayors.
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i have to work on thanksgiving, but at least i get holiday pay, i was born in canada but i live in the states, so i volunteer to work on thanksgiving so my american co-workers can have the day off.
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i have to work on thanksgiving, but at least i get holiday pay, i was born in canada but i live in the states, so i volunteer to work on thanksgiving so my american co-workers can have the day off.
Mighty respectable of you brother O0
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Its one of those things we just don't do here, but I wish all you USA sly guys a good one whatever you do. O0
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FCB......Thank you bro...that is very thoughtful of you. You are awesome. Thank you again
I think our Thanksgiving dinner plans have changed..not sure yet...but a good possiblity. We have this State Park not far from my house..bout an hour or so called Spring Mill State Park. Well within this park is an old village. It has a Grist mill and everything. Everything you would need to survive. An old church, blacksmith, tavern, doctors, grocery, school etc....anyways it is back in the early 1800's and they are recreating a Thanksgiving Dinner from way back in the 1800's. They will have people dressed in time period clothing and Abe Lincoln and all of them will be there. So this could be an interesting day. At $40 bucks a pop, it should be good. So I will keep ya all informed.
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As of right now, my family's Turkey Day will be spent at my sister's, with just our immediately family. Usually, it is spent with my in-laws or my Dad's entire side of the family (we alternate each year). I am looking forward to a more intimate dining experience. Usually, it is pretty chaotic.
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Wednesday, we will be with my wife's family. They live about an hour away. Thursday will be with my family deep down in South Georgia! Nothing like that southern farm cooking to make you fat and happy. Both of my Grandmothers are still alive and live on their own. So, lunch at one then off to the other for supper. It's a long day, but they are both in the 80s and I cherish every opportunity to be with them.
Hope everyone has safe travels.
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We're having Thanksgiving at our house, with my side of the family coming. Then, Xmas having her family and again feeding around 30 people ...
There's no way to split the numbers in half and have some from each side?
When I was with my ex-wife we did that - split the numbers in half. But, my new wife doesn't like the idea. I've learned that some things are just not worth fighting over. Whateva ...
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This is the year to have Thanksgiving with my family. However, my mother had knee replacement surgery earlier in the year and really doesn't feel like cooking for 30 people like she usually does. She has suggested going to a restaurant. We've invited everyone here, but nobody wants to drive 3 hours like we always have to. So it's kinda up in the air right now.
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going to wifes family at sister in laws house
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This is the year to have Thanksgiving with my family. However, my mother had knee replacement surgery earlier in the year and really doesn't feel like cooking for 30 people like she usually does. She has suggested going to a restaurant. We've invited everyone here, but nobody wants to drive 3 hours like we always have to. So it's kinda up in the air right now.
Did you ever consider ordering a Thanksgiving meal from one of those places that deliver them to your home? You could have one delivered to your mom's place and everyone can meet there as usual, but she wouldn't have to cook.
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WOW.... i can't believe that thanksgiving is less than 7 days. so far....me & the wifey will b going out of town 2 visit my wife's side of the family. yeah....it will b good 2 get out of town. looking 4ward 2 some good eatin'. how 'bout u guys r u still keeping the same plans?
WARHAWK O0
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My in-laws are in from NY, and we will be having it at our apartment. They would have it at their house when we were back east, so it's going to be different, but I am really looking forward to being with everyone. My sister and brother in-law, niece and nephew will be coming too. We would usually have about 25 people with the whole family there, but here it will only be 9 of us, so it will be more cozy.
Unfortunately I do have to work that day, but I don't have to be in until 2, so at least I'll have some time to enjoy the food and family.
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Gotta do some more turkey huntin O0
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I'll be having Thanksgiving dinner at a niece's place. :)
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This year Thanksgiving is very up in the air. Our daughter and her husband rotate holidays and this year is at his family's place out of town.
We have always had dinner at our house for several years as we always had the room. My mom went into a nursing home this summer; we were hoping to be able to get her back into her house once more for the holiday. But this week she had to go to the hospital, with pneumonia. We don't think she will be with us very long. Dad died a year ago. (No sympathy needed, they were married 65 years and led good long lives).
Change of plans now; our daughter and son-in-law are coming home for Thanksgiving since his sister changed her plans and can't get to their folks place till Christmas. Meaning we won't see our daughter on Christmas. It gets confusing when you get married, live away from home and try to coordinate holidays between families.
My mom is still with us. She is back in the nursing home, under hospice care there. They have taken her off almost all of her medication (part of the living will). We visited yesterday and she is getting weaker. Each time I see her, I realize it may very well be the last time. Thanksgiving is at our house. My sisters will visit mom before coming over. I live a hour away from everyone else. My wife's mother and brother will be over as well.
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I sincerley miss not being able to celebrate Thanksgiving. Hope you all have a good and happy one O0
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Gotta do some more turkey huntin O0
Nice!
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eating turkey, watching the two nfl games(it would be 3 but no nfl network) and preparing to watch my horns avenge last years embarrassing loss to the agricultural school in college station.
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I will be at work on thansgiving, but i volunteered to work that day, i was born in canada, we have our thansgiving in early october,i haved lived in the states from 1984 to 1994, and from 1996 to the present, i lived in germany from 1994 to 1996. but i wanted my american co workers to have the day off from work, but when i get off work at 10pm on thursday, i will cook a steak when i get home, and that will be a few days worth of leftovers for me, and i get holiday pay for working on thanksgiving.
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at home ALONE. maybe some sliced turkey sammiches. what-the-fork-ever. just another day right?
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2 ALL MY SLY BRAHS & THEIR FAMILIES!!! hope u have a good one....i know i will. O0
WARHAWK O0
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HAPPY TURKEY DAY to EVERY SLY BROTHER OUT THERE!!!!!!!! O0 8)
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING...
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Just the wife and kids at our own cozy home in suburban Denver. Nice blanket of snow to enhance the holiday mood O0
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well, i did it again. i ate too damn much food and now i feel like crap. never fails. owell, at least it is only on holidays.
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well, i did it again. i ate too damn much food and now i feel like crap.
Me too...I'm gonna jam my index finger down my throat....purge....and do it again :px :D
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when i got home from work, i had a steak but i ate a little too much as well.
well, i did it again. i ate too damn much food and now i feel like crap. never fails. owell, at least it is only on holidays.
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OK 3 dinners was enough to do me in until Christmas at least. I dont ever wanna get a wiff of turkey aroma for a while. Although the best turkey I had was the deep fried turkey at one of the pit stops. I have a funny story to tell. My cousin..she didnt have enough time to bake her pumpkin pies so she called a local bakery where she lives and ordered to pies. One pumpkin harvest and a pecan pie. Well when she went there to pick them up the lady said..that will be.................$70. She just about had a heartattack...she kinds swallowed hard she said and handed over her debit card. She had never visited this bakery before and she was told they had the best pies in the area. Well needless to say I could have baked pies ..a whole lot of pies for $70 and would have tasted much better......they werent that good. But oh well..I guess thats what you pay for convinence...
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OK 3 dinners was enough to do me in until Christmas at least. I dont ever wanna get a wiff of turkey aroma for a while. Although the best turkey I had was the deep fried turkey at one of the pit stops. I have a funny story to tell. My cousin..she didnt have enough time to bake her pumpkin pies so she called a local bakery where she lives and ordered to pies. One pumpkin harvest and a pecan pie. Well when she went there to pick them up the lady said..that will be.................$70. She just about had a heartattack...she kinds swallowed hard she said and handed over her debit card. She had never visited this bakery before and she was told they had the best pies in the area. Well needless to say I could have baked pies ..a whole lot of pies for $70 and would have tasted much better......they werent that good. But oh well..I guess thats what you pay for convinence...
LOL! We had a pumpkin and a pecan also. We got the from Costco and they were yummy! Though, making them would have been much better, but didn't have the time this year either.
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OK 3 dinners was enough to do me in until Christmas at least. I dont ever wanna get a wiff of turkey aroma for a while.
Right now I don't even want to know that food exists. I really did not overdo it this year, like I have in the past, but it was still more than I am used to eating, not to mention different foods from what I usually eat. I think dessert did me in. I enjoyed everything but I just can't eat that way anymore. I did get to the gym at 9 am today to do some boxing and burn off some calories. But then I went over to my mom's for leftovers and pretty much canceled out anything I burned off. :/O
Oh well, it's definitely back on the straight and narrow starting tomorrow.
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Just got back home today from being out of town at my family's. My brother hosted Thanksgiving this year. Had a deep fried turkey, along with a rotisserie pork loin and a spread like you'd never seen before. I tried real hard to not over-do it, and for the most part I was successful. Still, I'm sure I have a few pounds to work off this week. Hopefully I can recover before the Christmas dinners start.