I'm happy that everything is looking up for you. I also love pumpkin pie, and each year our Daughter In Law brings a home baked one that her & her Mom makes, and I have a piece, but don't have the heart (YES I HAVE ONE>>LOL) to tell her that the store bought ones are so much better, creamier, smoother, just better tasting. My Wife bringing me a piece tried to put just a dollop of whipped cream on it>>>NO WAY>>I want a BUNCH>>LOL LOL :-). Thanksgiving only comes once per year. But then here comes our CHRISTmas meal :-)