Happy U.S. Thanksgiving from north of the border

Just wanted to wish all of my American Cousins (I’m half American) a Happy Thanksgiving from north of the border (I think Maritime calls it “Canuckistan, LOL).
Our celebration this year was a lot more modest – just the missus and me, as I have 2 elderly parents who couldn’t make the trip to our place, our circle of friends has thinned out a bit over the last year and my two grown daughters are busy as one legged asskickers – one at college and one who has a pretty high pressure but good job about 60 km away.
Started out, wanting to do turducken but that didn’t pan out, looked for a small turkey but average size around here looks to be crossbred with a pterodactyl, so in the end got quite a nice, locally sourced chicken, which I roasted to perfection.
Did bacon wrapped baked potatoes, baked yams, French cut green beans, dressing and gravy.
Warm raisin tarts with a scoop of frozen caramel yogurt for dessert. Several different bevvies of your choice.
I hope all of you had at least half as good a meal as we did and sat down and counted your blessings - the ones that really matter.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Pat

Glad you had a good day. It was just the wife and myself too. I'm not an overly social person, especially when it comes to relative. Fortunately I don't have too many left. Good day. Ate too much and enjoyed every bit.

Happy Thanksgiving from this side of the pond - like some other US traditions, the event is now being marked by some UK folk over here.

Any excuse for a good nosh up !!!!

I have a very old and dear English friend who regularly travels to the US specifically to join in with the Thanksgiving festivities !!

Then he'll be back here for Christmas.

We had Thanksgiving dinner at the kids house. Jonathan marinated the turkey in bourbon and maple syrup, then smoked it with apple wood, and my Daughter made loaded mashed potatoes. OMG it was tasty!
We brought ham and dressing with gravy along with multiple pies and homemade fruit salad.
Kelly really outdid herself. 8)

We are still enjoying leftovers.

No matter where you live, it is always a good idea to take time to remember that we are all blessed with some good things in life. It is too easy to only focus on life's challenges.