# A Foot Cramp MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [June 29, 2015, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757 "2015-06-29T04:42:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/301 "2015-07-04T14:32:08Z")
The slugabeds have arisen. They all got up and were stumblin’ around. I told 'em they look like rejects from the zombie apocalypse. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/302 "2015-07-04T14:39:02Z")
I just finished hauling and spreading 4 cartloads of mulch, plus yanking up some weeds before the mulch was dumped. I have put everything away and had a shower. And I just this second remembered that I didn’t close the side gate. Guess I’d better do that so Higgs can’t escape. And I’ve closed the house - it’s not too hot, but boy howdy is it humid!! My clothes were soaked with sweat - there are few things less graceful than trying to peel off a sweaty t-shirt. Luckily, I didn’t have an audience - it wasn’t pretty… Off to close the gate! ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/303 "2015-07-04T15:03:55Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Happy Birthday **Flytrap**!!! > Happy Fourth of July!!! Wow! Two _revolting_ things to celebrate on the same day. Are we lucky or what? > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > This is the reason that I lied about my birthday again. Doesn’t matter really; no matter what the day ----------- 😛 ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/304 "2015-07-04T16:52:18Z")
‘Tis thunderatin’. Thus we are back in da cave. It looks like whatever it is will go around us, but still one should not be in or near a big hole filled with water when one hears thunder. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/305 "2015-07-04T16:58:43Z")
irk today. Almost over. then home to do absolutely nothing I hope. I need to catch up on sleep. happy 4th folks. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/306 "2015-07-04T17:34:59Z")
Lunch has been ingested. The dishwasher is loaded and the kitchen is sorta tidy. I just finished vacuuming up half a cat’s worth of hair. Let Freedom Ring!!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/307 "2015-07-04T17:38:59Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > This is the reason that I lied about my birthday again. I was going to wish you a happy birthday, but I shall instead poke you six times. Is it quit o’clock yet? ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/308 "2015-07-04T18:59:13Z")
TWC says it’s 85 here right now, projected high 99. Clear and sunny all day. Just stumbled out of bed (had some help from Nyquil). The Princess was amazingly patient about the delay in breakfast service. No known plans for today. The most solid item on the agenda is staying off the roads, especially come evening. Tomorrow, the only set plan is deheathenating. Some shopping awaits on Monday (which I have off). I know, more productive use could be made of a three-day weekend, but I don’t feel like it. Might feel a bit more productive Monday, we’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/309 "2015-07-04T19:12:30Z")
I was knitting and trying to find something on On Demand freebies to watch. I started with _Bell, Book and Candle_, but it was just too silly. Then I switched to _The Manchurian Candidate_, but it was way too dark. NCIS reruns are back to the first season - seen 'em way too many times. \*\*FCD \*\*is taking a break, so I gave him the remote. Dunno what he’s watching. Don’t much care - I need to take a break from knitting - my hands are a bit achy. I should start thinking about what to do for supper. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/310 "2015-07-04T19:17:40Z")
Stayed up all night at a concert. It was a good concert, but I’m tired today. Got up at 2 PM. Yikes. Hopefully my schedule will be a little more normal soon. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/311 "2015-07-04T19:36:21Z")
It is currently 84 degrees and climbing. I’ve watered my hanging basket, sprayed weeds that like to grow in the partition cracks in the driveway, picked up dog poop, loaded the dishwasher, washed the pots and pans, wiped down the counters and am in the process of making some homemade vanilla ice cream. Just before it’s done churning, I’ll throw in some chopped up strawberries in there. I thought about going out to weed, but I’m not feeling it. Early this evening, we’ll turn on the sprinklers and water the hell out of the grass again. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/312 "2015-07-04T19:53:51Z")
It’s a rainy 4th up here in the high country. I’m going to make a boxed Chef Boyardee pizza and watch MST3K. Just like old times. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/313 "2015-07-04T20:37:29Z")
> [@Catamount](#): > > I’m going to make a boxed Chef Boyardee pizza I’m so sorry. You have my condolences. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/314 "2015-07-04T20:38:33Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > Stayed up all night at a concert. It was a good concert, but I’m tired today. What kind of concert, Emily? ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/315 "2015-07-04T21:47:32Z")
Just got back from a run to nearby Mexican place to obtain carne asada nachos. DH chose to go get tacos from a vendor he’s partial to. Nearly done with Good Eats catch-up, not sure what’s next besides silly Facebook games. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/316 "2015-07-04T22:01:34Z")
I’m making sketties for supper. I just finished watching most of _1776_ - John and Abigail’s song always makes me tear up, as does _Momma, Look Sharp_. That show (I saw it on stage long before I saw the movie) was an eye-opener for me. It was the first time I thought about our Founding Fathers as people, imperfect as any person, with families and prejudices and opinions and real lives, not just history book condensations. They were a bunch of guys trying to do something that had never been done before. And they were politicians. And they were in the right place at the right time to become part of history. Wow. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/317 "2015-07-04T22:53:53Z")
Howdy Y’all! After a stormy afternoon, the sun is peekin’ out. :dubious: That’s ok, when it quit with all the lightnin’ and thunder we all hung out on the back porch. A good time was had by all. The best part is the crowd is gone and we have da cave all to ourselves tonight. JDD did indeed imbibe today but Partner didn’t so they decided to head on home. I loves company. I loves it when company comes. I loves it when company is here. Most of all I loves it when company leaves. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/318 "2015-07-04T23:03:09Z")
We had a bit of a toad-soaker, but it’s tapering off and the sun is breaking thru in the west. Hope it stops soon - Higgs needs to pee!! I’m gonna recline the night away. _ **MWAH!** _ ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/319 "2015-07-04T23:42:36Z")
Had a lovely afternoon with the neighbors - grilled burgers, hotdogs, chickie thighs and laigs; fruit, cookies, cherry pie, cheesecake; soft drinks, vodka, Henessey. Very lovely afternoon. Oh, and good conversation, too. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757/320 "2015-07-04T23:47:46Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > Had a lovely afternoon with the neighbors - grilled burgers, hotdogs, chickie thighs and laigs; fruit, cookies, cherry pie, cheesecake; soft drinks, vodka, Henessey. Very lovely afternoon. Oh, and good conversation, too. 😃 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-foot-cramp-mmp/723757.md?page=17)