I’m disappointed that Annie-Xmas hasn’t returned to us.
I also miss Annie. She posts from the library which I assume is closed.
I hope that’s it. Most libraries in NJ reopened though during the summer. But maybe she was being extra cautious.
Mincemeat pie hasn’t been in my mouth or on my mind for at least 26 years. It’s one of those triggering thoughts (in a good way) from my childhood days, visiting my grandparents and other relatives in England. Thanks for this. 
Dang. That’s a deal. An Irish friend of mine told me her recipe after ate her pie in delight. But she didn’t write it down. Probably a good thing as my thighs are big enough.
I’m feeling pretty down about Christmas this year.
The biggest disappointment is the lack of a job. I started a new, permanent position in February with a good, little company and their parent company decided to close down our division supposedly due to Covid, but more likely due to their taking tax advantage due to Covid.
This year, like last, I’m not buying my winter clothes in the Christmas sales (just like last year’s no job situation). My clothing is beginning to look as ragged as my hair.
No job also means no serious food treats which is hard on a foodie. I did splurge and buy flour and sugar so I’ll make a couple of treats for self.
Even as an introvert, I miss people. I miss family and friends and the hugs they give me. I miss sharing treats around the office.
For the first time in about five years of not putting up my Christmas decor, I really miss it. Instead, it is sitting in a friend’s garage since I moved 2-1/2 years ago. It’s too late for me to sell it for this year and raise some dosh (I have quite a stash and mean to sell some of it) and I don’t have the energy to put it up in my screened porch and worry that someone will break in to steal it.
The gray skies of late fall have given away to a couple of sunny, cold days and that I can be grateful for. Sunlight please!
My car starts, I am grateful. It has needed new tires for several months now and I find that I need to borrow the money for that. It’s embarrassing.
Despite all the downers though, I realize that I made it to age 60 and for someone who suffers depression, I don’t feel as bad as I have many years in the past. That’s something. Here’s to finding a new job for the new year!
This isn’t just a small disappointment, this is major. If you are willing, please PM me. I could help with winter clothes or food. Please let me help, it would make my holiday season better.
My live-in boyfriend and I both contracted COVID the week of Thanksgiving. I am just now feeling fully recovered. He is on Day 13 in the hospital with covid pneumonia. His situation has not changed from the first day he went into the hospital: not worse, but not better. He is on nearly 100% oxygen all the time. The doctor says he can’t sustain that indefinitely. COVID drugs, antibiotics, plasma infusions, nothing has made any difference. The doctor says he may have to go on a ventilator as a sort of Hail Mary play to force a change (hopefullly for the better, of course). But, not guarantees.
I’m not big on Christmas anyway, and have no family left to visit or celebrate with, but I was looking forward to us making and enjoying a nice dinner together. Neither one of us enjoyed Thanksgiving; we were just too sick. Now I’m just hoping he survives this. Time will tell. And it is awful to be so helpless, to know that I can only go along for the ride, not influence the outcome one bit. That’s beyond disappointing.
I am so sorry that you are going through this. Sending good thoughts that he shows some improvement soon.
I’ll be holding you both in the light. Take care of yourself, sleep, meals, touching base here.
That is much more than “disappointing”; I’m so sorry. It’s very difficult for both of you. Hang in there, and accept any help you are offered…
@jayrey, please know that we are thinking of you and sending prayers and healing thoughts your partner’s way. Mental hug to you.
jayrey, I hadn’t seen this post from you yet, about your troubles and the illness of your friend. I will remember you both in prayer. I myself was in the hospital from Thanksgiving to the following Saturday. No real danger, but the antibiotics had to be administered in house.
Here on the Dope we are a kind of family, we will be caring about you and your friend, and hoping for the best. Please keep us updated.