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5. Enjoy the time with family, MM.

Thu Dec 24, 2015, 02:01 PM

Dec 2015

I know what it's like with parents getting older and more and more concern for their health.

Hope you have some peace and comfort, and find plenty of time for reading books.

See you again soon.

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Notice: I am leaving DU. [View all] MineralMan Dec 2015 OP

Safe journey! Iliyah Dec 2015 #1

Thanks! MineralMan Dec 2015 #2

Pretty sure we'll make it. Thanks for the warning about your impending return though Scootaloo Dec 2015 #3

Notice: how to get noticed. Rex Dec 2015 #8

When you get the big package under the tree ornotna Dec 2015 #4

Heck! I already have one of those. MineralMan Dec 2015 #7

This is a wonderful setup for a crude joke Scootaloo Dec 2015 #17

No...not that! No Schlong Jokes! MineralMan Dec 2015 #19

Did we we ever figure out the etymology of "Schlonged"? leveymg Dec 2015 #63

Zardoz Will Speak to Us All! MineralMan Dec 2015 #69

That's the holiday spirit! leveymg Dec 2015 #71

How about Schort Jokes? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #77

Enjoy the time with family, MM. lovemydog Dec 2015 #5

Thanks. I hope you enjoy the season, too. MineralMan Dec 2015 #22

Have fun Gothmog Dec 2015 #6

Will do. You too! MineralMan Dec 2015 #24

Safe travels! pnwmom Dec 2015 #9

No worries. MineralMan Dec 2015 #25

Know what you mean. We hate leaving ours. pnwmom Dec 2015 #35

Merry Christmas!! cwydro Dec 2015 #10

And to you as well. MineralMan Dec 2015 #13

Best wishes & happy holidays think Dec 2015 #11

Right back atcha! MineralMan Dec 2015 #26

Happy holidays! n/t Matrosov Dec 2015 #12

The same to you! MineralMan Dec 2015 #28

Have a warm and safe Christmas with your family, MM, and my very best wishes for a... ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2015 #14

Thank you. May you and yours enjoy the MineralMan Dec 2015 #15

You scared me for a moment there. Have a safe trip, and enjoy the time with your family! lunamagica Dec 2015 #16

We will, and I hope you do the same. MineralMan Dec 2015 #53

Best to you and your family on the holidays and have a safe journey. justhanginon Dec 2015 #18

I hope you enjoy the Holidays, too. MineralMan Dec 2015 #20

I hope your trip goes well. floriduck Dec 2015 #21

And good holiday wishes to you and yours! MineralMan Dec 2015 #29

Happy Holidays, MM! yallerdawg Dec 2015 #23

Thanks so much! MineralMan Dec 2015 #30

You are lucky you did not plan your travel for yeesterday question everything Dec 2015 #27

The flight we always take to California MineralMan Dec 2015 #31

City of the Angels! Iliyah Dec 2015 #36

Indeed. We'll be driving out of LA, though. Not far out. MineralMan Dec 2015 #40

Have a safe trip and enjoy your time with your parents csziggy Dec 2015 #32

We are in a similar generation, it seems. MineralMan Dec 2015 #38

Yes, we must be close to the same age csziggy Dec 2015 #48

Joy to you and your family. riversedge Dec 2015 #33

Very Nice! A Hillary Christmas Logo! MineralMan Dec 2015 #39

Happy holidays to you too, MM LiberalEsto Dec 2015 #34

Thanks very much! MineralMan Dec 2015 #43

Happy holidays! Agschmid Dec 2015 #37

All the best to You and Your Family, MineralMan, safe travels. joanbarnes Dec 2015 #41

I wish you the very best and hopefully, something good about your aging family. That is the worst roguevalley Dec 2015 #42

At age 70 myself, I"m growing used to losing people MineralMan Dec 2015 #45

Merry Christmas MM! Merry Christmas DUers or Happy Holidays to those who share different beliefs! TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #44

Or no religious beliefs at all, in many cases. MineralMan Dec 2015 #47

Enjoy de-coupling from the internet. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #46

Oddly enough, I don't miss it much for a few days. MineralMan Dec 2015 #51

May you have a wonderful fredamae Dec 2015 #49

I will be back, for sure. MineralMan Dec 2015 #59

wishes for peace and contentment to you and your family etherealtruth Dec 2015 #50

We always work toward that goal. MineralMan Dec 2015 #52

You need to pack for Cal SCVDem Dec 2015 #54

I'll still take a parka. After all, MineralMan Dec 2015 #56

Happy Holidays, MineralMan!! octoberlib Dec 2015 #55

And to you! MineralMan Dec 2015 #57

Enjoy the relentless sunshine. It's been pretty chilly in S.Barbara, but nothing like Minnesota! Hekate Dec 2015 #58

I focus on the positive things on DU. MineralMan Dec 2015 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author Hekate Dec 2015 #84

Happy Holidays ismnotwasm Dec 2015 #60

I'm sure it will. MineralMan Dec 2015 #62

I wish you safe travels and will keep Duval Dec 2015 #64

Thank you. I hope you enjoy your holidays, too. MineralMan Dec 2015 #67

I was concerned that you were doing a GBCW post ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #65

No worries on that score. MineralMan Dec 2015 #68

You and I may not agree on numerous things, but I hope everything goes well. Bubzer Dec 2015 #66

Thanks. And for you, as well. MineralMan Dec 2015 #70

Have a great time malaise Dec 2015 #72

Many thanks. The same to you! MineralMan Dec 2015 #73

Don't let the door hit you ... Martin Eden Dec 2015 #74

LOL! MineralMan Dec 2015 #75

Safe journey, best of wishes to your family, Agnosticsherbet Dec 2015 #76

I'll do my best to enjoy CA. MineralMan Dec 2015 #78

My MIL is one of finest ladies I've ever known. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2015 #81

Excellent. MineralMan Dec 2015 #82

Peace and good will to you and your familiy during these Holidays, Mineral Man Samantha Dec 2015 #79

Thanks, Sam! MineralMan Dec 2015 #80

Bye, Felicia. bigwillq Dec 2015 #83

Funny! MineralMan Dec 2015 #86

Merry Christmas stonecutter357 Dec 2015 #85

The perfect gift for someone! MineralMan Dec 2015 #87

Have a great holiday. Enjoy every moment with your parents. Our Moms are livetohike Dec 2015 #88

Yes. Every year is special. MineralMan Dec 2015 #89

Safe journey! Treasure the time with your folks, you are so lucky to still have them! peacebird Dec 2015 #90

I will, indeed. MineralMan Dec 2015 #91

we should be thankful for even small gifts captainarizona Dec 2015 #92

And a Happy Kwanza to you, as well. MineralMan Dec 2015 #95

Safe travels and happy holidays. mountain grammy Dec 2015 #93

My little trick to get people to read the post. MineralMan Dec 2015 #96

Same to you you MineralMan. Have a safe trip still_one Dec 2015 #94

May the Great Spirit watch over you DFW Dec 2015 #97

Thank you. I realize how fortunate I am, for sure. MineralMan Dec 2015 #99

Safe journeys and quality/quantity time with your family. DinahMoeHum Dec 2015 #98

Yes, indeed. But consider the alternative. MineralMan Dec 2015 #100

True, dat. DinahMoeHum Dec 2015 #101

Happy holidays and...... w0nderer Dec 2015 #102

Glad you're not going for good. lark Dec 2015 #103

Happy Holidays Mineral Man treestar Dec 2015 #104

Have a nice trip RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #105

Good fake out! Liberal_in_LA Dec 2015 #106

Sounds like heaven, MineralMan. You're very lucky you still have your folks. I miss mine so much-- catbyte Dec 2015 #107

Good Bye, Cruel World....UNTIL Next Week or Whenever! MADem Dec 2015 #108

Unfortunately, the neighbors house is a mile away. MineralMan Dec 2015 #109

I am addicted to avocados. There's no other way to describe it. MADem Dec 2015 #110

May your days be merry and bright! Maeve Dec 2015 #111