If Santa Techies received a nickel for every time they watched this scenario play out, they would retire before the holidays even started.
1- You receive the great news. Your aunt and uncle are on their way to visit. Having retired a few years back, they now have a new career. They drive across the country imposing on relatives and they are going to be in your neck of the woods for the Holidays.
2- Their yappy, stinky, repository for all the affection they don’t show each other dog is still alive and coming with them.
3- From the short phone conversation you had, it is clear that the dementia they both have has expanded. Yes, you will be hearing the same stories and opinions over and over and over, especially the ones about their kids, religion, politics, housekeeping. Remember to secure all the household items they forget aren’t theirs.
Here’s a short song to serve as a reminder:
Relatives are Coming to Town
LYRICS - Relatives are Coming to Town
Lyrics Roger’s Yuletide Review, music J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie
Oh you better clean up, you better take care
You better shine up your silverware
Relatives are coming to town
Oh you better sweep up, don't forget to dust
Passing the white glove test is a must
Relatives are coming to town
They talk about religion and how you used your vote
They grime up all the Santa towels
and steal the gravy boat
Oh you better clean up, you better take care
You better shine up your silverware
Relatives are coming to town
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