My neighbor is cooking a pig in the ground for Thanksgiving. They were kind enough to offer me a beer.
Akira
on November 22, 2018 at 1:28 pm
I got a good laugh out of them messing up trshmnstr’s name.
I would always sound it out in my mind as “trash minister”…
Yusef drives a Kia
on November 22, 2018 at 1:31 pm
Another poor broke thanksgiving, got a pie and some Marie Callenders Turkey and stuffing, no beer no football no problem. Just like last year.
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 1:37 pm
My in laws are the best. I don’t mind hosting Thanksgiving for 30 for the fifth year in a row because my MIL couldn’t get it together this year. We’re not vegetarians having to prepare two sixteen pound turkeys and feeling like I’ve had to participate in a couple of autopsies.
I’m delighted they called on Tuesday shocked all the hotel in town are full so they can’t get a reservation. It’s great they asked to stay over Thanksgiving night. It’s not as though they never helped us with our kids the few times we asked while lavishing time, money, and attention on my SIL and her three kids.
It’s not like my wife has been a stress case for a week and all I want to do when this misbegotten clan leaves is watch some football. Maybe MIL will favor us with more “she persisted” coffee mugs. Those were a real treat and were not disappeared the moment I thought my wife wouldn’t notice.
/sarcastic rant over
Yusef drives a Kia
on November 22, 2018 at 1:40 pm
Been there, not fun at all, our little meal will do nicely, seems a bit easier than you have
Akira
on November 22, 2018 at 1:41 pm
Maybe MIL will favor us with more “she persisted” coffee mugs. Those were a real treat and were not disappeared the moment I thought my wife wouldn’t notice.
Oh lord. You handled that far better than I would have, which probably would have consisted of me “accidentally” dropping it on the concrete and saying “oops”.
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 2:10 pm
When I posted about the “gift” last year many glibs suggested they would be excellent for target practice.
hayeksplosives
on November 22, 2018 at 1:58 pm
A thousand miles away from my relatives is minimum safe distance.
Yusef drives a Kia
on November 22, 2018 at 2:04 pm
LoL
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 2:09 pm
I’m tucking that one away for the future.
DEG
on November 22, 2018 at 2:27 pm
I’m a few states away from my relatives, and it helps. The last few times I went to visit I was reminded of the family drama that I want no part of.
Thankfully not all of my relatives are involved in the drama. Despite my not liking New England, I chalk up the fact that none of my relatives, especially the high drama ones, will move here as a benefit to living here. In other words, being here not only keeps me employed, it keeps me away from drama.
Unfortunately, the older generation is starting to die off, and some of them count among the drama-free relatives.
Time to call some relatives to wish them Happy Thanksgiving. Then I’ll pour a beer and read.
Family is fun!! My mom knows that she gets to invite me or she gets to invite her commie brother, but not both. It has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with the fact that he and his children are exactly what you would expect if you watched a college communist progress through life without ever taking responsibility for anything. Of course, my enabling grandparents do everything they can to prevent their kids from feeling even the slighest roadbump in life.
Anyway, before I start ranting, I’ll say that we’re not making the trip to Columbus this Thanksgiving.
Yusef drives a Kia
on November 22, 2018 at 2:06 pm
Yusef drives a Kia
on November 22, 2018 at 2:16 pm
I think so, hangouts works on my phone, see you then
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 2:32 pm
Updated: All the in laws just called to say they are arriving early. How much luckier can I get?
SP
on November 22, 2018 at 2:39 pm
Quick! Buy a lottery ticket!
Tundra
on November 22, 2018 at 2:40 pm
Or a hemlock cocktail.
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 3:02 pm
I picked some new beer to try (thanks MS and Nephilium) but that is a temping choice.
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 3:01 pm
Thanks. That was the laugh I needed.
deadhead
on November 22, 2018 at 2:37 pm
I feel for you. Although, in theory, the spirit of Thanksgiving is “thanks” (and “giving”), culturally it’s been wed to eating turkey. Vegetarians who can be amongst themselves on this holiday or whose relatives respect their life choices can celebrate with the best of ’em.
It’s your house; if they can’t respect your choices, they shouldn’t be there. On the other hand, trust me, it could be worse.
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 3:04 pm
No doubt you are right. I’m venting and appreciate everyone listening. But I know this very small compared to what some people deal with.
Playa Manhattan
on November 22, 2018 at 2:44 pm
I’m doing 2 large Kosher turkeys this year. Highly variable. One pieced out nicely, the other one was probably a tom. I had to use a saw and scalpel on him. I named him Khashoggi.
He’s in a better place right now. Lowers and wings are in the bath at 168 for 7 hours.
Raven Nation
on November 22, 2018 at 3:04 pm
” I named him Khashoggi”
You’re an evil, evil man.
Playa Manhattan
on November 22, 2018 at 2:46 pm
You know what would be really satisfying? Making them watch while you smash the mugs.
Playa Manhattan
on November 22, 2018 at 2:51 pm
My SIL and her husband are here with their baby. Staying here, and not at the lovely Westdrift hotel that’s less than 300 yards away. Of course, they just expect us to watch the baby while they sleep. No problem; it’s not like I have 3 kids of my own and dinner for 25 to cook.
I think I sent a subtle message, though. Her husband only likes light ales. So I loaded the fridge with 4 different kinds of IPAs.
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 3:06 pm
I picked up Founders Oatmeal stout. It is a very good beer and an excellent FU to an ungrateful light ale drinker.
DenverJ
on November 22, 2018 at 3:12 pm
IPAs… you really are evil
Count Potato
on November 22, 2018 at 2:03 pm
Happy Thanksgiving!
I was planning to go over to a relatives house for dinner. Unfortunately, I woke up with “stomach flu”. I tried to eat a couple of pieces of toast about an hour ago and couldn’t finish it. So I decided it would be best to stay home.
Luther Baldwin
on November 22, 2018 at 2:10 pm
Have a potato.
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 2:11 pm
Self cannibalism?
Count Potato
on November 22, 2018 at 2:12 pm
Humor noted. But honestly, I don’t feel like eating anything.
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 2:12 pm
Depending on how you feel about those relatives, I’m sorry you are sick or you lucky bastard.
We found out that a friend of the family has been in the hospital since Monday with kidney failure. Guy’s only in his mid-50s. 🙁
Count Potato
on November 22, 2018 at 5:42 pm
Sorry 🙁
deadhead
on November 22, 2018 at 2:41 pm
You’re much smarter than I, but that’s a low bar. I’m the guy who still gets heckled by my family for asking my daughter “Hey, if you’re not going to finish that, do you mind if I eat it?” while she was busy throwing up from a not-too-surprisingly-in-retrospect easily transmittable stomach virus.
Count Potato
on November 22, 2018 at 2:45 pm
There would have been young children and older people there as well. Not that I think what I have is that serious. But why risk it?
deadhead
on November 22, 2018 at 3:14 pm
Self-deprecating humor aside (and if you can’t make fun of retards, whom can you make fun of?), I actually agree. The number of sick people who show up for various events so that people won’t think lesser of them is way too high.
It’s socially more acceptable to show up and probabilistically make a bunch of people sick than to do the right thing and stay home and not contaminate others and also increase your chances of a swift and complete recovery.
Akira
on November 22, 2018 at 2:05 pm
My two family Thanksgivings are actually occurring on Friday and Sunday, so I have today off work to do jack shit (which is what I’ve wanted to do for a long time, although I’m going to go run 5 miles.)
Right now I’m making some crockpot spaghetti meat sauce and listening to The Mikado on full blast.
Yusef drives a Kia
on November 22, 2018 at 2:29 pm
Very funny Ted
Spudalicious
on November 22, 2018 at 2:29 pm
It’s 12:30 in Kalifornia.
Spudalicious
on November 22, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Ah, humor. I missed it.
Spudalicious
on November 22, 2018 at 2:28 pm
I’m watching football. I’ll do my green bean dish in an hour, or so. Considering pouring a beer.
Playa Manhattan
on November 22, 2018 at 2:47 pm
I insist.
Spudalicious
on November 22, 2018 at 2:56 pm
Okay! Okay, already. Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale it is.
Pi Guy
on November 22, 2018 at 4:50 pm
Celebration Ale in hand as we, uh… Speak.
I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy!
Ownbestenemy
on November 22, 2018 at 2:52 pm
Brisket just went through the stall and is humming along nicely. Complete menu:
Brisket subs with whatever toppings
Mashed cauliflower
Steamed Asparagus and mushrooms
Dressing
Homemade pumpkin pie
I’m hungry but the liquid bread is holding me over
Chafed
on November 22, 2018 at 3:08 pm
“Brisket just went through the stall and is humming along nicely.” That has to be a poop euphemism.
DenverJ
on November 22, 2018 at 3:14 pm
Happy Thanksgiving, glibs!
dbleagle
on November 22, 2018 at 3:24 pm
Living in the middle of the planet’s biggest geographical feature combined with a job and recreation that involves extended travel keeps holiday “drop ins” to near non existent.
For those with difficult families I offer a few minutes of reflection.
And just in time for Black Friday, merch for: The Hat and The Hair, MAGA Prime and Warty Hugeman!
Capitalism… how gauche…
“Uh… Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster…”
Love it! Nice work, CPRM!
I think I could use one of those drinks.
I like “What the hell you watch that Communist shit for?” at the end.
Excellent!
Kudos on the finale.
i heard zargle
Fun stuff,
Is this the longest one you’ve done?
I liked it.
I think it is the longest.
Good job. Well done.
Phrasing!
The eyes on the hat freak me put. Besides that not bad
I love all you idiots. I’m on vacation and drinking so no rules apply.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
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To you too HS. Glad you are happy in SD.
Thanks! It’s a blast. Nice enough to make up for the idiot nanny-liberal thieves.
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m glad you’re enjoying it, but Minne is slightly worse without you!
All my best to the Mr.
You are stronger I am. Moved here in 91. I have an eye out for somewhere else when it is time to retire.
make up for the idiot nanny-liberal thieves
Self-hypnosis, yeah that might work. For a while.
Happy thanksgiving
You too, Yusuf!
You too ‘splosives! I love your posts.
Already drinking? Does that mean you’re going to start talking dirty to us?
Started drinking early. Can’t smoke some meat without drinking beer. Wind picked up so that becomes a challenge.
Happy Thanksgiving glibverse…the best possible universe out there.
keep it light
WRONG
“Those bony fingers!”
And the involuntary shudder.
Brilliant.
Nicely done.
Since we are posting Youtube stuff, here is the cavalier973 Christmas Music Youtube Playlist.
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My neighbor is cooking a pig in the ground for Thanksgiving. They were kind enough to offer me a beer.
I got a good laugh out of them messing up trshmnstr’s name.
I would always sound it out in my mind as “trash minister”…
Another poor broke thanksgiving, got a pie and some Marie Callenders Turkey and stuffing, no beer no football no problem. Just like last year.
My in laws are the best. I don’t mind hosting Thanksgiving for 30 for the fifth year in a row because my MIL couldn’t get it together this year. We’re not vegetarians having to prepare two sixteen pound turkeys and feeling like I’ve had to participate in a couple of autopsies.
I’m delighted they called on Tuesday shocked all the hotel in town are full so they can’t get a reservation. It’s great they asked to stay over Thanksgiving night. It’s not as though they never helped us with our kids the few times we asked while lavishing time, money, and attention on my SIL and her three kids.
It’s not like my wife has been a stress case for a week and all I want to do when this misbegotten clan leaves is watch some football. Maybe MIL will favor us with more “she persisted” coffee mugs. Those were a real treat and were not disappeared the moment I thought my wife wouldn’t notice.
/sarcastic rant over
Been there, not fun at all, our little meal will do nicely, seems a bit easier than you have
Oh lord. You handled that far better than I would have, which probably would have consisted of me “accidentally” dropping it on the concrete and saying “oops”.
When I posted about the “gift” last year many glibs suggested they would be excellent for target practice.
A thousand miles away from my relatives is minimum safe distance.
LoL
I’m tucking that one away for the future.
I’m a few states away from my relatives, and it helps. The last few times I went to visit I was reminded of the family drama that I want no part of.
Thankfully not all of my relatives are involved in the drama. Despite my not liking New England, I chalk up the fact that none of my relatives, especially the high drama ones, will move here as a benefit to living here. In other words, being here not only keeps me employed, it keeps me away from drama.
Unfortunately, the older generation is starting to die off, and some of them count among the drama-free relatives.
Time to call some relatives to wish them Happy Thanksgiving. Then I’ll pour a beer and read.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Family is fun!! My mom knows that she gets to invite me or she gets to invite her commie brother, but not both. It has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with the fact that he and his children are exactly what you would expect if you watched a college communist progress through life without ever taking responsibility for anything. Of course, my enabling grandparents do everything they can to prevent their kids from feeling even the slighest roadbump in life.
Anyway, before I start ranting, I’ll say that we’re not making the trip to Columbus this Thanksgiving.
Enjoy Alex! Peace and quiet are good things
Thanks Bob! You still in for tomorrow?
I think so, hangouts works on my phone, see you then
Updated: All the in laws just called to say they are arriving early. How much luckier can I get?
Quick! Buy a lottery ticket!
Or a hemlock cocktail.
I picked some new beer to try (thanks MS and Nephilium) but that is a temping choice.
Thanks. That was the laugh I needed.
I feel for you. Although, in theory, the spirit of Thanksgiving is “thanks” (and “giving”), culturally it’s been wed to eating turkey. Vegetarians who can be amongst themselves on this holiday or whose relatives respect their life choices can celebrate with the best of ’em.
It’s your house; if they can’t respect your choices, they shouldn’t be there. On the other hand, trust me, it could be worse.
No doubt you are right. I’m venting and appreciate everyone listening. But I know this very small compared to what some people deal with.
I’m doing 2 large Kosher turkeys this year. Highly variable. One pieced out nicely, the other one was probably a tom. I had to use a saw and scalpel on him. I named him Khashoggi.
He’s in a better place right now. Lowers and wings are in the bath at 168 for 7 hours.
” I named him Khashoggi”
You’re an evil, evil man.
You know what would be really satisfying? Making them watch while you smash the mugs.
My SIL and her husband are here with their baby. Staying here, and not at the lovely Westdrift hotel that’s less than 300 yards away. Of course, they just expect us to watch the baby while they sleep. No problem; it’s not like I have 3 kids of my own and dinner for 25 to cook.
I think I sent a subtle message, though. Her husband only likes light ales. So I loaded the fridge with 4 different kinds of IPAs.
I picked up Founders Oatmeal stout. It is a very good beer and an excellent FU to an ungrateful light ale drinker.
IPAs… you really are evil
Happy Thanksgiving!
I was planning to go over to a relatives house for dinner. Unfortunately, I woke up with “stomach flu”. I tried to eat a couple of pieces of toast about an hour ago and couldn’t finish it. So I decided it would be best to stay home.
Have a potato.
Self cannibalism?
Humor noted. But honestly, I don’t feel like eating anything.
Depending on how you feel about those relatives, I’m sorry you are sick or you lucky bastard.
Are you really sick, or is that an excuse to avoid a not particularly liked relative?
I’m actually sick, and not trying to avoid anyone.
Ok. Sorry you are. That’s lousy timing.
My condolences.
We found out that a friend of the family has been in the hospital since Monday with kidney failure. Guy’s only in his mid-50s. 🙁
Sorry 🙁
You’re much smarter than I, but that’s a low bar. I’m the guy who still gets heckled by my family for asking my daughter “Hey, if you’re not going to finish that, do you mind if I eat it?” while she was busy throwing up from a not-too-surprisingly-in-retrospect easily transmittable stomach virus.
There would have been young children and older people there as well. Not that I think what I have is that serious. But why risk it?
Self-deprecating humor aside (and if you can’t make fun of retards, whom can you make fun of?), I actually agree. The number of sick people who show up for various events so that people won’t think lesser of them is way too high.
It’s socially more acceptable to show up and probabilistically make a bunch of people sick than to do the right thing and stay home and not contaminate others and also increase your chances of a swift and complete recovery.
My two family Thanksgivings are actually occurring on Friday and Sunday, so I have today off work to do jack shit (which is what I’ve wanted to do for a long time, although I’m going to go run 5 miles.)
Right now I’m making some crockpot spaghetti meat sauce and listening to The Mikado on full blast.
Happy Turkey day, Glibs!
Smoked ham just came out. I snuck a bite, and if the exterior is representative, we’re in for a treat! Easy, cheap, and delicious!
Im putting the main stuff in the oven now, going for 2 pm food time
It’s well past 2. Hope you enjoyed your dinner!
Very funny Ted
It’s 12:30 in Kalifornia.
Ah, humor. I missed it.
I’m watching football. I’ll do my green bean dish in an hour, or so. Considering pouring a beer.
I insist.
Okay! Okay, already. Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale it is.
Celebration Ale in hand as we, uh… Speak.
I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy!
Brisket just went through the stall and is humming along nicely. Complete menu:
Brisket subs with whatever toppings
Mashed cauliflower
Steamed Asparagus and mushrooms
Dressing
Homemade pumpkin pie
I’m hungry but the liquid bread is holding me over
“Brisket just went through the stall and is humming along nicely.” That has to be a poop euphemism.
Happy Thanksgiving, glibs!
Living in the middle of the planet’s biggest geographical feature combined with a job and recreation that involves extended travel keeps holiday “drop ins” to near non existent.
For those with difficult families I offer a few minutes of reflection.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0X0aqx3UHI
At stepsons with five boys under 6 yo
Lots of screaming mayhem, scolding and fussing
Already broke up two slap fights
Ready to go home
After scanning this thread i have to tell the old George Burns joke
“Happiness is having a large, loving family….that lives in another state”
Why break them up? Let them get it out of their system.
Better yet, get it organized and take bets
As good as Burns was, Gracie Allen was even better.
Racing tomorrow, so limit ETOH. Started with 500ml of Old Stock Reserve 2013 (14.1% ABV). Enjoying 12 oz. of Bell’s Expedition Stout (10.5%). Hope to squeeze in a third, but it’ll (and I’ll) be tight.
Damnit! My keyboard has been drinking again. Bell’s Expedition Stout.