Dark Skies wrote:

>
> Don't worry to much about it. Just make some brown gravy and stuffing
> with veggies and it will be fine. The spirit of Thanksgiving like
> Christmas, is not so much about what you get or eating yourself to the
> point of becoming a food blister (although) that is a fun part. It is
> more about celibrating the joy of being with your friends and family.
> I am sure you'll do fine and who knows, you might start your own
> family tradition.

We have the same basic tradition here. It is a time for gathering with
family and friends and enjoying a good feed of turkey and all the
trimmings. The only major difference is the time. Our Thanksgiving is in
October. The weather is nicer and more conducive to travel. It's a nasty
day out there today, almost freezing temperatures, rain and wind. I am
glad that I do not have to travel anywhere today.

I like turkey only once in a while, and only once in a while. After I have
my turkey dinner, my warmed up turkey and gravy or Turkey Divine, and a
few sandwiches I don't want to see turkey on my table again for a few
months. So aside from our celebrating during the nicer weather, it gives
us another 5-6 weeks to get psyched up for turkey again.