Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

A dubious new record

Day 105 of 1000 (215.9 lbs.) Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I hit a new fatness high:  216.2 lbs.  Today, I weighed in at 215.9.  That is WAY out of line.  I am starting a new job in a little over … Continue reading

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Gladys goes home

Day 97 of 1000 Gladys will go stay with her dear friends in Hillsborough after meeting this afternoon and we will not see her until the next time she visits.  We had an incredibly good time.

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Results from Igor’s turkey cooking theory

Day 95 of 1000 We used Igor’s temperature differential minimization technique to cook our turkey this Thanksgiving and came out perfect.  I would like to say that the results were conclusive, but I do not think I can.  It is … Continue reading

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A few Thanksgiving photos

We had a great Thanksgiving dinner.  Here are a few photos: First the guests of honor.  We were profoundly humbled that Gladys was able to spend Thanksgiving with us. Also my old boss Andrew and his (soon to be) veterinarian … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2011

Day 94 of 1000 Last night, we had a wonderful dinner of French onion soup, french bread, cheddar cheese, and pizza.  It sounds a little odd writing it, but it tasted great.  We all sat around the table and talked … Continue reading

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Good intentions

Day 93 of 1000 My plan was to take some pictures of our visitors–Grandpa Milo, Grandma Sarah, and our dear friend Gladys–and post them here on the blog last night.  Grandpa Milo lost his luggage (it came to the house … Continue reading

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It is great to have Grandparents at Thanksgiving

Day 92 of 1000 Grandpa Milo, Grandma Sarah, and Gladys (also a Grandma) will arrive at the airport this afternoon to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with us.  I am running hard right now, but life should slow down by later … Continue reading

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Igor’s turkey cooking theory

Day 91 or 1000 My boss is a brilliant physicist from Russia.  We go to lunch together just about every day.  We talk about a lot if different stuff.  A couple of days ago, I told him I was in … Continue reading

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Getting ready for Thanksgiving: Visitors and the Wurlitzer

Day 87 of 1000 For the first time in five years we will have a fairly big group of people at our house for Thanksgiving.  Grandpa Milo and Grandma Sarah will get here on Tuesday along with our dear friend … Continue reading

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