The reunion is in Maryland, we're in Michigan and I have an elderly cousin who can't go on her own. Her health issues make plane travel impossible so we have to drive. I went the past two years. She was close to these cousins but I had never met them so I was looking forward to meeting them. The first year, things were pretty superficial and no politics were discussed, so it went well. It was between the first and second time that I came to discover the hard core political leanings of the majority of them. Unfortunately I had already committed to going, but I made my brother come along, as a buffer.
All in all, I was VERY uncomfortable, and having to accommodate and take care of my cousin, with all of her health and mobility issues, made it feel like more of a work assignment. I remember telling everyone I had a 'conflict' with the 2020 date, but nobody paid any attention. I was determined to hold my ground, this year, but also felt a touch of guilt because my cousin looks forward to this, all year, and there's nobody else to go with her. I'm relieved to be relieved of the whole situation.
So I've already been given the 2021 date. I have no intention of writing it down.
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