So I guess many of us did some cooking yesterday.  Or at least reaped the benefits of someone else doing it.

Me myself?  I cooked.  And I know some of the rest of you did as well based upon our Thanksgiving Eve open thread discussions.

I enjoy cooking.  Very much.  I especially enjoy cooking when the weather turns cold.  Doing the cooking on Thanksgiving has always just been kind of a bonus.  Honestly, I don’t know why that is, but I just enjoy it even more on Thanksgiving.  Though this year I did cut back somewhat.  Both in the amount of food (only a 15+ lb bird this year) and the number of freeloading (and in some cases also racist) family members permitted to attend.

No shit, I had to tell some of them to stay the hell home this year.

Why did I do this?  Several reasons, actually.  But it all boils down to the fact that they suck and neither they, nor their kids, are allowed here all at the same time anymore.  And the problem there is that if you make some stay home, you have to make them all stay home.  Because they’re all petty passive-aggressive shit bags who all want to feel like they’re more special/loved than the rest.  I am not exaggerating.

I’ve had it with the family politics crap.  It was fine when they were kids.  That’s what kids do.  Now they’re adults, it’s time to act like it.  But they never will.

And I really do hate it for their kids because it’s not the kids’ faults that they’re growing up to be the exact same way.  Because they’re not being taught any better.  But all of them in my house at the same time, tearing shit up etc., unchecked?  Nope.  That’s over.

Then calling me a day or two before Thanksgiving asking me if you can bring your friends AND in some cases THEIR family members?  Ummmm….over.

Come in my house and you and your kids all go apeshit and fuck shit up?  Then when I point it out to you, you try to make me out to be the bad guy?  Yep, over.

You want to call me when you need something (usually money) or want to come over and freeload, but I don’t hear from you otherwise?  Yep, that’s over too.

And then even this year, you call a coupla days before Thanksgiving and ask…  “Are you really not cooking Thanksgiving this year?”

Well dearies, I never said I wasn’t cooking.  I said you weren’t allowed to come here.  There’s a difference.

Anywhoooooo….

But I did cook, and for the first time in years I really enjoyed it because I didn’t have to worry about all of the extraneous bullshit.  Family sucks.  Mine does, at least.  And from now on they can suck somewhere else.

The food was good.  The lack of people in the house was better.

But I’ll tell you one damned thing.  I didn’t make this…..

And if they think I’m being a dick now, just wait ’til Christmas.  Their kids have been bought for already.  They have not.  And probably won’t be.

Uncle tWBS has had it.

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Wow tWBS Is A Huge Dick, Huh?

Yes.  Yes I am.  Just ask anyone who has ever met me.  But there is a method to my madness.

It’s very interesting to me how quickly people who allegedly “love” you seem to turn tail and run as soon as things get difficult; or more commonly, when they are no longer getting what they think they are entitled to from you.

That’s a funny word, btw.  “Entitled”.

But let’s leave that alone for now and try to save this, if we can.

/deep breath

There really are many things (and at least  one or two people) for which/whom I am very  thankful.  We don’t need to go into all of them here.  But I am gonna tell you one.

I’m thankful for all of you fine DFO’ers.  No shit.  Every last one of you.

I’ve never met a better group of degenerates in my life.  We’ve all got our quirks, no doubt.  Some days, though thankfully only rarely, we end up figuratively at one another’s throats.

But underneath all of that is a love and respect I’ve rarely if ever experienced elsewhere.  That’s pretty special I think.

THAT’S  family.  Genetics?  Meh.

Personally, I’ve had a somewhat difficult past year or two.  In a few different ways, actually.  But every time I needed even just a shoulder or an ear, one or another of you has always been there.  Unconditionally.  Without judgement.

THAT’S  family.

Every week, when I wrap up TGISF with “Love ya’s”, it very well might sound insignificant.  Perhaps even flippant.  To some of you, at least.  But I promise you, it is not.

You are the best group of assholes I’ve ever been associated with.

Bar none.

And trust me, I know from “assholes”.

(ok, that just sounded wrong…let’s move on)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmAtwvZYTe8

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Sports Which Will Not Save You From L-Tryptophan

NFL

So those were some good games yesterday, huh?

/ducks rotten fruit

First, the Norsemen sailed into the Motor City and plundered.  The big kitties tried valiantly for the comeback win, but Case Keenum was Thielen it  (yes I stole that joke from one of yesterday’s commentists but I’m drunk now and can’t remember who…feel free to take your credit in the comments below).  Rudolph also showed up a month early.  30-23 Final.

Next, the Rivers flowed thru Dallas.  The Shitty Clippers made Jerry’s World their own as Philip Rivers threw for 434 yds and 3 passing scores against zero picks.  If you started Rivers or Keenan Allen on your FF roster, you are probably happy today.  If you have Dak, you’re probably not.  28-6 Final.

Finally, the game of the day.  If you hate football, that is.  Wow this one was difficult to watch.  The Redacteds had a surprisingly difficult time with them Fighten’ Eli’s, but at least Crowder came to play and Cousins had just enough left in the tank in the 4th.  Honestly, by the time the Redacteds pulled away late, I was barely paying attention.   20-10 Final.

Sunday/Monday Schedule

NHL

With the short week and the frigging holiday stuff, I’ve watched not one minute of hockey this week.  Lucky for you though, because now you won’t have to hear me talk about it.  None of ’em played yesterday anyway.  Lazy assholes.  Only one national game today and it’ll be over by the time you read this:

• Tampa Bay @ Washington – 5:00pmEST – TV: NHLN

Full Schedule

NBA

These lazy assholes also didn’t play yesterday.  Meh, I didn’t even notice.

Tonight:

• Charlotte @ Cleveland – 8:00pmEST – TV: NBATV
• Chicago @ Golden State – 10:30pmEST- TV: NBATV

Full Schedule

NCAA Football

King Hippo has you covered here already.

But here’s the full schedule for Today/Saturday.

NCAA Basketball

Lotsa holiday tourneys to be ignored.  Some surprises (NC State takes down #2 ‘Zona), and some not so much (N. Iowa takes down NC State).  And you guys wonder why teh Hippo and meself are insane?  Oh, you weren’t wondering?  Tough but fair.

Anywhooooo….

Today/Tonight

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Sexy Girls Cooking

Who’s eligible?  Well, if she’s cooking, or even just obviously in a kitchen, she’s eligible.

I MAKE THE RULES SHUT UP!!!!!

Enjoy….

Dammit Sara Jean!!!  Every time you and your friends come over I end up having to scrub all of you down.

No, I’m not complaining.  I’ll get the hose (giggity).

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Those Dishes Ain’t Gonna Wash Themselves, Hon

Oh, never mind.  Sorry.  You’re doing fine.  I’ll just be over here in the corner watching.

What??????  You’re not wearing pants either!!!!!!!!

DON’T YOU LOOK AT ME!!!!!!!!!!!

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When Next We Meet

Next week’s TGISF will be coming to you live(ish) from the other side of the country.  Almost.

For the first time in far too long I’ll again be on Pacific Time.  Wooooo!!!!

And I’ll need to be aware of that so I don’t post TGISF three hours late while drunk and high (legally this time).  Wooooo!!!!

I’ve yet to decide what TGISF will entail precisely next week, but I’ll be on location, live(ish) from Fabulous Las Vegas.  Wooooo!!!!

Unless I find a reasonably priced hooker who is open to experimentation.  Then all bets are off and you might get nuthin’.  Wooooo!!!!

Or unless Low Commander  drops the restraining order.  (woo?)

I hope every one of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Regardless of how you chose to spend it.

Have a great weekend, folks.

Love ya’s.

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