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"I don't understand. But I don't care, so it works out."
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This thread is so heartening, and backs up the saying "things usually work out just fine".
It seems those who prefer to be alone on holidays have worked it out so that they will be alone, and those who know them, leave them alone without feeling guilty.
And the others who very much want to gather for the holidays, gather. And include people who also want to gather.
Happy holidays to all, however you choose to spend them!
Most of my family moved away years ago and who is left I’ve either not talked to in years or are aging to the point they can’t manage hosting or coming over so I’ve had off and on solo TGs for years. This year is one of them. Not even upset about it, kinda relieved. For the longest time my wife and I would do multiple holidays split between my family and hers in the same rushed day but I think after 10 years that run is over.
Not quite totally alone, but no crowd here at all either.
I'm an only child. For the holidays all of my adult life, it's been just my parents, me, & I always had/have a SO. Nowadays, dad's been passed away 4 yrs ago now.
My mom still lives alone in her 2-story home that my parents shared & I've been in my apt for the last 7 yrs. Fiance' & I would have had her over today, but I've been sick all last week & didn't want to get her sick so she's coming over Sat. We don't care about having to see each other ON the actual holiday. We talk 1-2 times daily anyway w/o fail.
I am grateful I get to hang out with my dear ol Mom. No turkey for me already had my official Thanksgiving with her at the home where they cooked up a great meal.
Friday my 2nd Thanksgiving meal with bro and kids. Excited gonna be in the mountains in the snow.
I have a lot to be grateful for and the more I thank God for my blessings the more I receive.
I am curious, what are you grateful for on Thanksgiving?
When I first moved sixty miles away from where I had spent my first 50+ years, I spent New Year's Eve alone and looked forward to it.
I got on the couch with some snacks and fell asleep watching TV around 10. Woke up sometime after midnight and went to bed.
Then I woke up around 6:30 remembering that the guy on TV had said what time sunrise would be in the morning...it was something like 7:11, IIRC.
I jumped out of bed, threw on some clothes, and drove the six miles to see the sun come up over the ocean, and took this photo, January 1, 2011. It remains one of my best New Year's memories ever. It was a time of new beginnings.
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Happy Thanksgiving otterhere!
Over the years, you've created this type of holiday thread and I've always enjoyed it. Over the past two decades, I've lived in various places across the country and often too far away from family to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with them.
Most years, I spent it with friends, in my new city/town, that invited me over. A couple of times, I opted to spend it alone. This year, I was close enough to drive to visit family. Even though it's a house-filled with people (family members), it's a time I'm very thankful for. I'm blessed to have loved ones that I actually look forward to spending it with.
DH is finishing packing up for his annual elk hunt in Jackson Hole, WY and they will leave early in the morning so he suggested we not have the celebration this year. It was fine with me. Except for missing my own cooking I think Thanksgiving is the most demanding of all the celebration meals and I've done at least thirty of them.
We had invitations to two places in town and a cousin's home an hour and a half away. I chose family and then we got the big snowstorm.
So here we sit with enough shredded cabbage to make coleslaw for twelve (the one I posted in the recipe section with the maple dressing, almonds and dried cranberries.) I have the fixings for a pumpkin pie and for an orange cheesecake, shortbread crust and cranberry topping. DH is eating the shortbread cookies.
My adult children are a bit put out, I think. I know how much they look forward to the feast. This situation is just one of many hints over the years that it's time for them to pick up the ball.
I plan to spend the day relaxing. If anyone shows up it would be good if they bring food with them or it's going to be cabbage and mayonnaise and peanut butter sandwiches. LOL
For this I give thanks this year: Enough people who care about us to get three invitations
A husband well enough to go hunting
Healthy, spoiled offspring who can manage fine
An orange cat to sit in my lap
Freedom to slow down
I'm thankful that I'm still alive and that I'll be starting a new job sometime next month.I'm thankful that my parents are still alive and healthy and doing well, I'm thankful for my 4 dear friends who are real true friends,I'm thankful to be able to have food on the table and be in a warm place to enjoy the holidays to my liking.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
When I first moved sixty miles away from where I had spent my first 50+ years, I spent New Year's Eve alone and looked forward to it.
I got on the couch with some snacks and fell asleep watching TV around 10. Woke up sometime after midnight and went to bed.
Then I woke up around 6:30 remembering that the guy on TV had said what time sunrise would be in the morning...it was something like 7:11, IIRC.
I jumped out of bed, threw on some clothes, and drove the six miles to see the sun come up over the ocean, and took this photo, January 1, 2011. It remains one of my best New Year's memories ever. It was a time of new beginnings.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing it Mightyqueen. Where was it taken?
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Happy Thanksgiving to all!
