# Dealing with sleeplessness in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [March 12, 2018, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421 "2018-03-12T10:25:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**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:** [March 16, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/161 "2018-03-16T19:40:23Z")
Where did you get all this money for home improvement? Does it have anything to do with time sheets that weren’t filled out on time? :dubious: ---
**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:** [March 16, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/162 "2018-03-16T19:47:11Z")
Home, and healthy! 😃 I have had all the immunizations that are recommended for those around babbys, so I’m good! Still no tax refunds in our account, but I checked both tax returns, and the correct numbers were there. Maybe I should be contacting the credit union? We’re going out for supper tonight after \*\*FCD \*\*showers and changes. Tomorrow I shall attempt to get the kids’ room done. Plus laundry and cleaning the critter fountain. I have no plans to whack myself in the head this weekend. But if it warms up enough, I’ll go out and pick up sticks. \*\*Sunny \*\*- yay for gooder news! ---
**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:** [March 16, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/163 "2018-03-16T20:02:30Z")
Does FCD have more beer money than usual? Just asking. ---
**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:** [March 16, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/164 "2018-03-16T20:11:17Z")
\*\*FCD \*\*doesn’t drink beer. 😛 ---
**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:** [March 16, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/165 "2018-03-16T20:14:49Z")
Which is _why_ he has so much beer money left over. 😉 ---
**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:** [March 16, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/166 "2018-03-16T22:21:00Z")
“Beer money” is what educated people call a “metaphor”. Does FCD seem to have extra spending money? ---
**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:** [March 16, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/167 "2018-03-16T23:13:19Z")
Yes, I got your “metaphor” and no, \*\*FCD \*\*didn’t pocket our tax return. 😛 It was supposed to be deposited in our joint account, but it hasn’t shown up yet. Dammit. ---
**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:** [March 16, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/168 "2018-03-16T23:15:15Z")
I’ll have to wait until self driving vehicles become the standard for all new models. By then, the price will be down to my budget. Shoot, I’m still driving a manuel. 😛 I got my hairs did, shopped for groceries and farted around in the studio today. Sis and BIL will be here in about half an hour. BIL is still insisting on installing a new radio for my car, so supper will likely be takeout. I had a late lunch, knowing that supper would be later than usual. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/169 "2018-03-17T01:11:03Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Yes, I got your “metaphor” and no, \*\*FCD \*\*didn’t pocket our tax return. 😛 It was supposed to be deposited in our joint account, but it hasn’t shown up yet. Dammit. I’m certainly glad that we got that straightened out. Apparently the Invisible Mole People raided our front yard late this afternoon. Fortunately, Penny was on guard and served them out quite nicely. The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance. I don’t believe the Blinding Light of Istar came into play, just good sniffing and loud barking. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/170 "2018-03-17T01:42:56Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > “Beer money” is what educated people call a “metaphor”. What’s a “metaphor”? For the cows to roam around & eat hay. :dubious: > [@missred](#): > > Shoot, I’m still driving a manuel. Is is legal? Otherwise, ICE may deport your car if it has prior parking tickets. 😛 ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/171 "2018-03-17T01:56:29Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > What’s a “metaphor”? > > For the cows to roam around & eat hay. :dubious: > > Is is legal? Otherwise, ICE may deport your car if it has prior parking tickets. 😛 May you stumble through life as a blind horse who has fallen into a dark ditch at midnight. May you turn into a kugel, and may a cat eat you. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/172 "2018-03-17T04:06:21Z")
Workeed, walked Gordie, went to the VFW for trivia. My team keeps it’s unbeaten streak alive. > [@Spiderman](#): > > Which is _why_ he has so much beer money left over. 😉 > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > “Beer money” is what educated people call a “metaphor”. > Does FCD seem to have extra spending money? You can spend money on something other than beer?😕 ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/173 "2018-03-17T11:37:16Z")
_GOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING!!!_ I had a great sleep!! Made it till almost 7 - that’s 2 extra hours - woohoo!!! I have tended to the critters and breakfasted and I’m having my computer time before attacking the blue bedroom. I’d really like to get it finished today. That’ll include hanging some pictures in various rooms and the hallway, among other chores. It’s very bright and sunrise-y at the moment, but it’s supposed to be a rainy day, mostly, and quite chilly. Tomorrow may be a decent day for getting up the various broken branches in the yard. Now that we’ve got the mower back, we can hook up the wagon and make gathering easier. Doggone, I’m in a good mood - Happy Saturday and Happy St. Pat’s Day!! ♣♣♣♣♣♣ ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/174 "2018-03-17T13:00:35Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off this weekend. And hockey(with the way the Canes have playing lately, it’s a good thing they scheduled a drinking holiday on a game day. ) HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY! ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/175 "2018-03-17T13:08:06Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Workeed, walked Gordie, went to the VFW for trivia. My team keeps it’s unbeaten streak alive. > You can spend money on something other than beer?😕 So I am told, as incredulous as it seems. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/176 "2018-03-17T13:21:21Z")
Top o’ the Mornin’ to yee all (and that’s all the Irish I’m going to inflict upon you today). Will check the TV listing and see if anyone is showing “The Quiet Man” on the tube. Got my renewed passport in the mail today, so I’m good to travel out of the country until March of 2028…by which time I’ll be pushing 75 and we’ll see if I’m still in a traveling mood. Some rain this AM, but looks like it is leaving the area and it may end up a beautiful day. All y’all have a good one. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/177 "2018-03-17T14:08:37Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Workeed, walked Gordie, went to the VFW for trivia. My team keeps it’s unbeaten streak alive. > You can spend money on something other than beer?😕 He [del]has[/del] had a Porsche & lots of [power tools](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQwYNca4iog). Happy St. Party’s Day. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/178 "2018-03-17T14:11:51Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up, caffeinated, and brekkied so no _YAWN_ ‘Tis 64 Amurrkin out and cloudy with a predicted high of 79 and rain/tstorm/apocalypse this afternoon. We went and had a McBrekkie this mornin’. I don’t have to be over to the church house until around two this afternoon due to the fact that we did pretty much all of the prep work plus cooked the corned beasts last night. YAY! Chillage shall ensue until then. \*\* ERIN GO BRAGH!!!\*\* ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/179 "2018-03-17T14:34:10Z")
Saw a physiotherapist last night. (Well, okay, what happened is that my physiotherapist friend and I went to the same concert.) She said to give my tendinitis-affected thumb a longer rest than I had initially planned. Bummer. But better to play it safe, I suppose. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421/180 "2018-03-17T15:09:20Z")
I hate computer shopping. I don’t even want to get one, but I fear mine won’t last much longer and it’ll be easier to replace it (psychologically anyway) while I’m still employed. I did decide that I’m not going to get a machine capable of doing CAD. If I do drafting for **FCD** , I’ll use one of his computers. He’s got dual monitors and all kinds of memory and fancy video cards. Since the fanciest thing I do is crop photos, I don’t need much. I hate having to go to Windows10, but I don’t want to buy a refurbished machine. Stoopit computers - messing with my life… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-sleeplessness-in-the-mmp/810421.md?page=10)