DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 This year I'll be giving my Mom a gift certificate to a local flower nursery. I considered going the usual un-original FTD route but then decided she'd probably enjoy picking out and planting her own flowers. Times like these I wish my parents had separate cell phone numbers so that I can text my Dad and ask her what nursery she goes to. Instead I had to use Google Maps to find out what ones were nearby. I'll of course be giving all of YOUR moms the usual pearl necklace. What are the rest of you doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,424 Posted May 8, 2023 Hawkeye will lie to her again. It's his thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 1 minute ago, seafoam1 said: Hawkeye will lie to her again. It's his thing. FFS. Let the pissing matches go for once in a thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,424 Posted May 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, DonS said: FFS. Let the pissing matches go for once in a thread. Coming from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,118 Posted May 8, 2023 Flowers for her headstone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,580 Posted May 8, 2023 not sure yet... several meals will be had: my bday, mother's day, mom's bday all clustered together. i know what i'll be giving your moms trebek! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,012 Posted May 8, 2023 58 minutes ago, DonS said: This year I'll be giving my Mom a gift certificate to a local flower nursery. I considered going the usual un-original FTD route but then decided she'd probably enjoy picking out and planting her own flowers. Times like these I wish my parents had separate cell phone numbers so that I can text my Dad and ask her what nursery she goes to. Instead I had to use Google Maps to find out what ones were nearby. I'll of course be giving all of YOUR moms the usual pearl necklace. What are the rest of you doing? That's a really nice gift; so nice that I almost feel bad about pointing out that you can use a cell phone to actually speak with people, and were you to do that with your dad you could find out the info you wanted. Almost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 1 minute ago, jerryskids said: That's a really nice gift; so nice that I almost feel bad about pointing out that you can use a cell phone to actually speak with people, and were you to do that with your dad you could find out the info you wanted. Almost. Mom and Dad share a phone and she always answers though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,012 Posted May 8, 2023 Just now, DonS said: Mom and Dad share a phone and she always answers though. Do you never speak to him during the discussion? OK, forget it, it's a nice gift, you are a good son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,604 Posted May 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, DonS said: Mom and Dad share a phone and she always answers though. "Hey Mom, can you put Dad on the phone?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Do you never speak to him during the discussion? OK, forget it, it's a nice gift, you are a good son. Sadly not too much as he's not much for phone conversation. Just the way he is. Don't want to tip her off by talking to him off speaker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,437 Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, DonS said: FFS. Let the pissing matches go for once in a thread. They can't help themselves as non-functioning idiots like them can't survive in the real world... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmx 1,972 Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, DonS said: This year I'll be giving my Mom a gift certificate to a local flower nursery. I considered going the usual un-original FTD route but then decided she'd probably enjoy picking out and planting her own flowers. Times like these I wish my parents had separate cell phone numbers so that I can text my Dad and ask her what nursery she goes to. Instead I had to use Google Maps to find out what ones were nearby. I'll of course be giving all of YOUR moms the usual pearl necklace. What are the rest of you doing? Does Mother's Day include Mother's with penises or are we just talking about the birthing person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,148 Posted May 8, 2023 My brother and I struggle with this more and more each year. My parents are retired and have just about everything they need. Usually get them a gift card to one of the restaurants near them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, jonmx said: Does Mother's Day include Mother's with penises or are we just talking about the birthing person. Doesn't apply to us old timers. That's more of a dillema for whatever follows GenZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: My brother and I struggle with this more and more each year. My parents are retired and have just about everything they need. Usually get them a gift card to one of the restaurants near them. How about a nice AR-15 style rifle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,148 Posted May 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, DonS said: How about a nice AR-15 style rifle? For the squirrels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,424 Posted May 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, DonS said: How about a nice AR-15 style rifle? FFS. Let the pissing matches go for once in a thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 Just now, Hawkeye21 said: For the squirrels G0ddamn right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, seafoam1 said: FFS. Let the pissing matches go for once in a thread. Yes, because making a joke regarding another thread topic is exactly the same as an unprovoked personal attack with the very first reply in a topic regarding Mother's Day. If you haven't noticed I don't disagree with Hawkeye regarding AR-15s. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,424 Posted May 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, DonS said: Yes, because making a joke regarding another thread topic is exactly the same as an unprovoked personal attack. If you haven't noticed I don't disagree with Hawkeye regarding AR-15s. Oh my. Aren't you so fftoday posting advanced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,359 Posted May 8, 2023 Card sent, a call, will send a plant or donate some monies to some of her charities. Thanks Mom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmx 1,972 Posted May 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: For the squirrels And keeps the kids off the yard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,148 Posted May 8, 2023 Just now, jonmx said: And keeps the kids off the yard. Damn kids and their rap music! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 Just now, seafoam1 said: Oh my. Aren't you so fftoday posting advanced. Or maybe I'm simply not a complete assh0le. Tomato / tomahto I guess. Congrats. Now you have me thinking that folks like MDC are right. I feel like I need a rape shower now. Nothing personal @MDC, I just chose you as an example of being one of his biggest fans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 6,570 Posted May 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, DonS said: Or maybe I'm simply not a complete assh0le. Tomato / tomahto I guess. Congrats. Now you have me thinking that folks like MDC are right. I feel like I need a rape shower now. Nothing personal @MDC, I just chose you as an example of being one of his biggest fans. You could have picked anyone. Everybody hates Peefoam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,437 Posted May 8, 2023 11 minutes ago, MDC said: You could have picked anyone. Everybody hates Peefoam. Ain't that the truth... It would be cool if it was a slug and someone dumped salt on them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,974 Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Cloaca du jour said: Flowers for her headstone. Same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,148 Posted May 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, posty said: Ain't that the truth... It would be cool if it was a slug and someone dumped salt on them... Reminds me of Snail on Always Sunny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,574 Posted May 8, 2023 i get her the same thing every year. Orchids. Occasionally, I have given her Roses, Tulips, whatever...and I always get a call saying that I made a mistake and should only get her orchids. I've learned my lesson and the answer will always be ORCHIDS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Reminds me of Snail on Always Sunny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,094 Posted May 8, 2023 Which one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, BunnysBastatrds said: Which one? Duh. The one that collected your pappy's baby batter after he shot it on another gal's chest. Don't tell me you're a science denier!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,094 Posted May 8, 2023 33 minutes ago, DonS said: Duh. The one that collected your pappy's baby batter after he shot it on another gal's chest. Don't tell me you're a science denier!!!! No my friend. Adoptee that found my birth mother at fifty and have my adoption mother. My two Moms. Both are bat sh!t crazy and old. Fun fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,211 Posted May 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, BunnysBastatrds said: No my friend. Adoptee that found my birth mother at fifty and have my adoption mother. My two Moms. Both are bat sh!t crazy and old. Fun fun. My bad! Awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,580 Posted May 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, BunnysBastatrds said: No my friend. Adoptee that found my birth mother at fifty and have my adoption mother. My two Moms. Both are bat sh!t crazy and old. Fun fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,094 Posted May 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, DonS said: My bad! Awesome. All good my friend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t.j. booker 216 Posted May 9, 2023 Nothing. She moved to California to start a business with her special friend Jamar when I was just a kid. Haven’t seen her since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,424 Posted May 9, 2023 6 hours ago, MDC said: You could have picked anyone. Everybody hates Peefoam. 20+ years, including Christmas and family vacations, of posting these completely obsessed thoughts. Just amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites