# (Old) Can You Hear that Cranberry "Schloop"? - A Thanksgiving MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [November 20, 2023, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412 "2023-11-20T06:35:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/141 "2023-11-23T15:02:03Z")
Having leftover pizza for breakfast cuz I can. ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/142 "2023-11-23T15:09:13Z")
I made a quick bacon, aig and cheese burrito because I could. šŸ˜› Happy Thanksgiving to the American Mumpers! The pumpkin bread is made and Iā€™ll start the rest around one oā€™clock for dinner sometime between 4 and 5. Stay safe and healthy yā€™all! ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/143 "2023-11-23T15:15:49Z")
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! Itā€™s 39F and cloudy outside, but the clouds will give way to afternoon sunshine and temps will top out at 49F. I was out of bed at 4:45, which was late for me, but at Safeway by 6:00 a.m., where, thank goodness, I was able to procure some sage sausage. Now, my stuffing and dressing will be right. I mean, I guess I could have just made my own, but why? I will commence with making deviled eggs in about an hour. At 10:00, Iā€™ll make the dressing/stuffing, and by 11:00 or 11:30, Iā€™ll put the bird in the oven. I may adjust backward an hour, but thatā€™s my plan. **wheelie,** I hope the rest of your trip was/is uneventful and you have a nice celebration with your wife. **boofae,** enjoy your music festival! **nellie,** Although I know it isnā€™t logical, I kind of viewed the stray Polar tufts as visits from my best boy too. He is in my thoughts every day. **sari** , I really hope your son steps up and obtains his license soon. As tired as you say you are, I worry there will be an accident. When youā€™re tired, your reaction time slows down and youā€™ve already mentioned two close calls. I need to grab a yogurt and another cup of coffee and finish tidying. I spent a good part of yesterday steaming and waxing my kitchen floor, along with some other chores. Now, I just need to quickly run the roll-suck around and clear a few items from the kitchen island. So, other than food prep and what Iā€™ve just described, Iā€™m ready for the day. There will be clean-up along the way of course, because itā€™s easier to clean as I cook, than look at a giant mess at the end. My best to all of you! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/144 "2023-11-23T15:21:12Z")
Morning all. At brothers house with nothing but a day of sloth and turkey eating ahead. Two more nights before I can sleep in my own bed again and Iā€™m more than ready to go home. Everyone have a good Thorsday wherever you are. ---
**Author:** ![teelabrown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teelabrown/32/8412_2.png) [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/145 "2023-11-23T15:51:17Z")
Itā€™s just me and Mr. brown, and weā€™re not turkey fans. So I have a small rack of lamb defrosting, and will roast it and serve it with potato/garlic/cream gratin and some roasted carrots. I have a pumpkin pie in the oven right now and itā€™ll be done in about fifteen minutes. The crust looks like itā€™ll be a good one. I make crusts from scratch and by eyeballing the ingredients. They always turn out well, but once in awhile theyā€™re absolutely prize-winning. Hopefully todayā€™s will be one of the latter. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/146 "2023-11-23T15:55:14Z")
Baconā€™s in the oven for breakfast. Iā€™ll start making the turkey around 1100. Itā€™s 14 pounds plus stuffing, so according to Reynolds is should take 2:00 to 2:15 to roast in the bag. Iā€™ll plan on adding another hour or so to that, since I want to ensure the stuffing is at least 165Āŗ. Roasting bags keep the bird moist. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/147 "2023-11-23T16:00:49Z")
_Started Typing: 9:58 AM ET Clicked Reply: 11:00 AM ET_ Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow US Mumpersā€¦and happy Thursday to everyone else! šŸ˜ Thanks for the comments on my surgiversary photo. I tend to focus on the (many) things that still need (a lot of) work, so itā€™s good for me to ā€œbragā€ every now and then and remind myself that Iā€™ve come a long way and am really not doing _so_ badly. Iā€™ve been spending the morning putzing around online, and watching the Macyā€™s Thanksgiving Day Parade on my iPad (since the TV is in the other room). When I cancelled cable, I didnā€™t realize that Peacock and Paramount+ include live NBC and CBS programming: Iā€™m still glad I have an antenna, but itā€™s nice to be able to stream those networks when I want to watch something live on my iPad and/or when thereā€™s bad weather (= iffy antenna reception). Itā€™s just about time to jump in the shower and head to my BFFsā€™ placeā€¦I hope everyone has a great day! > [@LSLGuy](#): > > itā€™s is a happy sort of creaky I love that characterization, and may start using it when I talk with my personal trainer. Iā€™m always laughing at myself when my knees or shoulders creak during a workout. šŸ™‚ > [@missred](#): > > At CVS, the couple ahead of me didnā€™t speak English, so the pharmacist and the couple were communicating with each other via Google translate on their phones. Such a great idea. Thank goodness they were all relatively comfortable with that technology! > [@dogbutler](#): > > Spot didnā€™t eat it, he just carried his ā€œkillā€ up into hs tree, leopard style. What I meant was that yes, you found the one he carried to the tree, but was there any concern that he might have _also_ eaten one. I think by now youā€™d know if anything were wrong, though. šŸ™‚ > [@Sahirrnee](#): > > We were full, but still hungry, because it just wasnā€™t the same. What a great way to express that feeling/concept! šŸ˜ƒ > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > it looks like fun That _does_ look like fun! šŸš† If it were closer to Baltimore (and didnā€™t involve the Bay Bridge), Iā€™d suggest it to my dad and bro. > [@Wheelz](#): > > it looks like Iā€™ll be home soon Yay! šŸ¤ž ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/148 "2023-11-23T16:30:20Z")
Apparently my oven turns itself off when it thinks itā€™s cooked long enough. Dammit. Iā€™m not sure when it did, but the internal temp of the breast is 150Ā° and it should be 170Ā°. So I just turned the oven back on at a higher temp to finish. MIL is making the dressing, since I donā€™t eat the stuff and Iā€™ve never made it. Iā€™ve got the smoked turkey ready to go in the oven to be warmed up. The table is set. I need to steam the broccoli - that only takes about 15 minutes. And making gravy from a packet takes less than 5 minutes (DONā€™T JUDGE!!!) - I already washed my gravy boat. I guess itā€™s not too early to schloop the cranberry jelly on to a dish. Then I need to get the sweet potatoes peeled and boiled. But Iā€™ll get that stuff done after MIL leaves the kitchen. I should probably check my list, too. I think Iā€™ve remembered it allā€¦ I thinkā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/149 "2023-11-23T16:35:37Z")
**FCM** you donā€™t eat stuffing??? Oh the humanity. My body does not like pizza for breakfastā€¦ā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/150 "2023-11-23T16:38:37Z")
You are beautiful!!! Both pictures. I donā€™t photograph well, but you obviously do. Iā€™m not doing much until tomorrow, when Iā€™ll do most of the my part of the Saturday family dinner prep. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/151 "2023-11-23T17:19:26Z")
Apparently, when I put the frozen turkey into the bottom drawer of the fridge last week, I cracked the bottom of the drawer. Iā€™ve got a replacement in my Amazon shopping cart, but I want to check the measurements after I take the turkey out. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/152 "2023-11-23T17:30:24Z")
> [@Misnomer](#): > > Thanks for the comments on my surgiversary photo. I tend to focus on the (many) things that still need (a lot of) work, so itā€™s good for me to ā€œbragā€ every now and then and remind myself that Iā€™ve come a long way and am really not doing _so_ badly. I think you look quite good in the ā€œafterā€ photo _and_ the ā€œbeforeā€ photo! And while Iā€™m happy to provide the ego boost (and understand that rush), a gentle reminder that what I or anyone else thinks about what you look like counts for exactly jack squat. Youā€™re improving your health for your own sake. Thatā€™s the most important part, and I heartily applaud you for it! Meanwhile, my flight this morning couldnā€™t have been easier. It actually landed early, and Iā€™m halfway home from the airport in an Uber right now. Whew! Thanks for the positive vibes, everyone! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/153 "2023-11-23T17:35:56Z")
With the roasting of the yams this morning, all is ready for our contribution towards Thanksgiving dinner #1 (TD#1). We get to do it again on Sunday for TD#2. Itā€™s a nice sunny day for the 40 minute drive, which also means we can stay a bit later as it wonā€™t get really dark until after five. Not sure what the agenda is, although they apparently like to sit around and watch football on T-day. I havenā€™t bothered with football since the Purple People Eaters were dominating the defensive line back in the 70s, so it holds no interest for me. Sunday (TD#2) will be spent with my daughter, my youngest son, and his daughters. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/154 "2023-11-23T17:45:13Z")
I gotta catch up with yā€™all later. The rats have apparently chewed out of their enclosure (thanks for the heads up **Monkey**!) and while running on about three hours sleep - I could NOT wind down last night after working open ā†’ close, had a 420 am smoke which isnā€™t actually a good thing - Iā€™m about to get myself washed and moderately presentable, since **Sweet Manager** and her mother have invited me, plus one of the Oven Masters, for Da Feasting. Weā€™ll see if O.M. shows up, and if I can keep the cursing down to a tolerable limit. It _IS_ my day off, after all. **Sweet Manager** kept trying to get me to come over earlier, to watch the parade. As diplomatically as possible, I was like, yah, seriously, thatā€™s a nope. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/155 "2023-11-23T17:47:41Z")
Up, caffeinated and sheveled. Going out to The Quay in a bit for Thanksgiving dinner. appy Thig! ^this is why I just ordered a new keyboard from Da Jungle. ā€œHappy Thanksgivingā€ > [@swampbear](#): > > **shades** how would one know if one has been to a family gatherinā€™ if there are no fistfights or murder? Not a whole lot of difference between a family gatherinā€™ and three a.m. at Waffle House. [![](https://64.media.tumblr.com/4cfe709bc71a4601b851ef13b369b850/55129c3a5b59c4cb-82/s540x810/abe53ec2cdc7d72c1bfada38acd9cc10ea4d219d.jpg) ](https://64.media.tumblr.com/4cfe709bc71a4601b851ef13b369b850/55129c3a5b59c4cb-82/s540x810/abe53ec2cdc7d72c1bfada38acd9cc10ea4d219d.jpg) Good luck on the flight, **Wheelie**! > [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Apparently, when I put the frozen turkey into the bottom drawer of the fridge last week, I cracked the bottom of the drawer. Psssst. Youā€™re not supposed to dunk it. šŸ˜‰ Enjoy the bands, **boofae**! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/156 "2023-11-23T17:54:48Z")
Did anyone invite **boofae** to the buffet? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/157 "2023-11-23T19:02:41Z")
Halves of both birds have been carved and plattered and theyā€™re being held at temperature. Dressing and casserole are in the on-deck circle waiting for oven time in a few minutes. When I put the dressing in (soggy seasoned bread - yum šŸ™„ ) I need to get the broccoli out and set up the steamer. Casserole goes in 15 minutes after the dressing. And I need to do the gravy. And I should check my list. Tahred, I am. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/158 "2023-11-23T19:11:18Z")
The turkey just went into the oven, the squash and beans are prepped and ready to cook, the desserts are done, and my husband does the mashed potatoes. Time to put my feet up. No one will come over for at least two hours. Maybe i should take a walk, instead of just sitting here. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/159 "2023-11-23T19:33:03Z")
The turkey neck and entrails are simmering. Iā€™ll put the liquid, heart, and gizzard into the stuffing, and the liver into the gravy. I put the dried cranberries into the bowl with the croutons, and Iā€™m about to chop the onion and celery. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412/160 "2023-11-23T19:39:22Z")
Daughter thought dinner was at 4 instead of 3, so sheā€™s running late. So much for my timingā€¦ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-can-you-hear-that-cranberry-schloop-a-thanksgiving-mmp/993412.md?page=9)