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Here Are 6 Thanksgiving Day Stats and Facts That Might Surprise You
Each year, myths and facts about the first thanksgiving and other traditions are traded back and forth. And because we think they’re fascinating, we’ve decided to bring you a few of the more unusual Thanksgiving Day stats (in addition to some of the annual fun facts because, let’s face it, they’re fun):
- Miles your turkey flew (by plane that is … domesticated turkeys can’t fly): This really depends, of course, on where you live. A number based on many assumptions that has been circulating since the early 2000′s claims produce grown in the U.S. and shipped to Chicago (it was chosen as the end destination for a variety of reasons) will travel about 1,500 miles before it reaches your plate.
And in case you were wondering, 736 million pounds of turkey were eaten in the U.S. for Thanksgiving 2011. Minnesota leads turkey production, followed by North Carolina, Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Indiana.
Here’s a map by Smithsonian Magazine that visualizes the location of the nation’s turkey producers:
The largest circles represent larger producers of turkeys. (Image: Smithsonian Magazine)
- Stop blaming the turkey: While we’re talking turkey, it’s time you stop blaming tryptophan for why you’re “too tired” to help clean up dinner.
Recent studies have found that the amount of carbohydrates consumed during the feast allow for the increase of tryptophan in the brain and cause drowsiness. So you can still blame the amino acid, but leave the turkey out of it.
Pictured: Not washing the dishes (Image: Shutterstock.com)
- Don’t forget the cranberry sauce: It’s not a large part of the meal, but there’s always that one relative who will complain if the tart, gelatinous glop doesn’t make its way onto the table.
Coming in at a whopping 450 million pounds in 2012, Wisconsin leads the U.S. in cranberry production. But if you think that’s impressive, consider the following: Total annual U.S. cranberry production is about 789 million pounds (although not all of this is turned into the jellied relish we all know and love though).
(Image: Shutterstock.com)
- Holy helium: Did you know the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is the second largest consumer of helium in the country? In 2010, with 15 giant balloons, Live Science reported that it took 300,000 cubic feet of helium to keep them afloat — that’s around the same volume as 2.2 million gallons of milk.
Recently, some have criticized the excessive use of helium due to a dwindling supply, but others have pointed out that while supplies are lower, it doesn’t mean we’re running out. Tim Worstall for Forbes earlier this year stated that infrastructure that produces helium (it’s a byproduct of natural gas extraction) has seen closure in recent years, which has resulted in a smaller supply and higher prices.
(Image: Macy’s)
- Win, lose or tie: The Detroit Lions have one of the longest histories when it comes to Thanksgiving Day football. Playing their first game in 1934 and consistently every year ever since (except for a hiatus during World War II), the Lions head into today’s game against the Houston Texans with a series record of 33-34-2 for the 69 games they’ve played on Thanksgiving.
The Dallas Cowboys also have been playing consistently since 1966. The Cowboys play the Washington Redskins today. The third game taking place Thursday is between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets.
- How long would you have to exercise to burn all your T-day calories: Total caloric intake on Thanksgiving Day — snacking, main event, dessert and drinks — is about 4,500. For a 180-pound man to burn off the roughly 2,000 extra calories consumed, he would need to walk for five hours.
(Image: Shutterstock.com)
If you know of any Thanksgiving fun facts, feel free to share them in the comments below.
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tesstruhart
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 12:21pmI have much to be thankful for. I have a husband that is super special, my children that all have jobs and wonderful daughters-inlaw and beautiful grandchildren. We will all have dinner together today and for that I am ever so grateful.
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PATTY HENRY
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 12:41pmI want to keep hammering home the fact that in the entire population of the world since time began, only 5 percent of us have ever lived in FREEDOM ! (No Kings, No Dictators, No Masters, No Generals but SELF-GOVERNED) We have to fix our Voter ID/registration/polls; We have to fix our curriculum being taught by Public Schools that do not include AMERICAN HISTORY and the amazing GIFT from GOD that AMERICA is; We must put GOD back in our lives – our schools – our public places. We need to allow Atheists to think what they want but not to bully the 85 % of us who believe in GOD (because we don’t want law suits – the way to do this of course is to organize a PRO-GOD group who will in turn sue them for trying to keep us from worshiping and honoring GOD. )
I’m Thankful for our TROOPS and their families at home. I’m thankful for the PATRIOTS WHO ‘GET’ AMERICA AND WHAT it means to the rest of the world. I’m Thankful for places where our freedom(s) can be expressed and for GLENN BECK et al and support them. I’m Thankful for decent people like Mitt and Ann Romney – who will do more GOOD for our country than anyone can imagine. What great role models!! Full circle: I’m thankful to live in a FREE NATION and the ability to combat the lies that some commie-plant teachers have tried to instill in our kids. BE HAPPY TODAY. THANK GOD for TODAY! Thank you Blaze !!
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jblaze
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 1:39pmPatty
Very nice! If you haven’t seen Wed’s show with David Barton, on THEBlaze, it is a must see! A historian guest even mentions that early American’s observed the Feast of Tabernacles! Gave me great hope for the future when every human on earth will observe all of God’s holy days and no longer the satan driven ones of today. (Thanksgiving of course will be on a daily basis.)
Peace be with you!
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Ed_North
Posted on November 23, 2012 at 5:41amIt’s hard-hitting news like this story is the reason I read the Blaze. Read fresh political commentary at: http://smallcraftadvisorychronicles.blogspot.com/
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txblaze
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 12:20pmGo Texans!!!
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moonMAN244
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:39amGimbel’s, not Macy’s was the first department store to host the Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924. Harry Truman was the first president to pardon a turkey.
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Eastinfection
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 12:38pm…and Gerald Ford was the first to pardon a horse’s azz.
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sizzler2220
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:29amPETA members must be having a bad day.
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HellAndBack
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 12:05pmWhy would “People Eating Tasty Animals” Be upset?? Oh because Today, EVERYONE is Eating Tasty Animals! LOL
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GuruMeditation
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:54amand some more really good Thanksgiving historical info: http://khouse.org/6640/BP060/
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mercenary4freedom
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:45amIts fried wild turkey in peanut oil for us today. Rolled a nice gobbler last week, going for deer tomorrow & the rest of the weekend.
May everyone have a blessed THANKSGIVING even if its been manipulated by the commies.
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GuruMeditation
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 12:42pmGood for you on the gobbler. I just stacked 200 lbs of venison in the freezer yesterday. Good luck with the hunt my friend and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Impenitent
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:50amThanksgiving hasn’t been the same since Les Nessman reported on the WKRP turkey drop…
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phillipwgirard
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:50amLOL I remember that episode, Thanks for the memories, happy Thanksgiving,,,
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tesstruhart
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 12:12pmI, too, remember that episode. I laughed so hard. That was a good show.
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vic108
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:43amAlthough Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, we can’t afford Thanksgiving fixin’s this year and will probally eat some pasta – but at least i’ll be with my Sweetie for most of the day… that is, until i have to go to work… but as a friend reminded me:
“it’s not about the food… so about the people”
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Tigress1
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:10amYou aren’t missing anything. Today’s not REALLY Thanksgiving anyway. Next Thursday is the REAL one.
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Miami
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:30amMay your Hearts and Souls be filled with love on this day of Thanks.
I’ll pray for your Satisfaction & Content, May the Light break through the darkness of those lost souls we did not reach.
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sparkyrules
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:24amI live in the Grand Rapids,Michigan area.I’m telling ya,these Semi’s roll down the highway loaded with turkeys in the open cages and the feathers are flying everywhere,on the way to be processed.The trailers are not enclosed and some time’s I feel sorry for them.They are stupid.But they still have faces behind a cage.
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HotFixIt
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 5:14pmI have nothing against eating meat but there is no reason for unnecessary cruelty… that is just plain mean! I don’t mind paying a little extra for humane treatment of stock. That is where people need to learn to stay in touch with their humanity.
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RaydocX
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:15amHere’s wishing a Happy Tuekey day to all but the trolls… May they get the short end of the wishbone…
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sparkyrules
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:36amI hate having an ear bug on Thanksgiving.This tune is so ridiculous…………
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6lhAlid8Zg
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Tigress1
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:14amSo the control freak liberal/Progressive/Socialist/Communist/atheists CHANGED a holiday where we are supposed to be thankful to GOD for our blessings into an opportunity for an economic bonanza. No wonder people are stressed, disillusioned, and feel the holidays have become too commercialized. It’s the PROGRESSIVE’S fault! Well, in protest, starting next year I’m starting a new tradition. My family is going to celebrate Thanksgiving on the LAST Thursday of November, and I won’t buy a THING until the day after the REAL Thanksgiving! Feel free to join me.
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Mr.buff1959
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 2:05amIm, with you my family said they were coming to the country for thanksgiving. They showed up 1 week early by my calendar.
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Garman1
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:11amNot a surprising fact–NBC just aired the “Bring it On” performance on the Macy’s Day parade and allowed the following comments “You used to be a spoiled rich white girl, now you are just white.” This is disgusting.
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DADDYWOREAWHITEHAT
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:39amSeriously? The call for “payback” has to ruin the parade? Now that is sad. Those people are missing what this holiday is really about or maybe they have just corrupted it in their corrupt minds.
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Eastinfection
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:09amHappy Thanksgiving to all of my imaginary friends and enemies on the Blaze!
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Mr.buff1959
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 1:59amSame to you, look forward too more stimulating dialog Live long and prosper..
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Oldvet46
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:06amHappy Thanksgiving everyone.
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PatrickHenrysGhost
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:01amWOW! All this sniping at one another and no one noticed the glaring fact of our egregious waste: 736 MILLION pounds of turkey in a country with 310 million people of which a good 25% are either babies, pre-teens or seniors who won’t eat much, maybe another 15% don’t eat turkey at all which means the remainder ate about 4 pounds each. I can’t believe that it is possible so a lot went to waste.
Yet we whine about how hard times are. And get harangued to make “donations” of turkeys to so many so-called “less fortunate” who end up wasting it, too, because, after all, it was “given” to them and they have no horse in the race of self-responsibility. So why should they be frugal?
I must be missing something.
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Eastinfection
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:07am“I must be missing something.”
Yes you are. They’re called leftovers. We don’t waste a bite.
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bemo234
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:39amYou can’t believe someone can eat 4 lbs. of turkey in the course of a year?
If you do the math you would see that equals about 5.34 pounds of turkey each per month ion one fat sandwich
Remember, if more people ate turkey there would be fewer pigs
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LasVegasRon
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:40amAnd how much of the food is donated to those who could not afford it?
You’re missing something alright.
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Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:58amNever heard of a freezer? I Even use the bones for broth. Then again,I am a cheapskate.
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ObserverOnTheHill
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:40amalso to keep in mind – my 20 lb bird gives up maybe 14 lbs of meat so take 70% – 75% ? of the total for a more realistic number
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RDavis49
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 3:48pmWhat waste??? Don’t you have left overs at your house for another three or four days? My grandparents would whop the heck outa me if I threw away left overs….. That’s being wasteful..
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docvet
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 3:55pmSome of that is waste. Those who tried to deep fry their turkey burned their house down and wasn’t able to eat that turkey. Had to go out to eat.
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athynz
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 5:31pmIndeed you are missing quite a bit. Leftovers for one. Compassion for your fellow man who may be going through unfortunate times.
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Eastinfection
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:51amNorth Carolina produces the most turkeys..
No surprise…. i’ve suspected for years that i was surrounded by turkeys…
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Metalstr8jckt
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:47amEchoing the sentiments here on this day of Thanksgiving. We still have the right to freely worship.
That freedom has yet to be taken away.
We remember the people who came here to escape religious intolerance.
We must also remember that there are those of any religion or mindset, who may seek to subject us to their beliefs.
I will remember their rights, as fellow men, and women but I will limit their perceived beliefs, that force of will is necessary to mandate their beliefs upon me.
Their force of will shall be repelled by my own, in sufficiency to allow me, my God given right to freedom.
God Bless all, on this day of Thanksgiving, for all the grace he has given the people of The United States of America.
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Mr.buff1959
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 2:09amWell said.
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jungle J
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:42amI am most thankful for my God that welcomes my doubt and makes my faith stronger because of it.
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LuvsYeshua
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:02amBig ‘ol AMEN to that!
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jungle J
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:41amI am most thankful for wisdom.
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rickc34
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:59amRaise your hands in thanksgiving to the Lord. Lord teach us to be thankful for what we have , teach us to be loving to those that are unloveable, bless those that seek you Lord and help us to be better witness’s to a dying world, thank you Lord for forgiving my sin’s Lord on a daily basis. Help me to be like you Lord Jesus. Happy Thanksgiving eveeryone.
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Tigress1
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:27amHappy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Just one question: Why are we having Thanksgiving TODAY? Isn’t it supposed to be the last Thursday of November? Today is not the last Thursday! (Please tell me it wasn’t changed because the merchants wanted to move Black Friday up by one week so there would be more shopping days before Christmas!)
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bry
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:38amI always thought it was the 4th Thursday in November.
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Justthefactsmam
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:40amIt’s always the 4th Thursday of November
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Trance
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:45amI think it’s the last Thursday of a full week in November. I was born on November 29th (the day after Thanksgiving that year), and I have never had Thanksgiving on my birthday in 44 years.
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Tigress1
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:54am” I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.”
-Abe Lincoln
http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/speeches/thanks.htm
Ohhhh! Here’s the answer! I should have known. It was changed by our dear good friend and Commie President F.D.R.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving#1939_to_present
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Tigress1
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:03amUnfortunately, it WAS changed so that the merchants would have more shopping days until Christmas! No wonder we are all sick of Christmas by the time it gets here! It’s Franklin Roosevelt’s fault!!! The Commie changed it the day AFTER Christmas! The Commies were trying to manipulate the economy back then just as they are now. Fake. Fake. Fake. I see why Glenn Beck hates F.D.R. so much.
“On December 26, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a joint resolution of Congress changing the national Thanksgiving Day from the last Thursday in November to the fourth Thursday. Two years earlier, Roosevelt had used a presidential proclamation to try to achieve this change, reasoning that earlier celebration of the holiday would give the country an economic boost.”
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brigott
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:39amNot ALL of us are sick of Christmas by the time it gets here, and Thanksgiving is a wonderful day of giving thanks to our God and Creator.
The commercialization of the holidays by non-Christians does NOT mean that I must lose my joy and focus on the One True God Who is the Author of life and liberty and the Reason that there even is something to celebrate and for which to give thanks.
I shall continue enjoying Christmas because I continue in Christ. I shall keep my focus on Him and His matchless work of grace, and I look for His soon return and the fulfullment of my chief end: to love Him and enjoy Him forever; for I know Whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I’ve committed unto Him against that day!
I love Thanksgiving, I love Christmas, but I love Easter even more, for on that day I celebrate the finished work of grace that was begun at the Incarnation and virgin birth of Christ and for which I am thankful every day!
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Metalstr8jckt
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:41amThe first Thanksgiving recorded, was held June 28, 1671 in Charleston Massachusetts.
George Washington signed the proclamation for Thanksgiving on October 3, 1789.
Thanksgiving day is observed on the 4th Thursday of November.
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Tigress1
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:00amThank you MetalS8jacket, I’m doing more research now. I just found this: George Washington signed the proclamation in October that Thanksgiving would be November 26th. (which would have been the last Thursday of November). Given the choice of picking a day created by F.D.R. or the day chosen by George Washington and Abe Lincoln – I’m going with Washington and Lincoln!
http://www.heritage.org/initiatives/first-principles/primary-sources/washingtons-thanksgiving-proclamation
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kickagrandma
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:25amHAPPY, BLESSED THANKSGIVING, BLAZERS!
On this day we do reach deep and thank GOD for opening our eyes to see, our noses to smell, our ears to hear and our lips to smile.
If we let HIM, HE WILL open the eyes of our hearts, too.
THANK YOU, JESUS, for this day that YOU have made. Thank YOU for loving and for forgiving us. And, LORD, we do so thank YOU for AMERICA! In YOUR sweet and holy name we do pray, amen.
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doncski
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:06amAnd please thank God for Thanksgiving Day football…..Only a tongue-in-cheek joke. Some people actually might think that is more important. It is important entertainment folks, but giving thanks to God for all that we have is important too.
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sparkyrules
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:07amMe too.
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DADDYWOREAWHITEHAT
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:34amAmen.
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jeanr
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:23amNo matter what challenges we all face in life, we also can find plenty to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Hope you have a happy, safe, and loving holiday.
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Gonzo
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 8:49amPraise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
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jcldwl
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:02amAmen brother amen.
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Irememberamerica
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:20amAmen
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kickagrandma
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:20amThank you for the reminder of why we even have THANKS-GIVING!
GOD BLESS, GONZO.
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GuruMeditation
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:57amFist bump to Gonzo and a big Amen!
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DADDYWOREAWHITEHAT
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:36amAmen. Have a blessed thanksgiving day.
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PurrrpleMtnMajesty
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:43amAdd my name to this AMEN!
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Fishmanone
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 5:47pmAmen Gonzo!!!!
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NoMoMrNiceGuy
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 8:30amSo the lesson is – cut the carbs – no drinks – no pre meal snacks – and no seconds – run two miles before the day gets started and you may only have to walk for three hours ! Well – I plan on pigging the H&^% out ! So guess I am walking a long time.
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DADDYWOREAWHITEHAT
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:46amIt’s a beautiful sunshiny 64 degrees on this lovely day that God has made on the gulf coast of southeast texas. I will enjoy walking off all the wonderful feast. My turkey cost $4.91 & I had a coupon for a $3.84 credit off that! No reason not to celebrate when we all really need a pick-me-up here lately.
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Couyon64
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 8:29amAnd be Thankful for our Blessings.
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 8:34amOn that there can be no denial. Amen.
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NO_MORE_OBAMA
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 8:37amWhat blessings? The economy is crap. We are at war. Obama was re elected and 51 percent of the American people are morons who depend on the government for help.
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loriann12
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 8:48am@NO_MORE_OBAMA
Well, you could be like my family. I’ve been battling cancer for 2 years, with it still active. My husband is currently in the VA hospital because they had to remake his leg bone from bone grafts from his hip. My oldest son is down syndrome and autistic and my younger son is severly ADHD, and our credit card just got compromised. But, I still woke up this morning. And because Obama hasn’t turned off the internet, I’m here reading the news, and texting my husband Happy Thanksgiving.
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grayling646
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:13amHey No More..
Lori Ann posts a good reason to be thankful. Concerning your line of thought I’m thankful I wasn’t born in ANY other country. God bless the USA.
Happy Thanksgiving Lori Ann, No More and all….
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TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:20amNO_MORE_OBAMA. Start by putting that American Flag pic you have as your avatar in it’s correct and proper display as a start… then move on from there. Positive thinking. We can beat this thing. You are not alone…
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kickagrandma
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 9:27am@LORIANN~~~GOD BLESS, Darlin’. Thank you for the wake-up call.
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progressiveslayer
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:37amNO_MORE_OBAMA My flag is currently flying in the distress position as well and will change it after the Marxist pig is gone,but the damage he’s done will be with us for generations.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
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GuruMeditation
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:14amGiving thanks here my friend! I just filled my freezers with 200 lbs of venison, just before Thanksgiving day. What else does a guy need? Meat and loved ones on Thanksgiving day. That’s a blessing… and thankful I am!
@NO_MORE_OBAMA… What blessings? Despite the things you mention which are totally true… you still must carry on and acknowledge and give thanks to the Lord for the blessings he provided. Look a bit deeper. I am sure you find something after reflecting a bit.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
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Schteveo
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:51pmLorian,
God love you sweet heart, you made my evening.
We stayed home from the big family deal, so no turkey, no dressing, none of the trimmings, we had tuna fish from last nights dinner. Big whoop, at least we ate, and on our own dime. We stayed home because my wife is sick with a cold, she’s got a tooth with an infection that just had a root canal LAST January, and all this has made her postpone a knee replacement. I’m on disability so money is tight all the time, now we’ve got our 20% to pay, and another root canal. Again big whoop.
I’m with you Loriann, sometimes we’ve just gotta be happy top be above ground, and No_More_Obama, the Lord will provide. Just remember, sometimes we gets de turkey, sometimes we gets tuna fish on whole wheat, so don’t worry, be happy!
(and Lord remind ME of this tomorrow or next week sometime when I’M complaining… )
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