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My dear peevers, rather than show a photo, and frankly I'm short of those, here is 'A Correspondence' written by someone who was a British eccentric called John Julius Norwich.
It's a spoof correspondence about that well known Christmas song.
VERY inconsiderate!!! They should/could come - minus the sick person! No one gets ill half hour before meeting (except maybe severe stomach indisposition, or heart attack). It almost sounds like a poor excuse. Very, very rude!
Was Mrs J. able maybe to freeze something and save for Christmas?
And how, Jezer! We've had to deal with problems like this from time to time, and it seems worse when they pull shenanigans around the holidays. I think some people get their jollies that way. But it's not just holidays.
Recently a relative passed away. (Which makes me wonder, have you been tapping our phone, Jezer? ) Because a difficult person made it worse by maneuverings and manipulations that would make a scoundrel blush. As a result, it all becomes about that person and not the deceased, which I think is the motive anyway. I can't tell you how grateful I am not to share a roof with that person.
Inconsiderate friends/family are usually known-of in advance. The best option is to plan an event, invite the guests (obligatory and others), and go on with the event. That way, the excuses will not have to be yours, you don't have to re-schedule, and all guests attending will have a wonderful time.
Good morning........with a partridge in pear tree.
Love the twelves days of Christmas Jezer.
okay the peeve......I think we all know someone like that. Yes someone like that in my family that is very inconsiderate. Disappoints me too. There is no manipulating on her part, it is her husband.
when I'm dealing with this person I have my suit of armor on for protection again getting hurt.
Glad your neighbors were able to share your food. Wished I lived closer, I would be honored.
I've been calling one particular friend for a week now with no response, irritating at best. Family tires to be considerate and we usually work things out, especially around the holidays.
At least you got to spend some time with your neighbors, which actually sounds preferable to the no-show anyway. Guess if it was me, they'd never be invited again, unless it was a big enough affair that their absence would not be noticed.
If nobody minds: a couple of shots of the Erie Canal, runs from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY. Built for commerce but currently used mostly for fun.
Those were taken just outside Lockport NY, near the Buffalo end.
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Very, very rude!
But it's not just holidays. 
(I always found the presents in the song ridiculous, obviously I am not the only one!)
