A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-24 to-27-05...Thanksgiving is GIVING Thanks!

DollyCali | November 24, 2005 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

I just had a "dont ask" birthday a few weeks ago. a decade birthday . YUK! Have fun.. should be lots of food ...do you get along with the inlaws? any political conflicts? all the talks shows yesterday were playing that up.. what to do/say to the libs etc

[DollyCali]

Okay, then let me revise my admonishment...

"eat like there is no tomorrow, don't leave the table until every serving bowl is empty, & have three servings of dessert"

better?

I am pretty used to outdoors in winter. I go on long cross country ski outings with friends /dogs & do extensive hiking in it also. Just am not too crazy about it. It is beautiful, but the driving hazard's & the absence of sun/warmth are my objections.

Guess the old idea of if given lemons,make lemonade?

I really need to take my dogs out.. ugh.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

Better.;)

I can understand that,it would be great if we could have it all together,sun,warmth and snow.:)

[kassie]

Oh yes, forecast is 82 today.

Have a great day, Dolly.

[DollyCali]

I loved living in Houston.. Miss it. Miss North Carolina. Miss Fla.

sigh.. dogs really need to go out. Poor things

[R. Scott]

Yep. I was there – but taking the pictures so I’m not in them – and it is a large tray of fresh grapes.
We had been running steady for several weeks when a radio message went out saying that as things were quieting down in the Delta, all boats should return to Vung Tau. The mess people were waiting on the pier with the extra ration goodies, and the boats shared the cooking duties. Great feast – far above and beyond our normal fare and a great break from our routine. Of course, the next day it was back to the Delta, War Zone D and the Rung Sat Special Zone

In case you want to learn about a bit more about what we did.

[snugs]

I see you have me with food you know my weaknesses LOL

[snugs]

Wonderful post I am doing you all in sprit today I have a duck already stuffed and ready to cook.


Wonderful thread Dolly have a great thanksgiving maybe see you later on the dose. I am doing a special Presdential Thanksgiving one.

[Aeronaut]

Have fun.. should be lots of food ...do you get along with the inlaws? any political conflicts?

Guaranteed lots of food. There are two retired public scruel teachers and two current public scruel teachers in the mix. We rarely talk politics, but they know where I stand!

[GodBlessUSA]

Dolly
Your thread is absolutely gorgeous. I also love how you do your colleges. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Oops, collage

[apackof2]

WOW, awesome thread!

Give me a spirit of thankfulness, Lord,
For numberless blessings given;
Blessings that daily come to me
Like dewdrops falling from heaven. —Dawe

[no more apples]

God bless!

[DollyCali]

I just read your entire journal. My you are a good writer! Just enought humor, details, spice to make it fun.

Did you do that all while it was fresh on your mind or after you were retired?

I am sorry about the death ofyour wife.. she appears very young.

did you ever return to View Nam as a tourist? didn't mention it so am guessing not.

Thanks for sharing the link. All, you might enjoy his stories.. honest & reflective

[DollyCali]

I had read that you were doing that Eleanor - special presidential thread. You do a nice job. Feel free to use my Dubya/Laura collage (it is on my profile page)

I passed on morning football.. so cold out & snowing. I wouldn't have been able to get good pix anyway. I am going to VA visiting for a few hours later. Not cooking today. goodie. I like to cook but it is nice to not have to do so for some events.

[R. Scott]

Did you do that all while it was fresh on your mind or after you were retired?

I am sorry about the death ofyour wife.. she appears very young.

I started it about 5 or 6 years ago – but it was still fresh. My photo album helped refresh a lot of it.
Sheryl was 31 when the picture on the main page was taken. She was 28 (picture on her page) and I was 40 when we married. She used to say “I’m in my 20’s, but he’s in his 40’s”. Technically she was right – but it did make me look a bit like a cradle robber.

[indcons]

Thank you very much for these lovely greetings. Wish you and yours a happy Thanksgiving too. God bless y'all.

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks, Dolly, for this lovely thread today - for opening the doors and for all the beautiful decorations. You sure put your heart and soul into this post - and your leaf background is beautiful!

I can't stay, need to get a couple pies in the oven, among other things, but wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. God bless you, each and every one.

[DollyCali]

Thank you Ladies... still snowing here.I have a very special delivery tomorrow. New Maytag washer/dryer. A little overdue... gifts from Gods & Men??? It has been really hard going to the river beating the clothes on the rocks!!! (borrowed this from Amy for you Apples)

[DollyCali]

Have a great day Lori.. I didn't expect you to even check in w/all the company. give Jeff a hug!