something to be thankful for

We always like it when we can keep from turning the heat on for the first time in the Autumn until after Thanksgiving and this year there has been no problem with that, for which we are thankful particularly given the renovation project and all the tramping in and out. The whole week and weekend were beautiful, warm and sunny during the days, with cold, crisp nights full of bright moon.

And when the colours start to turn and a hot bath in the evening is welcome, cooking a big turkey dinner is just part of it. And for Martin, ensuring he gets several during this paticular weekend is less a challenge and more a goal. He decided to get a head start and cook one Friday, to be shared with whoever was here and working on the basement. The word got out, and some of the regulars turned up in their lunch hour from anotehr job that wasn't too far away. For one helper it was bizarre as it was his furst day on the job and he was wondering how common this was. Not, he was told emphatically!

We were eight, sitting outside under the pergola, also something to be thankful for as there was no way we could have fit inside. After the last of the pumpkin pie was gone and all the dishes were carried around the house to the front and then into the kitchen (I really miss our back stairs!) and the guys had gone back to work, there was a knock on the door and in came a huge floral display, a gift from the contractor.

Happy Thanksgiving indeed!