Random Dozen - Thanksgiving Edition

To quote Lid at 2nd Cup of Coffee,

In addition to making this a Thanksgiving theme this week, we are bumping it up to the beginning of the week to prevent a "meme tank" on Wednesday and Thursday. That is, I think we'll be too busy later to get our Random on.

1. Are you sticking to traditional Thanksgiving foods this year, or are you being culinarily adventurous?

I am traditional all the way. The culinary adventure, however, lies in the fact that due to a variety of circumstances, my man's clan will be dining out on Thursday. I will miss the leftovers, but I am enjoying not having to scramble to bake and transport, and Thanksgiving morning will be nice and relaxing!

(I inadvertently typed The culinary adventure, however, lies in the fast. . . That WOULD be an adventure! That word has no place in the same sentence as Thanksgiving!

2. Tell me something concrete that you're thankful for. (Something you can literally touch, see, etc., not a concept like "hope.")

See that list to the right on my sidebar?

3. You knew the flip side was coming: Share about something intangible that you're thankful for.

See that list to the right on my sidebar?

4. Share one vivid Thanksgiving memory. It doesn't have to be deep or meaningful, just something that remains etched in your memory.

The first Thanksgiving Day I spent at my in-laws' house, which was before we got married. Probably 1986. The Main Event, probably surpassing even the meal in my future FIL's mind, was the annual game between his beloved Texas Aggies and the UT Longhorns. (Have I mentioned that my birth family bleeds burnt orange?) I sat in my chair and kept my mouth shut.

5. What is one thing that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt is going to happen this Thanksgiving because it always does, year after year?

That's a no-brainer: I'll eat one helping too many!

6. Do your pets get any left-overs?

What pets?

7. Does your family pray before the big meal? If so, do you join hands while seated, stand, repeat a formal prayer or offer a spontaneous prayer? Who does the praying?

We've always stood in a big circle in my MIL's living room and held hands while my FIL prays. When he became unable to, Mom would ask one of the sons to. I suspect we won't this year since we'll be at a restaurant and in such a big group.

8. Will you be watching football in the afternoon? If not, what will you be doing?

No football for me. UT/A&M don't play until Friday now. And I'm not glued to that game usually, anyway. Thanksgiving afternoon I intend to visit, doze, read or whatever!

9. There are two distinct camps of people on this issue: How do you feel about oysters in the dressing/stuffing?

Oysters belong in the ocean.

10. Do you consider yourself informed about the first Thanksgiving?

Moderately.

11. Which variety of pie will you be enjoying?

Pecan. Hopefully with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

12. Do you feel for the turkey?? (This is a humorous throw back question related to the 12th question in another Random Dozen!)

Nope. Only for the folks whose jobs are at the points from the turkey's last gobble to the arrival at the store/restaurant.


BTW, for those of you visiting from Lidna's for the Random Dozen, be sure to check out my Booked for the Holidays giveaway that started yesterday!