# Cones on the Loose - an orange MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [August 6, 2007, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599 "2007-08-06T08:18:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![welby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@welby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/welby)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/161 "2007-08-08T14:29:35Z")
[QUOTE=Mindfield] [sub]Hey, is she allowed to glare at me like that?[/sub] [/QUOTE] Not if she knows what good for her! Hi all! Lots of hugs and positive thoughts to **SCL**. I’m just driving by, we’re still dealing with the fallout from the dead server. On the plus side of things, I manged to migrate 11 departments and 650 people onto the new system in two days. For comparison, the guy who’s managing the other half of the project has managed to migrate a similar number of people in two years. I’m guessing there’s a reason that they asked me to “help” him. I’m good. Yes I am. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Tiger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Mama\_Tiger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Tiger)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/162 "2007-08-08T14:59:12Z")
Morning all. More prayers and hugs headed Lilly’s way to pull through this crisis. Nice to see you, **kai**! And I’m with you, I hate, hate, _hate_ bumpy flights. But that shadow w/rainbow thing sounds amazingly beautiful! Do keep us posted on the new grandbaby’s arrival! And strange as it sounds, I understand how you could think 72° is hot. It all depends on what you’re used to. For example, it’s definitely gonna be a hot one here today – it’s already 92°F/33°C, and it’s supposed to get up to close to 100 before the day is out. It’s also fairly humid. Which is standard New Orleans summer weather, but around here they’re freaking out, as always. Although, to be fair, this weather is a lot easier to deal with when you build up a tolerance for it. I’m looking forward to autumn, though, and being able to open the windows again. I’m quite envious of where **Alabaster Bunny** will be living, where even if it gets up to 100° during the day, it cools down into the 40s/50s at night! Perfect sleeping weather. Sigh. Back to work, which is piled to the ceiling, as usual. August is supposed to be slow in my line of work! What happened? ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/163 "2007-08-08T15:10:24Z")
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* HI EVERYONE \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* I’ve missed you! I’ve been so busy at work, and since I’ve been so busy, I’m also behind on my regular work, so I guess I’m still busy. I told you all _Antiques Roadshow_ came to Kentucky? If not – well, they did. It was so much fun! If you remember, I work for a PBS station, so I went in official ‘work’ capacity: distributing surveys, running a booth, walking around and yakking with people. It was this third thing I really excel at. It was a nosy person’s dream! Here are thousands of people in one place, bearing weird items that they’re just bursting to talk about. I was actually _hoarse_ by the end of the day. My feet were killing me and I was dog-tired, but it was so fun! I just posted this photo on the picture thread: [Ellen and the host of Antiques Roadshow](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/Soileau/ellen_anrohostnew.jpg) (I hope at least _a few_ of you watch the show so you know what on earth I’m talking about!) [Roadshow](http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/) ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/164 "2007-08-08T15:32:46Z")
Hm. No Pepsi? Can I get some juice? If so, your finest grape juice for me, wench! _pounds tankard on the table again_ Oh yeah and something to nibble on…got any popcorn shrimp or mozzarella cheese sticks? ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/165 "2007-08-08T15:45:17Z")
_calls some FOPs to kick all these people demanding non-period foodstuffs out on their asses_ (FOPs: “friends of the pub,” guys who acted as security for us after the same rape attempt that caused the rule “all Wenches must be weapon-trained and carry at least one of the weapons they’re trained on”) ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/166 "2007-08-08T16:00:34Z")
Hey! Just found a few minutes during a break in class to say hey. This classroom pc has IE on it, not my accustomed Firefox, and now I see ads here. Weird, when you’re not used to it. Ok, teacher’s back. Time to toss erasers at the chalkboard… ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/167 "2007-08-08T16:09:31Z")
So I’m to understand that I get no pie in the tavern? ---
**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 8, 2007, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/168 "2007-08-08T16:49:18Z")
Howdy Y’all, just a quick driveby here. Gotta be at work for a meetin’ at two p.m. I tried to post last night but the damn Dope would not let me. GRRRRRR… :mad: Gettin’ sick of all these time outs. **{{{Snakes}}}** I’m so sorry about Libby’s condition. I’ll keep her, her family and you in my thoughts and prayers. **LiLi and Haze** have fun! Eat butter tarts and drink beer whilst toastin’ me! 😃 Ok, off to suit up and pack up for work. Purple pocket tshirt and blue jeans today for those of you who wonder what the fashion conscious brewery employee wears these days. Later Y’all! ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/169 "2007-08-08T17:02:32Z")
Pie is period. Well, depending on what’s in the pie, anyway. No fries, pumpkin, tomatoes, corn, or a bunch of other things I can’t remember right now. Is it necessary to clean before an MMPer comes over? Everything is chaos, and I’d rather sew. Also go pick up my glasses. And pay for them, ouch. Goodbye $600… ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/170 "2007-08-08T17:35:20Z")
Period pie? I think ill pass. ---
**Author:** ![Smooth\_Jack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Smooth\_Jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smooth_Jack)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/171 "2007-08-08T17:40:39Z")
[QUOTE=Least Original User Name Ever] Period pie? I think ill pass. [/QUOTE] Don’t knock it till you try it. Some periods had great pie. (So, this is where you hang out when you’re not dogging me elsewhere.) ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/172 "2007-08-08T18:01:05Z")
[QUOTE=Smooth Jack] Don’t knock it till you try it. Some periods had great pie. [/QUOTE] I am not even going to point out the number of levels on which this is wrong. That makes yours a superb first post in the MMP! _ahem_ Quick drive-by. Back later. ---
**Author:** ![Most\_Creative\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Most\_Creative\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Most_Creative_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/173 "2007-08-08T18:43:57Z")
[QUOTE=Smooth Jack] Don’t knock it till you try it. Some periods had great pie. (So, this is where you hang out when you’re not dogging me elsewhere.) [/QUOTE] So \*\*LOUNE \*\* dragged you in here. I know you from the other board. 😉 Welcome, now your an MMPer. ---
**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:** [August 8, 2007, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/174 "2007-08-08T18:52:43Z")
Welcome, **Jack**! Somebody just brought me baklava. OMG, it was sooo good. I’m so stuffed now, after eating decent hole-in-the-wall Chinese for lunch. Chicken and Shrimp with Garlic Sauce. Yummy! I can’t remember what my fortune cookie said. Something about a disaster up ahead? Better not be in bed! \ Back to work. I gotta fix some ancient model that was made before we had standards. It truly and verily doth suck. Later, gang. ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/175 "2007-08-08T18:55:45Z")
Butter tarts have been purchased. Lemonade will be made soon. ETA is in an hour to an hour and a half. Gee, I hope **Haze** doesn’t turn out to be an axe murderer. Baklava is a Perfect Food. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/176 "2007-08-08T19:40:54Z")
Hi Jack! What? I’m not in an airport . . . They let their guard down - I think because there was a live feed of the conference disclosing the quarterly report this morning. I didn’t watch VBob - a “guy” wire? are there “gal” wires? 😉 maybe guide wire?.. With all the Pepsi flying around, I’m surprised that no one, including myself, posted No Pepsi, Coke! Chizbohger chizbohger chizbohger! cheeps cheeps cheeps! ---
**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 8, 2007, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/177 "2007-08-08T19:46:46Z")
\*HOT HOT \*\* HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!!! \*\* \* Also embarrassed at my forgetfulness. \*\*kai \*\* emailed me and asked me to extend her regards and stuff earlier in the week and I forgot. :o I’ll just put myself in time-out… eventually. Anyway, it topped 100 in the general region, and it does feel oppressive when you step outside. Thank goodness for air conditioning!! I’m thinking Papa John may make dinner today since I don’t feel like heating up the kitchen. And since Papa is right next door to McKays, and McKays has ice cream… 😉 Just another day in paradise. **MamaTigs** , git yerself knittin’, woman!!! Or not. If you can’t make it, I’ve got enough stuff to fill a booth, even if I don’t take my wheel, which I’m not planning to do this time anyways. That’s all I’ve got. Tally ho and all that! ---
**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 8, 2007, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/178 "2007-08-08T19:50:23Z")
**rosie** , it is a [guy wire](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy-wire)… Unless you were kidding, in which case I’m kidding too. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/179 "2007-08-08T20:04:01Z")
I wasn’t and all that Wiki article tells is what it is, not why it’s called that. So why is it called that? I really thought it was guide wire ---
**Author:** ![taxi78cab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@taxi78cab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taxi78cab)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2007, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599/180 "2007-08-08T20:08:01Z")
Update on the bug the cat brought into the apartment this morning: it was still alive when I went home at lunch and I had to catch it in a cup and throw it back outside. What? It was HUGE! I wasn’t going to squish it. Can you imagine the splat that would have made on the carpet?! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cones-on-the-loose-an-orange-mmp/414599.md?page=10)