Thanksgiving is not the kind of holiday where you see a lot of decorations. I found evidence of a spirit of Thanksgiving and want to share it with you. We are catered by Franklin Barbeque of Austin. Our entertainment is Dee Dee Sharp.
Sandwiches
- Brisket
- Pulled Pork
- Turkey
- Chopped Beef
- Tipsy Texan
Sides
- Potato Salad
- Slaw
- Pinto Bean
Pies
- Bourbon Banana
- Pecan
- Ruby’s Dang Pie
- Key Lime Pie
We are ready
A happy turkey welcome.
Texas style of leaves turning.
Hints of yellow in the green.
Crape Myrtles are ready for the winter.
There you go. A little flag.
A bee is thankful for The Producer’s Roses. (photo by The Producer)
A banner that screams harvest.
A longhorn and unique Thanksgiving display.
A tired turkey. (It could have been overserved.) The Christmas wreath is a nice touch.
A nod to the season in the flowerboxes.
Our favorite Armadillo is all decked out to greet the Great Turkey.
Ride ’em, Turkey.
Now let’s relax and have some food and enjoy the entertainment. I hope you have a great week and Happy Thanksgiving.
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Another wonderful Thanksgiving disply in preparation for the special day. Thanks for sharing, John. Wishing you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving.
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Thank you, Karen. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving as well. 😊
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The Longhorn display is amazing, though it doesn’t come close to the Producer’s rose. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 😊
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The roses are gorgeous right now. That was a terrific photo. Thanks, Gwen.
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I like the Longhorn with the Thanksgiving decorations. “Mashed Potatoes” sure takes me back!!
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That family puts out fabulous displays each holiday. Loved doing the mashed potatoes.
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Thank you for the reminder that joy is how we make it! Happy Thanksgiving, John!!
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Thank you, Annette. Joy needs to be worked on for sure. 😁
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Starting to see more Thanksgiving decorations this year. A few people in the area simply dressed their 20 foot skeletons up as pilgrims, turkeys, or just fall colors. I can get behind those things being used for every holiday.
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I think that is a clever idea. Thanks, Charles.
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The Producer’s roses are gorgeous. Great capture of the bee. I think the longhorn is happy about turkey being served for this holiday.
Normally, I’m a sucker for pulled pork, but being that we’re in Texas, brisket, potato salad and bourbon banana pie.
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The high heat this summer almost did the roses in. They are beautiful now. Great selection on the food. Wishing you a great week, Dan.
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It looks like the neighborhood is ready for Thanksgiving. The Producer’s photo is gorgeous. Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday, John.
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Thank you, Jill. I’m wishing you and your family the same peace, Jill.
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Love that Longhorn display! I laughed at your photo of the Texas style of leaves turning. That’s exactly right — good for you for capturing it!
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There just isn’t a bunch of color around. Thanks, Linda.
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Thanks for showing us your neighborhood’s displays, John. The beautiful roses still in bloom are fantastic.
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They almost conked during the heat wave but here they are. Thanks, Tim
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As always, your neighborhood never fails to disappoint me, John. I especially love the longhorn steer and pumpkins! Wish we had more decorators in our neighborhood, but since we don’t, I’ll enjoy yours vicariously. Thanks for sharing, and here’s wishing you and all your neighbors a Happy Thanksgiving!
🦃:D ❤ 🦃
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Thank you, Marcia. A very Happy Thanksgiving to you.
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Thanks for the tour, John. Love the turkey riding the dog. You picked a perfect song (I can still do the ‘mashed potatoes’ dance.) Happy Thanksgiving.
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Good for you on the dance. I can do it on crutches. 😁
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Hahaha!! 😅
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The Mashed Potato sure is a blast from the past! I love the color of crape myrtles in the fall.
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Thank you Liz. Normally the Bradford pears are reddish but the heat got to them.
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You’re welcome, John.
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😁
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I absolutely love the décor! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks, Kymber.
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Thanks for the tour, John! The photo of the rose is gorgeous. Kudos to the Producer for getting a two-fer (insect + flower). Y’all have about as much color as we do here in north Florida 😉 I love the Longhorn display, and while I enjoyed listening to Dee Dee Sharp, just watching the dancers made me feel very tired (and old).
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Ha ha ha. I know how you feel about those dancers.
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Nice pictures, definately the season. The two metal straps on the dog just say “Austin” don’t they (I was a deputy there for a dozen years or so) When I was there a great lunch was Sam’s BBQ on 12th. Miss it. Celebrate the season. WDE
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Hey Woody. I’m glad you logged in. Your comments are excellent. I was very surprised at the straps. Not being near downtown we don’t get the usual crime and mischef.
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It would be correct to say that I saw more crime than most Austinites, some saw a lot more than I. Actually lived in Lago Vista. Ran for Sheriff there is 2000, spent a lot of money, would have tried again, but aging family pulled me away to Tyler.
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Sounds like it was a pretty interesting experience.
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Happy toilet day, John.
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Thanks, Craig. Happy Toilet Day to you as well.
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Love the turkey riding the dog – and that longhorn display is impressive. My daughter laughed when I told her I danced “The Mashed Potato.’
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I’ll bet you could show her a thing or two about that.
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And I’d look darned silly doing it!
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Get some old combat boots. then you would look silly.
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The Producer’s rose is gorgeous – good shot! Love the longhorns.
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Thank you, Jo. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving.
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Giggling at the Christmas wreath and tired turkey. SlThe season has just begun and I’m with ol’ Turkey Tom. Sigh. I’ll take the Tipsy Texan and some banana pie!
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Good choice on the food. I thought the combo of wreath and sleepy Tom was classic.
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Maybe he hurried up to just wait…. 😅
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good reason to be tired.
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John, I got a kick out of that longhorn wearing a flower crown! And the turkey riding what looks to be a long-suffering, well tied down, dachshund! We’ve seen plenty of those blow-up turkeys and little harvest flags here, too. Thanks for another restful Sunday stroll!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it Debbie. I’m sure there are plenty of blow-up turkeys out there.
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Happy Thanksgiving, John and family! I love the photo of the longhorn! That screams Texas. And as others commented, the turkey riding the dog was hilarious! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Jan. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
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What’s a “tipsy Texan”? Looks like some great eats here!
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This sandwich tastes like everything that is good. The moist, smoky brisket is some of the best, if not the very best, you’ll ever have. The slow cooked sausage is marbled with fat. Briny pickles and tangy, creamy coleslaw cut the fat. Even the bun was somehow above average: mildly sweet and soft, unobtrusive but good enough that you’ll eat it even when there’s no filling left.
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Hi John, I love the colours. The longhorn display is my favourite
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It is terrific for sure, Robbie. Thank you.
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The Longhorn fall/Thanksgiving display wins the day for me, and I’ll have a sliver or each pie to try please. 😂🦃
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That is a fun display. Pie coming up. Thanks, Deborah.
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I love the Thanksgiving decorations, John. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Thank you, Denise.
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Of course my favorite is the last one with the dog and turkey. Happy Thanksgiving, John!
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That is a funny one for sure. Thanks, Teri.
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Pulled pork, slaw and pecan pie, please. (Do you say, ‘PEE-can’ or ‘pe-CAN’? We alw add us did. the former when growing up but, then, I came from a a family of New England yankees. I like the Texas long horn.
Have a wonderful Happy Thanksgiving, John & family.
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We say Pe-CAN but a lot of folks around us say PEE-can. Happy Thanksgiving to you and family, Steve. 😊
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I’m late to the party but hey, it was yesterday so… not too bad, right? I love the armadillo and cactus, decorated in fall colours the best!
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I’m glad you liked it, Dale.😁
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You know it 🙂
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