# An actual Monday morning MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [May 13, 2013, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220 "2013-05-13T09:21:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**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:** [May 14, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/121 "2013-05-14T19:59:23Z")
> [@ScareyFaerie](#): > > I have to go home in 1.5hrs and pack for a week’s holiday. You could come and help, or at least distract the cats so I don’t keep having to take Ophelia out of my suitcase. Sounds like she really wants to go with you. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/122 "2013-05-14T20:00:12Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Habitat for Humanity? > > heterozygous familial hypercholesterol? Houseguests from Hell, with their Hounds from Hell. The ones who were only supposed to be here for 2-3 months until they found a house. That was 16 months ago. The reason I am moving. ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/123 "2013-05-14T20:07:36Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Well, that was interesting - we had a power blurp that lasted just long enough to turn off my computer. So my last post got eaten… fortunately, it was short. > > \*\*sari \*\*- I assumed (as you probably did too) why you aren’t getting your mail… So how’s the house-hunting going? I don’t know how cheap you’re trying to buy, but there are some little houses in Indian Head, MD for pretty cheap, and with the added bonus that you’d be lots closer to \*\*BBBobbio \*\*and me. 😉 Just sayin’… > > Bulbs are planted, poison in the front has been spray , but there’s more poison on the side - I’ll get that later. I may go out and dig up some iris for planting tomorrow. Depends on how motivated I feel in the next hour or so. The answer right now is “not very.” > > 😃 The problem is not being able to get a mortgage for under $75,000. The houses I’m looking at and like are in the 50’s. I am calling the mortgage broker today although I probably won’t get him until tomorrow. The house i could afford to pay cash for sold before I could even look at it I feel like everyone is dragging their feet so I’m going to have to push. I’m still looking in Hagertown and Funkstown (wouldn’t it be cool to live in Funkytown?), but the OAOASO wants to work things out and I’m trying to move closer to him although lately I don’t care anymore. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/124 "2013-05-14T20:15:34Z")
$50K for a whole house? You couldn’t even get a studio condo for that around here! ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/125 "2013-05-14T20:15:42Z")
What does it feel like when your water breaks?? ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/126 "2013-05-14T20:17:02Z")
wet eta - **BABY’S COMING!!!** ---
**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:** [May 14, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/127 "2013-05-14T20:17:35Z")
> [@sahirrnee](#): > > the OAOASO wants to work things out and I’m trying to move closer to him although lately I don’t care anymore. You have more acronyms that Carter has little pills! 🙂 ---
**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:** [May 14, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/128 "2013-05-14T20:18:36Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > wet > > eta - > **BABY’S COMING!!!** :smack: ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/129 "2013-05-14T20:25:13Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > wet > > eta - > **BABY’S COMING!!!** It’s like a slow trickle, so I don’t know. It is def not pee, I have peed on myself enough this pregnancy to know the difference. I don’t want to go to the Hospital unless I am absolutely sure. With the twins I was in the hospital bed when my water broke and it was unmistakable, so I am so unsure right now what is going on. It’s clear and unremarkable, so I am not sure. Ergh, frustration. ---
**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:** [May 14, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/130 "2013-05-14T20:28:27Z")
It appears our coral banded shrimp is a meanie. We’ve lost another fish - the 6-line wrasse. \*\*FCD \*\*did some research and found out that our shrimp is exceptionally large, and when they get that big, they’re likely to be aggressive and grab little fish. We know he grabbed one of the little chromis, and since there’s no trace of the wrasse, we’re pretty sure that got grabbed, too. And the wrasse was a $30 fish!!! Stoopit shrimp. Speaking of shrimp, we’re having scampi over pasta shells for supper. I’ve got the shrimps all peeled, and it’s only going to take 10 minutes or so to make supper. So I have time to chill. ---
**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:** [May 14, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/131 "2013-05-14T20:33:23Z")
**Apes** , I did a quick google, and it said, as you might expect, check with your doctor. It might be nothing, but sometimes, the water comes in a trickle, not a flood. One thing I do remember - once the water breaks, it’s important to get the kid OUT! So call your doctor for your peace of mind and the baby’s safety. [/lecture] ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/132 "2013-05-14T20:42:38Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > **Apes** , I did a quick google, and it said, as you might expect, check with your doctor. It might be nothing, but sometimes, the water comes in a trickle, not a flood. One thing I do remember - once the water breaks, it’s important to get the kid OUT! So call your doctor for your peace of mind and the baby’s safety. > > [/lecture] I am going to keep waiting to make sure…I am so gun shy after being to the hospital 3 times already and sent back home. I have a pad on right now to see what is going on. (sorry for the TMI) ---
**Author:** ![sangfroid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e0b2c6/32.png) [@sangfroid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sangfroid)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/133 "2013-05-14T20:53:49Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > It appears our coral banded shrimp is a meanie. We’ve lost another fish - the 6-line wrasse. \*\*FCD \*\*did some research and found out that our shrimp is exceptionally large, and when they get that big, they’re likely to be aggressive and grab little fish. We know he grabbed one of the little chromis, and since there’s no trace of the wrasse, we’re pretty sure that got grabbed, too. And the wrasse was a $30 fish!!! Stoopit shrimp. > > Speaking of shrimp, we’re having scampi over pasta shells for supper. I’ve got the shrimps all peeled, and it’s only going to take 10 minutes or so to make supper. So I have time to chill. Is the Stoopit shrimp part of the scampi…? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/134 "2013-05-14T20:56:21Z")
> [@sangfroid](#): > > Is the Stoopit shrimp part of the scampi…? 😃 That was my first thought . . . 😉 ---
**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:** [May 14, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/135 "2013-05-14T21:09:21Z")
MMMMM…pet shrimp scampi! 😃 It’s just so much better when you get to know the shrimp first. Howdy from da cave! Grilled poke chops, Spanish rice and field peas with snaps for dindin. Speakin’ of which, I reckon it won’t make itself so I best get goin’. ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/136 "2013-05-14T21:25:37Z")
At least wave the scampi pointedly in front of the tank, and make ‘I’m watching you’ gestures at the offending crustacean… He needs to buy his own fish dinners. Soggy grey and dull day today- hope it cheers up soon, I don’t cope well with miserable weather, and I have things to plant, and stuff to grow. Went allll the way across town to get some grey felting wool, as I was out. Got back, realised I’m almost out of white too :smack: Fingers (legs?) crossed for you **Apes**! ---
**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:** [May 14, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/137 "2013-05-14T21:37:06Z")
No, the predator shrimp was not part of the scampi. But he’s on “_The List_”, so there’s that. The scampi was good. The sides were leftovers - yay for getting 2 more containers out of the fridge. Thus endeth my day. Except for getting a shower. And knitting. And watching some TV. And tidying the kitchen. But other than that, I’m done for the day! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/138 "2013-05-14T21:48:57Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > You have more acronyms that Carter has little pills! > > 🙂 **O** n\*\* A\*\*gain **O** ff **A** gain **S** ignificant **O** ther He does not want to break up, he loves me, he cares, he agrees with me that things have to change… and then he doesn’t do a damn thing about it. The change has to come on his end, there is nothing I can do about it. ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/139 "2013-05-14T21:54:27Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > MMMMM…pet shrimp scampi! 😃 It’s just so much better when you get to know the shrimp first. > > Howdy from da cave! Grilled poke chops, Spanish rice and field peas with snaps for dindin. Speakin’ of which, I reckon it won’t make itself so I best get goin’. I knew a man who used to raise his own beef. Named the steers, the last set I heard of were Larry, Curly and Mo. A friend ate her pet pig. Granted the pig got kicked by a horse and had to be put down anyway, but I still couldn’t eat what had once been a pet. Then again why let it go to waste? ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220/140 "2013-05-14T22:05:14Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > $50K for a whole house? You couldn’t even get a studio condo for that around here! Strange isn’t it? I looked at one house for 49,900 and except for a few little cosmetic fixes it was ready to move in. I looked at a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house that needed a bit of work for 29,000. The kitchen and baths were new, but the rest of the house needed work. Too much for me to pay cash, but not enough to get a mortgage. Go 10 miles or so down to Frederick and the prices jump right back up. Around here, $50,000 wouldn’t get you a building lot. I’ve heard it’s a problem in parts of the country where housing is cheap. Nobody wants to do a mortgage under $75,000. Some won’t go under $100,000. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-actual-monday-morning-mmp/658220.md?page=8)