narcimund 0 #1 November 25, 2002 Five years ago we were sitting at home together on Christmas day reflecting on our estranged families and the impact of holidays. For us, like many people a holiday is a full day of sitting at home alone, afraid to call or visit friends because certainly everyone else is doing something interesting with their families. Well, that Christmas day the two of us decided to try something new. At about 5 pm we each called 5 friends and said, "If you're busy, congratulations! But if you're free this evening, why don't you come on by?" Well guess what? EVERY SINGLE PERSON dropped by and was glad to have somewhere to go! And that was the origin of our Thanksgiving and Christmas Closing Night Parties. We open our house up for anyone who just happens to be uncommitted Thanksgiving and Christmas evenings. Usually we have around 25 people but sometimes up to 60. The lesson we learned: EVERYONE is bored and lonely in the evening on Christmas and Thanksgiving. Don't be shy, call them and get together. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyHol 0 #2 November 25, 2002 This is one of the many reasons why I love this sport so much. The dz is my family! I spend almost every holiday with them. I love my relatives dearly, but don't make it home to chilly MI every winter. My relatives think it's funny that I spend my holidays in freefall. I think it's funnier that they spend their holiday eating Jello molds.When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #3 November 25, 2002 THat's a great idea.... we always think about calling people but don't want to bother them..They probably want to be bothered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #4 November 25, 2002 this reminds me of my last thanks giving day weekend... i wa sin germany 4,000 miles from my family so me and a few friends decided to get togeter and have one hell of a party..... lasted 3 days and many many beers and bottle of alcohol drunk......good times... and since we wehre in a non us land we had roasted chicken from the corner kiosk for thanksgiving.....fun time.........this year i'll be on the road to utah over thanksgiving.... should be interesting.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #5 November 25, 2002 Yes, people WANT to be bothered on holidays. Bother them! Fight against this crappy social tradition of isolation. Go forth and be social! First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #6 November 25, 2002 I have never lived geographically close to my family so I alway had what was referred to as the "Orphans Thanksgiving (or Christmas)". Usually had lots of friends around for the party. Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #7 November 25, 2002 I am just planning to work on thanksgiving cause i dont have any family around here and i am on call for work so i cant travel anywhere. i dont want to intrude on others that do have family... I never really realized how lonely a person can get around the holidays... HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #8 November 25, 2002 I am spending the holidays with my Fiance and our kids.. ha ha... My ex wife can't stop me from having fun!! ha ha.. Na Na Ni Boo Boo.. Stick your head in doo doo.. LOLOLOLOL Sorry, couldn't resist just in case she is lurking.. lol Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #9 November 25, 2002 I don't want to go home this year, I had planned on skiing that day but my mother sounded a bit sad today when she asked if I would come home...*sigh*...the hardest part is going to be the lonely drive back home that night if I do go..this is going to be my first year completely alone for the holidays... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy 0 #10 November 25, 2002 I WAS going to my Mom's but my daughter is expecting her first baby any day now so I'm on standby. I'd rather stay home alone and be 2 1/2 hours from her than at my Mom's and be 6 hours away. But still....UGH!! And this waiting, it's stressful. Miss Kayli needs to hurry up and make her appearance in this worldJust me and the dog this year. My first holiday alone...ever. Oh well...Christmas will be better. No money but I have Miss Kayli's first Christmas dress hanging in my closet alreadySassy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #11 November 25, 2002 wow Sassy, you sure don't look like a grandma to me! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #12 November 25, 2002 Skygal - last year was my first time alone for the holidays. I was alone for Thanksgiving, my birthday (which is near turkey day) and Christmas. I was sad thinking about it ahead of time but in fact it turned out to be some of the best holidays ever! I went skydiving at 2 different dzs and being amongst such tremendous friends was comparable to being with family. And I had tons of fun, didn't overeat and didn't spend a fortune on frivolous gifts! You're never alone as a skydiver - there is always family here for you - online and at your dz! Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racenic 0 #13 November 25, 2002 QuoteI don't want to go home this year, ........the hardest part is going to be the lonely drive back home " At least you have a mother to go home too You can ski 364 days a year! Make the trip (safely) home for Christmas. The hardest part is going to the cemetery to place flowers on my mother grave each Christmas. Nick D The key to Immortality is- first living a life worth remembering” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sassy 0 #14 November 25, 2002 Thanks. I don't feel like one either and that must be why it's hitting so hard. Aaaghhh....I'm way too young for this. Sassy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #15 November 25, 2002 Grandma's rock!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #16 November 25, 2002 i honesty can't beleive that you are gonna be alone for thanksgiving, or christmas!!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jceman 1 #17 November 25, 2002 When I wasn in the Air Force, we used to have one or more single guys who couldn't get home for the holidays over to eat and drink with us. It seemed to do them some good and even did us some good! Happy to say the my oldest son, who is career Army, continues the tradition, even when the house is full with his folks. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skygal3 0 #18 November 25, 2002 thanks guys...and viking, you're so sweet. Being with my mom is the best part of going home, and I know what I wrote sounded bad, but it came out wrong..lol...I actually tried to con her into running away with me but sadly she turned me down. I don't take my time with her for granted, and I tell her that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites homer 0 #19 November 25, 2002 I used to go to a friends for Thanksgiving dinner when I was on active duty. For some reason I was always able to make it home for X-mas. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TequilaGirl 0 #20 November 25, 2002 You can come spend Thanksgiving with me - since my Dad decided to go to Phoenix to see his family and my Mom to LA to see my brother - oops - I think they might have forgotten about me........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sassy 0 #21 November 25, 2002 Acckkk....we're having a baby!!!! Just got the call Sassy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #22 November 25, 2002 Quote this is going to be my first year completely alone for the holidays... You really think i'm gonna let the holiday go by without calling you? I'll even try to call while i'm sober. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #23 November 25, 2002 Great post dude, sometimes people need reminding about stuff like that. Sharing a few beers in good company is one of life greater pleasures. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites misskriss 0 #24 November 25, 2002 Okay.......anyone here is welcome at my house Thanksgiving and Christmas.....or New Years... or Valentines...... how about tonight?? What's everyone doing tonight??? Come to VA BCH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #25 November 25, 2002 I'll get me passport... -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 7 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
Sassy 0 #14 November 25, 2002 Thanks. I don't feel like one either and that must be why it's hitting so hard. Aaaghhh....I'm way too young for this. Sassy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #15 November 25, 2002 Grandma's rock!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #16 November 25, 2002 i honesty can't beleive that you are gonna be alone for thanksgiving, or christmas!!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #17 November 25, 2002 When I wasn in the Air Force, we used to have one or more single guys who couldn't get home for the holidays over to eat and drink with us. It seemed to do them some good and even did us some good! Happy to say the my oldest son, who is career Army, continues the tradition, even when the house is full with his folks. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #18 November 25, 2002 thanks guys...and viking, you're so sweet. Being with my mom is the best part of going home, and I know what I wrote sounded bad, but it came out wrong..lol...I actually tried to con her into running away with me but sadly she turned me down. I don't take my time with her for granted, and I tell her that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #19 November 25, 2002 I used to go to a friends for Thanksgiving dinner when I was on active duty. For some reason I was always able to make it home for X-mas. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #20 November 25, 2002 You can come spend Thanksgiving with me - since my Dad decided to go to Phoenix to see his family and my Mom to LA to see my brother - oops - I think they might have forgotten about me........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy 0 #21 November 25, 2002 Acckkk....we're having a baby!!!! Just got the call Sassy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #22 November 25, 2002 Quote this is going to be my first year completely alone for the holidays... You really think i'm gonna let the holiday go by without calling you? I'll even try to call while i'm sober. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #23 November 25, 2002 Great post dude, sometimes people need reminding about stuff like that. Sharing a few beers in good company is one of life greater pleasures. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #24 November 25, 2002 Okay.......anyone here is welcome at my house Thanksgiving and Christmas.....or New Years... or Valentines...... how about tonight?? What's everyone doing tonight??? Come to VA BCH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #25 November 25, 2002 I'll get me passport... -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
