Christmas Arguments / Seasonal Simmering Tensions

NachoBusiness

Have you had any yet?

Just received an email from a family member (whom I'm to have dinner with in a short while) telling me that it's a little rude for me to have turned my phone off on Christmas morning. Hmm, well I didn't turn my phone off, I have had to get a new sim adapter to turn a nano simcard to a micro simcard as I changed my phone and the damn thing won't work and the the nano sim phone is kaput. I bit my tongue as I couldn't be arsed arguing.. life's too short and you never know when it could be your last Christmas, or theirs.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Hopefully not but are there any arguments brewing or underlying simmering tensions in whichever chateau it is that you find yourself in this Christmastide?

And how do you cope if there are? Bit your tongue or throw the Christmas tree at them?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC3vZmdjvh0

MaryAntoinette

Turn off the wifi op, problem solved.

CINCLANTFLT

Tell them to feck off... If that doesn't work then hit them over the head with a Turkey drumstick...

everlast75

Take back your invitation to feed them.

They'll be sorry/hungry soon enough and will learn some manners...

mud

There's a possibility of one on my radar. I don't usually attend Christmas Mass, or any mass but the rest of my family do. Considered going this morning because my nephews were taking part in something but woke up feeling dreadful so that put the kibosh on that idea.

Ma will think I just didn't go because I'm a confused heathen and probably won't believe that I'm sick although I do look like sh1t on a stick so maybe she will believe me.

Anyway, too sick to care really. Fingers crossed it won't cause any friction. It's silly really, like I said, I don't go to Mass anyway so it's mad that it's still seen as some kind of issue.

NachoBusiness

everlast75 wrote: »

Take back your invitation to feed them.

They'll be sorry/hungry soon enough and will learn some manners...

I'm going there :eek:

Ah, it's just one person who always seems to be looking for trouble and stirring.

Got him a couple of books, hopefully they'll distract him for a few hours..

I'm starving now! Been ages since I had some stuffing. About a year I'd say.

Panthro

Fcuk youuuuu!!!

NachoBusiness

Panthro wrote: »

Fcuk youuuuu!!!

But then I'd have to have Chrismas alone, with a can of Fanta, a slice of ham and a half packet of strange snacks I bought in TK Maxx.

MaryAntoinette wrote: »

Turn off the wifi op, problem solved.

The Wifi? Don't you mean 'the Wiffy'?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA4INCBF8Z8

Sunnyisland

last night outside the pub,(I wasn't there) my nephews got into argument with there estranged father, who just sees them once a year, they all go out together happy enough but then after a few pints the blame game starts and last night the young lads who are not so young any more weren't taking any of it from there father, bit of a dark cloud over the house this morning, anyway until next year....

Panthro

NachoBusiness wrote: »

But then I'd have to have Chrismas alone, with a can of Fanta, a slice of ham and a half packet of strange snacks I bought in TK Maxx

Showoff!!

Sirsok

Called up to parents at ten, fight with father, leave at 11! Ahhh christmas

The Sun King

Brother threatened to kill me. So....

Specialun

The Sun King wrote: »

Brother threatened to kill me. So....

Until he does it yer ok so

eviltwin

None so far but it's only midday and the alcohol has yet to be opened so give it time.

NachoBusiness

NachoBusiness wrote: »

But then I'd have to have Chrismas alone, with a can of Fanta, a slice of ham and a half packet of strange snacks I bought in TK Maxx.

Can of Fanta? I should have prepared yesterday for my craving today. I'd drive to Cork for a can of coke! :pac:

Graces7

NachoBusiness wrote: »

But then I'd have to have Chrismas alone, with a can of Fanta, a slice of ham and a half packet of strange snacks I bought in TK Maxx.




I am alone and have had a splendid meal.. ah but you had not planned to..

Graces7

Told the cat off and now she is sulking.. ...;)

rizzodun

The Sun King wrote: »

Brother threatened to kill me. So....

Some people just get way too competitive over a game of connect 4

Dan Chipowski

It's a day to grin and bear it for the sake of relative peace and harmony!

My brother keeps unplugging the microwave to mess up the time on the clock. He knows I can't bear the clocks not showing the right time, and I keep fixing it, then he unplugs it again when I'm out of the room and blaming his wife. I think I have to kill him.

He's ruining Christmas.

MRnotlob606

My sister just broke a flower pot, and a sweeping brush and a teapot....


Like vietnam here.

Lisha

MRnotlob606 wrote: »

My sister just broke a flower pot, and a sweeping brush and a teapot....


Like vietnam here.

On purpose? If it was it sounds like she might need help. (Or a kick in the a@se)

Lisha

Candie wrote: »

My brother keeps unplugging the microwave to mess up the time on the clock. He knows I can't bear the clocks not showing the right time, and I keep fixing it, then he unplugs it again when I'm out of the room and blaming his wife. I think I have to kill him.

He's ruining Christmas.

The fecker that's terrible Candie. Tbh I think you'd be justified in killing him.
I had to demand husband turned off the film gravity last night. All that spinning around in space was giving me dreadful anxiety... He thinks I'm a little crazy now.

IvySlayer

Someone stood on the dog and then wanted the dog outside, fck off, he lives here, if he's bothering you, leave

seamusk84

Gearing myself up for grief at dinner at the parents, already can feel the snide comments coming my way!
Probably should have gone with wife to her parents.
Anyway if I get pissed off enough I'll just rock back my house for a nice few beers by myself.

Screw you Christmas!

MRnotlob606

Lisha wrote: »

On purpose? If it was it sounds like she might need help. (Or a kick in the a@se)

well yeah , she has a fiery temper. Gets angered about the smallest of things. She's 21 and behaves like an absolute child. When her boyfriend comes around she acts like an angel around him:rolleyes:

Mr_Muffin

I don't have any family members or even friends who would ever send that type of email. When i read some of the stuff online about how people's family members act around Xmas etc. i feel like i must have the best family ever - never any tension, no snide comments just a great time of year for all.

DanielODonnell

The toilet is simmering after my arse exploded in it, yank candy doesn't agree with me

Annasopra

My Evil stepmother wants to cremate the turkey. I wanted to take it now cause itll be nice and moist but no no no.

Armchair Andy

IvySlayer wrote: »

Someone stood on the dog and then wanted the dog outside, fck off, he lives here, if he's bothering you, leave

That's what I would've done. Easier all round.

doulikeit

No arguing but the normal oul drivel being spouted bored to death already and the kids slowly demolishing the house. Im gonna start at the slab of beer now and watch the rest of Brave. The oul wife looking well might negotiate my way up her lovely Christmas dress later. Happy Christmas

corner of hells

Dropped my ex and the kids to her sister for dinner , stayed for dinner , had a dump and now I'm home alone in front of log fire and beer.

I learned years ago its just not worth it .

libelula

I spilled blak coal water on the carpet. And I ate all the nice sweets.

War.

ronjo

Candie wrote: »

My brother keeps unplugging the microwave to mess up the time on the clock. He knows I can't bear the clocks not showing the right time, and I keep fixing it, then he unplugs it again when I'm out of the room and blaming his wife. I think I have to kill him.

He's ruining Christmas.

I think that's hilarious

Mozzeltoff

My sister and father are currently arguing with each other over every stupid thing at the moment. One can't say something without the other jumping down their throats.

My youngest brother and myself never really got on so we're both just keeping out of each others way. Seriously can't wait to go back to my house!!

CantonasCollar

I must admit I am feeling a little bit smug right now. We have just got the kids down to bed and the outlaws have just left after an 8 hour stay. Despite hurting my back yesterday followed by a bad nights sleep due to back pain, I can confirm I have not shouted at / killed anyone.

sammyjo90

Good for you! 8hours..thats a long ass visit!


Dad has invented up a cold so he cant go visit the in laws tomorrow and has spent the entire day sighing.
He is now having an argument with my sister about ibuprofen.


Merry Christmas everybody!

FalconGirl

There'll be one shortly if the granny doesn't get Daniel O'Donnell off the telly. Third portion today of this muck and we're well out in the schticks so no escape.

scwazrh

sammyjo90 wrote: »

Dad has invented up a cold so he cant go visit the in laws tomorrow and has spent the entire day sighing.

Classic Dad move!!

razorblunt

FalconGirl wrote: »

There'll be one shortly if the granny doesn't get Daniel O'Donnell off the telly. Third portion today of this muck and we're well out in the schticks so no escape.

DanielODonnell wrote: »

The toilet is simmering after my arse exploded in it, yank candy doesn't agree with me

Hold tight. He's not doing too well right now.

Dan Chipowski

Dan Chipowski wrote: »

It's a day to grin and bear it for the sake of relative peace and harmony!

Yeah- can't understand anyone that can't manage themselves one day a year. And even if it were impossible, then stay away.

Gaygooner

My little brother is a dick and my little sister is a curt little madam! But my cats love me

fleet_admiral

An argument free day...so far

RayM

Apart from a couple of controversial moments involving wholly dishonest cracker-pulling methods, things passed off very peacefully here.

Wanderer78

RayM wrote: »

Apart from a couple of controversial moments involving wholly dishonest cracker-pulling methods, things passed off very peacefully here.

same issues here. some cheaters in this place!

NachoBusiness

All was going well until Brendan O'Connor's Pingate was brought up. Oh be the holy.

I saved the day by asking everyone had they seen the Ronnie Pickering video (laughs were had).

I should qualify for a job with the UN peace keepers after today.

PucaMama

Nice to know I'm not the only one in a war zone for Christmas. Can't wait to go back to mine.

Graces7

Read a few of these posts with mouth open then started laughing! And folk think it hard to be alone? But when I had close family we never behaved like this! Irish custom? Just called extended family in Canada. They expected of all things business guests for a meal at 2.30. They arrived at 7 pm..Nothing can be said as we need the contracts for our humanitarian work... I did swear on the phone as she couldn't. Maybe I should start a retreat centre here in Kerry for harassed family! But no alcohol!

dollyk

Broke all tradition this year:D
Told older married kids not to bother running around with the grandkids
This year, Stephens day will do for visits.
Told M.I.L. to come for dinner when ever it suits.
Had dinner cooked by 11, me and daughter had dinner
watching gone with the wind.
Husband up after night shift, had dinner at 3
M.I.L came at 4 and had hers.
Totally relaxed and stress free.
Might not suit everyone but worked for us. Happy xmas.

Annasopra

I got a box and a blowtorch as Christmas presents.

NachoBusiness

Things went from bad to worse in the end.

I was lost in some mindless Christmas TV and suddenly realised WWIII was breaking out all around me. Someone asked were they sure that they wanted to go for a meal today, the other person asked, 'What was that supposed to mean?' and they said, 'No, just asking of you were sure'. They returned with, 'Well, if you don't want to go then why not just say?'. 'That's not what I meant' was offered. 'Yeah right was the reply' and followed with a 'Sure it's obvious you don't fcuking want to go, why not say it, same as always, how come when x is home the fcuking world revolves around them but.." slammed doors, tears, a dozen historical cans of worms opened. This row will simmer now for the whole bloody year, or more. Spent the last hour in John Hume mode trying to get people to just let it go but all are digging in the heels and some seeing if earlier flights can be purchased. Alcohol, or the inability to handle it, partially to blame as ever.

..and I still didn't even get to see the end of celebrity juice.