Got Your Big Frozen Turkey Yet??

Well, about a week ago or so, I contacted Pierre down at Steeple Market. Decided I am getting to old to go out hunting for Big Frozen Turkeys. I wanted a 26 pounder, but Pierre got one close enough - 25.62 pounds.

I no longer hunt for Frozen Butterballs that big, because a number of distributors told me that they do not have butterballs that big. Glad I did it this way though, because Pierre carried it out to my car for me.

When I got home, I carried it in the house, got my roasting pan out and put it in my refrigerator to thaw out. It won't thaw out in a week, but come next Tuesday night, I will place it in my sink in cold running water until it finishes thawing so I can cook the giblets on Wednesday and Mary Kay and I can get the dressing made.

Realized I sure am getting weak in my old age as I had to put the frozen turkey on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator - Back is not quite up to that, but my son-in-law will be here on Thursday Morning when it is time to get it in the oven and also to take it out later, as I will not tackle that.

The family will all be home for Thanksgiving, although there will be one big part missing this year. The thought does bring a quick tear to my eyes, but I do remember the 49 very Happy Thanksgivings we spent together. I do have so much to be thankful for as I gather with our children, grandsons and son-in-law. She was a strong part of our family, as all Mothers are, and it is because of her that I have such a wonderful family - Happy Thanksgiving Maryann, I know you will be with us in spirit and do realize you are in a far better place now.