"Deck the Halls" - Yada Yada. So who else is not going to be able to visit family this Christmas?..

Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 02:59 AM
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"Deck the Halls" - Yada Yada. So who else is not going to be able to visit family this Christmas?..

For various reasons, I'm not going to be able to travel to see my family this year. I'll probably end up having Christmas dinner at a restaurant or bar (I doubt I'll feel like cooking turkey & gravy for one, although I've done it before).

Anyone else in a similar situation?

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Skittles

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:01 AM
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1. LOL

I haven't been "home for Christmas" for 32 years

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:06 AM
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4. I suppose you were trying to make me to feel better...

It didn't work, but thanks for the effort.

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Skittles

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:40 AM
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7. naw

Edited on Mon Dec-17-07 03:41 AM by Skittles

just answering your question - yes, I'm in the same place but it doesn't bother me in the least - in fact, I volunteer to work Christmas Eve/Day so someone else can be with their family

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Sugar Smack

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Mon Dec-17-07 05:40 AM
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25. Skittles, I freakin :heart: you.

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 05:49 AM
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26. I love your attitude.

My Dad might not see '08. He is ill & I may not see him before he goes.

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Skittles

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Mon Dec-17-07 05:57 AM
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28. aw

I'm sorry.....really I am. My dad committed suicide 22 years ago and I still miss him

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Sugar Smack

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Mon Dec-17-07 05:57 AM
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29. I went to their website,but failed.

"Sorry, effective immediatly only large corporate requests are being considered.
The flood of small requests simply can't be met.":cry:

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Sugar Smack

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Mon Dec-17-07 06:05 AM
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30. The military one

Edited on Mon Dec-17-07 06:08 AM by Sugar Smack

I mean. www.anysoldier.com is no longer viable.

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Inchworm

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:03 AM
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2. Family?!?

:spray:

:rofl:

oh.. wait.. well, one will be around. My daughter. But I'll run her off so she can spend some time with her SO's people.

I'll be drinkin and terrorizing DU :)

:hi:

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Heidi

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:04 AM
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3. I won't be with my family during the holidays,

but I'll be with CMW's family. I'm their token foreigner. :7

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:39 AM
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6. I'm a single man, and all my friends (male & female) will be away with their families...

...while I'll be taking advantage of the shrimp special at Red Lobster.

Yeah, I know I'm feeling sorry for myself; but my Dad is ill & I don't know if I'm going to see him before he goes on the big vacation.

Happy Holidays! (end of sarcasm)

Thank you Heidi (seriously). You've always shown me your generous spirit. Sorry if my experience is a downer right now. I don't want to bring anyone down -- but the Lounge is a great source of support.

Sincerely to you & everyone here -- Happy Holidays.

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Heidi

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:45 AM
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10. Oh, sweetie,

we'll just make plans for a Christmas Eve rendevous in the Lounge, then, okay? You can tell me all about the shrimp special, and I'll regale you will a story or two about being a stranger in a strange land. :hug: :hug:

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:57 AM
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12. Thank you, you actually cheered me up...

I may go Chinese Buffet (but I'm sure there will be shrimp ;) )

Are there Chinese buffets in Switzerland (might make you feel at home)?

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Heidi

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:07 AM
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13. Yeah, there are Chinese buffets here, but none nearby.

On the other hand, I just found a sushi takeout joint across the lake from us. Too bad I'm totally skeeved by the thought of eating raw fish. :rofl: :spray:

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:19 AM
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18. Thank God you're not a Dolphin!

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Heidi

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:22 AM
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19. Don't say "dolphin"! You've given me an insidious earworm!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG6b3V2MNxQ

:rofl: :spray:

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:33 AM
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22. Nice Dolphin opera!...

But you do realize that (unlike you) they eat raw fish?

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Heidi

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:42 AM
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23. I try not to think about that unsavory fact.

:rofl: :spray:

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 05:07 AM
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24. Well, no one's asking you to be like Dolphin. After all...

...they always make love underwater. (Like eating raw fish, I've only done this occasionally.)

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Kutjara

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:08 AM
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5. I wish I wasn't.

Edited on Mon Dec-17-07 03:09 AM by Kutjara

We're going to be in the UK, visiting about 300 family members over a six day visit. Naturally, each person lives about as far away from the others as is mathematically possible, so most of our holiday will be spent in a car, driving all over creation. If we budget about 15 minutes for each visit, we might just do it.

I'd much rather be at home, with my feet up in front of a roaring TV.

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From The Ashes

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:42 AM
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8. I am...

...alone for the holidays. I'll probably cook a turkey tv dinner. God, how sad is that?

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Skittles

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:44 AM
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9. it's not sad

Edited on Mon Dec-17-07 03:45 AM by Skittles

you shouldn't diss your own company - get on www.anysoldier.com, request an address and write a letter to a soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan. There are thousands of folk who cannot be home for Christmas and they are a lot worse of than we are.

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From The Ashes

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:17 AM
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16. You're right, of course...

...every time I think I have a handle on my emotions, self-pity rises up and kicks my ass again.

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Skittles

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:22 AM
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20. I've been alone a long time but I am never lonely

the trick is to see what fortunes you do have...me, I have my health, I have food...I'm OK...I can help someone who isn't. Donate blood! 25 gallons for me in this area - that's a lot of folk I have helped. Stuff like that is simple but effective. :) Seriously though, get on Any Soldier - use their search function and you can find soldiers from your state - they LOVE hearing from home. :)

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:07 AM
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14. That sux! But thanks for letting me know that I won't be alone in my aloneness...

Thank you From The Ashes :)

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From The Ashes

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:18 AM
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17. Yeah, I'll probably be around here somewhere...

we could stalk each other all day...:D :)

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:26 AM
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21. Ah!...

...nothin' better than board-stalkin' for the holidays ;)

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badgerpup

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Mon Dec-17-07 03:54 AM
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11. Probably going to spend it with the kittehs again...

...but there's lots worse stuff can happen than alone at Christmas...
and I've got room to talk here, cos I'm one of those dismal folk with depression AND seasonal affective disorder.

Rather have my own company than that of some of the extremely dysfunctional, unhappy-and-want-to-share-the-'love' family horror stories that people survive and post about...:hide:

Don't know how some of ya stand it. Me hat's off to ya.

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Indi Guy

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Mon Dec-17-07 05:54 AM
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27. We're somewhat alike...

If I'm going to be alone -- I'd rather be by myself.

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texanwitch

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Mon Dec-17-07 04:12 AM
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15. The only family I spend Christmas with is my Aunt .

My father will be with my sister to give me a break.

I will be at the beach with friends at the beach house and our many dogs.

Looking forward to some beach time.

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MaggieSwanson

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Mon Dec-17-07 06:10 AM
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31. Beach time

for me as well. There's a small resort about 3 hours away if I take a bus and then a ferry to the island. It's more of a couples place, and I will be without my family for the first time.

But I need the sea for solitude and solace, and I wouldn't be fit company for anyone anyway.

Here's to peace on the beach.

:toast:

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