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POLL: Wife asks me tonight, "What if Christmas 'thank you' cards really said what we thought?"
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[quote:Bright Side:MV8yNzU4MzI1XzQ4MDk5NDU0X0IyQ0ZFNzY=] [quote:Anonymous Coward 66520471:MV8yNzU4MzI1XzQ4MDk5MTA0XzcwOTBDOEQ4] [quote:Bright Side:MV8yNzU4MzI1XzQ4MDk4NjE4X0REQ0VDNDUy] [quote:ThereRMeds4That:MV8yNzU4MzI1XzQ4MDk4NTA2XzIxMkI2NjRE] Ahhhh, there's your REAL issue. It'd be more productive if you actually bitched about your Step Mom, your relationship with your Dad, or how this generous action made you feel like less of a man than to complain about gifts that you were given that simply didn't suit your tastes. [/quote] Not to mention the hypocrisy of complaining about these gifts and then admitting he registered the "crap" to his B list (which I guess includes his mother in law? Wow...) Would love to see their Christmas letters back to him. But then that would just be another thread of OP missing the point when he screeches about his ungrateful MIL or the boy who's dating his daughter that will never propose because of the crappy workbench he disrespected him with. This thread is crazy. [/quote] With all due respect, I'm wondering if you're a bit of a control freak. And your name does indicate a tendency, perhaps, to see the world as better than it is. No offense. [/quote] Why would one take offense to that? I guess it never occurred to me a positive outlook could be a bad thing. I think I'm a weirdo on the the control thing. Sometimes that's very much true but surprisingly at other times not an issue at all. Guess it just depends on the issue... But seriously OP is just asking for misery here. Why spend Christmas at all with these people if it is truly that dysfunctional? What kind of American sickness we have - where the moat joyous day of the year (whatever) turns into the number one reason behind all the family discord. I think God hates Christmas - i really do. [/quote]
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And we came up with this letter that we will never ever send...
Dear Dad, Thank you for the fluffy blankets and pillows you gave to our daughters. If it's the thought that counts, in the Spirit of the Season our kids were very generous and regifted them to their teenaged friends who haven't stopped living in lilac and pink "little girl" rooms.
We also appreciated the workbench from Harbor Freight and gave it to our eldest's boyfriend. He will love it until a potmetal carriage bolt shears off from day to day usage and he has to throw it away. The 2XL neon glow hoodies from your brother would have been nice if my children were boys. These also were appreciated by the boyfriend.
My mother-in-law on my wife's side is now enjoying the faux Adirondack rocker chair from Harbor Freight. It's wide enough to fit her butt, and heavy enough it stays on the ground when she stands up. I'm not sure where she'll find replacement screws though once it begins to fall apart. She doesn't have a Harbor Freight in her town.
Though I don't put out Christmas lights, thank you for the waterproof extension cord connector covers. I'll most likely just throw those away, unless someone takes them at the New Years Eve party.
All in all, we appreciate your gifts this year. It kept us from having to think too much about what we were going to give to those on our B List. I'm already looking forward to the Faded Glory longsleeve shirt and Rustler jeans I'll be receiving for my birthday in July. I hear they're on sale now at WalMart. Flannel is my absolute favorite for Independence Day.
Best regards,
Your Son.
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