Dinner?

Think back, for just a moment, about past Thanksgiving dinners.  How far back can you remember?  Who was at the dinner?  Was it "only" family?  Was it a wide variety of people some of whom you don't remember let alone see anymore?

One of the earliest I remember is the first one my then husband and I couldn't get "home" for.  He had been given a turkey where he was working.  We invited our Bible study group to our apartment (we were in college) with everyone bringing something.  It was pretty much an "all afternoon" meal but it was fun and we were with friends - all of whom were not able to "go home" for Thanksgiving either.  The part I still laugh about was having to call my Mom and ask "which end of the turkey do I stuff?"  (Remember I didn't know much then [or now!] about cooking!)  When she stopped laughing she said "both ends, dear, both ends."

This started the tradition of not being "alone" for Thanksgiving (or other holidays) for me.  I always check to see if someone will be by themselves.  I always ask if they would like to be with others.  I understand completely when someone wants to be alone.  I also enjoy including those who want company.  What are your Thanksgiving dinner memories?  Are you at least smiling (both ends!) if not laughing?  Can you think of somone to check to see if they would like to share your Thanksgiving dinner?