tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post1527310711740358702..comments2023-10-18T05:40:06.329-04:00Comments on Mark Koopmans: Only Happens To Me: What Thanksgiving Means to This Immigrant...Mark Koopmanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-88493233402489707262015-11-27T11:33:49.348-05:002015-11-27T11:33:49.348-05:00Hi human, Mark,
I think my silly human wasn't...Hi human, Mark,<br /><br />I think my silly human wasn't attempting some feeble joke in regards to you being naturalised. I think he meant there's nothing natural about you! :) I shall up Gary's medication!<br /><br />Pawsitive wishes,<br /><br />Penny :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-61806638162285552662015-11-27T03:45:50.572-05:002015-11-27T03:45:50.572-05:00@Donna: Nice tradition, too... but I'm sure it...@Donna: Nice tradition, too... but I'm sure it got interesting sometimes! "Barrack rats" Never heard that one before :)<br />Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-41069120829289669572015-11-26T20:07:47.556-05:002015-11-26T20:07:47.556-05:00When my first hubs was in the Air Force we had an ...When my first hubs was in the Air Force we had an open invitation to the barracks rats of his units. Got some interesting company sometimes for dinner.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-63211536869030814212015-11-26T20:07:26.743-05:002015-11-26T20:07:26.743-05:00@Mark: Thanks, man... best wishes to you and yours...@Mark: Thanks, man... best wishes to you and yours, too :)<br /><br />@Penny's Handler: You didn't know I was naturalized? Man, I may have to review the electoral rules for choosing the South American chapter El Presidente de los Koopie Groupies :)<br /><br />@DPK: Likewise friend, and I bow down to your memory skills :)<br /><br />@Sara: Thanks, and hope you and yours are having a fabhulous day, dahling :)<br /><br />@Robyn: You're such a trouble maker !! I'm trying to distance myself from all mentions of me wearing a grass skirt and a coconut bra last summer...<br /><br />Dang....<br />Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-16728719389482061572015-11-26T19:35:37.645-05:002015-11-26T19:35:37.645-05:00Lucky us. The Koopster scurried here. It took a wh...Lucky us. The Koopster scurried here. It took a while, but he eventually felt comfortable enough to sport a hula skirt and coconut bra. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving weekend, Mark.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading your book, too. Smiles.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-16574085459417232852015-11-26T17:03:00.777-05:002015-11-26T17:03:00.777-05:00It's always a pleasure to hear your stories. H...It's always a pleasure to hear your stories. Hope you're having a wonderful Thanksgiving.<br />S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-30862617550781547742015-11-26T16:56:58.087-05:002015-11-26T16:56:58.087-05:00I remember this post! A very Happy Thanksgiving to...I remember this post! A very Happy Thanksgiving to you, sir. :)David Powers Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942728197352977520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-57377421196965528742015-11-26T16:24:45.060-05:002015-11-26T16:24:45.060-05:00Hi alleged human, Mark,
My alleged human, Gary, d...Hi alleged human, Mark,<br /><br />My alleged human, Gary, didn't think anything about you was naturalised! :) No, I have got a clue what he means either.<br /><br />What a nice story about your first Thanksgiving in America. You should of taken out citizenship in Canada as well. That way, you could celebrate Thanksgiving twice in two months.<br /><br />A peaceful, pawsitive Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones, human or otherwise :)<br /><br />Pawsitive wishes,<br /><br />Penny<br /><br />klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-84092687789886204072015-11-26T14:03:36.150-05:002015-11-26T14:03:36.150-05:00Loved this and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and you...Loved this and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Mark :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-36413181829271795962015-11-26T13:59:26.157-05:002015-11-26T13:59:26.157-05:00@Mac: It was a very sweet gesture by Brian and his...@Mac: It was a very sweet gesture by Brian and his mom, and I've obviously never forgotten it :)<br /><br />@Jo: If I ever make to Canada around those times, you know I'm going to drop by - with some cheap boxed wine, probably:)<br /><br />@Hilary: I love when the different generations of a family can come around the table to relax, reflect and give thanks in general:) Cheers and happy weekend to you:)<br /><br />@EC: We're already a winner when we wake up breathing in the morning, that's what I say :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-43571008617377546242015-11-26T13:39:45.496-05:002015-11-26T13:39:45.496-05:00Happy Thanksgiving.
I am so grateful for the many ...Happy Thanksgiving.<br />I am so grateful for the many wonders which fill my world. Each and every day. Including the less than stellar ones.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-8082368885381071272015-11-26T12:43:19.576-05:002015-11-26T12:43:19.576-05:00Hi Mark - lovely story and yes people are generous...Hi Mark - lovely story and yes people are generous ... that's a lovely introduction to the land of dreams. I'm quite sure you're having a similar Thanksgiving with your family as you had then.<br /><br />I'd ask my two grandfathers to dine with me - and tell me some history and social history of their lives ... <br /><br />Cheers and Happy weekend - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-17593854577370463972015-11-26T09:08:57.336-05:002015-11-26T09:08:57.336-05:00I would invite Mark Koopmans if I celebrated today...I would invite Mark Koopmans if I celebrated today. However, you will have to settle for October Thanksgiving or Christmas.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-25642389856753038202015-11-26T08:43:01.804-05:002015-11-26T08:43:01.804-05:00Nice message. To too many of us, Thanksgiving mean...Nice message. To too many of us, Thanksgiving means football and over eating. Author R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.com