Big-breasted turkey

Jo Ann made super wild rice scones for our Thanksgiving breakfast.

We relaxed over coffee and scones, until we realized we needed to get started on the turkey.

We prepped the turkey.

Our turkey was too big.

The electric roaster manual claims to hold a turkey of that size.

Sometimes manuals aren't accurate.

Or they don't tell the whole truth: the roaster held the turkey...the lid just didn't close all the way.

We warmed up the oven and Jim ran to the store to buy a bigger foil roasting pan, so we could transfer the turkey to the oven.

Four to five hours later, Jo Ann and I figured out where the turkey thigh was, to poke the meat thermometer into.

Everything was basically ready at the same time.

Jo Ann had decorated the table with stuff from our kitchen and collections of napkins and candles.

Charlie brought sparkling apple cider.

Wich got to drive his new car (a '99 Beetle) to pick up his friend, Kevin, for dinner.

We stuffed ourselves on mashed potatoes, turkey, apple and sausage stuffing, brussel sprouts (for Charlie), crescent rolls, waldorf salad, and the All-American green bean dish.

Dessert was Rita's sweet potato pie, and Jo Ann's excellent apple pie.

Dessert was accompanied by Guatemalan coffee. Mmm mmm good.

Cooking together with friends is loads of fun.

Taking a walk after dinner is necessary.

Watching a favorite TV show at night with friends is a good way to finish the day.

Happy Belated Thanksgiving....