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I have been late at doing my holiday blogs, or not doing them at all, so I am SURPRISING MYSELF and doing my Thanksgiving Blog early. Next week is a busy week for me, as I have relatives flying in from Ohio with their new three month old......"Little Bundle Of Joy." I also have a Big Family Dinner here on Thanksgiving Day, so it is fun filled week.

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Speaking of a Fun Filled Week....this past week has been AWESOME, with a wonderful blog from Clay and news of a POSSIBLE Tour......Wow, are my fingers crossed on that one, sure hope it happens!!!

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Thought I would share a little TURKEY TRIVIA that was just sent to me, very interesting.........

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When was the first Thanksgiving celebration? .....1621

Where was the turkey first domesticated? .....Mexico and Central America

What is a female turkey called?.....a Hen

What is a male turkey called?.....A Tom

What great American statesman lobbied to make the turkey the national symbol?.....Benjamin Franklin

What sound does a female turkey make?.....Cluck

What sound does a male turkey make?.....Gobble

About how many feathers does a mature turkey have?.....3,500

Which state produces the most turkeys annually?.....Minnesota

How fast can wild turkeys run?.....25 mph

How does Arkansas rank among the other states in turkey production?.....Third

What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the colonists?.....The Wampanoag Tribe

Can wild turkeys fly? If so, how fast?.....Up to 55 mph

Approximately what percentage of American homes eats turkey on Thanksgiving?.....90%

Approximately what percentage of American homes eats turkey on Christmas?.....50%

What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck?.....Wattle

Which U.S. president specified that Thanksgiving would fall on the last Thursday of November?.....Abraham Lincoln

Which president attempted to move the Thanksgiving holiday to the fourth Thursday in November to create a longer Christmas shopping season?.....Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which country consumes the most turkey per year per capita?.....Israel

What is the best way to defrost a turkey?.....In the refrigerator

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I AM SENDING THIS ACROSS THE MILES TO EACH ONE OF YOU, ESPECIALLY TO SAY, HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING AND LIFE'S BEST DAY AFTER DAY. IF TRAVELING....SAFE TRAVELS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.

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Hugs, Marlyne