107th Obsequious Banter Thread: Ugly Sweaters Edition

[Appleyard]

@ybnvs ... that sucks to hear. Really shitty and sorry to hear it.

Having had a couple of, well, very emotionally exhausting break-ups myself - with horrific timing - over the years (albeit not to same level) my personal advice would be...

Everything will be fine. Just takes time.
Being "productive" and keeping self busy while hitting own goals for things is a great healer. For me playing sport, running, improving language skills and little bits of internal self improvement were part of that.
It is for the best and if not now would have likely unravelled at another point. Better now than further into everything.
For me the key to being "all good" again was, ultimately, having no hard feelings and weirdly feeling sorry for, and hoping for the best for those people... Insert 2/3 of a famous Yoda quote here etc.

 

[Cody Webster]

Less sob stories, more positivity!

Congratulations man! I'm happy to hear you and your wife, family, and friends had a wonderful day. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.

Congrats man, soak it all in on the honeymoon!

Thanks. Appreciate it. We got here today and planned out some excursions for the week. Got the birds on and about to either pour another drink, or go up to the bar and get one. Depends on what the wife decides to do

There was one thing we told you to do!!!!

But glad everything went well.

I tried, I really did. We did pictures before the ceremony so that we could enjoy cocktail hour, but we just got stuck talking to everyone. Missed out on the sushi, the fries and the sliders. Also missed out on dessert, but that's because I was out dancing. Such is life. It was still awesome and my meal was 10 out of 10.

 

[Chicken N Raffls]

I wouldn’t worry too much about whether or not the name sounds like “Hibiscus”. Whatever you decide on, once you start using it with her she’ll figure it out pretty quick.

Most definitely. The guy in my avatar was named Krush, but we called him Boo Boo all the time. Fit his goofball personality. He responded to either, though. Or a loud EH! when we really needed him to respond heh.

 

[Superman33]

I've read your post 100 times. It's really striking a chord with me. Resonating and vibrating. Brilliantly beautiful. Simple and attainable. Thank you. It makes a lot of sense.

The gummy today was legit.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

We need some good news in these threads.

After nearly a year of trying, my sister is pregnant. She's having another boy, and his due date is the same as mine was (May 14, but I came a few days early).

 

[Lord Defect]

After nearly a year of trying, my sister is pregnant. She's having another boy, and his due date is the same as mine was (May 14, but I came a few days early).

You’re going to be a dad?!

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

You’re going to be a dad?!

 

[BernieParent]

Thanks. Appreciate it. We got here today and planned out some excursions for the week. Got the birds on and about to either pour another drink, or go up to the bar and get one. Depends on what the wife decides to do

I tried, I really did. We did pictures before the ceremony so that we could enjoy cocktail hour, but we just got stuck talking to everyone. Missed out on the sushi, the fries and the sliders. Also missed out on dessert, but that's because I was out dancing. Such is life. It was still awesome and my meal was 10 out of 10.

I'll go a little counterpoint here. You have the rest of your lives together to eat amazing meals, whether making them yourselves or treating yourselves to fantastic restaurants. The moments you spent talking with everyone will make infinitely better memories. We hardly ate at our wedding, too, and I don't miss having skipped it.

 

[trostol]

man .. major heel turn for Nate in season 2 of Ted Lasso

 

[ellja3]

We need some good news in these threads.

We figured out how we'll name our upcoming mini [that's how we call her in public - ''mini'' - yes, judge me all you want] and this time it didn't take weeks of discussions.

 

[Cody Webster]

The gummy today was legit.

Took a gummy on the flight to the honeymoon and watched the Pepsi, where's my jet doc on Netflix. Highly recommend, pun intended

 

[FLYguy3911]

Took a gummy on the flight to the honeymoon and watched the Pepsi, where's my jet doc on Netflix. Highly recommend, pun intended

Weird ending though.

 

[ybnvs]

I want to say thank you to everyone here for the support and kindness these last few days. Some of you have even taken the time to reach out personally via DM, and let me just say, Wow! - I was not expecting that. I know this isn't necessarily the proper channel to talk about some things like I have posted (it is, and it isn't), but I do appreciate you guys very much for your words of encouragement and the tidbits of advice you have provided me. It is deeply meaningful. It is all very healthy, and I want you guys to know how thankful I am for this community, even during the times where it seems there is constant bickering and ongoing arguments amongst ourselves. We all love the Flyers very much (hate right now? Lol) and this sub-forum is truly a thing of beauty. Thank you.

You guys are awesome, and it's what has kept me coming back here all of these years. I don't post very much or provide knowledge or input hockey-wise for discussions and stuff, but that doesn't matter. I personally find a lot of usefulness out of coming here and that's all that matters.

I will throw it out there, but if anyone ever needs someone to talk to and they don't know where to turn, my DMs are ALWAYS open and I would love to give back the support you all have shown me in any way I possibly can, if need be. Just because it's a hockey forum doesn't mean there is a need to feel ashamed or embarrassed to reach out if you're looking for a conversation, a friend, or anything. It's a judgement-free zone here with me (unless you are horrible at naming animals then maybe I'll look at you queerily). Let this post and my previous ones be a proven testament that this community truly cares and has wonderful people in it from all sorts of different backgrounds. The proof is in the pudding.

Thank you boys. Truly. Much love.

I named my pupperz Sibyl, but will be calling her Sibby. The crazy thing is she's actually responsive to it already. I don't know if it's a good name, but it's her name and I like it, so if @Captain Dave Poulin doesn't like it, then he can just cram it up his cramhole! (jk dude, your post actually made me laugh - thank you).

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

I named my pupperz Sibyl, but will be calling her Sibby. The crazy thing is she's actually responsive to it already. I don't know if it's a good name, but it's her name and I like it, so if @Captain Dave Poulin doesn't like it, then he can just cram it up his cramhole! (jk dude, your post actually made me laugh - thank you).

You know how dogs eat their own puke? If, in that spirit, she starts to show signs of enjoying watching hockey, you can call her "Sibbers." Like a real hockey name for a real hockey dog. Let's hope it doesn't get to that point.

 

[Cody Webster]

Weird ending though.

Yeah, was kind of disappointed with how it ending. I didn't know much about it prior and didn't look anything up, so it all came as a surprise, but it was just kind of a blah ending

 

[Kermit the Prog]

Yeah, was kind of disappointed with how it ending. I didn't know much about it prior and didn't look anything up, so it all came as a surprise, but it was just kind of a blah ending

Just watched it on my tablet - well, had it on as I was working from home - and the whole thing was a lap dance. Lots of hopeful anticipation but with a frustrated shuffle at the end. Some lively personalities, though, which was its saving grace. Would have made a great watch in a revisionist history movie.

 

[Beef Invictus]

The wedding day was absolutely perfect. Somehow, someway, not a thing went wrong...other than the florist doing a subpar job with the floral arrangements. We lucked out and the weather cleared out just in time for our first look. She looked absolutely beautiful.

The first looked definitely helped with the nerves. During the whole church ceremony, I didn't feel nervous at all. There were no nerves when we were up on the alter doing our vows.

The reception was incredible. There was so much food, unfortunately, I barely got to try any of it, but everyone raved about the place/food, so that was awesome. Our first dance went well, only danced for like 2 minutes, but that was plenty. I'm not one that usually dances, but I had enough liquid courage and was having a great time, I was out on the dance floor most of the night. Didn't get a chance to visit the dessert room or have any cake either.

The after party was great. Hotel was great and they had a bar that they kept open until 1. We had an ice sculpture as part of our dessert area and one of the guys managed to walk out with the ice sculpture, bring it on the bus, and put it in the hotel lobby

The day was amazing and I am shocked at how smooth everything went.

We're in St Lucia now. Got here today. Had a few drinks and are getting ready to head to dinner. Place is absolutely amazing

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Well this is wondrous

 

[Beef Invictus]

After nearly a year of trying, my sister is pregnant. She's having another boy, and his due date is the same as mine was (May 14, but I came a few days early).

Nah I'm calling dibs on this one. I have plans. Plans within plans.

 

[landsbergfan]

Weird ending though.

he didnt get his jet?

After nearly a year of trying, my sister is pregnant. She's having another boy, and his due date is the same as mine was (May 14, but I came a few days early).

I wasn't about to kink shame, but as I skimmed this I thought this post was a whole lot weirder at first

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

 

[Beef Invictus]

They did a good job.

Did I ever post the Beef Family's new dog?

 

[Tripod]

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that last night we lost the matriarch of our family as she passed peacefully with loved ones around her.

In true mom fashion, we celebrated her life the last few weeks. She was able to meet and talk with family and friends to say her final goodbyes and also share stories and memories that will live on forever. She listened to her favorite songs, sang away to the words and pounded her hand to the beat. We went thru photo albums for hours as she smiled, winked and laughed while also tearing up at times. Her last few days we brought her in steak with mushrooms/onions, pizza, chocolates and of course, in true family fashion, lobster with melted butter. She even had a wonderful margarita as her final toast.

She went out on her own terms, in sound mind, and in no pain. She has gone to be with Dad who has been patiently waiting. I am doing ok as we had some time to prepare for this day. Thank you to all who commented and reached out when I first announced this would be happening. Hug your loved ones just a little tighter today.

 

[Beef Invictus]

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that last night we lost the matriarch of our family as she passed peacefully with loved ones around her.

In true mom fashion, we celebrated her life the last few weeks. She was able to meet and talk with family and friends to say her final goodbyes and also share stories and memories that will live on forever. She listened to her favorite songs, sang away to the words and pounded her hand to the beat. We went thru photo albums for hours as she smiled, winked and laughed while also tearing up at times. Her last few days we brought her in steak with mushrooms/onions, pizza, and of course, in true family fashion, lobster with melted butter. She even had a wonderful margarita as her final toast.

She went out on her own terms, in sound mind, and in no pain. She has gone to be with Dad who has been patiently waiting. I am doing ok as we had some time to prepare for this day. Thank you to all who commented and reached out when I first announced this would be happening. Hug your loved ones just a little tighter today.

Your mom was an incredibly brave and strong woman. That's quite clear.

 

[Embiid]

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that last night we lost the matriarch of our family as she passed peacefully with loved ones around her.

In true mom fashion, we celebrated her life the last few weeks. She was able to meet and talk with family and friends to say her final goodbyes and also share stories and memories that will live on forever. She listened to her favorite songs, sang away to the words and pounded her hand to the beat. We went thru photo albums for hours as she smiled, winked and laughed while also tearing up at times. Her last few days we brought her in steak with mushrooms/onions, pizza, chocolates and of course, in true family fashion, lobster with melted butter. She even had a wonderful margarita as her final toast.

She went out on her own terms, in sound mind, and in no pain. She has gone to be with Dad who has been patiently waiting. I am doing ok as we had some time to prepare for this day. Thank you to all who commented and reached out when I first announced this would be happening. Hug your loved ones just a little tighter today.

Condolences to you and your family. Hopefully, your mom will meet my dad and they can watch over all of us as our guardian angels.

 

[VladDrag]

They did a good job.

Did I ever post the Beef Family's new dog?

Even if you did, do it again.