TwinOaks Report post Posted November 22, 2012 Here in the U.S., it's Thanksgiving day. Traditionally, this is a day of giving thanks for those things in our lives that have made us better people, encouraged us, or helped us out. I'm starting this topic in the hopes that others will join in and share the things in their lives. I am thankful for friends and family that have encouraged me to keep pursuing this craft, who have helped me out with ideas and suggestions, and have unabashedly told me where I needed to improve. I'm thankful for opportunities that have presented themselves, from leather to machinery; from large jobs to small; for all the little things that turn out to be big ones. And I'd like to express special Thanks to Johanna who has selflessly given herself to create and maintain this site (even to the point of dealing with advertisers) so that we all have a place to visit, learn, and to share our experiences, triumphs, and failures. This community of like minded people is, for me, just as much "family" as any of my blood relatives (and more so than some!). Today is also typically the day that we absolutely gorge ourselves.....so, what's on your menu? We're having the long held tradition of Turkey and homemade dressing, with butter beans, purple hulled peas, corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry salad, homemade yeast rolls, and gravy (which really does deserve to be in its own food group). What are some of the Traditions you celebrate with your family? Wishing you and yours a happy and safe Thanksgiving, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SooperJake Report post Posted November 22, 2012 Happy Thanksgiving, Mike and All! I'm thankful that I'm still able to walk. The last few years have been a challange after my injures from 2 car wrecks. Things are finally looking up and I've healed fairly well. We had almost 40 people for dinner, so we cooked two 20 lb turkeys, a big ham, smashed taders, sweet taders, corn cassarole, relish tray, vegetable tray, gravy of course, 3 kinds of bread stuffing, 20 some pies, cranberry relish, jello of all manor and color, and a few things I'm forgetting to list but surely ate. Oh yeah, deviled eggs, and rolls too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted November 22, 2012 I knew I should have gone to Jake's house for Turkey day!!! I am thankful for my daughter and my Grandchild that is yet to be born. Also for all the friends I have met on here and the inspiration they give freely. And lastly, but not least, to my ex-wife, who will in due time become my wife again. We are rekindling the romance we once had and BTW will hopefully never lose again. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SooperJake Report post Posted November 23, 2012 The official count was 46 people! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
