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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 21, 2018 12:29:04 GMT -5
I don't know about y'all but I have been cooking all morning. We're having a big dinner for 21 people. Should be fun! Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have plenty to be thankful for.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 21, 2018 12:48:04 GMT -5
I bought my turkey Friday afternoon, thawed it in the sink for six hours, and cooked it Saturday morning. Still have a little bit of it left, lol.
Heading out to the Geode Beds after mrrockpicker gets off work tonight and we get firewood loaded. About a four hour drive, but may be longer because we have to drive by both Glamis and Ocotillo Wells. Yikes!
Happy TG, everyone!
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 21, 2018 12:52:42 GMT -5
I bought my turkey Friday afternoon, thawed it in the sink for six hours, and cooked it Saturday morning. Still have a little bit of it left, lol. Heading out to the Geode Beds after mrrockpicker gets off work tonight and we get firewood loaded. About a four hour drive, but may be longer because we have to drive by both Glamis and Ocotillo Wells. Yikes! Happy TG, everyone! Have fun!
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Post by Tommy on Nov 21, 2018 13:10:54 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving rockjunquie! I hope that you and yours have a wonderful time and aunt Selma doesn't end up on the table with a lamp shade on her head again ... or then again that might be the fun part. Heading out to the Geode Beds after mrrockpicker gets off work tonight and we get firewood loaded. About a four hour drive, but may be longer because we have to drive by both Glamis and Ocotillo Wells. Yikes! Happy TG, everyone! Happy TG - now THAT sounds like a fun plan. We are having certain family issues with certain members of the family and the tension is high already. My two son's had said they wouldn't be here on TG so Eva and I had already announced we weren't going to be here - we were going rock hounding - then one of my kids got all butthurt because he WAS planning to be here - so we canceled or plans. We (Eva and I) are literally knotted up inside dreading the day tomorrow and wishing it will be over as quickly as possible and vowing that once we get in our own home (and out of the family gathering spot) we will never put ourselves through this again.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 21, 2018 13:14:46 GMT -5
That's why we are going to the desert for rocks. Was invited to Dad's for turkey dinner, but not after the fiasco (with certain family member) last year. We all have at least one, Tommy.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 21, 2018 13:18:11 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving rockjunquie ! I hope that you and yours have a wonderful time and aunt Selma doesn't end up on the table with a lamp shade on her head again ... or then again that might be the fun part. Heading out to the Geode Beds after mrrockpicker gets off work tonight and we get firewood loaded. About a four hour drive, but may be longer because we have to drive by both Glamis and Ocotillo Wells. Yikes! Happy TG, everyone! Happy TG - now THAT sounds like a fun plan. We are having certain family issues with certain members of the family and the tension is high already. My two son's had said they wouldn't be here on TG so Eva and I had already announced we weren't going to be here - we were going rock hounding - then one of my kids got all butthurt because he WAS planning to be here - so we canceled or plans. We (Eva and I) are literally knotted up inside dreading the day tomorrow and wishing it will be over as quickly as possible and vowing that once we get in our own home (and out of the family gathering spot) we will never put ourselves through this again. I feel ya. Here's my story: My sister and I had a falling out about 15 years ago. We never really speak to each other. Only recently have we started talking. My brother in law is terminal. He has a horrible brain disease. This Thanksgiving we - all of us- are going to my sister's while he still knows who we are. I put aside some VERY bad feelings to do this. I support her taking care of her man. He's a super good guy and this is really sad. But, tomorrow will be a happy day. He's still good with long term memories, so we plan on sharing old stories. I can deal with her for as long as I have to for my brother in law's sake. It will be awkward, but whatayagonnado? I hope you guys iron things out for next Thanksgiving. Where ever it will be.
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Post by Tommy on Nov 21, 2018 13:23:52 GMT -5
That's why we are going to the desert for rocks. Was invited to Dad's for turkey dinner, but not after the fiasco (with certain family member) last year. We all have at least one, Tommy. I feel ya. Our's is a convoluted situation with multiple layers. My brother and sister both always end up fighting with my oldest son for different reasons, and he isn't taking any crap off of either one of them, so Eva and I always find ourself in the middle trying to keep the peace. Add to that about five other layers to fight about and that should round the day out for you. The only reason we keep doing this is because "this might be Momma's last holidays" ... we've been saying that for YEARS now. It's really sad is what it is. We long for the day when we will be able to be guests to the party, or be in our own home and invite who we want to spend time with, drink what we want to drink - or not if we don't, and not get all knotted up with tension from the time the first "who's bringing what" email goes out in September
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Post by Tommy on Nov 21, 2018 13:28:29 GMT -5
Here's my story: My sister and I had a falling out about 15 years ago. We never really speak to each other. Only recently have we started talking. My brother in law is terminal. He has a horrible brain disease. This Thanksgiving we - all of us- are going to my sister's while he still knows who we are. I put aside some VERY bad feelings to do this. I support her taking care of her man. He's a super good guy and this is really sad. But, tomorrow will be a happy day. He's still good with long term memories, so we plan on sharing old stories. I can deal with her for as long as I have to for my brother in law's sake. It will be awkward, but whatayagonnado? I hope you guys iron things out for next Thanksgiving. Where ever it will be. Thanks. Sounds like you are doing the right thing - and at the very least you can pick up and go when it's time to go. Right now we are captive participants here and it sucks
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 21, 2018 13:30:32 GMT -5
That's why we are going to the desert for rocks. Was invited to Dad's for turkey dinner, but not after the fiasco (with certain family member) last year. We all have at least one, Tommy . I feel ya. Our's is a convoluted situation with multiple layers. My brother and sister both always end up fighting with my oldest son for different reasons, and he isn't taking any crap off of either one of them, so Eva and I always find ourself in the middle trying to keep the peace. Add to that about five other layers to fight about and that should round the day out for you. The only reason we keep doing this is because "this might be Momma's last holidays" ... we've been saying that for YEARS now. It's really sad is what it is. We long for the day when we will be able to be guests to the party, or be in our own home and invite who we want to spend time with, drink what we want to drink - or not if we don't, and not get all knotted up with tension from the time the first "who's bringing what" email goes out in September I doubt my revolving door will EVER be closed. This is where everyone ends up, no matter what the occasion or none at all. DH is ready for some peace and quiet! At least this year, it will be at my sister's and not here. I tell you what- If anyone dissed my kid in my home, I wouldn't be happy, either.
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Post by Tommy on Nov 21, 2018 13:35:26 GMT -5
I tell you what- If anyone dissed my kid in my home, I wouldn't be happy, either. He brings it on himself. It's hard to defend him from his actions - AND it's been going on for 20+ years between him and my siblings.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 21, 2018 13:36:15 GMT -5
I tell you what- If anyone dissed my kid in my home, I wouldn't be happy, either. He brings it on himself. It's hard to defend him from his actions - AND it's been going on for 20+ years between him and my siblings. Wow! That's a lot of water under the bridge. Sorry.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 21, 2018 13:36:45 GMT -5
Our problem is my almost 60 year old brother that has never left the nest. He cooks the turkey on the spit on the BBQ, which is great until he starts drinking - which is not very long. He turns into a raging AH, and fights with everyone. Very unpleasant to be there.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 21, 2018 13:38:20 GMT -5
Our problem is my almost 60 year old brother that has never left the nest. He cooks the turkey on the spit on the BBQ, which is great until he starts drinking - which is not very long. He turns into a raging AH, and fights with everyone. Very unpleasant to be there. I'm really hoping we will be alcohol free tomorrow. My daughter can be a real pita when she drinks.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 21, 2018 13:41:38 GMT -5
Overindulging can sure ruin a family get-together fast.
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Post by Tommy on Nov 21, 2018 13:41:45 GMT -5
It seems a common thread has emerged...
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Post by Pat on Nov 21, 2018 14:26:30 GMT -5
I don't think I know one family that is picture perfect. Every family has at least one member who is a real stinker.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 14:33:07 GMT -5
I don't think I know one family that is picture perfect. And who knows what goes on behind the scenes with those families who get along suspiciously well. We usually re-watch Lion in Winter around the holidays, as it reminds me of some battles - er, dinners - during my youth. As Kathrine Hepburn notes in one of the most awful, yet funny, moments: "What family doesn't have its ups and downs?" It is one of those films that is deeper and more interesting every time I watch it, and especially as I've grown older.
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Post by zarguy on Nov 21, 2018 15:20:26 GMT -5
Yeah we have our drinking problems too. My kids drink so much Martinellis that they start belching & hiccupping. It's terrible! Lynn
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Post by NRG on Nov 21, 2018 16:27:11 GMT -5
Not knowing this was here I started another thread (deleted). So instead, I'll join here. Happy Holidays Y'ALL from spiceman, jeannie and myself. Health Happiness and prosperity to everyone!
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Post by NRG on Nov 21, 2018 17:10:15 GMT -5
Overindulging can sure ruin a family get-together fast. Wiley's well should be nice! Have fun you two!
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