Jill- OK Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm hosting, and besides my family of seven, we're expecting my parents, grandparents, my brother, his boss/friend, his girlfriend, her brother, and her mother. It'll be cozy. :-) What does your Turkey Day look like, guest-wise, so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Well, my MIL is hosting it at her house (which is 200 yards from mine) and we are having a total of 10 people (including the kids). We did have 13 coming, but 3 had to cancel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Probably about eight, but four of them will be removal guys. Poor husband isn't getting a Thanksgiving this year - it's moving day instead. Lauar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm not sure, somewhere between 12 and 14, including 4 to 6 international students from the university. :) We're having it tomorrow night, then off to family on Thursday (10 people total.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 9. My parents are coming tomorrow. Final grocery trip tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmommy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) We're going to my Mom's and it sounds like there will be somewhere between 12-14 there. My brother has an extra 17yo boy he took in last year and it sounds like he and his older sister will be joining us. Edited November 25, 2008 by akmommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 We have such a huge family....:001_tt2: It's the four of us and DH's mother, and a friend without a family. WOO HOO and they love the traditional 70's Thanksgiving dinner. Stove Top, Candied yams (from the can), canned cranberry jelly, frozen mashed potatoes and a turkey roast from the crockpt. Oh, and those cute little brown adn serve rolls. It's tough only because everything has to be cooked in the last 10 minutes. Except for the pumpkin pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 16 here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Last count was 15 but there are often last minute guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 There will be at least 14 here. Of those, 5 will be kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Four. I spelled it out hoping it would look bigger. LOL. We live far away from ALL our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto7 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 18. But 9 of that is just us, so I don't feel like it's a lot. We're hosting our immediate family here, but usually go to my aunt's where we have about 60! She's very disappointed there will only be 40 there this year. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty Social Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Slim pickin's this year--just 4 of us! Still making the same amt of food as always... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Just 12 for me this year. My husband will be out of town, so I am hosting my little family. We usually spend the day with his family and we number around 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBH Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 We are having just four. Here's an idea: roast your turkey upside down. It sounds crazy, but the result is wonderful. I've used this technique several times with great success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 12 including us this year. We are missing 3 of our usual guests. We love Thanksgiving! I am off to the store as soon as DH gets home to be with the kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkpan Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I believe that the count is now at 42! Of course, half of them are children, 11yo and younger:willy_nilly::blink: Oh well, I can do anything for a day! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 We're having FOUR here too. We did that last year too and it was sooooo stress-free. We ate all day, seafood to turkey and 4 pies and 2 cakes. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 We are having between 13 and 15 at my mom's on Thursday. Then on Friday night, we are doing desserts and a bonfire at my house. I think we will have about 28 people for that. We live right next door to my husband's brother and across the street from his sisters. We have been doing holidays together, but since I had so much family and friends coming from out of town - we decided to split up for Thanksgiving Day. Otherwise it would be hard to sit down at a table and enjoy a meal. I figured we could all fit for desserts and hang out either by the fireplace or by the bonfire out back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Looks like 19 here. 9 of my children, dh and I, his folks, sister and her children. In a small house. Table seats 8. We'll move a couch to the bedroom and put up another table. Fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapphireStitch Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 12 of us here, 6 adults and 6 kids...although 5 of the kids are really adults, at least in size and appetite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Just the 5 of us!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 We were at 13 and could just squish around the extended table if I stuck a card table at one end. but my mil decided to invite a stray person we do not know so now the card table has to be free-standing in the other room. I HATE not having everyone all at one table - the kids (teens/young adults) will end up in the living room chattering away and laughing etc. and the "old folks" table will be the usual dismal morgue. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 22 here. My family and our friends who have 8 children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie in Chicago Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 We're going to friends'. They're having 40, which would have me completely freaking out and buying a one-way bus ticket far, far away. But they just did a year-long renovation on their house, so they're showing it off. Our hostess is cooking about 1/2 of the food and having the other 1/2 catered in. We're bringing cupcakes from a local favorite bakery, because that's all that you ever want me to contribute to Thanksgiving ever (trust me...not famous for the culinary skills). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket1178 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 There will be nine of us here, but I bet I could feed 20. I don't know how I do it, but I always end up cooking too much food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauriep Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 We'll be eating out. I don't cook a Thanksgiving dinner for 4. I don't like leftovers. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW in IL Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 DS is going to his father (my ex). My aunt, whom we always had over for Thanksgiving dinner, died last April. Friends are all spending it with their families. My family (aunts, uncles, cousins) isn't close enough to want to spend holidays together. So, it's just the two of us for Turkey day... Me and my mom. I think we're going to hit Boston Market because I'm certainly not cooking a turkey for just the two of us. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thirty-eight. Yes, that's 38. Fourteen of which are kids. Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricia Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 About 20 as of today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Wow! Some of you are having a lot of people. We only have ten here and one of them is breast-milk only right now. Luckily, I have exactly the right amount of chairs, dishes, lots of room in the kitchen and at least three cooks. Unfortunately, only one stove and oven. I really wish my brother could make it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 10 here...the 6 of us, BIL, 2 teen age boys and BIL's Girl Friend. BIL's girl friend called yesterday and asked what they could bring. And then told me she doesn't cook, they pretty much eat packaged & convenience foods. That isn't going to work for us....we cook pretty much "from scratch". So I am cooking everything and they are bringing a relish tray, dinner rolls and dessert. We will see.... At any rate I am glad they are coming and I am sure it will be a fun day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbyl Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hosting 12 people, ages 16 and up. I am doing all cooking except for the turkey that husband roasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritAnnia Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I think the tally is about 30 people at MIL's (next door). Everyone is assigned some type of food to bring so it's a fairly easy gathering. Dd's cooking the turkey, I'm doing bread and biscuits, ds is doing green bean casserole.... and I have no idea what everyone else will bring, lots of soup smothered vegetables probably. :ack2: Dh and I have made a pact to hit the dessert table first this year :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&M Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 We would usually have 17 or 18, some of my family cannot make it. Sadly my BIL died last winter, so his wife and sons will join us and we will try to make it a happy day for them. We may also have more for dessert, as it is dh's birthday as well. I have asked our church members and friends to stop by if they are in the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 We'll have 18 - should I bother cleaning? I don't know that anyone will be able to see the floor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Eight of us, well, 7 eaters (6 month old doesn't really count here does he?)..then MIL's crew of...5-7 (not sure who all is coming yet) So, 12-14. Last year was 14 with 10 of them being children 14 and under :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 13 of us at our Daughters house for a week! The house is rocking with a r5 yr old, 2 = 2 yr olds and a month old plus 4 teens and 5 adults. Our whole family is together except one son in law who couldn't get off work. Doesn't happen too often since we live 700 miles from our daughter and her family..but we are loving it. Our DD and her hubby finished the lower level of their house so we would all fit here.. OUr grandson told me when we got here.. Grandma.. We have 3 bathrooms now. 2 people at a time in each bathroom and 6 people can get clean all at the same time! He's only 5 and baths with his sibling..so he figured every body showers 2 at a time! our sons 19 yr old girlfriend was a little freaked and assured me that she showers alone! Have a great day everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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