I made the mistake of taking my wife to Ocean City Maryland 4 years ago for Thanksgiving and she loved not having to cook and clean so much that we go away every year now. This year it's our first trip to Hawaii!! Eleven days on Maui.

Costa Rica for our first trip to Central America!

Visting mr_go's family on Amelia Island. No extra vacation days this year, so it will be a quick trip.

Driving from NC to Sarasota (hi, AAFF) for mini-reunion with family and to close up mother's condo, now that she's in assisted living.

Would look forward to it except for possible bottlenecks on I-85 in SC and Ga.

Yountville - Bay Area fodorites get together.

Gonna behave myself around the little ones during the day. Watch my language, and some football. Then, when the stiffs are all gone, I'm gonna enjoy some ggod wine, maybe even put a little 'shine' on, and then play hide the vienna with Mrs. Pappy. (Shhh, don't spill the beans).


Take care,

--Pappy

jersey-sorry about your mom, I've missed mine for 3 years. I think your trip is a very nice idea.

Budman-remind me to never let you near our turkey!

Well, the R5'sscrumptous feast will be provided
courtesy of Whole Foods Market (who I discovered one year at a friends house who got tired of the cooking).
Winemakers and vintners are bringing
the wine, so it all should be swell.

Friday we're off to Younville with Budman's wine in tow! It looks to be
a marvelous GTG! If Saturday morning finds us able, we hope to wander
Yountville have lunch at Jeanty or Bouchon, and then are considering
a exploration of Napa's revitilized
downtown-supposed to be quite nifty!

Sunday would be well spent on a forced march up a tall peak to burn off all the we have consumed !

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!
R5

Boca Raton with Mother & Step-f. Haven't decided whether to eat out or whether DH will whip up his famous English Turkey dinner. jersy, I send my best wishes for a peaceful holiday. GoTravel, can't wait for the next camping trip report.

Jersey, I understand your pain. I lost my twenty-nine year old sister, suddenly and unexpectedly Thanksgiving week (five years ago). The holidays are just not the same for us but we do our very best anyway and keep her lovingly in our thoughts.

I will keep busy making all of my son's favorite dishes and my inlaws will spend the day with us before they go off on holiday in December.

I wish everyone a very peaceful Thanksgiving!

Jersey, my thoughts are with you, at this time of year, especially. I no longer have one of my sisters, and you always think of them. I do understand.....

jersey, so sorry for your loss.

I hope your family can make some wonderful new Thanksgiving traditions and the cruise doesn't sound like a bad way to start!

I think we're camping come rain or shine.

Went home for lunch today and Mr. GoTravel went out and bought a pair of (I kid you not) giant lion head slippers. He said they are for the camping trip. Huh???

Thank you all for your kind remarks. As always the lesson is to live each day like its your last. We are taking the opportunity to make new memories. I also wish everyone an early happy holiday and take a moment to really be thankful for those around you.

(Hey Budman, I know there will be good drinks at your party. LOL Cheers!)

Budman, just curious, did you put unpopped kernels inside that turkey? LOL

"take a moment to really be thankful for those around you."

Jersey...I'll drink to that! (and have an enjoyable cruise)

Jersey--Sorry to hear about your loss...but I agree that the trip sounds like it will be a nice thing.

GoTravel--I am one who likes to camp in the rain...course I live in the PNW so I better like it! lol!

Our plans...family from CA are coming up to our place here in OR, and family from the area...so we are hosting it and I will do most of the cooking.

Then we are headed to Seattle for the marathon on Sunday!

Dear Jersey--Sorry to hear about your mom but although you must be sad, it sounds like you have found some peace. Enjoy your trip.

My husband and I are going to my closest friend's for Thanksgiving, just a half hour north of us...It will be a quiet holiday but that's ok. Maybe next year we'll fly to NY to spend the holiday w/my loud, crazy family and adorable niece and nephew (and next year we'll have two more-- my brother's twins who are due early Jan.

OWJ

OWJ

Jersey, I am so sorry for your loss.

Budmad, perhaps your fatal error came from using Jiffy Pop--you were supposed to hold the laced turkey over high heat and shake vigorously until done

We always go to a friend's family's house. One year she had 32 casseroles on the table. It is a huge bash and lots of fun. It's rare that I get to spend it with family of my own, but jersey I always think about them.

Here's a thought -- this year let's think about what MrGT has in mind with those lions head slippers for the campout. That's a cheery thought!

Hey Budman -- do you make beercan turkey on Thanksgiving?

Wow TG, nothing says comfort food like 32 casseroles!

GT, looking forward to your trip report. Your DH sounds like a hoot

Myself, husband,and mother taking a road trip, Savannah, Charleston, St. Augustine. Food, Wine, Shopping....No one has to cook or clean...just enjoy.
Happy Thanksgiving to All!

Dear Jersey, I'm so sorry and my deepest sympathies for your loss. I recently took my first cruise too, and it was also after a devastating loss in March. It helped me, and I hope it helps you too. Went to GC and Cozumel. The beautiful sites were a terrific distraction. The days at sea were incredibly peaceful and rejeuvenating. There's nothing like looking out and seeing nothing but gorgeous blue water around you. I came back able to breathe deeply again and felt like my batteries were recharged a bit to go on. It is true that you just have to take it one day at a time. The cruise will be great for you. Hope that you have a wonderful time.