Last year, I proclaimed it an official tradition, and much to my happy surprise, I have had email requests for it this year. So here are the turkeys again.
And just so’s you know, I’m OK. The treatment on which I’ve embarked is a curious thing. I had about three days in a row last week where I felt pretty darned good. That was following some really bad, feel-like-giving-up days, on one of which I fell on the concrete floor in my basement. As I tweeted to my twitter pals: I smashed my right knee and hip, then my left shoulder, because apparently, that’s just how I roll.
I’ve been trying to write a WTF update post, and I will, rather soon. It’s just that there’s so much that’s happened. And one of the features of WTF Disease is what those in the know call “brain fog.” It’s hard for me to string ideas together sometimes. It’s hard for me to find right words, and spell them, use them properly. I imagine it’s like being hit with a sudden, acute case of Attention Deficit Disorder plus an expressive language disorder. Quite out of my comfort zone. But then, so is the rest of WTF. I’ll say more about it soon. I’ll even show you my humongous bottle of drugs. It’s impressive, truly.
But without further ado, to-do, who-do, voodoo, I give you the turkeys:
Across the hall from my office is what I believed to be a daycare center. Turns out, it is some sort of work-release program for 3- and 4-year-olds, from which they operate a turkey farm. As you can imagine, it’s been a busy place this week. I’ve dealt with a turkey or two in my day, so I thought I’d take a moment to offer some last-minute turkey selection guidance, with a little help from my turkey-raising friends across the hall.
Do look for:
A plump, confident bird that will look you right in the eye. All parts should be . . . “in the ballpark,” so to speak.
AVOID:
A bird that appears intoxicated, or just effin’ goofy. You don’t want that.
The upside-down turkey, with crossed legs and shifty eyes. May also exhibit a paranoid demeanor. This bird will NOT digest easily.
Watch for the inbred turkey. Its feathers and legs tend to grow inward. Also be leery of turkeys with excessive glue or other miscellaneous white liquids dripping from their beaks. You just don’t know where a turkey like this has been.
This is the “WTF” turkey. Any bird that elicits, as your first response, a startled “WTF?!” is to be avoided. Just say no.
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If you’re here reading this, you’re probably old (as opposed to a first-timer). I remain thankful for your online friendship, and your continuing to stop by when not much of anything new is going on here. I wish you a lovely thanksgiving, and hope your brain grows weary of thinking of all the many blessings you have, for which to give thanks.
xoxox
Da gobbledees!
No more falling though, kthanx.
Happy Thanksgiving, Susie! We’ll be up the week after Christmas, in case you’re up for pastries. 😉
Thanks for the turkeys and the promised updates. Glad to hear there were at least three good days! Sorry about the spill, hope all parts are intact (un-turkey-like). The brain fog sounds similar to the “chemo brain” I’ve heard of, so blame it on the drugs!
Good to hear from you!
Ah, the cute li’l turkeys! Worth repeating anytime.
At church this morning, in the rest room while washing hands, I couldn’t help but notice the lady at the next sink and the nasty mess of her face.
There was a dried liquid bandage on her nose, a black eye and bruised cheek.
I’ve known her for years, so yes, I had to ask what happened.
It seemed she was going to take her grandkids to a movie. She got out of the car in the parking lot, looked down to put her keys into their pocket of her purse, stumbled on concrete parking barrier and down she went.
Lesson Learned: Watch where your feet are going!
You don’t mention splints or crutches, so I hope your aches are in recovery.
If somebody at the next sink in the washroom is staring at you, you know they have a kind heart 🙂
~~love and Huggs, Diane
It’s still funny after all these years. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. We have so much to be thankful for, and I count your friendship as a blessing.
Happy Thanksgiving, dear Susie! It’s still my favorite holiday. Food and family at the forefront, rather than consumerism. 🙂 And the skidywumpus turkeys make me smile every year as well.
This is, without question, my favorite post. Ever. Of anyone’s. 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving, Susie, Jif, LG, and Biscuit!! I hope that the WTF treatment works (and works really good!)!!
So thankful that you’ve been feeling better, and hopeful that the trend continues.
Happy Thanksgiving, Fairchilds!
Yay, I love the turkeys! Of course, they don’t compare to steamed crabs. 😉
Love you! Many, many hugs and prayers that WTF is on its way out!
I’m rather fond of the WTF turkey; I like to think of him as more of a Picasso turkey. Abstract, misunderstood…turkey, I feel your pain!
I know the look on turkey #3’s face: it just needs to pee, really REALLY bad!!! I’m afraid I don’t look much different when I do the potty dance myself.
Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family. Here’s hoping that WTF stays far, far away on Thursday (and soon, every day).
One of my blessings is you & your blog. (Or should I make that 2 of my blessings?)
It never gets old. I like this post. It’s how I got to know you.
Be well, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Been a while since I’ve been here, I’m sorry to hear of your fall but it sounds like some of it is getting better. Happy Thanksgiving to you all and looking forward to a further progress report. Still Praying, Donna
Outside my new office is a display that reminds me of these little turkeys every single time I walk by it. Isn’t that funny? We’ve never met and yet every day, I see it and think of you. I hope your Thanksgiving is as special as you are dear Susie.
the one turkey with the shifty eyes and cross legs, that’s me. it might just have a bladder/kidney infection…just have it be on antibiotics for 6 months, it should look normal.
Count your blessings
Name them one by one
Count your blessings
See what God has done
Count your blessings
Name them one by one
Count your many blessings
See what God has done
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving…and as we move into the Advent season…may God’s blessings be abundant in your life!
Gobble Gobble Gobble!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here’s to more good days than bad!
Happy Thanksgiving!
xxx
Smiling
Oh my gosh! I’m so sorry about your fall! I hope you are on the mend. I haven’t been keeping up on Twitter, sorry. 😦
I hope you continue to have more good than bad day.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! XOXO
P.S. I think I married one of those to avoid turkeys.
Oh man, I just about busted a gut! That inbred turkey really got me! Thanks to William for passing on your hilarious site.
I’m thinking one of the turkeys got into your bottle o’ pills…
thanks for sharing again – I’m on tap for the cookie exchange this year!
the Turkies make my whole week! Thanks for keeping the tradition going. I hope only the best for you in the coming year!
That one bird looks like it got a bloody beak in a bar fight.
This is my favorite part of thanksgiving! It makes me laugh every time!
I’m glad you’re having some good days. It must give you so much hope for recovery.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Anne
Happy Thanksgiving, Susie! I hope you and your family have some wonderful quality time together. My brain would certainly grow weary if I sat and listed all my blessings. I am blessed indeed.
Hi Susie, Yep I’m an old timer….Old in age, and I’ve been stopping by your blog for a long time….I haven’t checked in for a while, computer was down, had to get it gutted and start all over, but now I’m on a roll….. I’m sorry to hear about your fall…..Hummm, I have brain fog and I don’t have WTF disease…I’m happy to hear your having good days….and i pray that you have more good than bad…. I love the turkeys, and LOL that last one does look like it hit your pill bottle…..either that or the boozzzz….
Well my friend, you have a wonderful Thanksgiving…. judy
I was hoping I’d find this post again this year! I was visiting the Cake Wrecks blog and found a post the other day that reminded me of your annual turkey offering.
http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/2008/11/sunday-sweets-lets-talk-turkey.html
They’re like edible versions of your gobblers.
Blessings to you and your family on Thanksgiving.
And the turkeys are great again!
Awesome turkeys. Still praying for you and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, Susie!
Happy Thanksgiving. Your turkeys are better than the one I will consume, I am certain, if for no other reason than the fact that they are so entertaining.
Looking forward to the WTF update, and also hearing that you have recovered from your stumble.
Meantime, pass the gravy please.
I am so happy you posted the turkeys again. I was just thinking about them.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Susie!
Late to the party, but not for Thanksgiving. Love the turkeys — I wish you could post them more than once a year because they truly do just crack me up! Wishing you continued blessings, continued healing, and lots of laughter and love, my sister dear.
Love you. You’re on my list of those for whom I’m most thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving Susie – Hope it was a great day for you and your family!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
That turkey post cracks me up every time I see it!
as usual i’m late to the ballgame. was out of town. Happy belated Thanksgiving!! Always look forward to the turkeys.
Indeed, these classic turkeys never grow old. I love looking at the inbred turkey and trying to figure out what was going on for that child; it reminds me of the Ramona story where they draw owls.
The vacillation of good and bad days seems frightening yet very, very positive. I’m still pulling for you!
Do the parents of the child that made that last turkey think it is cute? Are they proud of their kid for puting that thing together?
Do you think they secretly sit in bed at night debating the best time to send the kid to therapy?
I love the turkeys and I love you, Miss Susie.
It’s past Thanksgiving now, but there are many things I’m thankful for. YOU are one of those things… and the turkeys. Which reminds me, I have a photo I need to send you.