Goomba38 wrote:
>
> sf wrote:
> > On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:43:32 -0400, Dave Smith
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> For the life of me I cannot understand any normal guest at a party
> >> sneaking off to the kitchen and opening a new box of something and cramming
> >> into her maw when the same thing or similar items are already on the table.
> >
> > She has poor social skills, zero social judgment and probably some
> > sort of disorder or syndrome as a cause.
> >
> I've always been shocked when reading Dave's description of this niece
> and her habits. Anytime he writes about family parties I know she'll
> shock me again! She sounded pretty tame this time actually?
> I wonder if she'd be embarrassed or shamed into behaving better if she
> had any idea of how people (or at least Dave and wife) saw her?

I wonder how accurate his description is.
Remember, we're only getting one view, and
it's Dave's view. When I recollect the saga
of the woman in front of him in line, I tend
to think that we should not accept his description
at face value.

I'd suggest the niece has grounds for a lawsuit.

Mark Thorson wrote:
>

> I wonder how accurate his description is.
> Remember, we're only getting one view, and
> it's Dave's view. When I recollect the saga
> of the woman in front of him in line, I tend
> to think that we should not accept his description
> at face value.

You think I am exaggerating? Send me your address and I will extend an
invitation to her for dinner at your house.
:-)



> I'd suggest the niece has grounds for a lawsuit.

She'd settle out of court for a dozen donuts.

On Oct 7, 3:58 pm, Dave Smith > wrote:

> She'd settle out of court for a dozen donuts.


LOL

Mark Thorson wrote:
> Goomba38 wrote:
>>
>> sf wrote:
>>> On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:43:32 -0400, Dave Smith
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> For the life of me I cannot understand any normal guest at a party
>>>> sneaking off to the kitchen and opening a new box of something and
>>>> cramming into her maw when the same thing or similar items are
>>>> already on the table.
>>>
>>> She has poor social skills, zero social judgment and probably some
>>> sort of disorder or syndrome as a cause.
>>>
>> I've always been shocked when reading Dave's description of this
>> niece and her habits. Anytime he writes about family parties I know
>> she'll shock me again! She sounded pretty tame this time actually?
>> I wonder if she'd be embarrassed or shamed into behaving better if
>> she had any idea of how people (or at least Dave and wife) saw her?
>
> I wonder how accurate his description is.
> Remember, we're only getting one view, and
> it's Dave's view. When I recollect the saga
> of the woman in front of him in line, I tend
> to think that we should not accept his description
> at face value.
>
I have been reading about her "exploits" for a number of years. I don't
think Dave exaggerates.

> I'd suggest the niece has grounds for a lawsuit.

What grounds? That he won't allow her unlimited grazing through his pantry?
That's just silly!

Jill

On Oct 7, 3:32 pm, Mark Thorson > wrote:
> Goomba38 wrote:
>
> > sf wrote:
> > > On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:43:32 -0400, Dave Smith
> > > > wrote:
>
> > >> For the life of me I cannot understand any normal guest at a party
> > >> sneaking off to the kitchen and opening a new box of something and cramming
> > >> into her maw when the same thing or similar items are already on the table.
>
> > > She has poor social skills, zero social judgment and probably some
> > > sort of disorder or syndrome as a cause.
>
> > I've always been shocked when reading Dave's description of this niece
> > and her habits. Anytime he writes about family parties I know she'll
> > shock me again! She sounded pretty tame this time actually?
> > I wonder if she'd be embarrassed or shamed into behaving better if she
> > had any idea of how people (or at least Dave and wife) saw her?
>
> I wonder how accurate his description is.
> Remember, we're only getting one view, and
> it's Dave's view. When I recollect the saga
> of the woman in front of him in line, I tend
> to think that we should not accept his description
> at face value.
>
> I'd suggest the niece has grounds for a lawsuit.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


Mark - You and I know, that is a gawd awful thought! Unfortunately
the internet is in it's Wild Wild West days, with newsgroups being the
most wild of all. However, Dave should preface his statements with a
comment like, "One of our neighbors who had dropped by, told me such
and such about my neice, but I don't really remember who that neighbor
was, because I was drinking too." Afterall, it appears third party
libel is protected on the internet, and if you claim to be too drunk
to remember what neighbor told you, then the neighbor is protected
too!

Alas, the internet - it will be awhile, before it is tamed and
civilized like the rest of society - if it ever is at all;-)

Myrl Jeffcoat > wrote in
oups.com:


>
>
> Mark - You and I know, that is a gawd awful thought! Unfortunately
> the internet is in it's Wild Wild West days, with newsgroups being the
> most wild of all. However, Dave should preface his statements with a
> comment like, "One of our neighbors who had dropped by, told me such
> and such about my neice, but I don't really remember who that neighbor
> was, because I was drinking too." Afterall, it appears third party
> libel is protected on the internet, and if you claim to be too drunk
> to remember what neighbor told you, then the neighbor is protected
> too!
>
> Alas, the internet - it will be awhile, before it is tamed and
> civilized like the rest of society - if it ever is at all;-)
>
>



Methinks that "David Smiths" 'story'......... is just that.


But he's probably very happy that he's sucked quite a few people into his
little fantasy.

On Oct 8, 9:03 am, PeterLucas > wrote:

> Methinks that "David Smiths" 'story'......... is just that.
>
> But he's probably very happy that he's sucked quite a few people into his
> little fantasy.-



A good story teller is a rare commodity indeed. When you stop to
think about it, all of life is only a fantasy, a version, or a
"reality" - as filtered through someone's perceptions. If you don't
believe it, place several artists in front of an Oak tree, and watch
how different each canvas will end as filtered through the artists'
view.

Some in life are dealing with only an 8 pack of Crayolas - others are
gifted with a full 64 pack. I hope to spend as much time as possible
with those folks possessing the 64 packs.

Myrl Jeffcoat

In article . com>,
Myrl Jeffcoat > wrote:

> Some in life are dealing with only an 8 pack of Crayolas - others are
> gifted with a full 64 pack. I hope to spend as much time as possible
> with those folks possessing the 64 packs.
>
> Myrl Jeffcoat

<lol>
--
Peace, Om

Remove both _ (underscores) to validate gmail e-mails.

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down." -- Steve Rothstein

On Oct 8, 10:39 am, Omelet > wrote:
> In article . com>,
> Myrl Jeffcoat > wrote:
>
> > Some in life are dealing with only an 8 pack of Crayolas - others are
> > gifted with a full 64 pack. I hope to spend as much time as possible
> > with those folks possessing the 64 packs.
>
> > Myrl Jeffcoat
>
> <lol>
> --
> Peace, Om
>
> Remove both _ (underscores) to validate gmail e-mails.
>
> "Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down." -- Steve Rothstein


Yep - It's all about testing the boundaries;-)

Myrl Jeffcoat > wrote in
ups.com:


>
> Some in life are dealing with only an 8 pack of Crayolas - others are
> gifted with a full 64 pack.


And quite a few are 63 short of a full pack.


> I hope to spend as much time as possible
> with those folks possessing the 64 packs.
>


Fairy tales belong in another group.

PeterLucas wrote:
>
>
>
> Methinks that "David Smiths" 'story'......... is just that.

If only that were true.

> But he's probably very happy that he's sucked quite a few people into his
> little fantasy.

I probably just need to vent about the occasionally stress of having to
deal with person because once every few years I have to allow the sticky
fingered human garburator into my house and then watch her devour
everything in sight, and things that she snoops around for. I doubt that
her immediate family would appreciate my comments even though they have
made similar observations.

One time on Usenet, Dave Smith > said:
> PeterLucas wrote:

> > Methinks that "David Smiths" 'story'......... is just that.
>
> If only that were true.
>
> > But he's probably very happy that he's sucked quite a few people into his
> > little fantasy.
>
> I probably just need to vent about the occasionally stress of having to
> deal with person because once every few years I have to allow the sticky
> fingered human garburator into my house and then watch her devour
> everything in sight, and things that she snoops around for. I doubt that
> her immediate family would appreciate my comments even though they have
> made similar observations.

I posted the following yesterday, but given that so many people are
killfiling gmail.com, you may not have seen it before I changed my
address header. I'm reposting it because I'm really curious about
your niece's mental state:

From: unge (Little Malice)
Newsgroups: rec.food.cooking
Subject: The Birthday Party
Date: Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:25:32 GMT
Message-ID: >
References: >

One time on Usenet, "Dave Smith" > said:

<snip>

Sounds like a nice party! Smoked salmon, BBQ shrimp & steaks. Why
wasn't I invited? ;-)

> Towards the end of the evening the niece started getting obnoxious.
She had
> had several Rye and gingerales and then started swilling wine, first
the
> white wine with the salmon and shrimp and then red wine with
dinner.... and
> dessert, and after dessert. Eventually her husband asked me to put
the wine
> away because she was making an ass of herself. So she started
eating
> more...... brownies, chocolate and cheese. She eventually ate
herself sick.
> That surprised me. I thought she had a bottomless pit.

I remember hearing about your niece before, Dave. I have to wonder
why someone close to her (your SIL or her husband, for example)
doesn't suggest she go into therapy. She's not eating because she's
hungry by any means. She's sick and needs help. That being said, I
know that suggesting she seek help doesn't mean she'll do it, but
I'm surprised they don't try. Or maybe they have..?



--
Jani in WA

Myrl Jeffcoat wrote:
> On Oct 7, 3:32 pm, Mark Thorson > wrote:
>>
>> I wonder how accurate his description is.
>> Remember, we're only getting one view, and
>> it's Dave's view. When I recollect the saga
>> of the woman in front of him in line, I tend
>> to think that we should not accept his description
>> at face value.
>>
>> I'd suggest the niece has grounds for a lawsuit.- Hide quoted text -
>>
>
> Mark - You and I know, that is a gawd awful thought! Unfortunately
> the internet is in it's Wild Wild West days, with newsgroups being the
> most wild of all.

This isn't the Internet. If you expect Usenet and newsgroups to change
anytime soon you're in for a very long wait.

However, Dave should preface his statements with a
> comment like, "One of our neighbors who had dropped by, told me such
> and such about my neice, but I don't really remember who that neighbor
> was, because I was drinking too."

Where did he ever say a neighbor told him anything about his niece? He's
been writing about her poor dinner party ettiquette in the first person for
years now. I also don't recall him saying he was drunk. Everyone here is
so quick to jump on the "you must have been drunk" bandwagon they don't read
for comprehension. Yes, there was liquor served. So? She was there with
her husband. With her mother. He didn't mention they were shitfaced drunk,
just the niece.
Afterall, it appears third party
> libel is protected on the internet, and if you claim to be too drunk
> to remember what neighbor told you, then the neighbor is protected
> too!
>
WHAT neighbor?! You don't know WTF you're talking about.

> Alas, the internet - it will be awhile, before it is tamed and
> civilized like the rest of society - if it ever is at all;-)

Again, if you're waiting for *Usenet* newsgroups to calm down you'll be
waiting for another 40 years (at least)

Jill