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acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
edited March 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
My old man and I do not get along but every year I envite him over for the holidays b/c he is alone and I feel bad. Well, not this year b/c last year i envited him over and he complained about Turkey b/c he said it was
"Peasant Food". What a freak!!
He is a food and wine snob so he says Turkey has no flavor and is cheap.
Ya try to do something nice for a bastard and they shit on you.
I am sure there are many here with dad problems.

Just needed to get that off my chest!
Thanks.
Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
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  • DocChicagoDocChicago Posts: 653
    has he ever heard of gravy?
    It is time to admit that we used to rock like hurricanes. It is time to run for the hills and go round and round. It is time for us to shout at the devil. We've got the right to choose it, there ain't no way we'll lose it, and we're not gonna take it anymore.
    - C. Klosterman
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    DocChicago wrote:
    has he ever heard of gravy?

    LOL.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Turkey *is* sort of bland.

    ;)

    I hear ya, though. It's a shame that some people would rather be negative than enjoy the good aspects of life.
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    Turkey *is* sort of bland.

    ;)

    I hear ya, though. It's a shame that some people would rather be negative than enjoy the good aspects of life.

    Right, Instead of coming together as a family and spending a holiday together he rather be a miserable prick.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    acoustic guy wrote:
    Right, Instead of coming together as a family and spending a holiday together he rather be a miserable prick.

    I have a few family members that take so much pleasure in complaining and/or criticizing... It's exhausting and depressing. :(
  • prismprism Posts: 2,440
    make him some off-brand tofurkey....he'll never bitch about actual turkey ever again.


    tofurkey isn't that bad. however last year my daughter was trying to be cheap so she bought this off-brand of fake turkey (I can't remember the name of it) this stuff made everyone that tried it gag....it was horrid :eek:
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  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    Thanksgiving is about being thankful, being thankful to about everything.

    Push aside all that negative stuff and enjoy the company of your family cause next year you may not even make it back together again to be thankful once again.

    Peace
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  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    That post reminded of the turkey from Christmas Vacation that's all dried out

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  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    The 'L I TT L E' things keeps things in better perspective. Be thankful for all in things this holiday season.


    >>
    >> As you might know, the head of a company survived
    >> 9/11 because his son started kindergarten.
    >> Another fellow was alive because it was
    >> His turn to bring donuts.
    >> One woman was late because her
    >> Alarm clock didn't go off in time
    >> One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike
    >> Because of an auto accident.
    >> One of them
    >> Missed his bus.
    >> One spilled food on her clothes and had to take
    >> Time to change.
    >> One's
    >> Car wouldn't start.
    >> One went back to
    >> Answer the telephone.
    >> One had a
    >> Child that dawdled
    >> And didn't get ready as soon as he should have.
    >> One couldn't
    >> Get a taxi.
    >> The one that struck me was the man
    >> Who put on a new pair of shoes that morning,
    >> Took the various means to get to work
    >> But before he got there, he developed
    >> a blister on his foot.
    >> He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.
    >> That is why he is alive today.


    >>
    >>
    >> Now when I am
    >> Stuck in traffic,
    >> Miss an elevator,
    >> Turn back to answer a ringing telephone..
    >> All the little things that annoy me.
    >> I think to myself, this is exactly where I am supposed to >> be at this very moment..


    >>
    >> Next time your morning seems to be
    >> Going wrong ,
    >> The children are slow getting dressed,
    >> You can't seem to find the car keys,
    >> You hit every traffic light,
    >> Don't get mad or frustrated;
    >> Someone is at work watching over you.


    >>
    >> May you continue to be blessed
    >> With all those annoying little things
    >> And may you remember their possible purpose.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    Your dad sounds like he needs an attitude adjustment to me. But, if you want to spice up your turkey here you go:
    http://www.thesalmons.org/lynn/turducken.html
    We actually had this a few years ago and it wasn't bad, but we all prefer just plain turkey with lots of gravy, mashed potatoes, and wine! :D
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  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    What does he like to eat?

    Ask him what he would consider a good thanksgiving meal and try it out next time.

    That way he knows he's just being a shit if he complains.
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  • glasshouseglasshouse Posts: 1,762
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    I have a few family members that take so much pleasure in complaining and/or criticizing... It's exhausting and depressing. :(

    i say fuck 'em all
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  • geniegenie Posts: 2,222
    my recent "dad problem" is that my dad is disappointed in me. i also figured out that although my dad is not stirct and never was, but he uses other tactics to manipulate me. sort of passive aggressive manipulation and also putting me down.

    there haha!! and i feel fucking compelled to do what he says, because i want to be daddy's good girl. honestly what part of teenage rebellion did i not get correctly????!!

    i should fucking rebel!!! maaan and i always thought of myself as a free spirit!!


    haha free spirit = my arse!!
  • geniegenie Posts: 2,222
    prism wrote:
    make him some off-brand tofurkey....he'll never bitch about actual turkey ever again.


    tofurkey isn't that bad. however last year my daughter was trying to be cheap so she bought this off-brand of fake turkey (I can't remember the name of it) this stuff made everyone that tried it gag....it was horrid :eek:

    or just cook him animals testicles ;)
  • elmerelmer Posts: 1,683
    acoustic guy wrote:
    My old man and I do not get along but every year I envite him over for the holidays b/c he is alone and I feel bad. Well, not this year b/c last year i envited him over and he complained about Turkey b/c he said it was
    "Peasant Food". What a freak!!
    He is a food and wine snob so he says Turkey has no flavor and is cheap.
    does he eat pork or chicken? their cheaper are they not?
    Like cold turkey with chips&gherkins.

    Yeah, sometimes you have to wonder about people, they just fucking infuriate.
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    tell him he can have the honour of cooking the fucking turkey this year and show ya how it's done... what's wrong with people?

    Our father comes to christmas dinner in my sisters house and HE cooks the turkey cos he knows we're completely helpless... he doesn't try to change us or put us down, just accepts us for BEING useless :)
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  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    hahaha I have to sort of agree with him, I've never thought turkey was very tasty.

    (btw, just for your info, it's "invite.")
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    hahaha I have to sort of agree with him, I've never thought turkey was very tasty.

    (btw, just for your info, it's "invite.")

    ha, thanks.

    Its not the point, he just lives his life being miserable.
    He is a very negative person, yet I feel bad when I do not include him in family functions. My in-laws do not want him around b/c he is so cranky.
    We all get him gifts for X-mas, ya know what he got me.....one $8.00 Cast Iron Pan from Sams Club.
    The man drives a Porsche SUV! He makes Hundreds of thousands a year. I do not think I deserve anything from him or do I expect it but WTF? Compain about the food we serve him and give $8.00 gifts?
    It makes me laugh b/c he is so screwed up.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    genie wrote:
    or just cook him animals testicles ;)

    Oh man he would love it!
    He loves weird foods like that. Honestly, he would love it. He eats the gizzards from animals too! Yuk!
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    acoustic guy wrote:
    ha, thanks.

    Its not the point, he just lives his life being miserable.
    He is a very negative person, yet I feel bad when I do not include him in family functions. My in-laws do not want him around b/c he is so cranky.
    We all get him gifts for X-mas, ya know what he got me.....one $8.00 Cast Iron Pan from Sams Club.
    The man drives a Porsche SUV! He makes Hundreds of thousands a year. I do not think I deserve anything from him or do I expect it but WTF? Compain about the food we serve him and give $8.00 gifts?
    It makes me laugh b/c he is so screwed up.

    haha no, I get what you are saying and that sucks.
  • ZanneZanne Posts: 899
    Get a divorce (in your mind). There is no law that states that just because someone is a blood relative that they deserve to be treated like "family". I consider a handful of my friends to be family much more than I have my blood relatives throughout my life. It's very liberating to just let go sometimes. You might notice, that when left to sit alone long enough, he might realize the error of his ways and come and break down and apologize and maybe make an effort to try to be human... maybe not, but either way, you've let go, so you're good.

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  • tybirdtybird Posts: 17,388
    acoustic guy wrote:
    My old man and I do not get along but every year I envite him over for the holidays b/c he is alone and I feel bad. Well, not this year b/c last year i envited him over and he complained about Turkey b/c he said it was
    "Peasant Food". What a freak!!
    He is a food and wine snob so he says Turkey has no flavor and is cheap.
    Ya try to do something nice for a bastard and they shit on you.
    I am sure there are many here with dad problems.

    Just needed to get that off my chest!
    Thanks.
    Pheasants don't eat Turkey......they're more of herbivore.....oh wait....you said peasant. My bad. :o
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  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,608
    acoustic guy wrote:
    My old man and I do not get along but every year I envite him over for the holidays b/c he is alone and I feel bad. Well, not this year b/c last year i envited him over and he complained about Turkey b/c he said it was
    "Peasant Food". What a freak!!
    He is a food and wine snob so he says Turkey has no flavor and is cheap.
    Ya try to do something nice for a bastard and they shit on you.
    I am sure there are many here with dad problems.

    Just needed to get that off my chest!
    Thanks.

    maybe say this to him instead of us. it will probably piss him off but he might get the point. and if he asks why you didn't invite his this year tell him the truth.
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Zanne wrote:
    Get a divorce (in your mind). There is no law that states that just because someone is a blood relative that they deserve to be treated like "family". I consider a handful of my friends to be family much more than I have my blood relatives throughout my life. It's very liberating to just let go sometimes. You might notice, that when left to sit alone long enough, he might realize the error of his ways and come and break down and apologize and maybe make an effort to try to be human... maybe not, but either way, you've let go, so you're good.

    Peace
    :) was just thinking I haven't seen you around in a while :)

    But yep, I know these familial relationships can be tough but perhaps you could (if you want) invite him but tell him the minute he insults you, your family or your food, he's out of there... oh and unless he brings a suitable gift, he doesn't get to call anyone 'peasant' :cool:
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    Verona??? it's all surmountable
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    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    My father in law is like that...minus the money.
    Here is what I have figured out about him:
    He still thinks that he is the patriarch of the family and thinks he should be treated as such even though the miserable bastard left his family years ago after he pissed away all of his money and left them with no money and my mother in law wasn't working at the time.
    Basically, they had to move to a ghetto to survive.
    I will NOT treat that man like anything other than a normal guest when he is in my home. And he knows it. And this, he thinks, gives him reason to criticize everything and everyone.
    I am so sorry that you and other people have to deal with this crap.
    It is his shortcomings and possibly his feeling left out because deep down he knows no one gives a crap about him.
    Peace to your family and have a nice thankgiving.
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    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • geniegenie Posts: 2,222
    acoustic guy wrote:
    Oh man he would love it!
    He loves weird foods like that. Honestly, he would love it. He eats the gizzards from animals too! Yuk!

    eeewwwww!!! i'm glad i wasn't eating my lunch when i read your post.
  • lalalalaaaaaaaalalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    acoustic guy wrote:
    ha, thanks.

    Its not the point, he just lives his life being miserable.
    He is a very negative person, yet I feel bad when I do not include him in family functions. My in-laws do not want him around b/c he is so cranky.
    We all get him gifts for X-mas, ya know what he got me.....one $8.00 Cast Iron Pan from Sams Club.
    The man drives a Porsche SUV! He makes Hundreds of thousands a year. I do not think I deserve anything from him or do I expect it but WTF? Compain about the food we serve him and give $8.00 gifts?
    It makes me laugh b/c he is so screwed up.
    Yea I hear ya, totally. My dad is just like this, except he doesn't make a ton of money (and I guess he's not a food snob). But he's a dick for sure. Last year he got me a snow shovel for Christmas haha! And I think he got it free from his job.

    Just try to avoid him, and be happy to see the rest of your family.
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Saturnal wrote:
    Yea I hear ya, totally. My dad is just like this, except he doesn't make a ton of money (and I guess he's not a food snob). But he's a dick for sure. Last year he got me a snow shovel for Christmas haha! And I think he got it free from his job.

    Just try to avoid him, and be happy to see the rest of your family.

    Snow shovel?
    What a dick. I think your old man and my old man should get together and go bowling. LOL.
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  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    TrixieCat wrote:
    My father in law is like that...minus the money.
    Here is what I have figured out about him:
    He still thinks that he is the patriarch of the family and thinks he should be treated as such even though the miserable bastard left his family years ago after he pissed away all of his money and left them with no money and my mother in law wasn't working at the time.
    Basically, they had to move to a ghetto to survive.
    I will NOT treat that man like anything other than a normal guest when he is in my home. And he knows it. And this, he thinks, gives him reason to criticize everything and everyone.
    I am so sorry that you and other people have to deal with this crap.
    It is his shortcomings and possibly his feeling left out because deep down he knows no one gives a crap about him.
    Peace to your family and have a nice thankgiving.

    Thanks TrixieCat, That was really nice.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • SpunkieSpunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 6,778
    If my father was alive he'd tell you to "quit your bitching".
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