Happy Thanksgiving!

Even in a year as difficult as this last one, there are always things for which we can be grateful. The beautiful animals that roam freely through the forest around us are among them. Below are some great images of Tom Turkey strutting his stuff. He is a magnificent animal indeed! I am grateful that such a beautiful creature lives right here in our valley and once in a while puts on a beautiful show!

I am also grateful to Dennis Havel for taking these wonderful photos and sharing them with everyone on the blog. He has sent a lot of fantastic images over the past year and I want take this opportunity to thank him for sharing his talent with his neighbors!

Whether you are spending your holiday in Woodland Valley or going to visit loved ones in the big, wide world, I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Free Community Thankgiving Celebration

Free Community Thanksgiving this Saturday, November 19th, 2pm at Parish Hall, Phoenicia

St Francis de Sales and Phoenicia Rotary will once again host the community dinner complete with turkey and all the trimmings, thanks to fabulous Chef, Jerry Bender.

There is no cost for the dinner. If anyone knows of a shut-in unable to attend please call Cheryl 688-5132 to arrange for a home delivery. And, we will happily accept dessert donations.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

For the holiday this year I thought I would ask Dennis Havel to provide some photos of our favorite Thanksgiving meal running live around the neighborhood. So here are some excellent photos of a gorgeous, wild Tom turkey strutting his stuff in Woodland Valley. Thanks for the photos Dennis!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

Happy Thanksgiving - May the Fork Be With You!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here in Woodland Valley and beyond! Here is a little ditty written by our own Boreegard for the holiday.

Gravy

These days they sell it in cans and bottles in the super markets uggh,
For people who are just too lazy or too dumb to make gravy from scratch.
Full of brown dyes, chemicals, salts, sugar and God only knows what else,
The great unwashed buy it, warm it in a sauce pan or microwave, and
Slather it on thickly. Uggh.

Honest gravy is so simple, as was what I made with this evenings
Thanksgiving turkey. Take note you.
For each cup of gravy, ye shall use ¼ cup of pan drippings,
Heated in a roasting pan on the oven. Mix with two tablespoons of common
Flour and one cup of broth or hot water. Stir slowly, as you would caress
Your lover. Season, as you would. It will be ready, when you know it is ready.


Boreegard
Thanksgiving Day
November 22, 2007