# An 1830's Style MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [October 3, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406 "2011-10-03T04:00:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![The\_Blue-Sighted\_Shadow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecae2f/32.png) [@The\_Blue-Sighted\_Shadow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Blue-Sighted_Shadow)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2011, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/42 "2011-10-03T21:22:59Z")
I am alive! Woo hoo! I have a real live diagnosis - it was not all in my head. All those years of “depression”? Weren’t. I also don’t have CFS, fibromyalgia, diabetes, hypothyroidism, or any of a list of diseases as long as my arm that I’ve been tested for over the years. It was a combination of uncontrolled asthma and UARS, at least that’s the tentative diagnosis right now. TL,DR - I’ve been more or less suffocating. For at least the last 5 years. Although I’ve probably had both UARS and asthma since childhood. I am so happy to feel alive again! I can think clearly! Hell, I can think, period. I don’t wake up in pain every morning or burst into tears just because everything hurts so much. 😃 to infinity. Oh, and I went hiking this weekend. Hiking! Going to the grocery store used to be too much effort. Also, I have an iPad now, so I can keep up with the MMP during the day. I’ve missed you guys! ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/43 "2011-10-03T21:43:35Z")
I totally don’t understand the obsession with cream of mushroom soup. It’s totally revolting. Cream of chicken isn’t much better. Blech. I just got back from the dermatologist’s office. She’s baffled. Apparently the thing on my foot has all the markings of being a fungal infection, except that there’s nothing whatsoever resembling fungal spores on the scraping slide. She’s treating it as ringworm but said it might be a different fungus, which wont respond to this treatment. So, I have a followup in 2 weeks. I CLEANED MY DESK!!! I actually clean my desk at least once a week. I do everything at my desk; internet, school work, beading, clay, video games…everything. My life is 90% at my desk, 5% in bed, 5% everywhere else. It was a disaster area. I had a space for each arm to reach the keyboard and that was it. There were beads and clay and tools and school books all over it. Now it’s clean!! I want to make it messy again. Unfortunately I have to do homework instead. ---
**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:** [October 3, 2011, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/44 "2011-10-03T22:02:09Z")
**Shadow** yay for the diagnosis. Ok, not yay you got sump’n but yay for knowin’ what and bein’ able to deal. Also, yay, you’re here! Irk is over. Rah. Swiped General Tso’s dindin on the way home. 'Twas good. Wednesday I go to Savannah. That’s my life right now. ---
**Author:** ![Noone\_Special](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/noone_special/32/2863_2.png) [@Noone\_Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noone_Special)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/45 "2011-10-03T22:19:51Z")
\*\*Pygmy \*\*-- yikes!! on the OP :eek: At least it has a happy ending! {{{ **Wiki** }}} – that hurts ☹ Also, how _you_ doin’ 😉 In other news – what a day… background; I’m currently already over-extended on _three_ active projects (normal workload is one active project and one more either dormant or, if you’re considered _good_, active as well). One of which was already in Crisis Mode, although we thought we had a handle on what was going on (took a little more work later, but I digress.) … And then the boss asked me to pitch in on a _4th_ project 'cause nobody else could figure out what was going wrong there and it’s due to launch tomorrow… So, after about an hour of looking at things I come up with a diagnosis, which is rejected by the regulars on the project as “impossible, that’s not how the system is set up.” Until after about 4 more hours they actually _look_ where I told them to and, oooooops… it’s possible after all… Don’t you love it when a plan comes together… :rolleyes: At least I’m pretty sure I’ll get some high-level acknowledgment on this one 🙂 ETA – good to see you, **Shadow** , and even better news on the diagnosis! ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2011, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/46 "2011-10-03T22:32:55Z")
Home from work, having a martini. Gonna sloth, and maybe text my “just friend”🙂 > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Dang - glad your ER adventure didn’t take place in the 1830s - the outcome probably wouldn’t have been nearly as good. :eek: “He’s complaining of chest pains. **Vbob** , bring me 3 leeches and an amputation saw.”:eek: Hope **FCD** feels better after the shots. Ellen!!! Yay for a diagnosis, Shadow!!! Jeepers, **Lunch**. burning the candle at both ends and the middle, aren’t you? **swampy** , Savannah? I’ll be there in 2 years for the Hockey convention. ---
**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:** [October 3, 2011, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/47 "2011-10-03T22:50:54Z")
Huzzah, **Shadow**!! So happy you’re getting your life back! Daughter stayed for supper, and it was yummerrific. She was very happy with the books we got her - did I mention I ordered an out-of-print set of Jacques Cousteau encyclopedia about ocean life? It looks brand new, so I’m thrilled. I also sent her home with some nanner muffins and some of the bread I made yesterday. Time to crochet the evening away. See ya folkses tomorrow!! \*\*\* MWAH!!\*\*\* ---
**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:** [October 3, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/48 "2011-10-03T22:53:34Z")
**doggio** odds are I won’t still be in Savannah when you come for the hockey convention. 😃 There’s a _Dick VanDyke Show_ marathon on tvland! Whee! ---
**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:** [October 3, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/49 "2011-10-03T23:30:47Z")
Why ever would anybody think that there needed to be a remake of _Footloose_? What’s next, a remake of _Ishtar_? I ponder such great philosophical questions often. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/50 "2011-10-03T23:42:04Z")
Couldn’t get out today. I have an appointment tomorrow with the orthopedist who’s at my doc’s practice. I’m hoping to find someone to go with me. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2011, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/51 "2011-10-03T23:56:21Z")
Lurves my new job except that I can’t Dope from the network there. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/52 "2011-10-04T00:50:48Z")
Hope someone can go to the doctor’s with you tomorrow, **rosie**. Well, that’s highly inconvenient, **CatDude**. But glad you like the new gig. Yay, **Shadow** , for finally having someone figure out the medical stuff! Hope this means you’ll be dropping by a lot more often! So does this mean we should just randomly report posts so that **Ellen** will be forced to peek in here? (Why don’t we have an innocent whistling angel smiley?) Off to go for a walk… Hugs all. GT ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/53 "2011-10-04T01:11:28Z")
> [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](#): > > Lurves my new job except that I can’t Dope from the network there. Dude, smartphone. ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/54 "2011-10-04T01:26:53Z")
Eating din din right now. Soooooo good. I got a craving for chicken soup so I decided to make some (no cream of anything involved - I promise). Since I got my craving at 6pm and still had to go shopping, the crock pot wasn’t really an option. I cooked brown rice using chicken broth (low sodium Better Than Bullion). I used more broth to cook N.O.T.'s, onion, carrots (huge and smelled like dirt! Yay for fresh veggies!), and celery. While all that was going, I cubed a bunch of skinless, boneless, defatted chicken, liberally sprinkled with Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb and then covered and baked for 45 minutes. Then I added it all together and cooked for another 15 minutes. It is so heavenly. It’s got the perfect amount of spice and the veggies have the right texture and the rice doesn’t taste like boring old rice and the chicken is so moist and tender. YUM!!! I love homemade (and healthy) chicken soup in the fall. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/55 "2011-10-04T01:46:41Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Dude, smartphone. yeah I know, and I have Tapatalk… dude, lazy 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/56 "2011-10-04T02:19:40Z")
Got some news today… I’m gonna be a grandma! Looks like the engagement will be moved up… 🙂 ReboSon came and picked up the antique engagement ring that belonged to his Dad’s mother, that I wore. He’ll be proposing very soon. I’m excited and terrified at the same time! Rosie’s sig to everyone! Extra hugs for Shadow and Rosie and anyone who needs extra hugs. Like me! :eek: (I’m really very happy - it’s just they’re so young and it’s been such a short time.) ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/57 "2011-10-04T02:20:56Z")
Congrats, granny! Great news! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Blue-Sighted\_Shadow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecae2f/32.png) [@The\_Blue-Sighted\_Shadow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Blue-Sighted_Shadow)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/58 "2011-10-04T02:24:40Z")
I wanted to make potato soup for dinner tonight, but when I got to the store, I discovered we must be having the Storm of the Century, because all of the bread and milk was gone. Seriously? It’s only supposed to rain a quarter of an inch! I managed to find a quart of whole milk, some potatoes, an onion and the last of the crusty bread. Nom! Except the bread bag burst on the conveyor belt and the bagger missed the onion. :smack: So I had sauerkraut, kielbasa and dark rye toast for dinner instead. ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/59 "2011-10-04T02:39:50Z")
Congrats Granny Rebo!! Kielbasa and dark rye sounds awesome! Not sauerkraut though. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/60 "2011-10-04T02:55:08Z")
They’re calling me Grebo on the Giraffe Boards! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-1830s-style-mmp/598406/61 "2011-10-04T04:53:03Z")
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