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Thanks, it is finally over.

Zmokin
Zmokin Posts: 1,938
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Sometimes I wonder why I volunteer to host Turkey day.
Oh, don't get me wrong, I enjoy cooking and pulling out the china and silverware, but that last hour before serving,gets so hectic, and by the time the meal is served, my appetite is gone, even though the only thing I've had to eat since getting up is the gizzard and couple of chips with some 10 layer dip.  Then, when I'm feeling totally exhausted it's time to dish up as much as possible for family to take home with them, put the rest away in the fridge, and start doing multiple loads of hand washing dishes that can't be run in the dishwasher.

So, now that I finally can pour myself a good cocktail, sit back and relax, I can finally give thanks the day is almost over. 

And the forecast is for a 4 day storm starting tomorrow night, so that means Friday AM, gotta get out and set-up the outdoor Xmas lights.  Then the rest of the weekend can be spent decorating the inside for Xmas.
Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
 and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • loveTheEgg
    loveTheEgg Posts: 573
    I feel the same way! By the time I set down to eat.... I Don't want to eat. But I'm still thankful
    Brandon, MS
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Same here. Wouldn't change it though. ;)
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Yep, I'm about to crash here.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    It's a lot of work; hosting, getting the house ready, doing the shopping, food prep, clean up etc...

    I wouldn't want to do it every week to this extent; but I will never give up doing thanksgiving as long as I'm able :)
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    @Zmokin‌ I hear you. Setting up the extra tables, bringing up the extra chairs, and everything you said I agree with. Now that the wife are the only two in the house, whenTt-day comes and population spikes to 18, I just about go out of my mind. But then, once the platters are being passed around, and I look to my right and see both my parents, and to my left and see both my wife's parents and further down the table see the rest of the family, it is all worth it.
    Like @Hapster‌ said -"I will never give up doing thanksgiving as long as I am able.
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    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Yep, we had 21 from noon to 10. Lots of work but like @hapster‌ we will carry on.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • jcaspary
    jcaspary Posts: 1,479
    I agree with everyone.  It's a lot of work but a lot of fun.  It's good to see the family together all at once.  Doesn't happen enough.
    XL BGE, LG BGE, and a hunger to grill everything in sight!!!
    Joe- Strongsville, OH
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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
    I didn't host this year, and I had a great time watching my little ones running around. Even my little giant, my 7 month old in 18 mon gear, was letting people hold her and having a good time. Funny to have people give me my daughter back because their arms hurt lol!
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    edited November 2014
    I know what you mean...sometimes it feels too much like work!  I try to relax though and the family all pitches in.  I am hosting on Saturday but I only have to worry about turkey + gravy.  We eat on fine china. 
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    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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