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Best holiday eva is coming up!

Isn't it just like Christmas without the presents?

Meh "best" is relative but hey it gets me 2 paid days off from work so yeah

Thanksgiving FUCK YEAH!

Mountebank said:

Isn't it just like Christmas without the presents?

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That's what makes it best. The Football is a bit better too.

All the food without any need for presents or religious lip service.

FUCK YEAH!

Mountebank said:

Isn't it just like Christmas without the presents?

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YES! It's Christmas without the commercialized garbage that Christmas has become.

Macy's Day parade, good food, good company, and watching the Lions get their asses handed to them. Not to mention a whole lot of nothing to do the next day. I love Thanksgiving.

Close seconds to Thanksgiving are Memorial Day and Labor Day. Why? Because Memorial Day is the unofficial kick off to summer time, bbqs, beer, and playoffs hockey. Labor Day is pretty much the same thing with a baseball game thrown in.

Pfft, who lets religion into their Christmas? Way to ruin it.

I don't get the whole parade thing either. Not criticising what other people like to watch, I just don't get it.

The only thing I like about Thanksgiving is we get to decorate for Christmas the day after. Squeeee.

makare said:

The only thing I like about Thanksgiving is we get to decorate for Christmas the day after. Squeeee.

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Well I'd imagine, you wouldn't have much else to do. South Dakota and all...

You get to watch the Cowboys on TV, baby!

It's going to be my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian. I am frightened. ;~;

Vegewhatian? What the heck is that? I can't wrap my head around that.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go eat some cooked cow.

And the Turkey shall taunt you a second time...

Packers too. They should play each other again!

Crafter said:

It's going to be my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian. I am frightened. ;~;

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One of my old profs is a vegetarian and her thanksgivings are really fun and the food is delicious. Don't be frightened.

I like Thanksgiving. I hate the 3 days before thanksgiving. 3 days in which I have to get 7 days worth of work done. Ahhhh radio. You have your good points... you have your bad.

I dunno, that kinda killed the Macy's Thanksgiving parade.
They can't top that.

We are going over to my best friend's family's house for Thanksgiving. We've been doing Thanksgiving and usually Christmas with them pretty consistently for about 10 years now. Why? Because we like them better than our own extended families, that's why.

Dave said:

You get to watch the Cowboys lose on TV, baby!

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FTFY

It's going to be a good day. Friends in from England, pecan pie and toffee apple crumble baking in the oven, my mom gets to watch the Saints play... Thanksgiving is always wonderful. That's when my cousins and I exchange names for Secret Santa as well. We make each other gifts. Last year I got 3 GREAT jazz mix CDs from my brother. I made my brother in law jalepeno cheese bread. Good times.

Thanksgiving was a month ago. You guys are all crazy.

Baerdog said:

We are going over to my best friend's family's house for Thanksgiving. We've been doing Thanksgiving and usually Christmas with them pretty consistently for about 10 years now. Why? Because we like them better than our own extended families, that's why.

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Why? Because you like them!

makare;454308][QUOTE=Baerdog said:

We are going over to my best friend's family's house for Thanksgiving. We've been doing Thanksgiving and usually Christmas with them pretty consistently for about 10 years now. Why? Because we like them better than our own extended families, that's why.

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Why? Because you like them![/QUOTE]


I thought it was because of the cinnamon swirls in every bite

Stupid americans and their delicious holiday...

Psh, you know we don't need a reason to pig out. One day when you have time, just cook an enormous turkey for no reason and share it with the people you love most... or tolerate in the name of love!

mmmh. I may do this. IN THE NAME OF TURKEY. I mean, love. Delicious, tasty love.

What do you guys have?
We have turkey (of which I only eat the neck)
mashed potatoes
sweet potatoes
green bean casserole
gravy
stuffing
coleslaw (which only my mom eats)
and then pickle wraps, olives, radishes (squeee) and deviled eggs.

Turkey
pork roast
macaroni and cheese
spinach casserole
carrot souffle
butternut squash soup
rice dressing
Corn maque Choux
Pecan-crusted sweet potato casserole
pecan pie (mine ^_^)
toffee apple crumble (mine (^_^)
Pumpkin cheesecake

butternut squash soup. What's that like? I love squash and I've always wanted to try this.

Wasn't Thanksgiving a month ago?

makare said:

butternut squash soup. What's that like? I love squash and I've always wanted to try this.

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It is SO good. It's a little sweet, rich, and oh-so comforting. Butternut squash is one of my all-time favorite foods. I could make a meal of it every day. My aunt makes it every year. She says she just uses a recipe she found online. I'd highly recommend you try it sometime.

One time. I'm ashamed to say I tried to peel one of those things and nearly took off my thumb. It was a sad day for me and my dignity. Hopefully the recipe won't involve peeling.

Adammon said:

Wasn't Thanksgiving a month ago?

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Only if it is covered with chocolate and ghosts.

Cajungal said:

Psh, you know we don't need a reason to pig out. One day when you have time, just cook an enormous turkey for no reason and share it with the people you love most... or tolerate in the name of love!

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We do this about four times a year. Had a full blown turkey dinner a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure who it was that decided to first wrap a turkey with bacon, but they need to be a Saint or something.

Crafter said:

It's going to be my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian. I am frightened. ;~;

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Hey Crafter, you're doing it wrong.

Thanksgiving! Whoo!

It should be interesting this year. It was just going to be me at my parents' house, which is an abnormally small affair compared to most years. During the past week all sorts of family members have popped out of the woodwork and asked my parents if they could come too, so it's getting more complicated by the moment. We went from 3 to 8 people with possibly more on the way in less than a week. Start planning ahead, people!

Our usual dinner menu:
Turkey
Green bean casserole
Mashed potatoes
Dinner rolls
Jello fruit salad
Gravy
Stuffing
Cranberry sauce
Wine and sparkling apple cider
Homemade snack mixes
Chocolate, pumpkin, or custard pie

Oh Thanksgiving! The one time of year that I REALLY appreciate being half White and half Mexican. Not only do I get all the normal stuff (turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, pies, etc.), but I also get tamales, homemade refried beans, salsas, and enchiladas. Mmmmmmmmmm! :drool:

Nevermind, I'm going to Cheesy's house.

We have:

turkey
sausage stuffing (family recipe)
mashed sweet potatoes with caramelized apples
mashed regular potatoes
corn pudding
cranberry sauce
green beans
gravy
pumpkin pie
pumpkin cheesecake

Mmmmm, pumpkin cheesecake. I'm already drooling.

Having a small affair for myself and my wife, as well as my buddy and his wife. None of us can afford much, so it's kind of catch as catch can, this year. Turkey logs... ew. Ah well... thankful that I have a job and we all have our health.

I'm officially sad that this year I'm in Canada and not the US ....I really digged American thanksgiving so much so I refused to celebrate canadian thanksgiving....Holidays seem rough this year Hope you all enjoy ur thanksgiving though !

darkangel6988 said:

I really digged American thanksgiving so much so I refused to celebrate canadian thanksgiving

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That just seems like a waste.

mr_thehun said:

I love living in China, I get to hang out with the Canadians and have thanksgiving and then a month later I get to hang out with the Americans and celebrate thanksgiving.

Too bad my family isn't here.

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See, this guy's got the right idea. It was kinda the same when I was living in England - we'd celebrate American holidays like Independance Day and Thanksgiving (which, if either one was a school day, Mom would take me out for the day. Loved it. *grins*), but we'd also do British holidays like Guy Fawkes night. Hell, we still do, for that matter! *grins*

Well if we can celebrate National Pancaked day I think it is pretty much open season on holidays.

Yet another thing I miss about teaching. It was always fun to celebrate holidays and learn cultural stuff.

I'mma be spending thanksgiving working on the 5 projects for the various classes I have, almost alone in the deserted campus. Thanksgiving dinner will be a turkey Hungry-Man while watching TV or something... Really shouldn't have converted 3 classes to honors >.<

Officer_Charon said:

Having a small affair for myself and my wife, as well as my buddy and his wife. None of us can afford much, so it's kind of catch as catch can, this year. Turkey logs... ew. Ah well... thankful that I have a job and we all have our health.

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Whoa-ho! And affair with your buddy and his wife eh? You dog, you. :eyebrows:

Baerdog;454403][QUOTE=Officer_Charon said:

Having a small affair for myself and my wife, as well as my buddy and his wife. None of us can afford much, so it's kind of catch as catch can, this year. Turkey logs... ew. Ah well... thankful that I have a job and we all have our health.

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Whoa-ho! And affair with your buddy and his wife eh? You dog, you. :eyebrows:[/QUOTE]

Tag-team?

Oh yes. Yes indeed.

Erm, seeing as how his wife is really possessive of him, to say nothing of being pregnant, and also ignoring the fact that my wife would have my balls for castanets were I to THINK about straying... Boku wa passu...

it's just as well i guess.

sigh.

Officer_Charon said:

Boku wa passu...

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Gesundheit

What has two thumbs and is having deep-fried turkey for Thanksgiving this year?

THIS GUY!

So what's this big thing about deep fried turkey? Is it really that tasty or is it just a "hell yeah i deep fried a turkey!"?

It's really that tasty

Allen said:

It's really that tasty

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This. Through the deep-frying process, the juices and flavor of the turkey are sealed in quicker. Hence, you get one awesome bird to bite into.

Curse you all and your tasty sounding holiday!

Jiarn;454336][QUOTE=Crafter said:

It's going to be my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian. I am frightened. ;~;

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Hey Crafter, you're doing it wrong.[/QUOTE]


I don't get that whole I'm vegetarian and therefore I suffer thing. If you like meat, then eat it!

filmfanatic;454464][QUOTE=Allen said:

It's really that tasty

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This. Through the deep-frying process, the juices and flavor of the turkey are sealed in quicker. Hence, you get one awesome bird to bite into.[/QUOTE]

Ah man, they're so good fried. I doubt I'll be getting one this year.

The best bird I've ever had is this weird wine basted one. I wish I could find the recipe.

I actually don't like turkey very much. I really just eat the neck. I like fried chicken though so I'm sure frying makes it yummy.

Chazwozel;454484][QUOTE=Jiarn;454336][QUOTE=Crafter said:

It's going to be my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian. I am frightened. ;~;

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Hey Crafter, you're doing it wrong.[/QUOTE]


I don't get that whole I'm vegetarian and therefore I suffer thing. If you like meat, then eat it![/QUOTE]

Plus, as odd as it sounds, Thanksgiving is a pretty vegetarian friendly holiday. At least for me, the turkey is a very small part of what I eat that day. In fact, it's one of the less exciting things on the plate. So, I'm not sure why it would be bad to not have turkey when you have mashed potatoes, cranberries, hot rolls, pie, corn, green been casserole, squash, yams/sweet potatoes, etc, etc, etc.

makare said:

I actually don't like turkey very much. I really just eat the neck. I like fried chicken though so I'm sure frying makes it yummy.

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Who the hell doesn't like fried chicken?

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Joe Johnson;454532][QUOTE=Chazwozel;454484][QUOTE=Jiarn;454336][QUOTE=Crafter said:

It's going to be my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian. I am frightened. ;~;

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Hey Crafter, you're doing it wrong.[/QUOTE]


I don't get that whole I'm vegetarian and therefore I suffer thing. If you like meat, then eat it![/QUOTE]

Plus, as odd as it sounds, Thanksgiving is a pretty vegetarian friendly holiday. At least for me, the turkey is a very small part of what I eat that day. In fact, it's one of the less exciting things on the plate. So, I'm not sure why it would be bad to not have turkey when you have mashed potatoes, cranberries, hot rolls, pie, corn, green been casserole, squash, yams/sweet potatoes, etc, etc, etc.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, now that I think about it, Turkey is really the only traditional meat served at Thanksgiving. Everything else is delicious side dishes.

Chazwozel;454537][QUOTE=makare said:

I actually don't like turkey very much. I really just eat the neck. I like fried chicken though so I'm sure frying makes it yummy.

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Who the hell doesn't like fried chicken?[/QUOTE]

Where did she say she doesn't like fried chicken?

Tinwhistler;454547][QUOTE=Dave said:

Vegewhatian? What the heck is that? I can't wrap my head around that.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go eat some cooked cow.

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Imagine your head is bacon. And the concept of vegetarianism is a shrimp. Wrap the bacon around the shrimp. Stab the heavenly bacon-wrapped shrimp with a stick, making a tasty shrimp brochette. Imagine, if you will, such a succulent delight grilling on outside over hickory coals.

Vegetarianism is just like that, but without any bacon or shrimp. But you do get the stick. The whole thought leaves me depressed.[/QUOTE]




You made my morning when I read that

Baerdog;454548][QUOTE=Chazwozel;454537][QUOTE=makare said:

I actually don't like turkey very much. I really just eat the neck. I like fried chicken though so I'm sure frying makes it yummy.

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Where did she say she doesn't like fried chicken?[/QUOTE]

That's the point, he's saying it's akin to having a distaste for breathing air.

Baerdog;454548][QUOTE=Chazwozel;454537][QUOTE=makare said:

I actually don't like turkey very much. I really just eat the neck. I like fried chicken though so I'm sure frying makes it yummy.

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Where did she say she doesn't like fried chicken?[/QUOTE]

Where did he say that she did not like Fried Chicken?

Chazwozel said:

Turkey is really the only traditional meat served at Thanksgiving. Everything else is delicious side dishes.

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Delicious side dishes cooked in or served with turkey stock..... mmmmmMMMMMMMmmmmmm

sixpackshaker;454555][QUOTE=Baerdog;454548][QUOTE=Chazwozel;454537][QUOTE=makare said:

I actually don't like turkey very much. I really just eat the neck. I like fried chicken though so I'm sure frying makes it yummy.

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Who the hell doesn't like fried chicken?[/QUOTE]

Where did she say she doesn't like fried chicken?[/QUOTE]

Where did he say that she did not like Fried Chicken?[/QUOTE]

Because Chaz quoted her post leading one to believe he was referring to her.

Denbrought said:

That's the point, he's saying it's akin to having a distaste for breathing air.

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Ah, I see.

Tinwhistler;454547][QUOTE=Dave said:

Vegewhatian? What the heck is that? I can't wrap my head around that.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go eat some cooked cow.

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Imagine your head is bacon. And the concept of vegetarianism is a shrimp. Wrap the bacon around the shrimp. Stab the heavenly bacon-wrapped shrimp with a stick, making a tasty shrimp brochette. Imagine, if you will, such a succulent delight grilling on outside over hickory coals.

Vegetarianism is just like that, but without any bacon or shrimp. But you do get the stick. The whole thought leaves me depressed.[/QUOTE]

Yoink!

darkangel6988 said:

I'm officially sad that this year I'm in Canada and not the US ....I really digged American thanksgiving so much so I refused to celebrate canadian thanksgiving....Holidays seem rough this year Hope you all enjoy ur thanksgiving though !

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I know exactly what you mean. My ex (mother of my kids) is visiting for Thanksgiving, since the kids live with me and she doesn't really have a place to host the meal. This is also the first Thanksgiving I'm spending single since I was 15, so that's pretty much a double whammy of worst Thanksgiving ever.

Jiarn;454778][QUOTE=darkangel6988 said:

I'm officially sad that this year I'm in Canada and not the US ....I really digged American thanksgiving so much so I refused to celebrate canadian thanksgiving....Holidays seem rough this year Hope you all enjoy ur thanksgiving though !

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I know exactly what you mean. My ex (mother of my kids) is visiting for Thanksgiving, since the kids live with me and she doesn't really have a place to host the meal. This is also the first Thanksgiving I'm spending single since I was 15, so that's pretty much a double whammy of worst Thanksgiving ever.[/QUOTE]

Invite the leukemia woman over! I'm sure she'll regale you with hours and hours of stories about her dead ex!

Sounds like a good time for all.

Off to New York. Peace out bitches!

Happy thanksgiving to all our Halforumites!

No deep-fried turkey this year, alas, on account of rain...

Thanksgiving update:

I just ate four different kinds of pie. I think I might die.

I ate two types of potatoes. It was yummy.


Now I need a nap.

Turkey Pot Pie and Beer.

God I want a beer so bad.

Gusto said:

God I want a beer so bad.

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Darn you to heck for reminding me that you live in a province that sells beer.

HCGLNS;455122][QUOTE=Gusto said:

God I want a beer so bad.

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Darn you to heck for reminding me that you live in a province that sells beer.[/QUOTE]

Come back here and I'll let you buy me one.

MY STOMACH IS FILLED WITH APPLE AND PUMPKIN PIE. This is an agreeable turn of events. :biggrin:

- Philo-B., going to watch Planes, Trains & Automobiles

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Ravenpoe said:

Thanksgiving update:

I just ate four different kinds of pie. I think I might die.

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Of ecstasy, ami'right?

HCGLNS;455122][QUOTE=Gusto said:

God I want a beer so bad.

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Darn you to heck for reminding me that you live in a province that sells beer.[/QUOTE]

Gusto: thank you for reminding me I have a Sleeman's in the fridge.

HCGLNS: Wait, what? What province are you in? I thought you were in Newfoundland?
No beer there? Really?! Must be an awful place.

The turkey hungry man has excellent potatoes/gravy/stuffing, but the turkey slices are too thin and sparse.

Had a great meal and am now watching the cowboys bring it home

Edit: and there's the fumble....

Edit2: and there goes the lead....

Tally of food and drink:

1 Serving: Turkey, chocolate pie
2 Servings: Mashed potatoes, stuffing
3 Servings: Milk

Time to go sleep this off.

checkeredhat;455136][QUOTE=HCGLNS;455122][QUOTE=Gusto said:

God I want a beer so bad.

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Darn you to heck for reminding me that you live in a province that sells beer.[/QUOTE]

Gusto: thank you for reminding me I have a Sleeman's in the fridge.

HCGLNS: Wait, what? What province are you in? I thought you were in Newfoundland?
No beer there? Really?! Must be an awful place.[/QUOTE]

He's not in Newfoundland. *looks at her fridge full of beer*

I thought he was in Nova Scotia...and if there's no beer allowed there my sister should have been arrested several times over by now.

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Gusto: thank you for reminding me I have a Sleeman's in the fridge.

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Fuck you and your neglected beer.

Necronic said:

Had a great meal and am now watching the cowboys bring it home

Edit: and there's the fumble....

Edit2: and there goes the lead....

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General Specific;454295][QUOTE=Dave said:

You get to watch the Cowboys lose on TV, baby!

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FTFY[/QUOTE]


Called it!

Food was awesome for me today. In-laws always do a whole thing and Father in law does a pork loin in addition to turkey so that was tasty.

I went to my moms for a little while since she lives close to the in-laws and while I was there a whole argument broke out and my wife called to ask to pick her up. 8 years I've gone to their Thanksgiving, 8 years arguments have almost erupted, and the one fucking time it happens I missed it! God damn, it sounded awesome too.

Gusto;455152][QUOTE=checkeredhat said:

Gusto: thank you for reminding me I have a Sleeman's in the fridge.

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Fuck you and your neglected beer.

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Oh I drank it right after.
Then I drank another.

Good times.

Food: Turkey with gravy (made from pan drippings, of course), salad, two different stuffings, three different vegetable dishes, cranberry sauce, roasted and mashed potatoes, roasted and mashed sweet potatoes, mini croissant rolls.

Desserts: Apple pie, pumpkin pie, chocolate mousse, banoffee pie

People: 7 Americans, 7 Brits, 1 Ukranian

LittleSin;455149][QUOTE=checkeredhat;455136][QUOTE=HCGLNS;455122][QUOTE=Gusto said:

God I want a beer so bad.

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Darn you to heck for reminding me that you live in a province that sells beer.[/QUOTE]

Gusto: thank you for reminding me I have a Sleeman's in the fridge.

HCGLNS: Wait, what? What province are you in? I thought you were in Newfoundland?
No beer there? Really?! Must be an awful place.[/QUOTE]

He's not in Newfoundland. *looks at her fridge full of beer*

I thought he was in Nova Scotia...and if there's no beer allowed there my sister should have been arrested several times over by now.[/QUOTE]


Yeah, my dad's from NS (Cape Breton, so practically from Newfoundland) and I have some family there , and I have never heard anything about beer limitations there. All's been explained though. They have beer, (obviously) but there are weird limitations there.

Also HCGLNS: I happen to like Keiths, and I DO have a choice.

So.... fat.......

*rolls happily off to bed*

Had an IHOP burger. Also a smoothie and coffee.

Next year, I may eat a whole bird, just to make up for it.

Then you will take the nap to end all naps. It'll be tryptophantastic!

Tryptophantastic: lexiconned.

-whipped cream still hanging from his face, he emerges from bed-

-glancing around, noticing the children are still sleeping and all company has left, he proceeds to the kitchen-

-opening the magical portal, he raises a hand to shield his eyes from the light of the portal-

-his prize in hand, he stealthily moves away and begins his trek to a more secluded part of the domicle-

-Out of mercy, they should have never left survivors of Pecan Pie Valley, for this morning, he shall feast on those who are left-

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Then you will take the nap to end all naps. It'll be tryptophantastic!

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fun fact: Turkey actually has about as much, or less, tryptophan as any other meat product we tend to eat on a daily basis. The sleepiness that coems with Thanksgiving is actually due to the amount of starchy foods we tend to eat with the meal.

checkeredhat;455204][QUOTE=makare said:

Then you will take the nap to end all naps. It'll be tryptophantastic!

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fun fact: Turkey actually has about as much, or less, tryptophan as any other meat product we tend to eat on a daily basis. The sleepiness that coems with Thanksgiving is actually due to the amount of starchy foods we tend to eat with the meal.
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Interesting coincidence: Today's Sheldon:

Gusto;455205][QUOTE=checkeredhat;455204][QUOTE=makare said:

Then you will take the nap to end all naps. It'll be tryptophantastic!

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fun fact: Turkey actually has about as much, or less, tryptophan as any other meat product we tend to eat on a daily basis. The sleepiness that coems with Thanksgiving is actually due to the amount of starchy foods we tend to eat with the meal.
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Interesting coincidence: Today's Sheldon:

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I could have guessed that though because I don't really eat the turkey and I'm still ready for a nap after we eat. Usually because my mom woke me up too damn early but also potatoes.


Always potatoes.


also, aw gusto made checkeredhat sad

I like checkeredhat because he gives me opportunities to laugh privately about really dirty things he accidentally referenced.

:hug: