Alone for the Rona-Holidays thread of dominance.

[MissingInAction 25191]

I cant be the only one having to spend their holiday time off alone due to the rona.

Thought I'd start this as a combination support group and sharing how we are keeping our sanity.

Without work to enforce at least some routine it could get tough.

I actually decorated my whole place like a dept store just to make the place look different. Makes me smile when I walk by all the lights I put up while they blaze into the night.

[Humpy 112]

Beer is the answer and cook some good food and follow this site.

[Telegraph_it 3359]

I wish I was spending it alone. I could get started early on my advent beer calendar. 

[Zepol87 9191]

I am not but only my sister and mom will be around and they like to drink like I do so we will be alright. Actually typing that out I might send gf to them so I can fucking chill solo

[Parliament 14316]

OP is one lucky mofo.

[AUS-97HORN 11824]

checking in.

original plans tossed due to the vid.  bought a 24 pack of the high quality Miller Lite, lots of liquor, and  a small turkey breast to cook on turkey day.  My 2 faithless canine companions will be quite excited to eat any provided bird leftovers

[Js1 85582]

Will also just be me and the dog. Can’t wait 

[Heisenberg 162]

Chilling solo.  I turned down an invitation to a superspreader event 3 of my cousins and their families are having over at my recently departed aunt's house.  I will go for a motorcycle ride and cook a steak for dinner.

[Deej 76930]

Will be just me and my three dogs, plus three extra dogs I'm sitting. Should be fun. 

[Paper_jam 831]

My plan is beer, pizza and football.

 

[Sleep off ugly 279]

The holidays I spent by myself became kinda of cool, melancholy and reflective times. Hope it’s the same for y’all. Happy Thanksgiving.

[MissingInAction 25191]

Woke up with a chub, started cooking beef ribs.

[bernorange 8365]

Happy Thanksgiving, assholes.

Yesterday I tortured my teenage son while we in the car running an errand.  I started with the whole "Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?  What is the holiday for?" interrogation and sermon.  15-20 minutes of discussion on life perspective and a very light touch on history.  I enjoy doing this with the kids every year.  My son let out an audible groan this year as we started.  It was fantastic.

 

[SDG 3319]

19 hours ago, Paper_jam said:

My plan is beer, pizza and football.

 

At my local watering hole enjoying a cold one and the day off work.  My parents are close to 80 so I didn't want to take my diseased self anywhere near them.   

[Dewey 3294]

 

[SDG 3319]

1 hour ago, Dewey said:

 

I ate TBell while drunk last night so close to home...

[Grade of D as in David 13253]

Just finished the family zoom call. Now to fire up the pax. Greatest Thanksgiving ever.

[Js1 85582]

Looks like Christmas is round 2 of alone at the rona-days

[MissingInAction 25191]

8 hours ago, Js1 said:

Looks like Christmas is round 2 of alone at the rona-days

Yep. Considering a week at Padre Island Nat. Seashore 

[brakeman 28429]

 

[Hook1997 5402]

Other then going to my brother and his family’s for Christmas Eve dinner I’m on the alone train.  Parents, other sibling, aunts and uncles all canceled our big Christmas or unable to attend.  Booked a hotel downtown Austin on Christmas night (cheapest night of the year for nice hotels DT btw) going to dinner at Wu Chow with a date but she has to work early the next day.  So then I’m going for some drinks at a friends bar and relax and have a good time.  @MissingInAction or any other solo surly’s if you want to grab a social distance drink Christmas night, I know of some outdoor bars with heat lamps I’m going to.

Edited December 24, 2020 by Hook1997

[Incredulity 11683]

Haven’t done any large gathering since onset of March lockdowns just small stuff here and there. We were planning on Christmas Eve with brother’s family and Christmas Day with inlaws.  Direct exposure to positive tests in both cases so nothing but the wife and kids.  Could be worse, but it’s noticeably different.

[Brothahorn 10087]

During my single days, I loved spending the holidays alone. Cook you something that you love, drink something that you love. Have a plan for your favorite time waster books, movies, tv shows, video games, whatever. Make the day all about you. It will not be the same as having family/friends but it doesn't have to be something miserable.

[Longboard Horn 40526]

I'm on alone train until later this evening. Currently at work. Good things about working on Christmas: 

1. Peace and quiet in the office

2. Pay is time and a half

3. I get a make up vacation day

[Hpara759 1780]

28 minutes ago, Longboard Horn said:

I'm on alone train until later this evening. Currently at work. Good things about working on Christmas: 

1. Peace and quiet in the office

2. Pay is time and a half

3. I get a make up vacation day

This guy gets it!

[Superhero 8845]

On 11/24/2020 at 4:47 PM, MissingInAction said:

I cant be the only one having to spend their holiday time off alone due to the rona.

Thought I'd start this as a combination support group and sharing how we are keeping our sanity.

Without work to enforce at least some routine it could get tough.

I actually decorated my whole place like a dept store just to make the place look different. Makes me smile when I walk by all the lights I put up while they blaze into the night.

[MissingInAction 25191]

13 hours ago, Superhero said:

I've got the German shepherd too.