Turkay Day nerves (NSR) venting

**Viva** · 11-24-2004, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by scoober

Tell them that the Pope basically sent a decree down that all Catholics must love Notre Dame and hate the USC Heathens, and therefore they must be impelled to watch the game on Saturday.

Originally Posted by woodsy

Notre Dame game is a must...

Originally Posted by BigSugar

And, it is most definitely the Notre Dame game.

Originally Posted by grrrr

And grant that Notre Dame shall mightily kill the Trojans

Thanks folks! Nothing like a little pre-Thanksgiving humour. Here's my contribution:

Q: What will Touchdown Jesus look like on Sunday?

A:
http://www.freephotohost.com/23/notouchdownjesus.jpg

**Woodsy** · 11-24-2004, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by snowsprite

And Woodsy...if you came up with that list all on your own you are so smoove, it's scary.

Sprite

thanks you saucy saucy maid you!

I rattled it off with out help, but it came from years of, well training and making mistakes
as a 33 year old finally about ready to pop the question as I finally found the right girl, I have had lots of experience at that table, be it Jewish, Catholic, or Mormon ( none of which I am btw)

In my line of work you get pretty good at making folks comfortable, even folks you may not like.

**bigsugar** · 11-30-2004, 09:51 AM

So I figure I owe a TR of my Thanksgiving debacle, er, holiday.

Some of the high points:

- Mom undercooked the Turkey, and her seriously controlling, micro-managing dad flipped and cancelled dinner.
- I jokingly suggested a visit from Dr. Phil. That went well.
- Me and her dad got into an argument about safe ladder management......keep in mind that I'm a firefighter, and therefore I know a thing or two about this.
But apparently, I don't

- Lot's of people cried. I felt very uncomfortable.
- There was a friendly snowball fight. Until I nailed her sister in the head and she cried. Oops. But I guess that means I won.
- Mom loves me, dad hates me. I love her mom, and I hate her dad. Yay.
- Road head not accomplished......although last night made up for it.
- Her family made fun of my workout habits ( I went running before dinner) I proceeded to make light of her dad's obesity issues. I can't figure out why her dad doesn't like me.
- Met her older brother who lives in Portland, very cool guy with a cool wife, both pretty core skiers (actually knew of TGR and liked the flicks) That was a pleasant surprise......looks like a trip to Oregon is in the works for May.
- We left on Friday......she actually coudn't take anymore.
- I made fun of them for being Lions fans, since I'm a Colts fan, and the Colts raped and pillaged on Thanksgiving.

All in all it sucked. But, I still love Ellen with all my heart after that fiasco, and she and I are great, and that's all that really matters.

**Viva** · 11-30-2004, 09:59 AM

That is a worthy TR!

Sounds like you've got a great thing going, Doood. Major props!

**The Reverend Floater** · 11-30-2004, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by bigsugar

- There was a friendly snowball fight. Until I nailed her sister in the head and she cried. Oops. But I guess that means I won.

So classic!

**Tippster** · 11-30-2004, 10:05 AM

You, sir, are an excellent politician.

I'm sure the Dad will come over to your side as soon as you knock up his little girl. I recommend doing this BEFORE getting married, just for the humorous aspect of it all.

**bigsugar** · 11-30-2004, 10:07 AM

Would you like a TR for that as well?

**UTdave** · 11-30-2004, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by bigsugar

I can't figure out why her dad doesn't like me.

maybe it's because you're banging his daughter

Oh and you're
a redneck hick from backwoods MI

I'm leaning toward the first because it sounds like he's a redneck hick as well.

**bagtagley** · 11-30-2004, 10:10 AM

Yes

Chicks always go for the guys that their daddies don't like.

What about oyster stuffing, you take any w/ ya?

**bigsugar** · 11-30-2004, 10:13 AM

Okay.......
A. I am not a redneck
B. they are in complete denial about anyone sleeping with anyone before marriage
C. Her dad doesn't like me for many reasons, but not for any of the reasons you mentioned.

Actually, now that you mention it, I am turning into a bit of a redneck. Although I am still liberal and like sushi.

I think it's from being in the Fire Academy.

**bigsugar** · 11-30-2004, 10:14 AM

No oyster stuffing........I realized that my laziness supercedes my desire for good food.

**snowsprite** · 11-30-2004, 10:27 AM

Lots of crying and cancelled t-day dinner eh? Sounds like a normal 'merican family to me!

Seriously, family debacles like this tend to bond people together if they really love each other. The fact that you ended by saying you still love her is what I'm talking about. It's her you love...and you're not letting the family get in the way of that.

I see very positive things in the future for you two. It's especially encouraging that she has cool skier sibs you guys can hang with--all is not lost!

Best part is, you survived and Ellen probably thinks you are the BEST for being such a sport about it. Kudos to you, and I bet she rewards you richly for hanging in there and being an overall good guy. (wink, wink)

Sprite