Holiday Traditions

[twin]

@Oaktavia My twin had general anesthesia and everything went good for him. Not a lot of pain.

[Oaktavia]

@twin @goosehd yes, the local was horrible for my first three last time. They said all I would feel was "pressure" but I felt a heck of a lot more than that. From what I understand, GA means completely knocked out, no memory and waking up afterward? It will be my first time so I am pretty nervous.

[twin]

@Oaktavia Yes it is you are OUT completely. Waking up you will not know it was done.

[Tago Mago]

@Oaktavia I've had my wisdom teeth removed separately when they came through. Local anesthesia every time. First time was 9 am after seven nights on shift at the hospital, which meant I basically fell asleep in the chair. Every time has been "let's see how this one will come out, oh there it is already."

As for plans, my being half-English makes it easy, because we can open presents on Christmas Eve at the in-laws and Christmas Day at my parents.

Plans have been the same ever since my wife and I have been together.

• 23rd - drive to the in-laws

• 24th - make the wife and in-laws happy by attending church, then saure Zipfel (bratwurst cooked in a sour broth) with sauerkraut, then presents

• 25th - goose with potato dumplings at the in-laws for lunch, then drive to my parents for presents round 2 followed by turkey for dinner

• 26th - food coma

[goosehd]

@Tago-Mago said in Holiday Traditions:

goose with potato dumplings at the in-laws for lunch

I don't know if I'll be able to make it on the 25th, but I will try.

[Mizmazzle]

@endo Feliz Cumpleaños y Navidad!!

[Oaktavia]

@twin music to my ears! That is exactly what I want to happen.

@Tago-Mago the Zipfel sounds awesome. I might have tried something like that when a German friend came to stay in the states for a while. She made some awesome food, whatever it was.

Making the wife and in-laws happy by doing things we don't want to do gives us points for later. I like earning those!

[SKT]

@Oaktavia dude your holiday itinerary is quite a roller coaster!

[dinobarnesberlin]

[goosehd]

@dinobarnesberlin That is awesome!!!

[Oaktavia]

@SKT yes indeed! I can't wait for the feeling after my tooth is out!

[Oaktavia]

@dinobarnesberlin BROOOO!

[tody]

@endo Happy Birthday!

[ROman]

@endo Wishing you a very Happy Birthday And a Happy Holiday season.

[seawolf]

@Oaktavia I had all four removed with general anesthesia about 25 years ago and it wasn’t bad. Although, I was much younger then and bounced back pretty quickly.

[Oaktavia]

@seawolf I'm hoping that Just one tooth out with GA will be much easier than three with just local. I was traumatized!

[seawolf]

@Oaktavia that sounds like a nightmare!

[GraemeE]

Chrismukkah tradition:
Reservations are officially secured for our local Szechuan/Hunan restaurant for Tuesday night

[Brian]

First ever time hosting Christmas so pulling out the wet brining of the bird for a few days

[Nik]

Good luck with the surgery @Oaktavia I find going under to be a magical experience and I know others who find it emotional... bit like tripping maybe?

Clara and I driving for France today, drop off Chicken with family before heading to USA for Annapolis, New York, Arizona and Las Vegas. Lots of miles to come and looking forward to seeing family and friends.