*HUGS*
We had a mere dozen thankful family and friends present and a 25 pound turkey, along with all the usual accouterments. We didn't even make it into the second side of the turkey. Stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, green beans Amandine, etc.
Before dinner, a tray of cheeses - Gorgonzola, Brie, Port Salut, and another whose name I've forgotten, dates, figs and and grapes. We warmed up with a Glenmorangie "Nectar D'Or."
Veuve Cliquot Brut with dinner, along with Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel and Oak Ridge Old Vine Petite Sirah.
After dinner, Pumpkin, pecan and cherry pies. A round of Godiva Dark Chocolate Truffles. Then a shot of King's Ginger, a liqueur my BIL found on a recent trip to the UK, a Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port, and finally a few drams of Lagavulin 16 year old Single Malt Islay Scotch.
By the end of the evening I was reciting Middle English poetry and singing old Celtic airs.
But now I must gather my remaining strength to climb the spiral staircase to Boudoir MacNessa.
Good night, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America!
"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"
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