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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Haha, I'm so not traditional. I've stuffed many a turkey but I've also made tamales, gourmet pizza, antipasto, prime rib and cioppino. Are the drinks the same? That's the real question

Nov 18, 2018 06:57 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Most things are tradition, with an occasional twist as we have 2 vegetarians family members.  Tal about Boringgggggggggg.

Nov 18, 2018 06:42 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Thanksgiving is more than just a meal if you're fortunate.

Nov 18, 2018 07:32 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Karen,

Our family had to have a meat dish for my father in law who did not like turkey.  We are on our own this year.  We are home for the first time in many years.  We are going to take a long walk on the beach and grill lobsters for dinner.  No major cooking, and no fuss.  A

Nov 18, 2018 07:01 AM
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
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We started adding Salmon a few years ago, but it's mostly the same. I did do a duck a few years back.  But the staples are a must. 

Nov 18, 2018 06:51 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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No... it depends on where I'm invited for Thanksgiving. I do prepare the same for each Christmas Eve and look forward to it and like that I can depend enjoying the same thing each year.

Nov 18, 2018 06:43 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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This should be the year you offer to fry the Turkey. I have always wanted to try a Fried Turkey but no one seems to want to take it on. I hear it is quite good! You got this Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 305-3231556

Nov 18, 2018 08:14 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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There's always turkey, dressing and oyster casserole. Other than that, the menu changes, depending upon our moods when planning it! Sometimes turducken, sometimes seafood...

Nov 18, 2018 06:46 AM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
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Well, lets have Thanksgiving at your place, and you'll be the cook! 🤪

Nov 18, 2018 06:43 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
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Not the same, we always change it around. 

Nov 18, 2018 01:30 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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      We eat Thanksgiving dinner at upscale fancy hotels, where they serve a variety of meats.  This year we are at Wakulla Springs Lodge.   The requisite Turkey will be served, but also Prime Rib, Fried Shrimp, and more.

 

Nov 18, 2018 10:40 AM
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Anthony Kirlew
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Growing up it was a tradition with my maternal grandparents as my others lived out of town. 

For me, I would rather just serve at a local soup kitchen to help those who will really appreciate it. I think so many Americans take what we have for granted, but those in true need seem truly grateful when they can get a hot meal a few times a year.

Nov 18, 2018 10:02 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I go to a buffet each year.  Usually change up the restaurant though.  This year we're going to an Italian restaurant that has an Italian buffet, plus the turkey stuff, AND BAR-B-QUE!  I'm a happy camper if I get BBQ ribs on turkey day.  Forget the turkey, I had that two nights ago.

Nov 18, 2018 09:17 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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I do not do Thanksgiving these days  If I did, the meal could be anything. And it usually was back int he days when I did Thanksgiving. 

Nov 18, 2018 08:44 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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My family sticks with tradition.

Nov 18, 2018 07:58 AM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
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Why change tradition?  Although, it is interesting to note all the different ways stuffing is made across the country.

Nov 18, 2018 07:30 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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It varies.

Nov 18, 2018 07:25 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
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No, as I celebrate it with different sides of my family or even with friends from year to year, it's most always different.

Many years it was just my bride and I and we did take out and celebrated picnic style at home just the two of us.

Nov 18, 2018 07:23 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
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I live really razor close to the New Brunswick Canadian border. And if you don't secure your Tom Turkey early, they are all heading across the border into the land of the red maple leaf. It will mean ham or other meat or a vegetarian Thanksgiving for you this holiday. 

Nov 18, 2018 07:22 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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Over the years, I heard others do briskets, leg of lambs, Goose and ? and wondered... only to eat my traditional dinner and be glad in it. Today, I prefer the variety if I can get it. I also don't wait to get it once a year either

Nov 18, 2018 07:22 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Turkey remains king on Thanksgiving but ham occasionally finds a place along side it!

Nov 18, 2018 07:14 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
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Some items that we consider special never get boring enjoying them just once a year BUT we do switch up between ham and turkey.

Nov 18, 2018 07:01 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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I think pretty much the same meal. Turkey, squash, corn, stuffing, cranberry. The things that seem to change are the desserts.

Nov 18, 2018 02:49 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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I like to add something new or a little different every year. Have asked kids to make something of their choice.

Nov 18, 2018 01:52 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
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No, we switch it up. It depends on who will be around and whose house we will be at. This year is turkey, but we've done duck, fish, lamb, whatever. A few times we smoked the turkey, other times we put it in the oven. The sides change as well! 

Nov 18, 2018 11:26 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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It is just assumed that everyone likes what they had last year if you don't say anything. I just eat what I like.

Nov 18, 2018 11:19 AM
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Barbara Todaro
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basically, we have Turkey and one Italian dish...usually lasagna.... Rice pilaf and choreg are from the Armenian side of the family.... and this year I'm making Hannah Williams cranberry raspberry sauce.... I hope it gels!!! 

Nov 18, 2018 10:58 AM
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Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
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I love this.

Oh, almost forgot that you asked a question (your last sentence was so good.)

We have only mixed it up once. We went to buy the turkey at 6 pm (the night before) and found that none of the stores had any available. Luckily, a colleague had sent us a box of Omaha Steaks and twice baked mashed potatoes. I will always have fond memories of that guy- he saved our holiday.

Nov 18, 2018 08:47 AM
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Gita Bantwal
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No.

Nov 18, 2018 07:58 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Nope it varies some every year and with different recipes for certain dishes

Nov 18, 2018 10:06 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope.

Nov 18, 2018 10:01 AM
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Bob Crane
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No, my wife makes a new meal every year.

Nov 18, 2018 06:26 PM
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Susan Emo
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I'm the cook and Hostess so they eat what I decide to create and I switch it up.  This year I actually went traditional to everyones surprise!  I don't like turkey myself and when I do prepare it is usually brined or fried or spatchcocked or rolled or even one year as a Turkey Wellington.  I like the other birds and have served them all.  Life is too short to stick to the same old same old. :)

Nov 18, 2018 06:04 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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Turkey is a tradition, and aside from hitting the buffett for one year my mother could not cook. It stays the same. She likes to have the big family over and her running the show

Nov 18, 2018 03:07 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
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Somethings have seldom varied others have certain dishes seem to be more in line as a MUST HAVE

Nov 23, 2018 02:01 PM
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Sharon Altier
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One side of the family celebrates on the Saturday after the holiday.  I was cooking, so I thought everyone would be sick of turkey, so I did an italian dinner with lasagna, garlic bread, italian beef, etc.,  I learned from mistake when everyone told me they didn't get leftovers from their turkey day and were looking forward to having turkey again.  

Nov 18, 2018 07:15 PM
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Sam Shueh
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Many people are running away not to have same routine. Those who have to cook and those who have to clean up.....

Nov 18, 2018 03:19 PM
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William Feela
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Baically yes

Nov 21, 2018 07:40 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sometimes it isn't about the food, it is about the company that is involved! 

Nov 21, 2018 09:15 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
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I love Thanksgiving. My mama's dressing is to die for and I get it twice a year.

Nov 19, 2018 10:17 PM
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
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Yes ... pretty much the same menu everytime.  Desserts may be changed up a bit.  Luckily, the menu contains favorites of mine and I enjoy and look forward to seeing them on our table!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Karen!

Gene

Nov 19, 2018 09:57 AM
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Gabe Sanders
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Stuart Florida Real Estate

The main dish is the same, but everything else is open to change and often does.

Nov 19, 2018 05:39 AM
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Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
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Our family seems to like a more traditional meal with a variety of sides that change it up quite a bit. 

Nov 18, 2018 11:01 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Yes, with "Russian" flavor. :)

I was in some Chinese restaurant and it was a note in menu :" Chinese food with Latin flavor: 

Nov 18, 2018 10:14 PM
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Valeria Mola
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No changing in our. 

Nov 18, 2018 09:51 PM