# You can't beat a Krampus Night MMP! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [December 5, 2022, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042 "2022-12-05T06:01:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**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 7, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/101 "2022-12-07T18:17:57Z")
I have noticed over the years that people aren’t really all that enthused about getting advice from me, so I try to limit myself to _“Yays, boos, hugs, etc”_ as much as possible. So Yays, boos, hugs, etc. I have read, and I do care. I has a conundrum, I didn’t think we ( **Wifey** and I), were doing Hexmas presents this year. I should have known better. My problem is, I haven’t gotten her anything. This is furthur complicated by the fact that: a) Anything she wants, she just gets herself. b) we live 40 miles from the nearest actual shopping place where I might realistically be presented with some actual choices to ponder. c) I don’t have any ideas anyway. d) when i do buy her something, I get a distinct _“well, it’s the thought that counts”_ vibe. The onlyest thing I know she needs is a new recliner, which is something we need to shop for together. In the mean time she has _my_ recliner, which she has taken over. I don’t like hers either. Any advice? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/102 "2022-12-07T18:20:49Z")
I hate figuring out what gifts to give. Can you maybe plan/book a getaway? I got nothing. ---
**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:** [December 7, 2022, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/103 "2022-12-07T18:53:28Z")
> [@Bumbazine](#): > > I have noticed over the years that people aren’t really all that enthused about getting advice from me, Advice not asked for is rarely well-received. However, sometimes it still needs to be said! > [@Bumbazine](#): > > Any advice? Maid services? (Or outsourcing some other hated chores/tasks?) ---
**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 7, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/104 "2022-12-07T19:06:56Z")
When we got back from vacation, the short end (about three feet) of the back gutter had fallen down. I couldn’t see how it was attached, but there was a nail up there and I set it up. When I got home last night, Wifey was up on a ladder because the other end had fallen and water was pouring out. It was difficult to lift, for some reason. I got a piece of 2x4 and got it back into position. It’s dripping, but not pouring. My plan was to get some of that weather seal tape and tape up the joint. SWMBO has other plans. She wants me to get new brackets and make a permanent fix. I know nothing about putting up gutters. I’ll have to take off the short section, see how it was attached, go to the hardware store for parts, and then figure out how to put it back up. In the rain. My fear is that I won’t be able to do it, and we’ll just have no gutter. And I’m still inundated with work. **\*sigh\*** ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/105 "2022-12-07T19:13:14Z")
Looks like they’ll transfer him to Neuro ICU in Georgetown (DC) and apparently his kidneys have pretty much shut down… not goo. ---
**Author:** ![overlyverbose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/9dc877/32.png) [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/106 "2022-12-07T19:16:34Z")
I’m so very sorry to hear that. Hugs to you and your family. ---
**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 7, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/107 "2022-12-07T19:17:36Z")
I have caught up with this week’s MMP, and was going to regale everybody with links and stories about the Swiss traditions. But I can’t follow FCM’s post with that. I am sorry Mooooom. The suck seems to be sucking more. Hugs to you, FCD and the entire extended FairChatEstateFamily. ---
**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 7, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/108 "2022-12-07T19:25:03Z")
So sorry! ---
**Author:** ![CorpusNeptune](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/corpusneptune/32/17561_2.png) [@CorpusNeptune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CorpusNeptune)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/109 "2022-12-07T19:27:59Z")
Hugs to you and your family 🫂 ---
**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 7, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/110 "2022-12-07T19:37:55Z")
So sorry for the **Chat** family. And sorry you’re get away is messed up. Another slothful day here. I did go water some plants and have to finish. We need rain. It is 85F with high humidity. It’s almost the middle of Dec for crying out loud. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/111 "2022-12-07T19:44:27Z")
**FCM** , that is just plain awful. I am so sorry. ---
**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:** [December 7, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/112 "2022-12-07T19:49:35Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > My plan was to get some of that weather seal tape and tape up the joint. SWMBO has other plans. She wants me to get new brackets and make a permanent fix. I know nothing about putting up gutters. May I gently suggest calling in an expert? Or at least a competent handyman who has dealt with gutters? Joining in the chorus to add on, **FCM** I am so sorry your family is dealing with so much at once. ---
**Author:** ![Mortimus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@Mortimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortimus)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/113 "2022-12-07T20:18:15Z")
**FCM** so sorry. You have a very full plate. ---
**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 7, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/114 "2022-12-07T20:39:49Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > May I gently suggest calling in an expert? Or at least a competent handyman who has dealt with gutters? Yes, the whole thing should be replaced. But SWMBO wanted me to fix it now and then have it replaced in Spring. I did go out on my ‘lunch break’. The brackets are not broken. It looks like the end of the short section came uncoupled. I attempted to recouple it. The bracket _had_ slipped down. I put a nail into it. I put another (big) nail to hold up the far end, and I put some Gorilla tape over as much of the joint as I could get to. I also cleaned as much debris out of the gutter as I could. But since it wasn’t installed right (not by me), it’s not draining like it should. Anyway, it is what it is. I’ll ask around for a gutter person. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/115 "2022-12-07T21:48:55Z")
My best wishes to the whole **FC** family. Y’all are going through some serious crap right now. Hoping you come out the other side soonest. ---
**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 7, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/116 "2022-12-07T22:10:49Z")
Aw, Fecal Droppings, **FCM/FCD**. That report doesn’t sound good at all. Sorry your getaway may be postponed, but this takes precedent. Hope BIL comes through, I expect his passing (if it comes to that) will have a negative effect on his parents, which at thier age ain’t good either. Hang in there and do the British thing (Keep Calm and Carry On). Thinking of you and the rest. **Flyboy** , hope you can get somebody out there to do a temporary fix on it that will get you to the spring. **Dicey** , I think you are wise, but we’ll remember that you owe us stories on Swiss traditions someday… **Bumba** , maybe a fancy (engraved?) note promising a new recliner upon first available shopping day? Other than that, I got nuthin’. > [@overlyverbose](#): > > Save the spankin’ & douching for later 😵 😵 😲 😲 > [@overlyverbose](#): > > I was giggle-snorting last night Haven’t had a good giggle-snort in quite a while. Glad we could entertain. Have swum and sauna’ed, also began the march to the 21st century by moving my water bill to direct payment instead of by check, electric bill is next once I confirm that December’s is all paid. Hopefully 2023 will mean writing checks will, if not a thing of the past, will be an infrequent occurrence. OK, _Pardon the Interruption_ will be on in a few minutes, need to finish up here and assume the position on the couch. Take care, **FCM** ---
**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 7, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/117 "2022-12-07T22:12:39Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > **Flyboy** , hope you can get somebody out there to do a temporary fix on it that will get you to the spring. I don’t think it’s coming down. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/118 "2022-12-07T22:25:22Z")
> [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > But I can’t follow FCM’s post with that. Don’t let me bring the party down - really. I’m just venting since this is a safe space. I have no problems with happier, sillier, inaner, whatever posts. Please do share!! Honestly, I’ll be amazed if BIL comes thru this at all. They’re still trying to stabilize him for transport - apparently he’s got heart issues on top of the kidneys, the gut, last year’s concussion and seizures, and who knows what all. I don’t think anyone knows if he stays up to date on his meds. Frankly, I’m surprised he’s sill alive. No clue when **FCD** will get home either. I’m steaming a big batch of rice for SIL and cooking up some chickie tit nuggets. He needs something bland and filling. Got the laundry sorted and the first load is washing. Higgs has been fed. I’m having a nuked lo mein thing - meh. I just want to collapse, but I’ve got at least 3 loads to wash. On the plus side, no kidlets. The quiet is wonderful!!! Carry on - reallly, don’t try to stay at my level!! Be happy!! ---
**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 7, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/119 "2022-12-07T22:58:38Z")
Feel better soonest **shoe**. Glad that you’re getting the truck issues straightened out **yank**. **{{{Moooom}}}** May life get considerably less sucky soon. Drove to irk in the rain, came home in a sprinkle, walked Nelson and et. I flashed most of the day today and got sent to a committee meeting for bottom up advisory on some changes at the plant. We’ll see how long the enthusiamf lasts. Stay safe an dhealthy y’all! ---
**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 7, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042/120 "2022-12-07T23:16:30Z")
Howdy Y’all! We procured provisions and swiped the General’s sup. Aside from the usual sloth and general overall uselessness, thus it was today in swampland. **Bumba** we don’t buy each other any kind of gifts. If we want sump’n we get it then. So no real advice. However, if a cleanin’ service would be a thing both of you would like, I recommend that. I am ever so happy we did that. **{{{MOOOOOOM}}}** first sorry you trip looks like it may be cancelled. That sucks. Second, here’s hopin’ for the best possible outcome for BIL. When it’s all resolved, I recommend a nice loooooon get away for FCD and you. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-beat-a-krampus-night-mmp/976042.md?page=7)