# Batten The Hatches- A Dark and Stormy MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [August 3, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144 "2020-08-03T06:25:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/101 "2020-08-05T11:50:10Z")
Woohoo! I win a wet front! ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/102 "2020-08-05T12:00:06Z")
Considering the weather many of us are getting, that comment has some double entendre thing going! I finally met up with the guy I was splitting a bag of professional rat food with, and the list of creatures listed on the side of the bag (that the company also offers food for) is so hilariously comprehensive. Camel. Flamingo. Shark and Ray. … and more! ---
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/103 "2020-08-05T12:23:57Z")
I remembered that I had a poke butt that I wanted to slow-cook for pulled poke. It’s in the crock pot with onions and BBQ sauce to begin its day of cookage. It should smell yummy in here soon. **FCD** tried to run out to McD’s for breakfast, but the road to Leonardtown was still blocked. So he ran to Wawa, but he said they were out of everything. I made him breakfast, like I offered before he said he’d go get something… 😉 Dunno when I’ll get to walk. Daughter had a bad night so she went back to bed and I’m wrangling Roxy. Maybe in a bit I’ll take her outside to play while I pick up sticks. Not as vigorous as a walk, but still a bit of exercise, especially considering the size of our yard. More rain threatened for tomorrow. I hope it’s just little showers. And as I typed that, daughter came out, so I’m going to take a quick-ish turn around the block… ---
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/104 "2020-08-05T12:30:46Z")
Happy Hump Day! It’s a very nice 64 degrees outside, the sun is shining, the humidity is low, and the high predicted to be 84. I got the brats off to daycare. I was going to ask them to keep an eye in Echo and her attitude, but Ripple growled at the irker that came out to get them. She thinks it’s the mask, but he hasn’t growled at anybody else. I need to call the lawn guy this morning. He called last night and irk was so busy I couldn’t answer the phone. The message he left is a bit garbled, so I’m not sure what he said. I’m supposed to go to the MVA today, but if he is coming to fix my toilet, that is more important. I never could get through to the MV to see if they could switch the appointment to my son’s name. Lots of stuff to do today, just not sure what will get done. I know a lot of people like them, but I think [vessel sinks](https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS889US889&sxsrf=ALeKk00KWJWn50ssmhah_ZdhUxywQ6ZhEA:1596630513441&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=vessel+sinks&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiR-9yUiITrAhUhhHIEHa2_BT8QsAR6BAgBEAE&biw=1536&bih=722) are very inconvenient. ---
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/105 "2020-08-05T13:27:36Z")
Howdy Y’all! I survived the layin’ in of provisions as did OYKW. The Pubic Sto’ had good shrimp, so shrimpies 'n grits with grilled asparagus for sup. YUM! I have a compartmental sink but it’s deep. Got a deep sink when we did the kitchen remodel and I really like that it’s deep. I can actually set a large pot in the sink to fill with water or clean. It takes so little to make me happy. I should be a little more high maintenance. ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/106 "2020-08-05T14:10:22Z")
> [@nelliebly](#): > > one whose party affiliation was “Congress Sucks.” I think I would have voted for him/her just on the strength of that name. 😃 > [@dogbutler](#): > > [Minter]CAAAANNNNEEEEESSSSSS WIIIIINNNNNNNNN!!![/Minter] Down, boy! Sit! **MetalMouse** , there are three webcomics I read regularly: _Freefall_, _The Whiteboard_, and _Darths & Droids_. _D&D_ is on strip #1874; _TWB_ is on #3128. Plenty of reading for you there. 😃 > [@swampbear](#): > > shrimpies 'n grits Certainly nothing that needs protecting from me! The hurricane bypassed us well to the west. A little bit or rain, no thorms, and not a great deal of wind that I noticed, but we did lose power for a few hours. Now NOS and 75, with a predicted high of 86. Have to see how much more I can get done on the front hedge before my back starts objecting too strongly… ---
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/107 "2020-08-05T14:25:19Z")
My walk happened later than I’d hoped because **FCD** needed Daughter in the office for a bit. But I did the shorter but not shortest route. The trees that were down across the roads have been cleared. The yard that was flooded is now mostly drained. I heard lots of chain saw sounds. Now, to convince Roxy that picking up sticks is fun!!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/108 "2020-08-05T16:08:25Z")
Good morning all. Stayed up until nearly 1am reading so slept until 0830 (because I can). Fast has been broken by a Big Bowl O’Cereal and hamburgers and buns are defrosting for tonight. 84F already heading for 86F they say, no sign of rain. May have to consider watering the yard Firday if no precipitation shows up. **FCM** , find some way to make it fun and she’ll get into it. **herald** , _The Whiteboard_ has been on my list for a couple years now, even if I’ve never played paintball in my life. Need to check out _Darth & Droids_, severla other folks have mentioned them. **Sari** , I’m with you, vessel sinks never have made much sense to me. **Shoe** , wonder how they determined what Sharks and Rays like to eat… Got the Virtual Railfan on the other tab, Ft. Madison Iowa gets 60+ trains a day and has a swinging bridge across the Mississippi for barges/tows. Nice entertainment for those who like trains. All y’all take care now. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/109 "2020-08-05T17:13:12Z")
I kinda wanna make this for dinner: > **[Garlic-Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/279903/garlic-brown-sugar-chicken-thighs/)** > > Brown sugar chicken baked in a sweet honey-garlic sauce stays tender and juicy while developing a deliciously browned and crispy skin as it cooks in your oven. ---
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/110 "2020-08-05T18:19:30Z")
So half the belts in the hub broke. 😬 We still got things sorted, it just meant running boxes back and forth in a 100,000 square foot warehouse with more zig zags than a drunk on St. Patrick’s Day. I also now know the is a street in the country called Calders Nub, likey named by the ex-Mrs. Calder. 😉 > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Shark and Ray I don’t think Ray wants to be eaten by sharks. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > I kinda wanna make this for dinner Me, too. Also, it’s Underwear Day, so **swampy** can break out the gold lamé thong. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/111 "2020-08-05T19:13:25Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > She looked at me and said, “if it ain’t one thing it’s sump’n worse” which is now my go to description for a really bad day. My favorite is: _“If it isn’t one thing, it’s two!”_ I hate kitchen sinks, period. They’re all too low due to building codes, and I have to bend over a little to wash anything in 'em, causing my back to complain, a lot. I have to admit to reading _Girl Genius_. I don’t know why I like it. I just do. Got up twice in the night to let Gibbs out. I have to put his bark collar on however. He loves to bark at the deer who sleep under our back deck. I have to assume it’s annoying to the neighbors, and I don’t want to be _that neighbor_. I’m gonna hafta check out that virtual railfan site. > [@dogbutler](#): > > Also, it’s Underwear Day, so **swampy** can break out the gold lamé thong. Dang! Do I hafta? Some hot days (like today) I wear a bathing suit all day. Or sweat shorts. Or… ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/112 "2020-08-05T19:26:20Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > So half the belts in the hub broke. 😬 We still got things sorted, it just meant running boxes back and forth in a 100,000 square foot warehouse with more zig zags than a drunk on St. Patrick’s Day. Where have I heard that story before …?? I can’t help but think of how much fun you & Ruble would have trading these stories over a beer or 47. The kitties played hide & seek with a Jungle box last night, which made me sad. ---
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/113 "2020-08-05T19:35:04Z")
> [@Old\_Wench](#): > > I can’t help but think of how much fun you & Ruble would have trading these stories over a beer or 47 I supose I could bring a Ouija board and order two(dozen) brews next time I go to the pub. 🍸 😃 {{{{{Miss\_Owl}}}} ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/114 "2020-08-05T19:36:22Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Also, it’s Underwear Day, so **swampy** can break out the gold lamé thong. I thought The Thong was formal wear, not underwear. ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/115 "2020-08-05T19:51:31Z")
> [@Old\_Wench](#): > > And yes, I know the rule about pictures. Show me yours, I’ll show you mine. 😃 ---
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/116 "2020-08-05T20:05:08Z")
Paint guy’s been here and gone. Now to await the estimate… 😬 😬 😬 ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/117 "2020-08-05T20:22:05Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Also, it’s Underwear Day, so **swampy** can break out the gold lamé thong. I kinda hope there will be pictures…Yes, I know there’s a rule about pictures but…I’m trying to get to know you all better and that oughta do it. ---
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/118 "2020-08-05T21:25:52Z")
> [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > I kinda hope there will be pictures…Yes, I know there’s a rule about pictures but…I’m trying to get to know you all better and that oughta do it. When you look up TMI in the dictionary, Swampy is mentioned. ---
**Author:** ![overlyverbose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/9dc877/32.png) [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/119 "2020-08-05T21:26:01Z")
I am SOOOOO glad I voted yesterday. So glad. I doubt my little vote made much of a difference, but I was so excited to see the things I voted for actually go forward. Anyway, spent the day with my mom at the doctor. No biggie - she has an annual appointment for her transplant and I go with her every year. She’s the type who, regardless of what she’s going through, if you ask her, “How are you doing?” she’ll say, “Great! I’m just fine,” even to a doctor and even if she’s not fine. So she asks me to come along with her. Other than that, the day has been pretty chill. All the midyear reviews that I needed to complete are completed. I’ve finished bugging contracting. I bugged another department about team training. I ate some Hotbox cookies. Kids are doing their own thing. Husband is working downstairs. All is quiet for 30 seconds until it’s not anymore, or until I check on my teenaged son who has disappeared into his room for the last 3 hours, presumably to play video games with friends. ---
**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:** [August 5, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144/120 "2020-08-05T21:29:36Z")
Howdy Y’all! We have supped and are stuffded. OYKW grilled asparagus and I whomped up the shrimpies 'n grits. Life is good. How often do I need to explain that the gold lame thong, the bedazzled tube top, and the monogrammed flipflops are for only the most formal of occasions. Also why do we need a national underwear day. Underwear, like tp, is a daily essential. Also, no ratty underwear folks. I know y’alls mommas taught y’all better! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batten-the-hatches-a-dark-and-stormy-mmp/917144.md?page=7)