Olives and Pickles

so... thanksgiving, always a time of great family fun ..... and sarcasm..

as thanksgiving was approaching, my sister in law, abby wanted to have thanks dinner at her Dad's house, we all agreed and so as time went by, he was asking us what we wanted to bring and really all of our lives are pretty busy so we never got back to him, so he sends out assignments. by the way my whole fam was invited , my Dad (paul) and his girlfriend (karol), abbys sister (mylinda) my brother (jeff) and my sister and her husband (Mark and trisha)
anyway here is the email...

to All,
So far this is the menu. If you wish anything else it will be fine. probably some drinks and folding chairs would help. Come anytime. Eat at 12;30p
Ray Gould..... turkey, gravy, stuffing, celery sticks, deviled eggs
Abigail & Jeff......... Spinach artichoke Dip & chips, mashed potatoes
Louise Gould........... one pie & bread
Mylinda Gould (& friend) ......... Sweet potato biscuits, squash
Mark & Trisha Shepardson ......... Corn Casserole, peanut butter pie
Paul Riggall & Carol ......... Green bean casserole, chocolate pie
Krystal ........... Olives and pickels.

ok now... is it just me or does everyone have an important dish but ME? like im that not talented that i can only be trusted with picking up pickles and olives at the nearest big M or wegmans or the kroggs if you live in indiana .... anyway im at work on a sunday at 2am reading this, slightly offended and feeling bold... sooo.... i decide to write back....

r ya kidding ...really?.. olives and pickles? i don't even like olives and pickles ... how bout something i can take pride in making like green bean casserole or grape salad or chicken wing dip... i feel like a single person that apparently can't cook or bake and doesn't have a signature or a kitchen stove... i actually have 5 ... 5 kitchens, in 3 different cities, i also know where the closest grocery store is according to each kitchen location, i think i can manage to bring something better than olives and pickles... im just saying, she may be young and may be single, and may live in her car but she knows when she is being generalized in the category of olives and pickles, might as well tell me to bring milk, or some bananas. anyway let me know...
Kristal
ps. just so you know this email is completely sarcastic and im not really offended but i would like to bring something other than olives and pickles...
ps. K-R-I-S-T-A-L =)

the response...

Bring what you wish. I believe that I said that also in the email. The biggest problem is that many of you didn't answer me, but talked to Ab. What's that all about? I mean I wrote the email and expected a response. So, assignments were then made, helped and directed by Ab.You could even do the turkey and save me the trouble; but, since I already bought one I'll still do it! Forget the olives and pickles. An appetizer would be great. COOK YOUR HEART OUT! I thought your Dad was doing the green bean salad? I also think several of you who enjoy soda should bring some too. I'm not really a soda drinker. I will have tea, coffee, water, perhaps lemonade.keep all those kitchens cleaned up. Those supervisors are murder, you know. You have quite the sense of humor. You kept me laughing. he, he, he, he..... R-A-Y

Needless to say, pickles and olives are not on the menu this thankgiving!