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goobster  ·  2677 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: July 26, 2017

Dang. Are all us Hubskiers related?

Everyone in my family thinks everyone else talks to each other way more than they actually do.

Family Member: "So, are you and the wife coming tonight?"

goobster: "Coming? To what?"

FM: "The big thing we have been planning to do. People are flying in from all over the world for it."

goobster: "The what?"

FM: "OMG! Did nobody tell you?!? You are supposed to be getting the cake for your father's 80th surprise birthday party that is happening in 20 minutes!"

goobster: "I.... WHAT?!?"

FM: "Oh nevermind. Just come over. We'll figure it out."

goobster: "Um. I'm in Canada. Camping. Building an ice hotel in Nunavut."

FM: "Oh! How fun! Well, take pictures, and we'll get together when you get back."

goobster: "..."