Holidays, Holidays

For those who don't know, this is the time of the Canadian Thanksgiving. That's why I've been a bit MIA in the past couple of days. Saturday I mostly vegged and read. I think I have about five books on the go now. Most of them are rereads. I missed Nath's challenge for September so I was bound and determined to make up for it in October. I've seen some blogs with reviews of older books and thought 'dang, I need to read that one again.'

Yesterday was 'Kristie is a procrastinator par excellence and it's time to get her shit together 'cause the 'boys' are a comin' for dinner' day. I'm on five different kinds of medication - gad I hate getting older - and being a procrastination queen means I leave it until I pretty much run out before I get them renewed. I had to take care of that yesterday. Add to the fact that I hadn't done a whole lot of housework in the previous week (cough two weeks cough) and once I had the pill situation taken care of it was time to clean house. So I wasn't on the computer hardly at all yesterday.

Dinner with them was good - though because they are guys and yesterday was "football" day, we ate in front of the telly. Probably not the best thing to do for a 'Thanksgiving' dinner - but hey - they were happy and both stayed longer then they usually do so it was all good. I didn't quite work up the gumption to ask them their first thoughts when they found out where babies really come from - I think I'll do that on a one on one basis *g*.

Sister Lisa couldn't make it yesterday so she is coming today for turkey leftovers. So what I didn't get done yesterday in the way of housework, I have to get done today. But - being the queen of procrastination, first off I took care of another 'chore' I'd left too long. Let's just say the gray hair that was starting to come through at an alarming rate is now covered once more and I'm again a faux red-head.

And I've also started working on something for another blogger. Since it's not my project, but hers, details must stay close to the vest until she is ready - but it is ever so much fun.

And now - I must do more housework and see what the hair looks once it's styled and dry - and here's hoping I didn't miss big sections!! But since Lisa is coming for lunch - thus the rush - I will probably be returning later

Leavin' for the country, not sure when I'll be back again

It's Thanksgiving here in Canada and I'm off shortly to stay with sister Lisa for a day or two.

So Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian Blogger friends!

Thanksgiving in Canada
When is Canadian Thanksgiving?	In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October
How did Canadian Thanksgiving begin?	English navigator, Martin Forbisher was looking for a northern passage way to the Orient. Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful in his quest but instead established a setttlement in present day Newfoundland. In 1578, Frobisher held a formal ceremony to give thanks for surviving the long journey. This is not only considered the first Canadian Thanksgiving but the first Thanksgiving in North America! Forbisher was later knighted and had an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in northern Canada named after him, which is now known as Forbisher Bay.
How is Thanksgiving Celebrated in Canada?	To celebrate, Canadians have parades and family feasts (which includes eating turkey). Much like Thanksgiving in the United States, Canadian Thanksgiving is a time for sharing, loving and family reunions. It is a time to be thankful for the past harvest and a time of prayer for good crops in the coming year.

Let's Compare!
In Canada... Celebrated: Second Monday in October Why: To give thanks for a bountiful harvest of crops Year the first celebrated: 1578 On this day Martin Forbisher held a feast to give thanks for surviving his long journey	In the United States... Celebrated: Fourth Sunday in November Why: To give thanks for the bountiful harvest of crops Year the first was celebrated: 1619 On this day Pilgrims held a feast to thanks Squanto (Native American) who had helped the Pilgrims survive the new world by teaching them how to fish, grow corn and by being their interpreter

But before I go, I have to direct you to Lights, Camera.....History.
They have some cool stuff going on over there - and GREAT prizes!!

Exclusive Review Coming Soon

This time woodstock has joined in on the snoopy dance because coming this weekend I have a special exclusive review about an anticapted read for 2008 that seems to be on the majority of people's TBR lists.

Now if I don't drink too much wine tomorrow on Thanksgiving and can survive my midnight trip to the outlets, (yes, I am seriously going shopping on Thursday at midnight for all the sales) by the weekend I should have this special review for everyone.

Now most of you are probably wondering what has Kate read that she is all excited about? I will give you some hints to keep you guessing:

1. An anticipated book for early 2008 release

2. It is part of a series

3. It is not a historical

4. Yes, it has sex.


Those who do know- SHHH!! No telling allowed. :)

And by the way HAPPY THANKSGIVING! (Sorry Kristie!)



Katiebabs and her new pet turkey who needs a name.