Xmas is soooooo stressful

[Stumplegriltskin]

Is it? Funny thing is, I only hear women say this. I mean I love them for all they do for us as far as prepping all the rubbish we eat, (not the prime rib) and all of that. But the mentality that adults need anything is complete utter BS.

I love Xmas, just because I enjoy getting tanked and hanging out with people and talking about how we're going to overthrow the system. My xmas is all year and I don't need some useless Amazon China rubbish from anyone to make my Xmas any better.

I try to explain to the wife that Xmas is for kids and the adults should just be satisfied with being in the presence of loved ones, and hated ones and it's not about the useless crap wrapped in shiny paper. But I guess women like that shit, but as far as stress? I got none.

 

[70 Mach 1]

I hate this holiday bullshit.
An excuse to get together with people you dont want to see to begin with.

Then sit around sipping bourbon looking at my watch thinking how to get the hell out of there faster.

 

[Totally Bored]

I like it. It's the only good part of the crappy cold weather.

 

[Stumplegriltskin]

I hate this holiday bullshit.
An excuse to get together with people you dont want to see to begin with.

Then sit around sipping bourbon looking at my watch thinking how to get the hell out of there faster.

For me those are the people that ask me about Tom Brady. I instantly tell them I hate sports and don't subscribe to tribe mentality. Then I get a blank stare and they walk away. That's how I get rid of them fast.

 

[NowYou'rePlayingWithPower]

I could do without the same holiday music every year for decades, but no stress here.

 

[JackBootedThug]

the spirit of expectancy with people is what kills me. I bought my son a house last year. I told them then-Merry Christmas....for a long time. So my daughter in law is with my wife Christmas shopping and picks out these fucking shoes and wants her to get them for her for Christmas. She was serious. My wife was like- I explained to you we are only buying for the kids and didn't your father tell you your living in your present?

 

[Stumplegriltskin]

the spirit of expectancy with people is what kills me. I bought my son a house last year. I told them then-Merry Christmas....for a long time. So my daughter in law is with my wife Christmas shopping and picks out these fucking shoes and wants her to get them for her for Christmas. She was serious. My wife was like- I explained to you we are only buying for the kids and didn't your father tell you your living in your present?

Well that's a helluva gift. There's nothing that would interest me as far as a xmas gift, save for a check that pays off the rest of my mortgage

 

[JackBootedThug]

Well that's a helluva gift. There's nothing that would interest me as far as a xmas gift, save for a check that pays off the rest of my mortgage

Just dotting I's and crossing T's.....That is a home for him and my grandkids so I know that they are taken care of when I'm gone. My current home is for my youngest son. Boom. Can't do much more than that.

 

[84superchamp]

the spirit of expectancy with people is what kills me. I bought my son a house last year. I told them then-Merry Christmas....for a long time. So my daughter in law is with my wife Christmas shopping and picks out these fucking shoes and wants her to get them for her for Christmas. She was serious. My wife was like- I explained to you we are only buying for the kids and didn't your father tell you your living in your present?

Helluva gift.
I’ve got it down pat: Gkids get money in a card, adult kids get happy holiday greetings from me when I see them…nothing else needs to take place.
I made the mistake of stopping in at Walmart yesterday for a semi-emergency; madhouse.

 

[311boogieman]

I won't mention which family member does this but my Mother-In-Law likes to write these big checks to me and other family members and then make a big deal out of how much money she spent. Then asking questions like, "oooh, what are you going to spend with on?", and "oooh, I bet you could get a nice guitar from that check!". The worst. I'd rather have nothing at all. Then, if you don't cash the check fast enough, I get hounded to get to the bank so she can balance her check book. Hell, I don't even go to the bank anymore these days. The whole thing just gets ruined. Bah Humbug!

 

[Monkey Man]

Is it? Funny thing is, I only hear women say this.

Well, you can add me to that list brother.

Live alone with illness and what's left of immediate family is either off-limits or living interstate.

Try spending Christmas alone and you'll find yourself on that list too I'm bettin'.

 

[JTyson]

Well, you can add me to that list brother.

Live alone with illness and what's left of immediate family is either off-limits or living interstate.

Try spending Christmas alone and you'll find yourself on that list too I'm bettin'.

Dam man, sorry to hear that. You can come over and spend Christmas with us, we'll drink some good whiskey and drive everybody crazy
I'll have to stay with you when its all over but it will only be for a few months... I promise..

 

[JTyson]

Just dotting I's and crossing T's.....That is a home for him and my grandkids so I know that they are taken care of when I'm gone. My current home is for my youngest son. Boom. Can't do much more than that.

Good 'on ya bud!
No one ever laid on their death bed and wished they had done less for their kids
Well, I guess at least among us peasants

 

[JTyson]

I won't mention which family member does this but my Mother-In-Law likes to write these big checks to me and other family members and then make a big deal out of how much money she spent. Then asking questions like, "oooh, what are you going to spend that on?", and "oooh, I bet you could get a nice guitar from that check!". The worst. I'd rather have nothing at all. Then, if you don't cash the check fast enough, I get hounded to get to the bank so she can balance her check book. Hell, I don't even go to the bank anymore these days. The whole thing just gets ruined. Bah Humbug!

You should tell her you spent it on hookers and 98% pure coke.

 

[JackBootedThug]

Well, you can add me to that list brother.

Live alone with illness and what's left of immediate family is either off-limits or living interstate.

Try spending Christmas alone and you'll find yourself on that list too I'm bettin'.

You’re welcome here anytime cracker..

 

[Stripped Rights]

Well, you can add me to that list brother.

Live alone with illness and what's left of immediate family is either off-limits or living interstate.

Try spending Christmas alone and you'll find yourself on that list too I'm bettin'.

Sorry to hear that man.

I'll be there with you in spirit pal, and here as well.

My present is my presence. LOL

Sorry for such a shitty gift!

 

[Monkey Man]

You’re welcome here anytime cracker..

I know brudda; thank you!

JT and SR, thank you too guys.

It's a well-known thing that this time of the year is difficult for those who live alone and / or have depression.

Personally I reckon it's all the reminders of what you don't have everywhere you look. TV, radio, internet, neighbours... constant reminders, like rubbing salt into the wound.

It is what it is.

 

[mooncobra]

I stopped acknowledging Christmas many years ago.

 

[MadAsAHatter]

I won't mention which family member does this but my Mother-In-Law likes to write these big checks to me and other family members and then make a big deal out of how much money she spent. Then asking questions like, "oooh, what are you going to spend with on?", and "oooh, I bet you could get a nice guitar from that check!". The worst. I'd rather have nothing at all. Then, if you don't cash the check fast enough, I get hounded to get to the bank so she can balance her check book. Hell, I don't even go to the bank anymore these days. The whole thing just gets ruined. Bah Humbug!

You should tell her you spent it on hookers and 98% pure coke.

Are you fuckers spying on me?
This is exactly what my Mother does at Christmas. And when she asks what will/did I spend the money on, every time I say cocaine & hookers.

I wish I was making a joke on this, but I'm 100% serious. This is exactly what happens every year for Christmas and my birthday.

 

[Dan Gleesak]

i'm pretty excited for christmas. I still have a lot of wrapping to do, but I refuse to let it stress me out. It's the first time I've had time off the same time my daughter has time off from school since July, so it's all good. Great chance to relax and recharge.