Going back 45 years....
Gregg was sent to the UK on an exchange tour with the Royal Navy. (Some of you might remember this story, these having been shared before, but not for a long time.) When he joined what was to be his first British ship, part of his welcome aboard was to be given a special Thanksgiving meal, the captain even asking their navy cook to bake him the appropriately decorated cake. He was very touched by this kind gesture and it remains one of the many great memories he has of his time with the Royal Navy.
Below is the menu. Enlarge if you want a clearer view.
As often happens whenever we share any of our old photos, they jogged a few memories which we chatted about for some time.
Happy Thanksgiving
to family and friends who are celebrating today.
A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, with many more happy memories to savour.
ReplyDeleteThank you EC :)
DeleteWill you be cooking all of this today? It sounds really yummy. I hope you have a wonderful day!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ginny, no we have a lot of other things. That would have been a good idea though. Maybe next year. Thank you and you have a wonderful day too.
DeleteThat was so speacial Denise. i hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving with family and friends.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, we will. Whatever is your plan today, I hope you have a wonderful time too.
DeleteHello, that is a nice story and memory. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, the same to you also.
DeleteÉ bom recordar os momentos que nos marcaram.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Thank you Francisco, and a hug and a good week to you.
DeleteMemories, don't you just love them, especially at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't have said it better myself Valerie, thank you :)
DeleteA perfect memory to share with us today. I can't imagine trading out with the royal navy, there food is so different than our TG dinner, mine I mean.. Enjoy your Day and I love your Turkey Denise signature
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, glad you liked the signature.
DeleteYes, that's a memory that would stay with you. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThank you Red and we had a great Thanksgiving :)
DeleteThe cake was decorated in just the right way!
ReplyDeleteYes it was :)
DeleteThanks for sharing this memory, Denise. Sending best wishes to you and Gregg for a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for your friendship as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dorothy, you too :)
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving, a nice look back.
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine, I hope you had a great one also.
DeleteGreat memories I am sure. Happy thnaksgiving. Enjoy what is left of the week, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, you too :)
DeleteWhat a really, really great memory!!!!
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One he talks about to this day when we remember those days :)
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