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nolabear

(43,850 posts)
54. We do it small, but that's just right by me.
Sat Nov 2, 2013, 09:57 PM
Nov 2013

Turkey, everyone eating and hanging out, the parade and massive leftovers.

Although, I'm kind of thinking about doing a pre-made this year, because I'm on a low carb diet and cooking might be more than I can handle.

I'll like it in any case.

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Love or hate Thanksgiving? [View all] malaise Nov 2013 OP
love it gopiscrap Nov 2013 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Nov 2013 #3
Love it, but no turkey for me. N/T Big Blue Marble Nov 2013 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Nov 2013 #4
Love. Blue_In_AK Nov 2013 #5
indifferent about thanksgiving IcyPeas Nov 2013 #6
Love it. LeftofObama Nov 2013 #7
Love it Freddie Nov 2013 #8
Meh FarCenter Nov 2013 #9
Love frazzled Nov 2013 #10
As a vegetarian and animal rights activist, MoonRiver Nov 2013 #11
+1 nt bunnies Nov 2013 #14
OK forget the turkey malaise Nov 2013 #15
Other than the yearly turkey holocaust, I do like Thanksgiving! MoonRiver Nov 2013 #22
there are options arely staircase Nov 2013 #18
Thank you! MoonRiver Nov 2013 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author MoonRiver Nov 2013 #24
Agreed. Me too. RebelOne Nov 2013 #46
Try celebrating it with a vegetarian meal. No one said DonViejo Nov 2013 #53
I am a vegetarian and always am invited to my son's RebelOne Nov 2013 #58
That's what I do, but others in my family eat turkey. MoonRiver Nov 2013 #68
I' am a vegetarian and animal rights activist too but Thanksgiving in a way LiberalElite Nov 2013 #59
So am I but I still like the idea of it being a time for family and being thankful. You can Raine Nov 2013 #64
Technically I can not eat.. yuiyoshida Nov 2013 #12
Like it. surrealAmerican Nov 2013 #13
Any excuse for Aerows Nov 2013 #41
LOVE it! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2013 #16
LOL malaise Nov 2013 #17
Thanksgiving might be my favorite holiday... Drunken Irishman Nov 2013 #19
Love it. Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #20
It's great if you are the guest; a lot of work if you have to cook. femmocrat Nov 2013 #21
I plan a month ahead and cook and prep for a week and a half Luminous Animal Nov 2013 #51
I agree. Generally, we, the women, are left to cook everything while the guys just mill around. Laffy Kat Nov 2013 #67
my sons in law are very helpful. One even cooks gourmet food and also cleans very thoroughly... CTyankee Nov 2013 #71
You must be proud of your sons. You done good! Laffy Kat Nov 2013 #76
Er, sons-in-law, not my sons. I do have a son who is also very good, though! CTyankee Nov 2013 #86
not always the case DrDan Nov 2013 #81
I understand. Good for you. I know many families are better about sharing the workload. Laffy Kat Nov 2013 #83
Love the food... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2013 #25
Now I love it, I used to hate it tularetom Nov 2013 #26
4 days off to read and write papers. nt Deep13 Nov 2013 #27
Love that one best out of all of them Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #28
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! DrewFlorida Nov 2013 #29
Turkey- ruffburr Nov 2013 #30
My favorite Holiday.. bar none Peacetrain Nov 2013 #31
That sums it up perfectly malaise Nov 2013 #32
It's ok. meadowlark5 Nov 2013 #33
Love it! redstatebluegirl Nov 2013 #34
So-so. 840high Nov 2013 #35
Parades, Football, Way To Much Food.. what's not to love? Motown_Johnny Nov 2013 #36
Seriously. One of the few holidays with no pretense. Barack_America Nov 2013 #85
Love. My favorite. cordelia Nov 2013 #37
Love it for seeing family members. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2013 #38
Love/hate Nevernose Nov 2013 #39
the one time each year that reminds us why we only see family once a year NightWatcher Nov 2013 #40
Ha malaise Nov 2013 #42
fish, like company, start to go bad after 3 days NightWatcher Nov 2013 #44
I have no choice n/t malaise Nov 2013 #48
I love to cook Aerows Nov 2013 #43
Love IT! Left2Tackle Nov 2013 #45
Details? malaise Nov 2013 #70
That holiday can be a vegetarian's nightmare oberliner Nov 2013 #47
It's all right. WinkyDink Nov 2013 #49
Love it. ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #50
... Zorra Nov 2013 #52
We do it small, but that's just right by me. nolabear Nov 2013 #54
I like the food and football (despite not being a Lions or Cowboys fan), Jamaal510 Nov 2013 #55
HOW ABOUT THEM COWBOYS!! madinmaryland Nov 2013 #56
Love it Oilwellian Nov 2013 #57
Why don't we just forget about it like most retailers and shoppers want it. diabeticman Nov 2013 #60
Love It - Just wish I could contribute more to it TlalocW Nov 2013 #61
90+ family members get together in a big potluck. kwassa Nov 2013 #62
I love the stuffing and the pies. Hmmm. Yummm. liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #63
I love anything that involves watching the Cowboys lose. name not needed Nov 2013 #65
Neither...but the grandchildren get time off from school so we try to find fun…. Tikki Nov 2013 #66
Love it! Le Taz Hot Nov 2013 #69
Now that I sit at the big table it's kinda cool Johnny Ready Nov 2013 #72
ROFL malaise Nov 2013 #75
I like it better these days - TBF Nov 2013 #73
Love. Nt hack89 Nov 2013 #74
I like the "original" version... KansDem Nov 2013 #77
Love the cooking & family time Blue Diadem Nov 2013 #78
Well, "love" is pipi_k Nov 2013 #79
Indifference is opposite of both love and hate. *Shrug* Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2013 #80
Take it or leave it. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #82
Love it so much I married a Canadian. Barack_America Nov 2013 #84
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