... aka, Hodgepodge #465. Wow, Joyce! (How about we all give her a round of applause?)
From today's cupboard, she asks ...
Have you ever been on a cruise? If so, where did you go and how did you like it? If not, do you have any desire to take a cruise someday?
Back in '57 my parents and I traveled from NYC to Southhampton .....thereafter I was hooked!
Since then, I've cruised to the Caribbean, Alaska and the Grecian Islands.
Unfortunately. I strongly suspect the cruising industry today is more concerned with the number of 'heads in beds.' Unless one can afford to secure berth aboard one of the smaller, upscale ships (not me!) I think you have to be satisfied with crowds of party goers and mediocre dining.
I'd love to take a European river boat cruise someday. But honestly, that's waaaay down my Things to Do list.
Tell us about your Thanksgiving plans. Are you hosting? Cooking? Eating out? Turkey or some other main? Is it stuffing or dressing in your house? Homemade cranberries or cranberries in a can? Are pies on the dessert menu? What kind? What are your 'must have' sides? Tell us one thing you're especially grateful for this year.
Joining us are son and DIL, Grand #2 and her sweetheart. Unfortunately, Grand #1 and her hubby have elected to stay in South Carolina. He's only had one day off in two months and is in sore need of some R&R.
My long-time readers know we're not especially fond of turkey. Or ham. Or cranberries.
In a few hours we're going to pick up hickory-smoked brisket and a red velvet cheesecake. In a nod to tradition, we'll do the green bean and corn casseroles; Lois is bringing her cornbread dressing (my favorite!)
Grateful? Being right here in Sweet Home Alabama ... after (too) many years apart, near to those I love most.
If someone approaches you and asks for money, do you give it to them? Do you drop money 'in a tin cup' that belongs to a person on the street? Do you have a specific charity your support during the holiday season and/or year-round?
No ... No ... and Yes
Have you started decorating for Christmas? Is your tree up? Shopping done? Wrapped?
Christmas on Chapman has to wait its turn!
Right now, our home's all about the 50 shades of Thanksgiving.
Create your own acrostic using the word THANKS.
Insert your own random thought here.
I really really like the thought about spending a second to say THANKS. There are so many things God does for us each day, and saves us from so many difficulties; yet we forget to say thank you in prayers.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very happy day together on Thanksgiving Day. May you all be blessed always. Best wishes from over here.
God bless, Mevely.
I hope y'all have a wonderful thanksgiving! Brisket sounds good to me!
ReplyDeleteI too, ever since I went to Europe, thought it would be fun to take their river boat cruise. I'm not sure I remember that about you not liking turkey but your meal sounds perfect to me. Yum and Yum Yum on the cheesecake! Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI know your Thanksgiving will be wonderful since much of the family will be there with you, Myra. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI think you are right about cruising - the elite lines provide the service and the large ones provide loud chaos. I prefer, though can't afford the former; therefore there aren't any cruises in our near future. Happy Thanksgiving to a fellow southern gal and family.
ReplyDeleteHEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY how'd you get that photo of me and Nutella? (rofl)---wishing you all a beautiful Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteHello Myra, I enjoyed reading your answers. I went around and around on that Acrostic answer. Wasn't easy for me. Enjoy that brisket! May you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Myra, to you and yours!! Seems many of us more mature bloggers want to do a smaller boat/river cruise rather than cruise with crowds... myself included. Love & hugs!!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same about a river boat cruise. I think I could manage that one (I don't do well with motion), but it's far down on my travel list so likely won't happen. Happy Thanksgiving to you! I wouldn't say no to brisket : )
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you too! It doesn't matter what food you eat, what is important is the fellowship with family and giving thanks. So glad you are celebrating with family! I've never been on a cruise but I'm sure its something I'd love. Although it would have to include some of my family too. I don't think I'd want to go alone. Gobble till you wobble today and enjoy that feast. Love, ma
ReplyDeleteMy first cruise was courtesy of the USN USMC., I would have loved it, if my girl was there. BUT since YES we have cruised the Caribbean and love it. Would love a transatlantic cruise with my sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving here Mark is cooking the turkey and bread. Sherry the dressing and something I hope this goes as ANON, other wise it says no,
Sherry & jack smiling
We love turkey, but that brisket sure sounds good to me! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThe brisket and red velvet sound delicious. You have a lovely day. Happy Thanksgiving.
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