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Old 12-28-2009, 04:46 PM
 
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Is the table big enough to seat all? Could it be that?
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Old 12-28-2009, 04:47 PM
 
Location: Everybody is going to hurt you, you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for-B Marley
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Is the table big enough to seat all? Could it be that?
No, we're very informal. We sit all over the place. LOL
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:04 PM
 
Location: DFW
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They try to act like they're real busy, running around the house, disappearing for several minutes at a time, working in the kitchen when everything is done cooking, etc.
I am probably wrong but someone has to say it. If they are disappearing for a time period and acting strange, could they have a drug problem ?

I've seen this situation before where they disappear and they are in the bedroom doing a line or smoking strange chemicals.

Just a thought.
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:09 PM
 
Location: Hot Springs, AR
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I would say something. I wouldn't let family gatherings fall apart without at least trying to fix it.
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:09 PM
 
Location: Everybody is going to hurt you, you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for-B Marley
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I am probably wrong but someone has to say it. If they are disappearing for a time period and acting strange, could they have a drug problem ?

I've seen this situation before where they disappear and they are in the bedroom doing a line or smoking strange chemicals.

Just a thought.
No, they go into the bedroom where the kids are watching tv or playing or they're off doing laundry. It's very bizarre to me. Especially since both my brother and his wife do it. He never used to be like this.
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:10 PM
 
Location: Tennessee
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Someone just needs to look right at them and say,"Lets eat."
Or, don`t sit down and start eating until they do.
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:11 PM
 
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I am probably wrong but someone has to say it. If they are disappearing for a time period and acting strange, could they have a drug problem ?

I've seen this situation before where they disappear and they are in the bedroom doing a line or smoking strange chemicals.

Just a thought.

I was honestly wondering the same thing. I was also wondering if it is a social issue - but, then why would they invite all of the people in to their home?
No matter the reason I think you should talk to them about it. One way to solve the problem if they don't acknowledge the issue is to start holding holiday events at other peoples homes. Then you will know 1) how committed they are to hosting, and 2) if the can relax at other peoples homes.
Good luck. Families are fun.
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:13 PM
 
Location: Everybody is going to hurt you, you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for-B Marley
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Someone just needs to look right at them and say,"Lets eat."
Or, don`t sit down and start eating until they do.
I like that idea. I could tell everyone before they come over to go along with it.
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:16 PM
 
Location: Everybody is going to hurt you, you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for-B Marley
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I was honestly wondering the same thing. I was also wondering if it is a social issue - but, then why would they invite all of the people in to their home?
No matter the reason I think you should talk to them about it. One way to solve the problem if they don't acknowledge the issue is to start holding holiday events at other peoples homes. Then you will know 1) how committed they are to hosting, and 2) if the can relax at other peoples homes.
Good luck. Families are fun.
I think you might be right, it's a social issue. I cringed for the neighbor's sake whom they invited also, when my brother said, "I could be out riding my bike right now".
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:16 PM
 
Location: Tennessee
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I like that idea. I could tell everyone before they come over to go along with it.
I think it might work.... Worth a shot!

I know around here, I`ll get everything ready, and then tell everyone to dig in. I`ll go into the other room out of the way, then when the kitchen clears, I go fix my plate.
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