# Don't tell me I'm the MMP starter! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [September 23, 2013, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500 "2013-09-23T10:17:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**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:** [September 27, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/241 "2013-09-27T22:43:59Z")
I’m confused (I lack sense of direction). Wouldn’t upwind, so that air’s flowing away from the bystander to the alleged air quality hazard, be safer? 😃 ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/242 "2013-09-28T00:33:09Z")
\*\*Seanette \*\*- you’re correct. You’ve got to remember that \*\*swampy \*\*is an old geezer and he’s easily confused… 😉 ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/243 "2013-09-28T01:44:07Z")
I tend to forget that, since he types young. Or is that just immature? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/244 "2013-09-28T02:46:03Z")
Howdy y’all. My, I had forgotten how exhausting it is to work all day (and now most of the week, \*actually \*speaking). I is EXHAUSTED! Between class and work, I’m a tired girl! So why aren’t I in bed, you ask ? Why, because the interwebz beckon, and alas, I cannot resist the siren call. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/245 "2013-09-28T03:06:01Z")
Hockey was fun. Got to see my lil hockey buddy, too. 🙂 : trips **flytrap** , steals **Drae** ’s cookies : 😃 ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/246 "2013-09-28T03:14:32Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Hockey was fun. Got to see my lil hockey buddy, too. 🙂 > > : trips **flytrap** , steals **Drae** ’s cookies : 😃 ::♪TWEET♪:: Two minutes for tripping. \ ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/247 "2013-09-28T03:48:44Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > ::♪TWEET♪:: Two minutes for tripping. > > \ Ice is slippery!😛 : hip checks **spidey** , resteals cookies : ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/248 "2013-09-28T04:20:12Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Ice is slippery!😛 > > : hip checks **spidey** , resteals cookies : & webs are sticky. **::THWAP::** Cookies are mine!!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/249 "2013-09-28T05:35:24Z")
For those who want a real cookie, but are sensitive to wheat gluten. **MONSTER COOKIES** 1/3 cup margarine or butter(2-2/3 oz)(75 g) 8 ounces peanut butter(225 g) 3/4 cup brown sugar(5-1/3 oz)(150 g) 2/3 cup white sugar(4.75 oz)(135 g) 2 eggs 9.875 ounces oatmeal(280 g) 1-1/3 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla(5 ml) 2-2/3 ounces M&M’s 2-2/3 ounces chocolate chips Beat together sugars, butter, and peanut butter. Mix in rest of ingredients, except for the candies. When blended fold in the candies. Chill dough. Scoop out onto a cookie sheet lined with baking paper. Trust me, they work better that way, one of the few cookies I say that about. Flatten cookie and bake at 350 F until done. Hard to say how long, it depends on the size of the cookie. For little ones check after 8 to 10 minutes. Done when lightly browned, but they don’t change color a LOT unles way _overdone_. ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/250 "2013-09-28T06:47:06Z")
I am doing the Dog Watch as I am home from Irk, finally. I am also havin a beerverage, cuz I earned one, dammit. Makin the loud was not so bad though, had two pretty good artists [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqvb0NUJem8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqvb0NUJem8) This was more my cup of tea [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnb0oXVrqzo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnb0oXVrqzo) Night Mumpers, hope you all sleep well Cheers **Jim** ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/251 "2013-09-28T08:56:14Z")
> [@Capt\_Kirk](#): > > I am doing the Dog Watch as I am home from Irk, finally. I am also havin a beerverage, cuz I earned one, dammit. > Night Mumpers, hope you all sleep well > > Cheers > > **Jim** ::waves:: in passing 'cause my fun gets me up WAY to early. ::groan:: > [@](#): > > REO Speedwagon: “Its time for me to fly.” ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2013, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/252 "2013-09-28T09:42:33Z")
> [@Seanette](#): > > I’m confused (I lack sense of direction). Wouldn’t upwind, so that air’s flowing away from the bystander to the alleged air quality hazard, be safer? 😃 Maybe he can projectile fart. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/253 "2013-09-28T09:57:24Z")
LOL! One can never be sure about the Ursine One. 🙂 ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/254 "2013-09-28T11:27:46Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. _YAWN_ 'Tis a lovely 58 Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 81 for the day. Nice! Today’s plans include the makin’ of pear relish and possibly mowage of da cave yahd and OYKW’s yahd. Mowage depends on the energy level after relish makin’. Both yahds need it and the weather is nice and dry so it’d be a good day for it but we shall see. **MOOOOOOM, Nettie and BBBobobio** I fart in y’alls general direction. 😛 Those cookies sound good **Baker**! Ok, I need more caffiene and rumbly tummy wants feedin’. Then purtification and relish makin’ shall commence. Happy Sattidy Y’all! ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/255 "2013-09-28T11:46:27Z")
Happy Saturday! It’s a cool 56 degrees with a projected high of 72. Gonna be a pretty day! We have been getting a lot of them lately and no complaints from me. ::Moving away from **FCM, Nettie, BBBobbio** :: Nothing special to do today. Maybe run up to the PO to mail some letters. And of course irk. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2013, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/256 "2013-09-28T11:49:35Z")
Pear relish? What is this? Do we have the recipe? I’ve saved The Deathmistress’s recipe for the blog. Am making biscuits. Have to leave for the park in 1/2 hour or so. Should make sure I’m ready to go… Hugs all. GT ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/257 "2013-09-28T11:58:50Z")
**gt** I’ll get the pear relish recipe up later today. Possibly. If I remember. I get kinda willy-nilly sometimes you know. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/258 "2013-09-28T11:59:00Z")
Two days in a row that Higgs let us sleep in! Does that portend a 3AM wakening in the near future?? I’ve got a load of towels in the washer, with loads of sheets and unders to follow. \*\*FCD \*\*has left for a bike ride to Annapolis. When the laundry is done, I’ll pull some weeds and maybe lay down some mulch. So it’ll be a moderately busy day. In theory, it’s a day to monitor crabbers, but I doubt that any will be going out. We know of at least 2 in our zone who are done for the year, and the majority haven’t gone out at all. Only one guy in our zone has gone out this week - and by the end of October, we’re only scheduled for Saturdays anyway. The job didn’t pan out to be what we’d expected. Meanwhile, there are websites to be surfed… Happy Saturday!!! 😃 ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/259 "2013-09-28T12:20:14Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > **MOOOOOOM, Nettie and BBBobobio** I fart in y’alls general direction. 😛 [del]Tish! You spoke French![/del] : dons Haz-Mat suit and flees : :eek: blurf ---
**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:** [September 28, 2013, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500/260 "2013-09-28T12:22:52Z")
Ok, here ‘tis. Without my usual smartassed embellishments cause well, I couldn’t be bothered. This should make 8 to 10 pints of the stuff dependin’ on how much you mush into each jar. It’s good on peas and greens. It’s also good spread on softened cream cheese and served as an appetizer with crackers. We southerners like such weirdness. 😃 Pear Relish Ingredients: 15 pounds firm pears, about 40, peeled, cored, quartered 4 green bell peppers, seeded and quartered 3 - 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and quartered 2 pounds onions, about 7 to 8 medium, peeled and quartered 5 cups white vinegar 4 cups sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons whole mixed pickling spice 2 tablespoons turmeric Preparation: Grind pears, onions, and bell peppers. Drain off all liquid. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling spices, and turmeric in a large kettle. Boil 10 minutes. Add ground fruit and vegetables; bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Spoon into hot sterilized jars and seal quickly. \*Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner, or 20 minutes to 25 minutes in higher altitudes. Makes about six pints. \*A large stock pot will work as well. Place jars in boiling water and add more boiling water if necessary to make sure jars are covered with about an inch of water. Also make sure jars are about an inch apart. You don’t want them touching each other during processing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-im-the-mmp-starter/669500.md?page=14)