Happy Thanksgiving ... (theatre, living in, military)

[CarolinaWoman]

May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes 'n gravy have not a lump,
May your yams be delicious,
May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[mullman]

Happy Thanksgiving All!

The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God. In the midst of a civil war of unequalled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign States to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere except in the theatre of military conflict; while that theatre has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union. Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defence, have not arrested the plough, the shuttle, or the ship; the axe had enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore. Population has steadily increased, notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege and the battle-field; and the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom.

No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and voice by the whole American People. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens. And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquillity and Union.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Abraham Lincoln
October 3, 1863
Passed by and Act of Congress

[smclarke4]

Be thankful everyday of the year for what you have to whoever your God is.

[chicagocubs]

Yes. I wish each and every one a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[BrianH1970]

Having Thanksgiving at our own place was an absolute fantasy back in September, nevermind having it be the one place that we loved living in.

And I have to put it out very publicly and thank NMytree. He's posted around here a few times and happens to be my long time friend. The best guy you would ever want to meet, he being the one who took my wife and I in for a couple of weeks while we transitioned back here. We were emotionally wrecked, physically exhausted, and he stepped in like a prince (I'll never forget, "it doesn't matter what time it is, just show up at the door"). He treated my wife like gold, as he always does, and provided a calm, friendly, and fun atmosphere that allowed us to mentally regroup and start anew. I'm not sure what I did in this life to earn his friendship, but whatever it was I'm most thankful I did it.

[NMyTree]

Brian, thank you for the kind and gracious words.

It was my pleasure! Any time!

You both have thanked me enough, so it was unnecessary, but very much appreciated, nonetheless.

You both were wonderful guests (and Baxter too ) and you're always welcome in my home!

After almost 28 years of friendship, so many concerts, so many hockey games, so many adventures, quite a few beers ( some wine, too ); you've been there for me more times than I my brain cells permit me to recall

I'm fortunate to have such great friends and always know you are cherished friends.

How about those Bears?


Give Baxter a high-paw for me and send a long an affirmative meow.


P.S. Gonna' rotate those Jamo C803 bookshelves into the livingroom, some time over the next day or two.

The Jamo C603 having convincingly proven themselves as quite the amazing bookshelf loudspeakers; I'm going to give the big boy C803 a good running-in.

You may want to gather up those CDs and head on over, soon

[BrianH1970]

Originally Posted by NMyTree

P.S. Gonna' rotate those Jamo C803 bookshelves into the livingroom, some time over the next day or two.

The Jamo C603 having convincingly proven themselves as quite the amazing bookshelf loudspeakers; I'm going to give the big boy C803 a good running-in.

You may want to gather up those CDs and head on over, soon

Dude, you know how I love those Jamo speakers and you have to mention them here? And the tall C803's?

This is a family site. There may be children reading this....

[anifani821]

Well, finally got back to the computer, LOL. Pretty much have everything cleaned up and put away from the festivities yesterday!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving - so much to be grateful for, even in tough times. . . with family and friends being # 1 on the Gratitude List.

Have a very pleasant "Black Friday!!!!"

[NMyTree]

Originally Posted by BrianH1970

Dude, you know how I love those Jamo speakers and you have to mention them here? And the tall C803's?

This is a family site. There may be children reading this....

You're right, the C603 and C803 are evil, seductive mistresses.

And they don't even need any alluring lingerie