# Good-bye Hamza **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 31, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416 "2020-08-31T02:36:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [August 31, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/1 "2020-08-31T02:36:17Z")
The lil’wrekker’s oft mentioned poor penniless boyfriend has gone back to his apartment and University. He needs to work. He has his students rounded up. I’m happy he has work. The lil’wrekker is happy he’s making money again. We had a crawfish boil in a goodbye tribute. That was his favorite thing we do around here. We all love crawfish, so it was perfect. I made a peach cobbler and the kids and Pop-pop made icecream. Well, not entirely true. I made the mixture they put it in the electric icecream churn. The kids like watching it go round and round and adding ice. Go figure. Hamza left about 6pm. Me and the lil’wrekker cried buckets. Hey…he is a good bathroom cleaner. I’ll miss all his help. He griped less than my kids about the work. He always has a cheerful countenance. He’s not gonna be able to come back for awhile. At least until we get some more assurances about the virus. Yep, he’s gonna be missed. Who else is gonna finish up all the leftovers? Even odd casseroles? Good-bye Hamza. Don’t get the virus. Have a good school year, make lots of money. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/2 "2020-08-31T02:40:00Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Yep, he’s gonna be missed. Who else is gonna finish up all the leftovers? Even odd casseroles? See, Fate sent you Bayliss the Tail-less for a reason. 😃 ---
**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:** [August 31, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/3 "2020-08-31T02:40:44Z")
I thought that exactly. @cochran ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/4 "2020-08-31T02:54:27Z")
I think that the past six months, between the eviction of Poncho, and the invasion of the family, have caused some pretty big changes to your lifestyle, Beck. I think that you’ve secretly enjoyed having a houseful again far more than you thought you would. 😃 ---
**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:** [August 31, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/5 "2020-08-31T03:10:16Z")
I’ve enjoyed my kids and grandkids. I like knowing everyone is safe. The enormous amount of work I could do without. Don’t let’s talk about laundry. I had kinda gotten adapted to being alone. Just me and the pets. Mr. Wrekker has had to adjust way more than I have. Not going to his breakfast diner, the Joint or his hunting and fishing trips has really upset his lifestyle. The Lake had opened back up so he can go down there and get a little respite from all us. We’re coping. Good somedays, not so good others. ---
**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:** [August 31, 2020, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/6 "2020-08-31T06:58:56Z")
> [@cochrane](#): > > See, Fate sent you Bayliss the Tail-less for a reason. 😃 Isn’t there some cautionary tale we’ve heard recently about Bayliss, odd casseroles and puked up amphibians we should be taking to heart here? ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/7 "2020-08-31T12:04:22Z")
I’m not sure when life will ever get back to normal. People have gotten used to spending more time at home. Extended families are living together again. Sometimes that’s a good thing and other times it’s stressful. I really enjoy meals with my family. Then playing cards or watching movies together until bedtime. Living in a empty nest again won’t be easy for me and my wife. But hopefully we’ll all still be ok after the pandemic ends. Survival is what matters most. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/8 "2020-08-31T16:14:09Z")
This blasted COVID crap has impacted damn near everything. I believe the people who have coped the best are the ones who sheltered-in-place with family. Our biggest fights in Life are usually with family members, but there is the foundation of love and support with family that is usually in no other place. Hamza was fortunate to be “adopted” by the Wrek family. He’s far from his own family, and he really would have been adrift at sea if Li’l Wrekker hadn’t dragged him home. He forged bonds with everyone that will be lifelong. I hope he has a seat at every Wrekker Thanksgiving table forevermore. ~VOW ---
**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:** [August 31, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/9 "2020-08-31T16:20:53Z")
Hey, @VOW, he has my cel phone number. He’s part of the family. 😏 I kid, we love him, even if he is a weird little shit. There were moments during the last 6 months when he questioned the reasons he stayed, I’m sure. Overall we enjoyed him here and he enjoyed the food. Alot. ---
**Author:** ![Kropotkin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kropotkin/32/18045_2.png) [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/10 "2020-09-02T18:12:22Z")
Peach cobbler, mmm. Tell us about the other food, please. And your 1-800 number for reservations ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/11 "2020-09-02T20:33:06Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Hey, @VOW, he has my cel phone number. He’s part of the family. 😏 Are you saying he’s just A Ring Tone away? Oh! Look at the Time! ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/12 "2020-09-03T00:15:53Z")
Is that what it takes? Having your phone number? Hmmmmm ---
**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:** [September 3, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/13 "2020-09-03T00:25:49Z")
Yes and that number is Sooper seekrit’. Coz, I am a secret agent. And… I like seekrit’ shopping. 😏 ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/14 "2020-09-03T00:49:06Z")
soooooo, yer like Agent 99? ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/15 "2020-09-03T00:51:46Z")
Or maybe Seekrit Squirrel. 😃 [![](https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/secret_squirrel_1965_shush_3766.jpg) ](https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/secret_squirrel_1965_shush_3766.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/16 "2020-09-03T01:34:21Z")
Where are those transmissions you intercepted?😁 ---
**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:** [September 3, 2020, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-bye-hamza/919416/17 "2020-09-03T05:47:13Z")
I cannot tell you. It’s a seekrit’