Not quite as en place as i'd like, but i've roasted and peeled the chestnuts, made the stock and the soup, the tofu spread and the red pepper and artichoke spread, cooked up some cranberry sauce, roasted the garlic, and set the turkey into brine. The shopping's done, the placemarkers are lettered and drying, and the extra folding furniture is purchased. Russell got the heater fixed today, as well.

I don't have enough white napkins to go around, but i'll get creative in the morning, i'm sure. Cleaning and prep and more prep and cooking, oh my - and then, then - warmth and friends and food and drink and talk. All will be well at the wabe tomorrow evening.