What are you doing for Thanksgiving?

[sudani]

I'm off to Florida. No, not on the bike. But I'm sure it will be a nice vacation no matter. Flying back to Chicago Thanksgiving night so I'll miss having the big meal, which is just fine with me. Even tho I won't be celebrating with anyone special this year, I hope that you and yours have plans to share this special day.

What are your plans for the day? Traditional meal with family and loved ones? A special ride? Or a day full of football? Tell us what you'll be doing.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

[xp8103]

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I have to split it in half so it will cook in time here:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/xp8103/Home/DSC01406.jpg :thumb

I usually top it off in the oven...

[sudani]

Maybe I will miss having that meal!!

:eat

[xp8103]

That was a 26 pound free range turkey I won in a raffle a few years ago. Was the first time I'd used the smoke pit for a turkey. I'll tell you what the most incredible surprise was, the smoked gravy that those pan drippings made. It was absolutely to DIE for.

[DarrylRi]

My family will be coming up from LA. I always do the turkey on the BBQ, and it comes out great, and usually in about 1/3 less time than in the oven.

But I also buy another turkey (surprise! they're cheaper then!) a day or two after T'giving, and cook that up in my wood smoker, then freeze it. As Nik already knows, slow smoked turkey is really delectable!

[Rpbump]

Eating turkey and all the fix'ns with my family. May all of you have a safe & happyThanksgiving. Ride Safe :eat

[xp8103]

Eating turkey and all the fix'ns with my family. May all of you have a safe & happyThanksgiving. Ride Safe :eat


I am PLANNING to store my bike this weekend..... But part of me wants to wait and ride on Thanksgiving day....

[sudani]

My family will be coming up from LA. I always do the turkey on the BBQ, and it comes out great, and usually in about 1/3 less time than in the oven.

But I also buy another turkey (surprise! they're cheaper then!) a day or two after T'giving, and cook that up in my wood smoker, then freeze it. As Nik already knows, slow smoked turkey is really delectable!

Good on you, DarrylRi. I'm thinking of buying a turkey (wish I could smoke it) when I get back in town. In past years, I would have dinner on Saturday night after my return from FL...maybe I'll do that again this year. Sounds like a plan to me! Now, I have to think of someone who would want turkey again 2 days later! :doh

[xp8103]

My family will be coming up from LA. I always do the turkey on the BBQ, and it comes out great, and usually in about 1/3 less time than in the oven.

But I also buy another turkey (surprise! they're cheaper then!) a day or two after T'giving, and cook that up in my wood smoker, then freeze it. As Nik already knows, slow smoked turkey is really delectable!

Darryl,
My smoker is actually a hybrid of sorts. If I hit it right, I get about 90 minutes or of good smoke (as told by the pink smoke ring under the skin). Last year's Christmas turkey was almost perfectly done, with about an 1/8th to 3/16ths inch ring. I have taken to brining (brine - ing) my turkey the night before. Saw Alton Brown do it - couple gallons of hot water, pound of Kosher salt and a pound of honey. Warm water dissolves all of it. Then throw in a couple bags of ice to flash cool the water. Turkey goes in. I use an old wheeled cooler that I keep for brining only (did a couple of Boston Butts that way using a molasses brine), remove, pat dry, season skin and cavity side and drop onto pit.
The early smoke really infuses the bird with flavor, then the pit slowly cooks the bird for another 3 or so hours. I put it on around 7 am (meaning I touch off the pit in the dark at about 6 am). Bird is removed around 11-noon and put on racks and into the oven to ensure 160 degrees is reached and allow drippings to collect in the pans below.

[2beers]

xp8103, would you be willing to send some pics of the pit smoker my way? I have one of the metal ones you can get at Menards but I have a hard time keeping the temp even. PM if desired.

Dang, them turkeys look yummy!! And I too will never do a turkey without brining!!

sudani beat me to the punch. I was going to start a thread like this today.

Staying home this year and having the family to our house.

:eat :laugh :love

[RJM2096]

We will be driving down with my mother-in-law to Dallas, TX to my Daughter's family. She gets to cook a thankgiving meal for the first time in her new home. They are excited.

I wish I had a motorcycle down there. I bet it will be beautiful. Maybe in a couple of years we can retire to Austin, TX and enjoy the winter Texas rides.

PS: We will be stopping at Sweetwater BBQ at St Robert in MO on Wednesday. An excellent BBQ meal.
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[The_Veg]

I'll probably be in Abilene. My best friend's dad is living there now, and my friend is living with me after the bottom fell out of his life up in Denver. It'll be us and his dad and his aunt. My friend's dad is an old-fashioned Texas kind of guy, so the food will be traditional and simple but OH-SO-delicious. That man can cook.

I also have great memories of a Thanksgiving a few years ago. At the time I was dating a Taiwanese woman, and we went to her sister and brother-in-law's house, and the extended family were there too. The meal was an interesting mix of American and Chinese. There were two turkeys, one roasted and the other smoked. There was a scattering of traditional American side-dishes, and also several interesting Chinese things. VERY tasty. After dinner most of the family retreated to a back room to play mah jong, but since I don't know how to play nor speak the language, my date and I went upstairs to the kids' playroom and amused ourselves drawing cartoons on the markerboard. She even tried to teach me a little Mandarin, including how to pronounce her real name (she used an western name in daily life). It was a great evening I'll never forget.

[xp8103]

2beers, PM sent!

[The_Veg]

I wish I had a motorcycle down there. I bet it will be beautiful. Maybe in a couple of years we can retire to Austin, TX and enjoy the winter Texas rides.

Rob, the forecast looks great so far, sunny and mild. PM me with when you'll be in town and if I'm here during any of it, maybe we can meet up for a pint.

[snoone]

Vegas Baby!!!:eat

[Newstar]

I'm hoping it warms up enough to go for a Thanksgiving ride in the morning.

The afternoon and evening will be spent with the extended family. I'm in charge of hors d'oeuvres and need to figure out what that will be.

I love thanksgiving! :eat

[KGT1200]

We were supposed to have everyone here for turkey day, but found out tonight my 88 yr. old father in law has to go in next week for possible stints for his heart; he had chest pain Monday. Good chance that open heart surgery is coming mid week if the stints don’t work out, so Thanksgiving consists of him getting through this stint thing, or at worst open heart surgery. Real tough time for my wife and family.

I had posted earlier in the year about my own Dad's heart surgery, right on a holiday 8 yrs ago. Open heart surgery the day before thanksgiving, and he never made it off the respirator. But then again, he smoked for years, and my dad-in-law never smoked, but it's got us spooked with coincidence.

Best case, we bring turkey to his house. Worse case is we eat turkey at a MN hospital.

If anybody has a special relationship with those above, put a good word in for John B. He's a great fella.


Dale

[Bob1100RTC]

I'll put a good word in for John. We went thru that with my wifes mother this spring. Luckily,God was on her side and she is still with us. I plan on drinking beer,watching football,eating like a glutton and enjoying family. I hope everyone has a great holiday.

[BubbaZanetti]

staying in the city, gonna try to make a french canadian meat pie, having diner with friends who aren't going home either.:laugh

[Visian]

first, i am going to thank God for my life, my wife and family, and for making it possible to make a living.

we're going to florida, trailering down the HP2 (or the G/SPD+ if the HP2's kickstand remains out of commission...) eating turkey on thursday, low country shrimp boil on friday, then going out and exploring the ocala national forest, trying not to get lost (too badly).

on saturday, we will enjoy watching the GATORS kick half-ass-u's ass, then back to atlanta, and back to work.

hope everyone has a good time planned. we need more good times. :nod

ian

[tessler]

Having a Parade-watching party from my office (which faces Central Park West, where the parade runs from uptown) and then heading to Queens to have dinner at my Dad's and his girlfriend's.

Yay, for one year, I don't have to cook!

[indycar]

If the seller gets the title, I'll be going to pick up my new to me R1200RT :thumb

[glennhendricks]

Son graduates from Marine boot camp on Wed before Thanksgiving. Wife, #1 son, daughter and MIL all flying to San Diego for the events.

Thanksgiving dinner at the Wild Animal Park (they do a buffet) Flying home with the new Marine on Saturday.

[indycar]

Son graduates from Marine boot camp on Wed before Thanksgiving. Wife, #1 son, daughter and MIL all flying to San Diego for the events.

Thanksgiving dinner at the Wild Animal Park (they do a buffet) Flying home with the new Marine on Saturday.

Congrats. Sounds like a sweet homecoming.

[hlothery]

I'll be spending Thanksgiving with my wife, son, daughter-in-law, and her parents in Terlingua, Tx. We will visit Big Bend on Thursday and Friday, then go to Ft. Davis on Saturday and Sunday. Can't wait to go to McDonald Observatory on Saturday night. Hope for clear skies. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

[aerialfilm1]

I'll be in Dallas for the Cowboy's game. Working not watching, unless I can sneak a peek through that little slot in the roof.

Sure hope the Starbucks out there still have those turkey sandwiches:eat

[Belquar]

As has always been the case....I will be working. Different place this year but working, nonetheless. The inmates get turkey instead of beans that day.

We will be celebrating Thanksgiving on December 6th with my family.

[Muriel]

We were supposed to have everyone here for turkey day, but found out tonight my 88 yr. old father in law has to go in next week for possible stints for his heart; he had chest pain Monday. Good chance that open heart surgery is coming mid week if the stints don’t work out, so Thanksgiving consists of him getting through this stint thing, or at worst open heart surgery. Real tough time for my wife and family.

I had posted earlier in the year about my own Dad's heart surgery, right on a holiday 8 yrs ago. Open heart surgery the day before thanksgiving, and he never made it off the respirator. But then again, he smoked for years, and my dad-in-law never smoked, but it's got us spooked with coincidence.

Best case, we bring turkey to his house. Worse case is we eat turkey at a MN hospital.

If anybody has a special relationship with those above, put a good word in for John B. He's a great fella.


Dale

I hope your father-in-law comes through this with flying colors - it's always tough to have those kinds of worries around the holidays.

Muriel

[Muriel]

And I'll be going over the river and through the woods . . . . to my brother's house in Maine. This is always a good time, including at least five kinds of pies for dessert. Oops, time for a bunch of nice, long walks to work off the calories!

Muriel

[SCQTT]

Road trip to Mom & Dad's in Columbus OH.

Way too cold to ride a bike up for me so I'll be in the truck.

I'll be able to go to Iron Pony and do some Christmas shopping for myself, maybe even stop by the AMA (they have a new killer Steve McQueen shirt I want)

[adooley]

I will be eating turkey with some good friends, watching football, and if the weather is nice, take the bike for a Thanksgiving ride along the Eastern shore of Maryland!

Y'all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

[elyotsidecar]

I'm very thankfull that my daughter offered to have it at her house.That means I don't have to.Winter is setting in fast in Michigan and my 1974 R90/6 is on it's way to the barn and the tools come out.This year,new tires,restoring the sidecar,and inspeaction of the secondary drive.Oh yea,last week I lost A side cover.There's $60.00 sitting in A ditch somewhere.And if I get all that done,I have A 1971 Honda chopper in A baskit to work on,that should be fun.I'm thankfull for riding all year rubber side down,good weather,blue skys,and smooth blacktop.:eat :drink :p

[john1691]

My son will be home from college for the first time, along with his girlfriend and 16 others, making it a bit cramped in our humble little abode. At least we won't have to run the furnace with all the bodies here! Pretty traditional meal, my wife has won local competitions for her apple pie, so we all save room for dessert.

[rinty]

We Canucks had our Thanksgiving a few weeks ago, so this weekend we're concentrating on eating, and drinking, healthy. :D

The latter might be a bit difficult, with the Grey Cup Game being played on Sunday.

Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends.

[lineman126]

I'll be working a double shift. Gotta love that holiday pay.:eat

[2BikeMike]

After the usual feast, :eat we'll watch the Titans:bow go 11-0 over Brett Farve and the Jets.:D

[tkbaker4]

After the usual feast, :eat we'll watch the Titans:bow go 11-0 over Brett Farve and the Jets.:D
You will watch that on Sunday.
On Thursday, you'll watch them go 12-0 over the Detroit Lions :D

[Catman]

I think my friend and I will go over and visit Alice at the restaurant. Of course, Alice doesn't live in the restaurant, she lives . . .

:cat

[pffog]

I think my friend and I will go over and visit Alice at the restaurant. Of course, Alice doesn't live in the restaurant, she lives . . .

:cat

You can get any thing you want at Alice's restaurant...............


A local radio station plays the full version at noon and 4, every thanksgiving.

[2BikeMike]

You will watch that on Sunday.
On Thursday, you'll watch them go 12-0 over the Detroit Lions :D

:doh

[yngswen]

We'll be having the 2nd annual "Thanksgiving for Strays"--hosting friends who have family that live elsewhere. All y'all are welcome to stop by too.
:wave

[PHMarvin]

Hi, All,
I'll be taking a nap. I'm scheduled for the graveyard shift on Thanksgiving, same on Christmas. All of you have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kool Kwanzaa, Rollicking Ramadan (yes, I know Ramadan was a couple of months ago), or a Great Whatever Floats Your Boat! Of course, all you Canadians have already had your Thanksgiving, but you can still have a Merry Christmas, etc.

[Motor31]

We will be at "home" and having turkey day dinner at the chow hall at Davis-Monthan AFB where we are staying right now.

[BANDMAN1]

Another SPECIAL DAY when the family gets together!!!!!!! Don't see them anyother day of the year. The OTHER family comes down,(60 miles) eats the fantastic meals my wife prepares and then the husband goes and sleeps on the living room floor. It is a tremendous amount of fun. However, I am thankful for having a wife like I have and a beautiful daughter now living and working in Florida. As for the rest, OH WELL.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE !!!

[ultracyclist]

Thanksgiving will be at my place this year.
It will be bitter/sweet because both my sister and I are going to try to keep my father and kid brother glued together as my mom (married to my dad for 63 years) passed away last May and TG was her favorite holiday.

I am making the family's favorite dishes and I have ordered the special cake.

I wish I could ride on TG, but it IS cold here in WI!

[AZ-J]

I buried my 54 year old brother-in-law today. Thanksgiving Day will be very low key in my house. I'll be very busy consoling my wife.

[Mark II]

I'll be taking my students on a hike to begin a 3-day camp out on the beach. MMmmmm! Love that camp food! :bluduh

[tourunigo]

As a former resident of the wonderful State of Maine and an avid participant in many great Thanksgiving meals in Portland, I wish you all the very best of family times! Although I have been back periodically for this event, I have not been for the last few years. Still try and have a little celebration on this great Canadian soil but do miss that crowded little dining room full of family and irresistible fixin's. And, to make it all so very complete: I would go down and watch my old high school (Deering High) whoop Portland High ass :whistle at their yearly final football game competition. Enjoy! -Bob

[SheRidesABeemer]

The Big Guy and I are heading to CT so that my Brother and SIL can feed us. The Big Guy is making pie tomorrow. Kiddo is at her Dad's. We'll probably pull together a turkey dinner over the weekend when the kids are home.

Hmmm, pie
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[RJM2096]

I buried my 54 year old brother-in-law today. Thanksgiving Day will be very low key in my house. I'll be very busy consoling my wife.

Sorry for your family's loss. Make it a point to toast/celebrate his life this year at the table and the following years, so it does not hang on as a permanent mornful holiday. Your wife will appreciate it. Best wishes.

[RJM2096]

I'll be taking my students on a hike to begin a 3-day camp out on the beach. MMmmmm! Love that camp food! :bluduh

I have been to China and Hong Kong and was always suprised on what we had to eat. What will you be eating on your camping trip?

[Mark II]

I have been to China and Hong Kong and was always suprised on what we had to eat. What will you be eating on your camping trip?

Not as much as needed. Standard camp food, mostly dried and instant stuff considering the hike in, but with an Asian flair. Since we left most of our camping gear back in the states, we (my wife and I) weren't nearly as prepared as we should have been. Would've been eatin' good had this been stateside.

Students showed up with everything ranging from literally nothing (sponged off other students & adults) to carry-out and cheesecake.

Here is a view of the beach.

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[xp8103]

Just like cutting taxes!

My smoke pit doing its thang about 7:15 am Thursday morning.....

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[Rpbump]

Had a great Thanksgiving, ate too much and watched too much football. Rode my bike down to Tamoka State Park Saturday to visit my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. The weather was great so A1A was the route of choice all the way down to Ormond Beach before turning back north to Tamoka State Park. Many other riders (solo and groups) were also enjoying a wonderful riding day. I hope everyone had a safe Thanksgiving.
Ride Safe :clap

[DarrylRi]

Before...

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...during...

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...and after.

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[hlothery]

I had a great time in Big Bend......the flood damage is cleared away and the Park is fully open. You can still see how high the water was, though......impressive. Ft. Davis on Saturday night was crystal clear and 35 degrees. The star party at McDonald Observatory was amazing. Got to see Jupiter and 4 of it's moons, and much more. Highly recommended (especially in the Summer!:D )