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Taken In Quartzsite Arizona Dec 7th 2015

Sunday, October 08, 2017

Our First Thanksgiving get together with almost perfect weather.

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     We had a bit of wind and rain overnight and more of that this morning until about noon. No matter we were busy here setting up the house with tables and chairs for 35 people. This is our first Canadian Thanksgiving dinner with Suzie's Family. Then the skies cleared and warmed up we were good for the rest of the day. Rose put 2-10 lb chickens in the electric roaster, and readied 15 lbs of potatoes and I heated up a 5 lb Black Forest Ham.
        In the meantime I made up some fresh Cranberry sauce with orange zest to take to my daughter's tomorrow. For that recipe you can click HERE or my recipe blog top right side bar.
fresh cranberries and orange zest, yummy !
        By noon people began arriving, bringing salads, stuffing, fruits, veggies and deserts. I began carving the chickens and put them back in the cooker to keep warm.
their 3 grand daughters were the first to Arrive,
and bean cruising around in their Caddys
         These 2 -10 lbs chickens were done so I set to carve them up.
ready to go.
getting things done.
      As people arrived the kids played outside adults got together around the house, on the deck or in the back yard. Nice to see everyone again.
Carl and Sonya from Ottawa brought some nice fall flowers
chickens ready to serve
most of us here , sorry about the blurry picture
        Now buffet style so easy with 35 people, in 2 separate rooms and 5 large tables. Chicken , Ham, creamy whipped potatoes, mixed veggies, gravy salads, buns, veggies and dip.
we had a very good selection
was so very tasty, and I tried not to overdo it
but we eating at 1 pm so have the rest of the day
to wear it off
 
4 tables in the front room as well.

         This done the the deserts came out, pumpkin pie , chocolate cream pie, tarts, cookies and fruit. was all good.  I tried a small piece of chocolate cream pie, yummy. I used to make them about 20 years ago in my restaurant.
         Now the feast was done, tidied up rinsed plates and load the dishwasher. We all back outside enjoying this perfect warm sunny afternoon.  We enjoyed conversations, played yard games and overall had a great afternoon. A few had to leave fairly early to put some of the young ones down for a nap. Suzie's brother and his son had to leave for chores at the farm, Dairy cattle need to be milked.
the Caddy's got a lot of use
everyone got a chance to go for a cruise, the batteries had to be recharged
with all this use.
what a perfect day
      Then a few of the guys were hitting golf balls back to the green, a very nice set up here in their yard.
teeing off
the green back there in front of those trees
       The the bean bag toss got into some heavy duty competition for the rest of the day.
           Now about 5:30 there was still about 20 of us here so Rose set out some cold cuts, cheeses, buns, crackers, more veggies and a bit of left over salad and pie.
all so tasty
not really to hungry, so just a light snack hit the spot
         This was done so we cleaned up the tables and dishes again, stacked all the extra chairs and tables they had borrowed from the firehall and put all the furniture back into place.
while doing this I noticed the cat "Gus" just climbing out of our car through the open window.
Wonder if he found a mouse there?
     Shortly after 7 pm most everyone headed on home and Suzie's Dad as well. House all cleaned up now we can go to our home in the driveway. Put our feet up, post this blog and relax.
What a way to end a perfect day
with a wonderful sunset
        We can relax for this evening and tomorrow we are heading up to Aurora (about 90 minutes away) to have another Thanksgiving get together with my family and all the Grands. Looking forward to see all of them as well. Should be about 15 of us if everyone makes it.
       Thanks for stopping by and hope y'all had a great fall Sunday on our Canadian Thanks Giving long weekend. And the Columbus Day long weekend in the United States.
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30 comments:

  1. Man, that is a lot of people for the meal and a lot of good fellowship. Looks like all had a great time and good foods. Now you get to repeat the foods with your family tomorrow..yum.

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    1. WE got through it just wonderfully and we all had a great time. Tomorrow all over again , with a smaller crowd.

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    1. It was a wonderful visit s nice to see everyone again.Lotsa good food too.

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  3. That was quite a feast and turned out to be a nice day for it. Your plate made me hungry.

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    1. It sure was a feast and the weather perfect as well.

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  4. Looks like agreat time was had by all...

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    1. Was so nice to get together with every one again and enjoy a lovely meal.

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  5. Wow!! What a great looking meal!! And a sunset to end the perfect day. Couldn't be any better!!!

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  6. Oh my gosh! That food was making us so hungry this morning, what a feast twice in one day! I love Chocolate cream pie, my fave. What a beautiful home to be able to have everyone sit at a table..looked like a restaurant! What I wouldn't give to have all the family together at one time..so jealous! Glad the weather was so perfect and an incredible ending to the day with that sunset!!

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    1. Thanks it is so nice to be able to do this and with perfect weather as well.

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  7. There was enough food there for a Buffet.
    Looks like you watched your intake better then I did.
    Gus might have smelt Suzie's scent in the car and went looking for her.
    Wish you both and your families a Happy Thanksgiving.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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    1. Thanks, it was a pretty good feast for 35 people, nobody went hungry thats for sure. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.

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  8. What a wonderful day for maki g lots of memories. The food looks awesome...especially the desserts. Lol
    Those kids crack me up riding in those caddys.

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    1. It sure was a wonderful day and lots more great memories as well. They sure had a lot of fun "cruising".

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  9. Sorry I forgot to wish you a happy Thanksgiving.

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    1. Thank you so much, another 5 weeks and we can enjoy another one with our American neighbours.

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  10. What a great get together. It's not easy feeding a large group like that, but when evrybody pitches in the workload lightens. A beautiful spread for a beautiful family. Happy Thanksgiving.

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    1. Thanks Peter it sure was a fun time and went real smooth.

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  11. Next year we're coming to yours... LOL ;)

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    1. Sounds like a plan at least we can get together if you are out this way.

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  12. It's so sweet that so many people are gathering together, the children are playing together, there are many big tables! cool!

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    1. Thanks Helga it is always a fun time with everyone.

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  13. Love those little caddys, look like lots of fun. Wish I had one! :c)

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    1. The Caddy's are so much fun, I was lucky to have a wagon when I was a kid.

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  14. It's great the extended family has remained close and you are able to enjoy the gatherings without having to wear name tags. The buffet looks amazing! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Thanks Jeff Suzie's family has always been close and I got to know everyone and grow up with them over the last 27 years.

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  15. I would say that that was a perfect family get together. 35 and a sit down meal. You all did good. I"m sure Suzie's Dad really enjoyed seeing everyone together in one home.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Thanks Contessa. to sure was a great time and her Dad loved it.

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