# Cheap Chawklit in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [April 17, 2017, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615 "2017-04-17T10:22:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**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:** [April 22, 2017, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/161 "2017-04-22T20:15:20Z")
OK, I admit it. I wussed. I met \*\*MetalMouse \*\*around 9:30 and we were out in the mostly rainy weather for a couple of hours, when we decided to go into the closest museum for a seat and a beverage. At that point, it was still more than 2 hours till the march, and I didn’t want to deal with the rain that long. He and I sat and had a loverly chat, then parted company, and I headed back to the Metro. I’m home, in dry clothes, and still chilled. I wish our pellet stove hadn’t been cleaned already - I’d love to get a little dry heat going in here. One thing about the day that really disappointed me, and obviously it was a misunderstanding on my part - I thought for sure there were supposed to be booths and/or displays about science-y stuff. But instead, there was a stage, a very loud band, and assorted speakers, some of whom didn’t know how to use the mic. There was a big crowd, despite the weather, and traffic was horrific - the Metro was definitely the right choice. A better choice would have been to arrive closer to march time. But I was there, even if I didn’t march. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2017, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/162 "2017-04-22T20:34:32Z")
What does it mean, “closet museum”? ---
**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 22, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/163 "2017-04-22T20:40:42Z")
> [@Sahirrnee](#): > > **FCM** - I’d rather have a smaller cat. Something that doesn’t _ **THUD!** _ when he jumps off the couch, something that doesn’t sound like a galloping horse when he runs up and down the hallway. Good luck with that. 🙂 I’ve had kittens weighing in at MAYBE a pound who managed to sound like galloping elephants. I firmly believe cats can selectively adjust their local gravity. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/164 "2017-04-22T20:50:51Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > What does it mean, “closet museum”? I dunno - an IKEA exhibit? The word I used was closest. As in most close. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2017, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/165 "2017-04-22T21:05:30Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I dunno - an IKEA exhibit? The word I used was closest. As in most close. Thank you; I am relieved. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2017, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/166 "2017-04-22T21:17:21Z")
Well you tried **Mooommm** I don’t blame you for not wanting to be in the rain. We have had a fair amount of rain here today as well. Sinuses are acting up so I guess I need to take a pill. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2017, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/167 "2017-04-22T21:57:30Z")
> [@Buttercup\_Smith](#): > > I don’t blame you for not wanting to be in the rain. She would [melt!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aopdD9Cu-So) ---
**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 22, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/168 "2017-04-22T22:27:13Z")
> [@Bumbazine](#): > > Well, the chicken fingers didn’t hold on to their coating, again. I may have to see about getting a bigger cooling rack-sorta thing. I’ve read lotsa recipes on line and none of them ever mention this problem, or what to do about it. :mad: > Yeah, I know; flour, egg, bread crumbs. But mixing the curry paste in there is where the problem lies. It’s kinda gritty and I just sorta mash it into the mayonnaise until it surrenders and mixes in. I’ll have to experiment with mixing it into the eggs I guess. Try doing a dry rub of the spices and letting that sit, then doing the batter coating over that. Here’s my set up for the tray and rack insert. [Half Sheet Pan](https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Natural-Aluminum-Commercial/dp/B000G0KJG4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492899895&sr=8-1&keywords=half+sheet+pan) [Insert](https://www.amazon.com/Top-Rated-Bellemain-Cooling-Rack/dp/B00OY91N90/ref=pd_bxgy_79_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OY91N90&pd_rd_r=RSFN7Y7B8EXQWE0S4W7K&pd_rd_w=8lIHa&pd_rd_wg=M9vEA&psc=1&refRID=RSFN7Y7B8EXQWE0S4W7K) I also use this set up for things like oven cooking bacon (mmmm, bacon). I suspect the best way to get your non-stick result is to fry your chicken strips in oil on the stove… ---
**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 22, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/169 "2017-04-22T23:01:39Z")
Howdy Y’all! Hope all the marchers had funsies today. Today I filled twuck, had [Charlie Joseph’s](https://www.facebook.com/charliejosephswpr/) for N.O.L., ( That’s a facebook link so sorry non-facebookers.) did stuff for mom, sis and I made dindin and et and now we’re chillin’ cause mom is snoozin’. Oh and I did two loads of laundry. That does not sound like a lot but I’s tahrd! ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2017, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/170 "2017-04-22T23:43:02Z")
**sunny** , iffen we’re gettin’ paid, I’m putting in for extra duty pay for the cold and rain. 😃 **doggio** , Gordie’s bigger than he looks like in his pics. I want you to photograph me. 😃 **moooom** , one of my last two cats, Figaro (aka Miss Figgy) peaked at 24 pounds. :eek:She had a lot of Persian in her ancestry, but still, she was a honkin big critter. **swampy** , my mom used to make cherry delight. I hope **MamaBear** enjoys hers. **bumba** , that’s pretty much the setup that I use. Have you tried using more dry ingredients? I only stayed at the march in Nashville for a couple of hours. There were booths in Centenniel Park, but the rain was heavy and cold, so I too, wussed out after that. I swung through Tar-jay to pick up a prescription and Staples for TP (enought for **swampy** to be proud) and tissues and now I’m in for the day. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/171 "2017-04-23T01:22:21Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > **Ruble** - I hope the visit goes well and you get what you need. I got a couple things that surprised me; that I had totally forgotten existed. A couple hats and books Dad borrowed from me ages ago, a cigarette holder and ashtray thing he made for himself in China (or at least brought back from China) from a couple old shells, a couple things that trace back to my grandmother. But mostly I got a lot of closure and happiness that I’m out of the mess with my mother and that whole ball of worms is off my plate. I may – just maybe – help my brother out if he calls for it. But then again, I’m at a certain level of peace where if I don’t want to, I won’t. In other words, the sense of obligation is gone. Visited Dad’s grave and Gramma’s on the way home and that helped as well. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/172 "2017-04-23T01:25:37Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > What does it mean, “closet museum”? In advance --------- I am sooooooooo ashamed of myself for the following post: I met **Swampy** there ages ago ---- he was just on his way out. 🙂 ---
**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:** [April 23, 2017, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/173 "2017-04-23T01:43:32Z")
I was wondering if any other warped mind made that closet connection. 😃 Well done! ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/174 "2017-04-23T01:49:41Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > In advance --------- I am sooooooooo ashamed of myself for the following post: > > I met **Swampy** there ages ago ---- he was just on his way out. 🙂 Wait! Are you saying **Swampy** ’s gay?!?!? :eek: \* > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I was wondering if any other warped mind made that closet connection. 😃 Well done! I did, but I, ummm, shut the door on that post. - I.N.G.O. ---
**Author:** ![Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f08c70/32.png) [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2017, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/175 "2017-04-23T06:46:33Z")
Friday was 99F. Yesterday was 102F. The expected high today is 70F. Welcome to Baltimore weather, without the humidity. ---
**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:** [April 23, 2017, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/176 "2017-04-23T09:46:45Z")
Without benefit of alarm, I woke around 5. But that’s fine - I’ll be tired earlier so I can get up for reals tomorrow a 5. Altho, yeah, I’m up for reals. I’ve fed the dog and cleaned the critters’ water fountain - how’s that for early productivity? 😃 We’re going to the early (cheapie) movie today - _Going In Style_. Showtime is 10, and I guess we’ll go get lunch after. Apart from that, no clue what the day holds. For now, caffeine. Happy Sunday! ---
**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 23, 2017, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/177 "2017-04-23T10:00:56Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to work. Flood watch today. > [@missred](#): > > **doggio** , Gordie’s bigger than he looks like in his pics. I want you to photograph me. 😃 I guess being photographed nekkid with a towel over your head is slimming.😃 > [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](#): > > Friday was 99F. > Yesterday was 102F. > > The expected high today is 70F. > > Welcome to Baltimore weather, without the humidity. “Weather by Sybil” ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2017, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/178 "2017-04-23T10:54:31Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > We’re going to the early (cheapie) movie today - _Going In Style_. Showtime is 10, and I guess we’ll go get lunch after. Saw it yesterday afternoon, it was good. Spoiler: They go…in style! Iffn you get the big, refillable tub of popcorn you won’t need lunch. We skipped dinner & didn’t even refill the tub. I’m currently choo’ing to NY. I forsee Junior’s later. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2017, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/179 "2017-04-23T11:06:50Z")
I typed the above about 6:15 but then got a 503 error / board was down. It must have saved it in cache & then posted it when it came back. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2017, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615/180 "2017-04-23T11:52:21Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > Wait! Are you saying **Swampy** ’s gay?!?!? :eek: \* Not only that, he’s _ **gray** _! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615.md?page=10)