Pre-Turkey Day Crazies and Thankfulness

Tuesday I had to o home early because I got allergic to my office.  After lunch I started sneezing in long uninterruptable streaches.  At 1:30 I went home.  Traffic. Was. Terrible.  Both on and off freeway.  It took over an hour for me to get home.  I took a long nap until dinner.

At T minus 6 hours to T-day I decided to start Part I:  The gianormous cheesecake.  As I started to make the crust...and was incredibly relieved I started early.  I made the mistake of not vetting the ingredients in the store.  It had and/or-soybean-oil.  With N's allergies, the graham crackers were no longer viable.  I went to three stores looking for a non-standard brand of graham crackers.  And yes going to the store 6 hours before T-day is as frightening as it sounds.  Luckily it was the last drama of the night and the 3 lb cheesecake was made, cooled and chilled that night.

T-day: I went to the large clan gathering of N's family.  Had turkey, sampled about 10 side dishes and  desserts.  Saw this really cool whipped cream dispenser I may have to get.  The Cheesecake was received well, but I think I'm on the hook for both normal and pumpkin cheesecake the next time.

T-day Part II: Fowl Replay.  Since my bro and cousin are stopping by Friday I plan on making my own turkey dinner.  I have three starches adn   I need to start the brine soon.

I am thankful for my mighty good man of a husband, for my friends who keep me in check with reality, N's family for welcoming me into their fold, my own family - I love you, my improving health, my country, and all my LJ friends for listening to my meandering entries.