GM's thread about nothing (36 Viewers)

[General Malaise]

I will have 50 moreposts in this thread before I go to work on monday. It will suck. you will be sorry.

Sup, ACP? Ugly game Sunday night, wasn't it? Ben plays, Stillers win that going away.

Eh, maybe. It seems like no matter who's playing or who's injured it always comes down to 3 or 4 points either way. Stillers are in rough shape. Maybe the back into the playoffs because of the ####ty AFC but I don't have a lot of expectation left for 2012.

I heard that. The Ravens are pretenders, too, unless they somehow lucked into the #1 seed. Don't see that happening and, in fact, expect them to fall to #3 or 4 behind NE/Denver. There's no way in hell they can win a playoff game on the road. They generally suck away from home under Harbaugh anyway and the injuries ain't helping.

FG away from the SB last year. Course, that was with Ray Ray and Co.I may or may not have given a stripper who was headed for Vegas $100 to put on the Ravens to win it all back in August at 12:1 odds. Course, they are still 12:1.

 

[proninja]

krista, the key to making it from now until your payday in March is to quit giving a damn. About everything.

glllll

I feel like that would be easy for most of us, but I also feel that the way she's wired would make that just about impossible.

How's your suicide level tonight, Mason?

After the laughter I have gotten from this picture, among others, very low. Feeling lucky to have survived 33 years in this suicide hole without accidentally swallowing my shotgun.

 

[General Malaise]

From Forbes

1. Seattle has the highest suicide rate in the country.

Seattle has regrettably suffered the title “Suicide City USA” for a long time, presumably because of the weather. Rainy weather equals higher suicide rates – perfectly logical! But the truth is Seattle doesn’t even make the top 10 list. According to a study published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, Las Vegas is the true suicide capital of the US, followed by Colorado Springs, Tuscon and a list of other cities that don’t include Seattle. Among states, Alaska tops the list.

Portland clocks in at #12 in this list, ahead of Fresno, but below Pittsburgh.

 

[General Malaise]

krista, the key to making it from now until your payday in March is to quit giving a damn. About everything.

glllll

I feel like that would be easy for most of us, but I also feel that the way she's wired would make that just about impossible.

How's your suicide level tonight, Mason?

After the laughter I have gotten from this picture, among others, very low. Feeling lucky to have survived 33 years in this suicide hole without accidentally swallowing my shotgun.

Who is that with Yandick?

 

[proninja]

krista, the key to making it from now until your payday in March is to quit giving a damn. About everything.

glllll

I feel like that would be easy for most of us, but I also feel that the way she's wired would make that just about impossible.

How's your suicide level tonight, Mason?

After the laughter I have gotten from this picture, among others, very low. Feeling lucky to have survived 33 years in this suicide hole without accidentally swallowing my shotgun.

Who is that with Yandick?

I dunno. Has anybody actually heard of anybody he interviews save for a couple? I feel he interviews the celebrity equivalents of himself.

 

[krista4]

krista, the key to making it from now until your payday in March is to quit giving a damn. About everything.glllll

I feel like that would be easy for most of us, but I also feel that the way she's wired would make that just about impossible.

Absolutely, 100%, completely, utterly correct. I've even talked to my boss about this. Could stick it out a long time if I could turn that switch. Just impossible.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Half the pictures I've seen of Yandek he looks like he has a little hint of that skinhead-chick fringebangs thing going on. Is it just lighting? Is it pee? Can we get the stain/shadow IU team on this?

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

From Forbes

1. Seattle has the highest suicide rate in the country.

Seattle has regrettably suffered the title “Suicide City USA” for a long time, presumably because of the weather. Rainy weather equals higher suicide rates – perfectly logical! But the truth is Seattle doesn’t even make the top 10 list. According to a study published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, Las Vegas is the true suicide capital of the US, followed by Colorado Springs, Tuscon and a list of other cities that don’t include Seattle. Among states, Alaska tops the list.

Portland clocks in at #12 in this list, ahead of Fresno, but below Pittsburgh.

 

[-fish-]

Good news, everyone! I no longer feel the need to kill myself!

/farnsworh

 

[krista4]

I'm going to qualify as A#1all-time-best kvetcher right now, but WTMF.

I have a small family, made very small by the fact that most died young and/or tragically, so Thanksgiving and other holidays aren't a big deal to me as they aren't big-time family events.

This year we decided just to stay in Memphis with Mr. krista cooking, and we invited a few people to join us. My mother and stepfather arrived earlier today and are our only relatives that will be here.

Now I come from a long line of German non-emotional types, and we don't have "drama" in our family interactions. Hell, I can't stand my brother but that's covered by general appropriate distance and lack of emotion. But when we were at dinner tonight, it became clear that my stepfather was pissed at my mom. Then we got home and, after a few weird interactions, he claimed he was driving back home (6+ hours) and my mom could fly home later, then he stormed out to our second-floor deck. My mom came upstairs crying.

My stepfather's been in my life a while, but came along after I was a full-fledged adult (in college), so it's not like I ever had a close connection to him. Still, I think he's a great guy and great for my mom. What the hell. I've never faced a situation like this. I decided that I'd go out and try to talk with him.

Ended up talking with him for about an hour. Maybe know more than I need to about what's going on, and I don't have a solution other than to try to talk to my mom and help her understand the issues. But crap, these are not the holidays I'm used to having. They've both gone to bed now so at least I convinced him to stay long enough to get to tomorrow, which is a start.

My biggest concern is my mom, but holy crap I don't need this #### right now. This is ####### awful.

 

[krista4]

Jesus, I'm just going to stay in bed the next few daysmonths.

 

[General Malaise]

Sorry GB. :(

Need me to fax you a shot video with one of your cigars?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

krista, the key to making it from now until your payday in March is to quit giving a damn. About everything.glllll

I feel like that would be easy for most of us, but I also feel that the way she's wired would make that just about impossible.

Absolutely, 100%, completely, utterly correct. I've even talked to my boss about this. Could stick it out a long time if I could turn that switch. Just impossible.

Problem is, IMO, that you can't fix this and that you're losing fellow fixers by the minute. I understand this, I really do. I tried to fix both of my failed marriages (& several other relationships) WAY past the point they couldn't be (I also stayed with a failing company longer than I should've). That cost me a bunch - certainly in terms of effort, but that wasn't a big deal because giving it was always my MO. Also - and I don't know how to put this any better - it ate away at me. That doesn't mean I won't throw myself 100% into something I believe in (either personally or professionally), just that I've learned when to cut my losses.

 

[krista4]

Sorry GB. :(Need me to fax you a shot video with one of your cigars?

I laughed more at that than is reasonable.

krista, the key to making it from now until your payday in March is to quit giving a damn. About everything.glllll

I feel like that would be easy for most of us, but I also feel that the way she's wired would make that just about impossible.

Absolutely, 100%, completely, utterly correct. I've even talked to my boss about this. Could stick it out a long time if I could turn that switch. Just impossible.

Problem is, IMO, that you can't fix this and that you're losing fellow fixers by the minute. I understand this, I really do. I tried to fix both of my failed marriages (& several other relationships) WAY past the point they couldn't be (I also stayed with a failing company longer than I should've). That cost me a bunch - certainly in terms of effort, but that wasn't a big deal because giving it was always my MO. Also - and I don't know how to put this any better - it ate away at me. That doesn't mean I won't throw myself 100% into something I believe in (either personally or professionally), just that I've learned when to cut my losses.

We're like twins on this. You couldn't have typed anything I could relate to more.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Sorry GB. :(Need me to fax you a shot video with one of your cigars?

I laughed more at that than is reasonable.

krista, the key to making it from now until your payday in March is to quit giving a damn. About everything.glllll

I feel like that would be easy for most of us, but I also feel that the way she's wired would make that just about impossible.

Absolutely, 100%, completely, utterly correct. I've even talked to my boss about this. Could stick it out a long time if I could turn that switch. Just impossible.

Problem is, IMO, that you can't fix this and that you're losing fellow fixers by the minute. I understand this, I really do. I tried to fix both of my failed marriages (& several other relationships) WAY past the point they couldn't be (I also stayed with a failing company longer than I should've). That cost me a bunch - certainly in terms of effort, but that wasn't a big deal because giving it was always my MO. Also - and I don't know how to put this any better - it ate away at me. That doesn't mean I won't throw myself 100% into something I believe in (either personally or professionally), just that I've learned when to cut my losses.

We're like twins on this. You couldn't have typed anything I could relate to more.

I got this cool pad rented in mid-December if you feel the need to get away :bannedeta: I also saw that you got your 1st review on said cool pad. Congrats! The reason I chose this one is actually BECAUSE it had no reviews and the other (which actually has better photos) did. Maybe throw some comments on those pix?

 

[krista4]

Sorry GB. :(Need me to fax you a shot video with one of your cigars?

I laughed more at that than is reasonable.

krista, the key to making it from now until your payday in March is to quit giving a damn. About everything.glllll

I feel like that would be easy for most of us, but I also feel that the way she's wired would make that just about impossible.

Absolutely, 100%, completely, utterly correct. I've even talked to my boss about this. Could stick it out a long time if I could turn that switch. Just impossible.

Problem is, IMO, that you can't fix this and that you're losing fellow fixers by the minute. I understand this, I really do. I tried to fix both of my failed marriages (& several other relationships) WAY past the point they couldn't be (I also stayed with a failing company longer than I should've). That cost me a bunch - certainly in terms of effort, but that wasn't a big deal because giving it was always my MO. Also - and I don't know how to put this any better - it ate away at me. That doesn't mean I won't throw myself 100% into something I believe in (either personally or professionally), just that I've learned when to cut my losses.

We're like twins on this. You couldn't have typed anything I could relate to more.

I got this cool pad rented in mid-December if you feel the need to get away

You are going to have a BLAST. So excited for you. By the way, will need to ask you a favor (taking a debit card down there for me)--will PM you when not so upset.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Sorry GB. :(Need me to fax you a shot video with one of your cigars?

I laughed more at that than is reasonable.

krista, the key to making it from now until your payday in March is to quit giving a damn. About everything.glllll

I feel like that would be easy for most of us, but I also feel that the way she's wired would make that just about impossible.

Absolutely, 100%, completely, utterly correct. I've even talked to my boss about this. Could stick it out a long time if I could turn that switch. Just impossible.

Problem is, IMO, that you can't fix this and that you're losing fellow fixers by the minute. I understand this, I really do. I tried to fix both of my failed marriages (& several other relationships) WAY past the point they couldn't be (I also stayed with a failing company longer than I should've). That cost me a bunch - certainly in terms of effort, but that wasn't a big deal because giving it was always my MO. Also - and I don't know how to put this any better - it ate away at me. That doesn't mean I won't throw myself 100% into something I believe in (either personally or professionally), just that I've learned when to cut my losses.

We're like twins on this. You couldn't have typed anything I could relate to more.

I got this cool pad rented in mid-December if you feel the need to get away

You are going to have a BLAST. So excited for you. By the way, will need to ask you a favor (taking a debit card down there for me)--will PM you when not so upset.

Sure. Get un-upset quickly, though. Dec 8 is coming soon.

 

[shuke]

I feel he interviews the celebrity equivalents of himself.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Rockfishing-On-The-Bay Part II coming Friday. It was originally set up for Saturday, but it's supposed to blow a gale and be cold - no thanks. Got it moved up to Friday and the 60 degree, little wind day. Still may not catch anything - big rock are all that's out there this time of year - but the ride will be more pleasant.

 

[Samuel L Bronkowitz]

I had a long diatribe typed out for K4 about bull #### family dynamics at holidays because I have a ton of experience with it but it would be disingenuous to compare families and respective troubles. Ultimately it's a ####ty position to be in. It nearly cost me my marriage after only 5 months.

I can't give career advice like the many successful people here but as someone who has dealt with family dysfunction on a regular basis I can only offer an ear. And thats the best you can do for mom and stepdad. Just remember it's their issue and don't be the middle person. If/when it interferes with a function at your house that's when the dogs come out and people should be reminded of their place.

Glll GBK4 :(

 

[proninja]

K4, I think I'm living the photo negative of your life right now

 

[Guster]

K4, damn... seems like you can't catch a break right now. Usually it's Bob that has this luck. Please don't break your neck. We love you and we're here for you however you need us to be.

 

[Guster]

Time to fire up the weber kettle so I can start smoking 2 turkey breasts.

If my parents wouldn't look down on me thinking I had an issue that they would need to get me help for, it would also be time for a beer.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

[Guster]

Time to fire up the weber kettle so I can start smoking 2 turkey breasts.If my parents wouldn't look down on me thinking I had an issue that they would need to get me help for, it would also be time for a beer. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Oh yeah, and it's 30 degrees out. I feel like this must be how the Minnesota FBGs feel when they grill/smoke in the summer

 

[YSR]

Happy Thanksgiving, GMTAN. I'm thankful for this place and all of you.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

K4, love you baby.

Me, I had pretty much a clean sweep last night. Won the poker tourny and a few hundred more in the side game after.

I've gotten about 4 hours of sleep, wearing my U of Hold Em sweatshirt and the bird on the BGE. Mrs. SLB is a wreck and I am too but I can't show it. Nothing more I would like to do than cry right now. BUT I can't and that's cool. Have Big D keeping me company and listening to tunes. Have to move forward even though the wind is strong.

Love you guys and hope you have a great day whatever you do.

 

[cosjobs]

Dillards has a really good online sale going. Will probably do 80 percent of my xmas shopping here online this morning while smoking a fresh picnic and half a turkey in the egg.

 

[SofaKings]

Heading to my aunt's today for a whopping 7 people, 4 in my family alone. Last time I DON'T host Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday of the year. I'm inviting all my friends that are stranded. Family can come if they want but I'm not going to be all stressed out dealing with a small family. My mom and my aunt will argue and that is getting really old.

Next year, bottle of vodka and several zing zangs on the counter and cook all day. If anyone other than my wife and kids show, it may be more fun but overall it will be very satisfying.

 

[Annyong]

Happy Thanksgiving folks. This thread is amazing. Truly full of the best the FFA has to offer. Even though I have been MIA in here since my son was born, I still find myself checking in to see how everyone is doing. I was gonna type out a long thing about how I feel like I know all of you Internet strangers, but I can feel my poop is almost over. So happy thanksgiving gmtmnamnd

 

[kevzilla]

Happy Thanksgiving, GMTAN. I'm thankful for this place and all of you.

Headed to Sun City for dinner, football and honey liqueur. Spending the night because it makes them happy.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Dillards has a really good online sale going. Will probably do 80 percent of my xmas shopping here online this morning while smoking a fresh picnic and half a turkey in the egg.

I just picked out a bunch of stuff, and their checkout system is ####### broken. LOAD TESTING, ASSFACES....LOOK INTO IT. YOU WILL GET A LOT OF TRAFFIC THIS WEEKEND.

 

[Frostillicus]

Ben has thrown up six times already today.

 

[guru_007]

Blue Horseshoe loves Levante today.

 

[Hawks64]

Happy Thanksgiving to all the GMTANers!

 

[proninja]

Easy breakfast:

1 cubed sweet potato, chopped bacon, chopped garlic in a frying pan. Cook until the sweet potato is almost done, throw in a chopped red pepper, cook until it's all done. Delicious. I'm suddenly glad my wife bought a 10 pound bag of sweet potatoes at Costco.

 

[-fish-]

Happy Thanksgiving, people.

I really don't like this holiday--never have. It seems like I rarely get to do what I want to do...which is probably my own damn fault. Spending this one with my semi-girlfriend and her family. Got invited as a straggler to three separate places that I'd rather be. So today will be awkward conversation with people I don't know asking me about my unemployment status, dealing with a kid I don't really like, and no football--they don't watch TV.

FML

 

[proninja]

Happy Thanksgiving, people.I really don't like this holiday--never have. It seems like I rarely get to do what I want to do...which is probably my own damn fault. Spending this one with my semi-girlfriend and her family. Got invited as a straggler to three separate places that I'd rather be. So today will be awkward conversation with people I don't know asking me about my unemployment status, dealing with a kid I don't really like, and no football--they don't watch TV.FML

This doesn't sound like a keeper to me, unless you want every holiday for the rest of your life to be like this.

 

[Annyong]

That's how my in-laws are. No sports whatsoever. FIL and I usually drink about 40 beers and watch Zeppelin and Motörhead DVDs

 

[Mr. Pickles]

if any of you ####ers are serious about coming here for the Super Bowl, let me know. My GB is renting out his 1 BR apt in the CBD (walking distance to everything) and want to reach out to friends of friends before he posts it on CL or anywhere else.

I think everyone is visiting some dude named Albert.

I hear Mr. Oaks is turning it into a speakeasy.

 

[cosjobs]

Dillards has a really good online sale going. Will probably do 80 percent of my xmas shopping here online this morning while smoking a fresh picnic and half a turkey in the egg.

I just picked out a bunch of stuff, and their checkout system is ####### broken. LOAD TESTING, ASSFACES....LOOK INTO IT. YOU WILL GET A LOT OF TRAFFIC THIS WEEKEND.

THis time of year, its always a good idea to first create an account and logon anywhere having a lot of traffic. That way if stuff messes up, it should still have your cart and items.

 

[General Malaise]

Yeah, no football on TG is a deal breaker for me.

Did my very first turkey brine last night. Been in the cold garage for 15 hours or so. Cannot wait to grill this bad boy up. My buddy just rolled by with a fresh quarter sack that smells delicious. Boys just got picked up by their mom. Baby about to take a nap. Bloody Mary's about to get made. Football on TV. Bets placed. And I'm taking off tomorrow. A more perfect morning I cannot envision.

First year I've ever hosted TG, but it'll be a small affair. My boys will be back over at 2pm. I invited their mom to stay with us for the holiday, but I'm not sure she'll take us up on that. I hope she does. Last year, she spent Thanksgiving by herself and that kind of hurt my soul a little. So...we invited her to stay. We'll see. My folks will be here too. My sister opted to spend her day with her on again off again adrenaline junkie boyfriend who doesn't eat turkey or any meat. Sounds....neat.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING GMTAN!

 

[cosjobs]

Happy Thanksgiving, people.I really don't like this holiday--never have. It seems like I rarely get to do what I want to do...which is probably my own damn fault. Spending this one with my semi-girlfriend and her family. Got invited as a straggler to three separate places that I'd rather be. So today will be awkward conversation with people I don't know asking me about my unemployment status, dealing with a kid I don't really like, and no football--they don't watch TV.FML

Do you want me to call you for some faux emergency so you can gtf out of there and go where you would rather be?Sick kid? Emergency Thanksgiving job interview? Out of town partner here and they want you to meet him before he leaves for the year? Knuckles is horny?

 

[cosjobs]

That's how my in-laws are. No sports whatsoever. FIL and I usually drink about 40 beers and watch Zeppelin and Motörhead DVDs

DO all the men in your fambly have no pants?

 

[Annyong]

That's how my in-laws are. No sports whatsoever. FIL and I usually drink about 40 beers and watch Zeppelin and Motörhead DVDs

DO all the men in your fambly have no pants?

To be fair, we are still on the 2 family plan for thanksgiving. We go to my parents for about 5-6 hours where I watch football with my dad and brothers. Then in the evening we head to her parents and and her dad and I get nice and liquorer up.

 

[-fish-]

Happy Thanksgiving, people.I really don't like this holiday--never have. It seems like I rarely get to do what I want to do...which is probably my own damn fault. Spending this one with my semi-girlfriend and her family. Got invited as a straggler to three separate places that I'd rather be. So today will be awkward conversation with people I don't know asking me about my unemployment status, dealing with a kid I don't really like, and no football--they don't watch TV.FML

Do you want me to call you for some faux emergency so you can gtf out of there and go where you would rather be?Sick kid? Emergency Thanksgiving job interview? Out of town partner here and they want you to meet him before he leaves for the year? Knuckles is horny?

Never mind. She chose this morning as a good time to pick a fight. Going to better option back up plan--frying turkeys in the backyard with a friend, drinking jack and cokes, and watching football.

 

[Osaurus]

1 bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau and assorted Sam Adams Winter Pack beers in already and still going strong.

 

[krista4]

eta: I also saw that you got your 1st review on said cool pad. Congrats! The reason I chose this one is actually BECAUSE it had no reviews and the other (which actually has better photos) did. Maybe throw some comments on those pix?

Just saw your edit. The one where you're staying has only been up for rental since October, and then I had someone for a month (the person who reviewed it). Right now we have a three week renter in there. I am MUCH more selective about who I will let stay at that house than at the other and regularly turn down people who want to rent it. The other house is rented at the beginning of your time there, but those people leave on the 10th and then it is free (as of right now) if you'd like to move over and try both houses! I actually recommend it as they are very different from one another and it could be fun for you.

K4, damn... seems like you can't catch a break right now. Usually it's Bob that has this luck. Please don't break your neck. We love you and we're here for you however you need us to be.

I had a long diatribe typed out for K4 about bull #### family dynamics at holidays because I have a ton of experience with it but it would be disingenuous to compare families and respective troubles. Ultimately it's a ####ty position to be in. It nearly cost me my marriage after only 5 months.

I can't give career advice like the many successful people here but as someone who has dealt with family dysfunction on a regular basis I can only offer an ear. And thats the best you can do for mom and stepdad. Just remember it's their issue and don't be the middle person. If/when it interferes with a function at your house that's when the dogs come out and people should be reminded of their place.

Glll GBK4 :(

Sorry to hear you've had such troubles. :( It's just not something I've ever dealt with. I read people's stories on here of their dysfunctional families and always think how glad I am that I don't have to deal with that kind of stuff. I've never seen an actual argument in my family, the kind with yelling and stuff, and I guess I still haven't but this is the worst I've had to experience. Suppose I should feel lucky in that regard.Everyone still here today and things seem normal-ish on the surface, except for this huge tension hanging over everything. This is miserable and I can't believe I have to deal with it until Sunday. I really didn't want to get out of bed today. What's worse will be dealing with Friday/Saturday when there's not the distraction of being able to eat too much and watch a lot of football.

Ugh.

 

[krista4]

K4, I think I'm living the photo negative of your life right now

I'm glad that things have gone in such a great direction for you, GB.

 

[krista4]

How long do I have to be up before it's OK to take a nap?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Happy thanksgiving, friends. Beautiful day in the Northwest. Might get some Indian food in Couver on the way to Whistler.