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Turkey Day 2008 began with a train ride into town for the 10 am Thanksgiving parade! Boo and I found a great spot along a wall that we could sit on and view the colorful floats, bands, clowns, and just people watch. After about three hours, Santa finally brought up the rear and the parade was over. By then we we
re famished! Off to find a quick bite for lunch, but nothing to heavy because we had a feast planned at 6:30pm. After walking thru some of the buildings and discovering them already decorated for Christmas, we sort of got into the holiday spirit. We spot our lunch spot, a corner hotdog stand claiming they are "real" NY beef hotdogs. We'll see. Having been to NYC for Thanksgiving back in 04, I think we'll be able to tell if the hot dogs are truly NY hotdogs or not. :) Boo swears it tastes like the dogs we had in Central Park. I on the other hand don't... but I could be comparing it to my favorite Grays Papaya hotdogs in the west village, near Washington Square instead of the regular NYC street hot dogs vendors. Either way, it was a good call for a qui
ck lunch. Boo and I each get a dog and split a diet coke. We continue walking the city, catching the sites, enjoying the distractions. After an hour, we venture back to the train station to hop back on the train and back to o
ur suburban lives. We barely have enough time to change clothes to get ready for Thanksgiving dinner. This year we opted to enjoy the holidays with about 20 friends at one of their lake houses. Everyone is bringing something to share. I've elected to bring green beans in a butter sauce and asparagus, Boo is bringing a pumpkin and a cherry pie. We head on over to the party and arrived just in time to miss the boat. Literally! We missed the afternoon boat ride around the lake. :( So we just sit on the deck and relax, taking in the views and enjoying the beautiful day. In a short while, the rest of the party arrives and the boat pulls back in. After rounds of drinks, we decide to go on a little hike to rev up our appetites. Nothing major, just a lovely rolling 2 mile stroll through the woods. About 10 of us, with fresh drinks in hand, and two golden retrievers, venture out and make it back just in time for the sun to 
set over the lake. While we were gone, the others decided to get everything ready for dinner. We came back to candle lit tables, and a buffet that could feed an army! We refreshed our drinks, gave a prayer in thanks, and began loading our plates up with turkey, ham, two types of stuffing, salad, green beans, asparagus, rolls, cranberry sauce, gravy.... and the list goes on and on... Don't get me started on the dessert! I think there was more dessert than dinner! hahhaa! We took our seat along the LOOOOOONG table and as I looked around, I couldn't help but notice what a diverse group we were. We were Irish, Mexican, Chinese, Persian, Indian, 
South African, and American. In a strange way, it reminded me of what the Pilgrims and Indians so long ago must of felt like. Different cultures enjoying each others company while sharing a dinner. Of course I am not comparing the two events, but it was very nice to see how far, we as a country, have come, and what a melting pot America really is. It was probably the most stress free Thanksgiving I have ever spent. It was nice take in the parade, sit on a deck overlooking the serene lake, taking a nice stroll in the woods, and to just sit back and relax with friends.
Turkey Day 2008 began with a train ride into town for the 10 am Thanksgiving parade! Boo and I found a great spot along a wall that we could sit on and view the colorful floats, bands, clowns, and just people watch. After about three hours, Santa finally brought up the rear and the parade was over. By then we we
re famished! Off to find a quick bite for lunch, but nothing to heavy because we had a feast planned at 6:30pm. After walking thru some of the buildings and discovering them already decorated for Christmas, we sort of got into the holiday spirit. We spot our lunch spot, a corner hotdog stand claiming they are "real" NY beef hotdogs. We'll see. Having been to NYC for Thanksgiving back in 04, I think we'll be able to tell if the hot dogs are truly NY hotdogs or not. :) Boo swears it tastes like the dogs we had in Central Park. I on the other hand don't... but I could be comparing it to my favorite Grays Papaya hotdogs in the west village, near Washington Square instead of the regular NYC street hot dogs vendors. Either way, it was a good call for a qui
ck lunch. Boo and I each get a dog and split a diet coke. We continue walking the city, catching the sites, enjoying the distractions. After an hour, we venture back to the train station to hop back on the train and back to o
ur suburban lives. We barely have enough time to change clothes to get ready for Thanksgiving dinner. This year we opted to enjoy the holidays with about 20 friends at one of their lake houses. Everyone is bringing something to share. I've elected to bring green beans in a butter sauce and asparagus, Boo is bringing a pumpkin and a cherry pie. We head on over to the party and arrived just in time to miss the boat. Literally! We missed the afternoon boat ride around the lake. :( So we just sit on the deck and relax, taking in the views and enjoying the beautiful day. In a short while, the rest of the party arrives and the boat pulls back in. After rounds of drinks, we decide to go on a little hike to rev up our appetites. Nothing major, just a lovely rolling 2 mile stroll through the woods. About 10 of us, with fresh drinks in hand, and two golden retrievers, venture out and make it back just in time for the sun to 
set over the lake. While we were gone, the others decided to get everything ready for dinner. We came back to candle lit tables, and a buffet that could feed an army! We refreshed our drinks, gave a prayer in thanks, and began loading our plates up with turkey, ham, two types of stuffing, salad, green beans, asparagus, rolls, cranberry sauce, gravy.... and the list goes on and on... Don't get me started on the dessert! I think there was more dessert than dinner! hahhaa! We took our seat along the LOOOOOONG table and as I looked around, I couldn't help but notice what a diverse group we were. We were Irish, Mexican, Chinese, Persian, Indian, 
South African, and American. In a strange way, it reminded me of what the Pilgrims and Indians so long ago must of felt like. Different cultures enjoying each others company while sharing a dinner. Of course I am not comparing the two events, but it was very nice to see how far, we as a country, have come, and what a melting pot America really is. It was probably the most stress free Thanksgiving I have ever spent. It was nice take in the parade, sit on a deck overlooking the serene lake, taking a nice stroll in the woods, and to just sit back and relax with friends.
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