We did Thanksgiving at home the first couple of years we were married, but for just the two of us, the amount of work was not worth the reward. So now we find a restaurant that will be open and have people bring us food. I'm always amused by the numbers of blissful Moms I see in the restaurant on Thanksgiving. I always overhear someone saying "Oh, this is so nice--and I don't have to do any dishes!" Though there's often someone else saying, "Yeah, but I can't watch the game!"
Oh, Pacey! You blind idiot. Can't you see she doesn't love you?
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Connie Neil - Nov 04, 2011 8:18:33 am PDT #2173 of 30001
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erikaj - Nov 04, 2011 8:35:10 am PDT #2174 of 30001
Always Anti-fascist!
We'll probably have Cornish hens. Festive, yet we don't get stuck with tons. And I still get mashed potatoes and stuffing, which are my faves. Erin, Jim Caviezel makes me think of that scene in some Hollywood comedy(Tootsie?) where the actor pesters the casting director so much, he says "Frankly, we don't believe you as a human being."
Fred Pete - Nov 04, 2011 9:00:23 am PDT #2175 of 30001
Ann, that's a ferret.
Though there's often someone else saying, "Yeah, but I can't watch the game!"
We've done Thanksgiving in a restaurant once or twice. I'd say the main downside is not having leftovers.
Kate P. - Nov 04, 2011 9:04:30 am PDT #2176 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
We're going to my parents' for Thanksgiving, which will be my first time back in MA since January. So exciting! M will probably make a pie on Thanksgiving morning, and we'll pitch in with general prep, but most of the work will be done already by the time we get in on Weds night.
I was really hoping we'd get to host Christmas this year (we've still never hosted a holiday dinner, and I would love to), but we're going to OKC instead, mostly because M's grandmother is (miraculously) still with us and doing pretty well, but in no shape to travel, and we want to spend as much time with her as we can.
Strix - Nov 04, 2011 9:07:24 am PDT #2177 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
We did restaurant Thanksgivings for a few years, but the lack of leftovers was sadmaking. OTOH, GIANT DAMNED VATS of trifle!
Toddson - Nov 04, 2011 9:12:01 am PDT #2178 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
When Jim Caviezel's on, I mostly sit and admire his cheekbones.
Strix - Nov 04, 2011 9:14:04 am PDT #2179 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
He's pretty, but..so not magnetic or compelling.
Toddson - Nov 04, 2011 9:30:00 am PDT #2180 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Yeah ... but he has great cheekbones. I'm shallow and easily entertained.
Toddson - Nov 04, 2011 9:39:40 am PDT #2181 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
and, just for the image, Helena Bonham Carter as Miss Havisham.
Atropa - Nov 04, 2011 9:43:52 am PDT #2182 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
and, just for the image, Helena Bonham Carter as Miss Havisham.
Ooooooh. I want to look like THAT.