I think all the hatrackers that don't have anywhere else to go should have a Thanksgiving get-together. Well, if you DO have a place to go, you can cancel those plans if you wish to give thanks with your fellow rackers.
Would there be any interest at all in a big Hatrack Thanksgiving bash? (Preferrably somewhere in the midwest -- hey, my place could be cool )
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hmm.... I like that... Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
I might be able to join the celebration.
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
*goes to buy Turkey*
mmmm.... turkey....
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
We need some cooks, though. It would be fun to spend the whole day cooking food in preparation. Are there any loner Hatrackers (or non-family participant Hatrackers) other than Bob and me that would like to have our own little "family get-together"?
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Hmmm...I'll be at the Y, but I sort of planned on spending Thanksgiving with my aunt and uncle in Logan.
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Sorry. I do a family thing in Atlanta at that time.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Our plan is to have about a two-week-old at that time, so we probably won't want to travel.
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
There are OTHER hospitals besides the Brigham Young one. Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
PM: So you'll have your own Butterball™
By the way, I recommend buying everything pre-cooked from the local grocers or a good barbeque place.
YUMMY and a lot less work.
[ August 01, 2003, 11:30 AM: Message edited by: Bob_Scopatz ]
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
Caleb, I will take next year at my house. I love to have Thanksgiving and I didn't get to have it at all last year since I was out of town for work.
I don't think I can make it up to your place for this year's bash, unfortunately. I will have to take a miss on that. It's a great idea, though, and I'm really glad you thought of it. Maybe it will be the start of a hatrack tradition.
So please mark your calendars for ak's house (the last hatrack homely house) for Thanksgiving 2004.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Brigham Young one? Are you under the impression that I'm from/in Utah?
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
Menu for 2004 at ak's: Party starts at 1 pm CST.
Appetizers: Cheese balls with variety of crackers. French Onion dip with variety of chips. Spicy Cheese dip with tortilla chips. Mixed nuts.
Main Meal: Turkey Ham Dressing Rice Casserole Broccoli Green Bean Casserole Squash and Onions Zucchini and Tomatoes Rolls
Dessert: Chocolate Cream Pie 3 Layer yellow cake from scratch with chocolate icing Ice cream in a variety of flavors
If anyone has any special requests, I'll try to work them in.
[ August 01, 2003, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: ak ]
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
Yeah, actually, I was under that impression. I seem to remember you living close by during Endercon. Apologies for my misconception!
*feels like newbie again, revels in it*
Posted by Trogdor the Burninator (Member # 4894) on :
*burninates Caleb*
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Wow. There are some who think Pop is from Utah?
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
Pointing and laughing isn't necessary...
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
Barring any extreme family situations that would require my presence for Thanksgiving '04, count me in on aka's dinner party.
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
Yay! Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Me after overdosing on tryptophan Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Well, it isn't in the midwest, but LosCon takes place in Burbank, CA over the weekend of Thanksgiving. I think (since I will likely be there, anyway) that would be a wonderful place for a Hatrack get-together. After all, it is a science fiction convention geared toward writers and artists. I think most of us would have a good time there. I know I always do.
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
California is RIGHT OUT!
Isn't there anyone here who could use some extra family on Thanksgiving?
Posted by eslaine (Member # 5433) on :
We're crazy out here, yeah, I'll give you that.
And a nutzo economy too! And people are talking about the Terminator for Govenor! Not to mention all of the stupid state legislators that can't get together to pass a budget in time to save lives. Literally.
But California is...
Well, actually Caleb, I see your point!
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
Bob, store bought food?!?
Obviously, you've never eaten my Thanksgiving dinner.
Sacrilege, I tell you, that store bought food. Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
I will likely be doing nothing for thanksgiving (like last year). I have no idea where I will be at the time though, or what I'll be doing.
So count me as a probably .
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Caleb, count me in. Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Hey!
California is a crazy state. But it is my crazy state, and I love it. I might have to leave someday, because of the economy, but I won't like to leave, bad economy, insane politics, lunatic cults, and all.
Posted by flyby (Member # 3630) on :
Caleb, where do you live? Anywhere close to Ames, Iowa? Cuz I could maybe stop by if it were close, but otherwise, not. Because it will be right after my sister's baby, but ak, definitely considering the 2004 one. I really would come this year, but I must see my first neice!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I'm also a fantastic cook. Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
If I'm not going anywhere else, I'm in, since I live in Missouri and all that.
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
Thanksgiving '03 Attendee List:
Caleb Varns (host) Bob Scopatz (entertainment) Posable Man (psychiatric needs) Kayla & Family (music) Okay, so she didn't sign up, but she'll have to come by if so many of us are in town. Xavier (goto guy) Mackillian (prayers and ceremonial rites) flyby (token Iowegan) Fugu13 (photographer) Tabithecat (goto girl) another non-signup, but this one will definitely be coming if she's in town
Great. With a roster like this I can be confident in planning the weekend. I'm also interested in providing a Thanksgiving celebration for perhaps a few other aquaintances of mine that are sans family this year. Obviously this should also apply to any other attendees; the more the merrier! Cooking responsibilities will have to be hashed out at a later date, as I am fully incapable of planning kitchen duties in advance.
Hmm... we'll have to watch the football game, won't we?
For those who aren't aware, I am located at the exact center of the United States (eat your heart out, Thor): downtown Kansas City, Missouri. That's about a four hour drive from Ames Iowa, Fugu.
One reason for bumping this thread is to facilitate further planning of the event. Another reason is for those who haven't seen the thread yet to have an opportunity to invite themselves along to the party. We only have a few months to set this up, so let's get started.
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
*shouts*
Hey, KarlEd! Are you here? Do you want to come over for Thanksgiving?
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
*afternoon bump*
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
I'm "entertainment" eh? So, does that mean I should work up a comedy routine, or are you all just going to wait until I fall asleep and then write all over me with Magic Markers?
Posted by tabithecat (Member # 5228) on :
it will more likely be finger paint Bob Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
Yeah, fingerpainting would be nice. However I think we would all really enjoy watching you make one of your brilliantly witty posts. And you could follow that act with a little karaoke bit.
A Cappela, of course.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
rites and prayers? are we starting a cult? o_O
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
Not unless you want to babe, it's your job!
I was just tossing out duties for no reason, really.
Posted by tabithecat (Member # 5228) on :
oh how exciting a new cult...so much to do. let me know if I can help
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
Darn my loving family!! It'd be cool to do Thanksgiving with youse guys, unfortunately, I have the darn family...
Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
I have one, too, but I think I can get out of it when I tell them I'm hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for a bunch of folks who had nowhere else to go.
We definitely need an eating smiley. Maybe an eating smiley that looks like a lizard, too...
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
And an angel smilie and maybe a praying smilie. I'm thinking like those little Precious Moments figurines with the little kids that pray.
But I for one am in constant need of an angel smilie. Otherwise, no would understand what an angel I am.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Kayla, your horns are holding up that halo all crooked-like. o_O
Caleb, I will happily cook the foods. I live alone and don't get to cook for others anymore. Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Okay...figuring this out...
Thanksgiving is on the 27th this year, right?
And I need to get to KC, Missouri...
going off to mapquest. BAck in a few...
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
Just a note that Thanksgiving 2004 will be contingent on me being in the country then. Will update as the time approaches.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
This is so cool!!! KC is only 12 or so hours from College Station, TX!!!
I'm within driving distance of Caleb Varns' estate!!!
Wow
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Hmmm...this is only a few days before my Anniversary. Since Hubby started his new job today (yay!!) I doubt he'll have Thanksgiving off, but he will for sure have our Anniversary off...so our plan was to have our family Thanksgiving a few days late. Can I come? I'm a great cook. I'll even help with dishes...pwetty pweese?
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
I am so tempted to blow some savings money on a plane ticket...
I'll keep you updated as to how well my responsible frugal self holds out. When she cracks, I'll start making travel plans.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
So is this happening, Caleb? The folks that have to fly will need to book tickets, soon. And know where to fly into, dates, etc etc etc.
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