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Post by Really Red on Nov 6, 2020 13:01:23 GMT
Our Thanksgiving table is a big one. It has always included people who were far away from family. My mom and dad usually join us and it's a wonderful, relaxing day. My parents called this week and said they don't feel comfortable joining us because of COVID. They feel horrible and didn't want to make the call, but they are 78 years old and they've been so careful. The funny thing is, five minutes before they called, DH and I had a conversation about if we should cancel, out of concern for my parents. We'll have our kids over for the day. We do the entire meal, so prep starts early. The tradition I'll miss the most is our cul de sac Wednesday night pie night. We started the tradition 16 years ago, when we all moved in (new construction). The kids decorate cookies, the grown-ups eat pie and drink. Not doing this kills me, but it is what is safest. I'm going to send pies to everyone on Wednesday and I found cookie decorating kits at Trader Joes for the kids, so we'll still celebrate, just in our own houses. What a super fun tradition!! One of the very few things I do still is cul-de-sac get togethers. There are 3-5 of us total and we sit 6' apart and talk for a couple hours every other Saturday night or so. Maybe that tradition can still happen for you, even if you only eat your own pie (we don't share food or drink anymore). |
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Post by teddyw on Nov 6, 2020 13:07:57 GMT
We usually participate in a local Turkey Trot and will coerce our young adults into joining us on a hike instead this year. They get to each suggest a couple options. All family members will help putting together dinner which means they are having input on the menu and have to help make everything from appetizers to dessert. No one gets to just show up/come downstairs and eat. We are doing our own turkey trot. Not sure we will follow the usual race route. |
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 6, 2020 13:39:55 GMT
It will be just DH, DD, and me. I ordered the meal from a local grocery store. It's all prepared, just have to heat. I'll do that and delivery a portion to MIL & BIL, as they are not joining us this year. I think I'll send my parents some fancy chocolates, since they won't be joining us, either.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2020 14:10:57 GMT
We usually go to Indiana (my sister's house) or Tennessee (my brother's house), but I think our final call is to just stay home this year. I have two teens (DD and DS), so it should be a relaxing weekend at home. No turkey, but brisket is on the menue. DH got a smoker this summer and wants to play with it some more. LOL
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 6, 2020 17:31:07 GMT
We usually participate in a local Turkey Trot and will coerce our young adults into joining us on a hike instead this year. They get to each suggest a couple options. All family members will help putting together dinner which means they are having input on the menu and have to help make everything from appetizers to dessert. No one gets to just show up/come downstairs and eat. We are doing our own turkey trot. Not sure we will follow the usual race route. We could participate in a virtual version this year and thought about doing the normal race route, but decided it is likely to be way too crowded. |
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Post by luckyjune on Nov 6, 2020 22:13:52 GMT
Our Thanksgiving table is a big one. It has always included people who were far away from family. My mom and dad usually join us and it's a wonderful, relaxing day. My parents called this week and said they don't feel comfortable joining us because of COVID. They feel horrible and didn't want to make the call, but they are 78 years old and they've been so careful. The funny thing is, five minutes before they called, DH and I had a conversation about if we should cancel, out of concern for my parents. We'll have our kids over for the day. We do the entire meal, so prep starts early. The tradition I'll miss the most is our cul de sac Wednesday night pie night. We started the tradition 16 years ago, when we all moved in (new construction). The kids decorate cookies, the grown-ups eat pie and drink. Not doing this kills me, but it is what is safest. I'm going to send pies to everyone on Wednesday and I found cookie decorating kits at Trader Joes for the kids, so we'll still celebrate, just in our own houses. What a super fun tradition!! One of the very few things I do still is cul-de-sac get togethers. There are 3-5 of us total and we sit 6' apart and talk for a couple hours every other Saturday night or so. Maybe that tradition can still happen for you, even if you only eat your own pie (we don't share food or drink anymore). We did social distance happy hours all summer long, which was wonderful! Some nights we'd make a giant food order from a restaurant and have it delivered. We've stayed out of each other's houses (we all have someone who works outside the house, so potential is always there), but those summer gatherings were a lifesaver. Sadly, it's too cold and rainy at this point. |
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Post by Really Red on Nov 7, 2020 13:00:17 GMT
luckyjune - maybe you can have a garage party? We huddle around a firepit wrapped in blankets with not much skin showing!
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Post by luckyjune on Nov 7, 2020 19:10:58 GMT
luckyjune - maybe you can have a garage party? We huddle around a firepit wrapped in blankets with not much skin showing! My neighbor does have a covered area with a fire pit. Maybe we can gather there. I'll see what she thinks. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2020 21:55:29 GMT
We are not doing a new tradition. My husband and I are going to my brother's house that is five hours away where my mother will join us. We have a dear friend who lives near us that has no family close by that we take with us every year and she is going with us as well. She is family to us. We will be following our usual traditions.
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Post by dewryce on Nov 7, 2020 21:57:49 GMT
We usually participate in a local Turkey Trot and will coerce our young adults into joining us on a hike instead this year. They get to each suggest a couple options. All family members will help putting together dinner which means they are having input on the menu and have to help make everything from appetizers to dessert. No one gets to just show up/come downstairs and eat. We are doing our own turkey trot. Not sure we will follow the usual race route. I love that idea, I am going to suggest it for DH. He has missed all of his races this year and even though it’s not a “real race,” I think putting on his own trot like he used to do with his Grandpa will brighten his spirits. Thank you! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2020 22:01:17 GMT
We usually participate in a local Turkey Trot and will coerce our young adults into joining us on a hike instead this year. They get to each suggest a couple options. All family members will help putting together dinner which means they are having input on the menu and have to help make everything from appetizers to dessert. No one gets to just show up/come downstairs and eat. I wonder if the TT will be virtual? Our city has made the annual TT virtual. So you create a course and run/walk it. Then give your results via an app. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2020 22:05:15 GMT
It will just be dh, dd, ds, and myself. Oh and our fluff puffs. I am fixing a turkey breast and all the trimmings. We may put up the tree that evening instead of Friday morning. We will watch the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving DVD and of course the parade.
Not really changing much other than not with my family (parents, sister/her family, and brother/his family).
I guess we aren't looking to make any changes as we like what we do yearly.
This will be our 4th non family Thanksgiving.
1. DUI accident - I was in a 12 hour surgery Thanksgiving day
2. DS in PICU
3. Grandma was dying so my mom was with her mom/my grandma
4. Covid
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 7, 2020 23:15:20 GMT
We usually participate in a local Turkey Trot and will coerce our young adults into joining us on a hike instead this year. They get to each suggest a couple options. All family members will help putting together dinner which means they are having input on the menu and have to help make everything from appetizers to dessert. No one gets to just show up/come downstairs and eat. I wonder if the TT will be virtual? Our city has made the annual TT virtual. So you create a course and run/walk it. Then give your results via an app. Yes, it is virtual this year.  |
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 7, 2020 23:31:17 GMT
Thankfully, my family is understanding of those who don't want to gather. Big giant relief! My sister said I'll make you a deal, we bring you turkey and side dishes and your husband makes cheesecake for us.
Win, win all around because I do none of the cooking or baking.  |
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 7, 2020 23:38:31 GMT
Watch the Addams Family Values together just for the Thanksgiving play scene? You know me well, except we watch the entire movie!
It will be just DH, DD, and me. I ordered the meal from a local grocery store. It's all prepared, just have to heat. I'll do that and delivery a portion to MIL & BIL, as they are not joining us this year. I think I'll send my parents some fancy chocolates, since they won't be joining us, either. Please know the store hours. We don't need another turkey gate.  |
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 8, 2020 12:05:14 GMT
Watch the Addams Family Values together just for the Thanksgiving play scene? You know me well, except we watch the entire movie!
It will be just DH, DD, and me. I ordered the meal from a local grocery store. It's all prepared, just have to heat. I'll do that and delivery a portion to MIL & BIL, as they are not joining us this year. I think I'll send my parents some fancy chocolates, since they won't be joining us, either. Please know the store hours. We don't need another turkey gate. Bwaahaha...that was the funniest thread. Yes, I have a scheduled pick up time! |
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