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Title: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: StickStickly on November 27, 2010, 01:07:29 PM
The whole trip sucked. Coming down there and revisiting with family after a 2 year hiatus reminded me why it took me so many years to lose my virginity. I listened to my grandmother and mom rant and rave how fat and ugly i had gotten in the last 2 years (205lbs in single digit bf.. probably 9-10%). For some reason i didn't think telling them it was test bloat would help my cause. I then had to eat dinner at my grandmothers while my aunt brings her tumor ridden dog that is on the verge of dying, yet the insist on keeping it alive like Terry Shiavo with steroids and multiple surgeries. It was totally blind and as i watched it stumble around the room and my Mom cutting the tukery i slowly lost my appetite.

My autistic second cousin was running around telling everyone the TV would be working properly in a few minutes and my whole right wing conservative side of the family ranted about the Rapture and how they were all stocking up canned foods for the event. Me and my dad ate in disgust in a private room away from the rest of the family. I hate these family get togethers. Why do we have them :(
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Wiggs on November 27, 2010, 01:11:25 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha haha!

You're no different than most people...Sadly I avoid everyone and just stick with my wife...I may call and give my wishes but I'm not going to have my weekend ruined...I love them but they are on a different planet and they get pissed when you don't agree...
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on November 27, 2010, 01:12:15 PM
Damn man. My family is supportive as shit. Maybe it is you?
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: StickStickly on November 27, 2010, 01:27:36 PM
Damn man. My family is supportive as shit. Maybe it is you?
I get nervous before these events too. I don't think it is me so much. I just smile and nod. I don't really speak unless spoken to but i occasionally prod around to see where everyone is at in life. I mostly like listening to the elders and their stories but they are usually drowned out by the young and their stupid dribble about the muslim obama and how the world is going to end. One time we hosted the dinner at our house and sure enough my stupid uncle sneaks in a family prayer. Me and my dad gave each other side ways looks and chuckled and let them do their mumba jumba ceremony. I glanced over at my brother to see him bow his head out of respect which i gave him hell for when they left.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: dr.chimps on November 27, 2010, 01:32:56 PM
Why do you think alcohol was invented? Cheers.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 27, 2010, 01:36:19 PM
Thanksgiving sucks.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Stark on November 27, 2010, 01:39:14 PM
The whole trip sucked. Coming down there and revisiting with family after a 2 year hiatus reminded me why it took me so many years to lose my virginity. I listened to my grandmother and mom rant and rave how fat and ugly i had gotten in the last 2 years (205lbs in single digit bf.. probably 9-10%). For some reason i didn't think telling them it was test bloat would help my cause. I then had to eat dinner at my grandmothers while my aunt brings her tumor ridden dog that is on the verge of dying, yet the insist on keeping it alive like Terry Shiavo with steroids and multiple surgeries. It was totally blind and as i watched it stumble around the room and my Mom cutting the tukery i slowly lost my appetite.

My autistic second cousin was running around telling everyone the TV would be working properly in a few minutes and my whole right wing conservative side of the family ranted about the Rapture and how they were all stocking up canned foods for the event. Me and my dad ate in disgust in a private room away from the rest of the family. I hate these family get togethers. Why do we have them :(

hahahah great post - I like to read stuff like that :D
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: myt1 on November 27, 2010, 01:50:48 PM
Funny, and very familiar to me.  I actually only live about 10 miles away from my parents and sister, and have only talked to my parents once in the last two+ years.  I sent my sis a text to wish her a happy turkey day and that was good enough for me.  Oddly enough, I went to my gf's parent's for thxgiving for the first time after only dating for about three months and it was probably the best holiday I've had in over 10 years. 
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Howard on November 27, 2010, 01:51:44 PM
The whole trip sucked. Coming down there and revisiting with family after a 2 year hiatus reminded me why it took me so many years to lose my virginity. I listened to my grandmother and mom rant and rave how fat and ugly i had gotten in the last 2 years (205lbs in single digit bf.. probably 9-10%). For some reason i didn't think telling them it was test bloat would help my cause. I then had to eat dinner at my grandmothers while my aunt brings her tumor ridden dog that is on the verge of dying, yet the insist on keeping it alive like Terry Shiavo with steroids and multiple surgeries. It was totally blind and as i watched it stumble around the room and my Mom cutting the tukery i slowly lost my appetite.

My autistic second cousin was running around telling everyone the TV would be working properly in a few minutes and my whole right wing conservative side of the family ranted about the Rapture and how they were all stocking up canned foods for the event. Me and my dad ate in disgust in a private room away from the rest of the family. I hate these family get togethers. Why do we have them :(
GREAT post! Thanks for posting this and having the courage to express your feelings on this subject.
I don't go  to any Thanksgiving get-togthers myself . I went to an ECHL hokcey game with my wife on T-day. ;)
My 79 yr old mom , still does the turkey dinner with all the fixin's. She had 21 extended family members in her small place for dinner.
I visit her in the summer and spend a few days hanging out and enjoying some quality time with her when it is less hectic.
The few family members I do keep in touch with are ones that I enjoy seeing.
I just don't don't go out of my way for people who don't see or talk to me on a regular basis.
Just because some person may have some obscure geteic copnnection is not any reason for eitehr of us to feel compelled to spenmd the holidays together.
Solution for those that feel miserbale and hate the t-day experience- DON'T go! ;)
You will geta little bit of grief at first, but those that love you will accept it and just be sure to find a time to see them at some point each yr.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Howard on November 27, 2010, 01:52:19 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

You're no different than most people...Sadly I avoid everyone and just stick with my wife...I may call and give my wishes but I'm not going to have my weekend ruined...I love them but they are on a different planet and they get pissed when you don't agree...
Wiggs, we agree on something !
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Howard on November 27, 2010, 01:55:22 PM
Funny, and very familiar to me.  I actually only live about 10 miles away from my parents and sister, and have only talked to my parents once in the last two+ years.  I sent my sis a text to wish her a happy turkey day and that was good enough for me.  Oddly enough, I went to my gf's parent's for thxgiving for the first time after only dating for about three months and it was probably the best holiday I've had in over 10 years. 
A man I can relate to. Good post!
I live 1300 miles from where I grew up ( NH) and my mom still lives.
We live a good 500 miles from my wife's mom in La and only go down for Christmas for 3-4 days.
I hit the local gyms I used to work out at and run into some of the various muscleheads I used to compete with, etc
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on November 27, 2010, 02:05:35 PM
Damn man. My family is supportive as shit. Maybe it is you?

Its a proven fact that if a person grows up in a very supportive family and isn't making a half million dollars+ a year by the age of 30, than (in most subjects) they probably are a loser. The poor and middle class is filled with fucked up moms and dads who crush the dreams of their kids early on.

Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: disco_stu on November 27, 2010, 02:07:32 PM
GREAT post! Thanks for posting this and having the courage to express your feelings on this subject.
I don't go  to any Thanksgiving get-togthers myself . I went to an ECHL hokcey game with my wife on T-day. ;)
My 79 yr old mom , still does the turkey dinner with all the fixin's. She had 21 extended family members in her small place for dinner.
I visit her in the summer and spend a few days hanging out and enjoying some quality time with her when it is less hectic.
The few family members I do keep in touch with are ones that I enjoy seeing.
I just don't don't go out of my way for people who don't see or talk to me on a regular basis.
Just because some person may have some obscure geteic copnnection is not any reason for eitehr of us to feel compelled to spenmd the holidays together.
Solution for those that feel miserbale and hate the t-day experience- DON'T go! ;)
You will geta little bit of grief at first, but those that love you will accept it and just be sure to find a time to see them at some point each yr.

this is the exact philosophy i have!
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Deicide on November 27, 2010, 02:08:56 PM
The whole trip sucked. Coming down there and revisiting with family after a 2 year hiatus reminded me why it took me so many years to lose my virginity. I listened to my grandmother and mom rant and rave how fat and ugly i had gotten in the last 2 years (205lbs in single digit bf.. probably 9-10%). For some reason i didn't think telling them it was test bloat would help my cause. I then had to eat dinner at my grandmothers while my aunt brings her tumor ridden dog that is on the verge of dying, yet the insist on keeping it alive like Terry Shiavo with steroids and multiple surgeries. It was totally blind and as i watched it stumble around the room and my Mom cutting the tukery i slowly lost my appetite.

My autistic second cousin was running around telling everyone the TV would be working properly in a few minutes and my whole right wing conservative side of the family ranted about the Rapture and how they were all stocking up canned foods for the event. Me and my dad ate in disgust in a private room away from the rest of the family. I hate these family get togethers. Why do we have them :(

Come to the UK, no one gives a shit about Thanks Giving here.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 27, 2010, 02:11:10 PM
GREAT post! Thanks for posting this and having the courage to express your feelings on this subject.
I don't go  to any Thanksgiving get-togthers myself . I went to an ECHL hokcey game with my wife on T-day. ;)
My 79 yr old mom , still does the turkey dinner with all the fixin's. She had 21 extended family members in her small place for dinner.
I visit her in the summer and spend a few days hanging out and enjoying some quality time with her when it is less hectic.
The few family members I do keep in touch with are ones that I enjoy seeing.
I just don't don't go out of my way for people who don't see or talk to me on a regular basis.
Just because some person may have some obscure geteic copnnection is not any reason for eitehr of us to feel compelled to spenmd the holidays together.
Solution for those that feel miserbale and hate the t-day experience- DON'T go! ;)
You will geta little bit of grief at first, but those that love you will accept it and just be sure to find a time to see them at some point each yr.
X2
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Army of One on November 27, 2010, 02:15:15 PM
Come to the UK, no one gives a shit about Thanks Giving here.

Deicide, where are you living in the uk?
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Deicide on November 27, 2010, 02:16:19 PM
Deicide, where are you living in the uk?

The Pit, aka London.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: CalvinH on November 27, 2010, 02:16:43 PM
We had 25-20 relatives at my Aunts house.two turkeys and all the trimmings.everything went great and not a single argument...but then again there never is an argument.


...it was actually a small gathering for us this year...two years ago at easter we had 55 people 8)
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Army of One on November 27, 2010, 02:17:11 PM
The Pit, aka London.

Where in London?I drink there most weekends.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Deicide on November 27, 2010, 02:18:19 PM
Where in London?I drink there most weekends.

I live in zone 4 and commute to zone 1 for my studies.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Army of One on November 27, 2010, 02:19:25 PM
I live in zone 4 and commute to zone 1 for my studies.

North east,south or west london? ;D
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Deicide on November 27, 2010, 02:21:35 PM
North east,south or west london? ;D

I get off somewhere along the Heathrow line on the tube.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 27, 2010, 02:21:36 PM
We had 25-20 relatives at my Aunts house.two turkeys and all the trimmings.everything went great and not a single argument...but then again there never is an argument.


...it was actually a small gathering for us this year...two years ago at easter we had 55 people 8)

Sounds like a quality family.....plus if most of the guys posting in the thread were my relatives, I wouldn't want to go either.....
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Howard on November 27, 2010, 02:25:40 PM
Sounds like a quality family.....plus if most of the guys posting in the thread were my relatives, I wouldn't want to go either.....
I actually would go. It would be like a TRON or Dungeon and Dragons meets gym rats kind of affair.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: johnnynoname on November 27, 2010, 02:27:12 PM
the irony is that i'm a hot mess yet I have the most drama free thanksgiving every year
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Howard on November 27, 2010, 02:28:10 PM
this is the exact philosophy i have!
I know a lot of you give me shit, but that is classic getbig.
The ironic thing is I bet a lot of us would enjoy hanging out and cutting up at a BB meet, expo or whatever.

No "getbig", I am not looking for a homo love fest or sexual 3 way with some of you.  :o
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Howard on November 27, 2010, 02:29:04 PM
the irony is that i'm a hot mess yet I have the most drama free thanksgiving every year
That is the idea! good for you and stay away from the madness
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: CalvinH on November 27, 2010, 02:29:24 PM
Sounds like a quality family.....plus if most of the guys posting in the thread were my relatives, I wouldn't want to go either.....


Haha ;D
every holiday is like that.it's a tradition on who gets what holiday.it's a running joke in our family that when house shopping you need to look for a place with a big enough room to sit everybody in case someone dies and they need to take over a holiday ;D
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Lundgren on November 27, 2010, 03:09:31 PM
the irony is that i'm a hot mess yet I have the most drama free thanksgiving every year
Thanks for making me feel better about myself, no matter how much my parents piss me off, it's better than being an orphan, that's 50 pounds underweight.

P.S. my families members all have small ears/noses.



Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: newmom on November 27, 2010, 03:11:35 PM
the irony is that i'm a hot mess yet I have the most drama free thanksgiving every year

 :(
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on November 27, 2010, 03:22:26 PM
I know a lot of you give me shit, but that is classic getbig.
The ironic thing is I bet a lot of us would enjoy hanging out and cutting up at a BB meet, expo or whatever.

No "getbig", I am not looking for a homo love fest or sexual 3 way with some of you.  :o

But aren't you the guy who doesn't go to family gatherings because Daddy played Tummy Sticks with you when you were little? :-\ Or was that Basile who said that?
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Cy Tolliver on November 27, 2010, 03:23:27 PM
The whole trip sucked. Coming down there and revisiting with family after a 2 year hiatus reminded me why it took me so many years to lose my virginity. I listened to my grandmother and mom rant and rave how fat and ugly i had gotten in the last 2 years (205lbs in single digit bf.. probably 9-10%). For some reason i didn't think telling them it was test bloat would help my cause. I then had to eat dinner at my grandmothers while my aunt brings her tumor ridden dog that is on the verge of dying, yet the insist on keeping it alive like Terry Shiavo with steroids and multiple surgeries. It was totally blind and as i watched it stumble around the room and my Mom cutting the tukery i slowly lost my appetite.

My autistic second cousin was running around telling everyone the TV would be working properly in a few minutes and my whole right wing conservative side of the family ranted about the Rapture and how they were all stocking up canned foods for the event. Me and my dad ate in disgust in a private room away from the rest of the family. I hate these family get togethers. Why do we have them :(

I had a great thanksgiving, I refused to be around people (family) that I don't like.  My thanksgiving dinner was limited to close family (people I love) and it went very well!
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Cy Tolliver on November 27, 2010, 03:24:36 PM
I get nervous before these events too. I don't think it is me so much. I just smile and nod. I don't really speak unless spoken to but i occasionally prod around to see where everyone is at in life. I mostly like listening to the elders and their stories but they are usually drowned out by the young and their stupid dribble about the muslim obama and how the world is going to end. One time we hosted the dinner at our house and sure enough my stupid uncle sneaks in a family prayer. Me and my dad gave each other side ways looks and chuckled and let them do their mumba jumba ceremony. I glanced over at my brother to see him bow his head out of respect which i gave him hell for when they left.

Dead on... I've got the same group on one side of my family...  wow...
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Ugly on November 27, 2010, 03:26:23 PM
Just because some person may have some obscure geteic copnnection is not any reason for eitehr of us to feel compelled to spenmd the holidays together.

Hallmark card?
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Wiggs on November 27, 2010, 03:26:48 PM
the irony is that i'm a hot mess yet I have the most drama free thanksgiving every year

I know the term "hot mess"...even then, you're still not "hot" and never will be...
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: johnnynoname on November 27, 2010, 03:31:24 PM
I know the term "hot mess"...even then, you're still not "hot" and never will be...

you only say that because you think it will get under my nerves


well, it worked
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on November 27, 2010, 03:36:45 PM
Hallmark card?

sponsored by Mad Dog 50/50
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Wiggs on November 27, 2010, 03:40:34 PM
you only say that because you think it will get under my nerves


well, it worked


The only affect I get from yours is laughter...honestly.

Cut your head off and perhaps a better one will grow back...go ahead, try it. ;D....You worry entirely to much about your appearance but if I looked like a plucked rooster I would also.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Earl1972 on November 27, 2010, 04:15:28 PM
why do some of you guys hate your family?

are they just annoying or are they really bad people?



E
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: johnnynoname on November 27, 2010, 05:16:31 PM

The only affect I get from yours is laughter...honestly.

Cut your head off and perhaps a better one will grow back...go ahead, try it. ;D....You worry entirely to much about your appearance but if I looked like a plucked rooster I would also.

lol at "plucked rooster" because that is what my grandmother calls me
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Wiggs on November 27, 2010, 05:21:21 PM
lol at "plucked rooster" because that is what my grandmother calls me

Once again, I still love you Sal, btw lol at mud and tar trail earlier... ;D
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Howard on November 27, 2010, 05:49:18 PM
why do some of you guys hate your family?

are they just annoying or are they really bad people?



E
Not sure about the others but in my case I don't "hate" any of my relatives.
It is more a case of not really knowing them over the years.
Think about it. If you only see thse folks once a year at T day or Xmas, and at the rare funeral or wedding, how well do you get to know them? NOT MUCH.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on November 27, 2010, 09:34:03 PM
why do some of you guys hate your family?

are they just annoying or are they really bad people?



E

50/50 split. Growing up with pessimistic parents will bring you closer to the "Truth" but fuck you up royally and make you not trust a soul. Optimistic parents will make you fall in love with everyone where you end up like Coach and Howard. Either way, you're fucked.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Formerly_Owner76 on November 28, 2010, 04:05:29 AM
We do it ourselves (wife / kids) and the rest of the family can f00k off.
No need for the phony BS.
Xmas is even gayer. "Team Gayer Than"   8)
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: epic_alien on November 28, 2010, 06:14:44 AM
I know the term "hot mess"...even then, you're still not "hot" and never will be...

no fucking shit,

women use this term, wtf is wrong with this guy? johnny where did you spend thanksgiving?
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Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Howard on November 28, 2010, 06:35:18 AM
We do it ourselves (wife / kids) and the rest of the family can f00k off.
No need for the phony BS.
Xmas is even gayer. "Team Gayer Than"   8)
Now THAT is a holiday attitude I can respect!
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: stuntmovie on November 28, 2010, 10:44:27 AM
Mostly alcoholics in my family(Irish and Swedish heavy drinkers) so the Thanksgiving turkey usually burns in the oven.

One year two of the fireman actually stayed for dinner to insure that the fire was completely out and would not be 'rekindled' by the burnt kitchen's inebriated inhabitants.

Nowadays when the cousins all gather for holiday activities no one drinks too much and some of us claim that none of us are alcoholics because alcoholism skips generations, but proceeds on to the next. Any agreements with that?

As sons and daughters of extreme alcoholics we have some unbelievable stories to tell, some funny but most very fook'd up, so we laff and cry a lot when we gather together over the holidays and talk story of holidays gone by and our drunken relatives when they gather together to celebrate the art of excessive drinking.

We miss them though.

Any alcoholics in this GetBig gang?
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Ex Coelis on November 28, 2010, 10:56:00 AM
I enjoy a glass of red wine in the evening
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: tbombz on November 28, 2010, 10:57:47 AM
leafy finally man-ing up to his useage! way to go champ.  8)
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: King Shizzo on November 28, 2010, 10:58:39 AM
The whole trip sucked. Coming down there and revisiting with family after a 2 year hiatus reminded me why it took me so many years to lose my virginity. I listened to my grandmother and mom rant and rave how fat and ugly i had gotten in the last 2 years (205lbs in single digit bf.. probably 9-10%). For some reason i didn't think telling them it was test bloat would help my cause. I then had to eat dinner at my grandmothers while my aunt brings her tumor ridden dog that is on the verge of dying, yet the insist on keeping it alive like Terry Shiavo with steroids and multiple surgeries. It was totally blind and as i watched it stumble around the room and my Mom cutting the tukery i slowly lost my appetite.

My autistic second cousin was running around telling everyone the TV would be working properly in a few minutes and my whole right wing conservative side of the family ranted about the Rapture and how they were all stocking up canned foods for the event. Me and my dad ate in disgust in a private room away from the rest of the family. I hate these family get togethers. Why do we have them :(

Maybe you should be happy that your not the one with autism.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 28, 2010, 11:01:05 AM
Mostly alcoholics in my family(Irish and Swedish heavy drinkers) so the Thanksgiving turkey usually burns in the oven.

One year two of the fireman actually stayed for dinner to insure that the fire was completely out and would not be 'rekindled' by the burnt kitchen's inebriated inhabitants.

Nowadays when the cousins all gather for holiday activities no one drinks too much and some of us claim that none of us are alcoholics because alcoholism skips generations, but proceeds on to the next. Any agreements with that?

As sons and daughters of extreme alcoholics we have some unbelievable stories to tell, some funny but most very fook'd up, so we laff and cry a lot when we gather together over the holidays and talk story of holidays gone by and our drunken relatives when they gather together to celebrate the art of excessive drinking.

We miss them though.

Any alcoholics in this GetBig gang?
Exactly on the skipping generations of alcoholism. I had a Uncle that died early actually got shot because he was trying to get into his parents house which were dead but of course drunk as hell so the current resident killed him. Being said he had a nephew that lived off his parents all his life and died of alcoholism but others in the family have no problem if you get the gene it is hard to fight. Genetics rule everything including Bodybuilding.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Lundgren on November 28, 2010, 11:03:06 AM
why do some of you guys hate your family?

are they just annoying or are they really bad people?



E
Lol because they're weak minded fools that don't have the integrity to maintain long term relationships with anyone that don't have anything to give them hence non gift holidays are the most hateful.

regardless I'm canadian we had ours last month and you can read my moaning and bitching about this shit in my guilt thread or someshit can't remember the name.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: King Shizzo on November 28, 2010, 11:06:51 AM
I'm all about my immediate family (mother,father, sister, brother, nephew)  but as far as my cousins, aunts, and uncles, I see them at christmas once a year usually, and thats enough for me.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Lundgren on November 28, 2010, 11:07:59 AM
I'm all about my immediate family (mother,father, sister, brother, nephew)  but as far as my cousins, aunts, and uncles, I see them at christmas once a year usually, and thats enough for me.
Meh but everyones either a sisters brothers son, etc, you may not like them but your all connected, some might say that's what family is but I digress :)
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: King Shizzo on November 28, 2010, 11:09:50 AM
Meh but everyones either a sisters brothers son, etc, you may not like them but your all connected, some might say that's what family is but I digress :)

it's not that I don't like them.  but these days its hard to get everyone together all the time.  I guess I would probably feel dfferently if I saw them more often, but it is what it is.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Lundgren on November 28, 2010, 11:11:14 AM
it's not that I don't like them.  but these days its hard to get everyone together all the time.  I guess I would probably feel dfferently if I saw them more often, but it is what it is.
the modern world lol, I don't like the people, because I don't know the people, I don't know the people because I only see the people once a year because i don't like the people. 
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: stuntmovie on November 28, 2010, 11:22:14 AM
Nobody, thanks for that info.

I gotta add one more comment about alcoholic family members and good friends who are also 'excessive' drug users.

When I was a kid I seldom received a Christmas present that wasn't already broken due to the fact that relatives had fallen or stepped on them the night before.

One uncle crushed a section of the Lionel train set teack that my dad had set up on Christmas eve and when I found it under the tree on Christmas morning it would run half way around that track and fall off.

My dad with his usual hangover said, "Don't worry about it! It's a train wreck set!"

And I was the only kid on the block that had one.

Other gifts were stepped or fallen on too and rideing a new bicycle with a twisted tire on Christmas morning is an experience that will never be forgotten,

All that drinking stuff must have taught me something though, because I've been to more AA meetings than I can count dragging unwilling friends and relatives along so often that those people who don't know me refer to me as "that stupid guy in the corner who never says anything".



Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: marty31672 on November 28, 2010, 12:02:39 PM
thanksgiving was meant to be shared with family and friends
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Meso_z on November 28, 2010, 12:45:08 PM
Damn man. My family is supportive as shit. Maybe it is you?
haha, he "gets nervous before these events".... dude, you have some "issues".  :-\
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Howard on November 29, 2010, 09:02:00 AM
it's not that I don't like them.  but these days its hard to get everyone together all the time.  I guess I would probably feel dfferently if I saw them more often, but it is what it is.
Exactly the point here!
Back in the old days when travel was hard via train or wagon, folks stayed put.
Back then, the work week was long and hard , so your were greatful to have a day off to relax and eat a good meal with family.
Now, in the modern world, time off means "vacation" for many of us working stiffs.
Most of us simply want to RELAX and have fun on our vacations.

The last thing my wife and I want to do is spend hours on some meal to feed and entertain relatives we barely know.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 29, 2010, 09:05:14 AM
The last thing my wife and I want to do is spend hours on some meal to feed and entertain relatives we barely know.

and who says the modern family is in decline?  :-\
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Option D on November 29, 2010, 09:06:02 AM
The whole trip sucked. Coming down there and revisiting with family after a 2 year hiatus reminded me why it took me so many years to lose my virginity. I listened to my grandmother and mom rant and rave how fat and ugly i had gotten in the last 2 years (205lbs in single digit bf.. probably 9-10%). For some reason i didn't think telling them it was test bloat would help my cause. I then had to eat dinner at my grandmothers while my aunt brings her tumor ridden dog that is on the verge of dying, yet the insist on keeping it alive like Terry Shiavo with steroids and multiple surgeries. It was totally blind and as i watched it stumble around the room and my Mom cutting the tukery i slowly lost my appetite.

My autistic second cousin was running around telling everyone the TV would be working properly in a few minutes and my whole right wing conservative side of the family ranted about the Rapture and how they were all stocking up canned foods for the event. Me and my dad ate in disgust in a private room away from the rest of the family. I hate these family get togethers. Why do we have them :(
Lord...thats some funny shit
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: Meso_z on November 29, 2010, 09:53:24 AM
Lord...thats some funny shit
And just sad at the same time.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: myt1 on November 29, 2010, 10:00:31 AM

My dad with his usual hangover said, "Don't worry about it! It's a train wreck set!"

And I was the only kid on the block that had one.



That's sad, but you have to give the guy credit for some quick thinking and a great retort to a shitty situation.  I literally LOL'd when I read this.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: makaveli25 on November 29, 2010, 10:01:09 AM
So you get all butt hurt if your family says a quick prayer at a family dinner  ::) get over yourself who cares. I would kick your ass out of my house if I was your family.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 29, 2010, 10:02:39 AM
So you get all butt hurt if your family says a quick prayer at a family dinner  ::) get over yourself who cares. I would kick your ass out of my house if I was your family.

haha.....  Maybe he's just mad because they don't approve of his "roommate" Neil showing up with him every year.... ;D
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: dr.chimps on November 29, 2010, 10:05:00 AM
and who says the modern family is in decline?  :-\
Yes. Howard is widely known for the disrespectful ways he treats his family members. I should endeavour to repeatedly make threads about his incivilities. 
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 29, 2010, 10:06:12 AM
Yes. Howard is widely known for the disrespectful ways he treats his family members. I should endeavour to repeatedly make threads about his incivilities. 

can you imagine a day when it's a burden because your kids and their families want to come to your house for T-Giving or holidays?  Sad really.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: dr.chimps on November 29, 2010, 10:09:18 AM
can you imagine a day when it's a burden because your kids and their families want to come to your house for T-Giving or holidays?  Sad really.
If only there was a positive family board I could post on...
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: StickStickly on November 29, 2010, 10:13:29 AM
So you get all butt hurt if your family says a quick prayer at a family dinner  ::) get over yourself who cares. I would kick your ass out of my house if I was your family.
Well considering it was OUR HOUSE as in my dads, my moms, and mine and the fact that guests that were INVITED initiated a prayer without consent is rude. So no... if anything the guest should have their ass kicked out of the house. I think you would be a little butt hurt yourself if you had someone conduct some mumba jumba ceremony at your dinner table because of their "beliefs".
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: dr.chimps on November 29, 2010, 10:33:50 AM
Well considering it was OUR HOUSE as in my dads, my moms, and mine and the fact that guests that were INVITED initiated a prayer without consent is rude. So no... if anything the guest should have their ass kicked out of the house. I think you would be a little butt hurt yourself if you had someone conduct some mumba jumba ceremony at your dinner table because of their "beliefs".
Use that prayer time to scope out the table, so by the time they are raising their heads, you are already asking to be passed the plate you want to start with.  ;) 
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: StickStickly on November 29, 2010, 10:35:29 AM
Use that prayer time to scope out the table, so by the time they are raising their heads, you are already asking to be passed the plate you want to start with.  ;) 
Trust me i do  ;D
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: w8m8 on November 29, 2010, 10:40:17 AM
Yes. Howard is widely known for the disrespectful ways he treats his family members. I should endeavour to repeatedly make threads about his incivilities. 

If only there was a positive family board I could post on...


 ;D
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: makaveli25 on November 29, 2010, 11:34:23 AM
I get you then if it's your house. I would be pissed if I had some mooslim relatives and they came over and started doing their prayers at the table.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: leadhead on November 29, 2010, 12:18:26 PM
You're a bunch of introverts :-\. I like my family and maybe it's just the Southern culture but my family always eats together and gets along for the most part. I eat with my father's family at least twice a week every since I was a kid.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2010, 06:01:44 AM
I think you would be a little butt hurt yourself if you had someone conduct some mumba jumba ceremony at your dinner table because of their "beliefs".

Why celebrate the mumba jumba holiday then? It's THANKS fucking giving afterall.
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: King Shizzo on November 30, 2010, 09:45:47 AM
You're a bunch of introverts :-\. I like my family and maybe it's just the Southern culture but my family always eats together and gets along for the most part. I eat with my father's family at least twice a week every since I was a kid.

Why can't people understand this concept: Most of us don't have a problem with our extended families.  It's hard to get everyone to come together when they live all over the place.  So  we only see each other 1 or 2 times a year. 
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: StickStickly on November 30, 2010, 10:00:04 AM
You're a bunch of introverts :-\. I like my family and maybe it's just the Southern culture but my family always eats together and gets along for the most part. I eat with my father's family at least twice a week every since I was a kid.
A) I am southern and i was raised eating family dinners every night. Not the typical American sit in front of the tv and zone out while eating junk family. We also talked about our day... this was something i am very grateful for.
B) I like my family too, they just annoy me. Never said i dislike my family. I dislike what alot of them on my mothers side believe and the stupid conversations they want to have.
C) There is no c
D) Want to fight?
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: leadhead on November 30, 2010, 10:10:23 AM
A) I am southern and i was raised eating family dinners every night. Not the typical American sit in front of the tv and zone out while eating junk family. We also talked about our day... this was something i am very grateful for.
B) I like my family too, they just annoy me. Never said i dislike my family. I dislike what alot of them on my mothers side believe and the stupid conversations they want to have.
C) There is no c
D) Want to fight?


Oh D? ;D
Title: Re: Why do i BOTHER going home for THANKS GIVING
Post by: funk51 on November 30, 2010, 10:38:10 AM
The whole trip sucked. Coming down there and revisiting with family after a 2 year hiatus reminded me why it took me so many years to lose my virginity. I listened to my grandmother and mom rant and rave how fat and ugly i had gotten in the last 2 years (205lbs in single digit bf.. probably 9-10%). For some reason i didn't think telling them it was test bloat would help my cause. I then had to eat dinner at my grandmothers while my aunt brings her tumor ridden dog that is on the verge of dying, yet the insist on keeping it alive like Terry Shiavo with steroids and multiple surgeries. It was totally blind and as i watched it stumble around the room and my Mom cutting the tukery i slowly lost my appetite.

My autistic second cousin was running around telling everyone the TV would be working properly in a few minutes and my whole right wing conservative side of the family ranted about the Rapture and how they were all stocking up canned foods for the event. Me and my dad ate in disgust in a private room away from the rest of the family. I hate these family get togethers. Why do we have them :(
at least you get along with your old man. when you were a kid did your family rub you in gravy so the dog would play with you? just wondered.