# Ask the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [July 9, 2012, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685 "2012-07-09T09:41:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/41 "2012-07-09T21:16:38Z")
Oh, remind me to post my punch recipe. It’s nummy. It’s a modification of a recipe in my bartender book, called Brunch Punch, which was nummy and I wanted to be able to serve in less than gallon quantities. I don’t have a real name for it, but the nickname is ‘Tomato Juice’, as that’s what it looks like, more or less. It doesn’t taste like it. And it’s healthy! Because it has cranberry and orange juice in it (and limoncello, chambord, and vodka). ---
**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 9, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/42 "2012-07-09T21:23:59Z")
> [@Silver\_Tyger](#): > > Oh, remind me to post my punch recipe. Does it have alcohol? FairyChatMom only let’s Special People have any. :mad: ---
**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 9, 2012, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/43 "2012-07-09T21:33:35Z")
I don’t care who drinks, so 😛 Supper was sketties - very yum. Time to assume the position and make something… ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/44 "2012-07-09T21:40:12Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Does it have alcohol? FairyChatMom only let’s Special People have any. :mad: It does, although you could leave it out, I suppose. I don’t know why you would though… Actually the first version of it put me on my ass, because I kept going ‘oh, that’s good, let’s put some of that in’. Four and a half shots later (in an eight ounce glass)… ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/45 "2012-07-09T21:44:35Z")
/invites **gotpasswords** over for dinner. Come on over any time, actually; we’re moving across town in a couple weeks, and I am going through the freezer/cupboards trying to use everything up. Lunch today was canned green beans \ and now I’m munching on some of those little snack crackers with the cheese dip on the side. Yum! Throwing the rest of the neck bones away, though; not making posole again until AFTER the move. ---
**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:** [July 9, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/46 "2012-07-09T21:47:03Z")
Posole…yum. I’m in the middle of a move too. Sucks, don’t it? ---
**Author:** ![2gigch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/2gigch1/32/3313_2.png) [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/47 "2012-07-09T21:47:58Z")
> [@Silver\_Tyger](#): > > Four and a half shots later (in an eight ounce glass)… Those are not shots, those are salvoes. ---
**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 9, 2012, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/48 "2012-07-09T22:23:32Z")
My kinda shots there **ShinyCat**! 😃 Dindin is et and the dishes are all cleaned. Go Me. Plus we both have **N.O.L.** for tomorrow. Also, I have a chikin boiled and coolin’ so’s I can pick the meat off the carcas for chikin 'n dumplin’s. YUM! Normally I would have Vestry meetin’ tonight, actually would be there now. However, we decided not to meet this month as is traditionally done in the month of July. Also, no Evenin’ Prayer services on Wednesdays for the month of July. Church takes a vacation except for Sundays apparently. So, **gotti** did you fall asleep in the scanner? [del]Nosy[/del] Inquirin’ Mumpers wanna know. ---
**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 9, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/49 "2012-07-09T22:58:24Z")
> [@2gigch1](#): > > Those are not shots, those are salvoes. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/50 "2012-07-09T23:00:20Z")
> [@2gigch1](#): > > Those are not shots, those are salvoes. It tasted damn good though (and then I fell asleep. There’s a reason I don’t drink to get buzzed). ---
**Author:** ![Lancia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lancia/32/17174_2.png) [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/51 "2012-07-09T23:25:53Z")
Dear MMP: Do you look harshly upon former contributors who no longer participate? What about is said contributor had a really really good excuse? Also, can you tell me what the hell this thing is? Nobody has been able to tell me why that dude left it on my lawn, and since nobody knows what it is… well, nobody knows what to do now. ---
**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:** [July 9, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/52 "2012-07-09T23:53:47Z")
Dear **Lancia** , There is no such thing as a former contributor. Once a Mumper, always a Mumper. Yours truly, The MMP ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2012, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/53 "2012-07-10T00:00:35Z")
> [@congodwarf](#): > > Us Yankees haven’t had it that bad. I don’t think it’s gotten above 95 at all yet. Speak for yourself, New England. Lawn Guylindt has topped 95 a few times so far this summer > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > OK, my turn to ask the MMP: > > Please look at [these](http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fairychatmom/Stuff%20for%20sale/)and give me some feedback, with minimal snark, if you don’t mind… 😉 They’re pretty but the first that comes to mind is “are they washable?”. > [@Taomist](#): > > Ok here’s my MMP question: > > I haven’t been a Doper long, and haven’t contributed much. But I’ve been popping into the MMP anyhoo, so my question is Does This Annoy the MMP Regulars? No such of a thing! > [@Taomist](#): > > I haven’t got the hang of the slang yet, but I’m out of irk atm so mostly I don’t have much to contribute. But I try! Any hints on how to make a noobie’s presence more enjoyable? 🙂 Be mundane. Be silly. Post pics of your pet(s). Talk about your aches and pains. Talk about the jdjits you used to work with. There are no rules. > [@VunderBob](#): > > The MMP _DOES_ require beer and chocolates to be provided to select long term members. In return, the existing MMP membership will provide the ritual squid and goat. and kitteh pics. Mustn’t forget the kitteh pics. > [@VunderBob](#): > > I had the following exchange at irk this morning: > > _Chirpy cow-orker:_ “How are you doing today?” > > _Me:_ “Oh, nothing that a bell tower and a .50 cal wouldn’t fix…” > > Seing how I’m a defense contractor and about 80% of the people in my building are vets, this was high-order humor. You sound exactly like a local friend who keeps threatening to start a Sniper SIG (special interest group) within Mensa > [@InternetLegend](#): > > I’m a little scared of the MMP now. Don’t be. We don’t bite … hard. And only when given permission. > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Does it have alcohol? FairyChatMom only let’s Special People have any. :mad: it’d better or there’s no point. > [@Lancia](#): > > Dear MMP: > > Do you look harshly upon former contributors who no longer participate? What about if said contributor had a really really good excuse? [del]Who are you again?[/del] Don’t be silly. Once welcome, always welcome. > [@Lancia](#): > > Also, can you tell me what the hell this thing is? Nobody has been able to tell me why that dude left it on my lawn, and since nobody knows what it is… well, nobody knows what to do now. Is it animal, vegetable, or mineral? There was no link-to-pic. My turn Dear MMP Wanna buy a house? It comes with a built in tenant! 😃 ---
**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 10, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/54 "2012-07-10T00:25:33Z")
> [@Silver\_Tyger](#): > > It tasted damn good though (and then I fell asleep. There’s a reason I don’t drink to get buzzed). I passed out a few days in my youth, too. 🙂 And when I came to… ---
**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:** [July 10, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/55 "2012-07-10T01:06:38Z")
Well, I volunteered for an epic debacle, running two stores at once. Beerverages will help. > [@Taomist](#): > > Ok here’s my MMP question: > > I haven’t been a Doper long, and haven’t contributed much. But I’ve been popping into the MMP anyhoo, so my question is Does This Annoy the MMP Regulars? I haven’t got the hang of the slang yet, but I’m out of irk atm so mostly I don’t have much to contribute. But I try! Any hints on how to make a noobie’s presence more enjoyable? 🙂 > [@2gigch1](#): > > I don’t think it matters how long you’ve been a Doper as long as: > > You are (relatively) polite, > You contribute reasonably, > You listen to what others have to say, > And you enjoy yourself > > Which is honestly the rules of polite company in the first place, which is how I view the MMP. > I am relatively recent (to the MMP) myself. There are plenty of places on the internet, in the Dope and in Real Life where we can engage in conflict & argument. > > In my view the MMP is that outdoor patio area of the bar where we all sit, have a few, tell some stories, and comment on the people passing by on the street. > > Or I could be full of shit. You decide. > > But last time I checked the MMP didn’t require a membership card, just good company. Hey, they let me in, you guys probably get the Executive Membership[sup]TM[/sup]😃 Dear rosie, is it within walking distance of my hockey arena? If so, I’ll offer 4 Internets, Gordie, and the loose change in the sofa. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2012, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/56 "2012-07-10T01:12:33Z")
What is an MMP? ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/57 "2012-07-10T01:28:20Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > What is an MMP? [Everything you always wanted to know about the MMP\*](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=627530) - but were afraid to ask ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/58 "2012-07-10T01:30:58Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > [Everything you always wanted to know about the MMP\*](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=627530) > > - but were afraid to ask Thank you! This thread is beginning to have some coherence for me now. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/59 "2012-07-10T01:37:52Z")
Coherence!?!?!? Bite your tongue! 😉 😃 ---
**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:** [July 10, 2012, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685/60 "2012-07-10T01:38:48Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > Thank you! This thread is beginning to have some coherence for me now. 🙂 We’re doin’ it wrong, then… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-mmp/627685.md?page=4)