I sent DH to get some last minute items from the store yesterday, but need to go myself today to get what he forgot or got wrong. 

So.... why is this a "thing"? I realize in some households the men do most or all of the shopping and cooking (looking at you, KSA and Ken), but inevitably, it seems that THIS happens. When DH offers to do the shopping, I'm torn between wanting him to do it (good to release control now and then, right), but also realize that inevitably I'll have to go back and return/exchange/buy the stuff I wanted (that was on the list originally). I just don't get it. I try not to make a deal about it, as that certainly isn't the hill to die on, but still. It's annoying.

My mom used to make pecan pie. Loved it. But as a late teenager, I looked at calorie counts and realized what I'd been eating all those years and cut way back. I don't eat it much ever now because nothing from the store tastes like what my mom used to make.

Deez, I sure hope your visit with Justin goes well. Thinking of you. Amazing it's been since the end of May. How's he doing?

Our last day here. We got so much done here it feels really great. It doesn't feel great to think MIL might never make it back here. She certainly couldn't do it on her own like she used to do. Maybe we'll have her join us next time. But the owner's closet looks so much better, the Salvation Army got some nice donations and the trash bin got fed. Cleaned the cabinets (apparently, housekeeping doesn't look up) and DH did some touch up painting so things look much better all around. We got late check out (6 pm) so we can spend the day lounging around. Then dinner reservations at a wine tasting room/restaurant that sounds fun. Flight leaves at 10:30 now, home around 11 a.m. tomorrow.

Oh, and we got upgraded to first class the whole way! At first it was just the Seattle to Fairbanks leg, but now it's out of Lihue as well. Nice.

Hi Masters,

I hope everyone is not too crazy the day b/f Thanksgiving. I've skimmed a bit but haven't been posting much and I'm sure I'm missing a lot. So - if I don't comment on something big - I'm sorry in advance.

SB - this is another reason why we Thanksgiving alone. Been there, done that (can save for Christmas).

MikeE - take care! And was going to say that being in the doctor's/the pain of your injury/etc are enough to somewhat elevate BP. I'd see if it goes back normal, personally.

Sounds like Jay continues to crutch around...

My office is new and fancy and I have access to a (new to me) fitness center that is bigger than what I used to have. It has a lot more weights. And, for cardio the usual treadmills, elliptical (plus 1 of those AMT ones that are challenging) and even 2 stepmills, and some other stuff that I will never use (rowers/bikes).

I am another one who doesn't cook - and also it is just me and the H for the holiday. We are NOT having turkey. We are having braised short ribs with mashed sweet potatoes and green beans. They are really good and not always the easiest to find (boneless). I did get dessert - chocolate lava cakes from TJ - they have to be good right???

I have not been running much since I tripped/fell a few weeks ago. And now it's (all of a sudden) cold, and I just need to get back out there. I've been doing plenty indoors though, so that will have to do for now.

I can tell you why mistakes get made at the store (no real excuse for forgetting something that is on a list, though).  The other day Ken realized in the checkout line that he forgot Sour Cream.  He said, "Run and get a small, non-fat sour cream."  Off I went.  There were rows of choices and sizes- not to mention fat content.  The smallest was the size of an individual yogurt and then there were two more sizes up.  I guessed (incorrectly) that he wanted the middle one and not the tiny one.  He wanted the tiny one.  Oh well.     If you aren't really familiar with everything, the choices can be daunting.

Karen - Looks like its been about a week since Ken had his surgery. How is he doing? What can he do? Can he manuever stairs? I see the doctor on Monday and am making my list of questions. The surgery is set for early December but this may not work for us due to holiday vacation plans. I've been researching the medical procedures to be performed and I'm getting nervous.lol. Looking at alternatives. Do I really want to run again or walk without a limp. Hopefully the doctor will have good positive answers.

When am I ever going to learn not to get my hopes up around Justin?? It was not an easy visit and I left feeling heartbroken.

I was glad to lay eyes on him, but very sad realizing everything that he has been through these last 6 months doesn't seem to have had any positive effect on him.

Rode the Peloton for 2 30 minute classes and a 20 min recovery/reflection ride to sweat out the tears that no longer flow. The good thing is dh and I are on the same page about what we need to do going forward.

Will remain thankful he is safe for now and count all the blessings in my life.

Tramps - yes I make my own pizzelles - long standing tradition in my Italian upbringing

Erika - my dh does pretty much all the shopping and fortunately gets it right. If he's not sure about something he'll text me a pic because there are some things I don't even want if it's not exactly what I wrote down for him

My co-worker bailed on running with me in the morning, but I'm not surprised. I could tell she wasn't totally sold on the idea even tho she loves a good Thanksgiving run. No worries - I'll be up early to get in a 5k or 5 miler before work. I'll see how my legs feel in the morning after 85 minutes on the bike this afternoon.

Hi Masters,

Happy Thanksgiving Eve,

I got in early morning swims each weekday this week.  I was up so darn early it wasn't too hard to do, but since my usual YMCA pool doesn't open on Tuesday or Thursday until 7:00 AM, I had to go to the "other" Y and I don't like their pool, mostly because I can't see the darn clocks.  In contrast, I can see the clock at the deep end of my usual Y pool for about 10 yards, and the one at the shallow end when I turn, or stop.

So I was able to get in swims of 2,000 yards, 2,600 yards, and 2,750 yards, which brought me to 500,000 yards for 2023.   I've swum 214 days, which means my average swim is around 2300 yards, which is about what I would have guessed.   I've got 16 miles to go to get to my distance goal of 300 miles, and I hope to get there in early December.

We were planning to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at DS1's home tomorrow afternoon, but we were surprised to see his text yesterday announcing he had come down with Covid.  He's feeling better than he was yesterday, and fortunately it seems to be body aches, fever, and no sleep last night, so now he's exhausted.  No respiratory stuff.

So I worked half a day today and then really worked the rest of the day, cleaning things in the house that haven't been cleaned since the last time we hosted Thanksgiving dinner - at least not like that.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone

BTY

Denise-  I’m sorry.  They just don’t seem to get it sometimes.

Centex-  tomorrow will be a week since the surgery.  He’s only done a couple of steps and it isn’t easy.  That’s the only time he uses the crutches, really.  He’s good with the knee scooter and our house is good with that.  He’s cooking and doing most of the same stuff around the house he’s always done.  We got this no-rinse body wash stuff that was recommended since he really can’t shower.  He absolutely can’t get the packing around the leg/ankle wet.  He’s not taking much Advil or Tylenol but by the end of the day he feels a little pain.   We’ll know a lot more on December 1 when he goes back to the doctor.  

I was planning on doing an ez 5k this afternoon, but my PF reappeared the morning after my 5 miler the other day, and I was on a roll working on the new storage shed at the theater company and didn't want to stop. Just me and the boys; a couple ginger strays that have made the campus their home. Their ears are clipped, so they are fixed ferals. Not living up to their feral status, they greet me when I show up, mainly because I give them a bit of cat chow. Hoping to get the thing sealed up and roofed by this weekend. Weather still perfect here, slightly overcast, no wind, and mid to upper 60's.

I'm getting mentally prepared for the inquisition tomorrow, we infiltrate at 3pm PCT. Beside the pugs, another saving grace is Murry. He's the kid's paternal grandfather. I may have mentioned that he was the head accountant for the Ford motor company for a while, and has written a lot of the US international tax code. I always enjoy visiting with him. The flipside of that coin is the kid's uncle, who studied circus arts, and is a yoga instructor and life coach. He will probably share a presentation of his Burning Man adventure this year, while dressed as a 1600's jester (not at Burning Man, but at Thanksgiving dinner...). I have guilty epicaricacy of this expected exhibit, but I like him and have his back, because I relate in some corner of my mind.

Hopefully the cousins (twins, age 11) and the girl (individual, age 22) will take up most of the attention. The girl recently got an Elegoo Mars 3d resin printer and has been making models of things she's designed. It's MUCH better than the 3d printers that used melted plastic. The stuff that comes out is like a finished product, not something that needs to be sanded.

I hope everyone survives tomorrow without facing any trauma or untimely reveals! I look forward to hearing about your turkey trots, and also any races you're doing.  I don't tend to get the trots myself. Except when I haven't had dairy in a long time and then decide that eating a whole quart of ice cream is a good idea.