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Happy Thanksgiving JU

November 22, 2006 12:52:38 AM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums
I want to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here at JU. Australia doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving, but personally, I really like the idea of a day of thanks to remind us all of how fortunate we are.

Having been here for a couple of years now, I've made some great, real friendships, evenn though I've never met any of you face to fce. I value all my friends here as much as I value my friends in the real world. You guys and gals are a disparate bunch who constantly challenge me and keep me on my toes. For that, I thank you very much.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and enjoy yourselves. Oh yeah, and have a drink for me (and a turkey leg)

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Reply #1 November 22, 2006 8:08:58 AM
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Maybe cause you dont have turkeys?  We even have a bird with that name.

Thanks!  Hope your week goes well.

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Reply #2 November 22, 2006 8:17:36 AM
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Thanks!

Thanksgiving for my family is the beginning of a sprint that goes until Christmas.

Cooking, cleaning, visiting, then Thanksgiving. The next day is black Friday, biggest shopping day of the year (though I don't usually partake,can't stand crowds). Then decor changes to prepare for Christmas, church activities, baking, shopping, wrapping, more visits.

The climax is Christmas morning. Unwrap the gifts, small family meal, then start thinking about getting everything down and put away. About the second week in Jan we sit back and BREATHE.

I love it.


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Reply #3 November 22, 2006 8:27:41 AM
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Thanks!Thanksgiving for my family is the beginning of a sprint that goes until Christmas. Cooking, cleaning, visiting, then Thanksgiving. The next day is black Friday, biggest shopping day of the year (though I don't usually partake,can't stand crowds). Then decor changes to prepare for Christmas, church activities, baking, shopping, wrapping, more visits.The climax is Christmas morning. Unwrap the gifts, small family meal, then start thinking about getting everything down and put away. About the second week in Jan we sit back and BREATHE.I love it.


Well said!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your wife. You have to fight for the leg though, it isn't just given!
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Reply #4 November 22, 2006 11:26:30 AM
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Living in Africa, I'm never sure when Thanksgiving is. Does the date change every year or is there a fixed date?
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Reply #5 November 22, 2006 11:44:38 AM
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Thanks, mate.

Living in Africa, I'm never sure when Thanksgiving is. Does the date change every year or is there a fixed date?


It's always on a Thursday.
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Reply #6 November 22, 2006 11:51:17 AM
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It's always on a Thursday.


The 4th Thursday of November, so anywhere from the 22nd to the 28th.
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Reply #7 November 22, 2006 6:15:10 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving, Maso! We have a Texas Thanksgiving at my house and that means Roast or beef brisket and NO turkey! People who do serve turkey here deep fry them in peanut oil which makes them VERY tender and juicy.

But the best thing for me is FOUR DAYS OFF! (But I'm ALWAYS on call 24-7 which sucks but I happen to have a fantastic boss who trades out with me when we, you know, "get sick" on Saturday nights hehehe).
Anyway, yes, I feel I have much to be thankful for and I kick myself in the ass alot for not focusing more on the positive! But anyway, again...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Reply #8 November 22, 2006 6:29:01 PM
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Doc,

We regularly have turkey. We can buy them here packaged as turkey-thigh chops. They're great on a BBQ or under a grill. Hope you have a great day, mate.

Tova,

All that work and you say you love it. You must be a glutton for punishment But seriously, it is the time of year when we do get busier but somehow more relaxed at the same time. All my very best to you and yours.

Kelly,

I hope you and your boys have a great, relaxing day and enjoy yourselves. As for the leg, well if its a fight you want, its a fight you got I'm a confirmed leg man from way back...

Adnauseam,

I used to get confused too but with an American sister-in-law, I no longer have this problem. Have a good day anyway. There is never a wrong time to give thanks for one's blessings, in my books.

Mason,

I suppose Socrates might be lucky enough to get his first taste of turkey. If he is anything like Pumpkin, he'll love it. Have great day.
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Reply #9 November 22, 2006 6:56:09 PM
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Shovel,

Turkey deep fried in peanut oil... That sounds delicious. Man, all this talk of turkey, now I'm really hungry

I hope you enjoy your four days off, mate. Seems to me like we all enjoy the extras when we get them but these days never last long enough, do they? Weekends seem to flash by these days. I can remember when a weekend went for ages and holidays seemed to go on forever. Humph, I must be getting old, damn it all.

Anyway, my friend, have a wonderful day with the family. I assume your eldest will be back from college for the celebrations? I hope you all have a relaxing time off. And have a cold one (or two or three) for me.
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Reply #10 November 22, 2006 7:55:19 PM
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Happy non-Thanksgiving to you, too. I'm in the minority, where tomorrow is just another day, and I won't be getting paid double time for working it. However, we Canadians celebrated our Thanksgiving Day last month. These Americans are late, late, late!   
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Reply #11 November 22, 2006 7:56:01 PM
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Yeah, Tova's description is great and kind of what we do too! This is my favorite time of the year!

That's a wonderful greeting Mark, thank you! And it's been swell knowing you guys too!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Reply #12 November 22, 2006 9:05:34 PM
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Nic,

Back at you, mate. And happy belated Thanksgiving for last month. Do the Canadians celebrate it similarly, with Turkey etc, or do they have their own traditions? Have a good day tomorrow anyway.

Serenity,

You, and a few others, were the ones I had in mind with my greeting. If it weren't for you all, I wouldn't keep coming back. I hope you and the family have a wonderful day.
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Reply #13 November 22, 2006 11:32:14 PM
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They're great on a BBQ or under a grill. Hope you have a great day, mate.

Just make sure they are Red White and Blue!

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Reply #14 November 23, 2006 12:57:09 AM
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Just make sure they are Red White and Blue!


Pffftt, get away with ya... If anything, they'd better be Green & Gold
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Reply #15 November 23, 2006 12:07:53 PM
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NickyG

I don't see the problem, just another excuse to throw a party. I just might add Canada's Thanksgiving to my holiday celebrations of every year. It is sad that we don't roast a turkey more than once a year. Maybe I will consider doing, at least a half, a turkey more often. MMMMMMMMM.

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Happy Thanksgiving to you to, and to everyone else on JU. While it is not a tradition or a holiday for everyone, it is still a great time to remember that no matter who we are, what we believe in or what part of the world we are or we are from, we are all humans and we should all hope that someday we will find a way to get along and enjoy each others cultures and traditions in harmony. It's a long shot, closer to a dream, but there is no wrong in having a little hope.
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Reply #16 November 23, 2006 5:57:04 PM
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Charles,

Thanks very much. I don't need much excuse to eat turkey, let me tell you.

we are all humans and we should all hope that someday we will find a way to get along and enjoy each others cultures and traditions in harmony


Well said and I agree completely. And you're right when you say it is a long shot. But as long as there are people thinking like you, that day may well come. Have a great Thanksgiving.
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Reply #17 November 23, 2006 6:32:59 PM
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This is nice, Maso. Happy 23rd of November to you!
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Reply #18 November 23, 2006 6:41:38 PM
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Tex,

Same to you too. Hope you and yours are well and happy. Did you do much for the day?
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