Thanksgiving

[Riverwind (imported)]

As part of the staff of this fine site I would like to wish everybody (Americans that is) a Happy Thanksgiving this Thursday.

For those of you heading out of town, have a good turkey day but only if your in the USA, Canada has thanksgiving too but its not this week, other countries have other days of celebration that we don't have, and sometimes we celebrate things by area, like Columbus Day in Chicago, I remember several years ago working there in the burbs and went into Chicago and got into this traffic jam, I asked a cop what was going on, he looked at me like I was some kind of dumb ass and said "Columbus Day?" like I should know that. In California we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, Mexico independence day. California is half Mexican so we party. I know other parts of the country have celebrations that are unique to there area of the country. In England I know they have one called Boxing Day, I have yet to figure out what its for. Oh yes and don't forget the 4th of July or Labor Day, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King day, these are all holidays that we in the USA celebrate to one degree or another.

Some of these holidays hold more meaning then others, so only to some groups of people, the one that seems almost a waist of time anymore is Veterans Day, Nov 11, marking the end of WWI the war to end all wars. My father was in WWI, he has been gone over 25 years, I am sure there are some that are still alive that were in that war maybe a hand full but at some time maybe it should be time to retire it and move on. If we don't we wont have room for new days to celebrate, look at the Catholics, they celebrate every saint they have, all 500 of them, its a wonder they get anything done.

So, this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day I am having a couple friends over, they are members here at the archive and my son his wife and my grandson, I am cooking, the menu is set, a couple last minute things to pick up and then we can eat tell we cant move, then have pies, this year a pumpkin and black berry.

Happy Thanksgiving all,

River, Rupert and Nelly

[tugon (imported)]

I would like to add my wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to all. I have much to be thankful for this year. I am surrounded by good friends and family. My sense of peace and happiness grows. I have a new job where I can continue to care for others. There may be distance but all my friends will be in my heart and on my mind this year.

[mrt (imported)]

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the war to end all wars IS still a good time to remember all the veterans of wars past. We go the local graveyard and they have a very large turn out every year. Maybe we live so far out in the sticks that things like this are still important to us. Anyway, DO go once. Its quite touching.

[IbPervert (imported)]

Merry Thanksgiving!

If the Indians had given a donkey instead turkey then we would having a piece of ass for the holiday!

[Mac (imported)]

As part of the staff of this fine site I would like to wish everybody (Americans that is) a Happy Thanksgiving this Thursday.

For those of you heading out of town, have a good turkey day but only if your in the USA, Canada has thanksgiving too but its not this week, other countries have other days of celebration that we don't have, and sometimes we celebrate things by area, like Columbus Day in Chicago, I remember several years ago working there in the burbs and went into Chicago and got into this traffic jam, I asked a cop what was going on, he looked at me like I was some kind of dumb ass and said "Columbus Day?" like I should know that. In California we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, Mexico independence day. California is half Mexican so we party. I know other parts of the country have celebrations that are unique to there area of the country. In England I know they have one called Boxing Day, I have yet to figure out what its for. Oh yes and don't forget the 4th of July or Labor Day, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King day, these are all holidays that we in the USA celebrate to one degree or another.

Some of these holidays hold more meaning then others, so only to some groups of people, the one that seems almost a waist of time anymore is Veterans Day, Nov 11, marking the end of WWI the war to end all wars. My father was in WWI, he has been gone over 25 years, I am sure there are some that are still alive that were in that war maybe a hand full but at some time maybe it should be time to retire it and move on. If we don't we wont have room for new days to celebrate, look at the Catholics, they celebrate every saint they have, all 500 of them, its a wonder they get anything done.

So, this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day I am having a couple friends over, they are members here at the archive and my son his wife and my grandson, I am cooking, the menu is set, a couple last minute things to pick up and then we can eat tell we cant move, then have pies, this year a pumpkin and black berry.

Happy Thanksgiving all,

River, Rupert and Nelly

Originally it was known as Armistice Day. Much later it was changed to Veterans Day in honor of all veterans. I think that it should be an important holiday.

[kristoff]

I look forward to Turkey (Thanksgiving) day with relish, and wish all well and safe that day.

I am really looking forward, though, to LuteFisk Days.

[Dave (imported)]

I hope y'all have a good Thanksgiving. Once again, I get to the cook the turkey and make stuffing and potatoes like I like it. I enjoy cooking. Have a good one.

PS. I owe one of the admins a special thanks today. Whoever did it was thoughtful.

[Riverwind (imported)]

I look forward to Turkey (Thanksgiving) day with relish, and wish all well and safe that day.

I am really looking forward, though, to LuteFisk Days.

LuteFisk Day?

River

[transward (imported)]

I am really looking forward, though, to LuteFisk Days.

I fear you have missed it this year. It was Sat Nov 7th

http://portagedailyregister.com/app/cal ... 9&month=11

Lutefisk Day

Menu includes lutefisk, ham, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, cranberries, rutabagas, lefse, rolls, pies, coffee and milk. Country store and bazaar. Adults are $15, children ages 5 through 12 are $6, and age 4 and younger are free. Tickets on sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 07 November, 2009

Starts at 11:00 AM

Transward

Location:

Bonnet Prairie Church

Rio, WI

[kristoff]

I fear you have missed it this year. It was Sat Nov 7th

http://portagedailyregister.com/app/cal ... 9&month=11

Lutefisk Day

Menu includes lutefisk, ham, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, cranberries, rutabagas, lefse, rolls, pies, coffee and milk. Country store and bazaar. Adults are $15, children ages 5 through 12 are $6, and age 4 and younger are free. Tickets on sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 07 November, 2009

Starts at 11:00 AM

Transward

Location:

Bonnet Prairie Church

Rio, WI

There's still a few festivals to be had around Minnesota.... The ham sounds good, though - appetizer?