Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:02 PM
Silent thread for those alone on Christmas eve.Last edited Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:02 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
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Author | Time | Post |
 Silent thread for those alone on Christmas eve. (Original post) |
Whovian | Dec 2012 | OP |
| virgogal | Dec 2012 | #1 | |
| NYC_SKP | Dec 2012 | #2 | |
| darkangel218 | Dec 2012 | #9 | |
| Divine Discontent | Dec 2012 | #14 | |
| NYC_SKP | Dec 2012 | #17 | |
| Divine Discontent | Dec 2012 | #48 | |
| NRaleighLiberal | Dec 2012 | #35 | |
| Divine Discontent | Dec 2012 | #47 | |
| ismnotwasm | Dec 2012 | #3 | |
| jwirr | Dec 2012 | #4 | |
| BigDemVoter | Dec 2012 | #5 | |
| LancetChick | Dec 2012 | #6 | |
| femmocrat | Dec 2012 | #34 | |
| LancetChick | Dec 2012 | #43 | |
| Ruby the Liberal | Dec 2012 | #7 | |
| NYC_SKP | Dec 2012 | #11 | |
| Ruby the Liberal | Dec 2012 | #20 | |
| darkangel218 | Dec 2012 | #8 | |
| NYC_SKP | Dec 2012 | #13 | |
| amerikat | Dec 2012 | #51 | |
| Divine Discontent | Dec 2012 | #15 | |
| fleur-de-lisa | Dec 2012 | #10 | |
| rhett o rick | Dec 2012 | #12 | |
| dhol82 | Dec 2012 | #16 | |
| breathe peace | Dec 2012 | #19 | |
| A HERETIC I AM | Dec 2012 | #18 | |
| Ruby the Liberal | Dec 2012 | #21 | |
| A HERETIC I AM | Dec 2012 | #27 | |
| KatyaR | Dec 2012 | #22 | |
| R. Daneel Olivaw | Dec 2012 | #23 | |
| Elmergantry | Dec 2012 | #24 | |
| A HERETIC I AM | Dec 2012 | #29 | |
| BlancheSplanchnik | Dec 2012 | #50 | |
| Elmergantry | Dec 2012 | #62 | |
| Elmergantry | Dec 2012 | #61 | |
| femmocrat | Dec 2012 | #36 | |
| Elmergantry | Dec 2012 | #60 | |
| Ter | Dec 2012 | #25 | |
| roody | Dec 2012 | #26 | |
| w8liftinglady | Dec 2012 | #28 | |
| freshwest | Dec 2012 | #31 | |
| daleanime | Dec 2012 | #30 | |
| Grey | Dec 2012 | #32 | |
| ChazInAz | Dec 2012 | #33 | |
| femmocrat | Dec 2012 | #37 | |
| Ruby the Liberal | Dec 2012 | #63 | |
| LTR | Dec 2012 | #38 | |
| dembotoz | Dec 2012 | #39 | |
| HipChick | Dec 2012 | #40 | |
| Disconnect | Dec 2012 | #41 | |
| Whovian | Dec 2012 | #42 | |
| TDale313 | Dec 2012 | #54 | |
| renate | Dec 2012 | #58 | |
| JI7 | Dec 2012 | #44 | |
| taxpayer2000 | Dec 2012 | #45 | |
| northoftheborder | Dec 2012 | #46 | |
| doc03 | Dec 2012 | #49 | |
| 2naSalit | Dec 2012 | #53 | |
| onestepforward | Dec 2012 | #52 | |
| TDale313 | Dec 2012 | #55 | |
| entanglement | Dec 2012 | #57 | |
| entanglement | Dec 2012 | #56 | |
| amandabeech | Dec 2012 | #59 |
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:03 PM
1. I'm alone by choice. Tomorrow will be chaos.
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:03 PM
NYC_SKP (48,728 posts)
2. You're never alone at the DU.
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Here:
Be safe, take care, and know that this is a wonderful world and a wonderful time!  |
Response to NYC_SKP (Reply #2)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:41 PM
14. +2! I have spent plenty holidays alone. Sometimes it's not easy. We always have friends here.
Response to Divine Discontent (Reply #14)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:03 PM
NYC_SKP (48,728 posts)
17. Oh DD, how great to have you here!
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I am with dog, and waiting for SO who has here share of family things.
Tough year on my end the the folks in a home but as you indicate, how much lonelier would it be without the DU! First time every, I have actual physical holiday cards from DU members, I'm delighted. If interested, I'd love to add you to my holiday contacts list. Send a PM if interested! |
Response to NYC_SKP (Reply #17)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 10:34 PM
48. my version of a pet is a betta fish! he isn't too hard to maintain and comes up and wiggles at me
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when I get close and stare in at him. I know how it's hard to have a parent in a home. My dad was in one when he was going through Alzheimer's back about 6 yrs ago. It's not easy to see them be kinda confused as to why they're there, and not going with you. Life is hard, but I know he's in a better place now. As we know, you gotta tell people you love them when you can. I am at ease about him, whereas my brother's who were closer to him aren't. They didn't get to say goodbye the way I did, and he told me he loved me, which was something he never really said before he got sick.
I hope you had a good time when you saw your folks last. I understand, it's tough. But bringing a smile and yourself is a light to them, I'm sure.
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Response to Divine Discontent (Reply #14)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:40 PM
NRaleighLiberal (28,577 posts)
35. Hey DD! Merry Christmas to you!
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Response to NRaleighLiberal (Reply #35)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 10:20 PM
47. Hello NRL! Hey buddy, Merry Christmas to you!
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thank you for the greeting. Lifting up a drink in your honor, have a great evening.
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Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:13 PM
jwirr (20,905 posts)
4. Alone because my grandson is with his wife's family. I am taking the opportunity to completely
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:16 PM
5. Sorry to break silence, but some are alone by CHOICE! :)
Response to LancetChick (Reply #6)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:40 PM
femmocrat (13,937 posts)
34. Welcome to DU, LancetChick!
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I'm happy that your power is back on. We have been there many times and each time when it comes back on it's like the greatest relief in the world!
Enjoy your holiday with your family! |
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:22 PM
7. Already heard the guilt trip, but missing the Eve dinner by choice
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Just did 6 back to back 55-60 hour weeks, working 6 days a week, and came down with some cold/flu thing on Friday that is kicking my ass from here to Albany. Can barely speak above a whisper and feel like I have been beaten.
I'll go tomorrow (and my sister is bringing me food later tonight), but I feel like a million bucks here in my yoga pants crashed on my couch in front of the fire. Thrilled to be here hanging out with you fine folks rather than out in the snow. |
Response to Ruby the Liberal (Reply #7)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:33 PM
NYC_SKP (48,728 posts)
11. NO SHIT RUBY!!!!
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I got shit to do tomorrow, and halelooooyaaaah, nobody barking up my goddam tree tonight.
Except this dog who needs a home and no you can't have her! |
Response to NYC_SKP (Reply #11)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:13 PM
20. Sometimes alone + rest is just what the body needs.
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The mind can catch up tomorrow.
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Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:28 PM
darkangel218 (4,325 posts)
8. Im alone but i have my fav blankie :)
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And ill be at work in an hour.
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Response to darkangel218 (Reply #8)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:35 PM
NYC_SKP (48,728 posts)
13. Well, so much for the "silent" part of the thread!
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PARTAY!
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Response to NYC_SKP (Reply #13)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 01:33 AM
amerikat (4,153 posts)
51. Best Christmas present
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:31 PM
fleur-de-lisa (1,598 posts)
10. Spent today with my mother about 90 miles away from where I live . . .
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:45 PM
16. what do mean by alone?
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geeze, i am really happy right now, alone, sitting at the computer, getting ready to watch a movie (one of the bourne things) and have no problem with any of this.
tomorrow, i will meet a friend and her boyfriend for a lovely dim sum lunch and then go do a walking tour of the lower east side of new york. don't know how anybody could even think that i did not have a full life. tomorrow will be on the phone with family from distant parts of the country. that is a good thing. don't need the bunch of relatives thing to make my life complete. my life is happy. hell - I'VE GOT MY DOG!!!!!!!!! what more does one need?  |
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:05 PM
A HERETIC I AM (10,228 posts)
18. Ummmm...I'm alone and a silent thread seems sorta redundant.
Response to A HERETIC I AM (Reply #18)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:17 PM
21. Raising a glass to you now, AHIA
Mine is half nyquil, but I topped it off with some yeagermeister from the freezer. Because holidays. |
Response to Ruby the Liberal (Reply #21)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:24 PM
A HERETIC I AM (10,228 posts)
27. Hmmmm....Yeager & Nyquil.....
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Seems to trump Beer & liquorless Eggnogg!
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Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:36 PM
KatyaR (2,634 posts)
22. Alone's not so bad....
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I always have a couple of offers for the holidays, but I never take them up. I'm perfectly happy to be at home, just me and the dog. Tonight we're watching old TV shows and waiting for the blizzard that's supposed to hit with artic temps tomorrow. I have nowhere to go until Thursday, and then I'm done again until Jan 2. Perfect holidays!
Merry Holiday of Your Choice!  |
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:01 PM
23. My wife and daughter flew to Chicago to see my inlaws.
Response to Elmergantry (Reply #24)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:29 PM
A HERETIC I AM (10,228 posts)
29. Welcome to DU.
Response to A HERETIC I AM (Reply #29)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 12:45 AM
BlancheSplanchnik (7,695 posts)
50. yes, the promise contained in the Universal rhythm and the return of the sun
Response to BlancheSplanchnik (Reply #50)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 06:36 PM
62. May you be blessed too :) (NT)
Response to Elmergantry (Reply #24)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:41 PM
femmocrat (13,937 posts)
36. Welcome to DU, Elmergantry.
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Wishing you a very joyous Christmas.
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Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:16 PM
25. Alone because whenever I am seeing someone, it never works out
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:18 PM
roody (7,489 posts)
26. Alone and savoring it.
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:26 PM
w8liftinglady (23,014 posts)
28. Hey,Hugs...
Response to w8liftinglady (Reply #28)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:36 PM
freshwest (31,279 posts)
31. Reminds me, I have a lot of movies I converted to watch. Guilty pleasures, all.
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Hope your interview went as we hoped, your head isn't hurting much, and I'm taking this moment to tell you how much I appreciated your activism and stories this year. If you do get some snow tonight or tomorrow, I hope you enjoy it very much.
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Response to ChazInAz (Reply #33)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:44 PM
femmocrat (13,937 posts)
37. A peaceful Christmas Eve to you, Chaz.
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And to all those who are missing loved ones at this time of year.
I hope you have a great day with your family tomorrow. |
Response to ChazInAz (Reply #33)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 07:30 PM
63. Savannah cat?
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LOVE them!
 You must post pics of both when you have a minute.
Pretty much any cat will look like a Munchkin next to a Savannah - even my oversized Bengal is dwarfed by most. 
Hope you had a great Mexican-food-themed day! |
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:50 PM
38. LA LA LA LA LA LA LA!
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Sorry, thought I'd make some noise so nobody feels alone.
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Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:55 PM
40. Alone with my toys...
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Mac Pro
IPad 2 Ipod Mini Ipad Iphone 5 People suck...who needs them? We are one big happy Apple family..  It will be like that for Xmas Day too, I might take them out to the local Chinese Buffet, they have Free Wi-Fi.. |
Response to Disconnect (Reply #41)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 01:55 AM
TDale313 (1,310 posts)
54. So sorry for your loss.
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You're in my thoughts. |
Response to Disconnect (Reply #41)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 02:10 AM
58. oh no... I am so very sorry
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That must have been horrific. I cannot even begin to imagine the tiniest speck of your pain.
Words fail me completely. I am so sorry. |
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:59 PM
JI7 (40,054 posts)
44. i prefer to be alone or with a few people
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 10:11 PM
northoftheborder (3,434 posts)
46. Alone but not lonely!
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 12:36 AM
49. Thanks but I don't mind being alone, what bothers me is when
Response to doc03 (Reply #49)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 01:44 AM
53. I traveled alone for over twenty years
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because I was a truck driver. It was actually rather nice to be out there with very few other vehicles around, and there were always other "drivers" to talk to so it wasn't completely "alone" though there was nobody in my vehicle with me. I didn't have that sympathy issue and I could stop when I wanted. Back then we didn't have cell phones, just the CB radio. But it was a chosen solitude, I had time to think and dream all while I was doing my job.
Most people seem to have a need for company but not everyone. There were a few times when I felt a little lonely but I got over it without much trouble. For those who do have that desire to be in the company of others or who miss someone who has passed, I wish you strength and a peaceful heart into which joy can find its way. I've been through a lot of personal hardship in my life but for me it made me find what I need in being alone. Peace and comfort to all...  |
Response to Whovian (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 01:35 AM
onestepforward (3,087 posts)
52. Hugs and well wishes to anyone who needs them
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and I'll take a few myself...
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Response to onestepforward (Reply #52)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 01:58 AM
TDale313 (1,310 posts)
55. Adding mine.
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Response to Whovian (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 02:15 AM
59. At home recovering from bronchitis.
