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Happy Thanksgiving

by John Cole|  November 26, 20152:50 pm| 57 Comments

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Dog Show at noon! Football all afternoon. It’s just me an Shawn so we said to hell with turkey and I’m going to make hot sausage sandwiches.

BTW- if you watch the dog show, my uncle’s dog that he and his wife co-own with several other owners is the award winning Papillon named Rhett.

*** Update ***

This was supposed to have posted three hours ago.

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  1. 1.

    PaulW

    November 26, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Happy Not-Turkey Day to ye then.

    My Aunt Dorothy from Kansas (yes) raises collies and does the dog shows for them. She’s won a ton of awards up and down the midwest.

    I hate to say this, but go Panthers. I hate Dallas as a team more, and I want the media fellating of Tony Romo to cease.

  2. 2.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    I’m waiting for Liverpool’s Europa league Group B match at Anfield, at home to Bordeaux. Photo on the BBC liveblog shows T-shirts hailing the new manager at ‘Pool as Der Normale Ein. Tsk, tsk. The correct translation of The Normal One is Der Normale.

  3. 3.

    Mike J

    November 26, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    @Amir Khalid: They wanted to explicitly get the “one” in there for the contrast. Don’t know why they needed German for it since Chelsea don’t use Portuguese.

  4. 4.

    max

    November 26, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Has Jim Kelly been fired yet?

    max
    [‘Now would be a good time, actually.’]

  5. 5.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    @Amir Khalid:
    If Liverpool win this match, we go on to the knockout stages. And while I’m showing off my German, in honour of manager Jürgen Klopp:
    Geh weiter, geh weiter,
    Mit Hoffnung in deinem Herzen
    Und du wirst nie allein gehen
    Du wirst nie allein gehen

  6. 6.

    Steeplejack

    November 26, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    @John Cole:

    Happy Thanksgiving to you, Cole! And thanks to you for this blog. It is for me, as I’m sure it is for many others, my home on the Web, and I appreciate all that you have done to provide this wonderful space for the snarling pack of vitriolic jackals community of like-minded individuals it has attracted.

  7. 7.

    shell

    November 26, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Having chicken myself, baked with cider and apples. But gonna try making spaetzle, for the first time in many years.

  8. 8.

    Mike J

    November 26, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    @Amir Khalid: Don’t mention the war!

  9. 9.

    Mustang Bobby

    November 26, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    I’m watching the Lions beat the snot out of the Eagles. Wow, either the Lions suddenly got really good or the Iggles suck dry green donkey hooters.

  10. 10.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    @Mike J:

    Given the historical connections between Liverpool and Germany — e.g. the Beatles used to play there before they got famous — the fans really should get the German right.

  11. 11.

    mainmata

    November 26, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Happy T-Day, Cole. As everyone knows, hot sausage was one of the foods the Wampanoag introduced to the Pilgrims and turkey wasn’t. Enjoy!

  12. 12.

    Mike J

    November 26, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    @Amir Khalid: Not just Liverpool, all of Engerland. Where do you think they get their royals from?

    After Leicester City win the league, they’re going to have a tough time getting enough players to play in Europe every week too. Their going to wind up putting the towel boy in.

  13. 13.

    Steeplejack

    November 26, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    @mainmata:

    I got yer hot Wampanoag sausage right here!

    (Sorry, it just blurted itself out.)

  14. 14.

    Steeplejack

    November 26, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    @Mike J:

    I love that Leicester City is on top. Cinderella story!

  15. 15.

    Bobby Thomson

    November 26, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    @efgoldman: as I said downstairs, the one bright spot of the Iggles shitting the bed is it brings Kelly’s departure closer. Screws up Detroit’s draft pick, though.

  16. 16.

    John Revolta

    November 26, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Happy Hot Sausage Day, ein und alles.

  17. 17.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Liverpool goal disallowed for offside. Feh.

  18. 18.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Great. Now we’re a goal down.

  19. 19.

    Mike J

    November 26, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    @Amir Khalid: No longer.

  20. 20.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    And almost immediately after Mignolet gives away a free kick and a goal by hanging on to the ball, Bordeaux give away a penalty and the equaliser.

  21. 21.

    jeffreyw

    November 26, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    …and a handful of catnip.

  22. 22.

    Srv

    November 26, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    Well, decent smoked turkey.

    But tired of frankenturkies. Where does one get wild turkey without hunting.

  23. 23.

    scav

    November 26, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    The risotto has landed, here in the middle. Happy Equivalent to all!

  24. 24.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    The lead, in first-half injury time! Yeah!

  25. 25.

    Srv

    November 26, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    I am disappointed there was no Trump balloon in the Macy’s parade. Why don’t the parades have Reagan or Ayn Rand – kids should be looking up to real Americans and not goofy and what-not.

  26. 26.

    NotMax

    November 26, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    T-Day leftover idea.

    Know how one can take leftover mashed potatoes, mix in some egg and a little flour and fry them up into pancakes?

    Same can be done with leftover stuffing. Use back of fork or spoon to slightly mash up any large pieces of stuffing. Mix with beaten egg(s) and just enough breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned, as preferred) to hold together, form into patties and fry in a little oil.

    Top with leftover turkey and gravy. Or poached egg and hollandaise. Or whatever.

  27. 27.

    Steeplejack

    November 26, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    @Amir Khalid:

    Thanks for reminder about game. Switched over from boring NFL contest.

    Awesome strike by Benteke!

  28. 28.

    rikyrah

    November 26, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving, Cole.

  29. 29.

    lamh36

    November 26, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Afternoon, finishing up some final touches, then heading out to the fam.

    turned to Dirty Dancing on VH1, just in time!

    “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”

    #happythanksgiving

  30. 30.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Did Benteke handle that ball or didn’t he?

  31. 31.

    Steeplejack

    November 26, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    @Amir Khalid:

    Disallowed anyway, so . . .

    Or are you talking about something else?

  32. 32.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    @Steeplejack:
    The Bordeaux penalty appeal, not the disallowed goal.

  33. 33.

    Glidwrith

    November 26, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    Dropping in to say happy Digestive Torpor Day to all! May the Feast flow and the Libations be plentiful.

  34. 34.

    Elliott

    November 26, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving.

    I see Betty Cracker’s posting vids:
    https://youtu.be/nX9sBv5_mQM

  35. 35.

    Hal

    November 26, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    Adele saves thanksgiving…sorry if this has already been posted.

    https://youtu.be/e2zyjbH9zzA

  36. 36.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Unless Glasgow Celtic (Susan Boyle’s team) score a winner against Ajax Amsterdam, they’re out of the Europa League knockout stage.

  37. 37.

    PurpleGirl

    November 26, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    @efgoldman: I’m assuming you’re not that involved with the game(s) because you’re playing with the granddaughter and she’s much more fun and engaging. Have a good day efgoldman and little girl (also big family members).

  38. 38.

    Felonius Monk

    November 26, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    This was supposed to have posted three hours ago.

    What, Cole? Too much tryptophan. It is turkey sausage, right? And you fell asleep.

    Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving. And, yes, thanks for the site. Broken as it is, it’s still way more interesting and entertaining than most.

  39. 39.

    schrodinger's cat

    November 26, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  40. 40.

    Amir Khalid

    November 26, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    And Liverpool win 2-1 at home to Bordeaux. ‘Pool make the knockout stage with a match to spare.
    ETA: Unfortunately, Glasgow Celtic — the other team whose song is You’ll Never Walk Alone — lose 1-2 at home to Ajax Amsterdam and go out.

  41. 41.

    Diana

    November 26, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    @Steeplejack: same!

  42. 42.

    bago

    November 26, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Yes Mr. Fawlty.

  43. 43.

    JCJ

    November 26, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    @Amir Khalid:

    Sehr schön!

  44. 44.

    GoBlue72

    November 26, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    Making hot sausage sandwiches with roommate Shawn? Is that supposed to be a code for something?

  45. 45.

    ruemara

    November 26, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    I’m actually crosseyed drunk, thanks to downing a cup or two of the vermouth. No tolerance for wine, I guess. But the cupcakes are moving forward. I just need enough sobriety to drive them to my friends.

  46. 46.

    Suezboo

    November 26, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving, Cole. Thank you for allowing me to slump and mope against the fence around your playground.

  47. 47.

    Pogonip

    November 26, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving, Americans!

    Dang furriners, if you’re in the U.S. next Thanksgiving, come to my house! I’ll give you the unique American experience of the Turkey Coma. The embarrassing pictures I take of you sprawled on my sofa, open-mouthed and drooling, can be used as proof that you did the full American thing, or my silence can be purchased at a very fair price.

    Conspiracy laws being what they are, if you wish to experience the Day After Thanksgiving at Wal-mart, I cannot loan you any weapons to defend yourself from the frenzied barbarian hordes. Weapons can, however, be purchased at Wal-mart, if you survive as far as the sporting goods counter.

  48. 48.

    Satby

    November 26, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and Shawn and the fur children John. We all are thankful you provide a fairly sane place to hang out with other folks, even if we don’t always show that appreciation.

  49. 49.

    CaseyL

    November 26, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving day to all!

    Aah, food coma: how I have missed you…

    Just got home from T-Day at a friend’s house. Great people, fantastic food (turkey, ham, about a score of sides), and I simply had no room left for pie. No room to even risk sniffing the pie. Talked to the host’s uncle, who is part owner of a local racehorse. Turns out there are a number of horse people in the family, and we have decided we’ll go en masse to the track in Spring to see the filly run.

    Also discovered the house across the street from their house has chickens: about 12 hens, all different breeds, from small banty girls to large glossy brown ladies with fancy petticoats. (No roosters; none are allowed within city limits.) So I went and made their acquaintance as well. The weather is sunny and not cold as long as you stay in the sunshine.

    A delightful day!

  50. 50.

    kc

    November 26, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    This was supposed to have posted three hours ago.

    We’ve been telling you it’s broken.

  51. 51.

    Litlebritdifrnt

    November 26, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    DH is having a Filet Mignon for TDay dinner, I already ate mine, I made a kick ass Lancashire Hot Pot and it was delicious with enough for left overs for tomorrow. Happy non-turkey day everyone.

  52. 52.

    cat copeland

    November 26, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    Happy Everything, John
    Bless U & yours. Been a fan for a long time!!!
    Miss Tunch

    Luv, cat copeland
    Sparks NV

  53. 53.

    Bobby Thomson

    November 26, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    @Srv: now that’s meta.

  54. 54.

    Bobby Thomson

    November 26, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    @Felonius Monk: the tryptophan drowsiness is a myth.

  55. 55.

    The Fat Kate Middleton

    November 26, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    @efgoldman: Had much the same experience tonight with six year old baby – absolutely manic, cartwheels, wild giggling, etc., and then … crash. Must mention, Too, I was covered with kisses and offered fervent pleas not to die. I’ll do what I can for her.

  56. 56.

    The Fat Kate Middleton

    November 26, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    I have the most wonderful photo tonight from my sister that shows what “bad, bad dogs” can do. (Pulled the turkey off the table and ran away with it.) How do I share this?

  57. 57.

    NotMax

    November 26, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    @The Fat Kate Middleton

    Upload it somewhere on the net and provide a link to it there.

    If you don’t already have someplace online where you display photos you can make use of a free service, such as Thumbsnap.

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