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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited November 2010

    Yes, it's fun for the kids.

    Diane, You certainly don't look like twice the size of those women!  Must be all that hard work with your trainer! Tongue out

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited November 2010

    My sister sent me that joke and that is one of her milder ones,lol.

    I am cooking up a storm, just finished with the Butternut squash, I sauted it in brown butter for about 20 minutes, then put some chicken stock and brown sugar.  Cooked until the liquid boiled away.  Now I am doing the sweet potatoes, oven roasted in a little EEOV until tender then sprinkle small pieces of butter and brown sugar.  Then I think I will do the stuffing and set the table.  I had to play hunchback up in the attic to get some more folding chairs.  Yell

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited November 2010

    Oh yes, I will make a Swedish Apple Pie and a Pumpkin Pie.  

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited November 2010

    I'm on my way Deb!

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited November 2010

    OMG, the Butternut Squash came out perfect (not to brag) and the sweet potatoes are to die for.  Now for the Stuffing, I will make the stuffing and cook it tomorrow.  

    I think I am going to be up late, I have a 17 pound Turkey, how long will that take to roast without stuffing? 

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited November 2010
     U.S. use °F, Europe use °C  
    Size TurkeyTime at 475°F
    (246°C)    		Time at 250°F
    (121°C)    		"Resting" TimeTotal Preparation Time
    10 lbs.20 minutes3 hours 20 minutes20 minutes4 hours
    11 lbs.20 minutes3 hours 40 minutes20 minutes4 hours 20 minutes
    12 lbs.20 minutes4 hours20 minutes4 hours 40 minutes
    13 lbs.20 minutes4 hours 20 minutes20 minutes5 hours
    14 lbs.20 minutes4 hours 40 minutes20 minutes5 hours 20 minutes
    15 lbs.20 minutes5 hours20 minutes5 hours 40 minutes
    16 lbs.20 minutes5 hours 20 minutes20 minutes6 hours
    17 lbs.20 minutes5 hours 40 minutes20 minutes6 hours 20 minutes
    18 lbs.20 minutes6 hours20 minutes6 hours 40 minutes
    19 lbs.20 minutes6 hours 20 minutes20 minutes7 hours
    20 lbs.20 minutes6 hours 40 minutes20 minutes7 hours 20 minutes
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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2010

    I totally agree with you Linda?????????????????????

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited November 2010

    LOL!  It was a cooking chart for Turket.  Guess it didn't post.  I know Deb, cook till done!

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  • raincitygirl
    raincitygirl Member Posts: 3,143
    edited November 2010

    Deb - set the table for about 8 more....LInda, Sheila, and Me plus our families.....

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited November 2010

    I don't even need a table, I'm not picky!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2010

    I can sit anywhere and can even eat from a paper plate. Im practical.

    Its DD and I. We didn't do this type of Thanksgiving long time.

    I made a cauliflower casserole. All ready to go in the oven tomorrow.

    I will also make Bulgur (crack wheat) rice dish. We are all set except the pie which Deb is making extra so no problem.

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited November 2010
    Don't forget Dianes Kentucky derby pie! Tongue out
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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2010

    I wasn't sure if she was making it. I take that too.

    This is the last post I'm talking about any food related topics.

    Water is good

    Water is good

    Water is delicious Tongue out

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  • blondiex46
    blondiex46 Member Posts: 5,712
    edited November 2010

    have a very happy thanksgiving all...

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited November 2010

    Hey Sandy!  We miss you!!  Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited November 2010

    Happy Thanksgiving to you too Sandy♥

    I can fit a lot of people in this house and I have 1 more card table and an 8 foot long fold up table.

    Wouldn't that be fun? 

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2010

    I wish we could. When Linda's boys turn 18 we are all going mountain climbing.

    If I can still climb of course.

    Sandy Happy Thanksgiving to you too. We missed you here.

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited November 2010

    Let's make it a small mountain. 6288 feet is too much for me.

    Did I mention my Vit D was low, I'm falling apart.  I have to double up on that now. 

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2010

    How low was it Deb?

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited November 2010

    My V-D is 25.5, the normal range is 30 - 100.

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited November 2010

    I've been taking about 7000 IU's pf vitamin D3 for about a year now and my level is finally at 49, up from 20.  It makes you feel so much better!  Check out the vitamin D thread, Deb.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2010

    Mine was 36 or 37 its on the lower side. When I have my physical in April i will ask for another test. Meanwhile I keep taking the caltrate twice a day.

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited November 2010

    She wants me to take Calcium 1000 to 1200 mg

    and V-D 1600 iu 

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  • Raj20
    Raj20 Member Posts: 1,112
    edited November 2010

    Good morning from India. When  I cracked the jokes of deborye to my friends  I felt so good  seeing  them out of control , non-stop  laughing , I am feeling so good as this  is new topic as well  as they never hear me cracking jokes earlier. They said I am so funny.

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  • raincitygirl
    raincitygirl Member Posts: 3,143
    edited November 2010

    Good for you Raj!

     LInda - is that your daily dose of D?  I will definitely be bringing the Bourbon Chocolate Derby Pie.

    Deb - Thanks for including us - we won't overstay, I promise.

    Sheila - Water is so delicious, I could skip pretty much nothing.

    Here it is 10:45 and one of my dear friends just found out we would be home - she called and said you have to come here, another guest who was in charge of dessert canceled and since we are now home...well it is just great.  No pouting for me.  They now say snow and freezing rain so we will keep our fingers crossed....

    Happy Thanksgiving all!

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited November 2010

    I agree, good for you Raj!!!  You're very funny, I'm sure.  We'll have to get some more jokes for you!

    Yes, that's my daily dose for vit D.  Last year they put me on an RX for D which is D2 and doesn't really do much to raise the levels.  I did 2 12 weeks of the RX, 50,000 IU's a week. My level went up from 20 to 25, then dropped, then I started the D3 and it started to rise slowly.  I was at 37 at one point and thought I could lower my daily dosage so I dropped it to 5,000 IU's a day and then my levels dropped again.  So I stay on 7,000 daily for now.  I do not take as much in July and August as I am a beach bum who doesn't use sunblock.  In the summer I take about 2,000 IU's.

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2010

    Raj...You should really write your recipes here. We all love to eat.

    DD changed the menu to Cornish hens and sausage stuffing.

    She does the cooking I do the cleaning after.

    Enjoy your day with family and friends

    I love all my sisters.♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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  • raincitygirl
    raincitygirl Member Posts: 3,143
    edited November 2010

    Having some water this morning, Sheila?

    We are now going to a friend's house whose family can't get here so I am saved from anything but dessert making :)   I love to cook but it's not as much fun with just us.

    Sausage stuffing and cornish hens sound delicious.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2010

    Had a banana and yogurt.

    Water is good

    Water is good.

    Do they live close to you?

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  • raincitygirl
    raincitygirl Member Posts: 3,143
    edited November 2010

    They live about 5 miles away but crossing the floating bridge in this weather can be treaturous - we shall see....

    I hope you have a lovely day..

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