Wishing all my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day here – perfect for one of those scenic fall rides. After the turkey is in the oven, of course.
Hope you have a great day wherever you are, and however you celebrate!
There are a few theories about the celebration and that's one of them. Another is that it's the day the last tourist hitched up his team to the Winne-wagon and headed back home 'cause it's "too damned cold up here" and central heating had yet to be invented.
But most likely it's because mid-October is the first time of the year one can be outside and not be eaten alive by mosquitoes/no-see-ums/black flies/deer flies/horse flies and other bloodsucking insects.
Thanksgiving when the tourists leave is a great idea. Now that the weather is warming up, it's noticeable that those darned vans are starting to clog the roads down here.
Rubbernecking tourists in the south-west of England are called "Grockles". A good word to use as an insult without them knowing...
Dear Canajun:
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving? Already?
Do you guys celebrate the day the first Irish immigrants arrived, bringing the country a sense of humor?
Just askin'.
Have a great holiday with your family and friends.
Fondest rgards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Twisted Roads
Jack - Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few theories about the celebration and that's one of them. Another is that it's the day the last tourist hitched up his team to the Winne-wagon and headed back home 'cause it's "too damned cold up here" and central heating had yet to be invented.
But most likely it's because mid-October is the first time of the year one can be outside and not be eaten alive by mosquitoes/no-see-ums/black flies/deer flies/horse flies and other bloodsucking insects.
Best wishes from New Zealand!
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving when the tourists leave is a great idea. Now that the weather is warming up, it's noticeable that those darned vans are starting to clog the roads down here.
Rubbernecking tourists in the south-west of England are called "Grockles". A good word to use as an insult without them knowing...
Geoff - Grockles. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving is my favorite holiday ... of course, here in the states, we will have to wait until next month. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ken. It was a great weekend!
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