What am I going to do?

[THE PROFIT]

She's prob not expecting you to buy gifts if you all have this kind of relationship, so it's going to look like you're just trying to find out the kids names, not good. Just ask your mom or dad. They obviously know you don't give 2 shits & can't remember a bunch of kids names you never see. Or just do like I do with women, call them all babe. Keeps confusion to a minimum. Go over there, set them youngins on your lap, & tell them a christmas story about our lord & saviour Tim Tebow!

[jjgold]

You'd like to fuk my sister if you saw her.

LOL!!!!

Sickler I would go

[Flying Dutchman]

Go and take time with those kids, that way when you're an old, sick fvk dying in some hospital bed, they'll come see you.

[Flying Dutchman]

...and don't let JJ near her. He'll go off into a closet and jerk off.

[DanceGirl]

Call your sister and ask her what the kids want for Christmas. She'll name them all...

good idea... i am actually like that with my cousins... i have a HUGE family & most of my cousins now have 2-3 kids each & i have NO clue what any of their names are so i can def. see where you are coming from.... if you don't call her directly asking what they want- contact your parents if you are able to? i'm sure that won't be as bad as some other options lol

[sickler]

Monkey has the right idea. Other posters added indirect ways to get the names.

Wrestling with a couple other things. There's still time to man up!

[sickler]

LOL!!!!

Sickler I would go

JJ, I lie.

My sister is ugly....very, very ugly.

Of course that wouldn't stop you.

[sickler]

Bump for JJ.

Come and get her, Tiger!

[ABEHONEST]

A late update for SICKLER !
After viewing your sister's picture ,I now advise you to make that 5 gunny sacks ,plus one king size one !
If you are confused ,go to page one on this thread .

[sickler]

A late update for SICKLER !
After viewing your sister's picture ,I now advise you to make that 5 gunny sacks ,plus one king size one !
If you are confused ,go to page one on this thread .

That's it, Abe...I'll off my entire family.

[ehp6737]

Call your sister and ask her what the kids want for Christmas. She'll name them all...

I agree, best strategy here

[Mudcat]

You could try some tricky strategy like that but I really think there is value in calling her up and saying you don't know the kids' names and commenting head-on about how you have drifted apart and maybe acknowledging some responsibility and regret about that (if that is how you honestly feel).

Not meaning to preach, just sharing a concept that has been positive for me.

[sickler]

Mudcat, I regard you as the voice of reason.

That route is too embarrassing. Family dynamics at play here.

[DanceGirl]

well, whatever you do- goodluck with all that!

[BadNina]

Monkey has the best advice. Go and spend time with the family. You will feel better for it in the long run.

[Team Ramrod]

Go and I will give you a shiny SBR point.

[sickler]

Thanks Dancegirl and Nina. Have until the end of this weekend to make a move. After that it's too late.

Ramrod, you may have swayed me. Hard to resist those points.

[PuckOff]

You could try some tricky strategy like that but I really think there is value in calling her up and saying you don't know the kids' names and commenting head-on about how you have drifted apart and maybe acknowledging some responsibility and regret about that (if that is how you honestly feel).

Not meaning to preach, just sharing a concept that has been positive for me.

This is by far the best advice anyone could offer. Good on you Mudcat!!!

[PuckOff]

I'll give you 100 points if you go and at least meet your nieces and nephews in person. Try to establish some sort of mature positive relationship with them. Children should never have to suffer because of family "squabbles".

[sickler]

I'll give you 100 points if you go and at least meet your nieces and nephews in person. Try to establish some sort of mature positive relationship with them. Children should never have to suffer because of family "squabbles".

The children have both their parents under the same roof. They also have regular contact with other relatives. It's not like they're alone on an Island, waiting for Uncle Sickler to bring joy into their life.

Divorce will weigh on children. Can't compare my situation to one that causes "suffering".

It's on my mind, believe it. I Don't have much family left.

[sickler]

Done. Went

What a fukkin' headache. Too many people trying to dominate every conversation. Could go another five years before another one of these family gatherings.

Called another relative to ask about the kids ages. With the ages came names.

Monkey, I gave you some points.

[Bread]

Sickler please tell me you showed up in your leather tights with a loaf of Bread glued to your crotchal region.

[sickler]

Bread, my family is square. The leather cowboy hat alone would freak them out.

[allisa]

Hey it don't mind that what their names are. If you wanna go there just go, it will make them feel very happy.

[1st and Ten]

Good Job Sickler

[DanceGirl]

glad everything worked out... hope everyone had a safe & happy holiday

[sickler]

glad everything worked out... hope everyone had a safe & happy holiday

Thnx...same to you.

[jjgold]

Who is that woman? I missed a lot of this thread.

[sickler]

Who is that woman? I missed a lot of this thread.

What woman?

[jjgold]

The pic you posted

[sickler]

The pic you posted

Oh her, just a random pic posted to get you to back off from my sister.

You inquired so it didn't work. You seem interested.

Robyn's gonna get jealous

[MonkeyF0cker]

Done. Went

What a fukkin' headache. Too many people trying to dominate every conversation. Could go another five years before another one of these family gatherings.

Called another relative to ask about the kids ages. With the ages came names.

Monkey, I gave you some points.