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So I know it's still a few weeks away, but I wanted to go ahead and mention it. If you don't have any other plans, I'd really like it if you would come by my house for Thanksgiving.

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It's very casual, and there will be a lot of us, so it won't be "all eyes on Stanton" night. Promise.

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Although I make no promises that my kids won't give you the third degree when they first meet you. At least until someone else comes along to grab their interest.

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Seriously, though. I'd really like it if you could make it, if you don't have any other plans.