Hot Off The Grill !

[George Cumby]

Cut and paste material, 31.

Really great post.

[Radagast]

3irty1, MadtownPacker, and others have posted some valid and important Turkey Day points. The holiday is supposed to be a day of family, feasting, and for me NFL Football games. Like many, my family roots go back to rural country/small town living. Comfort food for me is rural eastern North Carolina. Turkey for sure, but also loads of mashed potatoes, stuffing, fresh baked rolls and enough gravy to cover every plate twice. I'm not forgetting the green bean casserole, whole kernel corn, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows, plus the traditional cranberry sauce. In addition, an apple/walnut salad has become a favorite over the last 6 years.

Later, after the feast, if you can find room for it there is the traditional Pecan and Apple Pie to be had. I still like Pumpkin pie myself, but I'm not on the desert committee.


Thanksgiving should be what gives us have that warm and secure family atmosphere that is not found at the office, on the road, or in a crowded store. For some the holiday is an oasis from their daily workaday task. A chance to relax and recharge internal batteries.

All too often a holiday like Thanksgiving can also turn bad as family quarles/differences surface. Instead of peace and family harmony, old issues get dragged out in the open again and can lead to more than just harsh words. I encourage all to put such things aside for the holiday and be good to each other.

Happy Thanksgiving !

[MadtownPacker]

We gonna be taking our own advice on that last paragraph right?

[3irty1]

No can do Radagast. Thanksgiving is first and foremost about confronting relatives about their white privilege.

[hoosier]

No can do Radagast. Thanksgiving is first and foremost about confronting relatives about their white privilege.

No, it's about standing up to microwave abuse. That was a disgusting story, the bad taste of which is going to stick with me long after Thanksgiving is gone and forgotten. Thanks a fucking lot.

[Radagast]

No can do Radagast. Thanksgiving is first and foremost about confronting relatives about their white privilege.

Playing the race card is both unwaredted and bigoted. Continuing to stir up the pot only promotes the negative instead of working toward a better tomorrow.

[MadtownPacker]

Looks like Thanksgiving is starting a little early at PackerRats!

[Patler]

All too often a holiday like Thanksgiving can also turn bad as family quarles/differences surface. Instead of peace and family harmony, old issues get dragged out in the open again and can lead to more than just harsh words. I encourage all to put such things aside for the holiday and be good to each other.

Knock on wood, we have never experienced that at any family gathering.

[George Cumby]

God forbid, issues or grievances get aired publicly. Far better for things to fester unaddressed for years or decades.

[MadtownPacker]

Knock on wood, we have never experienced that at any family gathering.

Is alcohol served?

[MadtownPacker]

God forbid, issues or grievances get aired publicly. Far better for things to fester unaddressed for years or decades.

I have an interesting situation coming up that will have pretty much all my Mothers side of the family (yes we rented a hall). The interesting part is my sister is not talking to me. Bitch wouldn’t even come to my moms house on Mamas bday while I was there and didn’t show until I left. She is also pissed at a few of our cousins at the moment. She will be invited but I am thinking will not show because that’s the shitty petty kind of person she is. If it was me I would still go since the person it is for is not part of the argument. But then us dudes tend get over shit fast. So TDay and Christmas will likely be more of the same even though we have always spent it together.

It bothers cuz of my mom because I know it hurts her but she still makes excuses for her daughter.

[George Cumby]

Playing the race card is both unwaredted and bigoted. Continuing to stir up the pot only promotes the negative instead of working toward a better tomorrow.

*sigh*

He was being sarcastic and funny.

[George Cumby]

I have an interesting situation coming up that will have pretty much all my Mothers side of the family (yes we rented a hall). The interesting part is my sister is not talking to me. Bitch wouldn’t even come to my moms house on Mamas bday while I was there and didn’t show until I left. She is also pissed at a few of our cousins at the moment. She will be invited but I am thinking will not show because that’s the shitty petty kind of person she is. If it was me I would still go since the person it is for is not part of the argument. But then us dudes tend get over shit fast. So TDay and Christmas will likely be more of the same even though we have always spent it together.

It bothers cuz of my mom because I know it hurts her but she still makes excuses for her daughter.

Why's she pissed at you? You'll note I posted that question in a non-inflammatory way, Red would have asked "What did you do to piss her off, asshole?" But I'm not Red so I didn't ask it that way.

Yeah, the whole dragging others into it is lame-o. "I'm pisssed at Mad so I'm not coming so now everyone should be pissed at Mad." Whatevs, sis.

[Patler]

God forbid, issues or grievances get aired publicly. Far better for things to fester unaddressed for years or decades.

Our family is quite mellow. Mostly, a live and let live attitude. Everyone minds their own and doesn't interject themselves in the others.

[Patler]

Is alcohol served?

Lots of wine for everyone, fair amount of beer for some. Various whiskeys usually show up.