# Ghosts say “Boo!” and we do too! (October mini-rants) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 1, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531 "2022-10-01T02:58:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/141 "2022-10-11T22:41:46Z")
Fuck you, Billy Joel. You bug eyed fish looking mother fucker! ---
**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:** [October 11, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/142 "2022-10-11T22:57:07Z")
Heard Piano Man again, did you? ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/143 "2022-10-11T23:20:52Z")
My niece would have turned 21 today. While it was the finding of the court that the accident was %100 the fault of the other driver, she received only a 6 month suspension of her license. ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/144 "2022-10-11T23:52:25Z")
Deepest sympathies for your loss. And for the legal slap-in-the-face. ---
**Author:** ![saje](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saje/32/3631_2.png) [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2022, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/145 "2022-10-12T10:27:23Z")
One of my cats has a dental appointment at 8:00 am, so before bed last night I had to hide the dry food feeder that’s always out. I have 10 cats. This is not a happy household this morning 😬 ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2022, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/146 "2022-10-12T11:26:39Z")
Oh, boy. I don’t envy you the feeding frenzy. It’s bad enough with one little furry shark, circling my ankles! ---
**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:** [October 12, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/147 "2022-10-12T13:11:37Z")
The other night, my husband got up in the wee hours to wee. In the pitch black darkness, he fell over the pitch black dog who was sleeping on the floor in front of the bathroom. The dog understandably bit him. My husband didn’t want to go to the doctor right away, because he never does, and now has a real good infection. Spent all yesterday evening at the urgent care center, and have to go back today. I think he will be okay… ---
**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:** [October 12, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/148 "2022-10-12T19:40:37Z")
We just finished receiving our hay delivery. I gotta hand it to farmers. The guy we get our hay from works a 40 hour a week “real” job, and farms 40 hours a week on the side. He tossed 60 pound bales down off the truck like he was tossing baseballs. I picked them up and carried them a short distance to my gf who stacked them. The farmer was talking to us the entire time with no problem, while I struggled to breathe and hoped my heart held out. This winter the horses will turn all that hay into poop. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/149 "2022-10-12T20:45:54Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > This winter the horses will turn all that hay into poop. The horses are doing the real work. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/150 "2022-10-13T00:55:52Z")
Lego Masters is not airing tonight in Philly because of a baseball game. I am currently watching with the sound off and captions on to find out when tonight’s scheduled episode will air. ---
**Author:** ![MagicEyes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@MagicEyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicEyes)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/151 "2022-10-13T01:02:09Z")
If you’re desperate for good Lego content, Lego Masters Australia and UK are on Tubi, which is free. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/152 "2022-10-13T01:05:32Z")
Heat was turned on in our building yesterday. Yay. Today its not working in mine. Maintenence guy says its a metal piece needs replaced. They don’t make it anymore. yay.😤 ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/153 "2022-10-13T02:26:29Z")
I will trade you the box elder bugs for the American cockroaches (aka “palmetto bugs”) that are trying to invade the house now that the weather is getting colder. I freaking HATE those things. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/154 "2022-10-13T02:41:46Z")
> [@romansperson](#): > > I will trade you the box elder bugs for the American cockroaches (aka “palmetto bugs”) Abso-fucking-lutely not, no trade. I’m not gonna say I moved outta the South to get away from flying cockroaches … but it’s been one helluva bonus. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/155 "2022-10-13T02:42:55Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > In the pitch black darkness, he fell over the pitch black dog who was sleeping on the floor in front of the bathroom. May I gently suggest a nightlight? ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/156 "2022-10-13T05:15:10Z")
It’s really hard to get a dog to wear one. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/157 "2022-10-13T05:35:34Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > The other night, my husband got up in the wee hours to wee. In the pitch black darkness, he fell over the pitch black dog who was sleeping on the floor in front of the bathroom. The dog understandably bit him. My husband didn’t want to go to the doctor right away, because he never does, and now has a real good infection. Spent all yesterday evening at the urgent care center, and have to go back today. I think he will be okay… I don’t blame the dog. Don’t blame the husband, either. It’s one of those “no-fault” situations. But as my favourite video pilot says after every accident video, the important thing is to resist the temptation to find fault, and consider every such event a learning experience! Not sure exactly what the lesson is here – maybe a nightlight as already suggested, or a small flashing strobe on the dog’s head. I myself have a bunch of small LED flashlights scattered around the house for emergencies, one of which is always on the bedside table. ---
**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:** [October 13, 2022, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/158 "2022-10-13T11:06:09Z")
> [@romansperson](#): > > I will trade you the box elder bugs for the American cockroaches (aka “palmetto bugs”) that are trying to invade the house now that the weather is getting colder. We’re starting to see stink bugs. The last few years haven’t been bad, but five or six years ago they were _everywhere_. My gf would vacuum up dozens every evening. ---
**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:** [October 13, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/159 "2022-10-13T12:17:31Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > May I gently suggest a nightlight? Arriving today from Amazon! > [@wolfpup](#): > > Not sure exactly what the lesson is here I’m pretty sure it’s “go to the damn doctor when you hurt yourself”. We’ve had this lesson before, but we’re slow learners. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531/160 "2022-10-13T12:39:18Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > I’m pretty sure it’s “go to the damn doctor when you hurt yourself”. We’ve had this lesson before, but we’re slow learners. I’m disappointed that you didn’t opt for a flashing strobe on the dog’s head – that would have been cool! But yes, the medical lesson here is one I’ve learned, too. I’ve occasionally been nipped by a dog and never thought anything of it other than some Polysporin and a bandaid. But on one occasion my dog was drugged for an X-ray and when we got home he was really fearful and confused. He cowered under my desk and when I went to pet him he snapped at me. That one got infected. I went to my doctor and he drew a circle around the area and I think gave me some oral antibiotics, with the idea that if the next day the redness had progressed beyond the circle I should go to the ER. Which I had to do, and got to sit for an antibiotic IV drip. Twice. Going home after the first time with an IV needle taped to my arm so I could be conveniently connected to the plumbing next time. I think you said your husband had to make two visits, too. But the IV with whatever potent stuff they used did the trick. The bonus for me was that the nurse looking after me on the second visit was the gorgeous spitting image of a young Susan Sarandon just as she appeared in _Rocky Horror Picture Show_ in 1975 – looked and sounded exactly like her. I was tempted to comment on the attractive resemblance but I thought it would be best to just shut up and be a good patient. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-say-boo-and-we-do-too-october-mini-rants/972531.md?page=9)