What are your plans for Christmas? - Page 2

amber · #16 12-20-2004, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Wha-wha-WHAT?

Oh, Amber, I'm so sorry.

JK, I'm sure you'll manage. I'll think of you as I toss back my first drink at 9am.

well, i've been slightly sick (cough, sore throat, runny nose) for the past 3 days, due to chainsmoking and drinking for the two weeks before that. since i didn't want to smoke at this time, i've also been trying to quit. There's no way i will quit if I drink. Also, my parents (although they smoke) don't think i smoke, so i can't easily smoke when i'm at their house anyway, and also I can't drink (well, i could, i've gone to the bar down the street before, but why bother?) So, you see how the many forces are conspiring to get me to not smoke and drink?

My mom quit drinking when she was 25 cause it started giving her headaches. Drank heavily for a few years before that, i think. My dad was an alcoholic, and when i was 8-9, and he wanted to come live with us, my mom said he had to stop drinking (which was why she left in the first place, when i was about 1 1/2.) So he did. So he can't drink anymore.

I think it's nice my parents don't drink.

madformac · #17 12-20-2004, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

5203 huh? Did you mapquest that?

Thanks for the shot. My parents don't drink, so, none for me on Xmas!

Yes I did... I was bored and interested at the same time!!

No drinks huh? Well I'll have two or maybe three for ya then..

WelshWitchPMD · #18 12-20-2004, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by madformac

Well, I'm working the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th......

Plus I get the added bonus of getting the 25th December and the 2nd January off to come home to an empty house... What joy...

I don't really celebrate xmas anyway, not anymore... Since I've worked in retail all I do is work through xmas...

Ahh well... I'll settle down with a guitar, some music and a Jack Daniels I expect..

I feel your pain. I used to work in retail about 16 years ago. I really don't know how I did it. I was thinking of getting an extra part time job for the holidays but I just could not bring myself to work in a store or mall ever.

The only thing that might be worse it working at the post office (see my post on the "How's your Shopping Going"? thread about the nasty lady.)

Just put on some Mac and enjoy the quiet on your days off.

madformac · #19 12-20-2004, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

They're batty. If you think I'm a loon, you ain't seen nothing. Think of the richest assholes you can think of and then multiply them by ten. Throw in every curse word known to man and you've got the lot I'm spending Christmas with.

Two years ago, my mother, my sister, and I went to spend it at my aunt's house and she was a horror. She had just bought the house after selling hers on Nantucket and gave a blow by blow account of how much everything in it cost. That's the epitome of tackiness, my dear.

Assholes can be tolerated.. Rich but nice, down to earth people are great... But if you take an asshole and make 'em rich it does tend to breed a kind of superasshole.. An asshole so puckered it wouldn't make it worse if you stuck a slice of lemon in there... Makes me feel better that I'm on my own man... Good luck..

amber · #20 12-20-2004, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

I hate braggarts with a passion. My cousins are the type that get everything for nothing, though, and then brag it about it. That lights my ass on fire. Those of us who have to work for a living aren't afforded those luxuries.Two years ago, my mother, my sister, and I went to spend it at my aunt's house and she was a horror. She had just bought the house after selling hers on Nantucket and gave a blow by blow account of how much everything in it cost. That's the epitome of tackiness, my dear.

Your aunt is gross. No one with politeness, decorum, manners, class, gives a blow by blow of how much their **** costs. Empty person impressed with empty things. My grandma is like that - she is not wealthy but is impressed by wealth. it's gross. How old are your cousins? What do you do when they do that?

amber · #21 12-20-2004, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by madformac

Yes I did... I was bored and interested at the same time!!

No drinks huh? Well I'll have two or maybe three for ya then..

cute. yeah, have a cig. for me too. (J/K)

madformac · #22 12-20-2004, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

cute. yeah, have a cig. for me too. (J/K)

I don't actually smoke but I'll get some candy ones instead and just pretend!

dissention · #23 12-20-2004, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Your aunt is gross. No one with politeness, decorum, manners, class, gives a blow by blow of how much their **** costs. Empty person impressed with empty things. My grandma is like that - she is not wealthy but is impressed by wealth. it's gross. How old are your cousins? What do you do when they do that?

My cousins are 22 and 24. I usually just remind them of how little they work and how while they may some some wonderful material stuff, their lives are empty and they need their parents to wipe their asses. That usually elicits groans from my aunt and both of them. I put one of them on the mailing list for the army last year.

ontheEdgeof17 · #24 12-20-2004, 06:33 PM

My plans for Christmas are nothing out of the ordinary. I'm just doing the family thing for the weekend. I'm travelling to the VA border for New Years though....to see my lovie.....Then drink until Jan 2.

amber · #25 12-20-2004, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by madformac

I don't actually smoke but I'll get some candy ones instead and just pretend!

I know you don't smoke.

amber · #26 12-20-2004, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

My cousins are 22 and 24. I usually just remind them of how little they work and how while they may some some wonderful material stuff, their lives are empty and they need their parents to wipe their asses. That usually elicits groans from my aunt and both of them. I put one of them on the mailing list for the army last year.

Livia · #27 12-20-2004, 06:37 PM

What do all Jews do on Xmas? Well, in our family, it was eat Chinese food and go to the movies. Only, I'd much rather rent and watch DVD's at home these days.

But, I kinda wish I was hangin' at Diss's house.

madformac · #28 12-20-2004, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

I know you don't smoke.

Well that's not strictly true to be honest. I've been known to have the odd one on holiday in the past and my head smokes with frustration at work sometimes.....

dissention · #29 12-20-2004, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Livia

What do all Jews do on Xmas? Well, in our family, it was eat Chinese food and go to the movies. Only, I'd much rather rent and watch DVD's at home these days.

But, I kinda wish I was hangin' at Diss's house.

I want to go to your house and pig out on Chinese. Crab rangoons, chicken finger, general tso's chicken; you've got me salivating.

SuzeQuze · #30 12-20-2004, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

My cousins are 22 and 24. I usually just remind them of how little they work and how while they may some some wonderful material stuff, their lives are empty and they need their parents to wipe their asses. That usually elicits groans from my aunt and both of them. I put one of them on the mailing list for the army last year.

LOL! That's great. I couldn't imagine you would keep quiet while they babble on about nonsense! Unfortunately they will probably learn the hard way why it is all so empty.

I used to work for an Admin who supported the CEO and he used to brag to her about stuff like his $30,000 home stereo system. Why on EARTH would he tell his admin this??? GRRRR... Makes me want to vandalize things! LOL.