How wicked should I be?

[auntiehill]

Settlers of Catan is BORING?!?

You clearly aren't doing it right. You need to play with a certain spirit of....vengeance. If she's boring, make sure you decimate her little wooden cities every chance you get and then yell, "This is....SPARTA!" before kicking her chair over.

 

[Canadave]

Settlers of Catan is BORING?!?

You clearly aren't doing it right. You need to play with a certain spirit of....vengeance. If she's boring, make sure you decimate her little wooden cities every chance you get and then yell, "This is....SPARTA!" before kicking her chair over.

That's how I play every turn.

 

[Zulu Romeo]

Settlers of Catan is BORING?!?

You clearly aren't doing it right. You need to play with a certain spirit of....vengeance. If she's boring, make sure you decimate her little wooden cities every chance you get and then yell, "This is....SPARTA!" before kicking her chair over.

That's how I play every turn.

That's how I play every turn of Scrabble.

 

[Alidar Jarok]

Invite Jesus.

He's always a downer at these sort of suppers, going on and on about dying tomorrow.

But the best parties are when you party like there's no tomorrow. Such as tonight, when the world ends.

Plus, the dude did give out free wine. I had free wine tonight and trust me, it's AWESOME!

 

[K'Ehleyr]

I think Pizza-eating stoned Son and friend are the best bet. And the games sound like they might be fun.

I'm going with the children I think ~ just so I can sneak off for a dooby!

and see below...

Settlers of Catan is BORING?!?

You clearly aren't doing it right. You need to play with a certain spirit of....vengeance. If she's boring, make sure you decimate her little wooden cities every chance you get and then yell, "This is....SPARTA!" before kicking her chair over.

You see ~ I just get grumpy 'cos Man looks all the things up on the net and finds out best play etc. for these games and slightly annoys me by winning in what I declare are 'unfair circumstances'. Surely that's cheating?!
Anyway, I'm going to go with RJD and bring in the stoned kids and laugh with them.

May not end up winning hostess of the year but will be more fun!

 

[K'Ehleyr]

He's always a downer at these sort of suppers, going on and on about dying tomorrow.

But the best parties are when you party like there's no tomorrow. Such as tonight, when the world ends.

Plus, the dude did give out free wine. I had free wine tonight and trust me, it's AWESOME!

Oh I forgot about the free wine... But how long do I have to sit for the painting?

 

[Holdfast]

Invite Jesus.

He's always a downer at these sort of suppers, going on and on about dying tomorrow.

But we're just having crisps and dips ~ would he bother turning up?
And I do have a strict 'No Sandal' rule!

No Sandals rule?

Thank God indeed. I think I've found the only other person in the country who won't be voting Liberal Democrat.

He's always a downer at these sort of suppers, going on and on about dying tomorrow.

... the dude did give out free wine...

Yeah, but this is Israeli wine we're talking about...

 

[Jadzia]

Yes Man is the game board geek and actually a member of the site of that name. It's Man's idea for the games, I think to distract and give us something to concentrate on so as not to have to make conversation.
I do not have a lot in common with Sis. I find her boring and I have the feeling she thinks I lack gravitas. It would be a lot easier if she got a cab and had a couple of G&Ts and relaxed a bit.

Sis sounds like she prefers to spend her time with things that have complexity (eg, people with depth of personality, and complicated board games, are two things you've mentioned).

Perhaps she feels a little uncomfortable with 'seize the moment' situations where I can imagine you would thrive, and perhaps you are inclined to nurture? Maybe that's why you haven't gelled?

You do have a good sense of humour though, and that should count in your favour, and allow you to soften any contrast of personality.

I think your son would be a good addition to your trio. But the complicated board games I'm not sure about... If she takes it all seriously and goes on to win you, it could just end up reinforcing both of your negative feelings about one another.

But if you could do a team game: son+man vs you+sis, I can imagine that working out okay.

Hope it all goes well for you.

 

[Holdfast]

But talking insurance, and work, and her last assessment just does not fill me with the hostess's appropriate 'bonhomie'.

Sis sounds like she prefers to spend her time with things that have complexity (eg, people with depth of personality, and complicated board games, are two things you've mentioned)...

Apologies for slightly mashing the quotes together, but someone interested in their "insurance, work & [their] last assessment" does not strike me as someone with significant depth of personality!

I still say the alcoholic blonde would provide tremendoes amusement value. At the very least, she and the sister could compare notes on whose life is more tragic. Comes to think of it, there should be a board game on THAT.

"Do not pass Go, Do not collect £200. Go directly to the bathroom cabinet and do what you need to do."

 

[SeerSGB]

Porn...what? You want to scare her off, lots and lots of porn. Just make sure son is out of the house.

 

[Jadzia]

But talking insurance, and work, and her last assessment just does not fill me with the hostess's appropriate 'bonhomie'.

Apologies for slightly mashing the quotes together, but someone interested in their "insurance, work & [their] last assessment" does not strike me as someone with significant depth of personality!

I have a tendency to skip right over sentences where I catch a glimpse of words like 'insurance'. Then I forget those sentences were even there.

But you may be right. Maybe she's a woman who's really into bookkeeping and auditing stuff. Maybe she likes that insipid formality to her social life too?

 

[greenguy]

The dramatic/wasted chick for sure. This is a good diversion. Bringing over stoners only helps if you want to diffuse drama.

 

[bigdaddy]

Is your son cute?

Invite everyone, have a block party.

 

[the 4th hanson bro]

Why do I always end up choosing the alcoholic blonde in these sort of situations...?

agere sequitur esse

 

[An Officer]

It's always I pain when you want to drink and you have a guest who plans on being teetotal. Why not go and take in a show or movie or something, that way you don't have to converse because you're focusing on something, yet you will all still be entertained.

Her conversations of choice do sound like a bore, I refuse to believe anyone would spend their birthday discussing such things! Maybe she'll surprise you though... I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

 

[Holdfast]

Why do I always end up choosing the alcoholic blonde in these sort of situations...?

agere sequitur esse

quod me nutrit me destruit

 

[Pingfah]

None of the above. Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey is much better than the first one.

 

[Mary Ann]

It's either that or 'Britains Got Talent'. The quote 'rock and a hard place' springs to minds

That's cruel and unusual punishment. My 13-year-old daughter doesn't watch that crap, fer crying out loud.

I'd go with the booze. While the friend and/or son may be entertaining at least with the booze you can be certain of the outcome (in my case, violent heaving after 1/2 a bottle of cheap chardonnay, but I'm sure you're not as big a wimp as I am). And it would make playing Twister that much more interesting. Whatever your choice, good luck, and I hope the evening won't be as bad as you fear it will be.

 

[KimMH]

Invite everyone, have a block party.

It might be much more amusing for you that way!

 

[TheBrew]

None of the above. Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey is much better than the first one.

They should watch Wayne's World instead.