Happy Thanksgiving ? and Black Friday Days

Crossing fingers that we'll finally get to celebrate (American) Thanksgiving for the first time this year... Simply doing the grocery for the last couple of weeks certainly put me into the mood, seeing all the Thanksgiving stuff on the shelves.
 
As for Black Friday - the mailbox is as far as I'll get from the house on that day. As usual, actually.

I have no problem holding back - actually, the problem is to try and avoid hurting the feelings of the people who cooked such wonderful meals, whatever the occasion.
 
One thing I've learned is that when it comes to food, people are like junkies. There's always someone who'll incite you to take it easy just for that one time.
 
And the next day it'll be someone else with leftovers and chocolate cake. And the next, a big birthday party for someone else's kid. And the next, someone bringing candies or donuts at the office. And the next day you dont feel like cooking so you grab something from that fast food joint on the road... There's pretty much no end in sight unless you put your foot on the ground.
 
So at one point, I realized that you either accept to be regarded as boring and even rude or give up on controlling what goes into your body.

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone.  

I will spend Black Friday the same as I always do...at home.  there's nothing on sale I will regret not getting for the price you actually pay of dealing with long lines, irritable buyers and salespeople, out of stock items after waiting and just generally overall "ME" attitude from everyone you come in contact with during those sales.
 
I also temporarily boycott any stores open on Thanksgiving day.  I used to work retail and back when I did, it was respect that the companies had for the employees to let them have a day off to be thankful with their families.  there's no respect for the employees or the buying public any more and I won't participate in Black Friday merchandise and "early bird" wars.
 
I will GLADLY sit at my computer on cyber Monday and shop for deals there. 
 
on Thursday, I am THANKFUL for my family and we all get T-day off from work!  I will be smoking a 14.5 pound gobbler and making my infamous cranberry and apple stuffing, while my beautiful wife will go to her sister's house and cook the rest of the side dishes.  then when the turkey and stuffing are done, I'll bring them to my SIL's house and we'll have a feast while my BIL yells at the TV because the refs are blind!
 
good times!

Mesh
FOOTBALL!!!!! (......and some food)

Mine will definitely be the other way around!!!

I will be working Thanksgiving and Friday, lubricating the corporate money machine while the fat cats sit in their luxury boxes watching the football games in Dallas or Detroit or enjoying their pupu platters on the beach at Waikiki or jetting to Paris for dinner.
Easy money, though.

I have just ordered a 4x12 cab and a Fender Strat with a 2 point fulcrum ( no not an American but ......) for delivery (in France) on Friday from Thomman !

That is my this years present ( with the ok from she who most definately must be obeyed ). .!!

My best to those who celebrate the event.

Cheers,
Jerry

joakes
I have just ordered a 4x12 cab and a Fender Strat with a 2 point fulcrum ( no not an American but ......) for delivery (in France) on Friday from Thomman !

That is my this years present ( with the ok from she who most definately must be obeyed ). .!!

My best to those who celebrate the event.

Cheers,
Jerry

Sounds like reason enough to be thankful. :)