Thanksgiving 2021 Grievances Thread

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Anonymous wrote:My family that is hosting us has several members who are violently allergic to nuts. I know they can't do anything about it but I put nuts in so many things that I love to make and I'm sad we can't have any interesting desserts.

I can name 15 desserts that are "interesting" that don't include nut or nut extracts. You lack empathy if this even crossed your mind to type out. Nut allergies can be lethal, as in someone could DIE. Shut up and stay home with your "interesting" desserts.

My new grievance is nuts in desserts. BAN nuts in desserts. Especially brownies.

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Anonymous wrote:There is not going to be any 7-layer jello this year because Aunt Carol is going elsewhere, and I am bereft. I love that jello.

Ooh, do you have a recipe? I mean, I guess you don’t or you would make it.

I do know how to make it, but the layers have to be applied at 3-hour intervals so it's kind of a project.

This jello is so frustrating. I tried to carry on the tradition and just could not get it right. I applied the next layer too soon and got breakthrough or too late and they didn't stick together. I don't know what the secret is these old Aunties have mastered. I normally don't have problems following recipes.

I am glad we are not the only family who still has jello. Ours has no layers but is made with wine and lemon juice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm amazed by how many of you are deliberately endangering family members.

Each and every one of our small gathering are vaccinated. Bye.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm amazed by how many of you are deliberately endangering family members.

I assure you that if you were in my family, I'd be certain to protect you by never inviting you over for any reason.

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Anonymous wrote:How are people so passionate about jello and then scorn green bean casserole?

Both of these dishes sound horrid to me. I am appreciating my family and our taste buds.

[Anonymous]

I want to show my kid the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving movie but it only aired for one night on PBS for free and WETA didn’t air it (nor did they air the Charlie Brown Halloween like the
Other PBS stations). So now I have to sign up for another DUMB streaming service - Apple TV - to watch the blasted program and then remember to cancel it because paying for cable, Amazon, Hulu, HBO, and Disney Plus doesn’t get you the only stupid thing you want to watch!

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Anonymous wrote:There is not going to be any 7-layer jello this year because Aunt Carol is going elsewhere, and I am bereft. I love that jello.

Ooh, do you have a recipe? I mean, I guess you don’t or you would make it.

I do know how to make it, but the layers have to be applied at 3-hour intervals so it's kind of a project.

But I suppose you could do it over two days, right? Leave the 4-layer jello overnight and continue in the morning?

I think not because if too much time elapses the layers don't stick together and it will fall apart when you cut it.

Aah. Thanks.

Yep. It has to be the exact right amount of set, not too set but also not so soft that the incoming jello layer will disrupt it. It's kind of like nursing a new baby. I do 6, 9, 13, 3, 6, 9, and midnight.

Oof. I don’t blame the PP who doesn’t want to do this. That’s rather more a commitment than I want to make to Jell-O.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How are people so passionate about jello and then scorn green bean casserole?

I will defend the Wildly Unhealthy But It’s Once A Year So I Don’t Give A Crap often-scorned sweet potatoes dripping with marshmallows and brown sugar with my dying breath.

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Anonymous wrote:There is not going to be any 7-layer jello this year because Aunt Carol is going elsewhere, and I am bereft. I love that jello.

Ooh, do you have a recipe? I mean, I guess you don’t or you would make it.

I do know how to make it, but the layers have to be applied at 3-hour intervals so it's kind of a project.

This jello is so frustrating. I tried to carry on the tradition and just could not get it right. I applied the next layer too soon and got breakthrough or too late and they didn't stick together. I don't know what the secret is these old Aunties have mastered. I normally don't have problems following recipes.

I am glad we are not the only family who still has jello. Ours has no layers but is made with wine and lemon juice.

Our is called 7up salad. Lime Jello, nuts, lettuce and mayo. I am not kidding, we dare each other to eat it. Bertha keeps bringing it as if we're still in the Depression.

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Anonymous wrote:There is not going to be any 7-layer jello this year because Aunt Carol is going elsewhere, and I am bereft. I love that jello.

Ooh, do you have a recipe? I mean, I guess you don’t or you would make it.

I do know how to make it, but the layers have to be applied at 3-hour intervals so it's kind of a project.

This jello is so frustrating. I tried to carry on the tradition and just could not get it right. I applied the next layer too soon and got breakthrough or too late and they didn't stick together. I don't know what the secret is these old Aunties have mastered. I normally don't have problems following recipes.

I am glad we are not the only family who still has jello. Ours has no layers but is made with wine and lemon juice.

Our is called 7up salad. Lime Jello, nuts, lettuce and mayo. I am not kidding, we dare each other to eat it. Bertha keeps bringing it as if we're still in the Depression.

[Anonymous]

The real question- where are Aunt Carol and her jello salad going for Thanksgiving???

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Anonymous wrote:There is not going to be any 7-layer jello this year because Aunt Carol is going elsewhere, and I am bereft. I love that jello.

Ooh, do you have a recipe? I mean, I guess you don’t or you would make it.

I do know how to make it, but the layers have to be applied at 3-hour intervals so it's kind of a project.

This jello is so frustrating. I tried to carry on the tradition and just could not get it right. I applied the next layer too soon and got breakthrough or too late and they didn't stick together. I don't know what the secret is these old Aunties have mastered. I normally don't have problems following recipes.

I am glad we are not the only family who still has jello. Ours has no layers but is made with wine and lemon juice.

Our is called 7up salad. Lime Jello, nuts, lettuce and mayo. I am not kidding, we dare each other to eat it. Bertha keeps bringing it as if we're still in the Depression.

HOW can those things go together?

[Anonymous]

This week we’re trying to find a nursing home that will take my MIL who has severe dementia and is aggressive and combative. .

[Anonymous]

School is already out, we are not traveling nor hosting this year, I have to spend days fending off DS who wants electronic s (but has spent his limit) while also listening to teenagers running around and in the halls of our apartment building (they are a grade or two older than DS so he doesn’t want to join). They also scream and yell. Ugh! So much for a nice quiet week I was looking forward to.
Also now I crave a multi layer jello
I will take DS somewhere later on but he will complain he has to leave the house
Sometimes I hate my life. I was looking forward to sleeping in but now I want school back. I need to plan a getaway next time I guess

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My father passed away rather suddenly in August. It’s going to be hard enough to go through the holidays without him, so it’s extra depressing that instead of enjoying nice family time, my whole visit with my mom will be spent helping her with paperwork and fixing her computer issues and showing her how to use her new IPhone. She’ll ask for advice on financial situations, I’ll give it, and then she will disregard whatever I’ve said and will want to rehash the same issues with me in the future.

I love her and she’s been the most awesome mom my whole life, and I know that losing my dad, her best friend and helpmate, has been devastating for her, so I’m not mad about any of it, but I’m feeling sorry for myself that I can’t just enjoy Mom’s company.

I am your mom. We hate like hell asking you for help. We don’t have our beloved spouse to support us. I also will probably skip all 3 Thanksgiving invitations. I just don’t care.

I’m very sorry for your loss. You’ll always miss your spouse, but I hope you’ll feel like celebrating Thanksgiving next year.