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I'd rather have the flu...
Topkick
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Well, it's that time of year again.
The holidays. The time of year you are expected to see relatives.
I personally would rather have time alone with my immediate family with no drama, no fighting, a nap, and more to eat. I don't need the stress in my life.
Having gone through a fairly big amount of trouble with my brother and his wife, and a bad pit bull (that bit me) I really don't want to go, but the wife insists we make a showing. I'm not worried about the dog as I carry everywhere, but to put down a dog on Thanksgiving or Christmas isn't for me.
Listening to my sisters one-up each other has gotten old. "I got my Masters!" "Well, I got mine first!"
I shut them up by reminding them I make more than both of them combined. The holidays seem to bring out the worst in people, and open old wounds. I would rather enjoy a nice meal, sip some good whiskey, play a card game, and watch a ball game.
I'm taking my truck separately, in case I decide to un-* the property at a seconds notice. I am so angry at the way things have been handled (as if it's my fault) I'm thinking about making everyone mad and not show up. I don't even care anymore. The dog has it in for me for some reason. I have 3 dogs myself and have always had dogs my whole life. I ask them to put the dog up, but every damn time, they let it out and I end up face-to-face with the 4 legged devil.
I can't win this one, but for myself. Gonna make the wife mad, I guess.[B)]
Anyone have the flu?
Wanna hang out?
Any other sad stories?
I'll bring shooting toys and cold beer for after!
The holidays. The time of year you are expected to see relatives.
I personally would rather have time alone with my immediate family with no drama, no fighting, a nap, and more to eat. I don't need the stress in my life.
Having gone through a fairly big amount of trouble with my brother and his wife, and a bad pit bull (that bit me) I really don't want to go, but the wife insists we make a showing. I'm not worried about the dog as I carry everywhere, but to put down a dog on Thanksgiving or Christmas isn't for me.
Listening to my sisters one-up each other has gotten old. "I got my Masters!" "Well, I got mine first!"
I shut them up by reminding them I make more than both of them combined. The holidays seem to bring out the worst in people, and open old wounds. I would rather enjoy a nice meal, sip some good whiskey, play a card game, and watch a ball game.
I'm taking my truck separately, in case I decide to un-* the property at a seconds notice. I am so angry at the way things have been handled (as if it's my fault) I'm thinking about making everyone mad and not show up. I don't even care anymore. The dog has it in for me for some reason. I have 3 dogs myself and have always had dogs my whole life. I ask them to put the dog up, but every damn time, they let it out and I end up face-to-face with the 4 legged devil.
I can't win this one, but for myself. Gonna make the wife mad, I guess.[B)]
Anyone have the flu?
Wanna hang out?
Any other sad stories?
I'll bring shooting toys and cold beer for after!
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After all, I did install it 6 years ago.
Well, it's that time of year again.
The holidays. The time of year you are expected to see relatives.
I personally would rather have time alone with my immediate family with no drama, no fighting, a nap, and more to eat. I don't need the stress in my life.
Having gone through a fairly big amount of trouble with my brother and his wife, and a bad pit bull (that bit me) I really don't want to go, but the wife insists we make a showing. I'm not worried about the dog as I carry everywhere, but to put down a dog on Thanksgiving or Christmas isn't for me.
Listening to my sisters one-up each other has gotten old. "I got my Masters!" "Well, I got mine first!"
I shut them up by reminding them I make more than both of them combined. The holidays seem to bring out the worst in people, and open old wounds. I would rather enjoy a nice meal, sip some good whiskey, play a card game, and watch a ball game.
I'm taking my truck separately, in case I decide to un-* the property at a seconds notice. I am so angry at the way things have been handled (as if it's my fault) I'm thinking about making everyone mad and not show up. I don't even care anymore. The dog has it in for me for some reason. I have 3 dogs myself and have always had dogs my whole life. I ask them to put the dog up, but every damn time, they let it out and I end up face-to-face with the 4 legged devil.
I can't win this one, but for myself. Gonna make the wife mad, I guess.[B)]
Anyone have the flu?
Wanna hang out?
Any other sad stories?
I'll bring shooting toys and cold beer for after!
Maybe my reading comprehension is different than most peoples, but it seems like you're mostly the cause of the drama. Try an attitude adjustment and let people and dogs alone.
I was asked to come several times to help build and refinish the home.
I spent a lot of time and my own money making it happen.
I didn't charge for my time as it's family.
They let the dog out and I got bit and it threatened my boys.
I didn't yell or shoot the dog.
It was released 6 times overall.
I asked them to kennel the dog while I was on site.
They didn't.
I exhibited much restraint.
I don't want to be put in a threatening situation, especially on a holiday gathering.
I'm frustrated.
Brian, I just checked. My plane lands in Texas at 9:15 am. Thursday. Have the guns and cigars ready to go[^]
I don't care what anyone says, your alright in my book Oakie!
And anytime your in NTx, you let me know!
Me, Donna and the two dogs. Life don't get any better then that. Gonna have a nice Macanudo and sit on the deck and watch the game. Every year, she goes to her families house for the yearly dose of drama. This year she decided to stay home and be away from those * hats. She has 9 brthers and sisters and they all hate each other. I hate all of them but one. So why go there and pretend to be happy. Guess I am just getting pissy in my old age or maybe I am just tired of them period. Anyway, both of us are happy to be spending the day at the gun club and having dinner together, ALONE!!!!!
That's a solid plan.
Solid.
It was just my husband, myself and our son normally. Husband worked as an Air Traffic Controller so lots of holidays he worked.
Now, it's just my son and I.
He will be smoking a Prime Rib, his girl will be doing mac & cheese (their favorite thing), I'll be doing some kind of side dish. Purchased Pumpkin Cheesecake and Key Lime Pie to celebrate his birthday on Thanksgiving.
I am very thankful for what I have.
Personally, I am alergic to drama. It causes me to break out in a pesky departure. [8D]
Now days our kids are scattered across the country so when we have a holiday get together most of the time it's just my Wife and I with my Mom and Sister. We've outlived the rest of the family so there's no Grandparents or Aunts and Uncles in attendance these days which is sad.
Oh, did I mention that we're doing ours on Friday? There will be pie.