# Can we please have a better week in the MMP? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [April 25, 2022, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398 "2022-04-25T06:59:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**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:** [April 27, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/121 "2022-04-27T22:39:17Z")
Howdy Y’all! Provisions got procured and stowed. Sloth, nappage, and day drinkin’ were achieved. Sup got cooked and et up. All in all not a bad day. Oh and I worked on the church service schedule. **Wheelie** cute kittehs. Too bad they don’t seem to be able to chillax. Everyone else, I read, but cannot brain right now, so, yays, boos, hugs, chitlins, trouts, noogies, and how _you_ doin’s all around as needed. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/122 "2022-04-27T22:46:20Z")
I had the last package of [Egg Bites](https://threebridgeseggbites.com/catalog/uncured-bacon-cheese-egg-bites/) this morning. I really like them, but they’re like $2/package and I have to go to Costco to get them. What are Egg Bites, anyway? They look like miniature frittatas to me. 😉 So I sprayed a non-stick muffin tin with Pam, cut up six rashers of bacon and fried them, whipped up seven jumbo eggs with half-and-half (we’re out of cream), salt, and pepper, put the bacon and some shredded cheddar cheese in the muffin tin, filled with the egg mixture, and baked them for 20 minutes at 350ºF. They turned out good, but tasted ‘lighter’ than the prepackaged ones. I had one, Wifey had one, and I wrapped up the other ten and put them in the freezer. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/123 "2022-04-27T22:50:31Z")
@Saint_Cad I’m sorry about your dog. I’m glad you were able to be with her at the end. Cancer sucks. 💔 @Kropotkin Welcome back! The more the merrier. 😁 Good luck with the grades. That was never my favorite part of teaching. > [@overlyverbose](#): > > This week will be better. As long as I remember to breathe and don’t drag everyone else down the rabbit hole, too. Ya know - a little rabbit hole wouldn’t be all that bad for them. The fine art of curating (aka getting rid of stuff) is an important skill for kids to learn. Not that mine have learned it, so take my advice with a HUGE grain of salt. **shoe** may I suggest that you start keeping a log of the shenanigans at work? I don’t think you’re in dire straits but it doesn’t hurt to get prepared to smoosh his ridiculous ass. **shady** good luck to you and your aunt. The whole disability and support system is terrible. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Also wrapped up the day getting my performance review from A.M. in anticipation of tomorrow’s interview. > … y’all, I did AMAZE-BALLS 🎉 one item was “meets expectations” and all the rest were either “exceeded expectations” or just simply “outstanding.” Awesome! Now run. Not kidding. GTFO. **Rebo** Lola is a very cute little doggo. She reminds me of my Pixel, who was also very Taco Bell. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Someday? Laundry, etc. But not today, Satan; not today. Have I told you lately that I love you? > [@Wheelz](#): > > BTW, I finally figured out this Flickr thing, so for no other reason that that, here are some pictures of them. Chloe is the Calico tabby and Zoe is the black-and-white. They’re so fluffy! And cute! * * * I am at the horspital with 'Beamette. She’s almost halfway through her treatment. This morning was rough. She was labelled a fall risk and restricted to bed, felt like crap, and ended up crying. This afternoon she’s doing much better. These treatments really help her, but I hate how sick they make her. I just want to fix it and I can’t. 😕 Not much else going on. Take care everyone. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/124 "2022-04-27T23:08:30Z")
The others are right, **Wheelie**. You gots a couple of cutie pies. **Swampy** , the birdy wars are why I feed them, they are super entertaining at times. When I see the Grosbeak going after a Starling, i am reminded that birds are mini-dinosaurs. If birds could growl Grosbeaks would have a deep and scary one. Not only are the birdy wars entertaining, GG is fascinated by the birds and spends hours a day in the catio “chasing” them back and forth. Keeping a teenaged cat entertained is well worth the cost of the bird seed. Today hubs drove me to the dispensary so I could look at the cactus and plants on the way. There is lots of blooming going on. We like to stop at a little diner for lunch and they had a couple of trees in the parking lot that were fabulous, they were loaded with little yellow flowers and you could hear the happy bees from feet away. The folks who live next to the trees must hate them, they were beautiful but messy. I was going to start putting a little color in my project, but I noticed that the bottle of mead I put in the fridge yesterday was nicely chilled so Imma sip on that and keep working the white as that’s what I know is counted right. As long as I’m starting early, I might sample the new weed I brought home today, I _like_ the way good weed tastes when smoked. ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/125 "2022-04-28T01:21:13Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > I just want to fix it and I can’t. 😕 **{{{{{ sunny and beamette }}}}}** ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/126 "2022-04-28T01:36:03Z")
Ugh. Tried on dresses for the bridal shower, and I looked awful in all of them. I’m taking the least awful one and will comfort myself with the knowledge I won’t have to look at me. I’m in the midst of packing but thought I’d pop in to say hi. I was hoping to see a post from **shoe** about today’s news and whether she got the manager position. **shoe** , hope things went well. **Wheelz** , those are some very cute critters who look like they’re fond of cuddles and belly rubs. Give them some from me, please. **Moooom** , I guess the nice thing about hair is that it grows back. I went to the salon at Wally World one time. The stylist looked horrified as she realized one side was almost 2 inches shorter than the other. I was afraid she’d even it up one side at a time until I looked like Moe Howard, so I paid her and left. I kept my head cocked until I could get it fixed elsewhere. **doggio** , if it’s any comfort, you don’t _look_ like Cassandra (either one). ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/127 "2022-04-28T01:53:59Z")
Made chicken and peas with egg noodles with cheese sauce. I’ll make that gain. > [@Wheelz](#): > > That’s all we cat folks can do, I suppose. Our two girls are litter-mates, been together their entire lives, and they _still_ beat the crap out of each other on an almost daily basis. Alex likes to torment Gordie. Hopefully the next dog will be as forgiving. Alex Catt: [https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/257463824\_10223642968214508\_3174643187204343074\_n.jpg?\_nc\_cat=102&ccb=1-5&\_nc\_sid=8bfeb9&\_nc\_ohc=3x6DnDD9klMAX-EIM4T&\_nc\_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00\_AT-zh39kxTfaB9NYfNna1LvQdI4M9U8Ch2ss8vkrMba\_AA&oe=626F5D46](https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/257463824_10223642968214508_3174643187204343074_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=3x6DnDD9klMAX-EIM4T&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-zh39kxTfaB9NYfNna1LvQdI4M9U8Ch2ss8vkrMba_AA&oe=626F5D46) > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > GG is fascinated by the birds and spends hours a day in the catio “chasing” them back and forth Alex likes to sing at the birds when I have the window open. > [@Sahirrnee](#): > > I got gas on the way back, $68.07. I spent $20 on a half tank. At least I’m pushing 27mpg, and my commute is short. {{{{Sunny and Beamette}}}} ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/128 "2022-04-28T01:56:17Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Alex Catt: She’s adorable. No Gordie picture? ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/129 "2022-04-28T01:56:53Z")
Shoot. Forgot this: {{{{{sunny}}}}} and since she doesn’t know me, a hearty 🤝 and salute to Beamette. ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/130 "2022-04-28T01:58:57Z")
[https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273413425\_10224082901852574\_8277476265307776163\_n.jpg?\_nc\_cat=100&ccb=1-5&\_nc\_sid=8bfeb9&\_nc\_ohc=yGk9pGGMyo4AX8cMwgN&\_nc\_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00\_AT\_bVisEdNDz78yBAIalwzzW\_80NxLw9KxvRb8KJKMyTRg&oe=626F3B27](https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273413425_10224082901852574_8277476265307776163_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=yGk9pGGMyo4AX8cMwgN&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_bVisEdNDz78yBAIalwzzW_80NxLw9KxvRb8KJKMyTRg&oe=626F3B27) ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/131 "2022-04-28T02:19:54Z")
Evening all. Did my ‘Goalkeeping 101’ class for a bunch of 8-9 year old girls then went to the gym late and got my 1-hour of swimmin’ in (1,650 yards) with some whirlpool and sauna time. Didn’t feel like fixing anything after 8pm, so let Culver’s feed me tonight. Heading for close to 80F tomorrow and not a raindrop to be seen. **doggio** , much thanks for the pics. **Sunny** Hugs for you and Beamette. it’s hard while it’s going on, but hopefully it’ll be worth it. **nellie** , bet you look great to everyone else; it’s just some folks (me too) don’t like how most things look on us. OK, it’s nearly 9:30pm here and after the soccer and the swimming, I think it will be an early night tonight. All y’all take care. ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/132 "2022-04-28T02:30:31Z")
Gordie looks like a Very Good Boy. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/133 "2022-04-28T02:55:49Z")
Gordie has Lab in him, doesn’t he? ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/134 "2022-04-28T02:59:00Z")
Gordie looks like a very wise fellow. That may not be true, but he’s pulling it off. Thank you all for the pet pics in here. I’m in the beginnings of contemplating getting a new puppy stages. I love seeing them. ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/135 "2022-04-28T03:15:33Z")
Might I suggest a young adult dog who’s past the housebreaking and furry termite stage? Once they’re no longer cute little baby puppies, their adoption odds go way down. A dog who’s a year or two old will have calmed down a lot and presumably learned some etiquette from a prior owner, but would still have plenty of life expectancy. ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/136 "2022-04-28T03:18:01Z")
> [@Seanette](#): > > Gordie looks like a Very Good Boy. He is The Best Boy. > [@Paintcharge](#): > > Gordie looks like a very wise fellow. That may not be true, but he’s pulling it off. He pees on his foot on purpose. “Wise” is a stretch. > [@Baker](#): > > Gordie has Lab in him, doesn’t he? He topped out at 60lbs., so Lab/JRT is a possibility. ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/137 "2022-04-28T03:23:02Z")
> [@nelliebly](#): > > was hoping to see a post from **shoe** about today’s news and whether she got the manager position. **shoe** , hope things went well. Y’all are so sweet. **I’m being made manager.** (God, that makes me feel like I got “made” by the Mafia or something.) Sorry for the late update, I “celebrated” by covering for someone who wasn’t feeling well and only just got home … and I open tomorrow. Such a glamorous life it is! I’m only partially kidding. I _am_ tired as hell, but … I’m proud of me! 😃 ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/138 "2022-04-28T03:31:59Z")
(doing the Snoopy dance of joy) You did make sure there’s a good raise in this, right? Gotta keep the ratties fed so they can keep the snakes fed. 🙂 ---
**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:** [April 28, 2022, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/139 "2022-04-28T03:41:47Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > **I’m being made manager.** That’ll do, **shoe** ; That’ll do. _so damn proud of you I could burst_ ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398/140 "2022-04-28T03:51:28Z")
I’m thrilled! SO proud of and happy for you, **shoe**! Are you salaried now instead of hourly? Do you get bennies like health insurance? Throwing confetti in your direction! 🎉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-a-better-week-in-the-mmp/963398.md?page=8)