I live in a magical place where Thanksgiving meals never end

The table was set and at about 3:45 yesterday afternoon Sparky's family came over for dinner. Unfortunately Sparky's work friend couldn't make it because her little girl got sick. I was bummed because I was looking forward to seeing the little tyke because she and I have something in common, we've both had open heart surgery. I had mine at age 42 and little Maria had hers before she turned 2, she was born with a heart defect that they had to correct before her heart grew any bigger than it was then. Thankfully she made it through her operation with flying colors, and she probably shed a few less tears and complained less than I did when I had my open heart surgery. I had bought her a little book and I got the stuffed animals out for her to play with but sadly she caught some snotty nosed brat's cold in day care and she couldn't come. Here's hoping my lil' surgery buddy gets well soon!

Anyway, here's the Thanksgiving day supper she missed out on:

1. Turkey

2. Dressing

3. Sweet potato casserole

4. Stuffed mushrooms

5. Chips and homemade salsa

6. Fresh cut celery, carrots, and cherry tomatoes

7. Home made dip

8. Broccoli/cauliflower salad

9. Baked butternut squash with toasted pecans and bleu cheese

10. Cooked carrots

11. Cranberries

12. Gravy

13. Brussels sprouts

14. Mashed potatoes

15. Spicy shrimp

16. Homemade bread with herbed butter

With all that food you'd think we lay off the dessert wouldn't you? Well, you'd be wrong. Here's the dessert and drink table:

1. Red velvet cake

2. Pumpkin pie

3. Pecan pie

4. Homemade banana bread

5. Homemade pecan and chocolate chip cookies

6. Fruit salad

7. Pumpkin pie cake

8. Sweet tea

9. Unsweet tea

That's Sparky's dad pouring himself some unsweet tea. I showed him the post where I used his old army picture and he wanted to thank all of you for your nice comments, especially you K. Line.

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We'll be having leftovers of that fine meal for a couple of days to come and tomorrow we go over to our friend Snad's house for Thanksgiving dinner with her and her husband, her brother Mike and his sons, and some other friends. We're looking forward to it because our friend Snad is not only a great commenter on my blog, she's also a damn fine cook and a great hostess.

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In other good news I got an email from my old college buddy who just moved to Mumbai. He told me he's fine and that he was good and far from the terrorist fray.

Have great weekend kids, and happy eating!