Wife is upset because I don't want to have TG with strangers. (1 Viewer)

[El Floppo]

Had you made other plans that conflict with hers? If no- then too late, you go.

but I agree that it's an awkward, weird time to meet people and not what I would ever want to do for Thanksgiving. For you though, it should be good.

 

[GOB]

Show up with index cards of great topic starters. Let the FFA pen those index cards. I cannot forsee any problems.

Seriously meeting your ladies friends is one of my least favorite things to do, especially coworker friends. I would say surprise her with better plans, and by that I mean sex and some cold cuts.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Go but in the spirit of perpetuating stereotypes (ala Ferguson) steal their silver.

 

[El Floppo]

Go but in the spirit of perpetuating stereotypes (ala Ferguson) steal their silver.

BURN IT DOWN

eta: but yell some protesty slogans first.

 

[Rick James]

The wife cooking isn't an option, she's a horrible cook.

So you married a lesbian who can't cook. Really hit the jackpot there Ron.

 

[rodg12]

I like long story's. Tell us a story Uncle Ron, Pleeeeassse!

I'll update The Thread in the next few days since I have some time off.

This needs to happen today, if possible. Us poor schlubs having to work today need something to help us through the day...

 

[Henry Ford]

The wife cooking isn't an option, she's a horrible cook.

So you married a lesbian who can't cook. Really hit the jackpot there Ron.

Welcome to the new millennium.

 

[Guest]

Show up with index cards of great topic starters. Let the FFA pen those index cards. I cannot forsee any problems.

Seriously meeting your ladies friends is one of my least favorite things to do, especially coworker friends. I would say surprise her with better plans, and by that I mean sex and some cold cuts.

The plural was very subtle. Well done.

 

[Zow]

Can Angie cook, or is she out of the picture?

Gone, kinda - long story.

 

[seahawk 17]

Take your drink of choice, when you get there offer to share. If the game is not on, ask if they mind turning on the game.

Being a guest, you should be able to do the above without coming across as a jerk.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

The wife cooking isn't an option, she's a horrible cook.

So you married a lesbian who can't cook. Really hit the jackpot there Ron.

 

[Zow]

I like long story's. Tell us a story Uncle Ron, Pleeeeassse!

I'll update The Thread in the next few days since I have some time off.

This needs to happen today, if possible. Us poor schlubs having to work today need something to help us through the day...

Incredibly

 

[Henry Ford]

Take your drink of choice, when you get there offer to share. If the game is not on, ask if they mind turning on the game.

Being a guest, you should be able to do the above without coming across as a jerk.

Or, better yet, our drink of choice. Let us vote.

 

[Zow]

Go but in the spirit of perpetuating stereotypes (ala Ferguson) steal their silver.

Or in the spirit of perpetuating Thanksgiving, steal their land and give them diseases.

 

[belljr]

Take your drink of choice, when you get there offer to share. If the game is not on, ask if they mind turning on the game.

Being a guest, you should be able to do the above without coming across as a jerk.

Or, better yet, our drink of choice. Let us vote.

st. Ides 40 obviously

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Go but in the spirit of perpetuating stereotypes (ala Ferguson) steal their silver.

Or in the spirit of perpetuating Thanksgiving, steal their land and give them diseases.

Or this

 

[Henry Ford]

Take your drink of choice, when you get there offer to share. If the game is not on, ask if they mind turning on the game.

Being a guest, you should be able to do the above without coming across as a jerk.

Or, better yet, our drink of choice. Let us vote.

st. Ides 40 obviously

Purple drank.

 

[rodg12]

Take your drink of choice, when you get there offer to share. If the game is not on, ask if they mind turning on the game.

Being a guest, you should be able to do the above without coming across as a jerk.

Or, better yet, our drink of choice. Let us vote.

st. Ides 40 obviously

Complete with paper bag...

 

[belljr]

So I was googling images for st ides and saw the snoop dog pics and then stumbled on this.



http://ashy2classy.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/photogrid_1373636422022.jpg

for the record I loved the ides back in the day

 

[jonessed]

Sack up and go. Stop being such a baby.

Seriously.

 

[Das Boot]

Show up with index cards of great topic starters. Let the FFA pen those index cards. I cannot forsee any problems.

Seriously meeting your ladies friends is one of my least favorite things to do, especially coworker friends. I would say surprise her with better plans, and by that I mean sex and some cold cuts.

The plural was very subtle. Well done.

I tripped up on the missing apostrophe when I first read that, good catch on the extra subtlety.

 

[glumpy]

She should have asked you first, but at this point, just suck it up and go. Tell her for the future, this is something she can't decide on her own. Oh, and sleep with the friend.

You think it's worth potentially ruining a holiday? I don't know these people, I don't know what their religious beliefs are (or how strong), I don't even know if they drink.

I assume since they work together that you are not traveling 8 hours to get there. Sure it may be a wasted afternoon, but not sure I would call it "ruining" a holiday.

I agree that's taking it a bit far. I always feel like I'm in work-mode when I go to things like this. I'd prefer someone I knew to be a little more comfortable to let the drinks and jokes fly.

Being PC on a holiday is just un-American imo.

Sure it's worth it--forget work mode. You posted that you're decompressing and given a small group that's how I would handle this--relax with the drinks and let the jokes come to you.

 

[Ned]

Take your drink of choice, when you get there offer to share. If the game is not on, ask if they mind turning on the game.

Being a guest, you should be able to do the above without coming across as a jerk.

Or, better yet, our drink of choice. Let us vote.

st. Ides 40 obviously

Complete with paper bag...

Colt 45, IMO.

 

[lakerstan]

What did you assume you were doing for Thanksgiving, when no turkey was thawing in your refrigerator?

 

[Arizona Ron]

What did you assume you were doing for Thanksgiving, when no turkey was thawing in your refrigerator?

I always plan Thanksgiving, see the OP.

 

[Cjw_55106]

What did you assume you were doing for Thanksgiving, when no turkey was thawing in your refrigerator?

Good thing this was answered in the OP. I didnt want to have to wait around for the answer.

 

[dickey moe]

Arizona Ron.... are you afraid of strange white people?

 

[D-Day]

Tell her you can't go because you have a clan war you must attend to during that time. PRIORITIES!

 

[Tom Servo]

The wife cooking isn't an option, she's a horrible cook.

So you married a lesbian who can't cook. Really hit the jackpot there Ron.

 

[Harry Manback]

As much as you have every right to not go, and to not want to go. Go.

It will save you so much headache the gain from not going doesn't outweigh the negatives from not going.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Serious answer - just this once.

It's Thanksgiving. Be thankful for a "friend" who is willing to share their home when they don't have to, enjoy yourself, stay on top of your game and be lively, adore your wife in front of her friend so she knows your wife is treated special, and man up.

 

[johnnycakes]

This has "didn't know my coworker's husband was black when I invited them to my home" potential.

My wife did this to me once when we were still dating. I had met her good friend (super white) but not her friend's husband (black). We were going to her friend's son's birthday party and they thought it would be funny to not tell me.

The payoff was the confused look on my face, something like "Am I at the right house?" when they opened the door. My future wife and her friend immediately broke out laughing at me. Jerks.

I can't decide how I feel about that story.

Personally, I can't imagine a situation where I went to a someone's house I didn't know and being confused because the person who answered the door wasn't white.

True, but in this case the chick was super white.

almost clear

Isn't that like Edgar Winter?

 

[Witz]

Not enough gems in the world to get out of this.

 

[Yenrub]

This has "didn't know my coworker's husband was black when I invited them to my home" potential.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Well since its Ron shouldn't it be Guess Who's CUMMING to Dinner?

 

[D-Day]

This has "didn't know my coworker's husband was black when I invited them to my home" potential.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Well since its Ron shouldn't it be Guess Who's CUMMING to Dinner?

And don't offer to clean up.

 

[Fennis]

This has "didn't know my coworker's husband was black when I invited them to my home" potential.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Well since its Ron shouldn't it be Guess Who's CUMMING to Dinner?

And don't offer to clean up.

"uh honey... why is your friend's husband banging the turkey?"

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

My wife sprung this on me last night; she planned for the three of us (wife, daughter and me) to spend Thanksgiving at her friend's house from work.

I asked if this was some large event with lots of people planned? She said no, it would just be the three of us, her friend, friend's husband and daughter (I foresee lots of awkward, forced, trying to get to know each other moments).

While I think it's a nice gesture, I don't feel comfortable meeting people for the first time at the dinner table on Thanksgiving.

I'm not 100% into tradition but this just seemed weird to me. I didn't plan on cooking because I've been traveling non-stop these past few months and took 10 days off to decompress.

My plan was to eat out like we usually do or make something small at the house (e.g. I'm not cooking 10 side dishes).

The wife cooking isn't an option, she's a horrible cook.

You know what, man, I think your wife is saying she does want something traditional. And I'm not sure how old your daughter is but it's possible your wife thinks y'all should do something traditional for her too.

Only 5 votes out of 58 think you should "stand your ground" at this point.

Go, have fun, get loaded, be "that guy", the guest for T'giving who is entertaining. Just relax and have fun. Bring the beer, wine, scotch or whatever you like and prefer (just in case they don't have what you like) and just enjoy yourself.

 

[igbomb]

This has "didn't know my coworker's husband was black when I invited them to my home" potential.

My wife did this to me once when we were still dating. I had met her good friend (super white) but not her friend's husband (black). We were going to her friend's son's birthday party and they thought it would be funny to not tell me.

The payoff was the confused look on my face, something like "Am I at the right house?" when they opened the door. My future wife and her friend immediately broke out laughing at me. Jerks.

I can't decide how I feel about that story.

Personally, I can't imagine a situation where I went to a someone's house I didn't know and being confused because the person who answered the door wasn't white.

Yeah, well I grew up in Northern Wisconsin and went to school in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We were ALWAYS surprised when the person opening a door wasn't white.

 

[El Floppo]

also- I'm surprised nobody's asked what TG is code for.

 

[Slapdash]

Not the hill to die on. Bring a flask and breathmints. Make sure to the soak the walls extra.

 

[Disco Stu]

You should definitely ask your wife if her friend knows that you're black. And then ask "how black do they think I am?" This could have serious potential.

Ron's wife is black, no? I bet they'll be disappointed he isn't blacker.

 

[beer 30]

Two things, first...wow, you're still married. Hadn't been in the other thread for a while and second...#### no, stay home.

 

[Apple Jack]

Sounds a lot like a blind date. Only longer without the potential for sex with a new woman or the ability to make up an excuse to leave. What's not to love?

 

[Henry Ford]

also- I'm surprised nobody's asked what TG is code for.

Turgid Groping

 

[Henry Ford]

Sounds a lot like a blind date. Only longer without the potential for sex with a new woman or the ability to make up an excuse to leave. What's not to love?

You're unfamiliar with AZ Ron's work?

 

[Apple Jack]

Sounds a lot like a blind date. Only longer without the potential for sex with a new woman or the ability to make up an excuse to leave. What's not to love?

You're unfamiliar with AZ Ron's work?

Heh. I guess so.

 

[HughHoney]

When I clicked this I expected TG to be some new sexual thing that AR was gonna tell us about. Just a thanksgiving story, boring.

 

[chauncey]

You should definitely ask your wife if her friend knows that you're black. And then ask "how black do they think I am?" This could have serious potential.

Ron's wife is black, no? I bet they'll be disappointed he isn't blacker.

I thought I was the only one who has been picturing Mrs AZ Ron as a hot light skinned black girl (Halle Berry-ish) throughout all these stories. If she is a white girl then I'm going to have to reread that entire thread.

 

[Koya]

I'd think with your lifestyle that you'd be more open about having a Transgender with strangers. Is that saved only for in the home?

 

[Johnny Rock]

No way my wife pulls this on me without asking first. What's the point of his wife saying yes before checking with AR? It takes two seconds to text him. Power play?