For the last 15 years or so, Ryan and I have spent Thanksgiving at Dad and Bev's. They live on about 15 acres in the country. Thanksgiving at their place is buffet style with tables set up outside to accommodate about 30 people. (It gets a little tricky when it's cold and rainy - thankfully, it's a gorgeous day today - sun is shining - and I think it's going to be in the 70's)
On the Thanksgiving Eve, Dad digs a hole (pit) in the ground - starts a huge fire, and once the coals are burned down - gets the John Deere Tractor , moves the coals, places a piece of aluminum siding down - puts 2 big 28 pounder turkeys wrapped with many rolls of heavy duty aluminum foil on top - then puts another piece of aluminum siding on top... then gets back in the tractor and puts the coals back on top. Then 12 hours later - back in the John Deere Tractor to dig up the turkeys. This is quite an event EVERY year. I have many pictures that I will post soon. Here is a picture of the fire from last night.
(Did you think I was going "healthy" on Turkey day - Heck No!!!)
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I've been lucky enough to join in the festivities at Bev's for quite a few years now..........it's always a fabulous time......the bonfire.......the burying the turkeys........the wondering all night .......how are they cooking ?..........but......it's always a great surprise.........when they're dug up........in one piece........and usually just fine.........I have to say that this year they were the best ever..........not too dry.......done perfectly !........Usually.......the great unknown ! A great time was had by all !!..........peace and love........Norma
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