Maryland Thanksgiving Day 2

Thanksgiving morning I awake in the guest room's big brass bed. The room is drenched in sunshine and is decorated in a very whimsical and brightly colored fashion for their grandaughters. Michael's collection of orchids is in front of the large wiindow.

About noontime we set out by car for the restaurant where we have reservations for three thirty.

On the way to the restaurant we drove down to the Chesapeake Bay where we both owned homes next to each other. It is amazing to think that it was thirty years ago. We had so many joint thanksgiving celebrations there. Being there brought back a flood of memories of people who shared those times and who were now no longer with us - Dad. Rick. Tony, Lavinia, Ena and of many others who have gone their separate ways.

We drove around for a while and marveled at how many places had not changed.

The restaurant, Pirate's Cove, where we had our dinner had several dining rooms overlooking the marina on the West River which flows into Chesapeake Bay.

Dinner was served buffet style and was very good. The menu included roast turkey, mashed potatoes. sweet potatoes, green beans, stuffing, and a delicious cranberry relish. Some unusual items which I thoroughly enjoyed and went back for seconds were oyster stuffing, waldorf salad, corn pudding and a ham which was stuffed with real peppery seasoned kale.

Here is Marge enjoying her meal with the river scene behind her.

Assorted pies and coffee for dessert.

Here I am after dinner feeling quite stuffed myself after two trips to the buffet and two pieces of pie.