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We're hosting two waves: a small gathering of 10, with the elderly involved, then a second wave of the eldest's bf, and the boy's gf and her parents, who, like us, will be escaping some traditional Thanksgiving family tensions.

As for some minor thanksgivings, (1) I'm not starting a trial on Monday (settled), which has made for a much nicer November; (2) I'm grateful that youse guys here--particularly 847 and MikeDeTiger--seem to be in good health, (3) grateful that my kids are here for the holiday, even if it's really because they want to see their BF and GF, respectively, and (4) that I've wandered my way back here and that that dumpster fire of a political thread has been relegated to the trash heap. Oh, and that I have at least a little hope going into the Border Battle that I may be able to talk some smack to SFGopher when it is done. 

I have that done for me. Arthritis and shit.

That's what the reciprocating saw is for!

BTW one of the online cooking mags called that

The BEST Homemade Mac and Cheese of your LIFE.

It's definitely the best.  Also, probably the most expensive, because Gruyere cheese is pretty darn pricey.  This big dish of it, is probably around $40.  But it was our choice to add it and my 16yo son is making it because it's his fave and he learned how to make it last year.

Thanksgiving to all.  

This holiday is so much better than Christmas.  Being thankful, just because.  No made-up birthday for a deity, no running around spending money.  Just eat and fellowship and watch football.

'Murica!

I'm thankful I can enjoy Christmas the same way I do Thanksgiving

I don't worry much about the birthday for a deity, or a made-up fat guy from the north pole wearing Husker RED, I don't do much running around spending money.
 Just eat and fellowship and watch football.

I think I've talked about this... My sister's in-laws had a long-standing tradition of a "gratitude journal". Every year on Thanksgiving, anyone who is together with them celebrating is expected to write in it, expressing what they're thankful for that year. 

When I met my wife (2016), we started doing that as well. This will now be our 10th Thanksgiving together, so we've amassed 9 years of entries into the journal and will have our 10th tomorrow. 

It's great fun, because each year you can look at the previous years, reminisce about the good times with whoever was there to celebrate, look over the years at how people (particularly kids) have changed and grown, etc... I recommend it for pretty much anyone, but especially for those of you who still have kids at home, or are into the stage of life where you're celebrating with your kids and their kids... 

So I realize it's probably a little late in the game, but if you want to introduce a new tradition for whoever you're with tomorrow, there's still time to run out to a store and get a blank journal...

Thanksgiving to all. 

This holiday is so much better than Christmas.  Being thankful, just because.  No made-up birthday for a deity, no running around spending money. Just eat and fellowship and watch football.

'Murica!

I love them both equally.  I like spending money buying things for people I love and seeing their joy.  On both Christmas and Thanksgiving, I eat and have fellowship and watch football.

We don't do a lot with gifts at Christmas - a couple inexpensive items that are about the thought

now my brother's house on the other hand - Whoa, Nellie!  I just sit back and drink while that goes on and on.  I gift each of them a gift card.