tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post6772241225328068971..comments2024-03-27T03:25:08.267-07:00Comments on Life in the Shoe: Why I Hate Table GamesDorcashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050605764466835485noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1375933627407426512016-01-12T15:28:01.978-08:002016-01-12T15:28:01.978-08:00I enjoyed all the comments and am very happy to se...I enjoyed all the comments and am very happy to see how many kindred spirits walk among us!Dorcashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050605764466835485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-83576784495013242892016-01-07T10:22:37.143-08:002016-01-07T10:22:37.143-08:00I dislike all games and sports; I don't like t...I dislike all games and sports; I don't like to lose,because it makes me feel sad, and I don't like to win because I feel too sad for the losers. So if games are supposed to be fun, they are wasted on me. If I do get stuck in a game or sporting event I usually wish I was some where else doing something productive instead of trying to beat someone.Ryvkehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466780717280283336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-90043037553707987232016-01-06T07:16:35.063-08:002016-01-06T07:16:35.063-08:00This literally made me LOL:
And I have gotten up ...This literally made me LOL:<br /><br /><i>And I have gotten up and made popcorn and hot chocolate before my turn came around again, and texted my sisters, and used the bathroom, and filled the dishwasher.<br /><br />And I have endured games where people were all about FINISHING this game, round after endless round.<br /><br />The clocks ticked, the sun set, stores closed, ships came into port and unloaded their cargo and sailed away again, hair turned gray, children grew up and went to college, kingdoms rose and fell, and still these games went on and on and on.</i><br /><br />Thank you for a wonderful morning laugh. Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-51985113423236471082016-01-05T08:59:15.474-08:002016-01-05T08:59:15.474-08:00Amen! Plus, I have this really sweet, pleading wi...Amen! Plus, I have this really sweet, pleading with big blue eyes son who adores Monopoly of all the curses a mother could get. Since he ALWAYS wins, the other siblings refuse to play with him anymore. Fortunately dad has a softer heart than mom. I think half the reason I have 5 almost 6 kids is so that I DON'T HAVE TO PLAY! Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016651424843016959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-44715293349906149522016-01-05T06:40:51.133-08:002016-01-05T06:40:51.133-08:00I have always felt alone in my dislike of table ga...I have always felt alone in my dislike of table games, so it's nice to know someone else shares my feelings. Theoretically, I think they are a nice family activity, but I still don't enjoy them.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202514109858932036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-38722451768593558042016-01-04T16:23:32.719-08:002016-01-04T16:23:32.719-08:00Ohhhh yes, how many times may I yell, "Amen t...Ohhhh yes, how many times may I yell, "Amen to the message!" I feel a rash coming on, my legs begin to twitch, and my eyes cross at the mere mention of me playing a game! Glad to know I am not alone in this because it sure feels like it around here. Shannonhttp://shannonhostetler.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-73971005439264228952016-01-04T11:06:49.708-08:002016-01-04T11:06:49.708-08:00Hilarious QOTD!
My husband admires my ability to ...Hilarious QOTD!<br /><br />My husband admires my ability to play games without caring whether I win or lose but still giving a "winning effort." We celebrated his birthday recently, and all he wanted was to play a game of Risk, which hadn't happened for many years (and I've never indulged in that senselessly long game). As it was his birthday, I was a loving wife and participated... and lo and behold, I won! And it wasn't a painfully long game... just long. Perhaps that's because we took a dinner break. Food always cheers me up. :)<br /><br />I understand your feelings toward the agony of long games. I've been converted a bit, though, for the medium-length-only ones. I do love Boggle, too.Mary Anne's Alaskahttp://www.akmaryanne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-39419881544232471392016-01-04T10:55:38.367-08:002016-01-04T10:55:38.367-08:00Knitting is a MUST for large group games (or for w...Knitting is a MUST for large group games (or for when you're playing canasta with the friend who will.not.discard without deep meditation, first).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-30430050731274533242016-01-04T08:37:19.020-08:002016-01-04T08:37:19.020-08:00Truth.
Boggle is the only game worth playing!!!
...Truth.<br /><br />Boggle is the only game worth playing!!!<br /><br />I laughed because I agree heartily with all your reasons for hating (that's not too strong of a word, truly!) games.<br /><br />And how exactly do you survive in a Smucker household if you don't love to play games???!!?? (I am well acquainted with John and Laura and co.)Shaundahttp://www.growingingrace2gether.blogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-38278339508314737072016-01-04T05:52:29.546-08:002016-01-04T05:52:29.546-08:00Dorcas, I think you will be my new best friend! I ...Dorcas, I think you will be my new best friend! I echo your sentiments, with the possible exception that I enjoy playing Yahtzee. And sometimes Farkle, IF I can remember the rules and the people playing are nice to me. Is it rude to pull out some hand quilting when the others are playing games? I think not--it's a matter of survival, in my opinion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789278578173675365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-3054647899992260372016-01-04T05:50:42.087-08:002016-01-04T05:50:42.087-08:00Dorcas, I think you will be my new best friend! I ...Dorcas, I think you will be my new best friend! I echo your sentiments, with the possible exception that I enjoy playing Yahtzee. And sometimes Farkle, IF I can remember the rules and the people playing are nice to me. Is it rude to pull it some hand quilting when the others are playing games? I think not--it's a matter of survival, in my opinion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789278578173675365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-36358920260579055812016-01-04T03:26:27.542-08:002016-01-04T03:26:27.542-08:00You are so funny! I enjoy some games and participa...You are so funny! I enjoy some games and participate, for the lack of other options. I would only play chess, but finding opponents is tough.Marlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683178683571406190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-4192148389718837112016-01-03T20:10:53.820-08:002016-01-03T20:10:53.820-08:00Oh, Dorcas, I love your post! So glad this Scrabbl...Oh, Dorcas, I love your post! So glad this Scrabble game went well for you today!! I love table games! I follow a recipe to a "t" unless I feel like it would taste better by adding an ingredient or lessoning the sugar or using a natural sugar substitute instead. Thank you for posting this interesting article! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05391228452654447555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-21380556139363693032016-01-03T19:58:03.354-08:002016-01-03T19:58:03.354-08:00You came up with "opaque". That's a ...You came up with "opaque". That's a good one. You didn't mention it, but your picture of the scrabble board indicates that you were able to position the "Q" on a "Triple Letter Score" block. Since the letter "Q" has a value of 10, that gave you 30 points just for starters! Way to go!!!Ruby Isaacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-65249413075921744552016-01-03T18:01:24.997-08:002016-01-03T18:01:24.997-08:00Well, I can't identify with you on hating most...Well, I can't identify with you on hating most table games, since I enjoy a great many. But I can identify with "A Smucker daughter". I thoroughly enjoyed the QOTD! It tickled my funny bone! I rarely follow a recipe exactly, choosing instead to substitute for certain spices, or bump up the sugar in one and cut it in another. I tell myself that it's because I know better what I like than the author of the recipe, but, if I'm honest with myself, it's mostly because I feel like I can't take full credit for a dish if someone else told me exactly what to do! Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985136242011901608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-50987141527630417662016-01-03T17:52:18.405-08:002016-01-03T17:52:18.405-08:00HA! I have found my fellow "I'm not reall...HA! I have found my fellow "I'm not really into games" woman!! And yes, that leaves me the odd woman out with my husband's family, and as a Mennonite. I have become thick-skinned enough [most of the time] to not care much.<br /><br />A book? Yes! An adult coloring book?! Yes! A walk? Yes! But games and puzzles? Not so much my thing most of the time.<br /><br />Welcome Home Katyahttp://bringingkatyahome11.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com