Itās a question of balance. I need to achieve my aim without being in the doghouse for weeks.
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Boxing Day with other half of family - last time this lot got together someone was called a cunt over the dinner table - frankly I am amazed that some are still on speaking terms
This has potential
The Ayatollah is trying to find games that will create conflict
I have low expectations of a peaceful day
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Prospects are similar here.
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Brexit should do it 
Monopoly can be effective. Last time Mrs S played game was abandoned as it epitomises aggressive capitalism. We would all be happier if no-one had sets or houses but just settled for ownig a few low rent properties and passing round minimal sums. A suggestion that this doesnāt really work as a game finished things off.
Thereās always Risk. I remember our cat winning in a sort of nuclear way by jumping on the board and destroying absolutely everything. I think thereās a parable on aggressive tactics there.
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Donāt worry, got plenty of stuff leftover for that
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@CB-Saint - I think itās long overtime we discussed this Ayatollah moniker.
If youāve given this title to your missus on the basis of her beard, I think the honour needs to shift to me.
Not trying to make a fuss here but I am Grizzly Daddams
Good lad. Proper bloke cookery, thatā¦plenty of bacon bits, onion and butterā¦ lovely jubbly 
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Itās surprising how much conflict Uno can cause
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Many an Uno game has resulted in some low level violence and high level insults in my family.
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Maltese group today.
Desperately trying to find things for them to do as EVERYTHING is shut.
They did enjoy MaccyD. I had Turkey, Stuffing & Mayo sarnies
Trying to spin out a 20 minute trip so I dont have to watch the game
I always cheat at Monopoly. Lady Slowlane canāt stand it and refuses to play. My justificationā¦if it were real life youād all be at it. Itās the amoral ethos of the game. 
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DONT DO IT!
Watching saints will ruin your already ruined Christmas!!
You should try the grown-up version - peaknuckle. Complex but clear rules with vicious penalties for forgetting them. Those losing always accuse the winners of making up rules which is of course not the case. Unless Iām running the game.
Several things to post during the day, so weāll start with this.
We have a new duck fishing champion.
The reigning champion (and previous winner 4 times!) was dumped out in the first round.
The almost funny thing was that Roger(dilās dad) fell asleep just before we started, and substitutes got him through to the semis. Luckily his sub was beaten in the semis, so we didnāt have the embarrassing situation of presenting the winners trophy to Roger when he woke up, who wouldnāt have played a single game!
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Blimey.
The Village Carol singers turned up with almost a full blown Orchestra.
Most impressive.
(Yes they do that on Boxing Day here)
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This post may not be coherent, as I am pissed off with the appalling behaviour and expectations of my āhostsā, matched by Saintsā pathetic performance.
Rightly or wrongly, I have responded by locating a decent Rioja in stepsonās stash and eliminating it whilst cooking. Heās lucky I havenāt put hemlock in his portion. Iāve now found a Pouilly FumĆ© and put it to chill with the cork out. Looking forward to his reaction when I tell him weāre drinking it. Thank fuck weāre going home tomorrow. Yes, Iām pissed off
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Outside M&S on Oxford Street.
Some of the women look mean.
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