Challenge November 26-28, 2015 "Thanksgiving": Happy Thanksgiving to the UHHers! You all have blessed my life! Thank you for this Forum to keep me shooting and trying to improve those...

lnightng7 Loc: Norfolk, NE

Happy Thanksgiving to the UHHers! You all have blessed my life! Thank you for this Forum to keep me shooting and trying to improve those photos!

May we pause to remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving:

When the 102 Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock in the fall of 1620, they were greeted by a New World filled with uncertainty, turmoil, and harsh conditions. Only half of the original settlers survived the first year, but despite the hardships faced, the Pilgrims still made it a point to spend time at the end of their first harvest with family and their community to feast and be thankful.
In 1785, Benjamin Franklin, our organizational namesake, wrote an account of the first Thanksgiving. Franklin wrote that the first settlers frequently set aside days to fast and pray, seeking relief from heaven by laying their wants and distresses before the Lord. When yet another one of these fasts was proposed in the colonys Assembly, a farmer stood up and spoke out against the continued airing of grievances to the Lord. The farmer, concerned that the colonists wearyd heaven with their complaints, instead proposed giving thanks that their situation was improving. As the farmer put it, their seas and rivers were full of fish, the air sweet, the climate healthy, and above all, they were in the full enjoyment of liberty, civil and religious. According to Franklin, the farmer's advice was taken, and the first Thanksgiving was observed in the fall of 1621.
The entire Plymouth colony and some 90 Native Americans gathered for three days of feasts and entertainment, demonstrating that Thanksgiving has been a truly communal affair since the very beginning.
This Thanksgiving Day, as you deal with increased security at airports and rhetoric from Presidential candidates, it may be easy to focus on all that is wrong with our society. But we must remember the true purpose of Thanksgiving. The holiday is about putting in the time to connect with family, friends, community, and to let the people that matter in your life know how grateful we are to have them. All too often we take the people we care about most, and the freedoms we have, for granted.
So as you sit on your couch stuffed, watching football this Thanksgiving, remember all those who have supported you and have helped you along the way in this chaotic world. If the Pilgrims were able to find something to be thankful for as winter approached in the fall of 1621, we should all as Americans be able to find plenty to be thankful for as well. This Thanksgiving Day be thankful for the freedom we have to feast, watch football, and gather with family-- but most importantly let the people you truly care about know how important they are to you.

Got my Thanksgiving supplies--We're supposed to have freezing rain & snow! Travel warnings are out! We are spending the day with our neighbors across the street. Think they can make that trip!!!!!

Hope mine turns out looking this good!

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

Remember on this day of Thanksgiving there are no calories on this day!!!

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

lnightng7 wrote:

Happy Thanksgiving to the UHHers! You all have blessed my life! Thank you for this Forum to keep me shooting and trying to improve those photos!

May we pause to remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving:

When the 102 Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock in the fall of 1620, they were greeted by a New World filled with uncertainty, turmoil, and harsh conditions. Only half of the original settlers survived the first year, but despite the hardships faced, the Pilgrims still made it a point to spend time at the end of their first harvest with family and their community to feast and be thankful.
In 1785, Benjamin Franklin, our organizational namesake, wrote an account of the first Thanksgiving. Franklin wrote that the first settlers frequently set aside days to fast and pray, seeking relief from heaven by laying their wants and distresses before the Lord. When yet another one of these fasts was proposed in the colonys Assembly, a farmer stood up and spoke out against the continued airing of grievances to the Lord. The farmer, concerned that the colonists wearyd heaven with their complaints, instead proposed giving thanks that their situation was improving. As the farmer put it, their seas and rivers were full of fish, the air sweet, the climate healthy, and above all, they were in the full enjoyment of liberty, civil and religious. According to Franklin, the farmer's advice was taken, and the first Thanksgiving was observed in the fall of 1621.
The entire Plymouth colony and some 90 Native Americans gathered for three days of feasts and entertainment, demonstrating that Thanksgiving has been a truly communal affair since the very beginning.
This Thanksgiving Day, as you deal with increased security at airports and rhetoric from Presidential candidates, it may be easy to focus on all that is wrong with our society. But we must remember the true purpose of Thanksgiving. The holiday is about putting in the time to connect with family, friends, community, and to let the people that matter in your life know how grateful we are to have them. All too often we take the people we care about most, and the freedoms we have, for granted.
So as you sit on your couch stuffed, watching football this Thanksgiving, remember all those who have supported you and have helped you along the way in this chaotic world. If the Pilgrims were able to find something to be thankful for as winter approached in the fall of 1621, we should all as Americans be able to find plenty to be thankful for as well. This Thanksgiving Day be thankful for the freedom we have to feast, watch football, and gather with family-- but most importantly let the people you truly care about know how important they are to you.

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I enjoyed your history account and comments. We expect sunny and near 60F, warmer than usual this time of year. :)

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

lnightng7 wrote:

Happy Thanksgiving to the UHHers! You all have blessed my life! Thank you for this Forum to keep me shooting and trying to improve those photos!

May we pause to remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving:

When the 102 Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock in the fall of 1620, they were greeted by a New World filled with uncertainty, turmoil, and harsh conditions. Only half of the original settlers survived the first year, but despite the hardships faced, the Pilgrims still made it a point to spend time at the end of their first harvest with family and their community to feast and be thankful.
In 1785, Benjamin Franklin, our organizational namesake, wrote an account of the first Thanksgiving. Franklin wrote that the first settlers frequently set aside days to fast and pray, seeking relief from heaven by laying their wants and distresses before the Lord. When yet another one of these fasts was proposed in the colonys Assembly, a farmer stood up and spoke out against the continued airing of grievances to the Lord. The farmer, concerned that the colonists wearyd heaven with their complaints, instead proposed giving thanks that their situation was improving. As the farmer put it, their seas and rivers were full of fish, the air sweet, the climate healthy, and above all, they were in the full enjoyment of liberty, civil and religious. According to Franklin, the farmer's advice was taken, and the first Thanksgiving was observed in the fall of 1621.
The entire Plymouth colony and some 90 Native Americans gathered for three days of feasts and entertainment, demonstrating that Thanksgiving has been a truly communal affair since the very beginning.
This Thanksgiving Day, as you deal with increased security at airports and rhetoric from Presidential candidates, it may be easy to focus on all that is wrong with our society. But we must remember the true purpose of Thanksgiving. The holiday is about putting in the time to connect with family, friends, community, and to let the people that matter in your life know how grateful we are to have them. All too often we take the people we care about most, and the freedoms we have, for granted.
So as you sit on your couch stuffed, watching football this Thanksgiving, remember all those who have supported you and have helped you along the way in this chaotic world. If the Pilgrims were able to find something to be thankful for as winter approached in the fall of 1621, we should all as Americans be able to find plenty to be thankful for as well. This Thanksgiving Day be thankful for the freedom we have to feast, watch football, and gather with family-- but most importantly let the people you truly care about know how important they are to you.

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Beautiful start.... :thumbup:

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

''Thanksgiving? What is that all about?''

''Hang around, you'll find out''

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Happy Thanksgiving to all and to all a Good night! :)

Dining Rm. creation for tomorrow!

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dane004 Loc: WYOMING

lnightng7 wrote:

Happy Thanksgiving to the UHHers! You all have blessed my life! Thank you for this Forum to keep me shooting and trying to improve those photos!

May we pause to remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving:

When the 102 Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock in the fall of 1620, they were greeted by a New World filled with uncertainty, turmoil, and harsh conditions. Only half of the original settlers survived the first year, but despite the hardships faced, the Pilgrims still made it a point to spend time at the end of their first harvest with family and their community to feast and be thankful.
In 1785, Benjamin Franklin, our organizational namesake, wrote an account of the first Thanksgiving. Franklin wrote that the first settlers frequently set aside days to fast and pray, seeking relief from heaven by laying their wants and distresses before the Lord. When yet another one of these fasts was proposed in the colonys Assembly, a farmer stood up and spoke out against the continued airing of grievances to the Lord. The farmer, concerned that the colonists wearyd heaven with their complaints, instead proposed giving thanks that their situation was improving. As the farmer put it, their seas and rivers were full of fish, the air sweet, the climate healthy, and above all, they were in the full enjoyment of liberty, civil and religious. According to Franklin, the farmer's advice was taken, and the first Thanksgiving was observed in the fall of 1621.
The entire Plymouth colony and some 90 Native Americans gathered for three days of feasts and entertainment, demonstrating that Thanksgiving has been a truly communal affair since the very beginning.
This Thanksgiving Day, as you deal with increased security at airports and rhetoric from Presidential candidates, it may be easy to focus on all that is wrong with our society. But we must remember the true purpose of Thanksgiving. The holiday is about putting in the time to connect with family, friends, community, and to let the people that matter in your life know how grateful we are to have them. All too often we take the people we care about most, and the freedoms we have, for granted.
So as you sit on your couch stuffed, watching football this Thanksgiving, remember all those who have supported you and have helped you along the way in this chaotic world. If the Pilgrims were able to find something to be thankful for as winter approached in the fall of 1621, we should all as Americans be able to find plenty to be thankful for as well. This Thanksgiving Day be thankful for the freedom we have to feast, watch football, and gather with family-- but most importantly let the people you truly care about know how important they are to you.

Happy Thanksgiving to the UHHers! You all have bl... (show quote)

Lavonne Thank you for hosting the challenge, with a good group to start it.

Fancy Table Dressing

Table is set

little cat with its eyes all a glow

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

If we are all standing around a beautifully arranged table, with family, that alone is a reason for giving thanks. However here are some who never get thanked.........and they are one reason why your table is so beautiful and yes, they are working today too

Irenejb Loc: Minnesota/Florida

judy juul wrote:

Happy Thanksgiving to all and to all a Good night! :)

Nice Judy. Happy Thanksgiving!

fish9x Loc: Central Michigan

Great way to begin our Thanksgiving and I wish all my fellow hoggers a blessed and safe day. Freezing rain here on top of the snow last week should slow things down a bit. Won't be long and I'll be on the ice and fishing.

Irenejb Loc: Minnesota/Florida

dane004 wrote:

Lavonne Thank you for hosting the challenge, with a good group to start it.

Great set Dane....and Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Irenejb Loc: Minnesota/Florida

Roadrunner wrote:

If we are all standing around a beautifully arranged table, with family, that alone is a reason for giving thanks. However here are some who never get thanked.........and they are one reason why your table is so beautiful and yes, they are working today too

Yes! RR....I give thanks to all these great farmers every day.

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

dane004 wrote:

Lavonne Thank you for hosting the challenge, with a good group to start it.

Thanks, Dane..Think I'll use that piece at the table today! Very nice and educational for the children!
Have a happy! :lol:

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Irenejb wrote:

Nice Judy. Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks, Irene-you,too :lol:

Mary1946 Loc: Minnesota

Roadrunner wrote:

''Thanksgiving? What is that all about?''

''Hang around, you'll find out''

That's a good one.