This is a time of year to appreciate good things, friends, food, and reflect on those who maybe without.  I encourage all my fellow board members, VIP or non-VIP to consider giving back to those less fortunate.  Be it an education group, housing or hunger group, a Veterans organization, a sex workers group, or a health group.  A token of your time or gifts (money or vital supplies) can go a long way.  BTW, you can also make this a year round thing.

To the many who do this already, excellent and a personal thank you.

Have a great Thanksgiving...

I'm waiting for a certain hobbyist to start a thread asking if any providers will be offering steep discounts on Black Friday.  Lol. (Sorry, I had to....)

On a serious note, giving back, volunteering,donating time and money, whatever it may be, should give you a feel good feeling.  I know it does for me especially at this time of year.  During the year (for the past 10 years) I volunteer twice a month to serve meals at a local shelter.  I donate supplies to a local animal shelter and at this time of year I get together with a few friends and we put together Thanksgiving baskets.  They're actually boxes but with a turkey, canned veggies, canned cranberry sauce, gravy mix and rolls.  We go to a local church and they randomly give us names of families that we can deliver these baskets to.

This is also the time of year when I start to evaluate MY past year...whether it's on the professional side or personal side of life.  I know there are things I want (ie: need) to fix, to change and improve upon.  Save more money is one yet I'm still Hobbying LOL.  I guess I should become more choosy and not so impulsive (quality not quantity).

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING Everyone!