It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful for?

Scottw · 11-22-2008, 12:54 AM

My family and I had a tough go of things (I have explained in previous posts). All in all I can say we came out alright. My business is booming, we upgraded the house and have two beautiful children that have everything they could want (except a cel phone for my daughter, her grades suck). What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? I am thankful for my wife, kids, job, new home and my entire family whose support and love have gotten me through a bunch of s&^t. Plus we are all here, I am thankful for that.

God bless all you guys and girls!

icehog3 · 11-22-2008, 01:44 AM

Family, health and friends.....and having this place where so many of my friends hang out.

DavenportESQ · 11-22-2008, 01:51 AM

Family, friends, being free! and of course the ability to meet new people and make new friends through a silly little hobby(Or addiction)

SeanGAR · 11-22-2008, 02:30 AM

1. I'm thankful for all of those natural male enhancement advertisements that I responded to. Now I can have a pee while I'm laying in bed. At the beginning I was tripping a lot, as you would expect, but that duct tape works wonders.

2. Family, friends, good health

3. A job I love

4. I can make good beer (went through 2 five gallon kegs yesterday)

5. My liver ... thanks bud ... keep up the good work

Not necessarily in that order

JE3146 · 11-22-2008, 02:40 AM

The support of a loving woman and a caring family. Without either, I could easily say I wouldn't be the person I am today.

11-24-2008, 03:09 PM

Man, Scott, great thread. I was going to post a new thread but thought I should check to see if anybody did already & sure enough...my buddy Scott took the reigns...nicely done.

Well, I'm thankful for so much this year. It's been tough, for sure, business is down considerably from last year & the year before but it could be worse and I love my job; I'm healthy, my beautiful wife is healthy, our 2 cats are healthy; we've enjoyed a few nice trips this year, made some amazing new memories and we're trying our hand with IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) so even though we're having difficulty trying for a kid on our own, we're blessed that we have this as an option.

We're thankful that our family & friends are healthy & happy and that all our homes are safe and have made it through the latest round of fires although our thoughts & prayers are with so many of those who lost so much this year.

I'm also thankful that we live a wonderful country in which we are free to speak our minds and do what we like when we like. I'm grateful for the troops who fight for our wonderful rights which we are able to enjoy each & every day!

I'm additionally grateful to have found CA & made some wonderful friends here. It really is one of the best things that's happened to me this year and it's because of you guys & gals. Even Pete. Thank you!!!

Genetic Defect · 11-24-2008, 03:41 PM

Family Friends and

acruce · 11-24-2008, 06:55 PM

I am thankful for my wife,my 2 children our health and a roof over our heads among other things.

11-24-2008, 07:22 PM

That I have a lovely wife, whom I love.

That I've never had a day where I went hungry or unsheltered that wasn't intentional on my part.

That I've had the chance to see other parts the world and know that I live in the greatest country in the world.

BlackDog · 11-24-2008, 08:08 PM

OK, for the past hour or so I've been sitting in the garage smoking a cigar and sipping a couple fingers of Buffalo Trace. The family is gone through next Sunday, and I'm home alone for the week. While I'm not going to have a traditional Thanksgiving Day with the family, I'm feeling pretty good about things. A quiet house gives me a little time to think.

So I get to thinking about the past year, and all I can say is that it's been one of the best ever. My wife is amazing. On one hand she's as tough as a drill sargeant and as focused as a lazer, but on the other hand she has a kind and gentle spirit about her.

My kids are all pretty much on top of their game, with a few normal distractions to be expected. My two oldest (19 & 17) are in college, one studying to get into medical research, the other to be a missionary nurse. They aren't as tough as my wife, but they have her lazer focus.

The next two (14 & 12) are still in junior high, but are kids of which any parent would be proud. They do well in school, are well spoken, and are attentive to the people around them. And they like to fish.

Then there's Thor (2), the little boy we adopted a few months ago. I still can't believe he's my son now. Sure he's got problems, and who knows what the future may hold for his health? But he's with us for now, and my happiness is complete. The Bible says our children are our inheritance, and I now understand what that means. He is a joy to me.

I have no idea how all of these wonderful things happened to a putz like me. Surely not by my own doing. My modus operandi has pretty much been as Sidney Freedman said: "Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and slide on the ice."

So yeah, I'm not going to be eating turkey on Thursday, but I am going to be pretty darn thankful.

DrDubzz · 11-24-2008, 10:00 PM

having a great, loving, beautiful wife, two dogs who are like our children (until we have the human kind), being over half way through with pharmacy school.

the fact that I get to see my family in a couple days, and that there will be Christmas presents there as well

This community for the support and help everyone offers, and for the few boards I'm on in general for all of the information available to learn more about the leaf (whether rolled or in ribbon/flake/disk form). For the recent discounts available

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and for this thread

av8tor152d · 11-24-2008, 10:04 PM

Being home with my Family for the Holidays.

IBQTEE1 · 11-25-2008, 09:27 AM

I am thankful that I am able to still pay my mortgage. But most of all I am thankful that I have a loving family and the greatest friends. I am looking forward to hanging out with the family.

Mr.Maduro · 11-25-2008, 09:32 AM

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Family, friends, health, happiness and their safety. Its what I pray for everynight. I'm blessed.

Da Klugs · 11-25-2008, 09:36 AM

My Parents for .... being what they are.
My wife and the 2 daughters she gave me.
My business partners who collectively have made a future together
My non-business partners who collectively helped everyone do this
Our military men and women who make everything else possible
The many friendships that make life so much richer

Tio Gato · 11-27-2008, 04:43 AM

I am thankful for my beautiful wife who loves me for reasons that I cannot understand.
The love of my family and the blessings God has given me that allows me to help them in their times of need. Both my parents have cancer and I am fortunate that I can take all the time necessary to help them.

I am the luckiest man in the world and I can't figure out why.
I really do have a lot to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving to All!

11-27-2008, 06:55 AM

Great thread

1 A great and understanding wife. met in high school ( 1982 ) and still going strong

2 evrybody in the family is healthy

3 for the first time in years the whole family will be together today.

4 retired from corrections with my health and sanity.

5 landing my dream job as a cigar rep

shilala · 11-27-2008, 07:57 AM

I'm most thankful for the Love of God, my family and friends.
After that, the list goes on forever.
It's a good day to be sucking air.

Sailkat · 11-27-2008, 09:17 AM

I am thankful every day for all the blessings I have in my life.

A loving husband, who is my partner and my friend, who makes me feel loved each and every day.
A loving family and wonderful friends who are always there to share the fun, the joy and the sorry.
For a job that puts a "sailor girl" on the water every day.

For a roof over my head, food on the table and a vehicle that runs.....which so many are struggling for today.

For freedom and all the people that work everyday to preserve and protect it.

For faith...that guides and comforts me and helps me to be a better person, each and every day.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! May you spend it with someone special....or make the people you spend it with special!

Sailchaser · 11-27-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailkat

I am thankful every day for all the blessings I have in my life.

A loving husband, who is my partner and my friend, who makes me feel loved each and every day.
A loving family and wonderful friends who are always there to share the fun, the joy and the sorry.
For a job that puts a "sailor girl" on the water every day.

For a roof over my head, food on the table and a vehicle that runs.....which so many are struggling for today.

For freedom and all the people that work everyday to preserve and protect it.

For faith...that guides and comforts me and helps me to be a better person, each and every day.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! May you spend it with someone special....or make the people you spend it with special!

For having my wife who lives a lifestyle that refelects everthing she wrote above daily
For having the abilty to walk on my own power daily
For learning how to enjoy a hug from a friend or family
For being able to share experinces,strenghts and hopes with others on a daily basis
For having a family who talks with each other
For being able to have Gratitude
Happy Turkey Day Every Day

11-22-2008, 12:54 AM	#1
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful for? My family and I had a tough go of things (I have explained in previous posts). All in all I can say we came out alright. My business is booming, we upgraded the house and have two beautiful children that have everything they could want (except a cel phone for my daughter, her grades suck). What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? I am thankful for my wife, kids, job, new home and my entire family whose support and love have gotten me through a bunch of s&^t. Plus we are all here, I am thankful for that. God bless all you guys and girls! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-22-2008, 01:44 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,913 Trading: (60)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful Family, health and friends.....and having this place where so many of my friends hang out. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-22-2008, 01:51 AM	#3
DavenportESQ Vaya Con Dios Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Chicago Posts: 787 Trading: (15)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful Family, friends, being free! and of course the ability to meet new people and make new friends through a silly little hobby(Or addiction) __________________ I was gambling in Havana I took a little risk Send lawyers, guns and money

11-22-2008, 02:30 AM	#4
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful 1. I'm thankful for all of those natural male enhancement advertisements that I responded to. Now I can have a pee while I'm laying in bed. At the beginning I was tripping a lot, as you would expect, but that duct tape works wonders. 2. Family, friends, good health 3. A job I love 4. I can make good beer (went through 2 five gallon kegs yesterday) 5. My liver ... thanks bud ... keep up the good work Not necessarily in that order __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

11-22-2008, 02:40 AM	#5
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful The support of a loving woman and a caring family. Without either, I could easily say I wouldn't be the person I am today.

11-24-2008, 03:09 PM	#6
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful Man, Scott, great thread. I was going to post a new thread but thought I should check to see if anybody did already & sure enough...my buddy Scott took the reigns...nicely done. Well, I'm thankful for so much this year. It's been tough, for sure, business is down considerably from last year & the year before but it could be worse and I love my job; I'm healthy, my beautiful wife is healthy, our 2 cats are healthy; we've enjoyed a few nice trips this year, made some amazing new memories and we're trying our hand with IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) so even though we're having difficulty trying for a kid on our own, we're blessed that we have this as an option. We're thankful that our family & friends are healthy & happy and that all our homes are safe and have made it through the latest round of fires although our thoughts & prayers are with so many of those who lost so much this year. I'm also thankful that we live a wonderful country in which we are free to speak our minds and do what we like when we like. I'm grateful for the troops who fight for our wonderful rights which we are able to enjoy each & every day! I'm additionally grateful to have found CA & made some wonderful friends here. It really is one of the best things that's happened to me this year and it's because of you guys & gals. Even Pete. Thank you!!!

11-24-2008, 03:41 PM	#7
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful Family Friends and __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

11-24-2008, 06:55 PM	#8
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful I am thankful for my wife,my 2 children our health and a roof over our heads among other things. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

11-24-2008, 07:22 PM	#9
zonedar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful That I have a lovely wife, whom I love. That I've never had a day where I went hungry or unsheltered that wasn't intentional on my part. That I've had the chance to see other parts the world and know that I live in the greatest country in the world.

11-24-2008, 08:08 PM	#10
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful OK, for the past hour or so I've been sitting in the garage smoking a cigar and sipping a couple fingers of Buffalo Trace. The family is gone through next Sunday, and I'm home alone for the week. While I'm not going to have a traditional Thanksgiving Day with the family, I'm feeling pretty good about things. A quiet house gives me a little time to think. So I get to thinking about the past year, and all I can say is that it's been one of the best ever. My wife is amazing. On one hand she's as tough as a drill sargeant and as focused as a lazer, but on the other hand she has a kind and gentle spirit about her. My kids are all pretty much on top of their game, with a few normal distractions to be expected. My two oldest (19 & 17) are in college, one studying to get into medical research, the other to be a missionary nurse. They aren't as tough as my wife, but they have her lazer focus. The next two (14 & 12) are still in junior high, but are kids of which any parent would be proud. They do well in school, are well spoken, and are attentive to the people around them. And they like to fish. Then there's Thor (2), the little boy we adopted a few months ago. I still can't believe he's my son now. Sure he's got problems, and who knows what the future may hold for his health? But he's with us for now, and my happiness is complete. The Bible says our children are our inheritance, and I now understand what that means. He is a joy to me. I have no idea how all of these wonderful things happened to a putz like me. Surely not by my own doing. My modus operandi has pretty much been as Sidney Freedman said: "Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and slide on the ice." So yeah, I'm not going to be eating turkey on Thursday, but I am going to be pretty darn thankful. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

11-24-2008, 10:00 PM	#11
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful having a great, loving, beautiful wife, two dogs who are like our children (until we have the human kind), being over half way through with pharmacy school. the fact that I get to see my family in a couple days, and that there will be Christmas presents there as well This community for the support and help everyone offers, and for the few boards I'm on in general for all of the information available to learn more about the leaf (whether rolled or in ribbon/flake/disk form). For the recent discounts available ... and for this thread

11-24-2008, 10:04 PM	#12
av8tor152d Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 1,152 Trading: (21)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful Being home with my Family for the Holidays. __________________ W.O.L.F. pack member since 2002

11-25-2008, 09:27 AM	#13
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful I am thankful that I am able to still pay my mortgage. But most of all I am thankful that I have a loving family and the greatest friends. I am looking forward to hanging out with the family. __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

11-25-2008, 09:32 AM	#14
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,902 Trading: (83)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful . <-------------- See the avatar! Family, friends, health, happiness and their safety. Its what I pray for everynight. I'm blessed. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

11-25-2008, 09:36 AM	#15
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,221 Trading: (8)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful My Parents for .... being what they are. My wife and the 2 daughters she gave me. My business partners who collectively have made a future together My non-business partners who collectively helped everyone do this Our military men and women who make everything else possible The many friendships that make life so much richer __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-27-2008, 04:43 AM	#16
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful I am thankful for my beautiful wife who loves me for reasons that I cannot understand. The love of my family and the blessings God has given me that allows me to help them in their times of need. Both my parents have cancer and I am fortunate that I can take all the time necessary to help them. I am the luckiest man in the world and I can't figure out why. I really do have a lot to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to All! __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

11-27-2008, 06:55 AM	#17
Doogie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful Great thread 1 A great and understanding wife. met in high school ( 1982 ) and still going strong 2 evrybody in the family is healthy 3 for the first time in years the whole family will be together today. 4 retired from corrections with my health and sanity. 5 landing my dream job as a cigar rep

11-27-2008, 07:57 AM	#18
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful I'm most thankful for the Love of God, my family and friends. After that, the list goes on forever. It's a good day to be sucking air. __________________

11-27-2008, 09:17 AM	#19
Sailkat Smooth sailing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kat Location: St. Clair Shores, MI Posts: 638 Trading: (5)	Re: It's Thanksgiving week, what are you thankful I am thankful every day for all the blessings I have in my life. A loving husband, who is my partner and my friend, who makes me feel loved each and every day. A loving family and wonderful friends who are always there to share the fun, the joy and the sorry. For a job that puts a "sailor girl" on the water every day. For a roof over my head, food on the table and a vehicle that runs.....which so many are struggling for today. For freedom and all the people that work everyday to preserve and protect it. For faith...that guides and comforts me and helps me to be a better person, each and every day. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! May you spend it with someone special....or make the people you spend it with special!