So what are everyone's plans for Thanksgiving? Who is cooking and who is traveling? Any first time cookers here? Any special family traditions?
My mom and I are cooking together and I'm looking forward to it. I posted more about it here: Re: Good Morning!

So who is going to fight the crowds on Black Friday? If you are have you already started to map out your game plan? What time are you heading out?
I love black friday and in the past I was always out at 5am ready to go with my coffee. This year I'm afraid its just not going to happen. They are predicting snow here and well lets just say a Floridian in snow is bad enough let alone when its still dark out. I'm also not close to any stores. The largest town near me is Boone NC and that is 45 min away. I'm sure I'll get out but not the normal 5am more like noonish 

Happy Shopping to those who brave the crowds early!

I'm dog sitting as well (letting them out 3x/day & feeding & playing, they are 30 min away) so i'll be doing some driving tonight through sunday it won't be as relaxing as i had thought but that's what you do for family & friends and i'm getting compensated for the gas
Friday morning i'll be braving the crowds for the Walmart deals---i've got kiddo pajamas for $3, snow boots for him @$7, and toys for Great deals for xmas presents. Can't pass that up!