The Obligatory Happy Thanksgiving Post

@porwest (92028)
United States
November 28, 2024 8:14am CST
Well, well. Here we are again at that time of year when we overindulge in turkey and debate whether pecan pie or pumpkin reigns supreme. Of course, pumpkin wins the prize for me. I really can't stand pecan pie. Granted, we won't have our family gathering for Thanksgiving until the 8th of December. But I'd be remiss, nonetheless, not to wish you a day of good company, family drama which always seems present, and of course elastic waistbands. May your gravy be unfit for a game of Jacks, your potatoes be mashed to perfection, and your turkey not be cooked to a meatless rack of dry bones. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.
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Denise Knight
@gnatsmom (2551)
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28 Nov
Pecan Pie for me!! My mom's was the best. Too bad she has dementia and can't recall the recipe. But, hey, I love pecan pie so much, I will even eat a store bought one.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (219415)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Nov
I think I agree. I love it with coffee and conversation.
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Denise Knight
@gnatsmom (2551)
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28 Nov
@TheHorse I love pecan pie or frozen blueberry pie (another recipe that my mom did best) with coffee and good conversation.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
28 Nov
Pecan pie has always been a love it or hate it kind of a thing. Too bad the recipe wasn't written down somewhere.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47481)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
28 Nov
Why the delay? Or is it combining an early Christmas celebration?
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47481)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
28 Nov
@porwest So when are you doing Christmas?
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
28 Nov
@BarBaraPrz We're still working out the details, but I think a preliminary date will be December 28th. I need to know because we are hosting.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
28 Nov
It's just when we can get everyone together with our schedules.
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rakski
@rakski (124622)
• Philippines
28 Nov
Happy Thanksgiving! I never tried pecan or pumpkin pie before
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rakski
@rakski (124622)
• Philippines
28 Nov
@porwest I should keep my radar for them here. Some international restaurants or bakeries offer them in special occasion
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
29 Nov
@rakski Around here you can get pecan pie anywhere and at any time. It's a popular pie, just not on my list of things to eat.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
28 Nov
Pecan pie is usually a love it or hate it kind of a thing. As for pumpkin pie, I just love it.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (119857)
• United States
28 Nov
I've never had pecan pie. Bravetart Stella Parks has a pecan pie recipe that she calls "murderously difficult". It is so challenging that she refuses to publish it but she will email it to people who ask. I have the recipe but have yet to attempt it.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
28 Nov
I think pecan pie has always been a love it or hate it dessert. It's just never been my thing.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (219415)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Nov
That's kind of funny.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
28 Nov
@TheHorse What's kind of funny?
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
29 Nov
I hope you and Dawn had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hubby called me twice which made my day. Have a good weekend.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
29 Nov
@porwest Meals on Wheels dropped off a turkey dinner for those that were alone.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
29 Nov
@LindaOHio Nice. Hopefully it was good and not too dry.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
29 Nov
Glad to hear it. I hope you at least got some turkey.
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@freelancermariagrace (28390)
• Philippines
29 Nov
Pumpkin pie Happy Thanksgiving, Jim! :)
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
29 Nov
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well, and I second pumpkin pie. I don't like pecan pie at all.
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@freelancermariagrace (28390)
• Philippines
30 Nov
@porwest, Thank you! Even though we do not celebrate it here. Hehe. I kind of like pecan pie as well, but I prefer pumpkin pie.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (39236)
• United States
29 Nov
Man, that turkey looks good and hot.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
29 Nov
That would be a horrifying disaster if it were actually served. lol
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (107146)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Nov
Pumpkin pie always. But my favorite is apple.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
29 Nov
If I were to call out a favorite when it comes to pies, it would be New York style cheesecake hands down.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (219415)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Nov
I kindo like both. But I don't have that much of a sweet tooth. I'll try not to eat too much this afternoon.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
28 Nov
My sweet tooth is pretty much gone as well. Used to have a big one. But no more.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317115)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Nov
I surprised my friend a few days ago when I told her I never had pecan pie before. I'm going to need to try it as I really don't like pumpkin. I hope your get together on December 8 is a good day for feasting and family.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340745)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Nov
Enjoy your day even if you won't be with family.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (92028)
• United States
29 Nov
We made the most of it, adding to our Christmas decorations outside we started last week and the wife even helped me clean up my man room a bit. Meanwhile, the Mississippi pot roast is cooking in the crock pot just about ready to eat.
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