waltappel 1 #1 September 13, 2006 Unfortunately, it's time to start planning for the holidays again. Personally, I think I would rather be hung by my thumbs and get paper cuts on my eyelids than to have to deal with the holidays. Thanksgiving sucks!!!! Christmas sucks even worse!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...... Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #2 September 13, 2006 First try to get through Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanna and see how you do. If you can handle them, you can handle the bigger ones. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 September 13, 2006 yeah... I'm right there with you man... what can I say... bah humbug... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #4 September 13, 2006 i rarely have any difficulty finding something to do with any number of days away from work in row.. with or without planning.. actually i think planning is overrated..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #5 September 13, 2006 Quotei rarely have any difficulty finding something to do with any number of days away from work in row.. with or without planning.. actually i think planning is overrated.. I think planning is highly overrated too, but unfortunately air travel usually requires some planning. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #6 September 13, 2006 QuotePersonally, I think I would rather be hung by my thumbs and get paper cuts on my eyelids than to have to deal with the holidays. A bit kinky Walt but if you insist who are we to stand in the way off you having a good time Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #7 September 14, 2006 so are you going to tell us WHY you hate the holidays? or do you just love your job that much, or what? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #8 September 14, 2006 The holidays themselves are fine, the problem is that people who like them can't leave the rest of us the hell alone. I hate the holidays, too. There's nothing wrong with that. No, I don't want to have dinner with you, thankyouverymuch. It doesn't mean I'm a bad person, or lonely, or depressed, it just means I don't like it. Get off my back! Just my $.02 (not directed at you SpeedRacer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #9 September 14, 2006 Quoteso are you going to tell us WHY you hate the holidays? or do you just love your job that much, or what? I'd much rather be at work than at one of those fucked up holiday dinners that have all the charm of a Normal Rockwell painting on the surface but are, in reality, cesspools of misery, dread, and loathing. How many times have people gone to holiday dinners feeling like they were marching to their executions while being told, "At least it's only once a year...."? It's like death by slow torture. "Here, have some more turkey!" : "Fuck you--this turkey is dry and tastes like shit!" : "No, it's really good, but I'm getting full" "Are you ready for some dessert?" : "No, but I'm ready to either off myself or go on a killing spree. Besides, I don't ever eat that kind of fattening crap anyway." : "No, it looks great, but I'm getting full" "You haven't eaten enough!" : "Damn--at times like this I wish I was an alcoholic!!!!!" : "I really am full--this has been a great meal!" "The game is about to start!" : "What's the penalty for murder in this state?!!!!" : "I'm not really much of a sports fan." "You don't really have to go so soon, do you?" : "Well I *could* stay and go into a homicidal rage...." : "Yes, I'm afraid I've got some stuff to do...." And so on. Your mileage may vary. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #10 September 14, 2006 QuoteThe holidays themselves are fine, the problem is that people who like them can't leave the rest of us the hell alone. I hate the holidays, too. There's nothing wrong with that. No, I don't want to have dinner with you, thankyouverymuch. It doesn't mean I'm a bad person, or lonely, or depressed, it just means I don't like it. Get off my back! Just my $.02 (not directed at you SpeedRacer. We have a winner!!!! Right on target!!!! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #11 September 14, 2006 QuoteFirst try to get through Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanna and see how you do. If you can handle them, you can handle the bigger ones. Chris right, because the world is supposed to end by then. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #12 September 14, 2006 > Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #13 September 14, 2006 Quote> Chris Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #14 September 14, 2006 There's nothin that says that you can't have your own holidays, Walt. Plenty of good holidays come along that need further celebration (March 14 - Steak and Blowjob Day - is but one of them). I actually found a list of holidays that are catalogued. Some of them fall into the pussy communist sort (like "World Vegetation Day" and "World Peace Day"), some are understandable do-gooder days (like the "Great American SMoke-Out") whilst other sound like they are great (like "Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day" and "Make Your Own Head Day" (although this one seems to apply only to flexible men)). I'm sure you can find something out there for you to enjoy either by yourself (like "Make Your Own Head Day") or with others. November: 1 All Saint's Day 1 World Vegetation Day 2 All Soul's Day 2 Look for Circles Day 2 Deviled Egg Day 3 Housewife's Day 3 Sandwich Day Book Lovers Day - first Saturday of the month 4 King Tut Day 5 Gunpowder Day 5 Guy Fawkes Day 6 Marooned without a Compass Day 6 Saxophone Day 7 Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day 7 Cook Something Bold Day 8 Dunce Day 9 Chaos Never Dies Day - you've got that right 10 Forget-Me-Not Day 10 USMC Day 11 Veteran's Day 11 Air Day 12 Chicken Soup for the Soul Day 13 National Indian Pudding Day 13 Sadie Hawkins Day 13 World Kindness Day 14 Operating Room Nurse Day 14 Young Readers Day 15 Clean Your Refrigerator Day 15 America Recycles Day 15 National Philanthropy Day 16 Button Day 16 Have a Party with Your Bear Day 17 Homemade Bread Day 17 Take A Hike Day 17 World Peace Day 16 Great American Smokeout - third Thursday in November 18 Occult Day 19 Have a Bad Day Day 20 Absurdity Day 20 Beautiful Day 20 Universal Children's Day 21 False Confession Day 21 World Hello Day 22 Go For a Ride Day 23 Thanksgiving Day 23 National Cashew Day 23 You're Welcome Day 24 Buy Nothing Day - always the day after Thanksgiving...does anyone abide by it!?! 25 National Parfait Day 26 Shopping Reminder Day 27 Pins and Needles Day 28 Make Your Own Head Day 28 Red Planet Day 29 Electronic Greetings Day- now who do you think created this day!? 29 Square Dance Day 30 Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day December: 1 World Aids Awareness Day 2 Eat a Red Apple Day 2 National Pie Day 3 National Roof over Your Head Day 3 National Fritters Day 4 Santas' List Day - we hope you are on the "Good" list 4 Wear Brown Shoes Day 5 Bathtub Party Day 6 St. Nicholas Day 6 Mitten Tree Day 6 Put on your own Shoes Day 7 International Civil Aviation Day 7 Letter Writing Day 7 Pearl Harbor Day 7 National Cotton Candy Day 8 National Brownie Day 8 Take it in the Ear Day 9 National Pastry Day 10 Human Rights Day 10 International Children's Day - Second Sunday in December 11 National Noodle Ring Day 12 National Ding-a-Ling Day 12 Poinsettia Day 13 Ice Cream Day 13 Violins Day 14 National Bouillabaisse Day 15 Bill of Rights Day 15 National Lemon Cupcake Day 16 National Chocolate covered Anything Day 17 National Maple Syrup Day 18 Bake Cookies Day 18 National Roast Suckling Pig Day 19 Look for an Evergreen Day 19 Go Carolling Day 19 Oatmeal Muffin Day 20 Games Day 21 Hamburger Day 21 Humbug Day 21 National Flashlight Day 21 Look on the Bright Side Day 22 Forefather's Day 22 National Date Nut Bread Day 23 Roots Day 24 National Egg Nog Day 25 Christmas Day 25 National Pumpkin Pie Day for recipes see Pumpkin Nook 's Cookbook 26 Boxing Day 27 Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day 27 National Fruitcake Day 28 Card Playing Day 28 National Chocolate Day 29 Pepper Pot Day 30 Bicarbonate of Soda Day 31 Make Up Your Mind Day 31 New Year's Eve 31 Unlucky Day My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #15 September 14, 2006 Quote8 Dunce Day I vote for this one for Walt to focus on. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #16 September 15, 2006 Maybe you just need an attitude change Walt! edited to add: I just LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the holidays. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micro 0 #17 September 15, 2006 I hate them too. Too much artificial fanfare. Too much of the same old shit, worn out traditions that no one really gives any thought to. Getting together w/ family that I'd really rather not see (some of them anyway) during ANY time of the year. Why see them during the holidays? They invariably become MORE of the irritating f*cks they already are. People get all happy and chipper and giddy and it is just so offputting. I'd rather it just be a quiet, pensive time w/ the people I care the most for, truly giving thanks and truly celebrating the purpose each holiday and learning more about those outside of our own tradition (like exploring the jewish ones for example and exposing our kids to them to give them a more rounded, cultured existence). I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #18 September 15, 2006 Why dont you just say thanks for the invite but no thanksYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #19 September 15, 2006 I agree with you, I cant even go shopping now cause even wal-mart looks like the an elf threw up in there after eating a christmas tree and some wrapping paper. I hate christmas.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #20 September 15, 2006 Oh.....is the poor little baby getting cranky because the holidays are almost here? WAH, WAH, WAH!! I'll bet it's because you were forced to eat that nasty sweet potatoe pie with the marshmallow topping. I never could eat that crap because I always imagined the sweet potatoes were left outside and a flock of geese flew right over it. YUK!! Sorry about the mocking, but you HAD to know it was coming! Paybacks are....well you know!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #21 September 15, 2006 Quote "Here, have some more turkey!" : "Fuck you--this turkey is dry and tastes like shit!" : "No, it's really good, but I'm getting full" "Are you ready for some dessert?" : "No, but I'm ready to either off myself or go on a killing spree. Besides, I don't ever eat that kind of fattening crap anyway." : "No, it looks great, but I'm getting full" "You haven't eaten enough!" : "Damn--at times like this I wish I was an alcoholic!!!!!" : "I really am full--this has been a great meal!" "The game is about to start!" : "What's the penalty for murder in this state?!!!!" : "I'm not really much of a sports fan." "You don't really have to go so soon, do you?" : "Well I *could* stay and go into a homicidal rage...." : "Yes, I'm afraid I've got some stuff to do...." And so on. Your mileage may vary. Walt Try being married to a full-blooded Italian whose entire family is still stuck in 1950 southern Italy. Oh my god I hate Thanksgiving~or any family get together, because all it is is eat, eat, eat. Life is planned around the meals. Shop for the meal. Cook the meal. Clean up the meal. While the men sit around and drink and have the women wait on them. KILL ME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #9 September 14, 2006 Quoteso are you going to tell us WHY you hate the holidays? or do you just love your job that much, or what? I'd much rather be at work than at one of those fucked up holiday dinners that have all the charm of a Normal Rockwell painting on the surface but are, in reality, cesspools of misery, dread, and loathing. How many times have people gone to holiday dinners feeling like they were marching to their executions while being told, "At least it's only once a year...."? It's like death by slow torture. "Here, have some more turkey!" : "Fuck you--this turkey is dry and tastes like shit!" : "No, it's really good, but I'm getting full" "Are you ready for some dessert?" : "No, but I'm ready to either off myself or go on a killing spree. Besides, I don't ever eat that kind of fattening crap anyway." : "No, it looks great, but I'm getting full" "You haven't eaten enough!" : "Damn--at times like this I wish I was an alcoholic!!!!!" : "I really am full--this has been a great meal!" "The game is about to start!" : "What's the penalty for murder in this state?!!!!" : "I'm not really much of a sports fan." "You don't really have to go so soon, do you?" : "Well I *could* stay and go into a homicidal rage...." : "Yes, I'm afraid I've got some stuff to do...." And so on. Your mileage may vary. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #10 September 14, 2006 QuoteThe holidays themselves are fine, the problem is that people who like them can't leave the rest of us the hell alone. I hate the holidays, too. There's nothing wrong with that. No, I don't want to have dinner with you, thankyouverymuch. It doesn't mean I'm a bad person, or lonely, or depressed, it just means I don't like it. Get off my back! Just my $.02 (not directed at you SpeedRacer. We have a winner!!!! Right on target!!!! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #11 September 14, 2006 QuoteFirst try to get through Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanna and see how you do. If you can handle them, you can handle the bigger ones. Chris right, because the world is supposed to end by then. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #12 September 14, 2006 > Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #13 September 14, 2006 Quote> Chris Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #14 September 14, 2006 There's nothin that says that you can't have your own holidays, Walt. Plenty of good holidays come along that need further celebration (March 14 - Steak and Blowjob Day - is but one of them). I actually found a list of holidays that are catalogued. Some of them fall into the pussy communist sort (like "World Vegetation Day" and "World Peace Day"), some are understandable do-gooder days (like the "Great American SMoke-Out") whilst other sound like they are great (like "Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day" and "Make Your Own Head Day" (although this one seems to apply only to flexible men)). I'm sure you can find something out there for you to enjoy either by yourself (like "Make Your Own Head Day") or with others. November: 1 All Saint's Day 1 World Vegetation Day 2 All Soul's Day 2 Look for Circles Day 2 Deviled Egg Day 3 Housewife's Day 3 Sandwich Day Book Lovers Day - first Saturday of the month 4 King Tut Day 5 Gunpowder Day 5 Guy Fawkes Day 6 Marooned without a Compass Day 6 Saxophone Day 7 Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day 7 Cook Something Bold Day 8 Dunce Day 9 Chaos Never Dies Day - you've got that right 10 Forget-Me-Not Day 10 USMC Day 11 Veteran's Day 11 Air Day 12 Chicken Soup for the Soul Day 13 National Indian Pudding Day 13 Sadie Hawkins Day 13 World Kindness Day 14 Operating Room Nurse Day 14 Young Readers Day 15 Clean Your Refrigerator Day 15 America Recycles Day 15 National Philanthropy Day 16 Button Day 16 Have a Party with Your Bear Day 17 Homemade Bread Day 17 Take A Hike Day 17 World Peace Day 16 Great American Smokeout - third Thursday in November 18 Occult Day 19 Have a Bad Day Day 20 Absurdity Day 20 Beautiful Day 20 Universal Children's Day 21 False Confession Day 21 World Hello Day 22 Go For a Ride Day 23 Thanksgiving Day 23 National Cashew Day 23 You're Welcome Day 24 Buy Nothing Day - always the day after Thanksgiving...does anyone abide by it!?! 25 National Parfait Day 26 Shopping Reminder Day 27 Pins and Needles Day 28 Make Your Own Head Day 28 Red Planet Day 29 Electronic Greetings Day- now who do you think created this day!? 29 Square Dance Day 30 Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day December: 1 World Aids Awareness Day 2 Eat a Red Apple Day 2 National Pie Day 3 National Roof over Your Head Day 3 National Fritters Day 4 Santas' List Day - we hope you are on the "Good" list 4 Wear Brown Shoes Day 5 Bathtub Party Day 6 St. Nicholas Day 6 Mitten Tree Day 6 Put on your own Shoes Day 7 International Civil Aviation Day 7 Letter Writing Day 7 Pearl Harbor Day 7 National Cotton Candy Day 8 National Brownie Day 8 Take it in the Ear Day 9 National Pastry Day 10 Human Rights Day 10 International Children's Day - Second Sunday in December 11 National Noodle Ring Day 12 National Ding-a-Ling Day 12 Poinsettia Day 13 Ice Cream Day 13 Violins Day 14 National Bouillabaisse Day 15 Bill of Rights Day 15 National Lemon Cupcake Day 16 National Chocolate covered Anything Day 17 National Maple Syrup Day 18 Bake Cookies Day 18 National Roast Suckling Pig Day 19 Look for an Evergreen Day 19 Go Carolling Day 19 Oatmeal Muffin Day 20 Games Day 21 Hamburger Day 21 Humbug Day 21 National Flashlight Day 21 Look on the Bright Side Day 22 Forefather's Day 22 National Date Nut Bread Day 23 Roots Day 24 National Egg Nog Day 25 Christmas Day 25 National Pumpkin Pie Day for recipes see Pumpkin Nook 's Cookbook 26 Boxing Day 27 Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day 27 National Fruitcake Day 28 Card Playing Day 28 National Chocolate Day 29 Pepper Pot Day 30 Bicarbonate of Soda Day 31 Make Up Your Mind Day 31 New Year's Eve 31 Unlucky Day My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #15 September 14, 2006 Quote8 Dunce Day I vote for this one for Walt to focus on. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #16 September 15, 2006 Maybe you just need an attitude change Walt! edited to add: I just LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the holidays. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #17 September 15, 2006 I hate them too. Too much artificial fanfare. Too much of the same old shit, worn out traditions that no one really gives any thought to. Getting together w/ family that I'd really rather not see (some of them anyway) during ANY time of the year. Why see them during the holidays? They invariably become MORE of the irritating f*cks they already are. People get all happy and chipper and giddy and it is just so offputting. I'd rather it just be a quiet, pensive time w/ the people I care the most for, truly giving thanks and truly celebrating the purpose each holiday and learning more about those outside of our own tradition (like exploring the jewish ones for example and exposing our kids to them to give them a more rounded, cultured existence). I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #18 September 15, 2006 Why dont you just say thanks for the invite but no thanksYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #19 September 15, 2006 I agree with you, I cant even go shopping now cause even wal-mart looks like the an elf threw up in there after eating a christmas tree and some wrapping paper. I hate christmas.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #20 September 15, 2006 Oh.....is the poor little baby getting cranky because the holidays are almost here? WAH, WAH, WAH!! I'll bet it's because you were forced to eat that nasty sweet potatoe pie with the marshmallow topping. I never could eat that crap because I always imagined the sweet potatoes were left outside and a flock of geese flew right over it. YUK!! Sorry about the mocking, but you HAD to know it was coming! Paybacks are....well you know!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #21 September 15, 2006 Quote "Here, have some more turkey!" : "Fuck you--this turkey is dry and tastes like shit!" : "No, it's really good, but I'm getting full" "Are you ready for some dessert?" : "No, but I'm ready to either off myself or go on a killing spree. Besides, I don't ever eat that kind of fattening crap anyway." : "No, it looks great, but I'm getting full" "You haven't eaten enough!" : "Damn--at times like this I wish I was an alcoholic!!!!!" : "I really am full--this has been a great meal!" "The game is about to start!" : "What's the penalty for murder in this state?!!!!" : "I'm not really much of a sports fan." "You don't really have to go so soon, do you?" : "Well I *could* stay and go into a homicidal rage...." : "Yes, I'm afraid I've got some stuff to do...." And so on. Your mileage may vary. Walt Try being married to a full-blooded Italian whose entire family is still stuck in 1950 southern Italy. Oh my god I hate Thanksgiving~or any family get together, because all it is is eat, eat, eat. Life is planned around the meals. Shop for the meal. Cook the meal. Clean up the meal. While the men sit around and drink and have the women wait on them. KILL ME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #22 September 15, 2006 You cannot be serious! How can an adult get so worked up about the holidays that they start bitching about it in September? If it is that awful don't go. Be an adult, put your foot down and say no. Or decide to go, be thankful for people who love you and want you around for the holidays and suck it up. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #23 September 15, 2006 QuoteYou cannot be serious! How can an adult get so worked up about the holidays that they start bitching about it in September? If it is that awful don't go. Be an adult, put your foot down and say no. Or decide to go, be thankful for people who love you and want you around for the holidays and suck it up. Well, the peanut gallery has officially arrived. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #24 September 15, 2006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #25 September 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou cannot be serious! How can an adult get so worked up about the holidays that they start bitching about it in September? If it is that awful don't go. Be an adult, put your foot down and say no. Or decide to go, be thankful for people who love you and want you around for the holidays and suck it up. Well, the peanut gallery has officially arrived. WTF is that supossed to mean, it a very valid point, dont bitch about whayt you choose to doYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Squeak 17 #25 September 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou cannot be serious! How can an adult get so worked up about the holidays that they start bitching about it in September? If it is that awful don't go. Be an adult, put your foot down and say no. Or decide to go, be thankful for people who love you and want you around for the holidays and suck it up. Well, the peanut gallery has officially arrived. WTF is that supossed to mean, it a very valid point, dont bitch about whayt you choose to doYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
