NWFlyer 2 #1 December 23, 2005 A recent PM exchange got me to wondering ... am I the only one who actually enjoys "relative work" (the other kind, not the belly-flying kind)? I live all the way across the country from my family, but I've always enjoyed time with them and I look forward to seeing them around the holidays."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #2 December 23, 2005 I love my family. Who couldn't love drinking too much wine, eating too much fancy food, playing cards, and watching football. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #3 December 23, 2005 The only people I consider family are my kids, and since this is their daddys year for the holidays, the holidays for me dont exsist...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #4 December 23, 2005 I love them dearly and it is always fulfilling and wonderful. It is an 8 hour drive though because the surrounding airports are commuter and very expensive and so it's more economical to drive and I am always alone. It makes me just too exhausted for too much enjoyment. I often have to turn around and drive right back. Makes it stressful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 December 23, 2005 I can't remember a holiday where my family had any issues going on. It's always fun and relaxed. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #6 December 23, 2005 QuoteI love my family. Who couldn't love drinking too much wine, eating too much fancy food, playing cards, and watching football. We don't usually do the fancy food, but it's yummy nonetheless. No cards, but dad and I have a standing Scrabble tournament every year. And I am slipping a couple bottles of red wine in my bag to split with my mom - she almost never drinks it at home because dad's allergies act up when he drinks red and she doesn't like to open a whole bottle for herself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #7 December 23, 2005 Love going home for the holidays... this is the first one I'm travelling back for since I moved out to CA. We keep things nice and drama free, just have yummy food, lots of wine, and usually a movie (makes for good nap time). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #8 December 23, 2005 I love my family dearly and would do anything to help them.... but because of this flaw in my personality, I have to live >500 miles away. I grew up giving my baby sister a bit too much support and she now needs to learn self confidence and independence. Unfortunately it took her marrying someone to "take care of her" to make me realize that she smart enough and strong enough and needs to be able to trust herself to live her life. My older sister just has lots of drama. It helps to be physically distant when it's hard to be emotionally distant. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #9 December 23, 2005 I'll take time off from the dz to spend time with my sisters and nieces and nephews any time. I don't get to see them nearly often enough, and rarely around the holidays anymore. The "kids" are almost all adults now (funny because I swear I'm not any older......) and we're scattered across the country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 December 23, 2005 I am home this year... The Fam is from Ohio... but last year (when I was away from Ohio) I didn't go home and for me being around my family can be a little stressful. 2 years ago I flew home for a week and I didn't enjoy myself... I felt like I was back in HS... ever time I wanted to go out I had to ask to borrow a car... etc... ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #11 December 23, 2005 I'm sorry to hear that, but they'll be home soon enough....The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzit 0 #12 December 23, 2005 My maternal grandmother always had either a "big" Thanksgiving or Christmas. My Mom was one of seven so when I say big...sometimes there was 50 people there. But sadly, my grandmother who I really thought would live forever passed away in February of 2004 My mom has been gone since 92 and my dad who lives 12 miles from me hasn't been to my house in a year (he's always been that way). Sadly, I can already see those connections fading, not just for the holidays. My job requires holiday work so....I was tagged for Christmas this year. Not so bad now that the kids are grown and have their own families/relationships. My sister's B-day is X-mas eve, she and I always get together. So...I guess my answer of other is correct. J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #13 December 23, 2005 QuoteI can't remember a holiday where my family had any issues going on. It's always fun and relaxed. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones. Yes you are, any time there's a family function (with my family anyway) there's always someone starting some sort of drama. Only reason I show up at Christmas is because I'm expected to be there. Wasn't always like that.... miss the 'good old days'... lolThe only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #14 December 23, 2005 QuoteA recent PM exchange got me to wondering ... am I the only one who actually enjoys "relative work" (the other kind, not the belly-flying kind)? I live all the way across the country from my family, but I've always enjoyed time with them and I look forward to seeing them around the holidays. If my parents lived in Eloy, I'd be home for xmas, thanksgiving, easter and flag day every year.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #15 December 23, 2005 Thanks, although I miss the little tricycle motors very much, they deserve some daddy time as well, and I get to work and play for a few weeks without daycare... I get them all the time , I dont need the holidays to show them how I appreciate them in my life... jeesh okay now Im reall missing them... off to view my pics of them Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #16 December 23, 2005 QuoteThanks, although I miss the little tricycle motors very much, they deserve some daddy time as well, and I get to work and play for a few weeks without daycare... I get them all the time , I dont need the holidays to show them how I appreciate them in my life... jeesh okay now Im reall missing them... off to view my pics of them Count your blessings and enjoy them for as long as you can, they grow up way too fast, or so I've been told (what can I say, not all of us were fortunate enough to have kids)...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #17 December 23, 2005 Quotelittle tricycle motors I really like that term. I'll have to remember that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #18 December 23, 2005 QuoteSadly, I can already see those connections fading, not just for the holidays. My dad is one of seven, and when his mother passed away, his oldest sister took on the "matriarch" role and she takes that very seriously, from trying to bring everyone together at the holidays (or a few weeks before) to being the center for all information (gossip) in the family. I had lunch with her daughter when she was in Seattle a couple months ago and I let slip some information about my brother that she didn't know. Her first response? "Does my mother know?" If that aunt of mine doesn't know, it's not known. Though I don't get back for stuff with that side of the family very often,I'm glad she's taken on that roll in the family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Elisha 1 #19 December 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteSadly, I can already see those connections fading, not just for the holidays. My dad is one of seven, and when his mother passed away, his oldest sister took on the "matriarch" role and she takes that very seriously, from trying to bring everyone together at the holidays (or a few weeks before) to being the center for all information (gossip) in the family. I had lunch with her daughter when she was in Seattle a couple months ago and I let slip some information about my brother that she didn't know. Her first response? "Does my mother know?" If that aunt of mine doesn't know, it's not known. Though I don't get back for stuff with that side of the family very often,I'm glad she's taken on that roll in the family. That's sweet. I replied one, but really between 1 and 2. My "real" family (I have 3 moms and 2 dads - its a story), but my Dad and stepmom are boring - they just don't do anything! They never do any activities with me/brothers or go anywhere for vacation. Even though I was going crazy and needed to get out of the house 10 years ago, I enjoy visiting everyone. My parents still live where I grew up and even if my stepbros are not around, I can usually find friends from church that I know or grew up with to do stuff with. I still love them and want to visit them though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #20 December 23, 2005 This Christmas I'm having my folks at my house and for dinner, add my fellow deaf skydiver friend whose nearest family is 1000 miles away. 5 people for dinner is plenty, nice and quiet and simple games..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #21 December 24, 2005 Billy, are the holidays ever actually LOUD for you? I did forget the one thing I don't like about visiting my parents... dialup! But, Dad said that DSL is really close in their area, so they may finally be able to join the high-speed world (I'd tried to get them to look at satellite internet, and they were finally investigating when they got this news). But for now? DAMN this is slow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindercles 0 #22 December 24, 2005 I had to introduce my parents to cable for exactly that reason. Finally about 6 months ago they converted. I mean, I love my family, but dialup is assinine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pincheck 0 #23 December 24, 2005 mostly its about my wife and kids wouldn't be anywhere else at this time. my parents,grand parents and young brother passed away a number of years a go so its just really my in laws who i get on really well with they always made me part of their family as well Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #24 December 24, 2005 QuoteI live all the way across the country from my family ...and that right there says why you enjoy them so much. My family? I love spending time together, we have an absoulte BLAST! In-laws? I'd rather step in front of a bus on a slick road. I get by with a few glasses of...something. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #25 December 24, 2005 I genuinely like my family, and am lucky enough to live close to them and I get to spend time with them all year 'round.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
NWFlyer 2 #18 December 23, 2005 QuoteSadly, I can already see those connections fading, not just for the holidays. My dad is one of seven, and when his mother passed away, his oldest sister took on the "matriarch" role and she takes that very seriously, from trying to bring everyone together at the holidays (or a few weeks before) to being the center for all information (gossip) in the family. I had lunch with her daughter when she was in Seattle a couple months ago and I let slip some information about my brother that she didn't know. Her first response? "Does my mother know?" If that aunt of mine doesn't know, it's not known. Though I don't get back for stuff with that side of the family very often,I'm glad she's taken on that roll in the family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #19 December 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteSadly, I can already see those connections fading, not just for the holidays. My dad is one of seven, and when his mother passed away, his oldest sister took on the "matriarch" role and she takes that very seriously, from trying to bring everyone together at the holidays (or a few weeks before) to being the center for all information (gossip) in the family. I had lunch with her daughter when she was in Seattle a couple months ago and I let slip some information about my brother that she didn't know. Her first response? "Does my mother know?" If that aunt of mine doesn't know, it's not known. Though I don't get back for stuff with that side of the family very often,I'm glad she's taken on that roll in the family. That's sweet. I replied one, but really between 1 and 2. My "real" family (I have 3 moms and 2 dads - its a story), but my Dad and stepmom are boring - they just don't do anything! They never do any activities with me/brothers or go anywhere for vacation. Even though I was going crazy and needed to get out of the house 10 years ago, I enjoy visiting everyone. My parents still live where I grew up and even if my stepbros are not around, I can usually find friends from church that I know or grew up with to do stuff with. I still love them and want to visit them though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #20 December 23, 2005 This Christmas I'm having my folks at my house and for dinner, add my fellow deaf skydiver friend whose nearest family is 1000 miles away. 5 people for dinner is plenty, nice and quiet and simple games..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #21 December 24, 2005 Billy, are the holidays ever actually LOUD for you? I did forget the one thing I don't like about visiting my parents... dialup! But, Dad said that DSL is really close in their area, so they may finally be able to join the high-speed world (I'd tried to get them to look at satellite internet, and they were finally investigating when they got this news). But for now? DAMN this is slow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #22 December 24, 2005 I had to introduce my parents to cable for exactly that reason. Finally about 6 months ago they converted. I mean, I love my family, but dialup is assinine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #23 December 24, 2005 mostly its about my wife and kids wouldn't be anywhere else at this time. my parents,grand parents and young brother passed away a number of years a go so its just really my in laws who i get on really well with they always made me part of their family as well Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 December 24, 2005 QuoteI live all the way across the country from my family ...and that right there says why you enjoy them so much. My family? I love spending time together, we have an absoulte BLAST! In-laws? I'd rather step in front of a bus on a slick road. I get by with a few glasses of...something. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #25 December 24, 2005 I genuinely like my family, and am lucky enough to live close to them and I get to spend time with them all year 'round.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
