Kentucky Wildcats 5 for Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving Edition
By Paul Jordan
Happy Thanksgiving from the WBN family to yours
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving to the BBN. Sorry to break your heart, but no “5” things for you this morning. It’s late and I hope to sleep in tomorrow so I am doing this early Thanksgiving morning. I did want to take the time to thank the Big Blue Nation for supporting this site for the past year and half. When I started the site, I had no clue how many people would actually show up to read what I had written. I remember hoping for 50 readers a day but you have far surpassed my expectations so I want to sincerely thank you, the readers for your support, your word of mouth advertising for us, and your passing the links to your friends and family.
Next, I want to give a shout out to my fellow bloggers who have encouraged me and linked to me as well. I really do not know where this site would be if not for Glen and Ken at A Sea of Blue, John Clay, Greg Gorham from Kentucky Sports Network, Aaron at Bleed Blue Kentucky, the folks at Tailgate Review and Saturday Down South, Tom Leach, Chip Miller and Brian Eldridge. We really do appreciate your links and your advice and allowing me to bounce suggestions off of you.
And last but not least I have to thank my staff. When I first started, I thought this was a one person gig, but through relentless networking I have found nine other UK fans to go into battle with. I know that this is a passion for all of us because blogging does not pay, but I do appreciate all the hard work you have done over the past year.
And last, not least, my family.
That is it for me. I have been too sentimental and we know that can not be allowed to happen. Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving and that you are not headed to Marney’s for Thanksgiving. (Thanksgiving letter courtesy of awkwardfamily photos.com
"November 26th, 2009From: MarneyAs you all know a fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner does not make itself. I need to ask each of you to help by bringing something to complete the meal. I truly appreciate your offers to assist with the meal preparation.Now, while I do have quite a sense of humor and joke around all the time, I COULD NOT BE MORE SERIOUS when I am providing you with your Thanksgiving instructions and orders. I am very particular, so please perform your task EXACTLY as I have requested and read your portion very carefully. If I ask you to bring your offering in a container that has a lid, bring your offering in a container WITH A LID, NOT ALUMINUM FOIL! If I ask you to bring a serving spoon for your dish, BRING A SERVING SPOON, NOT A SOUP SPOON! And please do not forget anything.All food that is to be cooked should already be prepared, bring it hot and ready to serve, warm or room temp. These are your ONLY THREE options. Anything meant to be served cold should, of course, already be cold.The Mike Byron Family1. Turnips in a casserole with a lid and a serving spoon. Please do not fill the casserole all the way up to the top, it gets too messy. I know this may come as a bit of a surprise to you, but most of us hate turnips so don’t feel like you a have to feed an army.2. Two half gallons of ice cream, one must be VANILLA, I don’t care what the other one is. No store brands please. I did see an ad this morning for Hagan Daz Peppermint Bark Ice Cream, yum!! (no pressure here, though).3. Toppings for the ice cream.4. A case of bottled water, NOT gallons, any brand is ok.The Bob Byron Family1. Green beans or asparagus (not both) in a casserole with a lid and a serving spoon. If you are making the green beans, please prepare FOUR pounds, if you are making asparagus please prepare FIVE pounds. It is up to you how you wish to prepare them, no soupy sauces, no cheese (you know how Mike is), a light sprinkling of toasted nuts, or pancetta, or some EVOO would be a nice way to jazz them up.2. A case of beer of your choice (I have Coors Light and Corona) or a bottle of clos du bois chardonnay (you will have to let me know which you will bring prior to 11/22).The Lisa Byron Chesterford Family1. Lisa as a married woman you are now required to contribute at the adult level. You can bring an hors d’ouvres. A few helpful hints/suggestions. Keep it very light, and non-filling, NO COCKTAIL SAUCE, no beans of any kind. I think your best bet would be a platter of fresh veggies and dip. Not a huge platter mind you (i.e., not the plastic platter from the supermarket).The Michelle Bobble Family1. Stuffing in a casserole with a serving spoon. Please make the stuffing sans meat.2. 2.5-3 qts. of mashed squash in a casserole with a lid and serving spoon3. Proscuitto pin wheel – please stick to the recipe, no need to bring a plate.4. A pie knifeThe June Davis Family1. 15 LBS of mashed potatoes in a casserole with a serving spoon. Please do not use the over-size blue serving dish you used last year. Because you are making such a large batch you can do one of two things: put half the mash in a regulation size casserole with lid and put the other half in a plastic container and we can just replenish with that or use two regulation size casserole dishes with lids. Only one serving spoon is needed.2. A bottle of clos du bois chardonnayThe Amy Misto Family (why do I even bother she will never read this)1. A pumpkin pie in a pie dish (please use my silver palate recipe) no knife needed.2. An apple pie in a pie dish, you can use your own recipe, no knife needed.Looking forward to the 28th!!Marney"
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