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nawlinsgurl

I just wanted to wish a happy holiday to those who celebrate. Let's not make this a political thingy!! Anyway, despite the history of the holiday, everyone does have something to be thankful for whether they realize it or not.

Me?
-My family is in good health
-My husband's not in Iraq or Africa
-I have a stable job in a truly interesting country

Besides everyone loves turkey! Anyone going out for some??? Very Happy

wolfman · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 189

I think only us Americans celebrate this holiday, nawlinsgirl. Stiil, cheers to you and yours!

By the way, you a New Orleans Saints fan?

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

I'm not American, but I will be enjoying some turkey tonight at our church where we are having a big feast. Sorry I won't go into details as I don't want to gloat. I just have to remember to wear my sweat pants tonight. Laughing

gaijinalways · Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Posts: 2279

My wife and I went out for a nice French lunch, then hit karaoke.
Happy Thankgiving to all!

moot point · Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 441

In response to "wolfman":

Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving Day but it is celebrated a month earliar than the States. It has to do with the harvesting season. You're further south so you can let your crops grow an extra month. We only have Neil Young and his October "Harvest Moon".

Enjoy your time of thanks.

Eva Pilot · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject:

I am thankful for the things I have every day, not just once a year.

JimDunlop2 · Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Posts: 2286 Location: Japan

Indeed. But since Japan has this convenient holiday in November, and since we have so many American friends, we too celebrate our Thanksgiving in November now.

Speaking of which... I am Thanksgiving STUFFED!!! We had 10 people over to our house this evening, and enjoyed a potluck feast, which had all the necessary fixins... Turkey (2 of em actually), stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, candied carrots, cucumber salad, apple pie (made from scratch), some appetizers, lots and lots of wine, and finally finished off with some freshly brewed coffee.

Then, tomorrow we get to do an encore performance with some different friends.

Life is good! Smile

wolfman · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 189

guest of Japan · Joined: 28 Feb 2003 Posts: 1601 Location: Japan

My wife and I will be enjoying a cozy Thanksgiving for two. We cheated and bought a half a turkey already cooked. She will be attempting to make an apple pie. The fridge is well stocked with beer and I splurged on a decent bottle of Pino Noir. And being that we're actually in America, I get to watch football all day.

wolfman · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 189

gaijinalways · Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Posts: 2279

Cool Guest, though for myself, I would pass on the American Football. Just call me an American ex-sports fan Cool

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nawlinsgurl · Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:24 pm Post subject:

The New Orleans Saints are ok... my heart is with DA BEARS!!!! and my Superman Mike Vick from Atlanta....but I rarely get to see games cause we don't have cable.

I came back from the States not too long ago for my first trip home in two years..and it was for a funeral. It's crazy how detached you can become from problems back home while living in Japan! I was calling for home for my Xmas ticket when I got the bad news and the odd thing is I left Japan on exactly the same day I came two years ago. I guess that's why I was really in the holiday spirit this year...

Not to change the topic of this post, but has anyone else been home and noticed that things have changed for the worse and not better? I honestly don't remember the States (well the Southern ones at that) being so scary...or have I been in Japan too long?

bshabu · Joined: 03 Apr 2003 Posts: 200 Location: Kumagaya

[quote="nawlinsgurlNot to change the topic of this post, but has anyone else been home and noticed that things have changed for the worse and not better? I honestly don't remember the States (well the Southern ones at that) being so scary...or have I been in Japan too long?[/quote]

I noticed that too. I returned home after a year of college here. I found that things changed, but I think it was just me that changed. Now after 7 years here in Japan, when I go back it sems more and more foreign to me.

Quibby84 · Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 643 Location: Japan

We live in Louisiana, and it is getting scarier by the day. Being scared of a person wearing a black trench coat is something that you HAVE to do. We dont go out after dark because the other night we were walking and saw this guy with a long black coat. Michael was immediately on guard, but I told him not to stereotype. The next morning they announced on the news that guys in all black were robbing students....and this happens like twice a week, just on campus.
So yes, much scarier, we are ready to get out of here (5 weeks left!)

wolfman · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 189