Tara- what you are trying/thinking of doing for DWs father is awesome of you. He'll appreciate it!
angel- you're all welcome, i've already told OH that when we're in the big house, we are hosting a real Thanksgiving, its a hell of a lot of work, but all worth it in the end! Plus can't miss little ones firsts, whether they are american or australian despite what country we're in!
amanda- i completely understand, some aussies liked the yams last year, others not so much. The pallet is so different. I find them to be delicious. But found out they are far too sweet for most aussies.
abby- i am looking on the bright side, its a wonderful thing they are doing, and its nice to have an 'aussie thanksgiving' i'll never turn down a meal with friends i dont have to cook!! Oh christmas, thats a whole other issue, xmas here versus xmas there, worlds apart, no comparison, couldnt even try. one is nice salads, at the beach, in shorts and singlet, the other with fires, and comfy clothes, big meals, lights and decoration. two different holidays. American christmas is amazing, OH loves it, and has agreed to go this year and next!! woo-hooo, we have 3 under 5 there, plus next year ours, so its fun again, kid fun again at least
shell- glad you'd try them, you wouldnt have a choice though if you came to my house, they found out last year, family rules include having a 'no thank you helping' - one spoon, one bite, must try everything
its a good rule, if you dont like it, no harm, if you do, now you know and can have more!! Although I hated the rule as a kid. You smash the sweet potato, adding brown sugar, butter, and such (hence the twoo sweet for aussies) and warm them in the oven and in the last 5 minutes you throw mini mallows on the top and brown.
cossi- great catch up as usual!
hope your day goes by quick, at least your outta there earlier than later
I love fried eggs, and boiled. I like to put a boiled egg each in the salad. 
perfection!
