OT: Happy Thanksgiving thread!
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
November 22nd, 2012 at 7:45 AM ^
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November 22nd, 2012 at 8:12 AM ^
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
November 22nd, 2012 at 8:58 AM ^
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.
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:12 AM ^
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
November 22nd, 2012 at 10:36 AM ^
I thought it was the high fructose corn syrup that did the natives in. Have I been wrong all this time?
November 22nd, 2012 at 12:49 PM ^
November 22nd, 2012 at 8:16 AM ^
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!
November 22nd, 2012 at 8:31 AM ^
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November 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 AM ^
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.
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:40 AM ^
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November 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 AM ^
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.
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:50 AM ^
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Have a great holiday fellas. Wishing you and your family a great day together!
November 22nd, 2012 at 8:18 AM ^
BEATOHIO
November 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 AM ^
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November 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 AM ^
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.
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:23 AM ^
to you, your wife, and those two little ones waiting to run out the tunnel and touch the banner!
November 22nd, 2012 at 1:12 PM ^
November 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 AM ^
Thanks to Brian for creating a space for me to waste so much time.
November 22nd, 2012 at 11:27 AM ^
I am thankful for TTB, a perfect space for supplementing the time I am already wasting.
November 22nd, 2012 at 8:46 AM ^
November 22nd, 2012 at 10:40 AM ^
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.
November 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 AM ^
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
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:01 AM ^
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.
November 22nd, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
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!
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 AM ^
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!
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:07 AM ^
Beat Ohio
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:14 AM ^
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 AM ^
Eat well, my friends.
The hating of Buckeyes burns a lot of calories.
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:25 AM ^
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November 22nd, 2012 at 9:48 AM ^
Not thankful for Notre Dame, SEC, and the idiots in that wretched state of Ohio that rep Scarlett.
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:55 AM ^
This and a few White Russians might cause some complications today...
November 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 AM ^
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I am thankful for Michigan winning on Saturday
November 22nd, 2012 at 10:37 AM ^
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.
November 22nd, 2012 at 10:42 AM ^
Happy Thanksgiving.
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