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Happy Thanksgiving!


Thanksgiving greetings to Americans at home and abroad.  While the state of the world at the moment is woeful, I nevertheless maintain that there is still a great deal in life for which to be thankful.

 -- Stokes

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CelticCurmudgeon said…
My Dear Heinz Ulrich,

Many best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. This is one of the best of holidays designed for a time where familial relations can be enjoyed. Amongst many other things I give thanks for the pleasure attached to reading your blog.

Have a wonderful day.

Gerardus Magnus
Archbishop Emeritus
10:13 AM
tradgardmastare said…
And to you and yours from all at the duchy of Tradgardland!
12:56 PM
Unknown said…
From a Brit - I hope you and your family have had a great Thanksgiving.
Best wishes
Simon
4:18 PM
warpaintjj said…
Happy Thanks Giving to you and your family. I had no idea we in the rest of the world were excluded, but hey ho the world keeps on turning.
Have fun in the warm embrace of hearth and home, friends and family.
Best wishes, Jeremy
7:04 PM
Mad Padre said…
A very happy Thanksgiving to you and the Ducal family, and to all the good citizens of Stollen, long may you prosper.
10:37 AM
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