Happy Thanksgiving to my MyLot friends. Are you doing anything special today?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (218921)
Walnut Creek, California
November 24, 2022 11:47am CST
I miss Thanksgiving gatherings with my extended family. We used to gather in Chicago, Montana, New York or Washington, with family members coming in from all around the world.
But the hosts of these gatherings have moved on to the next coil, grown older and tired of being hosts, or simply become tired of travel.
I'll be spending this afternoon and evening with friends here in California. I have spent many Holidays with them, and it will be an enjoyable occasion.
But I admit to missing the gatherings with my own family, spread out as we are.
If you celebrate Thanksgiving, how will you be spending it? Does your extended family still get together at Christmas, if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving?
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@marguicha (223077)
• Chile
24 Nov 22
We don´t celebrate Thankgiving here. But I think it is a nice holiday for all but turkeys
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
24 Nov 22
I’ve had my turkey and taters, and I’m ready for some apple pie!!! I’m just lounging around the house today, taking the day off. I deserve it.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Kitty!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Kitty!2 people like this
@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
25 Nov 22
@TheHorse — I’m not as watchful as Don Henley’s lawyers on You Tube, but I couldn’t pass it up to point out that you’re quoting “Deportees” again….
But it is Thanksgiving and quoting Arlo Guthrie is the way to go! Now, go have a Thanksgiving dinner that can’t be beat, and watch out for officer Obie.
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@TheHorse (218921)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Nov 22
@FourWalls OK, link me to the Arlo song. Deportees is probably my favorite Woodie song.
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@celticeagle (167019)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Nov 22
Same here with the next coil thing. Nice that you have friends to spend the day with. I miss the old days when the family was together. I have great memories though so that is nice.
I am having a special dinner. I am having a special time with what family I have here. I am watching some special on tv too. So three specials today isn't bad. Haha
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@celticeagle (167019)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Nov 22
@TheHorse .......Pretty special indeed. I don't watch sports.
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@TheHorse (218921)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Nov 22
@celticeagle I was once a pretty big sports fan. But not so much right now.
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@jobelbojel (35633)
• Philippines
24 Nov 22
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. I know it will be different in the coming years. Still good that you can celebrate.
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@TheHorse (218921)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Nov 22
@jobelbojel Every day is a Holiday if we look at it right.
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@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
24 Nov 22
I used to host one of the family gatherings at Thanksgiving. Since we moved into this small house, we don't have room to play hosts and nobody else in the family took over the job.
Pretty and I had our Thanksgiving dinner last Sunday.
I hope your holiday goes well, pony.
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@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
25 Nov 22
@TheHorse Because this house is too small to host a gathering. It's just Pretty and I now.
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@TheHorse (218921)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Nov 22
@DaddyEvil Why did you stop?
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
24 Nov 22
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy it with your friends there
Will the turkey in picture be on your plate for dinner?
Will the turkey in picture be on your plate for dinner?2 people like this
@kaylachan (69826)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Nov 22
My husband and I just got home. We have a list of chores awaiting us, so we'll be pretty busy for a little while.
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@TheHorse (218921)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Nov 22
@kaylachan I hope it was fun. I just ate some leftovers.
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Nov 22
We ate with my side of the family. We all went to a restaurant.
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Nov 22
@TheHorse it was a good get together with good conversation and good food.
@JudyEv (340178)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Nov 22
At some point over Christmas I expect to get together with my sister. There is just the two of us now. We'll also get in touch with the remaining five of Vince's six siblings. One passed away some years ago and one lives in Bali so we won't be visiting him but Vince will no doubt email.
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@LindaOHio (178824)
• United States
25 Nov 22
All of my husband's family is gone except for cousins. We spend Thanksgiving alone. We are the oldest survivors in his family. We bought a pre-made dinner from Giant Eagle. It wasn't bad; and I ate too much! Hope you had a good day with your friends.
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@TheHorse (218921)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Nov 22
@LindaOHio A friend and I had just gotten back from a hike on Mt. Diablo. This was a couple of years ago. As we were approaching my truck, we spied this Jake (young male) defending his hens against his own reflection in the shiny wheels and bumper of a pick-up truck (not mine). I shook my head and snapped the picture.
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@LindaOHio (178824)
• United States
26 Nov 22
@TheHorse That's good to hear. I want to hear the details about the picture! That is SO COOL! We hardly ever see turkeys around here.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
25 Nov 22
Well, I've pardoned my turkey and had hamburger steaks with mushroom gravy. Our family, no longer celebrate holidays, our family mostly passed, so we decided not to celebrate. I usually am home, puttering around the kitchen, cooking something not too much leftovers. Tv and meal with dessert for holidays. As I've aged, like comforts y home. Happy Thanksgiving.
Would you know it, my wall socket got clogged, on one side. Being afraid of fire hazard, I texted my Resident Manager about it. He came to look at it, today, Thanksgiving day. He'd like an electrician by tomorrow. Our landlord opens on Monday, so I'm waiting for now, about what'll happen. Guess it best to get it fixed quick.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Would you know it, my wall socket got clogged, on one side. Being afraid of fire hazard, I texted my Resident Manager about it. He came to look at it, today, Thanksgiving day. He'd like an electrician by tomorrow. Our landlord opens on Monday, so I'm waiting for now, about what'll happen. Guess it best to get it fixed quick.1 person likes this
@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
26 Nov 22
@TheHorse
Ok, ok, you got me. Itsy not a fire hazard, so coming week it'll be fixed. Going to ask about hinges, if it'll get fixed. Not imminent so so busy handyman, has hinges at bottom of to do list. It's ok.
Ok, ok, you got me. Itsy not a fire hazard, so coming week it'll be fixed. Going to ask about hinges, if it'll get fixed. Not imminent so so busy handyman, has hinges at bottom of to do list. It's ok.
@GardenGerty (160697)
• United States
25 Nov 22
We get together at Thanksgiving. Fewer people every year now. We go to my brother's house. I may not go again, but will visit other times. There are somethings in my life that are making me sad and this emphasizes it.
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Nov 22
I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. I, of course, was hanging out with my cats and all day I have been watching old Thanksgiving Day Parade videos on YouTube remembering when ages ago mom and I watched together in NYC while the turkey was cooking. Finally, after all the singing and music, my Ringo sat at the edge of the table and also started singing.
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@natali555 (19)
• United States
24 Nov 22
I'm also far from the family, I don't do too much. A small meal with my husband
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