I probably could’ve done a better job with the presentation of the turkey and stuffing. I just left it in the aluminum tray, which doesn’t look too inviting in the photo. But everything was good, and there are tons of leftovers. Next year we’ll pick it up later in the day because we were forced to reheat everything and that wasn’t an exact science. And I still think mac and cheese was a dubious choice, but whatever. Those two small containers in the middle are cranberry sauce (didn’t taste it) and gravy (salty!). The turkey and ham were fantastic, the green beans were smoky and delicious, and everything else was damn good as well. It was a 100% success, as far as I’m concerned. And everybody else seemed to enjoy it, as well.
I’ve just been informed that I will be going to a movie in an hour or so, the “Queen movie” I’m told. Hey, whatever. I just do as I’m told. How long is that thing? Is it one of those three-hour deals? Why are movies so long now? Poor storytelling ability? I’m just not sure. I’ll have an update on that experience, ASAP. Have you seen it? What did you think?
I saw the real Freddie Mercury once, in Charleston, WV. He asked the audience what they thought of his mustache and they booed. He said something like, “Oh yeah, like I’m going to take fashion advice from West Virginia.” Something along those lines. Needless to say, I was howling with laughter. As with many things, I don’t remember the show in great detail, but remember how I felt about it: a rockin’ good time. Are you familiar with that phenomenon? You just recall the emotions surrounding an event, and that’s about it?
I posted a new episode of the world famous podcast today, for patrons. I just re-listened to it, and it’s funny (I think). Check it out if you’re so inclined. Episode 40 already! Crazy. Here’s the summary:
In this one, I give you an update on my new gym membership and our Thanksgiving plans, along with many barely-related jags. Here at the home of the barely-related jag! Thank you guys for the support, and thanks for listening. And happy Thanksgiving!
This is a short one, but I’ve got the meat sweats. And God knows I won’t need any sodium for the next several months. Maybe I’ll attach a flask full of turkey gravy to my leg, for the movie? Not a bad idea!
Have a great holiday, my friends.
I’ll be back on Monday.
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What tout was that (The Game 1980)?
You’re a visionary, who cares what it looks like when it subs in nicely for first-string diva-anxiety-level cookery? OK, care a LITTLE, because if it was all just Vita-mixed up and served in a slightly crushed Styrofoam cup, it might not be as deeply satisfying an experience.
We meal it up Saturday. Wonder if our massive mixer could just generate some turkeys smoothies for us to save on chewing time?
The movie is just over two hours, but it was very good. The live aid performance was perfectly scripted with all the gestures and moves copied perfectly. After the movie, YouTube the live aid performance and you’ll see what I mean.
Rami Malek should get an Oscar nomination. However, the people who nominate tend to get it wrong every year. Case in point. Why didn’t Porky’s ever win anything?
Awesome movie Jeff. Here in Oz its called Bohemian Rhapsody it is amazing!!!!
Sorry folks. Queen sucked. Definitely not a band that deserved the movie treatment. Just another floating turd in the hot tub.
The same can be said about your comment.
I agree with you
What they said….
What they said again….
who let this riff-raff into the room?
I suppose Pink Floyd was shite as well to this ‘critic’
Love the ticket price. Saw the movie with the wife and though she wasn’t a Queen fan (or a fan of most 70’s rock) she enjoyed it as much as I did. Malik’s Mercury was an incredible, spot on re-creation. They did take some liberty on the use of songs versus the year they were actually available but you had to be a fan to really notice. Saw Queen a lot over the years, with the early shows (first was the Night at the Opera tour) being my favorites though I saw them all the way through The Game. After that I was traveling the world in a long black tube at 500 feet.
Your meal actually looked pretty good. We may try it again next year because our meal this year was a six hour non-stop cluster to get it all timed out. Only seven of us but it was still a chore, but everyone seemed to enjoy the wife and my hard work so I have that going for me.
Great movie. Twisted timeline, but there were funny scenes, “Not the coffee machine”.
My favorite line was “So what is the most sexual part of a car, Roj?”