All Over but the Pictures

The Lovestead on Thanksgiving 2011 from across Taylor's field

We were blessed with a dramatic and positive change in our weather for yesterday's Thanksgiving day---some blue sky, a whole lot less snow, pleasant November temps.  

I took advantage of the change by taking a walk through the neighborhood to oldtime Selle proper.  

That means from our house to Selle Road and down Selle Road to the Union Pacific tracks. I also walked along the railway right-of-way until its pathway narrowed. 

It was nice to get out on such a day rather than standing over a hot stove all day. Preparing ahead of time helped cut down kitchen time.

We went to my sisters' for the big feast, and what a wonderful, tasty and sumptuous spread it was, with cooks from the family all sharing in the duties.  Even Mother worked on the gravy.

We topped off a great day of visiting by watching True Grit.  I must admit that I'll probably have to watch it again because Annie failed in her usual prodding during movies:  Mom, are you awake?  I think she only asked once last night, and that was at the beginning.  

I know the basics of the movie, having watched it a few decades ago in its earlier form, but last night's version definitely calls for a rerun.

I snapped photos of some of the day's scenes and will call it good for this Black Friday.  

Didya notice that it's 7:17 and I'm safe at home in front of my computer rather than being pepper-sprayed by some yahoot who wants to get to the front of the shopping line?

Yup, that scene has happened at a Wal-Mart earlier this morning.  

In the short span of a few hours, in this 'civilized' nation, we go from 'Thanks [for]giving' to "Git outa my way!"

Enjoying my "at-home" Friday and wishing everyone the same.