# So, what did I get Mrs Piper for Christmas? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 24, 2019, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333 "2019-12-24T06:12:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/21 "2019-12-24T17:20:02Z")
Very impressive! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/22 "2019-12-24T18:17:16Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > **Northern Piper** is a much better husband than that, and a mop handle would hardly be damaged by cold. Well, it’s what I got my wife, and I didn’t want to take any chances on the wood warping. ---
**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:** [December 24, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/23 "2019-12-24T18:30:42Z")
I can play the cat! He’s not too crazy about that, though. I got Mr VOW a very boring pair of shoes. Christmas kind of hit me over the head this year. I promised (vowed, maybe) to start shopping for next Christmas on January first. ~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:** [December 24, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/24 "2019-12-24T19:02:23Z")
I can play the radio! 😃 There’s no buying a gift for Mr.Wrekker. He has too much stuff as it is. He likes to breakfast at a little Diner between here and his lakehouse. All the old guys hang out there talking fishing and hunting. I got him a gift certificate(no giftcards at this place). He can go eat a few breakfast on my dime. Helps him, helps me. Win Win! ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/25 "2019-12-24T19:04:46Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I thought it was a gun. Man oh man I need to get outta redneck country for awhile. Same continent, different worlds! ---
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/26 "2019-12-24T19:59:02Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Well, it’s what I got my wife, and I didn’t want to take any chances on the wood warping. When they find you dead with a mop handle wrapped around your noodle, you should be aware there ain’t no jury which would convict. ---
**Author:** ![chappachula](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/27 "2019-12-24T20:30:13Z")
I ain’t afraid to admit that I never would have guessed it was a cello. But folks, now I have an extremely important question for all the rest of you: If you bought a cello for your spouse, would you be able to hide it in your house or apartment? 'Cause, me, I live in a small place with a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a carport outside. My wife would notice unusual occupants in our abode. And so would the cat… I ain’t no classical musician, but I know that a cello is smaller than a bass, and bigger than a breadbox. Now, a breadbox is something I could hide… in a closet on a high shelf–maybe. But a cello? No way. Oh, and I suppose that it’s a good thing Ms. Piper doesn’t play the kettle drums. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/28 "2019-12-24T20:33:54Z")
The Piper Cub talks about wanting to learn the drums. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/29 "2019-12-24T21:07:56Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > The Piper Cub talks about wanting to learn the drums. :eek: I started out on the drums, until my teacher told my mom it was time for me to get a big-ass (LOUD) drum set. Mom said NO WAY, but I could switch to any other instrument. One of my cousins had a used violin, so I got that. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/30 "2019-12-24T21:29:49Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Well, it’s what I got my wife, and I didn’t want to take any chances on the wood warping. In the loving spirit of Doper Christmas, I’d say you’re nothing but a goddamn liar. ---
**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:** [December 24, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/31 "2019-12-24T22:05:56Z")
Hey! A good mop is pricey. I like a good cleaning implement. But, I’m a bit odd. YMMV, Chefguy. Just sayin’ ETA-a old ratty teeshirt does all kinda things to me. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/32 "2019-12-24T22:31:45Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Hey! A good mop is pricey. I like a good cleaning implement. But, I’m a bit odd. YMMV, Chefguy. Just sayin’ > ETA-a old ratty teeshirt does all kinda things to me. 😉 You’d love my wardrobe, and I use the term very loosely. Right now, I’m wearing a 10-year old Full Sail tee that I bought at the brewery. The neck is all loose and there are paint spatters all over the front, along with a few holes. ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/33 "2019-12-25T14:44:26Z")
Yeppers - I LOVES me some [classical cello](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtEctfzOmeI). Encourage your wife to check out Mike Block’s lessons on Artist Works. One woman in my group plays mando and “bluegrass” cello. Really wonderful to combine the melodious cello bowing w/ percussive chopping! And get her a Blockstrap to get her up outta the chair! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![D18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c57346/32.png) [@D18](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D18)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/34 "2019-12-25T15:17:18Z")
Well, it’s 8:15 in SK! You give it to her yet? ---
**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:** [December 25, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/35 "2019-12-25T15:27:54Z")
Yes, I wanna know how it went. Was she surprised? ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/36 "2019-12-25T15:57:15Z")
She loved it! Not really surprised, because she’d heard about the co-worker wanting to sell, but just a bit disbelieving. Sat gently strumming the strings with a smile. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/37 "2019-12-25T16:01:38Z")
> [@penultima\_thule](#): > > When they find you dead with a mop handle wrapped around your noodle, you should be aware there ain’t no jury which would convict. I tend to concur with our antipodean colleague. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/38 "2019-12-26T20:30:25Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > She loved it! Not really surprised, because she’d heard about the co-worker wanting to sell, but just a bit disbelieving. Sat gently strumming the strings with a smile. Great news! It sounds like she is very happy with her gift. Will she begin lessons soon? ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/39 "2019-12-26T20:43:56Z")
Glad to hear it! I’m sure even her beginning playing will be more euphonious than your bagpipe caterwauling. (Sorry, but cello vs bagpipes, cello wins.) StG ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-i-get-mrs-piper-for-christmas/845333/40 "2019-12-26T21:48:34Z")
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