Happy 'Thanksgiving'?

[s/v Faith]

Happy....

  Thanksgiving?

First, I hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving dinner, together with loved ones. 
  Rose is a bit under the weather, so we have pretty much stayed in and had a simple dinner.

  I have spent more time in front of the television then I usually do, which is never a good idea for me.

  I have made a couple of observations.  The first is that 'thanksgiving' has officially become a holiday known as 'turkey day'.  The holiday that is 'turkey day' seems to have little or nothing to do with being thankful, but rather the opportunity to ingest the absolute maximum amount of food.  This is not just the means to an end, but rather has a distinct purpose.

  The entire purpose of 'turkey day' seems to be to prepare one to wake up well before the sun and fight and struggle with the teaming masses in competitions for various 'sale' items, that must be possessed for one to continue on in life.

  These necessities seem to consist mostly of 54" plasma televisions and video game systems targeted at making sure youth never have to go outside to experience life.  The stores are advertising openings at 5am, but according to the evening news, even that is not early enough for some who will open at 12am this morning!

  Thanksgiving?

Turkey day...

  Definitely Turkey day.

[s/v Faith]

Please do not read the proceding 'rant' and think I am not thankful.

  I am thankful for the wind, and the Still Small Voice that tells me which way to go.  I am thankful that somehow I have been shown that the ways of the world are a lie, to include the lie that says you MUST have a 45' boat or larger to enjoy life.

  I am thankful for friends, and even thankful for the difficult things in life that give me a greater appreciation for the good times.

  I am thankful that there might even be some who understand this thread....  ;D

Blessings, all.

[AdriftAtSea]

Unfortunately, the rampant commercialization of the holiday season has taken much away from the tradition of giving thanks for what is really important.  Most Americans are far too caught up in the conspicious consumption and keeping up with all the toys.  Materialism has run amok here in the US.

I am thankful for many things this year, including my family, my health, my friends—both online and off.  I hope this day finds you all well.

[Zen]

Being thankful on the Left Coast & wishing the best of life to be thankful for to all.

Birdless in CA.  8)

[Frank]

 Faith wrote

  "I am thankful for the wind, and the Still Small Voice that tells me which way to go.  I am thankful that somehow I have been shown that the ways of the world are a lie, to include the lie that says you MUST have a 45' boat or larger to enjoy life.

  I am thankful for friends, and even thankful for the difficult things in life that give me a greater appreciation for the good times."

   Here's to the 'still voices'...friends...realizing the 'lies'..the bad and good times.  I'm thankful you posted that     grog for Faith !!

[Zen]

Post thanksgiving resolution...

Screw the sales  >:(

... I'm going sailing   ;)

[Captain Smollett]

Faith,

I hear ya man.  I have been for years trying to get my (extended) family to STOP buying me useless junk I don't need for Christmas.  I am trying to simplify my life and, as in your sig, 'want what I already have.'  It's a hard battle to fight, though, going against the culture-stream.

Here's something that sums up the frustration; a message posted on another board in a thread titled "Happy Thanksgiving."

Food wise, this Thanksgiving was the absolute worst I've ever had.

It was fun to be with family that I haven't seen in awhile but the food, which is always prepared by the same relatives every time and is usually very good, was atrocious this year.

We did not have real turkey.
They picked up some cheap crappy pre-processed turkey that was so bland, not even salt or mixing it with mashed potatoes or anything else made it taste good.

Who the heck buys fake processed turkey product for Thanksgiving!?
(You either buy a real bird or don't do it at all I say)

I could tell it wasn't "real" turkey just by looking at it.
You know those cheap turkey slices you buy to put on sandwiches?
It was like that only thicker slices.
It even looked pre-sliced.
There was no stringy white or dark meat that I love cut right off the bird...just this off-white color cheap looking stuff.
Even the mashed potatoes were bland and the baked beans were too runny.
About the only things that were good was the ham they'd prepared and the store bought rolls.
Never in my life have I had a Thanksgiving dinner this bad.
Matter of fact, it all made me upset to my stomach and I feel sick right now as I type this.

One of the best things about Thanksgiving in my opinion is really good turkey and all the leftovers.
That didn't happen this year.
On a scale of 1-10, I rate this year's so called feast a 1.

As soon as my sister and I got in the car to leave, all we both did was female dog about how bad the food was this year.
Turns out she didn't like it either.
Put it this way, take the worst buffet you've ever been to and times it by ten.
It was that bad.

Oh well, at least I didn't have to pay for it.
I don't think I'll be eating with them next year.

Now I think I'll go lay down and try to digest this awful food.

(emphasis mine)

The shallowness of some people never ceases to amaze me.

Oh well.  Happy REAL Thanksgiving to you all. 

[Joe Pyrat]

Hm, we must be out of step.  We spend Thanksgiving with family and friends, and enjoy each others company.  Spouse likes to watch the Macy's parade and we, at least here where its warm, put the top down on the car and go for a ride after dinner.  The day after, we rebel against commercialism by not go shopping.  Remember, you are only playing their game if you play their game, so don't.  As Zen said, go sailing.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, may fair winds find you wherever you are.

[Captain Smollett]

Hm, we must be out of step.  We spend Thanksgiving with family and friends, and enjoy each others company.  Spouse likes to watch the Macy's parade

My sisters like to watch the parade, but this year we did not get to do Thanksgiving with the whole family; just the four of us here at home.

One thing that's sorta become a "tradition" for us, though, is watching the Dog Show.  Ever since my daughter first noticed the dogs on TV (she was about 15 months old or so), that's what we watch on Thanksgiving Day.

The Dog Show.  Yep.  I'm one of THOSE guys ...

:)  :)

[Joe Pyrat]

This year is was just me and Spouse.  Year before we had the whole fam damly and the plan is to repeat next year, but this year was a very laid back holiday.

It's funny you mentioned dog shows I started watched one a few years back and kind of got hooked.  They are amazingly entertaining to watch.  :D

[Grampian]

It's a relief to know I am not the only one who delights in watching the dog shows. ;D They are the best thing to ever come to telebishon next to Olympic Curling.  :o But the show-stopper of all is seeing that photo of you up the tree with that parrot looking in at you.  :D :D :D :D :D It is very hard to see that and not laugh.

Grog for all and fair winds...

[s/v Faith]

As seen on another forum.....;)

   

Only 364 shopping days left till Christmas....

:P

[Sails12]

thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. it beats Xmas BIGTIME.

[Frank]

  This is our thanksgiving.Guess we have a shorter growing season ;)  I'm thankful to Kurt for starting and maintaining this site..great job, Thankful to have met Craig,Rose and Peterdog this year,to have met James on Lynx in the Bahamas as well. Thankful for water/wind and Alberg's  ;) Most of all...thankful to the big guy above.This is a wonderful world with great people and beautiful scenary..Thanks to all who post here and make it a friendly and interesting site.

[Pappy Jack]

AMEN...and a grog for you.

Pappy Jack

[CapnK]

Hear, hear! :) Good on ya, Frankie. ;D Happy Thanksgiving!

[Marc]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERTONE AT SAILFAR

[s/v Monomoy]

Have a safe one and enjoy the good food of the day.  We are driving over to visit family for the day, so my wife did her part and cooked pies and truffles all day yesterday.  I think my boat may squat in the stern a little more next time I get behind the wheel.  ;D

[AdriftAtSea]

I hope all of the Sailfar crew have a Happy Thanksgiving. :)

[Tim]

Hopefully even in troubled times, we all have things to be grateful for. I know I do, and one of them is my collection of online friends here.