JMan Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Hey just wanted to know how many other guys out there are alone this Christmas. As many of you know I moved to Arkansas in July and my girlfriends family all live in Wisconsin. She had talked about going back there for the Holidays. I got a new job about a month and a half ago and I was unable to get off of work, unfortunately its not just a quick drive down the road like the last few years. I really wanted to go because its my family you know. I guess I know that I have to miss Christmas with them this year but because I stayed and went to work maybe that will insure that I will be able to spend it with them next year either in Wisconsin or here in Arkansas. I guess I am just trying to find out if I am the only schmuck that stayed home to go to work and not be with family, or if you guys think that I made the right decision! Any comments welcome, whether they are against or for my decision, would just like to know. Thanks guys and hope that you all have a Merry Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I live by myself. I'm going to some friends' for dinner on Christmas day, but that's it. Otherwise it's me and the hounds, which is just fine. I've never really been into all the hooplah over Christmas anyway. Sock away some good movies, make a pitcher of margaritas, and have a ball! :D Merry Christmas! J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peebeep Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I'm self-employed, this year has been a nightmare. Work = bread + roof over our heads. No contest. But i do feel for families that are separated for whatever reason this rime of the year. One of our mates on another forum is a railway engineer and he will be away from home from tomorrow until the 30th, which is the next time his wife and kids get to see him. Keep in touch with everybody and you won't feel so bad. peebeep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) Hard to say if you've made the right decision as you are the only one who can truly determine that but I can tell you one thing, with the way things are nowadays on the employment front, making sure the job thing is taken care of is extremely important. Enjoy yourself this year and, before you know it, you'll get to do it all over again with the family next year. Merry Christmas! Rob Edited December 24, 2010 by TOPGUN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I know what you mean JMan. My girl lives in Russia... about 60 kilcks north of Moscow on the edge of the Moscow oblast... Of course with her being Russian she doesnt celebrate Christmas on the 25th like we do, she is more excited about New Year, which is their version of our Christmas (presents, family etc), but I still wish so much it was a quick drive away! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I'm batching it myself this year. I'm working a 12-day stretch right through the holidays (since I'm still the FNG at work, I get stuck with the crappiest hours.) Mandie's son is home on leave with the rest of her family in Terre Haute (300 miles south) and she hasn't seen her grandson since Memorial Day. Since I can't get away, I told her to go ahead and go by herself..she'll head down tomorrow and be back on Sunday. It bites, but we opened our presents to each other this evening, and she gave me the box set of "The Pacific" on Blue Ray, so I'll have something to keep me occupied. Being separated from loved ones at Christmas sucks, but not having anyone to spend it with at all is much worse. After my first marriage imploded in the early 90s, I was a total Scrooge. It was probably five years before I put up a tree or did anything for the holidays. I went to a few parties with friends, but was usually miserable watching all the "happy couples." New Years Eve parties were the worst, when it seemed like everybody was kissing at midnight except me. Merry Christmas! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dahut Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I spent many a holiday both ashore and on deployment aboard US NAVY ships. Not truly alone, of course, I was far from family. So I can relate to that. As for whether you did the right thing and stuck to the job for Xmas, well.... hard to say. You have a new job and need to stick to it. But its Christmas - long drive or not, you oughta make the effort unless forced to remain. Ive driven half way across the continent to spend a day with family. So it can be done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Well, being alone on Christmas sucks for some and for others it is simply another day. I am batching it myself until Sunday and we'll make it through! One of our cats has a heart condition and has to get medicine twice a day, our normal cat sitter is away for the Holiday, so I convinced my wife to go ahead to her parents without me. I also have a 10-15 page paper due for my World History course, as well as a 7-10 page paper due for my American Government course, so I'll use the time wisely (as if!). Anyway, for those that are winging it alone, just relax and enjoy the quiet. If you can, break out a kit and do your thing! Merry Christmas everyone! Rick P.S. the worst thing about not being at the In-Laws is that they are having prime rib, which I dearly love. Oh well, only a week until we have our annual NYE seafood feast, with Lobster casserole, Crab stuffed mushrooms & Shrimp Cocktail. That'll make up for missing the prime rib! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I'm not the one "alone" this year at Christmas,,,,,poor SWMBO has only me this year she just started a new job as a cook at the hospital, so she doesn't have vacation time yet, and being the newest in the kitchen, she has to work every day until Monday,,,,,but, people visiting loved ones in the hospital need to eat somewhere so, her lil grandsons will have to go without her this year, next year we'll make up for it by spending a week with them in Buffalo this year at least she can come home to her modeling nerd and I'll cook her up something for a Christmas dinner, unless she calls and tells me she has Turkey to bring home the good news for her is that the postman dropped off a package that says "to Gramma" on it,,,,,,so, she got some things from the 4 year old to open when she gets home here's hoping that you all make the best of this day Happy Holidays Rex, Anne, Leo,,,,,,and Spectre (the model guarding cat) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheHarleyMan2 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I been alone for quite sometime. To me holidays are just another day. Sure it would be nice to spend time with family. I do haev family but they in 1 state away and is probably the ONLY MOST DISFUNCTIONAL family there has ever been around. So holidays don't bother me anymore, I just chalk it up as everyone going nuts in the stores except me. But that is the cards I been dealt with,so i deal with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I been alone for quite sometime. To me holidays are just another day. Sure it would be nice to spend time with family. So holidays don't bother me anymore, I just chalk it up as everyone going nuts in the stores except me. But that is the cards I been dealt with,so i deal with it. How true is that ...+1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) "Being separated from loved ones at Christmas sucks, but not having anyone to spend it with at all is much worse". Been there. When my marriage collapsed suddenly 15 years ago, I spent my 1st Christmas alone ever. It was hell, I don't think I had a dry eye all day. Missed the kids and the fun we had, missed the warmth and the laughter, missed everthing. Don't think I ever got over that. It was easily the worst time of my life. So--for anyone out there, this year in that position---my heart goes out to you. I know how it feels. Just know this---it will end. If you are really as lucky as I was, after 5 years of this cold and horrible time, I met a wonderful woman. Christmas now is full of warmth, humour and love---I can only pray that you will find the same. Merry Christmas to you all my friends. Edited December 24, 2010 by Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomr Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I been alone for quite sometime. To me holidays are just another day. Sure it would be nice to spend time with family. I do haev family but they in 1 state away and is probably the ONLY MOST DISFUNCTIONAL family there has ever been around.So holidays don't bother me anymore, I just chalk it up as everyone going nuts in the stores except me. But that is the cards I been dealt with,so i deal with it. Same here! Only I think I may have you beat on the dysfunctional family! I used to go home (Ohio) for Christmas, and everytime I did, I'd remember why I left in the first place! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I'm working all night tonight and tomorrow.....and working solo for 10 hours to boot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Pretty sure my neighbors have left their youngest kid at home all by himself this year while they went on vacation. Should I call Child & Family Services? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Pretty sure my neighbors have left their youngest kid at home all by himself this year while they went on vacation. Should I call Child & Family Services? I can't believe that someone did that to their own child.. Yes I would call and make sure the kid was looked after so no harm comes to him/her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 All my family lives in Texas and my wifes parents and one of her brothers went to her other brothers house in New Jersey. My daughter is in Baghdad (her first Christmas away from home). So, we are left here in SC, just gonna wear sweats all day, watch movies, and broil some salmon for Christmas dinner. I coudn't get off work anyway. I hope everyone can have a happy Christmas no matter what your situation. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superjew Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 No but if I did have to spend xmas by myself, I got 16 cans of preban Four Loko to down, usually though, one is enough to make you black out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I can't believe that someone did that to their own child.. Yes I would call and make sure the kid was looked after so no harm comes to him/her. Worst part is, this is a really nice neighborhood that isn't gated, and you know how burglars like to target streets like these during the holidays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Pretty sure my neighbors have left their youngest kid at home all by himself this year while they went on vacation. Should I call Child & Family Services? Wow, about how old of a child is this ? I can't believe that someone did that to their own child.. Yes I would call and make sure the kid was looked after so no harm comes to him/her. Sage advice ... :) Worst part is, this is a really nice neighborhood that isn't gated, and you know how burglars like to target streets like these during the holidays. That or something happen at the home in general too ... You don't really want the "Gee, I should have said something ..." feelings come later if something bad were to happen ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superjew Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Wow, about how old of a child is this ? :) Sage advice ... That or something happen at the home in general too ... You don't really want the "Gee, I should have said something ..." feelings come later if something bad were to happen ... Gregg Um I think they're making references to the movie 'Home Alone' and a child is not actually left alone during Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Ho Malone ? an episode of Cheers ? Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) I spent 21 years in the USAF and 8 Christmas seasons of that overseas & away from my wife and kids. The other 13 years were with the wife and kids, but 2,000 miles or more away from her family and mine. Since I retired in 1984, I have spent every Christmas with my immediate family and sometimes that included parents, siblings etc. Yesterday and today were spent at our daughter's house with her husband and son. Our son, his wife & son were there yesterday, so we all celebrated Christmas a couple days early. I feel especially blessed to have both son and daughter plus their spouses and sons less than 80 miles away. The wife and I will soon celebrate our 47 anniversary and we are looking forward to that many more, so Life is good! Darwin Edited December 25, 2010 by yardbird78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I'm not spending the day alone; my elderly mother lives with me, but she has Alzeheimer's Disease so I do feel very alone this day. Her sister and her family were unable to accommodate a visit from us over the weekend. But yes, Darwin...Life Is Good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Trigger is the kid that was left alone okay ....? what did you do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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