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94. I'm with you. And Directtv has free HBO & Showtime TG thru Sunday!

Wed Nov 22, 2017, 08:42 PM

Nov 2017

Catch up on recent movies and eat leftovers...heaven. I'll cook sides (& turkey too) because fun to make and eat them all weekend... turkey cranberry soup finale is the best.

It's not just the long drive and then my discomfort at the family overdrinking. This year I'm especially uncomfortable (wary of me exploding, actually) around RW relatives. Love them, but this year taking a break and looking forward to stressfree TG..

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I'm going to be alone for Thanksgiving for the first time in years. [View all] IrishEyes Nov 2017 OP

I believe you have true grit. and points for style. IADEMO2004 Nov 2017 #1

I say go for a sappy movie marathon! MLAA Nov 2017 #2

I was thinking more of watching classic comedies. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #5

That works too! MLAA Nov 2017 #12

I just watched that last month IrishEyes Nov 2017 #29

What hump? WinstonSmith4740 Nov 2017 #50

May I suggest "High Anxiety"? It's one of his best & certainly apropos catbyte Nov 2017 #104

Good one! MLAA Nov 2017 #108

History of the World Part 1! Dulcinea Nov 2017 #113

How about "Duck Soup"? (n/t) PJMcK Nov 2017 #30

Marx Brothers are good. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #33

Marx Brothers best film was Night at the Opera, IMHO ailsagirl Nov 2017 #102

I saw Bringing Up Baby the other day Martin Eden Nov 2017 #105

I love Arsenic and Old Lace. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #110

My Man Godfrey Martin Eden Nov 2017 #112

I love "Born Yesterday" with William Holden, Judy Holliday, and Broderick Crawford. A comedy, yet diva77 Nov 2017 #61

It is a good film. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #74

If it has Judy Holliday, it's a comedy. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2017 #103

I loved the Thin Man series. flygal Nov 2017 #96

I've never seen that, I will have to check it out 🙂 MLAA Nov 2017 #98

Yes! I own them all and they are great! smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #114

First 3 Star Wars mgardener Nov 2017 #107

If you're in WI you could come on over. AJT Nov 2017 #3

Thanks. I was born in Wisconsin. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #19

Me, too! PJMcK Nov 2017 #31

If you have your cat, you are not alone Angry Dragon Nov 2017 #4

Absolutely. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #13

only when they crap in the cat box. nt trc Nov 2017 #51

Are you sure they won't 'bring him up'? FailureToCommunicate Nov 2017 #52

Enjoy! cilla4progress Nov 2017 #6

tRump has tainted everything good. Freedomofspeech Nov 2017 #71

I need a break from that monster. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #75

I am totally exhausted from this horrible circus. Freedomofspeech Nov 2017 #109

That actually sounds wonderful! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #7

Thanks. I had lots of invitations but I want some time to relax. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #10

Let us know who wins at the video games - you or the cat. :) Solly Mack Nov 2017 #14

Maybe that was their way of letting you know to stop playing and pet them instead. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #37

Sure. Take their side. lol Solly Mack Nov 2017 #38

I did that last Christmas! MaryMagdaline Nov 2017 #8

You're essentially pardoning a turkey Beakybird Nov 2017 #9

Link, please PJMcK Nov 2017 #32

hehehaha...Hope I remember to tell this at dinner. The Wielding Truth Nov 2017 #62

Have a beautiful Thanksgiving, IrishEyes! herding cats Nov 2017 #11

So sorry for your loss of your little loved ones. MLAA Nov 2017 #15

Thank you. herding cats Nov 2017 #20

Can't believe they lived so long! None of mine have. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #93

My condolences on the loss of your cats. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #18

That's like my family. herding cats Nov 2017 #22

They don't need anymore toys. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #27

You are a wonderful kitty parent! herding cats Nov 2017 #40

Have a good weekend! I wish I could do that csziggy Nov 2017 #16

Enjoy! Lisa0825 Nov 2017 #17

IrishEyes? sheshe2 Nov 2017 #21

I'm kind of tired from work? What does BOG mean? IrishEyes Nov 2017 #23

Barack Obama Group? Iggo Nov 2017 #25

Barack Obama Group. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author IrishEyes Nov 2017 #42

Sorry. I mistook you for IrishAyes. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #39

No problem. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #43

They were a friend... sheshe2 Nov 2017 #44

My family's going to Cabo for five days. Iggo Nov 2017 #24

Sounds great. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #46

IrishEyes Polly Hennessey Nov 2017 #26

Sounds wonderful! Enjoy! emulatorloo Nov 2017 #28

Good for you! Enjoy yourself! fierywoman Nov 2017 #34

could be worse Skittles Nov 2017 #36

Me too. Let us check in here, though, for a break! spooky3 Nov 2017 #57

yeah Skittles Nov 2017 #67

Enjoy Your Weekend Leith Nov 2017 #41

I would probably watch my secret shame...... AJT Nov 2017 #45

Nothing wrong with a little schmaltz at Christmas. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #47

The simple minded movies are an escape, but they are also AJT Nov 2017 #49

Don't forget LoveMyCali Nov 2017 #66

I'll be with you in spirit! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2017 #48

Nothing like a mellow thanksgiving kimbutgar Nov 2017 #53

If you need company, Ive got a daughter in law I could do without Canoe52 Nov 2017 #54

Perfect way to spend a long weekend. What a treat. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #55

When I read your first sentence, I was... 3catwoman3 Nov 2017 #56

That sounds great wryter2000 Nov 2017 #58

Enjoy it. Always nice to get some ME time every now and again. And we make too much of iluvtennis Nov 2017 #59

I envy you. CatMor Nov 2017 #60

Maybe a turkey pot pie? world wide wally Nov 2017 #63

Sounds like a relaxing weekend, Greybnk48 Nov 2017 #64

Check out a good old classic movie. pressbox69 Nov 2017 #65

Sounds good. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #77

Many years ago, I was working out of state and had a Thankgiving alone. Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #68

Me, too. mnhtnbb Nov 2017 #69

One of the first things I do when I move somewhere is get a library card. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #73

Happy Thanksgiving to You also, IrishEyes! Raster Nov 2017 #70

You're not alone! You have 3 cats! Nay Nov 2017 #72

True. They follow me everywhere. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #79

Sounds peaceful and relaxing. Enjoy! lunasun Nov 2017 #76

One of my best Christmases was spent alone TlalocW Nov 2017 #78

Happy Thanksgiving! Heartstrings Nov 2017 #80

I have to work tomorrow DFW Nov 2017 #81

Our sons are busy iamateacher Nov 2017 #82

I'm going to seat your solitude next to mine and bask in the calm and love! Corvo Bianco Nov 2017 #83

I have stayed away from family and republicans for years around the holidays. Demtexan Nov 2017 #84

Same for me BillyBobBrilliant Nov 2017 #85

There will be three of us. TNNurse Nov 2017 #86

I have a Three Stooges box set Maynar Nov 2017 #87

Add me to the list... Pacifist Patriot Nov 2017 #88

I never much cared for holidays... llmart Nov 2017 #89

It's not bad being hassle-free. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2017 #90

Ill be by myself this year as well and am actually looking for ward to it. My husband is with our Liberal In Red State Nov 2017 #91

I'm with you. Been doing it for years. It's MY day to do as I please, and that usually includes... Tarheel_Dem Nov 2017 #92

I'm with you. And Directtv has free HBO & Showtime TG thru Sunday! stuffmatters Nov 2017 #94

Irish saidsimplesimon Nov 2017 #95

I would rather be alone than with a bunch of republicans too blueinredohio Nov 2017 #97

Sounds lovely. alarimer Nov 2017 #99

As long as you have teevee, you're never alone. NT mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2017 #100

And Happy Thanksgiving to you, IrishEyes!! ailsagirl Nov 2017 #101

You're not alone you're with us. Ellipsis Nov 2017 #106

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Iggo Nov 2017 #111