Happy Mother's Day to our PF Moms

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Discussion Overview

The thread celebrates Mother's Day, with participants sharing greetings, personal anecdotes, and reflections on the holiday. The discussion includes various cultural perspectives on Mother's Day and the differing ways mothers and fathers are celebrated.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express greetings and well-wishes for Mother's Day, acknowledging the day for all mothers in the community.
  • There is confusion regarding the timing of Mother's Day in different countries, with references to the UK celebration in March.
  • Participants discuss the differences in how mothers and fathers are celebrated, questioning why mothers receive more gifts compared to fathers.
  • Some participants share personal experiences related to gift-giving for their mothers and fathers.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the use of the term "moms" versus "mums," with some expressing preferences for British English terms.
  • Participants mention various members of the community who are mothers, with some clarifying that certain individuals are not yet mothers.
  • There are lighthearted comments about pets being considered as children, with some participants joking about sending animals to others in the community.
  • Discussion includes a mention of a fast-food restaurant, Hardee's, leading to a brief side conversation about its history and comparison to other chains.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on celebrating Mother's Day and sharing personal anecdotes, but there are differing views on the cultural significance of the holiday and the terminology used. The discussion remains lighthearted and informal, with no consensus on the deeper implications of the holiday.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express confusion over the timing of Mother's Day, indicating a lack of awareness of the different dates celebrated in various countries. Additionally, there are unresolved discussions about the cultural implications of gift-giving practices for mothers versus fathers.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in cultural practices surrounding Mother's Day, informal community interactions, and discussions on language use may find this thread engaging.

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Happy Mother's Day to all our PF Moms.

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Happy Mother's Day!1111111

Who here is a mother? Evo is, but I can't think of any other regular that is :confused:
 
Astronuc said:
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Happy Mother's Day to all our PF Moms.

:smile:

You had me going then :rolleyes: . But then I realized, mother's day in the UK is in March and I did actually get my mum something, phew...:cool:

~H
 
A belated Happy Mother's Day to our UK Moms. :smile:
 
Oh, **** i am in trouble :mad:

I should read the thread properly, double Phew.
 
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Happy day moms, geez, wasn't it a different day last year?
 
Why is it that Moms get boxes of chocolates and flowers, and Dads get a card if they are lucky ?
 
wolram said:
Why is it that Moms get boxes of chocolates and flowers, and Dads get a card if they are lucky ?

My mum got perfume off me :biggrin: , my dad got a bottle of JD :cool: . And wolrom, I dissappointed with you. I thought you were english? Whats with "moms"?

~H
 
Every year this throws me and I have a brief panic before realising it's not the UK one. You'd think I'd learn, but no... :rolleyes:
 
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Hootenanny said:
My mum got perfume off me :biggrin: , my dad got a bottle of JD :cool: . And wolrom, I dissappointed with you. I thought you were english? Whats with "moms"?

~H

What is wrong with (moms) :confused: and why do i all ways get the grumpy
:confused:
 
  • #11
wolram said:
What is wrong with (moms) :confused: and why do i all ways get the grumpy
:confused:
I think it's got something to do with dads, aka husbands, aka . . . .

I am sometimes reminded of Bill Cosby's comment about his wife giving birth - "she stood up, grabbed his lower lip and pulled it up over his face, while exclaiming 'You did this to me!' . . . ."
 
  • #12
wolram said:
What is wrong with (moms) :confused: and why do i all ways get the grumpy
:confused:

You don't always get the grumpy off me :smile: . It's something of a pet hate of mine, I apologise. When people insist on using american pronunciations such as, aluminum and integral etc. (especially my mates because they know it winds me up!)

~H
 
  • #13
Hootenanny said:
You don't always get the grumpy off me :smile: . It's something of a pet hate of mine, I apologise. When people insist on using american pronunciations such as, aluminum and integral etc. (especially my mates because they know it winds me up!)

~H

Oh, gotcha, them yanks do distort the English language some what :smile:
alU minum :smile: :smile:
 
  • #14
mattmns said:
Who here is a mother? Evo is, but I can't think of any other regular that is :confused:
:bugeye:
How can I forget Moonbear?:devil:
 
  • #15
Unless I missed it, Moonbear is not a mom yet.

Patty, hypatia, alexandra, adrenaline, and a few others are moms.

Meanwhile, I am supervising my son who is baking a cake for his mom. :smile:
 
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Happy Mother's Day to all PF Moms and PFer's Moms!


Astronuc said:
Unless I missed it, Moonbear is not a mom yet.
I thought franzbear is Moonbear's child!:blushing:
 
  • #17
Happy Mother's Day to all moms! :smile:
 
  • #18
Happy future moms day Moon B.
 
  • #19
Thanks all!

I've been invited to Spawn's place to make dinner for her and the Evo Child tonight. First I have to go shopping and buy what I'm going to cook. :rolleyes:
 
  • #20
Happy Mother's day for all you mums out there.

Folks, take it from someone who knows : be happy that you can still celebrate this day, so get off your but and do something special for your mothers NOW! :biggrin:
 
  • #21
I think that they should have a holiday for Godmothers as well...

Oh well. Happy Mother's Day, PF moms! :)
 
  • #22
Happy momthers day!
 
  • #23
I got an extra nuzzle from my 4-legged child this morning.
 
  • #24
Evo said:
Thanks all!

I've been invited to Spawn's place to make dinner for her and the Evo Child tonight. First I have to go shopping and buy what I'm going to cook. :rolleyes:
Give our wishes to Spawn for a speedy recovery from her illness. I hope Evo child doesn't get it.

What to cook - hmmmm. Maybe chicken soup for Spawn.

A chicken curry over rice might be nice. :-p

Keep it simple. After all it is Mother's Day. :rolleyes:
 
  • #25
Math Is Hard said:
I got an extra nuzzle from my 4-legged child this morning.
That's right, you qualify as a mom! :approve:

And so does Tsu!

We've got to send an animal to Moonbear, I think she might like the JAWS OF DEATH. :biggrin:
 
  • #26
Evo said:
That's right, you qualify as a mom! :approve:

And so does Tsu!

We've got to send an animal to Moonbear, I think she might like the JAWS OF DEATH. :biggrin:
Yes! Yes! Send her JAWS! Jaws could help her herd the sheep!:approve:
 
  • #27
And pull her up that icy driveway in the winter!

Oh, and it's just me and Evo Child tonight, she's taking me to Hardee's for a burger. :!)
 
  • #28
Happy Mothers Day moms!

Tsu is playing on the beach in San Diego, as was I this morning. :biggrin:
 
  • #29
Wow Evo, I got a dinner at Hardee's last night too!
 
  • #30
WTH is Hardee's?
 

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