I'm outtie
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tlynn78
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I'm outtie
I got roped into hosting a Home & Garden Party for my mom, so I'm leaving early so I can be ready. I tried the get-off-at-five and-rush-home-to-get-things-ready-before-6:30, but invariably someone shows up early to "help" so I'm outsmarting them this time and taking the afternoon off to prepare. Ha!
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sunflower
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I hate when people show up to "help"!
I routinely make sure I'm ready an hour early now, to prevent that. My mother is notorious, for some reason after me living in the same place for 6 years, she still can't remember how long it takes to get to my house, and she is always suprised at how fast she gets there!
I routinely make sure I'm ready an hour early now, to prevent that. My mother is notorious, for some reason after me living in the same place for 6 years, she still can't remember how long it takes to get to my house, and she is always suprised at how fast she gets there!
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tlynn78
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Me too, unless I ask them to. And don't bring a treat/dish/snack unless I ask you to. I'm not a control freak, not me. I just like my serving pieces to match and my planned menu to remain undisturbed. No controlling going on here, nope, no way.I hate when people show up to "help"!
t.
When reality requires approval, control replaces truth.
To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead. -Thomas Paine
You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire
To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead. -Thomas Paine
You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire
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SportsFan68
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Me too, except I happily accept all treats/dishes/snacks -- that means that my favorite can go back in the refrigerator and I don't have to share it! Mmmmmmmmmmmtreatsmmmmmmmmmmmmtlynn78 wrote:Me too, unless I ask them to. And don't bring a treat/dish/snack unless I ask you to. I'm not a control freak, not me. I just like my serving pieces to match and my planned menu to remain undisturbed. No controlling going on here, nope, no way.I hate when people show up to "help"!
t.
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peacock2121
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I agree with sprots. If someone brings something I don't want to serve - I don't. I save it for my own darn self.SportsFan68 wrote:Me too, except I happily accept all treats/dishes/snacks -- that means that my favorite can go back in the refrigerator and I don't have to share it! Mmmmmmmmmmmtreatsmmmmmmmmmmmmtlynn78 wrote:Me too, unless I ask them to. And don't bring a treat/dish/snack unless I ask you to. I'm not a control freak, not me. I just like my serving pieces to match and my planned menu to remain undisturbed. No controlling going on here, nope, no way.I hate when people show up to "help"!
t.
People who are picky about their stuff getting served get the message real fast.
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kayrharris
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I got an invitation to a baby shower that not only listed where the mom to be was registered but also included a card that said "bring your favorite dessert or horderve!
I was shocked. Who can't host a shower if all the guests bring the food?
I couldn't make it, but I sent a gift.
I was shocked. Who can't host a shower if all the guests bring the food?
I couldn't make it, but I sent a gift.
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BigDrawMan
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