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[Runwildboys]

From where I sit, they are missing out. If all they are going to do is bring negativity to my life they can just waste their time being angry away from me. I really don’t want all that bad mood around me… because I think I’m pretty awesome. I’ve also decided this will be the last “holidays” I spend alone. Next year may be another year of BIG decisions for me. Depending on how things work out here with “Sam”, I may just decide to quit my job, sell my house and move to VA. I have a lot of plates spinning right now so we’ll see what lands where.

I just got Lasik about 6 hours ago, so I hope I didn't just post porn.

 

[GrammaJan]

I just got Lasik about 6 hours ago, so I hope I didn't just post porn.

Aw Runny, I hope that procedure works out for you!!

 

[Runwildboys]

Aw Runny, I hope that procedure works out for you!!

I'm sure it will, thank you.

 

[kskboys]

I’m so over my family. My brother is mad at me because I wouldn’t let him move in. My mom is mad at me because my sister told her I was going out of town for Thanksgiving so she thinks I’m doing that when I “can’t find time to visit” her. Oh, yeah... I’m not going out of town. My sister set me up. She’s doing Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday at 3pm… I happen to have a job and will be at work. Thanks for nothing. Decided I am tapping out of the holidays this year altogether (except where the grandkids are concerned). These people just suck.

Just head on down to Luckenbach to my house on Friday. It's Peach Crown and BBQed turkey!!!!!!

Anyone who grouses has to turn up the bottle. Wait.............is that punishment?????

 

[LeonDixson]

Morning, Pops and peeps. Welcome to the Weekend! I'm taking my wife to a "Tribute To Johnny Cash" concert this afternoon, and a nice dinner afterwards.

 

[Montanalo]

I’m so over my family. My brother is mad at me because I wouldn’t let him move in. My mom is mad at me because my sister told her I was going out of town for Thanksgiving so she thinks I’m doing that when I “can’t find time to visit” her. Oh, yeah... I’m not going out of town. My sister set me up. She’s doing Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday at 3pm… I happen to have a job and will be at work. Thanks for nothing. Decided I am tapping out of the holidays this year altogether (except where the grandkids are concerned). These people just suck.

For the past several years, we have enjoyed "Friendsgiving" with our closest friends rather than a strictly family affair.

There are several reasons for this: we don't live close to family and traveling at Thanksgiving is a special kind of hell. My brother always manages to p!$$ everyone off, including the pets. And, for some reason, we were elected as the "permanent" hosts for Thanksgiving.

So, a few neighbors and like-minded friends started the "Friendsgiving" tradition. Everyone likes everyone else (within the usual margin of error), everyone contributes, and, most importantly, we have a wonderful time.

I probably sound like a Thanksgiving Scrouge, but this is just so much nicer.

 

[GrammaJan]

For the past several years, we have enjoyed "Friendsgiving" with our closest friends rather than a strictly family affair.

There are several reasons for this: we don't live close to family and traveling at Thanksgiving is a special kind of hell. My brother always manages to p!$$ everyone off, including the pets. And, for some reason, we were elected as the "permanent" hosts for Thanksgiving.

So, a few neighbors and like-minded friends started the "Friendsgiving" tradition. Everyone likes everyone else (within the usual margin of error), everyone contributes, and, most importantly, we have a wonderful time.

I probably sound like a Thanksgiving Scrouge, but this is just so much nicer.

I can see that being an option in a few years. Right now all my friends have family they do the holidays with, but like me, those relationships are being tested.

 

[kskboys]

For the past several years, we have enjoyed "Friendsgiving" with our closest friends rather than a strictly family affair.

There are several reasons for this: we don't live close to family and traveling at Thanksgiving is a special kind of hell. My brother always manages to p!$$ everyone off, including the pets. And, for some reason, we were elected as the "permanent" hosts for Thanksgiving.

So, a few neighbors and like-minded friends started the "Friendsgiving" tradition. Everyone likes everyone else (within the usual margin of error), everyone contributes, and, most importantly, we have a wonderful time.

I probably sound like a Thanksgiving Scrouge, but this is just so much nicer.

We used to do the go to my sister's house and sit around and be bored thingie. A few years back, I took the initiative and decided to make it better. Now, we build a big ol' fire and put that ol' bird on the pit and have drinks. Drinks generally make everyone more palatable.

 

[kskboys]

I can see that being an option in a few years. Right now all my friends have family they do the holidays with, but like me, those relationships are being tested.

Only one answer. Anyone gets cranky, moon 'em.

If they start some diatribe whining and moaning about something, just start taking off one piece of clothes at a time.

 

[Runwildboys]

Only one answer. Anyone gets cranky, moon 'em.

If they start some diatribe whining and moaning about something, just start taking off one piece of clothes at a time.

That's your answer to everything!

 

[Montanalo]

We used to do the go to my sister's house and sit around and be bored thingie. A few years back, I took the initiative and decided to make it better. Now, we build a big ol' fire and put that ol' bird on the pit and have drinks. Drinks generally make everyone more palatable.

Drinks are good, except when you're deep-frying a turkey. Trust me, the two don't mix so well.

 

[GrammaJan]

We used to do the go to my sister's house and sit around and be bored thingie. A few years back, I took the initiative and decided to make it better. Now, we build a big ol' fire and put that ol' bird on the pit and have drinks. Drinks generally make everyone more palatable.

Amen! (mostly)

 

[CouchCoach]

My wife and I grew up around Thanksgiving being this family affair and traditional Central High v Hall High was on Thanksgiving so the festivities were built around that for years and we had to make all the family gatherings, one for each side of the family so there were 4 of them and it was exhausting.

Up until I began frying turkeys in 1985, I didn't like Thanksgiving food and later in the evening when the tryptophan was kicking in, people were laying around like logs needing to be rolled over. It was so boring.

Except this Thanksgiving in the early 70's when we decided not to go "home" for Thanksgiving to Little Rock from New Orleans. My wife talked to some of our neighbors and there were about 10 families not going home, including this really nice Vietnamese family that had not experienced an American Thanksgiving in America. This was our first Friendsgiving although we didn't have a name for it.

People brought their favorite dishes and whatever they wanted to drink and the party was on and the best Thanksgiving food I ever tasted because we had an Italian and Greek family as well as two Cajun families but one was quick to point out she brought Creole, not Cajun dishes, and we learned the differences that day. The Vietnamese Dad led us in a prayer in his native tongue and that was a surprisingly spiritual moment not knowing a word he was saying. Both he and his wife spoke English very well from their jobs in Saigon. They were on one of those choppers that just got out and told their story that evening to a room they captivated. It made it all too real watching them tell their story and I flashed back on that when they were leaving Afghanistan. That Vietnamese family was the most thankful one in that room that night and that only added to the special feeling that night.

I started frying turkeys in 1985 with a 30 year old recipe that I was told was one of the original ones that originated in the hunting camps where they had no electricity but did have propane tanks. I passed that on to at least 10 people that are still frying them every Thanksgiving. They give me credit for the recipe and I deflect that but I do take credit for the Bloody Mary recipe that is required while frying turkeys. I created that in 1980 and have been making it and passing it on ever since and people seem to love it.

 

[kskboys]

Drinks are good, except when you're deep-frying a turkey. Trust me, the two don't mix so well.

Holy Larry, so that's why they put me in charge of the BBQ!!!!!

 

[kskboys]

My wife and I grew up around Thanksgiving being this family affair and traditional Central High v Hall High was on Thanksgiving so the festivities were built around that for years and we had to make all the family gatherings, one for each side of the family so there were 4 of them and it was exhausting.

Up until I began frying turkeys in 1985, I didn't like Thanksgiving food and later in the evening when the tryptophan was kicking in, people were laying around like logs needing to be rolled over. It was so boring.

Except this Thanksgiving in the early 70's when we decided not to go "home" for Thanksgiving to Little Rock from New Orleans. My wife talked to some of our neighbors and there were about 10 families not going home, including this really nice Vietnamese family that had not experienced an American Thanksgiving in America. This was our first Friendsgiving although we didn't have a name for it.

People brought their favorite dishes and whatever they wanted to drink and the party was on and the best Thanksgiving food I ever tasted because we had an Italian and Greek family as well as two Cajun families but one was quick to point out she brought Creole, not Cajun dishes, and we learned the differences that day. The Vietnamese Dad led us in a prayer in his native tongue and that was a surprisingly spiritual moment not knowing a word he was saying. Both he and his wife spoke English very well from their jobs in Saigon. They were on one of those choppers that just got out and told their story that evening to a room they captivated. It made it all too real watching them tell their story and I flashed back on that when they were leaving Afghanistan. That Vietnamese family was the most thankful one in that room that night and that only added to the special feeling that night.

I started frying turkeys in 1985 with a 30 year old recipe that I was told was one of the original ones that originated in the hunting camps where they had no electricity but did have propane tanks. I passed that on to at least 10 people that are still frying them every Thanksgiving. They give me credit for the recipe and I deflect that but I do take credit for the Bloody Mary recipe that is required while frying turkeys. I created that in 1980 and have been making it and passing it on ever since and people seem to love it.

My nephew's wifey Kate put it best. Lot easier to handle family w/ booze!!!!!!!

 

[CouchCoach]

My nephew's wifey Kate put it best. Lot easier to handle family w/ booze!!!!!!!

Until you get too many boozed up. I think inhibitions are best kept intact at family gatherings. Waaaaay too much history that booze seems to excite.

 

[Ranched]

 

[Xelda]

 

[LeonDixson]

We were invited to two different family gatherings this year. We are on great terms with all of them. However, we decided to stay home, just the two of us, and have ribeyes or prime rib.

Coach, care to share that Bloody Mary recipe?

EDIT: HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS!

 

[CouchCoach]

The amounts are guesses as I have never measured, just put it together until it looks right. People have different heat levels so it's customizable.

I bottle of regular Clamato
10 grinds on the pepper mill
5 grinds on the sea salt mill
1/2 tsp of celery salt
1 1/2 tsps Lea & Perrin Worcestershire Sauce
3 tsps Crystal Hot Sauce
2 tsps Horseradish, I use Boar's Head
2 tsps fresh lemon juice
2 tsps pickled jalapeno juice

This is my go to for Bloody Mary's, Michelada's and really special Gazpacho adding tomato juice.