Grandmother's house for Thanksgiving was quiet. Just my grandmother, oldest uncle, my dad and his wife, and me. Dinner was a wee turkey with dressing and the usual sides. The turkey was so small that I barely eeked out a sandwich later.

Afterward, there was college football, which I enjoyed watching, strangely. Highly unusual for me. Since my brief attempt at rugby, I think I understand American football a bit. However, the constant clock-stopping makes no sense to me. Pick the ball up and run!

Saturday was the flight home. I spent the morning in Boise, shopping and wandering downtown. It snowed! A little.

I stopped into my favorite haunt for lunch... Bar Gernika. The Bar is a little basque place in downtown Boise. They serve great food and decent beers on tap. I spent many an afternoon studying there (with a pint) during college, and it's still a great place to hang by the window. I ran into friends from high school, and enjoyed a pint of Guinness and their super croquettas.

Coming back a day early was excellent planning on my part. Today has been quiet, and a nice break before next week.

Labels: boise, thanksgiving, travel

Off to Idaho to spend Thanksgiving with the grandmother.

In Boise tonight for a couple of beers and to see friends, hopefully.

Then the silliness begins.

Enjoying a cup of coffee with my feet up on the desk.

Wondering why Tivo doesn't have anything interesting recorded.

Avoiding a batch of documentation one must do for work.

Wondering if my copy of the New York Times is still out on the front lawn.

Waiting for the laundry to finish.

Considering where to go shopping this afternoon.

Deciding what to make for breakfast.

Planning for trips home this week for Thanksgiving.

Deciding how to get everything done in December with so many trips planned.

Wondering what the Boston terrier is up to.

Do we really need to watch bloggers on CNN... uh... blogging?

Geeks staring at their laptops. How fun.