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Grateful for a Thanksgiving with Family!

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Real Estate Agent

http://www.myrljeffcoat.com


At my house, getting a great Thanksgiving dinner on the table is a 3 day process.  There’s a day devoted to chopping things up that will be needed in the various recipes, and the making of the Cranberry Sauce.  Add to it, the baking of pies, and getting the table set and the house in order for my large family.  
 

My family has always accused me of over-cooking on holidays.  And, this Thanksgiving isn’t likely to be any different.  I realize they may have a point.

I had to laugh when a news report, said the average Thanksgiving meal for a family of ten would be approximately $49.00 or so this year.  Who are they kidding?  I’ve had numerous trips to the grocery store, and I’m tallying up more than $300.00.  It isn’t the turkey and the ham that adds up.  It’s all those little extras. And, of course, the wine!

I’m hitting the sack early this evening but don’t want to do so without first wishing all of you and your loved ones, a Very Happy Thanksgiving!

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Comments(36)

Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is always good to see your comments on my blogs.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 25, 2015 09:54 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Myrl,

 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!

 

Nov 25, 2015 11:19 PM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Myrl

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, cheers cvc

Nov 25, 2015 11:59 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Myrl, I think that my turkey cost more than that!  Wonder where this family lives?   Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Nov 26, 2015 12:24 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat 

Hope you rest after your holiday meal is over today.

 

Nov 26, 2015 05:56 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I want to thank each and every one of you for your nice comments.  I hope your day was special!

Nov 26, 2015 11:40 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Myrl

I hope your Thanksgiving Day was a great day.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 27, 2015 12:47 PM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi Myrl-when one cooks with a lot of love like it appears you do, the meal tastes so much better

Nov 27, 2015 09:41 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I hope you have experienced a very special Thanksgiving week. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Nov 27, 2015 11:04 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Myrl, thinking you are still swimming in leftovers after cooking for three days?

Nov 28, 2015 10:50 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Myrl,

 Looking forward to reading about how your Holiday Weekend went! With all that cooking I am sure it went well. Have a good one!

Nov 29, 2015 05:53 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Myrl, 

I suspect you folks had a wonderful family Thanksgiving. I hope all is well with you.. 

Nov 29, 2015 06:56 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Well, it is time to get the best meal for your loved ones:) 

I'm glad you have a wonderful thanksgiving time with your family. 

Nov 29, 2015 03:42 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

That's what dinner cost at Lake Chalet in Oakland. $49. Kid you not, LOL. And you made a ham, too, Myrl? I think your kids might have a point, just sayin' . . ..

Nov 30, 2015 12:22 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Myrl, Well I hope you have re-cooperated from all the Thanksgiving holiday work. Have a great week. 

Nov 30, 2015 04:55 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Myrl, hope it was worth every effort and energy you put into this event, Happy Belated Thanksgiving, Endre

Nov 30, 2015 02:56 PM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Myrl

Stopped by to say hello. Have you been a good girl this season. Hope so and no coal and twigs to be found. :-)) cheers cvc

Nov 30, 2015 10:38 PM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Myrl Jeffcoat ~ I bet you had an amazing Thanksgiving! And even though it takes a few days and a few trips to the market- I am positive your family loved and appreciated the spread 

Dec 01, 2015 02:22 AM
Kimo Stowell
HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI
REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha Myrl, happy belated turkey day! Feasting well means plenty of preparation. I hope you had an enjoyable gathering, a hui hou.

Dec 01, 2015 06:39 AM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Sounds like your home smelled wonderful and was full of great food to go with the great company.  Wishing you a Delicious Holiday season.

Dec 05, 2015 07:33 AM