I wanted to wish everyone on the board a very Happy Thanksgiving and give a place for people to say what they are thankful for, what they are drinking, where they are shopping, whether they are working and general what-not of the holiday (including whether you are happy to see the inlaws or not).
For me, I am thankful for: 1. Family 2. Michigan sports 3. See #1
Happy Thanksgiving!
#beatohio
Happy thanksgiving!
I spent my whole day watching
I spent my whole day watching those yesterday. They are all great. You will see a good shot of Hoke talking to Woodson after his punt return.
THIS IS MICHIGAN
Happy MICHgiving to all!
Thankful to be able to fly back to NY and be with my family!
The world looks better through maize mirror tint.
thanksgiving is a tough holiday for me
I love the holdiday: no church, drink/eat, hang with family
I hate the legacy: the worst part of manifest destiny: the rape, murder, and exploitation of the native people so that ultimately we can have minimalls and no soul...
time to poor a drink.
jdon
We are the dead.
Had an in-depth response, but
Had an in-depth response, but it sounded trite and preachy so I decided not to post. Bottom line: taking action to improve the lives of folks negatively impacted by the legacy you reference >> pouring yourself a drink.
"Is There Anybody Out There?" Pink Floyd, The Wall.
never you fear...
don't you worry my brother (or sister) I am socially active... The sad thing is that duality of being a citizen of the united states (much less one of privilege like my self); on one hand we have every opportunity to succeed, on the other hand everything we have comes at the cost of someone else on this planet.
Honestly, I think it is important to remain conscious of that duality at all times. I am thankful to be have never worried about hunger, to have been elite enough to get into michigan, and to know better than to think I am better than any one else... what more can I say?
love,
jdon
We are the dead.
I thought it was the high
I thought it was the high fructose corn syrup that did the natives in. Have I been wrong all this time?
Wait, are we talking about Thanksgiving
Or the Big Ten?
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
Happy Thanksgiving!
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish the MGoCommunity a most happy Thanksgiving!
As for today, it's pretty much the movies and lunch out before my wife works, so if anyone is interested in a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving-type spread this evening, my place will be the place to be, execept you'll be fighting my son for the white cheddar popcorn.
Tomorrow and Saturday will constitute back-to-back turkey dinners with the traditional fixings, and possibly a trip to Best Buy to pick over the remains of the sales. Friday's dinner will involve the fancier items that my in-laws do not want me to cook anymore for Thanksgiving. The turkey Provencal and gratin Dauphinois and Alsatian Quiche were voted out this year, despite being roundly praised - something about "traditional Thanksgiving meal".
Hopefully with Saturday's dinner, as I give thanks to family and friends (who will take some of the leftovers with them, of course, thereby freeing space in the fridge for beer) as well as the University of Michigan, I hope to also be giving thanks to a Michigan win that destroys the Buckeyes' chances of theorizing what it might have been like to be in the NC game this year.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."
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French food
Im too lazy to search, but this must be the first-ever reference on MGoBlog to turkey Provençal, gratin Dauphinois, and Alsatian quiche. Seeing that on here is akin to walking in to a dive bar and seeing a menu filled with gourmet dishes. Kudos to you for being an ambitious cook. Can we hire you to prepare our meal next Thanksgiving?
Doing absolutely no shopping
Doing absolutely no shopping this week. And drinking Bell's Christmas Ale. Lots of it.
Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.
It's only eight and this day has already been rough...
I'm with my girlfriends extended family in exchange for Christmas in Michigan, so I'm with some relative strangers outside Akron instead of family in Ann Arbor or Milford or Grand Rapids.
It's not all bad, though, lots to be thankful for, plus I can just count down the time before beer starts coming out. Hope everyone is having a safe and fun holiday, and I'm definitely thankful for our great community here.
Go Blue!
I remember a rough holiday
I remember a rough holiday weekend many years ago with what were then my future in-laws. It started out just fine, with vodka martinis and pinochle with my fiance and her father into the wee hours of the morning. I had never played pinochle before, but it's close enough to eucre that I had no problem picking it up. The next morning, about 5:30, I was awakened by some idiot's loud clapping, coming from somewhere in the house. It turns out it was my wife's passive agressive mother who later pretended to be surprised that the noise was bothering anyone. Her excuse? She had bought a key fob that chirped to the sound of clapping, and she wanted to see how it worked, before 6 a.m., on a day when there was no reason for anyone to get up for at least another 4 hours.
Despite the mother in law, I'm still thankful for my wife and children and the wonderful meal we will be sharing this afternoon.
Ouch, that is a rough holiday.
Her family isn't nearly that bad,they're just different from what I'm used to. My family makes a big deal out of holidays and cooks this big, gourmet type meal while down here we'll be eating more standard stuff in front of the TV.
I'm not trying to say either is better than the other, just that I've always been around one kind of Thanksgiving and this is quite different than normal. Coupling that with not being around family and not being in a familiar place is the "problem".
Like I said, though, lots to be thankful for; there are people out there with actual problems, so I'm just trying to be thankful for everything I have. Happy Thanksgiving, UMGMSUD.
Go Blue!
How much family do they have over?
If it's just the parents, invite them all over to your family's place next year.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
A lot.
We're seeing both sets of her grandparents today, plus aunts and uncles and cousins.
On the plus side, we'll be in Michigan for the much longer winter beak. Also, I took a shot with her grandma about fifteen minutes ago, so I've got that going for me.
How's Thanksgiving with the rest of the M-Wolverine clan?
Go Blue!
Waiting for dinner to be put out
And the Cowboys are getting rolled, so decided to check the posts. Food looks delicious, and I'm hungry. Looks like another successful Thankgiving. Other than the Lions. Go Brady!
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
Are they OSU fans and do you
Are they OSU fans and do you have to watch the game with them? If so, best wishes. Heck, even if not, best wishes for a happy holiday weekend.
"Is There Anybody Out There?" Pink Floyd, The Wall.
Thankfully, no, at least not anyone I talked to...
last year. Her extended family isn't much for sports, I think.
Tomorrow I meet my best friends Buckeye girlfriend in person, though. One at a time I can usually tolerate, and despite her heathen ways she seems like a good catch, so I'll be on my best behavior.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Go Blue!
Have a great holiday fellas.
Have a great holiday fellas. Wishing you and your family a great day together!
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Happy Thanksgiving. 1) Beat Kansas St 2) beat Ohio 3) beat Ohio 4) beat Ohio 5) eat some food 6) beat Ohio
BEATOHIO
THIS IS MICHIGAN
Cleveland
On my way to Cleveland to spend the holiday with my wife's family. Been monitoring tickets for The Game on StubHub...so thinking about a last-minute side trip to Columbus with my son. Truly thankful for my family, friends, health and professional success. My wife's aunt and I have made it a holiday tradition to consume as much wine as possible...and she prefers white, so that's what I will be drinking.
Thankful for a lot
My existing family, my wife is pregnant with two future wolverines and I get to see my sister who is coming in from New Jersey.
"Those who stay will be champions" -Bo
I forgot
Of course the University of Michigan.
"Those who stay will be champions" -Bo
We've got our first wolverine
We've got our first wolverine on the way as well. Hosting my wife's family (all Hokies and Hoos) who I like a lot.
Particular Blessings
to you, your wife, and those two little ones waiting to run out the tunnel and touch the banner!
Quiverfull
Us too
All the family is in town, we just dropped the news that Future Wolverine 2 is on the way.
In a glass case of Emotion.
Thanks to Brian for creating
Thanks to Brian for creating a space for me to waste so much time.
Myself,
I am thankful for TTB, a perfect space for supplementing the time I am already wasting.
Coach Hoke once told me that a moral victory is still a (expletive deleted) loss.
Happy Thanksgiving MGoFamily
Family, friends, health, the best blog community out there, and of course the best University in the world to support. Thoughts go out to those who may be struggling this time of year, that they can find at least some enjoyment today.
Go Blue, and Forgodsake, BEAT OHIO!
Pretty much sums up how I'm feeling.
I loaded the bike in the back of our van this morning because my family and I have a tradition of exercise before we consume mass calories. While loading it, I found a new Lego set that the wife and kiddo purchased for a family we've adopted through the our kid's school. When I found out what it was for, I got a little teary eyed realizing how fortunate we are.
Thankful for: family, friends, safety, comfort, our amazing student athletes that represent our school so well, and mgoblog.
In all seriousness, this is the best online community I've ever heard of/been a part of. I hope you all have a great holiday. Beat Ohio.
"Coach, if you need one yard, I'll get you three yards. If you need five yards, I'll get you three yards." -Leroy Hoard
Thankful that although
...my kid missed his flight home, we were able to find him a hotel at BWI, a flight this morning, and since the hotel had ample free wifi we were able to watch the game together via Google Hangouts, which was awesome.
So to summarize:
Thankful:
My family
The manager of the BWI Hilton, Eric Spriggs, after whom my first grandchild will be named
Whoever created Google Hangouts
Wolverine victory
Not Thankful
AirTran Airways, who moved up the flight 40 minutes and
Travelocity, who sent out a text about it which arrived AFTER the flight had left
I had never heard of Google
I had never heard of Google hangouts before. It sounds pretty cool. I think maybe we'll try it out this afternoon with the daughter who wasn't able to make it home for Thanksgiving.
Rough instructions
If you have gmail there is a little hangout button down by the chat list on lower left. Click on it and add daughter the. Start hangout. Or if she asks you a little request will appear in lower right of your gmail acct. click accept
Then if she has a laptop or maybe even a phone you'll see her in the main window an yourself below. I believe if you are watching streaming you can even add a window with the game although I haven't tried that yet. We just set up our laptops on laps on front of the TV. Happy viewing!
For God and Country
family and friends and of course the Univ of Michigan of which we are 5th generation grads. when the kids get done with barn chores (milking, feeding, etc) we will have a family 'turkey trot' run. will likely take the oldest boys out to the back 40 to deer hunt with them this afternoon. dinner will be a wild turkey that i and one of the younger boys called in during spring season, after a 2 hour stalk and call. he is a dandy.
blessings to you all this thanksgiving, and go blue!
Quiverfull
Eat turkey
Beat Ohio
Eat turkey
Beat Ohio
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
Happy and safe Thanksgiving
Happy and safe Thanksgiving to you all and whoever you're celebrating with this year. Just remember... Go Blue and Beat Ohio!
Happy Thanksgiving Everybody
Eat well, my friends.
The hating of Buckeyes burns a lot of calories.
Go Blue!
Beat Ohio. Happy Thanksgiving! Go Lions!
“Well, I was this close to bringing a sinner to Jesus, and now he is consigned to eternal damnation. I hope that you’re happy.” - Boyd Crowder, Justified
Hype vid
I've been trying to find that Luke dudes hype video for the game.. Will someone tell me what to search on YouTube or embed the link?
Happy Thanksgiving
I'm with family in northern Wisconsin, overlooking a beautiful lake. Thankful that my older boys could join us (one from Phoenix, other from school in Minnesota). A large turkey is underway. No shopping (hell no), but relaxation and of course.....beat Ohio.
Thankful for family, good
Thankful for family, good health, Michigan football, and the right perspective.
Not thankful for Notre Dame, SEC, and the idiots in that wretched state of Ohio that rep Scarlett.
There is god, there is family, and then there is MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
Happy Thanksgiving!
This and a few White Russians might cause some complications today...
Thankful
Thankful for getting out of the worst state ever for thanksgiving and spending it in Florida. Thankful for Denard Robinson staying at Michigan after Hoke came. Thankful for team 132 last year for finally beating Ohio. And thankful for team 133 for beating state this year and hopefully Ohio this weekend. Oh and also thankful for Hoke and his coaching staff for working towards bringing traditional Michigan football back. Go Blue and Beat Ohio!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Thankful for friends family and of course Michigan!! GO BLUE!!!
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
Michigan Blue 2008 block M hockey jersey still for sale for 50.00. FREE S/H
I am thankful for Michigan
I am thankful for Michigan winning on Saturday
"Vegeta, what does the scanner say about Denard Robinson's power level?"
"It's OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!"
Happy Thanksgiving! Bird is
Happy Thanksgiving! Bird is in the oven, boys are playing wii, wifey is sleeping (girls night out deposited her on the doorstep at 5:30am) so I'll let her be........
I am stuck this year rooting between the Lions and Texans. I'll lean Texans because of playoff hopes but will be pleased if the Lions pull it off.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
I'm thankful for so many
I'm thankful for so many things. I'm thankful for a wonderful family, a good job, and great friends. Specifically, I'm thankful my parents broke their backs every day so our lives would be easier and instilled a strong faith in us. I'm thankful that my wife's mom did the same, picking oranges to feed their family after coming from Mexico. Thankful for my wife who makes me who I am. I'm thankful for my son (whose birthday is Saturday, which means bounce house and piñata during the game!), and for our daughter, who is due one week from today. Last, but not least, thankful to God, who made all of this possible.
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Have a great day. Enjoy family, drink a lot, and hopefully watch a Lions victory (one can dream).
So far, excellent day. Had to work yesterday so I DVR'd the ESPN classics. Currently enjoying '95, which I dont remember very well even though I was 12. Watched the '97 game many times so I think '03 is up next.
Just showed Greg Mattison on the sideline. Love seeing him back again.
- The Team, The Team, The Team.