Thanksgiving Thoughts

Mattman3969

I know it’s a month away but what are your plans during this jacked up Covid mess?  How to plan to celebrate or will it be a washout? 

lkapigian

Just Linda myself and a Fire pit ...actually looking forward to to solitude of it all, time to reflect 

johnnyp

Probably just my MIL along with my wife and kids.  No extended family for us until COVID-concerns are mitigated.  

ColtsFan

We've pretty much canceled our plans. I'll still do a turkey breast and dressing

jones2289

I think we're staying home...probably catching up on stuff around the house and cooking a meal big enough for the two of us with a day or two of leftovers.  

We're both from small families, and neither us nor our siblings have kids.    

Mattman3969

We are tossing the idea of delivery. We cook most of the food anyways so we could easily make care packages and do a drop n run type deal. 

fishlessman

usually have a big crowd for he long weekend at camp, this year its just dad, hopefully some fishing if the lake isnt frozen, and put the boat away

Hoster05

on the fence yet, its the one of the few times in a year that we see extended family.  

kl8ton

Gone to Ft Myers beach.  Just immediate family.

HendersonTRKing

Let me start this rant by saying that I absolutely LOVE Thanksgiving -- all of it:  the food, the family, the Thursday NFL games, the odd traditions and rituals specific to our event, and even (especially?) the occasional (!) squabbles and drama that often seems to ride along with the holiday.   

With the extended family widely dispersed from Maine to Connecticut to Delaware to Florida to Colorado, and those still speaking to each other unwilling or unable to travel to a central location (our place), several weeks ago we hatched a tentative plan for hosting Friendsgiving with 4 families that more or less are in our "pod."  Unfortunately, the recent and dramatic spike in cases (not CAUSED BY testing, duh, since testing merely UNCOVERS existing infections), those plans permanently have been shelved.  Too much concern about all of our college-aged "kid-ults" showing up with their super-immune systems and unwittingly spreading whatever they're unknowingly carrying, asymptomatically, of course.  Soooo, it's likely to be a nucular family event, where we will eat a baby-sized Mad Max turkey along with the usual sides (downsized) and, sadly, fewer desserts.   IDK about anyone else, but around here COVID-related concerns are running neck and neck with what is anticipated to be a critical shortage of leftovers. 

When we sit down to the table, tradition dictates that everyone in attendance say a word or 2 in acknowledgment of our blessings, which are many.  But eff 2020 with a red hot poker. 

EzraBrooks

We will not be having anyone over and just having a small dinner with the three of us in the household.  While we'll miss everyone, I couldn't live with myself if my 93 year old grandmother became infected at our event.

On the bright side, not having the pressure of delivering dinner may allow us to try out some new recipes that we may not have tried in the past.

dmourati

I'm thinking about how we can help support our community. These are incredibly tough times. 

https://www.shfb.org/

Mattman3969

HendersonTRKing said:

Let me start this rant by saying that I absolutely LOVE Thanksgiving -- all of it:  the food, the family, the Thursday NFL games, the odd traditions and rituals specific to our event, and even (especially?) the occasional (!) squabbles and drama that often seems to ride along with the holiday.   

With the extended family widely dispersed from Maine to Connecticut to Delaware to Florida to Colorado, and those still speaking to each other unwilling or unable to travel to a central location (our place), several weeks ago we hatched a tentative plan for hosting Friendsgiving with 4 families that more or less are in our "pod."  Unfortunately, the recent and dramatic spike in cases (not CAUSED BY testing, duh, since testing merely UNCOVERS existing infections), those plans permanently have been shelved.  Too much concern about all of our college-aged "kid-ults" showing up with their super-immune systems and unwittingly spreading whatever they're unknowingly carrying, asymptomatically, of course.  Soooo, it's likely to be a nucular family event, where we will eat a baby-sized Mad Max turkey along with the usual sides (downsized) and, sadly, fewer desserts.   IDK about anyone else, but around here COVID-related concerns are running neck and neck with what is anticipated to be a critical shortage of leftovers. 

When we sit down to the table, tradition dictates that everyone in attendance say a word or 2 in acknowledgment of our blessings, which are many.  But eff 2020 with a red hot poker. 

The twenty somethings are a major concern. 

ryantt

our thanksgiving will be the typical...wife works, Norah Grace is making a turkey bread and a few desserts.   I’ll do the typical sides and my in-laws will come over.   

Mattman3969

dmourati said:

I'm thinking about how we can help support our community. These are incredibly tough times. 

https://www.shfb.org/

Good thoughts for sure.  We will keep that part of our holidays for sure. There is a local women’s shelter that we usually take a turkey and ham to. 

fishlessman

Mattman3969 said:

HendersonTRKing said:

Let me start this rant by saying that I absolutely LOVE Thanksgiving -- all of it:  the food, the family, the Thursday NFL games, the odd traditions and rituals specific to our event, and even (especially?) the occasional (!) squabbles and drama that often seems to ride along with the holiday.   

With the extended family widely dispersed from Maine to Connecticut to Delaware to Florida to Colorado, and those still speaking to each other unwilling or unable to travel to a central location (our place), several weeks ago we hatched a tentative plan for hosting Friendsgiving with 4 families that more or less are in our "pod."  Unfortunately, the recent and dramatic spike in cases (not CAUSED BY testing, duh, since testing merely UNCOVERS existing infections), those plans permanently have been shelved.  Too much concern about all of our college-aged "kid-ults" showing up with their super-immune systems and unwittingly spreading whatever they're unknowingly carrying, asymptomatically, of course.  Soooo, it's likely to be a nucular family event, where we will eat a baby-sized Mad Max turkey along with the usual sides (downsized) and, sadly, fewer desserts.   IDK about anyone else, but around here COVID-related concerns are running neck and neck with what is anticipated to be a critical shortage of leftovers. 

When we sit down to the table, tradition dictates that everyone in attendance say a word or 2 in acknowledgment of our blessings, which are many.  But eff 2020 with a red hot poker. 

The twenty somethings are a major concern. 

my area its the less than 19 yo taking the lead

JohnInCarolina

We typically have a very large gathering at our house, with 20+ people.

Not this year.

We are currently looking at securing an additional patio heater so that we can have a small dinner with my parents on the porch, and hoping it won’t be too cold out there.  We’ll probably assemble everything on the plates for them and hand them out, rather than the traditional buffet style we’d normally do inside.  My parents are both retired and in their 70’s, so even this is making us a little nervous.  

johnmitchell

Just the wife and I this year.

WeberWho

dmourati said:

I'm thinking about how we can help support our community. These are incredibly tough times. 

https://www.shfb.org/

The last 4-5 years we make an extra Thanksgiving meal for a family in need. We don't ask for any background or details but just ask that they truly need it. You can cook a whole Thanksgiving meal for under $40. Especially when the Turkeys go on sale for .60 cents a pound. I'd like to smoke two extra birds and sides this year for families. 

It's an awesome way to help a family out. Most of us here have an extra grill or an oven that they aren't using. This year families are going to need an extra hand.

johnmitchell

WeberWho said:

dmourati said:

I'm thinking about how we can help support our community. These are incredibly tough times. 

https://www.shfb.org/

The last 4-5 years we make an extra Thanksgiving meal for a family in need. We don't ask for any background or details but just ask that they truly need it. You can cook a whole Thanksgiving meal for under $40. Especially when the Turkeys go on sale for .60 cents a pound. I'd like to smoke two extra birds and sides this year for families. 

It's an awesome way to help a family out. Most of us here have an extra grill or an oven that they aren't using. This year families are going to need an extra hand.

What a great gesture, I think that’s what we will do, thank you for posting that

WeberWho

johnmitchell said:

WeberWho said:

dmourati said:

I'm thinking about how we can help support our community. These are incredibly tough times. 

https://www.shfb.org/

The last 4-5 years we make an extra Thanksgiving meal for a family in need. We don't ask for any background or details but just ask that they truly need it. You can cook a whole Thanksgiving meal for under $40. Especially when the Turkeys go on sale for .60 cents a pound. I'd like to smoke two extra birds and sides this year for families. 

It's an awesome way to help a family out. Most of us here have an extra grill or an oven that they aren't using. This year families are going to need an extra hand.

What a great gesture, I think that’s what we will do, thank you for posting that

Thank you! That's awesome!!!

I think most of us think Thanksgiving has to be this picture perfect meal. It's really not that at all. Someone who might not be able to provide for their family this year won't mind if the turkey is a tad dry, the gravy isn't made from scratch, the potatoes are from a box, and that the dessert was premade. I promise you that. 

We all like to cook. It doesn't have to be an immaculate meal like in the movies. It's the thought and gesture what makes it meaningful. In the end it feeds a family who can sit around the table and not have to worry about life for a few minutes. That's what it's all about!

TEXASBGE2018

Plans aren’t changing for us. We swap every year who we visit, either my side of the family or my wife’s. This year is her side so there will be 12 of us. We used to have around 50 on my wives side with extended family but my wife’s grandmother passed away last year so the big get togethers are done now.

thetrim

Papa Johns

Gulfcoastguy

Still waiting on my marching orders. We have my sisters large preschool and I have an industrial strength ozone generator to sanitize it before and after. There are multiple rooms as well as outdoor space. If it happens it will be on a Sunday. 

egglover73

Some old friends catching up. Finally, our reunion plans are coming into action. Since all are stuck at home, we have abundant time.

MJG

Will be interesting this year as it will be just my wife and me plus our 2 college aged daughters. I’m on call for my group that week (which will suck) and my eldest daughter will be working @ Boston Children’s Hospital on the holiday. Most likely a full turkey dinner later in the evening. 

Foghorn

Getting together with one other couple and our two adult children.  There will be 6 of us.  None of us are in college.

CornfedMA

Just immediate family. 12 healthy adults in total. Going out for the traditional morning duck hunt, then the meal outside in a tent with sides & heaters. 

northGAcock

My wife wants to drag me to her family Thanksgiving event. She comes from a large family, and there will be about 45 folks in attendance. I am working on my excuse not to go. 

TideEggHead

Like others we will be hanging with the immediate family, I'll probably cook a turkey breast and some ham. Football is always on the ticket too. Also, looking forward to duck season starting!

dmchicago

northGAcock said:

My wife wants to drag me to her family Thanksgiving event. She comes from a large family, and there will be about 45 folks in attendance. I am working on my excuse not to go. 

Here's one:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html