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Post by Richard on Nov 24, 2005 8:53:18 GMT
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Post by roger on Nov 24, 2005 10:10:58 GMT
My best wishes to all our American friends for a good Thanksgiving Day. Roger |
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Post by fusilier23 on Nov 24, 2005 11:34:26 GMT
It is indeed that day here when we slice into our turkey and give thanks for what has gone before.  This is, alas, the only time in my area when the choirs from all the houses of worship amalgamate to sing as the leaders of the local clergy alliance offer their thanks and messages.  There is certainly something inspiring about 90 singers marching up the aisle raising their voices in "Come, Ye Thankful People Come!" and ending with "God Bless America!" We're going to be hosting 17 people today,  alas, minus my aunt, who passed away this summer, :(but she was a physical wreck the past two years. It should be good. And BTW, while we're all celebrating, let's not forget the soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who will be celebrating this year on the peaks of Afghanistan and in the desert of Iraq, giving some other folks something to be thankful for: their freedom.  I saw this morning that the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry will be celebrating in one of Saddam's old palaces with turkey, prime rib, and whole roasted pigs, but I'm sure they'd give it up in a minute to be home.  |
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Post by Joe on Nov 25, 2005 4:06:17 GMT
My family and I had a very nice Thanksgiving, thank you guys. The weather here in PA is very cold with wintry snow showers much of the day Thurs...had a few inches to shovel! I see that Britain is shivering too Steven, sounded like you had a nice gathering! Sorry to hear of your aunt, who just passed away. For many Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on God's blessings. My thoughts and prayers turn to our US servicemen and women round the world; using their unstinting bravery to promote freedom to those who have none. That's something to be thankful for. |
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There is certainly something inspiring about 90 singers marching up the aisle raising their voices in "Come, Ye Thankful People Come!" and ending with "God Bless America!" 
alas, minus my aunt, who passed away this summer, :(but she was a physical wreck the past two years. It should be good.
I saw this morning that the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry will be celebrating in one of Saddam's old palaces with turkey, prime rib, and whole roasted pigs, but I'm sure they'd give it up in a minute to be home. 
