For many, many years we've celebrated Thanksgiving on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. It once had reasons - Tami would spend Thanksgiving Day volunteering at a dinner for the less fortunate (founder Rosa felt that those attending should be served, not go through a buffet line, and that they should have a glass of wine with their meal, if they chose). We were thankful for so many things, what difference did it make it we celebrated a few days early. Rusty and Patricia preferred to start their camping long wekend on Wednesday instead of Friday so it worked well for them.
Along the way we found many reasons to continue the tradition: the stores aren't as crowded and there are more selections; if you forget something the store is still open; if there are family conflicts over which side of the family gets Thanksgiving, this eliminated the conflict; and we can all relax and enjoy a quiet day on Thursday - no cooking, no cleanup, no obligations. We're thankful for the day of rest.
True to form, Tami cooked the turkey (can't remember how long she's done this, certainly over 20 years) - she arrived at 7 am on Sunday morning to chop the ingredients that make the stuffing that stuffed the turkey that went in the oven....well, you get the idea. We had 15 for dinner (close family, extended family, and a few "familyless" friends who've shared the day with us for years. By mid-afternoon we filled our plates and ate beside the pool, watching the boats go by. Food, shelter, meaningful work, friends, family, love - we are very rich, and are thankful for it.
Sharon Simms, Real Estate Agent selling homes in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Gulf Beaches and the Tampa Bay area. Sharon Simms, Real Estate Agent selling homes in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Gulf Beaches and the Tampa Bay area.
Thanks also to Matt and group for bringing us ActiveRain this year, and to all the ActiveRain participants who've enriched my life through their blogging, and e-mails, and phone calls.
Happy Thanksgiving to All, and to all a Good Day!
Sharon, we don't have a pool, nor can we see boats from my patio, but chances are some of us 18-20 folks will be sitting out on the patio this year. It's 65 degrees here in the High Plains Desert. Friday some of us will be riding the snow up in the mountains.
Ah....life is good!
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Sharon,
What a gift to share your business and the holidays with family -- by the pool, watching the boats go by! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
I'm going to love mine, with the family and me not cooking.
Sharon looks good hope you and Tammy have a great day!
ps have you booked your flight to the summit yet.. there is one on SW out of Tampa that gets in early enough for Alan's session. Leaves Tampa at 8am, still plenty of seats and the internet fare.
Happy Thanksgiving Sharon and Tami!
P.S. Great photo of Tami!
Great Pic! Tami can cook?
Happy Thanksgiving
Kristal - when it's down to 65 degrees, we go inside and hibernate.
Teri - I think that's the flight we booked. Don't care about the internet fares, my Southwest points from using my Visa card for business get me about 12 free RT flights a year, and include my taking a companion along for free. Great rewards program.
Angus - Tami's a GREAT cook! And she's a perfectionist in cleaning up afterwards.