Posted on 11/23/2006 4:27:05 PM PST by snugs
The President and the first lady are spending Thanksgiving at Camp with a small gathering of family and friends.
Included on the guest list are the Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former personal assistant Blake Gottesman and his parents.
Their menu is free-range roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, zucchini gratin, whipped maple sweet potatoes, basil chive red potato mash and pumpkin pie.
In the morning the President made telephone calls to members of the Armed Forces who are stationed at remote overseas locations, or who have recently returned from overseas, to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to the American Nation.
There was a rumour that the Vice President was or was going to Iraq to wish the troops a Happy Thanksgiving his office denied these reports that he was in Iraq on an unannounced visit to mark the US Thanksgiving holiday with US troops. The White House however did confirm yesterday that he will depart on Friday for a Saturday meeting with King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud in Saudi Arabia to discuss issues of mutual interest related to developments in the Middle East region. They confirmed that no additional stops are planned maybe this is where the rumour came from as they emphasised no additonal stops were planned.
Outgoing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld thanked the troops for their service and sacrifice in a videotaped Thanksgiving Day message. He said Americans are praying for them and offering heartfelt thanks and that the US is fortunate to have "men and women willing to step forward to defend freedom."
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY OR RATHER THE TELEPHONE CALLS OF THE DAY
President Makes Thanksgiving Day Calls to Members of the Armed Forces
The President made telephone calls this morning to members of the Armed Forces who are stationed at remote overseas locations, or who have recently returned from overseas, to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to our Nation
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PHOTO OF THE DAY 
President George W. Bush talks to troops from Camp David, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. The President called members of the Armed Forces who are stationed overseas or who have recently returned, to wish them a happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to our Nation. White House photo by Eric Draper
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President Bush calls troops from Camp David, Maryland on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2006
President Bush 's specially painted mountain bike is prepared for loading under the wing of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. in this April 21, 2006 file photo
President Bush rides his mountain bike on the Laoshan Olympic Mountain Bike Course in Beijing, China, in this Nov. 20, 2005 file photo
First lady Laura Bush (R) and her daughter Barbara cheer as U.S. speed skater Chad Hedrick finishes his race in the 500m men's speed skating competition at the Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy February 11, 2006
President Bush , right, and first lady Laura Bush , left, leave the White House before boarding Marine One helicopter Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006
hi
Wonderful!!
Good to be here!
The duck
Pumpkin Pie - actually dad had tinned peaches and cream :o) - I had and enjoyed the pie though.
Rack itt Snugs I just got home I have pumpkin pies and Turkey
Great pics!
You have done it - toaster winner - congratulations
You have a toaster as well within the 10 second rule - have you chosen your one from the other night as I have a mental note I owe you one.
Good to see you
Glad you appreciate the eye candy
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