# 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:** 6
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/101 "2020-02-10T00:51:59Z")
> [@Old\_Wench](#): > > There’s still a long way to go but HE CAN COUNT TO TWO!!! That’s only half the couplet; can he buckle his shoe? 😉 Glad to hear it! ---
**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 10, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/102 "2020-02-10T01:03:30Z")
Praying for him!! Tell him\*\* Pearl\*\* (that would be me, tho I don’t Mump as much as I used to) sends her love. As an aside, I am shocked , shocked I tell you, to find out\*\* Swampy\*\* and \*\* OYKW\*\* are gay. (Yer right… that never gets old 😃 ) ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/103 "2020-02-10T01:11:07Z")
So, so happy. More, more!!! ---
**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 10, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/104 "2020-02-10T01:27:36Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > That’s only half the couplet; can he buckle his shoe? ;)! This is what I’m anxiously waiting for. Now did the Lord say, “First thou pullest the Holy Pin. Then thou must count to three. Three shall be the number of the counting and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither shalt thou count two, excepting that thou then proceedeth to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the number of the counting, be reached, then lobbest thou the Holy Hand Grenade in the direction of thine foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.” The OW, heading off to the Jungle to buy The Holy Hand Grenade (they sell everything, don’t they?) 😃 ---
**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 10, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/105 "2020-02-10T01:38:29Z")
[Yep, you can buy one](https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/variationdetails/106837?gclid=CjwKCAiA-P7xBRAvEiwAow-VaRKvEPfRmONyfjtjEdT4KlTp13n7Utu27vcoRH-KqUWSqZxrXnAsVBoCoOkQAvD_BwE) ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/106 "2020-02-10T01:56:15Z")
> [@nelliebly](#): > > **carnivorousplant** , you’re underestimating. I’d sure remember who you are, and so would most other Dopers. You’ve been on the Dope about 20 years, so add in all the people who are no longer on the SDMB would also remember you. > > **OW** , I love the updates. Thanks so much for keeping us informed. Humor. It is a difficult concept. I am happy about the good Kopek news. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/107 "2020-02-10T01:58:38Z")
Best news I’ve had all day! I’m so happy to learn this! I’m betting there are lots of other numbers in that noggin. Looking forward to the day you can re-re-re-rewatch _The Holy Grail_ together. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/108 "2020-02-10T02:14:52Z")
> [@Old\_Wench](#): > > Are you ready? > > They removed the sedation at 8:00 a.m. and it has to work its way out of his system. In about 24-48 hours after that, they can begin some neurological assessments. EEG today was negative for seizures. He’s moving his hands & feet slightly and has some responses to painful stimuli. His pupils are reacting to light. They’ve started giving him some nourishment through a tube, which he’s partially tolerating. He’s still on the ventilator but it’s been turned down. > > And now the really big news: When the nurse did something with the suction, he opened his eyes REAL wide. The doctor was also there and told him to blink twice – and he did! And then did it again when she told him to! He can count to two – I was so happy!! There’s something cognitive in that head! > > There’s still a long way to go but HE CAN COUNT TO TWO!!! Hell, he couldn’t do that on Pub Crawl back in 2011.:D;) But great news! ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/109 "2020-02-10T02:32:12Z")
Yay! Up to two! ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/110 "2020-02-10T02:45:00Z")
> [@Old\_Wench](#): > > The doctor was also there and told him to blink twice – and he did! And then did it again when she told him to! He can count to two – I was so happy!! There’s something cognitive in that head! > > There’s still a long way to go but HE CAN COUNT TO TWO!!! And he can hear. And he can understand that he was being asked to count to two. Yeehah! Multiple cheers for encouraging news! ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/111 "2020-02-10T02:53:10Z")
Huzzah! Way to go **Ruble**! _hugs_ to you **OW**. We appreciate that you’re keeping us in the loop. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/112 "2020-02-10T07:19:48Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > Wait!! What?!?! OYKW and I are _ **GAY!?!?** _ The hell? I thought you two were just joyful! OW, sending more prayers and good thoughts and happy thoughts and all that jazz. Da Jungle has announced they’re not going to World Mobile; according to the news it’s because of coronavirus, but we know better. They’re missing a key element in their logistics team! ---
**Author:** ![margin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/65b543/32.png) [@margin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/margin)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/113 "2020-02-10T07:47:49Z")
> [@Old\_Wench](#): > > I just got back from the hospital - very exciting update to follow as soon as I can type it up. 😃 YAY!!! C’mon, hurry! ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/114 "2020-02-10T08:56:34Z")
> [@margin](#): > > YAY!!! > > C’mon, hurry! See post #93. ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/115 "2020-02-10T10:52:36Z")
Good to hear the exciting news, **Old\_Wench** , and I hope **Kopek** continues to make improvements. Please take care of yourself, you spend so much time worrying about someone else, it’s also you who needs some of those positive vibes. Thanks for keeping us up to date! ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/116 "2020-02-10T11:57:11Z")
How appropriate for Santa to benefit from some Christmas magic! ---
**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 10, 2020, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/117 "2020-02-10T12:22:29Z")
Praying for best outcomes and swift recovery. You are so kind and thoughtful to keep us fully informed and we look forward to better days ahead. Jenny your humble TubaDiva ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/118 "2020-02-10T12:31:48Z")
Yay for the good news **Old\_Wench**! I continue to keep **Ruble** in my prayers. Tell him I even have Whiskypalians prayin’ for him! ---
**Author:** ![Turble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/119 "2020-02-10T15:24:06Z")
Best wishes. I’ve always considered him one of the good guys around here. ---
**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 10, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595/120 "2020-02-10T15:24:28Z")
Don’t get excited, I have no update yet today. As you can imagine, the visiting hours are fairly restricted and I’m going for the 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. session and will try to post when I get home. In the meantime, I just want to say that I truly appreciate all of the good wishes, prayers, offers of help, etc. for both of us and I’ve been telling him about them too. You’re all good people, if a little weird – and if you’ve met Kopek, you know that I’m OK with weird. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-kopek-has-passed-ruble-in-the-mmp-edited-title/847595.md?page=7)