With four and a half days left until banner hanging, I have everything done except adding borders, quilting, binding, and sewing on sleeves and labels. Well, actually, now that I'm getting a good look at this one, I see where I need to add some more "leading"--but only just a few pieces.
Yesterday morning, I shopped for Thanksgiving groceries. Andy and Jesse are coming, and we're having turkey, cornbread dressing, gravy, ham (Jesse won't eat turkey), mashed potatoes, green beans, potato rolls, tea, deep dish apple pie, and vanilla ice cream. I'll start cooking today.
I had thought we would go out for dinner, and that would have been fine with Vann. But then I got to thinking about not having the smell of baked turkey permeating the house on Thanksgiving, and I decided to cook. And then there's the matter of leftover turkey for sandwiches, salads, turkey tetrazzini, turkey soup, turkey pie. What would we eat for the next week if we didn't have leftover turkey? I think that Vann thinks I'm crazy--and I think I am too. You're welcome to weigh in on the subject if you like.
This evening, we're going to Paul and Karen's to have some of Paul's great cuisine: oyster po' boys and gumbo. Oh my! All this talk of food is making me hungry.
Daisy is going to spend Thanksgiving with us too. Lori dropped her off last night. She (Lori) is going to accompany her friend Frank to his colonoscopy today; then, after she has him safely back home, she's leaving for Little Rock, where she'll attend a Thanksgiving family reunion and see her sweet Lily.
I pray that everyone arrives at their destinations and back home again safely this holiday. I'm glad we're staying home.
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On 11/21/2007, Gayle said ...
This is spectacular! I hope you are able to post a photo of them hanging in your sanctuary. I can't believe you are quilting and cooking for Thanksgiving at the same time...I'm impressed.
:-)Happy Holidays, Gayle
On 11/21/2007, mom2fur said ...
If I didn't know better, I would swear that was stained glass! The blue in the sky is amazing!
On 11/21/2007, Debra Spincic said ...
Your banners are beautiful! Are these your design or patterns? I would love to make them too.
On 11/21/2007, Molly said ...
Sounds like your Thanksgiving is going to be fab, as does the dinner tonight! I love seafood but Mark can't eat it, allergic to shellfish. I bought a turkey breast but since Mark's mom is doing a whole turkey, we decided to cook ours next weekend when we get our tree.
I can't wait to see the finished banners, so far I'm just in awe!
On 11/21/2007, Pilgrim Patti said ...
The cake is baked and it is taking all of my will power not to sample it. Thanks again for the recipe.
Aside from a little set back with a sick kitty, I am very thankful this year. One more year with my Mom and the kitty!!
Have a wonderful celebration!! This will be my last post as Pilgrim Patti. I transform into Pixie Patti for the Christmas season. //(*_*)\\
On 11/21/2007, Sister Cage said ...
Angels banner is marvelous! Somebody ought to copy it in stained glass--which is what it looks like, as I'm sure you intended. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Vann, Andy and Jesse, Sophie and Daisy!
On 11/22/2007, May Kristin said ...
This banner is a beauty, too! I hope you will show all three hanging together! Wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
On 11/22/2007, Rian said ...
The banner is amazing, Susan. Very well done. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Vann and Sophie, too.
Hey, and I'm with ya on the turkey tetrazzini. I love that dish.
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