Clint, That pisses me off as well. In many Spanish speaking countries it is "tradition" to agree to attend a function and then to just not show up because that is easier and more "socially correct" than apologizing, saying I'm sorry, or cancelling ahead of time. Especially after he had confirmed and behaved like a "normal" person, then just not show up. Wonder if you will hear from him? Is that what they call ghosting? Maybe he had a last minute panic attack and instead of a lovely time with you was hiding under the bed? Fondly, Michael
I dunno. And don’t really care if he’s hiding under a rock. When I’m mad, I’m furious. The audacity. As for those whose traditions include rudeness, man up or fuck off. I refuse to play with rude dudes. Cheers, Michael!
I agree entirely with your well-written diatribe. But to be PAINFULLY honest as we girls too often are, dahlink, you know what I'm going to say. My first thought was two of these no shows in as many weeks is kinda like pointing a finger back at a certain accomplished writer we follow. Do we need to "bone up" on our social skills? If somebody no-showed me like that, they'd go straight into the hamper do not pass go. Because, sweetie, where I spit, nothin ever grows again. 😉
Pain! PAIN…PAAAAAIIIIIIINNNN! You ain’t wrong, Richard. I just sent those two “friends” an official warning/notice that my time is not theirs to waste. If they do it again, I’m not even discussing it further. Next. As for newbies, they don’t get a warning. Just, “Bye, Felicia!” Thanks for bringing the pain, dear. Cheers!
Good suggestion, but I’m not further rewarding bad behavior with more attention. Those who feel their time is more important, can go be more important all by themselves. Hope that works out for them. Actually, I don’t give a single fuck if it does or doesn’t. So tired of their bs. :-)
It could be a very funny piece. Put it on your back burner. We hear these stories almost daily in the gay community. I wish I had the balls to be a no show or even a canceller. It could have saved me some grueling dinner parties, terrible dates, and hair-pulling bitch-fights. Perhaps I should have gone that route, the suffering in polite silence might have ended years ago. Instead, I suffered through years of gruesome dinner parties with a-holes whom I wish I'd no-showed long ago. Are we do-or-die showers up just wimps in polite disguise? Ha! I digress.
Definitely food for thought. Me, I’m nice until I’m not. And when I’m not, I’m really not nice. I pity da bitches on the receiving end. Sometimes. I try to warn folks: I’m playful, but I’m not playing around. Time is too short to waste on rude dudes.
As for hair-pulling, for fuck’s sake, just say NO! :-)
Yeah. I remember a guy who was livid because after the 2nd no show, I told him that was his last chance and to eat dirt. He was mad as hell. I was being mean 😪 to him.
Oh, I’m definitely trying, Dear Doug. I have a small, but amazing group of reliable, relatable friends who bring a big smile to my face and fill my social well with love and respect. Some online ones too who show up regularly! :-* Cheers….
The second time, he didn’t even call. But I should have been more understanding? I never understood it. His friend came around and told me the guy was really hurt, and said the guy had a huge crush on me. I just cracked up.
"Fries my grits" Love this and I'm going to start using it!
Hehehe. I don’t when I first heard it, but I’ve been using it for years, Eric. Glad you enjoyed it too! Cheers.
Clint, That pisses me off as well. In many Spanish speaking countries it is "tradition" to agree to attend a function and then to just not show up because that is easier and more "socially correct" than apologizing, saying I'm sorry, or cancelling ahead of time. Especially after he had confirmed and behaved like a "normal" person, then just not show up. Wonder if you will hear from him? Is that what they call ghosting? Maybe he had a last minute panic attack and instead of a lovely time with you was hiding under the bed? Fondly, Michael
I dunno. And don’t really care if he’s hiding under a rock. When I’m mad, I’m furious. The audacity. As for those whose traditions include rudeness, man up or fuck off. I refuse to play with rude dudes. Cheers, Michael!
https://youtu.be/wMCHn-LowAo?is=3AESevC3QZG23BgM
Found this amusing snippet on tinternet........hope there are no church members to find offence at it 😎😁 Cheers DougT
Oh my. I find most Mormons quite lovely, but their Church…fuck that all pious noise. 😇🙏
I agree entirely with your well-written diatribe. But to be PAINFULLY honest as we girls too often are, dahlink, you know what I'm going to say. My first thought was two of these no shows in as many weeks is kinda like pointing a finger back at a certain accomplished writer we follow. Do we need to "bone up" on our social skills? If somebody no-showed me like that, they'd go straight into the hamper do not pass go. Because, sweetie, where I spit, nothin ever grows again. 😉
Pain! PAIN…PAAAAAIIIIIIINNNN! You ain’t wrong, Richard. I just sent those two “friends” an official warning/notice that my time is not theirs to waste. If they do it again, I’m not even discussing it further. Next. As for newbies, they don’t get a warning. Just, “Bye, Felicia!” Thanks for bringing the pain, dear. Cheers!
Your next piece can be: Are no shows just better than us? 🙁
Good suggestion, but I’m not further rewarding bad behavior with more attention. Those who feel their time is more important, can go be more important all by themselves. Hope that works out for them. Actually, I don’t give a single fuck if it does or doesn’t. So tired of their bs. :-)
It could be a very funny piece. Put it on your back burner. We hear these stories almost daily in the gay community. I wish I had the balls to be a no show or even a canceller. It could have saved me some grueling dinner parties, terrible dates, and hair-pulling bitch-fights. Perhaps I should have gone that route, the suffering in polite silence might have ended years ago. Instead, I suffered through years of gruesome dinner parties with a-holes whom I wish I'd no-showed long ago. Are we do-or-die showers up just wimps in polite disguise? Ha! I digress.
Definitely food for thought. Me, I’m nice until I’m not. And when I’m not, I’m really not nice. I pity da bitches on the receiving end. Sometimes. I try to warn folks: I’m playful, but I’m not playing around. Time is too short to waste on rude dudes.
As for hair-pulling, for fuck’s sake, just say NO! :-)
All bets are off. He was hot. 😉
Yeah. I remember a guy who was livid because after the 2nd no show, I told him that was his last chance and to eat dirt. He was mad as hell. I was being mean 😪 to him.
🫂🫂 and always as the song says "Always look on the bright side of life" (Eric Idle in the Life of Brian) Cheers DougT 🏴🇬🇧
Oh, I’m definitely trying, Dear Doug. I have a small, but amazing group of reliable, relatable friends who bring a big smile to my face and fill my social well with love and respect. Some online ones too who show up regularly! :-* Cheers….
The poor little baby. Hope he had someone available to change his diaper.
What a whiny little bitch!
Good for you, boo. Ain’t nobody got time for temperamental (emphasis on mental) toddlers. :-p
The second time, he didn’t even call. But I should have been more understanding? I never understood it. His friend came around and told me the guy was really hurt, and said the guy had a huge crush on me. I just cracked up.
His friend came around? Sounds like someone needs to grow the fuck up and man up. I can’t with these basic bitches.