# Doper Kopek (has passed)(Ruble in the MMP) edited title **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [February 7, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595 "2020-02-07T18:43:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/201 "2020-02-15T21:10:44Z")
May God Bless and Keep you both, been there, still going through it myself… ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/202 "2020-02-15T22:37:12Z")
Prayers of peace to you both. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/203 "2020-02-16T00:08:59Z")
I’m so very sorry, **Old\_Wench**. Peace and love to you both. ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/204 "2020-02-16T00:29:46Z")
Thoughts, prayers, and a hug to you. I’m so very sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2020, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/205 "2020-02-16T04:46:19Z")
**Old\_Wench** , we’re pulling for you. I know a sudden loss is rough but take comfort in knowing that you have many people at your back. ---
**Author:** ![kaiwik](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaiwik/32/3978_2.png) [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2020, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/206 "2020-02-16T07:52:59Z")
I am so sorry for your loss. I always looked forward to **ruble** ’s posts, particularly in the MMP. He made his life and yours seem to be one of the most successful marriages I have known about. You are and will be, on my mind and in my heart. ---
**Author:** ![CelticKnot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/celticknot/32/3392_2.png) [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/207 "2020-02-17T12:15:21Z")
Prayers for peace, comfort, and support for you and your family, **OW**. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/208 "2020-02-17T13:07:27Z")
Thinking of you both, as I have been throughout the weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Kitten\_Mitten](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b782af/32.png) [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/209 "2020-02-17T13:26:48Z")
> [@kaiwik](#): > > I am so sorry for your loss. I always looked forward to **ruble** ’s posts, particularly in the MMP. He made his life and yours seem to be one of the most successful marriages I have known about. You are and will be, on my mind and in my heart. I agree with this although it was **Kopek** ’s posts I looked forward to in the Celebrity Death Pool threads. (I’d never heard of the MMP before and don’t know what that stands for, will someone please enlighten me). He loved to tease about the competition between the two of you, it was always light-hearted and loving. God bless you Old Wench. Will 🙏🏼 for your and Kopek’s intentions. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/210 "2020-02-17T14:26:00Z")
> [@Kitten\_Mitten](#): > > I agree with this although it was **Kopek** ’s posts I looked forward to in the Celebrity Death Pool threads. (I’d never heard of the MMP before and don’t know what that stands for, will someone please enlighten me). He loved to tease about the competition between the two of you, it was always light-hearted and loving. > > God bless you Old Wench. Will for your and Kopek’s intentions. I’ve been wondering about the MMB thing, as well. \*\*Old Wench \*\*, I suck at moments like this. Nothing I can say would be adequate, but you have my condolences. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/211 "2020-02-17T14:30:40Z")
If you go to MPSIMS and look at the stickies, you will find [this thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=627530) explaining MMP. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/212 "2020-02-17T16:57:09Z")
i have been following along on the thread. i’m so sorry that you have to make these heartbreaking decisions. i hope that kopek will have a painless and peaceful crossing. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/213 "2020-02-17T17:58:52Z")
I am so saddened to read this. Kopek is greatly appreciated and even more greatly missed. I enjoyed interacting with him; it was a pleasure. Condolences to all who mourn this loss. And big hugs and etc. to you, Old\_Wench. It is so hard to do those things that must be done and to give up expectations and hopes and simply do the right and good thing. It is the most selfless and loving thing I know. Godspeed to kopek, and all best to all of you. Jenny your humble TubaDiva ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/214 "2020-02-17T19:17:44Z")
Update – There is astonishingly good news! On Saturday, he started to react more and, much more importantly, breathe on his own (still with ventilator support). He has been doing both for longer periods of time and the doctors are quite surprised, said that their experience and test results indicated that this simply could not happen. Obviously they forgot to tell him! He’s making more movements on command (sometimes), responding to questions with head movements, tracking with this eyes and turning his head to look further, following conversations and smiling when appropriate. He rolled his eyes last night when my aunt told him a stupid joke and also when I said something stupid to him. He pulled his hand away from mine when I asked him to. When I rubbed his stomach and asked him if it felt good, I got a huge smile. When I asked if he wanted a kiss, he immediately puckered his lips around the ventilator tubes and then frowned when I could only kiss his forehead. Some very good friends were in to see him on Saturday and he really seemed to be stimulated by the activity and conversation. His brother is here today and he reacted well to seeing him (after initially looking a bit confused as to his presence since he lives in Florida) and he really smiled when shown a photo of his brother’s dog. He’s still got a long road ahead and their next priority is to wean him off the ventilator. This has been some crazy roller coaster ride – and not the kind I usually like – but I’m happy to stay in the seat. And I already told him the next stop is Georgia. 😃 OW ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/215 "2020-02-17T19:23:14Z")
Happy for you! All of you! ---
**Author:** ![TreacherousCretin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treacherouscretin/32/476_2.png) [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/216 "2020-02-17T19:23:15Z")
You just filled this old man’s eyes with tears. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/217 "2020-02-17T19:23:33Z")
:jaw drop: 😃 ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/218 "2020-02-17T19:24:58Z")
Great news! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/219 "2020-02-17T19:31:15Z")
OMG!!! And the sun is shining brighter today!! Give him a smooch from me - I’m too shy to suggest a belly rub! _\_ ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/220 "2020-02-17T19:38:30Z")
I’m happy to hear this and I hope he continues to improve. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595.md?page=12)