We have been married for more than 30 years and yet I think that this is the first time that Kathryn has spent Thanksgiving together with her mother and all her sisters - unfortunately they are in Los Angeles, so that I am unable to join them but I was there in spirit!
In truth, we have not been very good at celebrating this most American of holidays as a family - in part because we have been out of the US for so long, and often living abroad too, but maybe also because although I love the concept of getting the family together, I must confess not to being over-keen on the actual food that is served. Turkey is not my favourite meat, jello salad does nothing for me, pumpkin pie is also not a favo(u)rite and let's not even get started on sweet potatoes topped by marshmallows...
When I lived in the US back in the 80s - and remember this is before I was married - I would often be asked at this time of year "do you celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK?". Initially, this left me a it nonplussed and I used to mention something about Harvest Festival until I decided instead to reply, "yes, but on the 4th of July"....
So no turkey today and no golf either as I spent the day up in London at an Ofwat board meeting. Not many reasons to give thanks either, though some good and fruitful discussions were had. Back on the course tomorrow!
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