My brother Bob and Beth had a Thanksgiving party ahead of the official holiday. They have done this for years, so that their daughters could be free to be with other families. There were 26 of us. Since Sarah and grandson Nathaniel arrived shortly after we did, I took several photos to show them and David with Lise.
Lise took this one to include me, along with John on the left and Bob in the middle.
The family magician Rick and his wife Myra let Nathaniel try out some of the sound effects as they were setting up the show.
Rick had an empty wine glass that suddenly had a goldfish swimming around in it. He wanted us to believe he had the second fish in his mouth and appeared to spit it into the glass. I have no idea how he did any of that. The two fish came from a spring on his property and would be returned there.
I turned the camera on a few members of the audience – Julie, Michael, Bob, Nathaniel, Sarah, Lise, and Myra were watching intently.
Rick had a conversation with Einstein, my brother dressed in a white coat, mask, and wild white “hair”. Rick pointed out that wearing a mask helped tremendously when pretending to be a ventriloquist. The dialogue was amusing, enhanced by Rick’s pulling a string to make the mouth go up and down. All Bob did was move his hands.
I took a quick shot of people in the kitchen after the desserts were put on the counter. Those in the background were Martha, Don, Beth, Nathan, Lise, and Kathie. I missed getting a photo of a number of people, but it doesn’t seem to matter much, with all the faces hidden behind masks.
Following is a short video clip of Einstein and Rick:
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So sweet & happy families. All pictures are so beautiful. Good enjoyed Thanksgiving party. White & White wearing your brother so good look. Iam so glad you enjoyed Thanksgiving party.🌷
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Our party was fantastic. There were a few new people there, but most are family members and friends of long standing.
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Your Most welcome. Iam so glad. Always you reply my comment. Iam so …so Thankful.🌷
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I enjoy you.
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Thanks🌷
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What a fun family get together. Happy Thanksgiving later in the week. xo
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I will start to prepare some of the side dishes for Thanksgiving today. Did you do anything special in Spain this year when Canada had Thanksgiving? ox
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Not this year. Just sent Happy Thanksgiving messages to all the family back home. Of course I did express my thanks for the opportunity to live in a wonderful place!
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Another wonderful family get together!
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Thanks for sharing What fun for you all!!!
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You and your family have such a sense of whimsy–I always find myself smiling while reading. 🙂
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Love that word whimsy! It fits us.
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Ahhh, I miss family gatherings. This is just sweet.
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The first of many holiday and fun gatherings … ’tis the season!
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What a lovely get together! Thanks for visiting A World Apart
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Looks like a grand party!
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