Happy Thanksgiving Eve 2010
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Today is the 24th of November 2010. It seemed prudent to write something in honor of Thanksgiving. Today’s birthdays include Katherine Heigl of “Grey’s Anatomy” fame, who turns 32 and Colin Hanks son of Tom Hanks, turns 33. Happy Birthday to them!
Quotes:
“An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day.” –Irv Kupcinet
“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” -George Bernard Shaw
Thanksgiving by the Numbers:
42.2 Million Americans will drive 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving.
Average American Traveler will cover 816 miles roundtrip, and spend $495 during the Thanksgiving break.
24 million Americans will fly.
46 million turkeys will be eaten with an average weight of 22.7 lbs.
70 million Americans will watch at least one of three NFL games.
Unknown millions will fall asleep on the couch.
Thanksgiving Hotlines:
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line: 800-288-8372, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 25. On Thanksgiving, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. All things turkey
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 888-674-6854 food safety, including storage, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thanksgiving
Fleischmann’s Yeast Baker’s Hotline: 800-777-4959 for information about breads and rolls 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (not open on Thanksgiving)
Posted: November 24th, 2010 under Holiday, Thoughts.
Tags: Happy Thanksgiving 2010, Thanksgiving 2010, Thanksgiving Birthdays, Thanksgiving by the Numbers, Thanksgiving Hotlines, Thanksgiving Quotes
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