Of course, this week was American Thanksgiving, which we missed dearly. We knew going in that this would be tough, but we vastly underestimated the scarcity of turkey in this country. We tried to fill the void, thus, with an Australian-themed American restaurant of choice, but alas Korean Outback was not up to par. Who knew they’d have kimchi on the menu?
It was still fun getting out with a couple of our co-workers to celebrate (in fact, “oot” since one was Canadian) so it at least didn’t feel like just another day. Thanksgiving was harder to explain to my kids than I had anticipated, but when I told them that Americans are off school and work for two days they were obviously jealous. In fact, our British co-worker has come a long way on his American history these days, having only recently uncovered the Boston Tea Party—he was livid—now he has been fully briefed on Turducken.
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hehe, even the english-speaking foreigners are a hoot eh? (ha! “eh?”) sounds like fun. I always felt like the boston tea party wouldn’t make headlines in britain, but i thought our pride in framing native-americans for the destruction of a luxury item would’ve wiggled its way into even the most british of british history books
p.s. – i’m noticing that your tag cloud has a malignant tumor – something called “South Korea”…..wtf?
p.p.s – answer key: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1YdIaR_prE
We missed you both terribly this year at Uncle Chris’! Sophie was especially looking for you both. The food was, of course, fantastic and this year we added a talent show. Your Aunties and Mum sang ‘We Are Family’, by Sister Sledge and shook their fannies to prove our rear ends really are related. Dino played his saxophone, Max did a magic trick and Sophie sand and danced for everyone. Too much fun.
Love you both….xoxoxox Auntie Sarah
Yeah, well, we were pretty livid too! We’re not paying for a whole boatload of English Breakfast when we specifically ordered Earl Grey. GOD. Ye Old Empire Diner really sucked at taking orders back then. And the prices were outrageous. No wonder we switched to Starbucks. hey, wait a minute…
Sitting at Heathrow in London with Jerri. Sorry we couldn’t be in Dayton, but Jerri and I made dinner reservations at Joel Rubechon’s L’atelier (in Paris, Left Bank, just off Rue de Bac). One just doesn’t cancel dinner at the last minute – Mon Dieu! But I digress. I asked Chris to move the party to Hotel Ritz in Place Vendome on the right bank but he insisted on Ohio. Perhaps next year, mon frere? 😉
Katey, Greg – we hope to see you soon! Let us know when you have a break and need a little sunshine – Los Angles awaits you. Love Peter and Jerri.
You were very much missed this year. I was the weeper at the table when it came time to recall what meant the most to you. Next year, I’m saying my thanks first.
Our family is a tough bunch to leave after spending a few hours laughing together. You have to be careful of your timing eating and drinking. Some of these people can make milk come out of your nose.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxallie
We sure missed you too, but at least you were with some new friends in a foreign land, eating “native” cuisine…. much like the first thanksgiving.
Much love,
Mom
Your Thanksgiving this year sounds like a unique experience. Glad you were able to share it with new friends. We arrived home today from a two week stay in Florida having shared Thanksgiving with Sheri, Allan & Candy. It was a typically American celebration with too much food, though very delicious. Allan and his friend, Brian prepared the dinner and presentation for about 25 people. Hope we can share next year’s Thanksgiving with you both. Love ya, Grandma