I will be celebrating in usual form for the day. (avoiding it except for possibly a jam session Thursday nite that may have others waiting in line for a beer while listening to others playing some music at the local Blues pub if anyone shows up)
 
But for those of you who have really nothing to celebrate and wait for Black Friday:

http://internetinyourarea...nt-black-friday-stores

http://www.cnn.com/2014/1...-grand-jury/index.html
 
The map of cities and people concerned with the verdict well there was a map given where all of these Events may take place across the Country starting soon at a city near you perhaps.
 
And remember if you had to catch the Turkey, un-feather it and clean it and cook it, that Turkey probably don't like any of it either.
 
Have Fun!

 
if the snow is not too deep!
 
https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bW9vNzVqYnZnYXE0bmJ1MHVnYWRqY2czZmNfMjAxNDExMjhUMDMwMDAwWiBtdWRkeXNpbmZvQG0&ctz=America/Chicago
 
Really do not know them, they are well - younger people.
(the equipment is always there at the place).
 

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'm around enough turkeys everyday so on Thanksgiving we always have ham as the main food.  In fact, for my entire life, whenever we celebrated at our house (mine or my parent's) it's always been ham.  Well, that and sweet potatoes, peas with pearl onions, rolls and some kind of desert that requires ice cream and/or whipped cream on it. 
 
I think I'll hide the weight scale... 

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.

I am just waiting to see what happens.
Instead of the 1981 Cadillac Terminator 3 movie hearse with 150 simulated bullet holes in it that can be bought, I suppose a dump truck to haul away the dead bodies may be needed along with the usual permits, licenses, EPA guidelines - 3415 new regulations announced plus others, and all the rest of whatever is needed in case people really go - crazy over the Holiday(s).
 

Be Safe!
Forget the political and religious stuffings!
 

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!

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

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

Mine will definitely be the other way around!!!