The Drop in Centre

[Fae Briona]

Baked the bourbon pecan pies for tomorrow (ended up making 2 normal pies instead of 1 deep dish), and did some of the food prep. That should help me get through tomorrow w/o too much joint pain. Two of the sides can be baked at the same temp, so that helps too.  Still seems like a lot of work for a dinner for TWO PEOPLE.

[kbois]

24 minutes ago, Fae Briona said:

Baked the bourbon pecan pies for tomorrow (ended up making 2 normal pies instead of 1 deep dish), and did some of the food prep. That should help me get through tomorrow w/o too much joint pain. Two of the sides can be baked at the same temp, so that helps too.  Still seems like a lot of work for a dinner for TWO PEOPLE.

That pie sounds amazing! 

I bailed on making dinner this year. We ordered a fully cooked turkey and trimmings from Publix. I ended up getting the larger meal so I could have leftovers to make turkey pot pie. The dinner we ordered is supposed to feed 12-14 people. There's only going to be three of us. I should probably get 3 pot pies from the leftovers and I'll freeze a couple. 

Enjoy you dinner tomorrow!

[rickproehl]

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

Just wanting to say good evening.

For everyone in the United States, 

I hope everyone has a 

Happy Thanksgiving 

and remain healthy in these trying times.

How has your day been?

[Reader1810]

34 minutes ago, Fae Briona said:

Baked the bourbon pecan pies for tomorrow (ended up making 2 normal pies instead of 1 deep dish), and did some of the food prep. That should help me get through tomorrow w/o too much joint pain. Two of the sides can be baked at the same temp, so that helps too.  Still seems like a lot of work for a dinner for TWO PEOPLE.

Maybe so, but I think you’ll look back on this holiday fondly, because you made it special, because you are both important enough to not let the holiday go by unnoticed. 
 

Have a great day the both of you with fond memories of those not with you. 

[Reader1810]

2 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

Just wanting to say good evening.

For everyone in the United States, 

I hope everyone has a 

Happy Thanksgiving 

and remain healthy in these trying times.

How has your day been?

Good evening, rick. I hope you have a nice holiday tomorrow.

As for me, the day is winding down, so I’m going to read for a bit before going to bed. 
 

Good night DiCers.

The sweetest of happy dreams when your time comes...

 

[Sherye Story Reader]

I lost my chizer in March of this year. He was only a year and a half old. He went outside just like he normally does to go potty. He never came back. I thought he might have ran off cause I never seen him again until my stepson and his wife were bringing all their stuff from storage and my stepson found him in some high grass bringing his riding mower here. He buried him in my pet cemetery. Last night my step daughter in law brought a siamese kitten when they came back  from visiting friends out of town for awhile and I asked her if she wanted Nash's little bed for her to sleep in. She said yes. So now the darling kitten has her own bed now!

[chris191070]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends ❤ 

Hope you all have an enjoyable time.

[mollyhousemouse]

it's not about the food, it's not even about the people. it's about taking the time to be thankful for what we have. i hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. and if you're not in the US i hope your day is a good one. 

[Sherye Story Reader]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! 

I am going to my brothers house today which is about a hour and a half away from me for thanksgiving. My sister and I are going together. She will spend thanksgiving weekend with her son and daughter in law starting tomorrow. I will be spending the weekend with my stepson, his wife, her daughter and their friend. So see all of you this evening! Don't let all the turkey's chase you today cause you are suppose to chase them yourself on this special day! lol

[Solus Magus]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the US! 🤩🤩

[rickproehl]

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

Just wanting to say Happy Thanksgiving 

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” – John F. Kennedy

Thank You, Good Sirs, and DiC Friends.

[Mikiesboy]

[Solus Magus]

Thanksgiving question: Since I'm not from the US, what's with the pumpkins? What's the context of it?

[kbois]

Growing up in Massachusetts we had the whole Thanksgiving tradition thing ingrained into us from the crib. This time of year was all about Pilgrims, Native Americans, cut out turkeys made from colored construction paper and your handprint. Family, food and football was the focus of the day. We didn't do the whole "go around the table and say what you're thankful for" like a lit of people. It was a given that we were all thankful for the people and things that we had. 

As the years went by the family dynamics shifted to our own spouses and kids and traditions changed. I look back and smile at the memories of past holiday gatherings. 

This year has thrown huge obstacles at us in regards to being able to get together with those we call family. Phone calls and FaceTime are not quite the same.

But regardless of where you are and who you can or cannot get together with today, I hope everyone will enjoy their day. 

I'm thankful that I have this online family in my life. 

[Reader1810]

To all my American friends

[kbois]

3 minutes ago, Solus Magus said:

Thanksgiving question: Since I'm not from the US, what's with the pumpkins? What's the context of it?

Pumpkins (and other squash) were part of the diet of the Wampanoag tribe. They introduced pumpkin to the Pilgrims. Pie and Pumpkin Spice lattes came much later. 

[Solus Magus]

40 minutes ago, kbois said:

Pumpkins (and other squash) were part of the diet of the Wampanoag tribe. They introduced pumpkin to the Pilgrims. Pie and Pumpkin Spice lattes came much later. 

Wow. Happy to learn something new today. I assume this practice has been going on for centuries?

[kbois]

15 minutes ago, Solus Magus said:

Wow. Happy to learn something new today. I assume this practice has been going on for centuries?

There's a lot to the whole tradition. Here's a link for the Cliff Notes version if you're interested. 

https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/thanksgiving/history-of-thanksgiving

It reminds me of the field trip to Plymouth Rock in 6th grade.

[Mikiesboy]

1 hour ago, Solus Magus said:

Thanksgiving question: Since I'm not from the US, what's with the pumpkins? What's the context of it?

Food.  You can eat them, they are good for you and have lots of vitamins.  Roasted they are amazing.

[Kitt]

52 minutes ago, Solus Magus said:

Wow. Happy to learn something new today. I assume this practice has been going on for centuries?

Just about 4 of em, yes.

They landed I'm Massachusetts in 1620, first feast 1621

[Kitt]

Ok peeps, I can find lots of things to Express my feelings for you all, but cannot seem to get them to post.

 

You will just have to believe I love you all and that I am thankful for each and every one of you!

[Solus Magus]

57 minutes ago, kbois said:

There's a lot to the whole tradition. Here's a link for the Cliff Notes version if you're interested. 

https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/thanksgiving/history-of-thanksgiving

It reminds me of the field trip to Plymouth Rock in 6th grade.

I was about to ask if the Pilgrims were actually the Puritans. The two groups sounds synonymous. But I guess this article answered my question. Thanks!

30 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Food.  You can eat them, they are good for you and have lots of vitamins.  Roasted they are amazing.

I'm up for anything that's edible. 😋

16 minutes ago, Kitt said:

Just about 4 of em, yes.

They landed I'm Massachusetts in 1620, first feast 1621

Yeah. I see it now. That's one heck of a tradition. Back then I thought that Thanksgiving was a holiday celebrated internationally like Christmas. I even thought that they're the same at one point! Lol. But it seems that its roots are only exclusive to America. Looking back on history can be quite a fun ride. Bummer that I never appreciated it when I was still studying.

[Fae Briona]

SP and I had our first Thanksgiving together; a couple of issues w. brand new recipes but that's ok - always expect something can go wrong the first time you make something.

Thankful for my loving soon-to-be husband -- tomorrow is the one year anniversary of our 1st date -- and thankful for all of you.

[Kitt]

1 hour ago, Fae Briona said:

always expect something can go wrong the first time you make something.

I have been doing the pies since I was 10, and something still goes off every dang year.  Took over the rest of the meal when Gram passed  25 yrs back. Just multiplied the possibilities for disaster. 

[kbois]

I'm happy to say that Florida has definitely improved it's Covid test result wait time. Yesterday's test was negative. One more thing to be thankful for.