# Fin De HalloHanuThanksChristKwazaa - A Post Holiday MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [December 26, 2022, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105 "2022-12-26T05:13:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/241 "2022-12-30T18:20:48Z")
About to go to the convenience center ahead of the rain and the holiday. Such fun!! ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/242 "2022-12-30T18:22:44Z")
Well, the bathrooms have gotten at least cursory cleaning (they’re better than they were), and I’ve decided to pend vacuuming until tomorrow. I’m very tired today. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/243 "2022-12-30T18:33:17Z")
I remember when I picked up my Nathan’s ashes. But he didn’t go in the backyard, I plunked down some cash to put him in the pet section at the cemetery, Again, so sorry for the loss of Gordie. ---
**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:** [December 30, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/244 "2022-12-30T18:34:25Z")
I need to pick up a few things at the grocery store and work out. I also need to call each of my sisters. My brother called last night. He’s verrrry slowly getting over Covid. I know if he hadn’t been vaccinated, he’d most likely no longer be with us. Thank God for science. (Interpret that as you will.) **FCM** , I can’t imagine anyone in FCD’s and MIL’s shoes who wouldn’t want this to be over. It’s not that they want FIL to be done, just the onerous process of dying. > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > **nellie** , ugliness like that goes clear to the bone > [@Taters](#): > > I don’t understand why people like that must be so nasty to others. I agree. I can’t help feeling like some people have been infected with something vaguely malignant that they want to spread to others. Misery loves company, I suppose, and they must be miserable stewing in their own impotent rage. I know a few conservatives who have not been infected, and while we disagree on many topics, they’re not filled with this vitriol. Maybe one reason the homeless people haven’t, by and large, been infected is that they don’t consume biased news–or any news, really. They were sure balm to my soul yesterday. sari, I’m anxious to learn what the vet says. Sending scritches to your happy, stinky boy. > [@Taters](#): > > I preferred to hike alone I did, too, back in Wyoming. (Can’t get to hiking trails here.) And my family didn’t like me going alone, but too bad, they were all far away.The only times I was even remotely in danger was once when there was a sudden, violent thunderstorm, and once when some idiots playing with flaming arrows set the mountain on fire. Besides, I carried a cell phone (amazingly, no dead zones on any mountains I hiked), bear spray, a first aid kit, etc. I craved that quiet and solitude. Hiking with others can be fun, but your focus is then turned outward. It’s an entirely different experience. I hope you get to solo sometime soon. And I 100% agree about Rainier. When I’ve been there, I felt like I was at Disneyland. {{{{{ **doggio** }}}}} ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/245 "2022-12-30T18:40:21Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > OMG, I need to be on the lookout… Except for now, Tobias just stops where he is to fill his britches. Classy kid At the dinner table when EVERYONE is gathered ‘round, while seated in his highchair is my grandson’s moment of choice. Sure ruins the ambiance for dessert. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/246 "2022-12-30T18:56:25Z")
> [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > At the dinner table when EVERYONE is gathered ‘round, while seated in his highchair is my grandson’s moment of choice. 🤣 🤣 🤣 Ah, grandkids… Back from dispatching all the trash and recycling. **FCD** has gone back to the hospital to pick up his mom. The pellet stove just now turned off - meaning it’s probably cool enough for me to de-ash it. Daughter is coming over tomorrow with the kids to play in the basement (Gotta bring in some firewood before the rains come.) We’ll get fried chickie from the deli since **FCD** has been hankerin’ for some. So tomorrow is planned - we’ll just wing it the rest of today. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/247 "2022-12-30T19:09:08Z")
{{{FCM}}} I hope the vet has a good solution for Ripple. Went to the butterfly museum today. They had a lot more butterflies than last time, probably has to something to do with the lifecycle. Or maybe the museum makes sure there are lots of butterflies for all the visitors over the holiday. Tomorrow’s supposed to be 15 C / 59 F. It’s 2 C / 4 F above the record. Probably should make sure we visit a Swiss glacier or two before they’re all gone. I’ve got hubby’s cough, so I didn’t sleep well last night. Not fair, that I’m sick during vacation. But it is as it is. And now it’s time to settle down for the evening. Stay safe! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/248 "2022-12-30T19:34:40Z")
Cleaned the pellet stove and the fireplace. Brought in firewood. I think I’m done being productive today. Still haven’t sorted my spice cabinet, tho… ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/249 "2022-12-30T19:40:04Z")
Yeah, we were horrified a the lack of glaciers when we took the Glacier Express in 2019, and when I sent my mother photos from Hasliberg, where we lived for a year in the 1960s, she was shocked. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/250 "2022-12-30T20:32:09Z")
Sorry for your troubles **Mom**. I remember when my mother went into hospice, we knew she was there to die and they had her doped to the gills. I doubt that she even knew we were there. I was very much ready for it to be over, and for her to be at peace. > [@dogbutler](#): > > Also, I stopped ad picked up Gordie’s ashes from the vet. I was going to get Gibbs’ ashes and spread them at the park he loved so much, but **Wifey** talked me out of it. 'Sides, it was an extra $200 over just having him cremated with other pets. (It costs more to run the crematorium for just one pet at a time.) ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/251 "2022-12-30T20:37:53Z")
Harvey, Creamsicle, and Tonka were all cremated individually. It wasn’t $200 more, though it was more than a mass cremation. We thought about burying Harvey under a tree, but I didn’t like the idea that he’d be out in the cold. So they’re on a shelf next to a serene-looking, white, cat statue. ---
**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:** [December 30, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/252 "2022-12-30T20:39:12Z")
Howdy Y’all! Did the candle thang and then we were bears who brunch. Then it was back to da cave for professional sloth (I like that **BooFae**!), nappage and general overall uselessness. ‘Tis 72 Amurrkin out so we shall definitely day drink out on the back porch. Rain is comin’ in this evenin’. Big ol’ green swatch o’ stuff headed this way from Alabammy. **MOOOOOOM** I heartily endorse a getaway for FCD and you when this is all over. Some r and r will do the both of you wonders. Here’s hopin’ FIL’s passin’ is quick and peaceful. **Nellie** some folks are just big o’l poppyheads. Sorry you had to deal with two of 'em. Everyone else, I have read all but retention is not there right now, so yays, boos, hugs, noogies, trouts, chitlins, and how _you_ doin’s all around, as needed. ---
**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:** [December 30, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/253 "2022-12-30T21:26:46Z")
Home from picking up groceries and going to the vet. Ripple has a tumor and it is growing. May or may not be cancer. He will have surgery on Friday the 13th and I’ll pay extra to have the tumor biopsied. Ripple is unconcerned, he is bouncy and happy, so he is not suffering. He’s also thrilled that he gets cheese twice a day. It’s a nice 62 degrees outside. I had the AC on in the truck. I think we won’t be going to the armpit this weekend. Sorry again about Gordie, {{{ **Doggio** }}} ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/254 "2022-12-31T00:25:48Z")
**Sari** , hope Ripple’s prognosis is good post-op. Was it associated with the smelly wound, or is it separate? **FCM** , hope things work out for the best. **nellie** , never been much of a walker/hiker, but I do like the solitude when I do, never been much for small talk. And glad brother is doing better. Records entered, Doctor appointment made, and calls to my credit card bank (PNC) and TruGreen were inconclusive, but at least I remembered the correct key and got a new battery for it today. Did not make it to the gym, will start off the new year with it, and decided to stop at the new Whataburger for dinner (which has been consumed). Will watch some tackleball I guess to get ready for the weekend. Raining but still in the 50’sF so it can rain all it wants. Take care all. ---
**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:** [December 31, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/255 "2022-12-31T00:48:01Z")
Up, watching hockey, and having a Negroni. Thanks again, everybody. A lot of it’s still just a dull ache, since a lot of my life planning revolved around pleasing the world’s weirdest dog. I miss it. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/256 "2022-12-31T00:52:13Z")
**doooogggiooo** hugs. Another day of sloth. The son and his family left so only Mom still here. She has a hotel room so not here here. She leaves tomorrow to visit an old friend in Orlando. It warmed up to 85F today. So glad that cold snap is over. ---
**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:** [December 31, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/257 "2022-12-31T01:17:58Z")
Howdy Y’all! We’ve been watchin’ this strange series on Netflix called “Imperfect.” It’s one of those, why are we watchin’ this, but still watch things. It’s good, but not good, if you know what I mean. Not rainin’ here yet, but the rain is all around us. **sari** hope the surgery and biopsy can reveal what’s up with Ripple’s wound. In the mean time, glad it’s not botherin’ Ripple. I turned the a/c on in twuck whilst I was out and about yestiddy and we turned the a/c on in OYKW’s vehicle on our way back from bein’ bears who brunch. Weather be weird! **{{{doggio}}}** I know it drove you crazy when Gordie was Princess Pretty Paws, barked at the Invisible Mole People, and other quirks. I also understand how you can miss all that, as well. **Butters** it was mid 70s here today. Again, weather be weird! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/258 "2022-12-31T01:20:24Z")
Fish tacos (a la carte) and a margarita each tonight. I also had hot wings. Having a Vieux Carré now. ---
**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:** [December 31, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/259 "2022-12-31T01:39:57Z")
I walked to the store but didn’t make it to the gym. I’d planned to call Sister A after I got home, but she called before I left for the store, so I was late in starting out. (We always have a lot to say.) Also, for some reason my legs are really achy, maybe from pulling the big suitcase up all those hills Wednesday. A hot bath may be in order. **sari** , the tumor diagnosis must have been a shock. It sure is to me. The fact he’s happy and playful seems very hopeful. Still, you definitely didn’t need more tough stuff. **doggio** , it’s a huge change, and losing a colorful character like Gordie must leave a bigger hole. I miss reading about his little idiosyncrasies. It makes me teary to think you knew he wasn’t doing well but wanted to spare the rest of us. If we all get together someday, we’ll have to toast him with a Negroni or Vieux Carré. ---
**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:** [December 31, 2022, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105/260 "2022-12-31T02:24:45Z")
**doggio** , Gordie’s personality will definitely be missed around here. I would raise my glass to him. **Moooooom** , I’m sure that **doggio** could give you some suggestions re the spice rack. :d&r: **sari** , that surprises me about the tumor. I hope that everything goes well with his surgery and recovery. Houseirk done, laundry done, cards mailed, tupperware taken back to the neighbor who brought me cookies (tupperware was filled with peppermint patties upon return) and the dog park visited. I played around in the studio, cleaned out my physical recipe file (when I use an online recipe, I print it out and stick it in a binder. If I haven’t made it for a while, I rethink whether I really want to keep it) and surfed. Tomorrow, I plan on **swampy** level sloth. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fin-de-hallohanuthankschristkwazaa-a-post-holiday-mmp/977105.md?page=14)