@ShayP So.. how was Thanksgiving? You didn't have to cook, or did you get suckered in to helping? Drink?
Thanksgiving was great.
@KSM However old habits die hard. Even though I was told not to bring anything, I felt the need to. No big deal. Simple side dish. No, I didn't get suckered into anything.
It was just nice to be invited and not be expected to do it. Very refreshing.
Here's one example of what I dealt with years ago. Catering event. At work at 4:00 am. Finished at 4:00 pm. 30 minute drive home. Start dinner for 16 as soon as I walk in the door. Serve, be social, clean up, etc. My day was over at 11:00 pm. That scenario happened many times. It became easier after my divorce. Less people...but still...
Oh! I did not have anything to drink except for coffee and water. I offered help simply because I'm a nice guy.
They refused, so I just went into a food coma. I honestly ate more than I had in one sitting in at least 2 years. Plus the host made the best Key Lime pie I ever had, and I'm not into sweets. So much regret.