MERRY THANKSGIVINGS

LAST NIGHT BEFORE RETIRING TO BED, I could hear rain and ice hitting the window by my chair.  I stopped for a moment wondering what that noise was?  Twas the rain that had been in the forecast for a wintry day in the last days of late AUTUMN coming to pay us a visit.  Next week it is suppose to be dry.  I pray that is true as it will make THANKSGIVING all the merrier.  

TODAY as I look out the window the sky is so grey it could easily be mistaken for WINTER.  I need to make a mad dash to the dollar store to purchase some freezer bags for the turkey I baked yesterday evening.  The turkey will be frozen then thawed and warmed for turkey sandwiches in a week.  

This Sunday, I believe I will go ahead and make a trip to TOPEKA to SAMs to purchase the rest of my THANKSGIVING items needed for FAMILY GATHERING.  The turkey was baked and carved last night.  The ham is already sliced, bagged and stored in the freezer as well for Ham Sandwiches.  The miniature bags of potato chips are bought.  Paper products done.  I want to get the boxed Spring Salad from SAMs and some salad dressing plus cheese slices for sandwiches.  All Beef Hot Dogs on buns.  Mac 'n cheese.  Need two types of bread for sandwiches for variety.  

Wanting this THANKSGIVING DAY MEAL to be a little unconventional, but we will not starve.  A new TRADITION to make things easier this year.  Will be filling and we will still have fellowship as FAMILY.  That matters.  Wanting an easy meal to share so more time is spent together and not slaving away in the KITCHEN.  Paper products will make the clean-up just that much easier.  ENERGY will be spent in conversation.


YESTERDAY when I was out and about, I stopped at the THRIFT STORE and bought a beautiful NUTCRACKER that was in their window.  He needs dusted, but will be a nice addition to my collection.  A NUTCRACKER, miniature wreath, Santa, a few Christmas ornaments.

I THINK THIS YEAR I will line some NUTCRACKERS down the center of the Dining room table for a cheery centerpiece.  Will let you know how that turns out.

THRIFT ITEMS I bought earlier were unwrapped and washed.  Did some research on some of the glassware and I think I hit the jackpot.

AINT HE PURDEE?

I washed my Lennox Santa.  He has a bag for CHRISTMAS CANYDY.  This is a great candy dish to have.  It is a bit challenging, but I will WAIT to decorate.

It's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS at the stores and outside as the snow has begun to fall.  The Street decorations are up and shining.  I will be persistent and WAIT UNTIL AFTER THANKSGIVING TO decorate for the Christmas season.

HoHoHo.  Merry Thanksgiving.  
I am thankful for.....so much.  So very much.
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