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Lisa_in_Germany

15 years ago

To wish all of my friends here at the CF a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with food, laughter and love. HOpe you all have a wonderful day.

Lisa

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mustangs81
15 years ago
Back at you Lisa!

CF Friends--Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving with the near and dear ones in your life. May your turkey be moist and your pie be flaky.
grainlady_ks
15 years ago
Even though we're all probably super busy today, let's not forget to take a moment to reflect upon what we are truly thankful for this year. This message board being just one of the many things.... Always helpful folks, and there's always so much to learn from everyone.

I'm also thankful dish towels are one-size-fits-all and there will be plenty of people to prove that point today when it comes to clean-up. ;-)

-Grainlady
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sally2_gw
15 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Yes, Grainlady, I'm thankful for this forum full of friends and helpers. Everyone of you contribute something unique and wonderful to this forum and I thank you all for that.
teresa_nc7
15 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! May your bird be done on time, your gravy lump free, and your table loaded with good food and a good fellowship for all.

Teresa
caliloo
15 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your family and friends and ave a wonderful meal!

Alexa
lindac
15 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving to all!!..Oh yes and don't over eat!!
Linda C
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
15 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving to you and to everyone.

dcarch
dedtired
15 years ago
Good wishes to all for a wonderful Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for, including my CF friends.

May all the calories magically disappear from your Thanksgiving feast!
BeverlyAL
15 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
jude31
15 years ago
Ditto, Grainlady,Sally 2, et al.

Gobble, gobble.
bcskye
15 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving to all. I am so thankful for my family and friends which includes all the wonderful CF people.
cloudy_christine
15 years ago
Lisa, can you find turkey in Germany?
Happy Thanksgiving to all. It's very easy to find things to feel thankful for.
Every day.
jessyf
15 years ago
{{!gwi}}
lsr2002
15 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I certainly count my CF friends among the things I am thankful for, today and every day.

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annie1992
15 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving Lisa, and everyone else here.

I'm also thankful for my CF friends and "family", today and every day.

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Lisa_in_Germany
Original Author
15 years ago
Chrinstine, I can find turkeys, but mostly they have capons in the 9-19 lb. range.
Lisa

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