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Parties, parties, parties?

this is my nic — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:43:51 GMT

I'm getting depressed! Every host is selling items across the spectrum for all the parties we're going to. I'm going to one party which dh and I are hosting; no one dresses up. My family gets together for special meals during the holidays, but we don't get dressed up. Hopefully, everyone will wear clean t shirts! On Christmas morning my daughter does brunch for everyone and most of us wear our pj's.

Is everyone else booked solid between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day with parties?

Sigh.....

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Kachina624 — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:50:19 GMT

@this is my nic. Don't feel badly; you're going to more parties than I am.

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this is my nic — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:52:08 GMT

@Kachina624

If we lived closer you could come to my party! I'm in NC!

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haddon9 — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:53:12 GMT

I have a milestone birthday party to attend after Thanksgiving, but other than that nothing really. We used to go to a lot of parties when DH was working and our neighborhood was young (lots of neighbors would host holiday parties.)

Now however it's a small group for Thanksgiving and a large Christmas family gathering. I like to dress nicely but I still want to be comfortable even if others may be much more casual.

Not sure what we're doing for NYE.

The Q likes to sell a fantasy lifestyle for many. I find myself getting pulled into it sometimes....I have to snap out of it!

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Nonametoday — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:53:53 GMT

I have several club parties, church and Sunday School parties, parties at groups where I volunteer and then 3 family get-togethers but I will be dressing, most of the time, as if I am going to church, nothing more except for one and I will not be formal there, just long palazzo pants, a sequin top and velvet jacket, all of which I have had for years.

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ShowMe — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:54:03 GMT

@this is my nic......bet the hosts will be glad when the holiday shopping is done. And would bet $$$$ they don't go to very many parties.....just too tired after working so hard.

As for me, the only thing I have planned is going with my neighbor above me to her parent's for Thanksgiving dinner. That's it.....live a pretty sedate life.

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Mary Bailey — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:55:12 GMT

@this is my nicPJs are awesome

it's not the quanity of parties it's the Quality!

ENJOY!

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mom2four0418 — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:55:42 GMT

Same old stale sales schtick...

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grandma r — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:55:49 GMT

Parties????? At my age, spending time with my family is everything!!!! Nothing fancy, just being together and enjoying a meal.

I have never been part of grand social circle where elegant parties are the norm.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:56:16 GMT

The host talking about dressing for holiday parties is like them talking about going to the pumpkin patch or apple picking.........

it it is just sales chatter. Trust me FEW people dress to go anywhere...parties etc..... you are not missing the boat.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:56:48 GMT

@this is my nic wrote:
@Kachina624

If we lived closer you could come to my party! I'm in NC!

Thanks, @this is my nic. If I lived near NC, I might take you up on it.

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this is my nic — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:01:36 GMT

@Nonametoday

Wow! You are the kind of person the Q hosts are talking about!

Have fun and a wonderful Christmas!

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:04:06 GMT

Try not to compare your life to what someone who is trying sell you something says.

I don't mean this in a harsh way. We all have different circumstances.

You'll be so much happier.

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Daysdee — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:07:26 GMT

Christmas Eve here with family and that's it. We have a nice time. No other parties, luncheons, etc.

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Nonametoday — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:10:08 GMT

@this is my nic wrote:
@Nonametoday

Wow! You are the kind of person the Q hosts are talking about!

Have fun and a wonderful Christmas!

@this is my nic I promise you that I am not. These are just civic clubs and volunteer things that I belong to, church groups where I work for community, plus the family things.

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Ms tyrion2 — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:16:47 GMT

I'm hosting three gatherings. One already done this weekend. Two in December. There will also be some dinners out.

None are extremely dressy. Just festive casual. My life is pretty much a whirlwind for the rest of the year.

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hckynut — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:17:11 GMT

@this is my nic

Not a single party for me. Youngest in my family, no kids, no parties. My wife? Maybe 1 a year.

hckynut(john)

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RedTop — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:24:21 GMT

Party is not now, nor has it ever been in my vocabulary. Absolutely no interest in going to one, hosting one, or hearing about one.

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cherry — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:25:52 GMT

I can't think of anything worse

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manhattan1950 — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:36:10 GMT

I'm hosting a New Year's Eve party at my home. It will be catered. My guess is that most will wear casual clothing. I don't think anyone will be wearing dressy clothing, like palazzo pants, sequins, or velvet.