Title: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: monkey on November 23, 2006, 10:45:46 am
Have a great Thanksgiving day. ;D
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: chop456 on November 23, 2006, 11:00:16 am
Thanks. :)
I'm working this morning and will get home around 9am, sleep for a couple of hours then start cooking while watching three unspectacular NFL matchups. I also plan on achieving new heights in drunkenness. ;D
There was a story on National Public Radio last year that said a (small) number of people in the U.K. celebrated Thanksgiving with all the traditional foodstuffs, etc. Any truth to this? I suspect the people in question were ex-pats or U.S. military stationed there and the reporters simply hadn't done their homework. ;D
I'm working this morning and will get home around 9am, sleep for a couple of hours then start cooking while watching three unspectacular NFL matchups. I also plan on achieving new heights in drunkenness. ;D
There was a story on National Public Radio last year that said a (small) number of people in the U.K. celebrated Thanksgiving with all the traditional foodstuffs, etc. Any truth to this? I suspect the people in question were ex-pats or U.S. military stationed there and the reporters simply hadn't done their homework. ;D
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: oldtimer on November 23, 2006, 11:12:37 am
Some truth - yes. My sister-in-law is American (living in the UK) and this Sunday all of her relatives through marriage (i.e. the Brits) will be gathering to celebrate with her. All of the traditional fayre will be on offer.
It has become a much enjoyed part of family llife for us all. Enjoy your day.
It has become a much enjoyed part of family llife for us all. Enjoy your day.
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: Nobby Diesel on November 23, 2006, 11:19:09 am
Not been a tradition , up until now.
I too will adopt the celebration of Thanksgiving and attempt to reach a level of drunkeness previously mentioned!
Have a great day everyone who is celebrating>
I too will adopt the celebration of Thanksgiving and attempt to reach a level of drunkeness previously mentioned!
Have a great day everyone who is celebrating>
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: Andy Zarse on November 23, 2006, 02:04:06 pm
What is all this Thanksgiving business? Giving thanks for what?
Anyway, I hope it's not as dreary and dull as Christmas bloody day. If it is then you Yanks have my utmost sympathy. God I hate bloody christmas...
Anyway, I hope it's not as dreary and dull as Christmas bloody day. If it is then you Yanks have my utmost sympathy. God I hate bloody christmas...
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: oldtimer on November 23, 2006, 02:09:37 pm
What is all this Thanksgiving business? Giving thanks for what?
http://www.birthdayexpress.com/bexpress/planning/Thanksgiving.asp
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: Andy Zarse on November 23, 2006, 02:27:04 pm
So it's Harvest Festival then? Big deal. >:(
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: monkey on November 23, 2006, 02:32:55 pm
So it's Harvest Festival then? Big deal. >:(
No its a pi+s up.... ;D
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: chop456 on November 23, 2006, 02:34:50 pm
In fairness, it involves at least a day off work, a 4-day weekend for most adults and all schoolkids, and lots of food and booze. What's not to like? ;D
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: monkey on November 23, 2006, 02:42:02 pm
Exactly ;D
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: Lorry on November 23, 2006, 02:51:09 pm
Anyway, I hope it's not as dreary and dull as Christmas bloody day. If it is then you Yanks have my utmost sympathy. God I hate bloody christmas...
You're doing something wrong if you remember christmas dayTitle: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: Boorish Grobian on November 23, 2006, 04:54:26 pm
Like Chop, planning on getting legless and watching bad NFL games (Miami and Detroit? There's a heart stopper ::))
Funniest Thanksgiving Day story I've heard came from a ex-pat I know. He and his wife were in China a few years ago visiting her relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday. Her father asked what the deal was with Thanksgiving and Richard replied it was this Yank holiday where everyone gets drunk, watches football, and eats a Turkey. Ying's father said "We don't have turkey's here"
Richard and Ying go to visit some other relatives, return to Ying's parents a few days later on Thanksgiving where Ying's Dad produced a big Turkey for dinner. A puzzled Richard said "I thought you didn't have Turkey's?" Ying's father replied "We don't" Richard "Well where did you get that?"
Ying's father "The Zoo!"
Fax
Funniest Thanksgiving Day story I've heard came from a ex-pat I know. He and his wife were in China a few years ago visiting her relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday. Her father asked what the deal was with Thanksgiving and Richard replied it was this Yank holiday where everyone gets drunk, watches football, and eats a Turkey. Ying's father said "We don't have turkey's here"
Richard and Ying go to visit some other relatives, return to Ying's parents a few days later on Thanksgiving where Ying's Dad produced a big Turkey for dinner. A puzzled Richard said "I thought you didn't have Turkey's?" Ying's father replied "We don't" Richard "Well where did you get that?"
Ying's father "The Zoo!"
Fax
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: termietermite on November 23, 2006, 05:06:44 pm
;D ;D
The fields round here are full of them at the moment (turkeys). Did wonder if I should kidnap a couple for JPC in June.
The fields round here are full of them at the moment (turkeys). Did wonder if I should kidnap a couple for JPC in June.
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: Boorish Grobian on November 23, 2006, 05:13:55 pm
We also haven't plenty of the buggers running around.
Have to keep a eye out for them (along with Bambi) on the bike, they don't set any speed records crossing the road.
Interesting new trend is deep frying them rather than baking. I've had some baked turkey that was about as digestable as my hiking boots. Deep fried is fantastic, but can be a bit dangerous. Folks originally used home made deep fryers constructed from beer kegs. They now sell proper equipment for doing this.
Fax
Have to keep a eye out for them (along with Bambi) on the bike, they don't set any speed records crossing the road.
Interesting new trend is deep frying them rather than baking. I've had some baked turkey that was about as digestable as my hiking boots. Deep fried is fantastic, but can be a bit dangerous. Folks originally used home made deep fryers constructed from beer kegs. They now sell proper equipment for doing this.
Fax
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: chop456 on November 23, 2006, 05:38:59 pm
This is the 11th year I've fried mine. I know that the Florida guys did one at Team JPC HQ at Le Mans, also. Great stuff if you're careful. Not so good if a squirrel or a cat fall in. ;D
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: oldtimer on November 23, 2006, 05:44:29 pm
So it's Harvest Festival then? Big deal. >:(
You asked the question. Can't help it if you are disapppointed by the answer.
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: amazing 1 on November 23, 2006, 07:31:33 pm
"Well where did you get that?"
Ying's father "The Zoo!"
Too Funny.Ying's father "The Zoo!"
You should remind him turkeys do not have pink feathers.
Just getting ready to drop the bird in the fryer as we speak.
I think Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and give thanks for all we have.
Good friends,family,Plentiful bounty,and BEER! ;D
Happy Thanksgiving to all my good friends. ;)
In traditional redneck fashion as Idrop the bird.
I say "Hey Yall Watch This".
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: Paddy_NL on November 23, 2006, 07:32:37 pm
Have a good time guys 8)
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: wadespeed1 on November 23, 2006, 11:57:55 pm
Well said amazing 1. I think that sums it up quite well.
Thanksgiving means family, friends, food, football, and bourbon. The best Holiday going as far as I'm concerned.
Here's to everyone that takes a moment to appreciate life and those that make it interesting.
Thanksgiving means family, friends, food, football, and bourbon. The best Holiday going as far as I'm concerned.
Here's to everyone that takes a moment to appreciate life and those that make it interesting.
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: Andy Zarse on November 24, 2006, 07:28:42 pm
So it's Harvest Festival then? Big deal. >:(
You asked the question. Can't help it if you are disapppointed by the answer.
I know O/T but it's just like all these other so-called festivals. I mean, take Easter for example, WTF is that all about? Just because some bloke with a beard got nailed to a cross 2000 years ago they give you a Bank Holiday (good) but shut the f**k*ng pub an hour early on the sunday night (bad). What a con! Oh, and big deal.
Title: Re: To all our friends across the pond
Post by: termietermite on November 26, 2006, 12:11:03 pm
Andy you are just going to love our newest member! :laugh:
(Tip, you'll find him under F in the members' list)
(Tip, you'll find him under F in the members' list)
