There's a VERY good reason I don't do family gatherings. And I don't pull punches when they do shit to make themselves feel good like thanking me for my service. Fuckers, you vote every year to take VA benefits away. Go fuck yourself.
It's just me, wife, kid, and dog. No extended family to argue politics with. We take the week off, and do the turkey on Monday so we can enjoy the leftovers all week.
Yeah I get why some people might, especially in these turbulent times, have a variety of reasons they can't/won't -- particularly if they've lost some folks to the MAGA movement. But I'm fortunate not to have that be a thing and since I don't live near my immediate family, holidays are an excuse to gather and share a meal once or twice a year.
If you're near a military base, reach out and offer to host one or a few local brand new folks. Many don't have family nearby (or at all) or a support structure.
That sucks. My family cut off all the drama makers, so we no longer have this problem. I'd suggest everyone do the same and try to get some enjoyment from life.
Been meaning to ask... since I don't put things into my body it doesn't like (even if it doesn't mind dairy). What is it that you so dearly love that you are willing to force it into yourself? Ice cream? Butter? Cheese? A specific dish? I don't think you've ever said what you're willing to suffer for. Pizza? I think you mentioned something about pizza a couple months ago.
Damn. Yeah, I have a completely different problem. I'm not getting a little chubby because things like butter... but sugar. Sugar is my absolute bane. Hrmm.. I think I'll do what I did last year in your honor. Go through a block of cheese this weekend. With the trick of using the space heater at my side to melt it bit by bit... as I sit here at my PC.
Clockworkdancerobot
"I'll have a flank..."
Munchman347
'I didn't have to stuff the turkey, it wasn't empty!'...
Floofaficionado
Baster is dripping and ready to stuff my... Turkey
MidnaDS
FeloniousMonk13
Hmm should we call her a Turkony or should we call her a Ponurkey
Cryolith
Actually, we cut off all the toxic members of the family years ago. Best decision ever.
baldbear
Weird birb...
joshdlc8888
EverNotRelevant
How I'm trying to be this Thanksgiving
zimirken
zeacorzeppelin10
I have to deal with my Cokefiend raging alcoholic cousin.
TheFastpaws
No money to travel or do anything. So just me this year at home.
ElbowDeepInAHorse
Heck I've never had money to travel so I gotcha beat!
TheFastpaws
We can be poverty buddies together!
NeoAcario
There's a VERY good reason I don't do family gatherings. And I don't pull punches when they do shit to make themselves feel good like thanking me for my service. Fuckers, you vote every year to take VA benefits away. Go fuck yourself.
CaptainYesterday
Dude. I know fellow veterans who live off va disability and vote to take it away.
NeoAcario
So do I. We don't talk anymore. Fucking morons.
friendsofsandwiches
we've got 3 weeks to go, right?
NeoAcario
Better she promote turkey day than start posting Xmas shit...
friendsofsandwiches
can't tell the difference any more.
Thanksgiving is becoming the Lost Holiday.
The Bridge as it were.
CaptainYesterday
Anyone else, just not do holidays anymore?
Ekibwurm
holidays? in this economy?
JohnBluehill
Me! I don't even like my birthday anymore.
I do Christmas still because of my step kids. But I'm done with it otherwise.
geckomantis
While it seems rare some people have cool families they like to still see. They usually complain less than others.
CrabbyBlueberry
It's just me, wife, kid, and dog. No extended family to argue politics with. We take the week off, and do the turkey on Monday so we can enjoy the leftovers all week.
QuanticChaos
I find I only enjoy Halloween now.
Skywatcher16
i do small things with immediate family
xanthio
Yeah I get why some people might, especially in these turbulent times, have a variety of reasons they can't/won't -- particularly if they've lost some folks to the MAGA movement. But I'm fortunate not to have that be a thing and since I don't live near my immediate family, holidays are an excuse to gather and share a meal once or twice a year.
trhopkins
Yeah I don't. nobody to do them with
LTareyouserious
If you're near a military base, reach out and offer to host one or a few local brand new folks. Many don't have family nearby (or at all) or a support structure.
trhopkins
Thats not a bad idea. Thanks
Bojovnik84
That sucks. My family cut off all the drama makers, so we no longer have this problem. I'd suggest everyone do the same and try to get some enjoyment from life.
ElbowDeepInAHorse
Mine accommodates sadly and relies on stern looks to keep the MAGtards civil.
Bojovnik84
Openly browse your bsky feed in front of them and they'll never come back lol.
DemonicFruitfly
ToSisPoS
Y’all eat dairy again?
ElbowDeepInAHorse
Not unless I take my pill
NeoAcario
Been meaning to ask... since I don't put things into my body it doesn't like (even if it doesn't mind dairy). What is it that you so dearly love that you are willing to force it into yourself? Ice cream? Butter? Cheese? A specific dish? I don't think you've ever said what you're willing to suffer for. Pizza? I think you mentioned something about pizza a couple months ago.
ElbowDeepInAHorse
Pretty much all of it. If I take Lactaid before a meal, I have very few if any issues. If I forget, I have alll the issues lol
NeoAcario
Damn. Yeah, I have a completely different problem. I'm not getting a little chubby because things like butter... but sugar. Sugar is my absolute bane. Hrmm.. I think I'll do what I did last year in your honor. Go through a block of cheese this weekend. With the trick of using the space heater at my side to melt it bit by bit... as I sit here at my PC.