Derrik Draven Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I know that Christmas/Thanksgiving/New Years, are the times that everyone shares with families and friends but, I have the feeling that there are quite a few people "out there" that really don't have anyone to be with during these family times. I'm almost there myself. No mother, no brothers, no sisters, no grandparents, no kids, no wife. My father is 85; doing quite well for 85 (hope it's genetic!), but I won't have too many more even with him. For some time now, Christmas for me has just simply been another day of the week. It is depressing. I guess it's the one major drawback of being a surprise birth into an old family. Just thought some of our other members that find themselves alone on the holidays, might want to post here so they know that they're not the only ones that are alone. :bok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'm sorry to hear you'll be alone. Let me say that anyone who would like to spend Christmas with my family is welcome to contact me (south central PA, very close to Maryland). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 For some time now, Christmas for me has just simply been another day of the week. Working retail for the past 14 years makes me identify with that statement. You kind of loose any of that "Christmas spirit" when working so many hours throughout the holidays. Everything just kind of passes you by. BTW, Robot Monkey - The Onion avatar is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Yeah, kudos on that Avatar. Sweet ass idea man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Sorry to hear that your alone as well. There are no friends or co-workers that you can spend the holidays with? Yeah, kudos on that Avatar. Sweet ass idea man! Ok, I have no idea who that Avatar is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 The guy in my avatar is one of the stick photos the Onion always uses for their "American Voices" feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrik Draven Posted December 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Unfortunately, working for the airlines means a 24/7 operation. Lots of friends but, we're spread all over the different shifts and off days. The few guys on my off days all have families. Since I just live in Cincinnati but, I'm not actually from here means that any family (cousins) I do have, are not here. Getting used to it. Still sucks but, we all eventually get used to just about anything. Was just curious if any of our members were in a similar boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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