Our Thanksgiving Week, and a New Card Game

 Travel on Thanksgiving day is always an adventure, but when you have to drive through the city of Boston, it's a challenge! This year we endured that adventure for a wonderful meal and time together. I also learned a new card game called "Kings in the Corner." 

THANKSGIVING DAY - My brother and his  fiancee, Kristin, moved into their first home together in Mass, and hosted Thanksgiving for more than 16 people. Kristin's mom was the chef and the food was delicious. 

  Her mom's homemade apple pie tasted like my mom's apple pie, which was always my favorite, so it brought a tear to my eye (since my mom has been gone since 2013).

   Our senior dogs, Dash (17) and Cody (13) came along as it was hours-long to get there and we couldn't get a sitter. Besides, Dash is 95% blind and has anxiety, so he would have a hard time if either one of us were not around. So Dash was quiet and calm, Cody was not!  Because Dash is 7 lbs. and Cody is 14 lbs, we could hold them, which made it easier. 

  Dash also enjoyed cuddling with one of Kristin's nieces. 

  

PRE-THANKSGIVING WEEK VISIT - my old friend Laureen visited from NC (she lived here in Northern New England for decades and recently moved south). So on her week of visiting family and friends she stayed over one night. I made homemade tomato meat sauce in a crock pot with pasta and fresh bread for dinner. Desserts were chocolate cake and cookies. 

Tom taught us a card game called "Kings in the Corner," and that was fun! 

(Right: Laureen poses with Dash and Cody) 

WHAT IS "KINGS IN THE CORNER?" - "Kings in the Corner" is a multi-player card game similar to Solitaire where the objective is to be the first to empty your hand by playing cards in descending, alternating-color sequences onto foundation piles.

. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck and involves players drawing cards and making as many plays as possible on their turn to discard their hand. Kings have a special role, as they must be played in the four corner spaces around the center, creating new foundation piles.

VIDEO TO TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY - https://www.tiktok.com/@tabletopfamily/video/7424592268100767018 

@tabletopfamily Kings Corner rules here! This is a fun twist on Solitaire perfect to play with 2-4 players. @Bicycle Cards #bicyclepartner ♬ original sound - Kelsey - Tabletop Family