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Democracy that follows the rules she wrote? We can't allow that....

oh no! I'm so sorry. hugs

meanwhile we have people trying to convince us that paying $25,000 /year for private family insurance that doesn't kick in until after you have spent $10,000 on medical bills, where the plan denies coverage of most claims, would somehow be a better system.

That's a sign that youre doing it correctly. You should also bleed on it slightly and have spare parts left over.

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Youre having a bad day when.....

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Oh no!! The trucks!!!

Fotg believe that the entire peninsula is their personal property and they are offended when anyone uses it for any purpose.

They could just use the MAJOR HUGE essential traffic street of Morris that under no circumstances can we obstruct in any way. 🤣

Oh wait, they dont know where it is.

A brokwn clock is right twice a day. Pierre is against everything, every time, no matter what it is. He's a broken vote and will occasionally be right too

Mine tried to reprogram a website so...

The beach pic is really nice!

The work ethic to be an astronaut includes a pension plan, medical plan, years of commitment from the company into your growth, job stability, long term contracts, 20% of staff isnt laid off each quarter, pay is high enough they dont need 2nd /3rd/gig jobs on the side, etc, etc

Ok, fine, ill go with that if they agree There is no Alberta oil. Its Canada's oil and profits should be distributed equally.

One day i will learn not to rub my eyes after chopping hot peppers.

Today was not that day

That's not a dish anyone should take anywhere without prior clearance. Lol

Well... it is appropriate to turn your nose up at Broccoli salad under any circumstances. 😅

In the north of Europe food was more scarce, feasts were fewer and and more formal. Frequently displays of wealth for important events. Guests were more subordinate and it was an insult to offer to contribute. Often the guests were poor villagers that didn't have the ability to contribute.

This may help too. Its an actual historical divide that came both from the abundance of food and hierarchical status.

In the south of Europe food was plentiful so meals were more frequent, less formal, and the guests had obligations to contribute.

This is also WAY easier than trying to coordinate a potluck. Results in a much more coordinated menu with less effort. If someone wants a specific dish the ingredients are added to the list and they just volunteered to cook it. 😅

Granted this is "friendsgiving" - a shared meal with friends. It isnt a hosted meal with "guests". Best for a regular group rotation.

Splitting bill takes the pressure off too, someone can do $7 spaghetti night, or tacos, or $20 Thanksgiving, or $50 lobsters. Takes the competition and jealousy away that you did expensive lobsters and I did cheap tacos. Etc.

Everyone also takes leftovers. And the end there is a clean kitchen, full happy bellies, the laughter of a day spent together, and nobody did too much of the work.

Its great for Friday night suppers where we meet at the grocery store to decide what we want, or for big elaborate meals.

Everyone comes over early to cook, enjoy time together, walk the dogs, etc. We cook together and relax. And then eat.

Anyone that didn't cook cleans up.

The food host then divides the bill, so everyone owes $12, or $20, or $50. Whatever (will come back to this)

6) is one I love. We have a group that does this from small meals to big meals. For big meals one person is the "house" host and another is the "food" host.

The house host cleans and gets ready, starts the turkey.

The food host does the menu and shopping.

1,3,3 be specific - a lovely red would go well with this. I was thinking *desert* from *place* would be a great finish, etc.

5 may be the hardest, especially if there are frequently new people.

Well, it is impacting you so it is your problem not just theirs (my semantics may be off, take my meaning here).

There are easy options to give them

1) wine
2)desert
3) donation to a charity
4) its their turn next
5) try to make them believe you that you dont want anything
6) friendsgiving

Let me take a step back. Are you asking for advice or just a saf space to vent?

Guests arent saying "what can we bring". They are saying "we really appreciate this and would like a way to say thank you"

They fell off the face of the planet 2 years before the election. All that was left of them was a misinformation peddling conservative stooge.

Agree. They dont know what you have or need and want to be helpful. Plan for them to being wine or snacks or dessert and let them know.

Everyone wins