# A return to Mundanity **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 31, 2000, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497 "2000-01-31T19:21:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/81 "2000-02-02T19:36:00Z")
not quite so mundane, but I’m feeling kindof low right now. I could use a hug, please ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Catrandom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Catrandom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catrandom)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/82 "2000-02-02T19:46:00Z")
We haven’t met, orangecakes, but may I? {{{{{{{orangecakes}}}}}}}} I hope you feel better soon. Catrandom ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/83 "2000-02-02T20:51:00Z")
Thank you cat. It was a bit of a misunderstanding with someone. Its cleared up now. So you were the only hug I got, Thanks! 🙂 😃 ---
**Author:** ![David\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@David\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_B)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/84 "2000-02-02T21:21:00Z")
Orangecakes: You know I’d hug you anytime. 😉 Mullinator said: > [@](#): > > DavidB, when I get home, I can send the recipe. Not the recipe, the already-made cookies! Jeez! (Ok, if you’ve already eaten the cookies, go ahead and send the recipe. But I was trying to save you, man!) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/85 "2000-02-02T22:04:00Z")
[quote] Shirley, my dad knows a good welder. Maybe we could weld on some kind of plow on the front of the beast; it’s make Soccer Mom car destruction that much more enjoyable. {/quote] Bunny, great idear…how about a cow catcher like the trains use to have. Scoop em out of the way to the side of the road where they belong, the pests. I am thinking of putting a gun turret on the roof of the van for those traffic jams. Ahhhh, but I’m putting the carrot up the horses butt, we haven’t even discussed this with the FIL yet. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/86 "2000-02-02T22:34:00Z")
David David David…thanks! So where are MY cookies?!!?? ---
**Author:** ![Sassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Sassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassy)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/87 "2000-02-02T22:54:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by Mullinator: > \*\*DavidB, when I get home, I can send the recipe. That is if I find the correct one. My wife has a recipe database that rivals Good Housekeeping and Betty Crocker combined. > > As for something mundane, I think this might be the longest a thread I have started has ever gone. > > Let’s keep that post count rising people!! > > \*\* Recipe please! I can always use another good cookie recipe… * * * I am a redhead, you see, and I do not tempt. I insist. -Cristi ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/88 "2000-02-02T22:58:00Z")
Orangecakes, I’ve just been waiting for a sign that I wouldn’t be kicked in the Gilooleys for hugging you. _The Chef gently enfolds you in a big, warm, snuggly hug that smells faintly of basil and sun-dried tomatoes_ * * * Live a Lush Life Da Chef ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/89 "2000-02-02T23:01:00Z")
thank You cheif! 🙂 😃 (smily!)heh heh I TOLD ya David B. was following me!! ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2000, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/90 "2000-02-02T23:05:00Z")
It has been asked for and promised, so here goes. David, these may make you rethink that whole Atheism thing. 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 Cup Hershey’s Cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 1. Heat oven to 375°F. 2. Stir together flour, , cocoa, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla with electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 5 dozen cookies * * * Now, you too can become an Evil Ninja Assassin in the Self-Righteous Clique. Ask me how. ---
**Author:** ![Lauralee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Lauralee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lauralee)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2000, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/91 "2000-02-03T21:09:00Z")
Just in appreciation of Mullinator’s recipie, I quote > [@](#): > > As for something mundane, I think this might be the longest a thread I have started has ever gone. > > Let’s keep that post count rising people!! Putting this back up at the top… which you have to admit, is pretty mundane. ---
**Author:** ![Enright3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/enright3/32/2897_2.png) [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2000, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/92 "2000-02-03T22:32:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by Michelle: > **Flyp, you need a flow of maggotts? Where were you last night? I had plenty at my hospital. (they don’t have a smiley that vomits, do they?)** Don’t give OpalCat any ideas! She’ll create an animated GIF before you hit the enter key. You should see what she can do with smileys! Enright3 ---
**Author:** ![Lanna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85e7bf/32.png) [@Lanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanna)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2000, 10:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/93 "2000-02-04T10:04:00Z")
1. I am eating a full pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Chunky Monkey is so good. 2. My dad got really angry with me last night. I asked if he could bring me something from the kitchen, and he started to scream about how I’m an “ungrateful, dependent little bitch” and throw things. I then offered to get it myself and apologized, but by that point, it didn’t matter. I’m glad he’s spending the weekend out of town. 3. My boyfriend’s friend has a crush on me. I think it’s really cute, but my boyfriend doesn’t seem very pleased. 4. The trip for Presidents Week has come together nicely. I should have 5 great days up at Mt. Bachelor, especially since one of my friends is paying for a large chunk of my costs as an early birthday present. Really generous considering I only made him a card for his birthday. 5. Our youth group director had a nervous breakdown a few weeks ago. Instead of putting the pastor or a parent in charge, I’ve been running everything. It’s pretty damn sweet that everyone has to listen to the 105 pound girl who’s younger than them all. I’ve even been given the keys to everything. I’m on a power trip. 6. My doctor is sure I have OCD. I don’t disagree, especially considering that I even match my underwear and hair thing to my outfit. I have a pretty interesting gene pool… I’m surprised I don’t have more disorders thanks to it. -Lanna ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2000, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/94 "2000-02-04T14:38:00Z")
Lanna, why is your cat dying? I leave for vacation next week and I am starting to get sick. ---
**Author:** ![eden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5f9b8f/32.png) [@eden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eden)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2000, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/95 "2000-02-04T14:49:00Z")
I found a gold tooth in a toilet here at work. [http://www.i-mite.com/images/misc/tooth.jpg](http://www.i-mite.com/images/misc/tooth.jpg) I can’t figure out how it could have gotten there yet looks so clean. Our janitorial guy went in and got it out, no word yet on who it belongs to. He also told us that since he doesn’t have a specifically-designed tooth-from-toilet retrieval system, not to look too closely at the serving utensils at our next commpany banquet. Eew. ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2000, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/96 "2000-02-04T15:05:00Z")
You know, anytime I see something in a toilet my first instinct does not involve taking a picture of it and then posting it on the SDMB. * * * Have you voted for your favorite, huggable Mullinator today? ---
**Author:** ![phouka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c5a1d2/32.png) [@phouka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phouka)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2000, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/97 "2000-02-04T16:04:00Z")
I just wanted to let everyone know that I am no longer a fugitive from justice. I found out Monday that there were not one, but _TWO_, warrants out for my arrest. Last year, I had several months of complete financial incompetence. I thought I’d chased down all the checks that had bounced, but two got away from me. I didn’t hear about them because I’ve moved twice in the last year. My mail doesn’t always make it to me. So I spent half of Wednesday chasing down the merchants, giving them money, getting receipts, going to courthouses, giving them money and getting warrant recall receipts from them. All in all, it was an expensive, embarrassing process that I’m glad is over. I no longer panic at the sight of a police officer, either. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2000, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/98 "2000-02-04T17:11:00Z")
Well, I got the Scopolamine patch for my flight. Hope it works. If it doesn’t, I am going to be miserable, as well as everyone who has to sit around me. ---
**Author:** ![TheUnforgiven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TheUnforgiven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheUnforgiven)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2000, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/99 "2000-02-04T17:50:00Z")
You just happened to have a camera handy at work? It’s a good shot of the tooth, nevertheless. Two exams over for me and one more to go. Three tests in three days never has a happy ending for all three tests. ---
**Author:** ![neuro-trash\_grrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3ab097/32.png) [@neuro-trash\_grrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neuro-trash_grrrl)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2000, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497/100 "2000-02-05T06:05:00Z")
I didn’t know that gold teeth could float. * * * An infinite number of rednecks in an infinite number of pickup trucks shooting an infinite number of shotguns at an infinite number of road signs will eventually produce all the world’s great works of literature in Braille. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-return-to-mundanity/13497.md?page=6)