Allison I am so pleased you are knitting scarves this year, when I pick up my needles I think of you !

Ive been making so many things a couple of weeks, various crafts, my hands got achy ! better pace myself

I love roast turkey, we get the thighs often for stew, but only the whole one at Christmas.... I would like it more often. But then it probably wouldn't be so special ? I vow to soup the bones this year

I like to count my blessings in the UK on Thanksgiving so I did that was a nice idea to adopt

Glad you had a nice relaxing break. Local shopping sounds good - I wouldn't want to be out in a black Friday thing either Wish a nice calming run up to Christmas for you - I know what you mean about the comfort of routine.