On a hunch I messaged a woman I met through our local buy nothing FB group; she isn't very mobile and ended up not going anywhere for Thanksgiving. I asked if I could take over some leftovers from Saturday and she happily agreed. I just returned from dropping off several restaurant takeout containers (we keep them for this kind of use) with turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls, pie, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Pie and ice cream for dessert. Even sending over generous portions I still have a lot of leftovers.

I need to go to Costco but by the time I was returning from that run it was too advanced into the afternoon - that place gets crowded as people stop in after school or work. I need to go right before closing or right when they open, maybe tomorrow. (Costco sells the big bags of baking soda that I use in the laundry - who knew that I'd ever use a 13 pound bag, but I did, so I'm back for more.) Plus, I tend to avoid shopping on these big shopping days just out of contrariness.

Looking at the first paragraph - the reason for the trip was not to get rid of extra leftovers. I hoped to offer an array of foods to a new friend who doesn't cook these days (inability to stand for extended periods - not because she can't cook). And to express the annual surprise at the excess of food that happens over this holiday.