Okay it’s Wednesday, what final things do you have to do to prepare for Thanksgiving?

[VespertineIconoclast]

Thank goodness, I have all the food bought, prepared, and waiting to be cooked. But, I have to finish cleaning up the house – my least favorite task.... x( So, what are your last minute preparations for Thanksgiving? :)

[taterguy]

1. Tracking down my copy of the Last Waltz

That's about it

[VespertineIconoclast]

4. Good times!

No pre-holiday stress then, right? :)

[KG]

2. it's here already?

whoa!

[VespertineIconoclast]

5. I know!

Thanksgiving is breathing down our necks!

[seemunkee]

3. Airport pickup

My son and uncle are coming in at noon. Need to open up the trundle for my uncle. Also need to set up the guest room for my brother for tomorrow.

[VespertineIconoclast]

7. Watch out for airport madness.

Anytime I have to pickup someone from the airport during the holidays I cringe. It seems like everyone forgets the rules of the road and drives however the hell they feel like driving! :scared:

Enjoy the time with your family though. :)

[seemunkee]

38. It was surprisingly easy

plenty of parking, flights on time, no lost luggage.

[VespertineIconoclast]

44. Fantastic!

:thumbsup:

[havocmom]

6. Thaw out the apple pie filling I made with our first apple harvest

Make the pies (one apple, one blueberry- Havocdad seems to be part bear and LOVES his berries)

Bring some champagn up from the cellar to chill in the fridge.

Oh, is there supposed to be anything else for supper tomorrow? Hmmm, I have lots of cheese... ;)

[VespertineIconoclast]

9. Fresh apple pies...

delicious! :9 My family leans more towards sweet potato pie for Thanksgiving. It was a nightmare trying to get all the strings out, but the end product makes the hellish preparation worth it. A little bubbly for the adults is always a plus!

And who needs supper when you can eat cheese for Thanksgiving. :P

[livetohike]

8. Not last minute - I'm just starting, but shopping is complete

Today I will bake the pies (pumpkin and apple), make the cranberry sauce, and cook the yams in preparation for making candied yams tomorrow.

There will only be three of us, but I still have to make a feast :-).

[VespertineIconoclast]

14. A feast for three sounds good to me.

It translates into more holiday leftovers to go around. ;) I do prefer smaller holiday gatherings a little more than larger ones if I can have it -- less stress for all.

[radfringe]

10. we're going to neighbor's for T-day dinner

but I have to make creampuffs tonight to bring for dessert...

We'll be having our own turkey dinner on Saturday - so my pre-dinner cooking day is friday - prep the turkey, prep the stuffing (2 kinds), make a cheesecake...

[VespertineIconoclast]

15. What a busy holiday for you!

At least for the first dinner you only have to prepare one dish. But, your Saturday feast --! :o Will you be the only preparer?

[radfringe]

17. yep, I will be doing all the cooking

my choice - I can't function in the kitchen with someone hovering over me

[VespertineIconoclast]

20. LOL!

:D I'm actually quite similar myself.... ;) Good luck with Saturday!

[cwydro]

11. Just got to get some odds and ends and

get through this workday. Need to clean the kitchen up and try and get a headstart on tomorrow.

[VespertineIconoclast]

19. It's all about laying down the groundwork...

so that everything runs smoothly for Thanksgiving. :)

[Divameow77]

12. I'm cleaning

and baking a pumpkin pie... a Paula Dean recipe... better get some butter :-)

[VespertineIconoclast]

21. A fellow house cleaner.

I'm also baking right now -- sweet potato pie though. :)

[azmouse]

13. I'm baking a pumpkin pie and some oatmeal cookies

and doing some housecleaning.

[VespertineIconoclast]

22. I adore fresh oatmeal cookies.

I love the way baking goods fill the air with their wonderful aromas. :)

[scarlet_owl]

16. I have to finish cleaning.

Everything else waits until tomorrow.

[VespertineIconoclast]

23. Plan your work.

Work your plan. :)

[derby378]

18. I'm hoping to bake pumpkin pies...

Some to surprise DUers with, some to give to homeless shelters.

[VespertineIconoclast]

24. That's very generous of you.

I hope that you can do as you plan. :)

[Drum]

25. Procure a few bottles of the Beaujolais Nouveau!!!

:P

[VespertineIconoclast]

27. Huzzah!

:D

[av8rdave]

26. Drive to Galveston

[VespertineIconoclast]

28. Hopefully, that's close to where you live.

Thanksgiving traffic is no fun.

[miss_american_pie]

29. We have to paint the kitchen

but we're hosting Thanksgiving on Saturday. :hi:

[VespertineIconoclast]

30. Painting any room in the house can be quite a task.

Good luck to you for your Saturday dinner. :hi:

[bicentennial_baby]

31. Oh, just the shopping and cooking

:D

[VespertineIconoclast]

32. I hope that you're getting a little help with both.

:hi:

[bicentennial_baby]

35. Actually, lots and lots of help!

The Mr and I are a cooking team :D

:hi:

[VespertineIconoclast]

48. A little help goes a long way...

but, if you're getting lots of help the more the better. :hi: AND you got the Mr. to help... :thumbsup:

[Dastard Stepchild]

46. Figure out what to bring as a gift....

For the fine hosts that are actually doing the cooking for me!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. I just have to make my pumpkin pies today.......

Since we're going to our younger daughter's place tomorrow!

My recipe makes three pies, and I will take two of them for the party...

The other one stays here......for me and my husband! :bounce: :bounce:

[VespertineIconoclast]

34. Smart lady!

Going to your daughter's house for Thanksgiving AND saving one pie for yourself and husband. ;) Since, everyone is coming over here I have to hide one of my pies to ensure that I get a chance to taste what I spent time creating.

[Left Is Write]

36. First I have to procrastinate some more.

[tigereye]

40. that's about right

I should be upstairs vacuuming right now....

we don't cook til tomorrow....

[VespertineIconoclast]

49. Nothing wrong with a little procrastination.

;)

[mike_c]

37. nothing....

No plans for tomorrow.

[VespertineIconoclast]

50. No stress.

Good stuff -- just a little bit of relaxing for the next few days. :)

[femmocrat]

39. I'll do it all tomorrow.... too tired tonight.....

there's plenty of time in the morning....

[VespertineIconoclast]

52. ...how early in the morning?

Get rest tonight and start bright and early tomorrow -- nothing wrong with that.

[bertha katzenengel]

41. clean the kitchen, wash potatoes & carrots

Tomorrow all I have to do is cut the veg, brown the pot roast, throw it and the veg into the crock pot, and bake the low fat pumpkin spice cake.

Happy TG, Iconoclast :hi:

[VespertineIconoclast]

53. Thanks bertha!

Happy TG to you too. :hi: Your dinner menu sounds delicious -- I like a good pot roast. :)

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

42. I still have to clean my house, but I'll get it done.

I told my sister not to bring the white gloves over. This will definitely be a "whisk and a promise" job.

I just can't get into Thanksgiving right now. I think it's the weather. It's too damn warm right now in Chicago. They're predicting temps in the upper 50's tomorrow. I need some cold weather to get into the holiday spirit..

[VespertineIconoclast]

54. I feel ya with the weather...

Even though I don't live as far north as you, I do like to have cooler temps for the holidays. Hopefully, you'll get the temps that you desire for Christmas this year.

As long as people can sit down somewhere and there is no visible dirt or disarray your cleaning job should do the trick. ;)

[yellowdogintexas]

43. mix up my hot roll dough to sit in fridge overnight

maybe I will go ahead and cut up my squash for the squash and pepper saute I am taking.

Tomorrow I will get up, put the greenbeans in the slowcooker, and put my rolls out to rise. Then take everything over to my Sister in law's house for dinner.

Hot Rolls
Green Beans
Sauteed Julienned Summer Squash w/red and yellow sweet peppers.

[VespertineIconoclast]

55. Those dishes sound wonderful!

Fresh hot rolls! :thumbsup:

[Courtesy Flush]

45. I'm drinking scotch

I've cleaned the bathroom, and dusted the front rooms, and vacummed. My wife is cooking now, so I can't mop the kitchen until tomorrow morning.

I hate holidays, but I have to admit I'm getting psyched for this. Maybe it's the scotch.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

47. Do you want to come over and help me clean??

I just can't get motivated at all....

[VespertineIconoclast]

56. A bit the scotch makes everything a little better.

;) It's good that you split up the holiday duties with your wife. Enjoy yourself tomorrow! :)

[bikebloke]

51. Nothing, since I'm not doing anything...

Except having the day off. And listening to Alice's Restaurant. No special meal.

[VespertineIconoclast]

57. Relaxing on your day off...

:thumbsup: Have fun. :)

[S n o w b a l l]

58. Me too sorta, Bike...

So I hope you don't feel bad. It can be tough when you're alone, I know. I'll probably be one of a few hanging around on DU tomorrow so if you're around, say hi!

:)

[Deja Q]

59. Buy lots of Gas-X tablets...

*B*U*R*P*

[VespertineIconoclast]

60. LOL!

:rofl: I guess the turkey won't be the only thing stuffed tomorrow. ;)

[flamingyouth]

61. Clean and steam Brussels sprouts

My contributions are minor. Fenris, on the other hand, still has to make the Maque Choux. We could be in for a late night. :D

[VespertineIconoclast]

70. Any contributions are good contributions.

:) I hope that you got a nap in some time last night.

[Redstone]

62. All I had to do was to watch Mrs R cook. I offered to help, but she

wouldn't let me.

Redstone

[seabeyond]

63. my hubby offered too. i never take him up on it. AND he is a better

cook than i. he is doing the stuffing tomorrow.

[Redstone]

64. There's the difference: I am in NO WAY a better cook than Mrs R. Nobody is.

Redstone

[seabeyond]

66. ahhhhhh. that is the sweetest i meant the other

post to be on it own

[seabeyond]

65. cleaning, yes.... that is what i have. and potatoes, gravy, ambrosia

i got al the other stuff prepared and fridge, and will cook tomorrow.....

set up croquette set and horseshoes and set the table.

hubby bought a big bottle of wine, and i am the only that drinks it sooooo.... best to get most of it done now, wink

happy turkey day all

[VespertineIconoclast]

69. The best way possible to help a cook who doesn't want help with the cooking...

make sure the cook doesn't have to clean up after dinner. ;)

[SoyCat]

67. I can't believe I'm still up *this* late. I have to make & bake the

whole wheat yeast rolls, bake the Tofurky roast, roast the asparagus,the acorn squash, and the brussels sprouts. Everything else is finished. At this point, so am I! I've washed my hands so many times that they are almost beyond hope.

Cross your fingers that the shea butter works...

[VespertineIconoclast]

68. Fingers crossed -- check!

I hope that you took a nap because you have quite a menu there! Good luck and I know that everything will turn out delicious! :)

[SoyCat]

71. I did take a nap and will be delivering my FIL's lunch in an hour. After

that, my husband and I will head over to my Mom's house where the real fun begins.

Your having wished me good luck worked; I'm on schedule and the dishes have turned out as they should. Thank you so much!

Happy Thanksgiving!:hug:

[VespertineIconoclast]

72. The success is all yours!

I'm glad that everything worked out well. Happy Thanksgiving to you too! :hug: