tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post5586819828265630426..comments2024-03-28T18:28:32.280-04:00Comments on Big Dude's Eclectic Ramblings: Thanksgiving 2012 At Almost Heaven SouthBig Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-10155921531734549822012-11-30T08:25:42.891-05:002012-11-30T08:25:42.891-05:00I'd hate it if I couldn't eat shellfish, b...I'd hate it if I couldn't eat shellfish, but I know many folks are allergic to it.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-59890164668910937032012-11-29T20:09:49.036-05:002012-11-29T20:09:49.036-05:00If I could eat shellfish, I'd devour every mor...If I could eat shellfish, I'd devour every morsel of your Thanksgiving meal! We had a Mrs. Smith's pumpkin pie too . . . really simplifying things this year and it was wonderful!Roz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-18836020650602363242012-11-29T14:32:46.398-05:002012-11-29T14:32:46.398-05:00Thanks Katherine - us two dudes had a great day a...Thanks Katherine - us two dudes had a great day and please include me when you do invite everyone over for oysters. Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-29093263139598368002012-11-29T14:30:18.596-05:002012-11-29T14:30:18.596-05:00Thanks Joanne - We sure enjoyed it.Thanks Joanne - We sure enjoyed it.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-20277109419023393552012-11-29T14:29:38.308-05:002012-11-29T14:29:38.308-05:00Tricia - It's a little harder to break down a ...Tricia - It's a little harder to break down a Thanksgiving meal into parts, but I'll try to sell it as all thise casseroles being small plate meals.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-12172876110407328132012-11-29T14:28:02.947-05:002012-11-29T14:28:02.947-05:00Thanks Marguerite - They went down real easyThanks Marguerite - They went down real easyBig Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-3146200381076469722012-11-29T12:03:07.162-05:002012-11-29T12:03:07.162-05:00I think you have something there Larry. I wonder ...I think you have something there Larry. I wonder what my family would think if I pulled those casseroles out of the oven one at a time? It is a nice idea but don't think it would fly without a bunch of whining. Ha ha. Glad you enjoyed your holiday!Tricia @ saving room for desserthttp://www.savingdessert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-83242454690379871602012-11-29T11:03:38.316-05:002012-11-29T11:03:38.316-05:00Those shrimp and oysters look fab and I would pref...Those shrimp and oysters look fab and I would prefer them to turkey any day! And so much better than a grilled cheese sandwich! :)Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-48348369986829424942012-11-29T08:52:27.555-05:002012-11-29T08:52:27.555-05:00You have certainly been on a seafood kick and I am...You have certainly been on a seafood kick and I am loving it! I really like how you spaced it how and made it all look so elegant, especially for two dudes - lol!<br /><br />I meant to comment on your previous post with the char-grilled oysters...aren't they amazing? Oysters are one thing I really miss being up here and I really miss the days when we would invite everyone over and I couldn't grill them fast enough! Katherine Roberts Aucoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454975337867383578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-3906635438488950382012-11-29T08:27:57.646-05:002012-11-29T08:27:57.646-05:00Your thanksgiving sounds AWESOME!Your thanksgiving sounds AWESOME!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-38800815880504144762012-11-29T05:33:51.577-05:002012-11-29T05:33:51.577-05:00Thanks Dave - Hope you guys had a good Thanksgivin...Thanks Dave - Hope you guys had a good Thanksgiving.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-13095825695457544832012-11-29T05:32:11.213-05:002012-11-29T05:32:11.213-05:00Hi Betsy - Sounds like you and Bev (and most other...Hi Betsy - Sounds like you and Bev (and most others) are like minded when it comes to Thanksgiving menus.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-73681015804656741302012-11-29T00:02:39.530-05:002012-11-29T00:02:39.530-05:00Larry, Too bad that we weren't in town for Tha...Larry, Too bad that we weren't in town for Thanksgiving. Of course then you would have missed the eclectic dinner that you and Joe enjoyed together. You were sure thinking outside the box on that one! Take Care, Big Daddy DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-53818637376916479552012-11-28T22:48:34.728-05:002012-11-28T22:48:34.728-05:00Well---looks good, but not on Thanksgiving... I&#...Well---looks good, but not on Thanksgiving... I'm a traditionalist... I HAVE to have my turkey and trimmings... It's just 'in' me!!!!! ha<br /><br />Have a great Thursday.<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-29968144331346002892012-11-28T17:57:26.584-05:002012-11-28T17:57:26.584-05:00Sounds like Greg is a good guy to invite over for ...Sounds like Greg is a good guy to invite over for dinner. Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-55852118299904189662012-11-28T16:50:33.858-05:002012-11-28T16:50:33.858-05:00Our friend Greg always brings pounds and pounds of...Our friend Greg always brings pounds and pounds of Shrimp for Thanksgiving snacking midafternoon. I'm sure you're shocked to learn there were none left. No? Well, you've got our number, then. Of course, our presentation isn't as pretty as yours.<br /><br />thanksgiving leftovers? Do you mean the lunches and dinner the following day? That's right. 47 pounds of turkey, all gone by midnight Friday.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-40335410439160149242012-11-28T16:05:34.876-05:002012-11-28T16:05:34.876-05:00Thanks Pam and I didn't miss it at all.Thanks Pam and I didn't miss it at all.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-48549540019710510182012-11-28T16:04:54.114-05:002012-11-28T16:04:54.114-05:00Thanks Karen and hope to try the longer meal at Ch...Thanks Karen and hope to try the longer meal at ChristmasBig Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-37769568335110747512012-11-28T16:04:05.204-05:002012-11-28T16:04:05.204-05:00We made sure to only eat the shrimp cocktail and d...We made sure to only eat the shrimp cocktail and drink one margarita prior to the RV work - then we made up for it.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-22817542500308798032012-11-28T14:46:31.508-05:002012-11-28T14:46:31.508-05:00Awww, hate it that you and Bev were apart for Than...Awww, hate it that you and Bev were apart for Thanksgiving this year. But it looks like you and Joe enjoyed the repeat very much! Did you manage to get the work on the RV done with all that eating going on?Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-89028273995891268602012-11-28T11:41:33.608-05:002012-11-28T11:41:33.608-05:00I'm glad you didn't eat a grilled cheese b...I'm glad you didn't eat a grilled cheese by yourself. I like the idea of your extended meal.Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-69204233799640422772012-11-28T11:28:33.806-05:002012-11-28T11:28:33.806-05:00I wouldn't miss turkey if all of this tasty fo...I wouldn't miss turkey if all of this tasty food was on the menu! Great meal Larry!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-53677818281991623222012-11-28T08:33:51.933-05:002012-11-28T08:33:51.933-05:00Thanks Lea Ann - After seeing the shots, I wish I&...Thanks Lea Ann - After seeing the shots, I wish I'd added two more shrimp to each cocktail - thanks for noticing the lemon touch. Too bad about your choice of meals but good you got to spend the time with your mom.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-7268168966903038962012-11-28T08:31:09.984-05:002012-11-28T08:31:09.984-05:00Thanks Jenn - similar meals must become more regul...Thanks Jenn - similar meals must become more regular around here - I'm too old to wait for special occasions.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-25902997416382458442012-11-28T08:29:41.313-05:002012-11-28T08:29:41.313-05:00Susan - I don't where the oysters come from, b...Susan - I don't where the oysters come from, but your $7.99/doz in a restaurant (opened with sauce, lemon, and crackers) is way better than my $8.99/doz whole, in a plastic bag from the market. The first time I ate them at an oyster bar in Venice, Fl they were 10 cents each.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.com