Open Thread: Something Nice [Y-not]

South African Dave Meinert rescued the four-week-old Great Dane from an irresponsible breeder after she was born with a pigment deficiency defect that can leads to deafness and blindness.
Most of the pup's siblings were either dead or deformed, according to a PetaPixel report.

So he recorded her every day.

Dave told PetaPixel: "I still don't know how long she is going to live, but right now is pretty great."

Good attitude.

Open thread to talk about nice things.

(What are you doing for Mother's Day tomorrow?)

Posted by: Open Blogger at 05:10 PM

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1 No moms left, so my wifes aunt gets all the goodies

Posted by: Bruce at May 09, 2015 05:11 PM (8ikIW)

2 I'm calling my folks tomorrow I expect. I hope they open the library tomorrow afternoon. Then I'll watch the Rockets game... oh wait, you said nice things.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 09, 2015 05:12 PM (AVEe1)

3 >>No moms left, so my wifes aunt gets all the goodies

Yeah, my mom is gone, too. Today is her birthday.

Got cards for MiL, godmother, and my sister.

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 05:12 PM (9BRsg)

4 Thank you, dear God, for this beautiful day.

Posted by: DM at May 09, 2015 05:12 PM (j/tOh)

5
I fixed my brake line and fixed my a/c.

Posted by: Soothie at May 09, 2015 05:13 PM (UOsky)

6 Be grateful that I'm not still married to my children's mother?

Posted by: Furious George at May 09, 2015 05:13 PM (UlJ3l)

7 >>I fixed my brake line and fixed my a/c.

You are like a wizard! *bows deeply*

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 05:14 PM (9BRsg)

8 Got my new gas grill yesterday. Fired up a steak on it for lunch.

Posted by: Bruce at May 09, 2015 05:14 PM (8ikIW)

9 Awwww; puppies and kittens who would be mean to either one.

For Mother's Day I will be doing pretty much the same as every day. Wifey hasn't said anything about going over to her mom's house are anything.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at May 09, 2015 05:14 PM (wlDny)

10 I'm going to go walk my dogs.

Don't do anything Tom Brady wouldn't do.

Posted by: The Great White Snark at May 09, 2015 05:15 PM (LImiJ)

11 It's been raining all day after several days of rain this week.

I may do next week's Gardening Thread on water features!

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 05:15 PM (9BRsg)

12 I have rescued 2 Great Danes. Both had great personalities. Geordie a all white was blind and deaf but was house broken and trainable. Picard was grey with Black patches and brindling. was full grown and only 80 lbs when I got him. he filled out to 140lbs. They were not to spec results of over breeding. Picard became severly epileptic and Geordie jumped into a wal and broke his neck.
Now I have a 3 lb toy poodle.

Posted by: Tom at May 09, 2015 05:16 PM (2xq3v)

13 That's quite a change, Tom!

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 05:19 PM (9BRsg)

14 (What are you doing for Mother's Day tomorrow?)

Well, I was going to Walmart to buy groceries, but if tomorrow is Mother's day, I may have to remain in seclusion 'lest I be triggered to violence by something someone might say to me.

and don't say nuthin bout my mother. She was doing what she thought was right for the family.

Posted by: Crazy Uncle Ned Barker at May 09, 2015 05:19 PM (lxMIO)

15 That video was... adorbable.

Posted by: smaulz at May 09, 2015 05:21 PM (AbcTu)

16 Nice things?

I got nothing.

Posted by: Garrett at May 09, 2015 05:22 PM (T3uUA)

17 >>I fixed my brake line

Acrimonious divorce?

Posted by: Aviator at May 09, 2015 05:23 PM (sQzB6)

18 Looks delicious.

I love white meat.

Posted by: Barry The DogEater at May 09, 2015 05:23 PM (oVJmc)

19 Nice things? Hmmm. Mom always said I was the reason we couldn't have nice things.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 09, 2015 05:23 PM (KFdZd)

20 I guess Bruce Jenner gets to double dip this year...!

Posted by: tbd at May 09, 2015 05:24 PM (jQdD1)

21 Guy looks awful metro to me. Cute pup, though.

Posted by: Garrett at May 09, 2015 05:24 PM (T3uUA)

22 6 Be grateful that I'm not still married to my children's mother?
Posted by: Furious George at May 09, 2015 05:13 PM (UlJ3l)

*fistbump*

Posted by: Insomniac at May 09, 2015 05:26 PM (mx5oN)

23 >>I guess Bruce Jenner gets to double dip this year...!

I hope some straight woman warned him about those Vermont Teddy Bears and Pajama-grams.

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 05:26 PM (9BRsg)

24 Sherri's Berries!

Posted by: Garrett at May 09, 2015 05:27 PM (T3uUA)

25 I remember my sister and I made breakfast in bed for my mom. Blueberry jam and toast crumbs managed to get on most of sheets. She still loved it.

Posted by: Bruce at May 09, 2015 05:28 PM (8ikIW)

26 I'm getting my wife three brand new Berkshire piglets tomorrow, 5 weeks old. Maximum cuteness. That is if we survive Ana. The center of it should pass right over our farm. So tomorrow will be a throw back to the 1800s on the farm with no electricity, so that's nice.

Posted by: traye at May 09, 2015 05:29 PM (IDXDb)

27 Awwwww, puppy! Ok, nice things: Celebrated Mother's Day early by spending the day at the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space museum. A few planes from yesterday's VE Day flyover were there. Most touching was the presence of 43 WW2 veterans from Dallas brought in by Honor Flight. One gentleman was celebrating his 98th birthday today.

Tomorrow, church and spending time with my mom. I'll return to my regularly-scheduled negativity on Monday.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at May 09, 2015 05:30 PM (dp1FO)

28 Flying out to Chicago tomorrow so Mothers Day will be celebrated today. Breakfast was scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & gravy, and bacon. Dinner will be chicken piccata with angel hair pasta and garlic toast.

Only two more weeks of commuting before we move.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 09, 2015 05:31 PM (KFdZd)

29 @26
SQUEEeeeal!

Posted by: Y-not on the phone at May 09, 2015 05:31 PM (9BRsg)

30 26
I'm getting my wife three brand new Berkshire piglets tomorrow, 5 weeks old.

When is peak bacon? (sorry)

Posted by: pep at May 09, 2015 05:32 PM (LAe3v)

31 Sweet video.

Our doggies live just long enough for us to fall in love with them, and then break our hearts by dying too soon, all too soon.

Posted by: Noam Sayen at May 09, 2015 05:33 PM (FkgZk)

32 I moved my youngest back from college today. It's a PITA, but I know lots of folks who would give an arm for the chance.

Posted by: pep at May 09, 2015 05:33 PM (LAe3v)

33 Went out for the wifes birthday last night. Went for a vegetarian meal. We had pheasant sausage, foie gras, salmon in a pastry crust, and steak frittes.

Well, I guess the frittes were vegetarian. And really pheasant, salmon and goose liver are basically a vegetable.

So we did good, right?

Posted by: Bruce at May 09, 2015 05:34 PM (8ikIW)

34 >>Celebrated Mother's Day early by spending the day at
the Udvar-Hazy Air Space museum.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife

Did you make it to the WWII memorial and fly over yesterday?

Posted by: Aviator at May 09, 2015 05:34 PM (sQzB6)

35 I had a Husky/Cattle dog mix for 15 years, he did go blind and had back problems, but he still was dedicated to fetching, got toys that make noise and he was on it like Blue Bonnet. He was an amazing mutt.

Posted by: mjb at May 09, 2015 05:35 PM (YtWJn)

36 Always the right attitude to have with a pet.

Posted by: Socratease at May 09, 2015 05:35 PM (2GbWn)

37 Tomorrow, my husband and I will be going over to Mom's house. We share an interest in gardening, so I'm bringing her some plants to finish up a container arrangement on her front porch.

Posted by: Mindy at May 09, 2015 05:37 PM (WS8WT)

38 Let's see. Something nice to say... my 3 nieces are getting married this year. Weird thing though, my BIL isn't too pleased with 3 weddings in same year.

Posted by: olddog in mo at May 09, 2015 05:37 PM (3eZI/)

39 Did you make it to the WWII memorial and fly over yesterday?
Posted by: Aviator at May 09, 2015 05:34 PM (sQzB6)
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I did. It was amazing, certainly for the history, but also for the logistics of it. I was also gratified to see how many people were there. Judging by the crowds today, most of them went to the museum, as well!

C-Span has video of the entire thing on its website.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at May 09, 2015 05:38 PM (dp1FO)

40 >>>>>
So we did good, right?
Posted by: Bruce at May 09, 2015 05:34 PM (8ikIW)
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You did great -- everything you ate was a vegetarian.

Posted by: Mindy at May 09, 2015 05:39 PM (WS8WT)

41 just transplanted my poppy seedlings so pretty soon imma be like dorothy and da crew passed out in the back fawty

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 05:40 PM (LhscM)

42 First day the neighborhood pool is open. Three younger kids are there. They also paid for their own pizza delivery to eat at the pool. They're growing up.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 09, 2015 05:40 PM (GDulk)

43 Me: would you like some chili?
Girl I dated once: no, I'm a vegetarian.
Me: so were all the animals we killed to make the chili.

Yeah, that one didn't work out.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 09, 2015 05:41 PM (KFdZd)

44 I think I will compose a nice poem for my mother.

Posted by: Andrew Dice Clay at May 09, 2015 05:42 PM (JO9+V)

45 Does anyone else smell barbecue? Because I smell barbecue...

Posted by: Barack Obama at May 09, 2015 05:44 PM (fAHXr)

46 >>I did. It was amazing, certainly for the history, but also for the
logistics of it. I was also gratified to see how many people were
there. Judging by the crowds today, most of them went to the museum, as
well!

I was there yesterday as well. Pretty cool. We were behind the WWII memorial on the Lincoln Memorial side so we couldn't really hear much of what was being said over the PA. My wife would ask me what each plane was and what it was used for. After I answered on a couple I noticed a woman next to us who was leaning towards me. I looked at her and she said she just wanted to hear my narration. We spent the day at the museum Thursday, we started with the tour and the docent was a retired Navy guy who had flown S-2s.

Posted by: Aviator at May 09, 2015 05:46 PM (sQzB6)

47 Patty, my neighbors Great Dane, was a gentle giant. A more loving or docile creature could not be found. Unfortunately they tend not to live long lives. She was eight when she passed on last year. She was laying in the yard and I walked up to the fence and called her, she did not respond. She had not been ill or showed any signs of distress. From what I gather, and I am certainly no expert on the breed, it is not uncommon for one to have a heart attack and die suddenly and unexpectedly. I still miss her, especially after watching this video.

Posted by: tbd at May 09, 2015 05:47 PM (jQdD1)

48 My 18 year old son is having a three month "anniversary" (as his cute, smart girl friend calls it). He bought her flowers, a CD, and is taking her to dinner.

My wife said to him "You are the sweetest boyfriend!".

I told him he's making me look bad.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 09, 2015 05:47 PM (4Mv1T)

49 When is peak bacon? (sorry)
Posted by: pep at May 09, 2015 05

For us because we got some to grow as bacon we have several to choose from right now. The ones we'll sell from our breeders won't be ready until next year but from then on it should be like a conveyor belt, a very tasty conveyor belt.

Posted by: traye at May 09, 2015 05:48 PM (YfnUb)

50 conveyer belts don't taste like baconz

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 05:52 PM (hFibm)

51 i don't care how much you fry em

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 05:53 PM (hFibm)

52 46 Posted by: Aviator at May 09, 2015 05:46 PM (sQzB6)

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Interesting about the acoustics of the narration. We were in front of the Washington Monument (facing the Lincoln Memorial) and could hear it ok. The C-Span video includes the narration. The docents at those museums are great & so willing to share their knowledge & experience. Glad you had an appreciative audience, as well!

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at May 09, 2015 05:57 PM (dp1FO)

53 F*ing allergies.

Posted by: Clutch Cargo at May 09, 2015 06:00 PM (sH832)

54
Heard on the radio that Sierra Leone is now ebola free. Odd but a few months ago, their ebola docs were dying like flies. They attributed the end of ebola due to people changing their behaviors. If HIV is any indication, in a few years people will go back to their old ways. Anyways, what about the virus being found in various body fluids much loner than they said. They told people to use condoms for 90 days. Now they say it must be used forever.

Posted by: Bruce J at May 09, 2015 06:01 PM (iQIUe)

55 rom what I gather, and I am certainly no expert on the breed, it is not uncommon for one to have a heart attack and die suddenly and unexpectedly. I still miss her, especially after watching this video.
Posted by: tbd

This just happened to our 9 month old Great Pyrenees girl Liberty. She was fine at 6, was dead at 8 when I went to shut chickens door. Patrick Henry, her brother acts like a completely different dog now.

I pray he doesn't have the same condition, our farm is surrounded by coyotes.

Posted by: traye at May 09, 2015 06:01 PM (YfnUb)

56 just transplanted my poppy seedlings so pretty soon imma be like dorothy and da crew passed out in the back fawty

What kind? Tasmanian or Afghan? We had a local guy growing them in between the vines of a vineyard over several hundred acres. I guess he pushed the limit on that one. Plus, he grew bright red ones, so the whole county knew.

Posted by: Clutch Cargo at May 09, 2015 06:02 PM (sH832)

57 I am staying home . Just spent April helping my bro do home Hospice and can't take it any more. Him not my mom. He is in Colorado with Mom and I'm in Nevada.
I will pray she goes peacefully.

Posted by: Tom at May 09, 2015 06:03 PM (2xq3v)

58 what do i know about poppies some kind of ornamental

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 06:04 PM (44HQE)

59 At 2PM CDT the world was forever changed as Corrina928 arrived. I'll be changing my nic to Grump now.

Posted by: toby928(C) at May 09, 2015 06:06 PM (rwI+c)

60 According to SiL928, Girl928 and baby both performed admirably.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at May 09, 2015 06:07 PM (rwI+c)

61 Grand daughter Toby?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 09, 2015 06:07 PM (KFdZd)

62 Yep. My first grandchild. I have waited long for this one.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at May 09, 2015 06:07 PM (rwI+c)

63 what do i know about poppies some kind of ornamental

Yeah, and you dry them as "ornamentals". Then, you grind them up and make tea. If you had a backache, it will be gone. Just don't cut the pods while they're growing and scrape off the latex, or the feds get involved.

Posted by: Clutch Cargo at May 09, 2015 06:08 PM (sH832)

64 I will pray she goes peacefully.

Posted by: Tom at May 09, 2015 06:03 PM (2xq3v)
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I'm sorry Tom. Sending up prayers for you and your mom.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at May 09, 2015 06:08 PM (dp1FO)

65 Congratulations, Grump!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 09, 2015 06:09 PM (KFdZd)

66 Thanks. Mrs928, Boy928 and I are about to go out and eat and drink in celebration. I hope the restaurant isn't pissed if I pour a libation for the babe.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at May 09, 2015 06:11 PM (rwI+c)

67 Diet be damned.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at May 09, 2015 06:12 PM (rwI+c)

68 Where is everybody? Don't tell me you people went and got lives.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 09, 2015 06:14 PM (KFdZd)

69 Son comes home on leave tomorrow... first time in two years.... (he's stationed in Guam).

Posted by: BB Wolf at May 09, 2015 06:15 PM (qh617)

70 I will pray she goes peacefully.

Posted by: Tom at May 09, 2015 06:03 PM (2xq3v)

May the Lord send you and your mom comfort and peace.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 09, 2015 06:16 PM (St6BJ)

71 Hey Blondie, your mother sure must get a lot of cards...

Posted by: Tuco Ramirez at May 09, 2015 06:18 PM (EB4Iv)

72 To send Mother's Day wishes to my Mom, I'd have to hire Theresa Caputo. Same for Father's Day.

Posted by: RickZ at May 09, 2015 06:18 PM (ZYPDr)

73 I miss my Mama. Mama's been gone since December 2001. She had congestive heart failure, but I believe she never recovered from the shock of 9-11. On our first visit after the attack, when I saw her in S.C., her heartbreak was very much apparent. She lasted about 90 days after the attack and in many ways she was a victim. Many of us are, and in many different ways. I will have my justice one day. Remember, if you still have your Mama, love on her.

Posted by: Eromero at May 09, 2015 06:19 PM (go5uR)

74 When my Ma was dieing she loved when I would "borrow" enough lilacs and other flowers in bloom from a neighbors yard to make a little bunch for her. She loved the Lily of the Valley she had growing in her yard but they all died out. Last year I found a couple strays and transplanted them in my yard and they've spread like crazy, so I have a little piece of her I'll keep going if I can. Stealing flowers is ok if it's for your Ma right?

Posted by: dartist at May 09, 2015 06:22 PM (ahBY0)

75 Not only is tomorrow Mother's Day, but it would have been my Mom and Dad's 63rd anniversary. They've both been gone for a while now, but I still miss them both. I'm taking my wife out for dinner. I sincerely hope her kids and grandkids take the time to at least call and wish her the best on the day.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 06:22 PM (9iR5/)

76
Congratulations, Toby!

Posted by: Soothsayer at May 09, 2015 06:22 PM (UOsky)

77 I talked to Mom briefly today - it was my brother's turn to visit her. He and my sister visit her regularly - I can't because of the distance. I write to her once a week - letters with pictures, and my sister and brother read her the letters.
Mom had a bad fall, two or three days after Thanksgiving last year, and broke some bones in her neck in falling. She's paralyzed from the shoulders down, and they hope with aggressive therapy she'll be able to use her hands. But walking on her own is probably not gonna happen. She just got her jazzy custom wheel-chair this week, so that is something.
But the fall meant an end to living in the lovely house in the country that she and Dad built, the social life she had in the town where she lived, the gardening, the pets ... everything - all gone. The plan is that when the house sells, my sister will use some of the funds to add to her own house, so Mom can live there with a full-time caretaker.
Mom sounded chipper enough, but my brother says she has good days and bad days.

Posted by: Sgt. Mom at May 09, 2015 06:24 PM (95iDF)

78 Stealing flowers is ok if it's for your Ma right?

Posted by: dartist at May 09, 2015 06:22 PM (ahBY0)
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I can't speak for God, but I would be willing to look the other way. Hell, I'd help you steal them. But only for your Mom.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 06:26 PM (9iR5/)

79
So if your A/C stops working on your older car, don't take it to the shop.

Spend $40 for a can of refrigerant (which purportedly fixes leaks also) and add it to your system. More often than not it will fix you up. Yeah, you have/had a leak, but fixing an a/c leak can be big $$. Chances are that $40 can get you through the summer.

Posted by: Soothsayer at May 09, 2015 06:26 PM (UOsky)

80 Grump928, I lift one in the celebration of life that is your new grand daughter! L'Chaim!

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 06:28 PM (9iR5/)

81 I'm a sucker for big dogs. Had 4 Irish wolfhounds of staggered ages because of the short life span. If any of you East Coast morons see any Scottish Deer Hounds I'm market and there aren't any breeders around here.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 09, 2015 06:29 PM (uab97)

82 Happy Mom's day to my fellow mommy 'ettes!

I have told my kids age 19 21 and their dad (my ex) that I want an inexpensive meal and peace - no gifts.

No cooking, clean-up, fights, drama, bullshit - just smiles and peace not matter how hard they have to fake it. Boom.

I love being a mom - I brought them into the world and I will take them out if the shit gets too stupid.

Posted by: Cheri at May 09, 2015 06:32 PM (ZFPMM)

83 I can't speak for God, but I would be willing to look the other way. Hell, I'd help you steal them. But only for your Mom.

Thanks Old Blue, she really got a kick out of it. I think the Big Guy would give us a pass considering how much other stuff is keeping Him busy these days.

Posted by: dartist at May 09, 2015 06:33 PM (ahBY0)

84 I haven't celebrated mothers day since the late 80s. And this year, I don't get to celebrate fathers day either. I miss him a lot.

Posted by: Denver at May 09, 2015 06:41 PM (kwq+k)

85 my 3 nieces are getting married this year. Weird thing though, my BIL isn't too pleased with 3 weddings in same year.
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Two words: triple wedding!

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 06:41 PM (9BRsg)

86 I recently stayed with Mom to help her after her hip surgery, and I just sent her a care package stuffed with goodies, so I've racked up some Good Daughter points. Hopefully I have displayed sufficient filial piety that she will spring for bail should an incident occur at the the next MoMee.

Mom is healing up really fast, all things considered, and is driving again. Her physical therapist is a chirpy, rosy-cheeked little sadist who is putting her through her paces.

I'll give her a call tomorrow and we'll dish and solve world problems.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 06:43 PM (jR7Wy)

87 I cut the bottom out of a Grand Marinier bottle, made a vented wood base and adorned it with some copper. Cool candle holder for my mom for mothers day

Posted by: The Jackhole somewhere on Ventura Highway at May 09, 2015 06:45 PM (dULJN)

88 Her physical therapist is a chirpy, rosy-cheeked little sadist who is putting her through her paces.
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PT gals are wonderful!

If I pass away before the mister I told him to throw out his knee and find a cute PT gal to replace me.

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 06:45 PM (9BRsg)

89 g'early evenin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at May 09, 2015 06:45 PM (KCxzN)

90
Yikes! Some self anointed socialist feminist defended the defacing of a war memorial dedicated to the woman who served in WW2.

What a scrunt!

Posted by: Bruce J at May 09, 2015 06:46 PM (iQIUe)

91 My neighbors golden passed away at their house two days ago. I park in my driveway and see their daughter start to walk towards me. As she gets closer she begins to break down and then tells me that Milo (their golden) has passed away. They have him in the back of their jeep and all I can think of his how much I want him to wake up. This beautiful Dane. I truly hope he (she??) has a long and wonderful life. Kudos to the owner. Grew up with cats but man I just love dogs - they are awesome. And they love to run around in crap outside which is perfect for me!

Posted by: kdizzydaze at May 09, 2015 06:48 PM (VPRnC)

92 Eris, you are the good daughter, and I'm happy to hear that your Mom is doing better.
On that note, no matter how much my Mother loved me, she always told me that she wouldn't post my bail if I done stupid and landed my happy ass in the hoosegow. Thanks, Mom.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 06:48 PM (9iR5/)

93
My beloved mom passed on Valentines 2012 at 100 years 5 months. During the last nine months, I spent the majority of my time in Texas with mom, reliving the days of old when dad returned from the Pacific, the first home, birth of sister, and other events memorable to mom.

In the early morning hours on the day of her passing she called out and I went to the master suite and we spoke. This happened many times and she was accustomed to my spending a few minutes with her and then returning to sleep the balance of the night.

This particular morning was different for me and I assumed it was different for mom. I spoke with her in a low comforting voice and told her it was alright to go and be with dad. I mentioned dad was waiting to dance with her as they spent their adult lives ballroom dancing. She smiled but never spoke, and I returned to sleep.

At 08:15 the following morning, the day nurse called out, "come quick, come quick", and as I entered the room the nurse was reciting the Lord's Prayer. My sister and I joined the recitation, and mom looked at me, centered her head, and her eyes closed.

It was a long journey, but ended painlessly and without regret. She was a loving mom who gave her all, and we reciprocated in kind. I miss her deeply, but knowing she passed so effortlessly makes my grieving less painful.

Happy Mother's Day mom!

Posted by: Doctor Fish at May 09, 2015 06:48 PM (P330y)

94 The video is cute and touching. I am reminded of Mark Twain's quote: "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man."

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars(TM) at May 09, 2015 06:48 PM (Whlww)

95 If I pass away before the mister I told him to throw out his knee and find a cute PT gal to replace me.
Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 06:45 PM (9BRsg)
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No pleasure without a little pain!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 06:50 PM (jR7Wy)

96 >>Posted by: Doctor Fish at May 09, 2015 06:48 PM

That's a wonderful story.

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 06:50 PM (9BRsg)

97 I'm sure that I'm not the only one to notice that this thread is really dusty. It keeps messing with my eyes.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 06:51 PM (9iR5/)

98 Mom passed away in '02. Cancer. It was hard to believe for a while before it set in.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 06:54 PM (a2VZb)

99 On that note, no matter how much my Mother loved me, she always told me that she wouldn't post my bail if I done stupid and landed my happy ass in the hoosegow. Thanks, Mom.
Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 06:48 PM (9iR5/)
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Growing up, my mom always told me "I love you, honey. And I'll love you just as much when you're in prison!" So I knew there would be no tearful plea to the judge about how I was getting my life back together.

I envision a bunch of us Hordelings shamefacedly toeing the cement floor of our cell while Mom signs the release papers. "We're sorry Eris's Mom! But they started it!" ((points to frat broheims in the other cell))

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 06:56 PM (jR7Wy)

100
I'm sure that I'm not the only one to notice that this thread is really dusty. It keeps messing with my eyes.

And if somebody busts out the bagpipes to Amazing Grace I'm outta here. Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's wherever they may be!

Posted by: dartist at May 09, 2015 06:56 PM (ahBY0)

101 My happy story:

I rescued a little black kitten that had been abandoned by his mom. The neighbor fed ferals (and trapped and spayed and neutered and doctored and dewormed and deflea'd them so it wasn't some crazy woman... at least that way) and this little kitten was pushed out by the competition I think.

What decided me to keep him was the way he perched on a pumpkin I had picked out of the garden and put on the porch, and he looked sweet and adorable.

Took him in, deflea'd him, introduced him to my other cats, fed him up, and took him to the vet.

Vet said FIV, prognosis, 6 months top, you want me to put him down?

I said no, he's happy now, if he gets bad I'll bring him in.

Been 6 years now.
Happy cat though.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 09, 2015 06:59 PM (t//F+)

102 That's a touching story, Dr Fish. Looks like my allergies are acting up again.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 09, 2015 07:00 PM (KFdZd)

103 Been 6 years now.
Happy cat though.
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:-)

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 07:00 PM (9BRsg)

104
After I answered on a couple I noticed a woman next to us who was leaning towards me. I looked at her and she said she just wanted to hear my narration.

I received a most gratifying complement ever from members of my Scout troop last month when we toured Gettysburg NMHP on bicycles. I was able to tell them about what had occurred at most places we stopped and I was able to make the information interesting to them. Several of them went out of their way to thank me for having provided them with the best tour of a historical site that they had ever experienced.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars(TM) at May 09, 2015 07:02 PM (Whlww)

105 Krebs, the National Open Bowling Tournament is in Syracuse in 2018. Now that I'm retired, I can take my time coming and going. I told my wife that when we get done with the tournament, I want to drive south and tour the battlefield. She's good with that, although she's not as much into history as I am. It's on my bucket list.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 07:06 PM (9iR5/)

106 I am loving these stories, the sweet and the bittersweet. Thanks for these "respite" threads, Y-not. Like that "favorite toys of childhood" thread that went on for hours.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 07:07 PM (jR7Wy)

107 You're welcome, All Hail Eris. I figured we needed a break.

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 07:08 PM (9BRsg)

108 104 Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars(TM) at May 09, 2015 07:02 PM (Whlww)
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That sounds like a wonderful way to tour the battlefield. I'm going to look into that as a trip for my Girl Scout troop. Yeah, I know, Girl Scouts, but I ignore the b.s. that comes from on high and focus on teaching them actual life skills.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at May 09, 2015 07:12 PM (dp1FO)

109 Nice day at the ballpark. Just watched NC State beat Wake Forest 3-2, had a few beers and a bratwurst and am now back home again to do nothing until tomorrow. Rafael Palmeiro was there to watch his son play, but I didn't feel the need to go over and say "Hi", he had enough of that going on already.

Posted by: Lincolntf at May 09, 2015 07:12 PM (2cS/G)

110
The UK leftards are whining that 36.9% of the vote on a 66.1% turnout is not democracy. Sure it is. The tories won 51% of the seats and you can't hold a gun to people's head to make them vote. Obviously, the ones who didnt vote were leftards (both Brand and Fry encouraged people not to vote). Live with it, idiots.

Anyway, keeping with the thread's theme, I dont think their mom's loved them enough.

Posted by: Bruce J. at May 09, 2015 07:12 PM (iQIUe)

111
Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 07:06 PM (9iR5/)

Take your time and do it in the order by which the battle proceeded over the three days. This was the first time that I had gotten to see the battlefield of the first day.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars(TM) at May 09, 2015 07:14 PM (VPncT)

112 'White Appreciation Day' is a nice thing. Especially by a Hispanic owned business.

And yes, the SJW's are out in full force.

Posted by: RWC - team BOHICA at May 09, 2015 07:16 PM (XAFOu)

113 Did Mothers Day today after going to my nephews football game....remains undefeated.

Just Denny's....absolutely horrible.

So yay!

Posted by: RWC - team BOHICA at May 09, 2015 07:17 PM (XAFOu)

114 "Placer County Man Punches Bear in Face to Save His Dog".
I have heard that you can tell if a bear is right or left handed. They outreach you, and they can out-sprint a quarter horse. Your options are limited.
Il nous faut de l'audace, encore de l'audace, toujours de l'audace!
Don't be a victim.
The best thing to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.
I still don't know how long I am going to live, but right now is still tolerable. I am going to be a grandfather for the first time in July, so things should be looking up from that point.

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 07:20 PM (lKD/i)

115 The UK leftards are whining that 36.9% of the vote on a 66.1% turnout is not democracy. Sure it is. The tories won 51% of the seats and you can't hold a gun to people's head to make them vote. Obviously, the ones who didnt vote were leftards (both Brand and Fry encouraged people not to vote). Live with it, idiots.

Anyway, keeping with the thread's theme, I dont think their mom's loved them enough.

Posted by: Bruce J.
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Let me guess, when they win it's an example of the "people's will".
When they lose, it's not the people's will.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 09, 2015 07:21 PM (F0Cog)

116 We took Mr. H's parents and his sister and her husband out for a seafood buffet tonight. His parents are 81 and 82 yrs young. Both my parents are gone. It was nice.
My mother passed away 5 years ago, and my husband is lucky to still have both of his.

Posted by: ALH at May 09, 2015 07:22 PM (2oOI9)

117 Anyway, keeping with the thread's theme, I dont think their mom's loved them enough.

To be fair, have you SEEN Ed Miliband? What a hoser!

Posted by: pep at May 09, 2015 07:22 PM (LAe3v)

118 Denny's was good for carb and caff loading after a night of serious clubbing, and it had that Mos Eisley Cantina vibe at 3:00 in the morning. Goths, cops, rednecks, mokes... everybody loves a Grand Slam!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 07:23 PM (jR7Wy)

119 Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars(TM) at May 09, 2015 07:14 PM (VPncT)
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Yeah, I think most forget that Pickett's charge wasn't the only battle. There was the Peach Orchard, Devil's Den, Little Round Top, Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill.
The American Civil War was the preface to the trench warfare of WWI. After the carnage of modern weapons matched with Napoleonic tactics brought about the battles, and the trench warfare, of Petersburg and Richmond.
You couldn't just stand in ranks and blaze away at each other without massive casualties. Although many generals on both sides tried.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 07:25 PM (9iR5/)

120 Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 09, 2015 07:21 PM (F0Cog)

Yep. It's amazing how well L. Sprague DeCamp caught the various flavors of totalitarians in his Unbeheaded King trilogy. I suspect that many Morons would enjoy those books.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 09, 2015 07:26 PM (GDulk)

121 Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 07:23 PM (jR7Wy)

Everybody loves being served their Grand Slam before everyone else is finished too

Myself, dad and nephew.

Posted by: RWC - team BOHICA at May 09, 2015 07:28 PM (XAFOu)

122 .

Posted by: If you don't have anything nice to say at May 09, 2015 07:28 PM (XrHO0)

123 Denny's is a great place to take the kids for cheap decent meal, and wave to the other divorced dads there.

Posted by: eman at May 09, 2015 07:29 PM (MQEz6)

124 Just got back from running some errands. 6:00 PM here and every restaurant in town has people standing out front of it. Tomorrow, they'll probably be standing out in the road.

Posted by: Bruce at May 09, 2015 07:30 PM (8ikIW)

125 Denny's is for people who can't go to Waffle House.

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 07:32 PM (lKD/i)

126 My cousin and his wife welcomed a healthy, baby boy into the world yesterday.

Posted by: hadoop at May 09, 2015 07:33 PM (2X7pN)

127 Waffle House menu:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/m2v6872

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 07:33 PM (lKD/i)

128 110
The UK leftards are whining that 36.9% of the vote on a 66.1% turnout is not democracy. Sure it is. The tories won 51% of the seats and you can't hold a gun to people's head to make them vote. Obviously, the ones who didnt vote were leftards (both Brand and Fry encouraged people not to vote). Live with it, idiots.

Anyway, keeping with the thread's theme, I dont think their mom's loved them enough.
Posted by: Bruce J. at May 09, 2015 07:12 PM (iQIUe)

You can't?

Posted by: Cuba, Iraq, etc. at May 09, 2015 07:34 PM (TAgtY)

129 Jim Gaffigan on Waffle House:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz1cfwFmv1w

Posted by: hadoop at May 09, 2015 07:36 PM (2X7pN)

130
The UK leftards are whining that 36.9% of the vote on a 66.1% turnout is not democracy.

There really must be a playbook.

Posted by: Soothsayer at May 09, 2015 07:36 PM (UOsky)

131 Krebs, did you see that photo in the side bar of the two rounds that collided at Gallipoli? Holy Cow! The odds must be astronomical.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 07:36 PM (9iR5/)

132
Literally, I mean. Either that or they all go to a secret school and learn leftism.

Posted by: Soothsayer at May 09, 2015 07:37 PM (UOsky)

133 I will spend the day with Kylie and Kendall, clothes shopping and going to the beauty salon for a pedicure. It's so awesome being one of the girls! I should have done this years ago. We're closer than ever now.

Posted by: Bruce Jenner at May 09, 2015 07:37 PM (XrHO0)

134 I'm doing nothing for Mother's Day. Because my sisters took their kids and my mom to an indoor water park hotel and are there most of today and tomorrow. So I will jus be calling my mom to wish her a happy Mother's Day.

Posted by: Buzzion at May 09, 2015 07:37 PM (TAgtY)

135 Because my sisters took their kids and my mom to an indoor water park hotel and are there most of today and tomorrow.
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An indoor water park hotel? What the heck is that?

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 07:41 PM (9BRsg)

136 We didn't have Waffle houses in the Chitcago. It was either White Castle or Steak and Egger after a long night.
Both of them were blamed for the host of ailments one felt the next day.
No one ever blamed the 10 beers, six shots and a pack of Marlboros.

Posted by: Bruce at May 09, 2015 07:42 PM (8ikIW)

137 Yep. It's amazing how well L. Sprague DeCamp caught the various flavors of totalitarians in his Unbeheaded King trilogy. I suspect that many Morons would enjoy those books.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 09, 2015 07:26 PM (GDulk)
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Oh, these are good! Read them ages ago. A king is elected, serves his term, and is executed, and his head is tossed out like a bride's bouquet for the next lucky king to catch. Jorian escapes his fate and is hounded through various and sundry localities and their wacky governing systems.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 07:42 PM (jR7Wy)

138 @129 Sick!
Funny, but I've never ever been in a dirty Waffle House. The staff, while I've sometimes been unsure they were actually from my home planet, have been without memorable exception, polite and helpful. My fellow guests? No one showed me their gun, and I didn't show them mine. Didn't need to.
R E S P E C T.
That's on the wall at every store I've visited.

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 07:43 PM (lKD/i)

139 135 Because my sisters took their kids and my mom to an indoor water park hotel and are there most of today and tomorrow.
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An indoor water park hotel? What the heck is that?
Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 07:41 PM (9BRsg)

https://www.greatwolf.com/mason

Posted by: Buzzion at May 09, 2015 07:44 PM (TAgtY)

140 back from giving baby a bath.

he's much better from last night. fkn scared us he did

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 07:44 PM (Cq0oW)

141 My Ma has been gone 5 years now and I'll be taking my 91 year old dad to my niece's and their daughter's for a party. Funny thing about my one niece's daughter. She was about 3 when my Ma passed and the first time she came over after my Ma died she put a maple leaf on her chair and wouldn't let anyone sit in the chair or touch the leaf. Every time she came over for months we had to put that damn leaf on the chair or the kid would be asking about it. She was so sweet about it that we just let it go. Talk about dust in your eyes.

Posted by: dartist at May 09, 2015 07:45 PM (ahBY0)

142 Today was a good day at maison de whippersnapper- I planted tomatoes, peppers, and leeks, then worked on the book (nearing sixty thousand words!). Tomorrow, I'm going to visit my grandmother and my aunt, since Mom is riding heavenly horses and back-talking the angels who are supposed to be keeping her line.

Posted by: right wing whippersnapper- quietly rebellious at May 09, 2015 07:45 PM (wyXRZ)

143 Waffle House ended itself by serving my pregnant wife a waffle a la mode topped with a long human hair.

The waitress furthered the mistake by pointing out that it wasn't hers and offering another waffle.

We had this discussion while my pregnant wife was in the bathroom doing what pregnant wives do when the are completely grossed out by something.

Posted by: typo dynamofo at May 09, 2015 07:46 PM (i7JE3)

144 115: 115 The UK leftards are whining that 36.9% of the vote on a 66.1% turnout is not democracy. Sure it is. The tories won 51% of the seats and you can't hold a gun to people's head to make them vote. Obviously, the ones who didnt vote were leftards (both Brand and Fry encouraged people not to vote). Live with it, idiots.

Posted by: Bruce J.
****

Let me guess, when they win it's an example of the "people's will".
When they lose, it's not the people's will.

Hence why our Fascist in Chief and his merry band wants mandatory voting.

Posted by: puddleglum not at work at May 09, 2015 07:46 PM (exIln)

145 An indoor water park hotel? What the heck is that?
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There used to be a place here in Denver called Celebrity Lanes. It was a 100 lane bowling alley, complete with an indoor water park with slides and everything. It had two bars, an arcade, a large billiard room and it was very cool. In the same building was a Village Inn Pancake House. Owned by Disney. You literally could play there all day. The PBA (Professional Bowlers Association) even used to hold tournaments there.
They sold the property to Builder's Square for a metric crap ton of money because it was a prime location. Builder's Square went belly up two years later. That location was vacant for over a decade.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 07:48 PM (9iR5/)

146 Posted by: typo dynamofo at May 09, 2015 07:46 PM (i7JE3)
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I don't get why people are so grossed out by hair. As long as it's not pubic, what's the big deal?

Posted by: Bruce Jenner at May 09, 2015 07:48 PM (XrHO0)

147 theres an indoor water park hotel in Erie pa never went in myself

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 07:50 PM (Cq0oW)

148 OK, buzzion, that's just a very weird Mother's Day present.

Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 07:50 PM (9BRsg)

149 I think I need to take my mom to a Denny's or Waffle House at 0300. We'll pack roscoes, of course.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 07:50 PM (jR7Wy)

150 how about bread ties in sammiches? got that once

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 07:51 PM (Cq0oW)

151 @143 Your server had a good understanding of the HAACP food safety management system.
No one likes foreign objects in our dishes, but that hair was likely cooked. Therefore, no cooties.
God bless pregnant ladies.

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 07:51 PM (lKD/i)

152 Imagine the kids of those 3 women who married each other. That's got to be hectic.

Posted by: Bruce Jenner at May 09, 2015 07:53 PM (cIoI4)

153 very weird Mother's Day present.
Posted by: Y-not at May 09, 2015 07:50 PM (9BRsg)

Eh. It's not meant as a Mother's Day present.

Posted by: Buzzion at May 09, 2015 07:53 PM (TAgtY)

154 146- A wise man does not question his pregnant wife about the things that provoke her bile.

Posted by: typo dynamofo at May 09, 2015 07:53 PM (i7JE3)

155 151 @143 Your server had a good understanding of the HAACP food safety management system.
No one likes foreign objects in our dishes, but that hair was likely cooked. Therefore, no cooties.
God bless pregnant ladies.
Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 07:51 PM (lKD/i)

Since it's a foreign material it doesn't matter how properly cooked it is. It violates HACCP.

Posted by: Buzzion at May 09, 2015 07:55 PM (TAgtY)

156 Just opened a fresh growler of Arrogant Bastard.

First impression:

Whoa.

Posted by: mrp at May 09, 2015 07:57 PM (JBggj)

157 Found a half a caterpillar in some salsa once. It would have been some kind of moth had it grown up. Let the company know, and I also let them know that I wasn't upset about it when I sent them the carcass. No matter how hard you try, you can't keep that kind of thing out of the food chain. Besides, it's pure protein.
I had free salsa for a year.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 07:57 PM (9iR5/)

158 @155 From the hospitality standpoint, you are correct, Sir.
From the standpoint of the germ theory of disease, I'd go back there and order sunny-side up.

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 07:57 PM (lKD/i)

159 >>There used to be a place here in Denver called Celebrity Lanes...

OMG, I remember that place! Had several 'lock-ins' there as a kid with our church youth group. What fun - staying up all night bowling, swimming, etc.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 09, 2015 07:57 PM (2TN4k)

160 Nice things today:

I'm here and above ground.

I got to have a good talk with CW Jr. over lunch. It's two weeks to his graduation. He's young and has the inexperience of youth, but I can tell he's a thinker and he'll do fine. I told him I was proud of him.

We got a lot of rain today, which our drought-stricken section of the state really needs.

I got a "yes" to a coffee date with Ms. D, the brunette who's been coming to the karaoke bar to hear me sing.

I don't give a damn what else is happening in the world today. It will be there when the weekend is over. Today, I'm enjoying the little things.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread (Face For Radio, Voice For Print) at May 09, 2015 07:59 PM (rJUlF)

161 No one likes foreign objects in our dishes

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 07:51 PM (lKD/i)
************
In that case you probably wouldn't appweciate the secret ingwedient I put in my lobster bisque.

Posted by: Barney Frank at May 09, 2015 08:00 PM (cIoI4)

162 Go Capt Whitebread!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 08:01 PM (jR7Wy)

163 Miss my Mom soooooo much! Thank you God for my daughter, on her way here now! Happy Mothers Day!

Posted by: Flyover at May 09, 2015 08:02 PM (SVz6E)

164 The big problem with Waffle House is that I can't order a really fine late-harvest Riesling, or a Tokaji Asz� 4 Puttonyo.
And really, you can generalize this to encompass many problems facing America today.
Let the Abortion Nazis fret about safety. Leave the rest of us to our cigars and Ferraris, and Waffle House.
Mt 10,29

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 08:03 PM (lKD/i)

165 And, speaking of Mother's Day, what the heck is up with all of those people who have so loving referred to me as a "Mother" lo all these many, many years? Not even a card or a call or even flowers. Ingrates. Pfft.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 08:03 PM (9iR5/)

166 My mom is too far of a drive away to visit, so I'll be calling her tomorrow. Then, it's Skype chat with my daughter and the grandkids.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread (Face For Radio, Voice For Print) at May 09, 2015 08:05 PM (rJUlF)

167 Oddly, I have no firm plans for tomorrow. Will stop by to visit mom, but I have the good fortune of living a few miles from her and see her weekly - something we've made a point of doing since a cancer scare years ago (so I express love and gratitude throughout the year). We typically do a family brunch, but not this year since we just celebrated dad's b-day w/a big party including out of own family.
Also, probably will snow tomorrow, just like last year's Mother's Day - yay, Colorado! :-(

Posted by: Lizzy at May 09, 2015 08:05 PM (2TN4k)

168 Go Capt Whitebread!

That renewed blood flow is gonna do you well Sir.

Posted by: dartist at May 09, 2015 08:05 PM (ahBY0)

169 Gamera always send me card on Mothra's day. Godzilla, he nebber call.

Posted by: Mothra at May 09, 2015 08:06 PM (cIoI4)

170 We'll pack roscoes, of course

As long as you aren't heeled.

Posted by: Fox2! at May 09, 2015 08:07 PM (brIR5)

171 Hair should be considered a condiment, therefore you shouldn't have incurred an upcharge.

Posted by: hadoop at May 09, 2015 08:09 PM (2X7pN)

172 Ok

Found things in my food thread.

The worst; Band Aid in the moonpie

GAGGGG!

Posted by: typo dynamofo at May 09, 2015 08:10 PM (i7JE3)

173 At the risk of being a negative SOB. Puppy mill owners need to do hard time in the state pen. One warning with a fine and a cease and desist. Next time, 1 year in state.

Posted by: Big Al at May 09, 2015 08:10 PM (7TBE3)

174 Lizzy, not to worry. They may be forecasting anywhere between three to seven inches, but it's been so warm and so wet, that most of it will melt before you even know it's there. We may see it on the grassy areas, but the roads will just be wet.
I sure will be glad when it starts drying out, though. I'm beginning to think that it's going to rain for forty days and forty nights and when the sewers back up, we're screwed.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 08:11 PM (9iR5/)

175 I was thinking of building an arc after the rainy week we've had

Even if it snows I'm hoping for some brunch action with hubby and son. That's all I need.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 09, 2015 08:13 PM (2TN4k)

176 Went up to Blackhawk yesterday and took US6. Clear Creek was running fast, hard and full. If this keeps up, Golden may have a few issues. And it keeps raining out the Rockies, but at the rate they're losing, that might not be a bad thing.

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 08:13 PM (9iR5/)

177 Hope you get the brunch action Lizzy. I don't think the weather is going to hold you back. Happy Mother's Day to you and all the 'ettes!

Posted by: Old Blue at May 09, 2015 08:15 PM (9iR5/)

178 lots of puppy mills run by Amish

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 08:16 PM (Cq0oW)

179 We lost Mom in 2011 (and Dad this past January). But my wife got a couple of flats of marigolds and we'll go to breakfast tomorrow.

I remember how hard I would rack my brain for a good card for my Mom and she always appreciated it.

Both of our dogs are rescues. Our Boston belonged to an elderly lady who could no longer take care of him and placed him in a shelter. Funny little dog, a bit skittish but lovable.

My little Terrier mix escaped from her owners (who probably tied her out in the yard) and was found wandering around Newark, NJ. She's feisty but loving and loyal.

And a big thank you to all the moms and dogs for loving us.

Posted by: joncelli at May 09, 2015 08:16 PM (ENczY)

180 Mom was 1 of 10 and will always cherish the memory of 125 people for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 09, 2015 08:16 PM (C8u7C)

181 Worst thing I've found in food: Bitter melon soup in Taiwan - halfway through discovered several chicken's feet; sadly, it was part of the recipe.

Also in Taiwan, gelatin at the bottom of a glass of iced tea. Again, this was intentional, but imagine slugging back a cool glass of tea on a hot day and having something gelatinous hit the back of your throat unexpectedly.
*shivers*

Posted by: Lizzy at May 09, 2015 08:17 PM (2TN4k)

182 when the sewers back up, we're screwed.

Been in my little shack since 86 and never had a problem until Chitcago built that deep tunnel project that was supposed to solve all the sewer problems. So I payed to have grey water back up into my basement. I spend my money well, don't I.

Posted by: dartist at May 09, 2015 08:18 PM (ahBY0)

183
We have two games and two make-up games tomorrow that will probably get rained out. Four weekends of last five.
So we will join the crew at my mom's favorite Mexican joint.
22 strong, and missing 5.

Posted by: Justamom's stealing hubby's pad at May 09, 2015 08:22 PM (sVnbw)

184 Our 12-year-old Golden was lying on the kitchen floor, about to be put to sleep after he had reached late-stage lymphoma.

We invited some of his good buds in the neighborhood to stop by, one of which is a True Believer Obama-noid, who often posts-hard lefty stuff on Facebook.

We've been friendly, but politics has been off-limits, for obvious reasons.

But our dog loved her, and would always run to get the treats hidden in her pocket. (she had a dog too).

So....on his last day, having not moved a muscle for hours, he sees her as she comes into the kitchen, and proceeds to happily thump thump thump his tail on the floor.

"Complex emotions" doesn't begin to describe what we felt.

Posted by: Noam Sayen at May 09, 2015 08:22 PM (FkgZk)

185 Do I need to get my father's entire harem gifts, or just my birth mother?

Posted by: Ayatollah Khamenei at May 09, 2015 08:23 PM (XrHO0)

186 Tampon on a pizza. Wasn't me, though. It was gramps who won the prize that day.

Queens NY. August 1987.

You don't forget that shit.

Posted by: Garrett at May 09, 2015 08:24 PM (T3uUA)

187 I am hopeful that should I pass the Heavenly Gate I will be reunited with my beloved Border Collie, Caleb. ("Caleb" is the English version of Hebrew for "dog".)
http://preview.tinyurl.com/q3au3v7

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 08:26 PM (lKD/i)

188 Posted by: Garrett at May 09, 2015 08:24 PM (T3uUA)
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Madre de Dio!

Maybe there was a mob hit and the pizza maker had to plug up a bullet hole. But he kept on flippin' those pies!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 08:28 PM (jR7Wy)

189 Shocking Photo's Of Mother's Day Gift To Hillary The Government Doesn't want You To Know

Posted by: Nat"l Enquirer at May 09, 2015 08:30 PM (ahBY0)

190 @189 Does it have to do with Huma's family connections to the Muslim Dildohood?

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 08:31 PM (lKD/i)

191 "
Tampon on a pizza."

FDA regs actually allow a certain percentage of bug parts to make it into things like dry cereal. You probably never notice so we've all probably had a wing or leg with our Toasties.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 08:32 PM (a2VZb)

192 I better run. That wasn't even a pun!
Uff da. So sorry.
Have a great evening, Morons!
And God Bless our moms, and pregnant ladies!

Posted by: Steve White, eater of the cheese popcorn at May 09, 2015 08:33 PM (lKD/i)

193
191 "
Tampon on a pizza."

FDA regs actually allow a certain percentage of bug parts to make it into things like dry cereal. You probably never notice so we've all probably had a wing or leg with our Toasties.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 08:32 PM (a2VZb)

Rodent feces, too.

Posted by: eman at May 09, 2015 08:33 PM (MQEz6)

194 FDA regs actually allow a certain percentage of bug parts to make it into things like dry cereal. You probably never notice so we've all probably had a wing or leg with our Toasties.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 08:32 PM

Good thing that Kaboom is held to a higher standard...

Posted by: AltonJackson at May 09, 2015 08:34 PM (KCxzN)

195 Good thing that Kaboom is held to a higher standard...

Yeah, that 45% RDA of fortified vitamins really set the bar for all cereal from then on.

Posted by: hadoop at May 09, 2015 08:40 PM (2X7pN)

196
I would love to take my mom to Denny's for breakfast, but she died of a broken heart because of heartless republican policies.

Posted by: Sir Rodham the Fabulous at May 09, 2015 08:40 PM (P330y)

197 I can't believe that that killed the thread

Posted by: AltonJackson at May 09, 2015 08:41 PM (KCxzN)

198 Starting to snow here.

Posted by: Ronster at May 09, 2015 08:42 PM (y3hhg)

199 Mother's Day is tomorrow?

BRB!

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 09, 2015 08:42 PM (Mn2TM)

200
I can't believe that that killed the thread

That ain't nuthin, watch this.

Posted by: Nat at May 09, 2015 08:43 PM (ahBY0)

201 "Starting to snow here."

Nothing like May snow, eh?

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 08:43 PM (a2VZb)

202 Starting to snow here.

Posted by: Ronster at May 09, 2015 08:42 PM

That shit makes the Baby Jesus cry.

Posted by: AltonJackson at May 09, 2015 08:44 PM (KCxzN)

203
I sent Hillary a gift package of chocolates for Mother's Day.

Posted by: Webb Hubbell at May 09, 2015 08:45 PM (P330y)

204 Nothing like May snow, eh?

Ain't that the truth.

Posted by: Ronster at May 09, 2015 08:45 PM (y3hhg)

205 The birds are confused. Especially the little hummer I just saw.

Posted by: Ronster at May 09, 2015 08:46 PM (y3hhg)

206
I sent my mom something different for Mother's Day. It was a porn flick titled "Debbie Takes It Up the Ass."

Posted by: Lena Dunham at May 09, 2015 08:46 PM (P330y)

207 Especially the little hummer I just saw.

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Someone saw that? Oops.

Oh, well.

Posted by: Bill Clinton at May 09, 2015 08:48 PM (Mn2TM)

208 I sent my mom something different for Mother's Day. It was a porn flick titled "Debbie Takes It Up the Ass."

Posted by: Lena Dunham

Your father and I both watched it--not your best work, but enjoyable.

Posted by: Mrs. Dunham at May 09, 2015 08:49 PM (Mn2TM)

209 All the upstate NY Horde okay? Headline on FaceBook about a transformer explosion at a nuclear plant there.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 09, 2015 08:50 PM (GDulk)

210 I sent my mom something different for Mother's Day. It was a porn flick titled "Debbie Takes It Up the Ass."

Funny, I sent my daughter the same movie. Walmart $5 bin right?

Posted by: Lyin Brian at May 09, 2015 08:51 PM (ahBY0)

211 I sent my mom something different for Mother's Day. It was a porn flick titled "Debbie Takes It Up the Ass."

Posted by: Lena Dunham

I thought that was a gag gift from Peanut, or one of Achmed the Dead Terrorist's "secret" stash.

Posted by: Jeff Dunham at May 09, 2015 08:51 PM (Mn2TM)

212 C'mon, Powerball! I think I *need* this sea fort. This is my kind of fortress unvanquishable, what with its sauna, bar, and sunbathing area. If you have enough booze and mixers you could hold off invaders for months.

http://www.weather.com/travel/news/weird-hotels-photos

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 08:52 PM (jR7Wy)

213 Lol at the Mothra post. We called my mom Mothra whenever we were mad at her: "MOTHRA grounded me!"

Tomorrow my bro is having a thing. I'm bringing cheesy potatoes and the chopped salad from Portillo' s (which is awesome). My mom just had her patio & garden redone last autumn and it looks fabulous so I got her a red and gold gazing ball and stand that I think will be pretty with the sand-colored pavers.

Posted by: Gem at May 09, 2015 08:55 PM (c+gwp)

214 "http://www.weather.com/travel/news/weird-hotels-photos"

That's pretty neat. Boat lift, helipads, etc.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 08:57 PM (a2VZb)

215 Love the video, Y-not.

We're calling moms and aunts tomorrow. Also helping kids put together gift jars for their moms.

Posted by: KT at May 09, 2015 09:06 PM (qahv/)

216 o great a nuke plant accident in NY

gov putz coomo will grandstand on that now. "nobody needs 100 megajoules to operate a cawfee machine!"

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 09:06 PM (0jjlG)

217 212 C'mon, Powerball! I think I *need* this sea fort. This is my kind of fortress unvanquishable, what with its sauna, bar, and sunbathing area. If you have enough booze and mixers you could hold off invaders for months.

http://www.weather.com/travel/news/weird-hotels-photos
Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 08:52 PM (jR7Wy)

============

There were 4 or 5 PB jackpots in March/April in a month. So, you may get your wish...

Posted by: Bruce J. at May 09, 2015 09:08 PM (iQIUe)

218 216
o great a nuke plant accident in NY

gov putz coomo will grandstand on that now. "nobody needs 100 megajoules to operate a cawfee machine!"

Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 09, 2015 09:06 PM (0jjlG)
Somebody spill an illegal Big Gulp on the control board?

Posted by: Just sayin' at May 09, 2015 09:08 PM (LrSoh)

219 It must be spring. It's snowing again in Wyoming.

Posted by: Kristophr at May 09, 2015 09:09 PM (6fIOn)

220 I sent my mom something different for Mother's Day. It was a porn flick titled "Debbie Takes It Up the

Co-starring George Prescott Bush!

... well, that was his pr0n name. Real name was Jamal Jefferson. But he was still a Republican

Posted by: Lena at May 09, 2015 09:11 PM (AVEe1)

221 Posted by: Kristophr at May 09, 2015 09:09 PM (6fIOn)

As a kid growing up in Colorado, I remember watching the news on the 4th of July where it was snowing in Cheyenne. Did it a couple years in a row.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 09, 2015 09:15 PM (GDulk)

222 Been snowing here for a couple of hours.
Everything is covered. Hope we don't get a bunch of broken tree branches.

Posted by: Ronster at May 09, 2015 09:17 PM (y3hhg)

223 Here being east of CO Springs.

Posted by: Ronster at May 09, 2015 09:18 PM (y3hhg)

224 Great Danes are great dogs.

They leave twice as quick and that sucks.

Posted by: Jukin, Former Republican at May 09, 2015 09:18 PM (TV9BR)

225 snow's started here now.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 09, 2015 09:19 PM (AVEe1)

226 BTW, snow in May is just another sign of the totes conscience of SCIENCE on AGW. Record ice in Antarctica is another.

Haters!

Posted by: Jukin, Former Republican at May 09, 2015 09:21 PM (TV9BR)

227 Friend talked about working with the Danish military using great danes as guard dogs.

He said they looked depressed and then would immobilize you by laying on you.

I think he was serious

Posted by: Kindltot at May 09, 2015 09:22 PM (t//F+)

228 "Been snowing here for a couple of hours."

That is something. Hard to believe.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 09:22 PM (a2VZb)

229 Had to wipe the snow off the LNB for the sat dish.

Posted by: Ronster at May 09, 2015 09:23 PM (y3hhg)

230 I had a friend who went to college in the Upper Peninsula and she said it snowed in June! Dem Yoopers are tough.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 09, 2015 09:23 PM (jR7Wy)

231 I sent my mom something different for Mother's Day. It was a porn flick titled "Debbie Takes It Up the Ass."

Posted by: Lena Dunham

Starring Bill O'Reilly as the ass.

Posted by: Former Thread Fodder at May 09, 2015 09:24 PM (MYPM9)

232 I am sad this Mother's Day, I was supposed to go to FL to see my son who from all accounts HAD been doing good (drugs/alcohol). Got a call last evening, he lost his job that he only had for two months. He was wasted when he called. I can't do this anymore.

Posted by: FCF at May 09, 2015 09:25 PM (kejii)

233 Guten Tag!

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 09, 2015 09:26 PM (MYPM9)

234 There's a battle flag beside me,
Someone planted long ago.
Old Glory standing stiffly,
Crimson, white and indigo, indigo.

Name that tune.

Posted by: dartist at May 09, 2015 09:26 PM (ahBY0)

235 FCF , that's awful. You have my sympathies

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 09, 2015 09:27 PM (AVEe1)

236 ...Schade Tag...

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 09, 2015 09:28 PM (MYPM9)

237 I apologize and wish every Mom a great day, somehow I just had to type that but not here.

Posted by: FCF at May 09, 2015 09:30 PM (kejii)

238 Sorry to hear, FCF.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 09:32 PM (a2VZb)

239 No need to apologize FCF.

Posted by: Ronster at May 09, 2015 09:33 PM (y3hhg)

240 Prayers for you and yours, FCF.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at May 09, 2015 09:34 PM (QiBX8)

241 My mom is 86. Went out to dinner tonight for mothers day. While we were waiting to be seated someone came up to her and asked if she remembered him. He then thanked her for being his Junior High science teacher -- 51 years ago.

Posted by: tmitsss at May 09, 2015 09:35 PM (Pa9vP)

242 And because I'm a Moron, and a giver...

http://tinyurl.com/pxote99

You're welcome 'rons. You too, Empress.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at May 09, 2015 09:36 PM (QiBX8)

243
Thanks for the Mother's Day reminder Y-not.

I'll give her a jingle.

Posted by: eleven at May 09, 2015 09:39 PM (MDgS8)

244 (What are you doing for Mother's Day tomorrow?)

Just got home from taking my mom to Choctaw Casino.
(Came home $700 up) Taking mother-in-law to a late lunch tomorrow.

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 09, 2015 09:43 PM (cMmsA)

245 "(Came home $700 up)"

Nice.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 09:43 PM (a2VZb)

246
And because I'm a Moron, and a giver...

http://tinyurl.com/pxote99

You're welcome 'rons. You too, Empress.

Most excellent gallery of MILTWHMDT.

Mothers I'd Like To Wish Happy Mothers Day To.

And the other also.

Posted by: eleven at May 09, 2015 09:44 PM (MDgS8)

247 Somehow I think FCF did and is doing the best she could/can.

Prayers and maybe one day...

God willing.

Posted by: Golfman at May 09, 2015 09:44 PM (L/VYv)

248 "(Came home $700 up)"

Nice.

Lucky Ducky $1 slots.

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 09, 2015 09:47 PM (cMmsA)

249 Starting to get a little thunder and lightning action.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 09, 2015 09:50 PM (a2VZb)

250 Starting to get a little thunder and lightning action.

A little pink/purple on the radar down by Granbury.

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 09, 2015 09:52 PM (cMmsA)

251 Grizzlies giving the Warriors the wut wut?

Posted by: eleven at May 09, 2015 09:52 PM (MDgS8)

252 I took my saintly mother to a blowjob contest at the titty bar & came back $1500 richer! Mom said I was a natural up there on stage.

Posted by: Snoodling World Champion 1997 at May 09, 2015 09:52 PM (Q819Q)

253 Wizards giving the Hawks the wut wut?

Posted by: eleven at May 09, 2015 09:54 PM (MDgS8)

254
The explosion at Indian Point was a transformer--#3 reactor automatically shut down as a designed result.

No more info than that at this time.

Posted by: irongrampa at May 09, 2015 09:56 PM (jeCnD)

255 The explosion at Indian Point...

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Racists! Give us back our land and our names and our dignity!

Check out these ancient recipes for crab Rangoon!

Posted by: Elizabeth "High Cheeks Ruffled Feathers" Warren at May 09, 2015 10:00 PM (MYPM9)

256 Posted by: irongrampa at May 09, 2015 09:56 PM (jeCnD)

Good to hear from you irongrampa.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 09, 2015 10:04 PM (GDulk)

257 Transformer explodes, I blame Nikoli Tesla

Posted by: tmitsss at May 09, 2015 10:31 PM (Pa9vP)

258 Nickola Tesla.
/pedant

Posted by: ChrisP at May 09, 2015 10:44 PM (jjMlv)

259 258 Nickola Tesla.
/pedant

Wiki says no c in Nikola

Posted by: tmitsss at May 09, 2015 11:02 PM (Pa9vP)

260 255 The explosion at Indian Point...

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Racists! Give us back our land and our names and our dignity!

Check out these ancient recipes for crab Rangoon!

Posted by: Elizabeth "High Cheeks Ruffled Feathers" Warren at May 09, 2015 10:00 PM (MYPM9)

and we demand equal treatment you Infidel Pig...

So we demand you make a Pakistan Point, or we will....

KEEEEElllll you!

Posted by: Ali the Dead Pakistanni Terorist, cousin of Abduhl at May 09, 2015 11:19 PM (qh617)

261 tmitss,
You got me.
I call it even...

Posted by: ChrisP at May 09, 2015 11:34 PM (jjMlv)

262 Shine on American Dreamer

Posted by: bc733 at May 10, 2015 01:03 AM (fSDmm)

263 >>Posted by: FCF at May 09, 2015 09:25 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. I hope your son can turn things around.

Posted by: Y-not at May 10, 2015 08:22 AM (9BRsg)

264 Nice looking dog. Clearly not an albino though. I wonder what kind of expert told him the dog would die.

Posted by: PC at May 10, 2015 10:13 AM (O0LFG)

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