Actually, I’m an anti-caroller but I needed a catchy title. (that’s right, the Ol’ bait and switch, oldest trick in the book) My ass is currently being kicked by a wickeder than normal cold, and I’ve had about all I can take. My wife, who gave it to me in the first place now has the nerve to blame me for getting her re-sick. It appears I’m never going to get rid of this thing....Never. And now, its conveniently turned into a sinus infection. I should be pretty cheery come Christmas morning!
Anyway, back to carolling. There is nothing more awkward than answering your door to a bunch of unknown people singing all off key while you have to stand there and endure it with a 100% fake smile of appreciation.
Kim seems to think its a nice gesture yet as soon as the doorbell rings, I’m left alone to suffer these obnoxious savages. And just as they're wrapping up the worst yet longest version of Jingle Bells ever belted in public, they ramp up into an even more annoying Noel. Three songs I had to stand on my porch and listen too, looking them in the eye from 5 feet away, my Christmas Spirit being sucked out of me faster with each verse. Not a soul around from my family to back me up. UGH. this was in Denver by the way and the roving pack of bad singers were my super religious neighbors and their 7 kids. All dress up like they should be at the church ice creme social, but accidentally knocked on my door instead.
The following year, I heard them singing at the poor bastards house next door so I quietly hid in the basement and ignored the doorbell. Kim apparently also heard them coming as I couldn’t find her or Dylan either. Fortunately they don’t feel so strongly about their intrusive tradition that they’ll just walk into your house and sing at you where your hiding, in my case, in the dark basement tucked in a cozy fetal position. I know its a nice gesture blah blah, I don’t like it. Back in the day it may have made sense, but back in the day I would have been just as introverted as I am now and would have thought the same thing. I have a fence around my house now, so I have options, either let the dogs out, or turn the hose on them. The fence buys me some time to weigh my options.
I hope everyone had a happy Winter Solstice!
Merry Christmas! (and happy holidays to all you in the PC crowd!)
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Thank You Colin and hope your cold gets better. Must be the time of the year we have colds too, so your are not suffering alone. Merry Christmas to your family and your PDC Relives that are at your place for the holidays. Love Always Aunt Linda and Family
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