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  1. 11-24-2009, 04:48 PM #1
    Justin
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    Question Mark Any Thanksgiving / Holiday Plans?

    Anyone traveling, visiting family, etc. for Thanksgiving?

    We planned a trip to Florida a long time ago...we are going with my brother and his wife (plus a few friends).

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  2. 11-24-2009, 05:58 PM #2
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    Default Have a wonder Thanksgiving everyone! Gobble, gobble...

    Have a great time Justin with your family and friends. We are traveling across town to one of my son's. This is the first Thanksgiving in about 22 years that I have not hosted it and cooked everything, and I am totally jazzed! I am responsible for..........the rolls! Whoo-hoo!
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  3. 11-24-2009, 06:53 PM #3
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    Hi J

    Use your sun block

    We are going to some friends to have dinner, Wife and Son will ski

    Have a safe trip

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  4. 11-25-2009, 08:26 AM #4
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    Let's see, this is what's on the schedule.
    • Make a big breakfast for the wife and I.
    • Take a nap
    • Go over to Cyndie's sisters house for dinner at 20 and eat so much I will
    • Watch the Lion's lose again.
    • Go home and take a nap.
    • Play Wii on my new 46" LCD TV.
    • Go to bed early so I can go shopping with all of the other idiots who shop on Friday.
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  5. 11-25-2009, 11:01 AM #5
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    Hey Everyone,

    Enjoy your plans and travel safe for those of you that are traveling!
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  6. 11-25-2009, 12:32 PM #6
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    Hello,

    Hangin at home with the family....

    Happy turkey day all!!!
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