Originally Posted By Lisann22 You guys are making me laugh so much and trust me I can use the laughter. It's been such a rough rough year. I just want to say to those that have lost loved ones and this is your first holidays with them gone; you will get through it. I've suffered more lost in the last 5 years than I could have ever imagined. Are things the same, NO! Will they ever be the same, NO! But you will carry on and make new and different traditions, it takes time to heal, to grieve and feel ok again about doing "holiday" things but its part of the process. Just let things flow, don't be afraid to show your sorrow. I haven't made it through grace yet without crying. Your hearts will heal and your family will be stronger for it. I'll be thinking of all of you and saying a prayer for comfort, strength and peace for us all.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 <<<But this year I'm hosting at Thanksgiving potluck for all my friends who's families aren't in town (or people who just don't want to deal with their families. LOL!)>>> That's what it's all about girlie! ;> And I'm dedicating craP dip in your honor. LMAO!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 And we watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade also!!!! I'm feeling all Fiddler On The Roof-ish. Tradition! TradiTION! TRADITION!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS All of your posts brings a melocholy (sp?) tear to my eye. I have been without a stove for about 4 months now and can't seem to get the funds together to replace the darned thing. I think this year I might just take my mom out to eat. Unless something else comes along. I guess we could always call one of those "order your Thanksgiving meal now" places and pretend we cooked it, right? If everyone on LP who likes me could donate $5, I might have an additional $10 towards my fund LOL!!!!
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin I'm feeling all Tiny Tim-ish this morning...I must spread the cheer of the holiday season! "God bless us, everyone! Crap Dip all around!"
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Holidays can be so stressful. This year I'm telling the whole family, "I'm not taking any of your crab this year!"...
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb This year will be different for us (as was last year with our WDW trip). Usually it's dinner with Mom, Dad, sister and her family. Additional cast may include Aunt, uncle and step grandmother from Mom's side and/or Aunt and cousins and their family obf Dad's side. This year Mom will have her side and my sister's family. Dad will be staying in town and going to my cousin's house (assuming she didn't loose it to the Tea Fire) with his side and Kyle and I will be joining my SIL at my late husband's aunt's house. It will be the first time I've seen most of his family since his funeral in '99. My was only 3 last time we were all together.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Are you feeling crabby or crappy? Both! ROFLMAO! It's kinda fun ain't it?
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka So what is in this heinously titled dip? Crab (Krab?), cream cheese/sour cream and green onion? Do tell. I'm a-hungry for crap.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Well, my crap dip is made with REAL, FRESH crap from the San Francisco wharf. And let me tell ya most things coming out of the Bay now a days is crabby. ;> Sour cream, a bit of mayo, some green onion, garlic, salt, pepper, a dash of red pepper, paprika and white wine then baked with parmesan, cheddar cheese.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka That sounds pretty horrific, Lisann. And by horrific, I mean wonderful. Well, except for the possible e coli poisoning.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 mmm, that sounds good. I don't see Crap (capitalized) listed anywhere in the recipe though, hmm maybe it's THE secret ingredient. Elf! I love that movie. We usually watch Christmas Vacation on Thanksgiving night while making our plan for Black Friday.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Well, if you don't clean a crab well you will be guaranteed to have some crap in your dip. ;>
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy I just sat down for some down time and popped in to read all your plans. I really do have tears streaming down my face- both from laughing so hard about crap dips and because of traditions changing yet staying the same. We will not be with family on Thanksgiving. I am feeling sad about that. We are going over to our friends house and we have invited some people over so it will be ok. DH grandpa has his happy thoughts, his faith and trust. He is just waiting for his order of pixie dust so he can fly up to heaven. We believe the order will be filled soon, This has made us to be Thankful for the time we did have with him. I do work DAT (day after Thanksgiving) at 5am. That should be fun! I love being a Disney Store CM.
