Thanksgiving and the holidays have become depressing. I know there are many others in this situation. This year I decided to take myself out to the hotel near here that has an indoor swimming pool and hot tub on Wednesday. Since immediate family thinks another family has preference to see me, then so be it! Hope it becomes the best Thanksgiving holiday I have ever had to experience. When facing adversity make the necessary changes. I'm looking forward to a bit of shopping for myself (clothes), some moonshine tasting, then off to the hotel. I thought I would eat out at a buffet, but a stranger (friend I haven't met yet) on line was nice enough extend an invitation for Thanksgiving dinner. Out with the slaving over a hot stove and working all day to please immediate family members just to spend time with them, and in with the new. Let's see how it turns out! Anyone ever been to this crossroads?