# Happy Fourth of July - an Independent MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [July 4, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801 "2011-07-04T10:16:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/101 "2011-07-07T17:37:25Z")
Wait. What??? #3??? Mazal tov!!! ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/102 "2011-07-07T17:40:40Z")
**Mazel Tov!** giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri (think that’ll help?) 😃 ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/103 "2011-07-07T17:51:08Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri giri badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger mushroom badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger mushroom Congratulations, **LiLi**! Two more after this, and you’ll have a basketball team. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/104 "2011-07-07T18:04:04Z")
Yes. Working on that. We’re sort of running out of boy names, but we have a girl name picked out. It’s still very early yet, but I’m starting to feel weird, which is a good sign. Pregnancy hormones. I’ve got my leftover anti-puking meds down and ready. I hope the student, who doesn’t do vegetables, won’t flip when we go vegetarian because I can’t stand meat. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2011, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/105 "2011-07-07T19:45:28Z")
Giri? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/106 "2011-07-07T20:19:26Z")
**LiLi** , with older brothers? That poor girl is gonna be terrorized! (sorry, sis) Two hour doctor visit, by the way. So I could get more pills and get blood drawn. (I’m participating in a drug study, and my doctor’s office is soooo excruciatingly inefficient. :/) ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/107 "2011-07-07T20:20:15Z")
With two older brothers, her chastity is all but guaranteed: “Dude! That’s my sister!”. **Li-Li** once you know for sure, that would be a good time to start teaching the boys that ever important phrase. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2011, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/108 "2011-07-07T20:22:55Z")
Yeah, well, having Dad as a third or higher degree black belt might help, too. Of course, still might be a boy. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/109 "2011-07-07T20:46:28Z")
Howdy Y’all! Irk’s over and it has been decreed that tonight we swipe the General’s dindin. OYKW is pickin’ it up even. YAY! Still no rain though. Congrats **LiLi**! My own sis has three older brothers plus she had a twin brother. She learned to hold her own so if it’s a girl, trust me, she’ll be bossin’ Gnat and TomKitten around. 😃 I’m ready for dindin. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2011, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/110 "2011-07-07T21:00:21Z")
Congrats, **LiLi**! But, have you figured out what causes it yet? 😉 Daughter just arrived for dinner, featuring my home made 'mater sauce. I think she’s got her evil puppeh with her. Off to boil sketties. More later, maybe… ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2011, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/111 "2011-07-07T21:13:35Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > With two older brothers, her chastity is all but guaranteed: “Dude! That’s my sister!”. **Li-Li** once you know for sure, that would be a good time to start teaching the boys that ever important phrase. Unless they move to Cottonfield County, NC. There, the definition of virgin is “an ugly third grader that can outrun her brothers.” ---
**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:** [July 7, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/112 "2011-07-07T21:53:31Z")
> [@Lissla\_Lissar](#): > > We’re sort of running out of boy names, but we have a girl name picked out. . That means you’ll have a boy. We had a girl name picked out for Older Sister’s #3 as soon as Niece told us the news: Mary Jeanne after our Sainted Mom and Grandma. At the last minute, we had to scramble for two NC counties to name Nephew G with. (His last name is also an NC county. His first two names are actually an old family name on Older BIL’s side, one of which will forever bar him from being a UNC fan. As God intended! :D) **CONGRATULATIONS!** That was _bad_, Bobbio. ---
**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:** [July 7, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/113 "2011-07-07T22:12:46Z")
The sketty sauce was good, but I thought the cinnamon was weird, so I won’t be doing that next time. Dishes are washing. I’m digesting. Life is good. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2011, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/114 "2011-07-07T22:43:12Z")
Oh god, **MOOOOOOM** , why do I start knitting things without actually LOOKING at the pattern? Those socks I started are [these](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/helix-2), and I didn’t look at the chart to realize how much purling was involved. Oh well, I’ll get plenty of practice! **The Roommate** is at work all day today, which is unusual for her. I’ve had the house to myself to knit and play video games. God, what a tough life! ---
**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:** [July 7, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/115 "2011-07-07T22:49:57Z")
Those look more like slippers than socks, but they do look warm - make sure you post pics when you’re done! I think I’ll assume the knit position and make another hat. See ya tomorrow! _ **MWAH!** _ ---
**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:** [July 7, 2011, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/116 "2011-07-07T22:50:48Z")
Ahhh, the benefits of being imaginary friends: we get to know FIRST! (Well, nearly.) Congrats, **Lissars**! And here’s hoping for a girl. It’s the weekend! Yay! I’m tired and will be happy to sleep in. And I think I need a nap right now. Back later when I’m more awake. Hugs. 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:** [July 7, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/117 "2011-07-07T23:54:26Z")
> [@SpazCat](#): > > That means you’ll have a boy. We had a girl name picked out for Older Sister’s #3 as soon as Niece told us the news: Mary Jeanne after our Sainted Mom and Grandma. At the last minute, we had to scramble for two NC counties to name Nephew G with. (His last name is also an NC county. His first two names are actually an old family name on Older BIL’s side, one of which will forever bar him from being a UNC fan. As God intended! :D) They named their chid “Wolfpack”? 😃 General Tso’s Dindin was good! Sorry General. Now I shal go lie upon the bed and watch me some teevee 'til sleepy time. Nitey Nite Y’all! ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2011, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/118 "2011-07-08T00:29:57Z")
Congratulations **LiLi**!!! I predict that you will never sleep again. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/119 "2011-07-08T00:43:17Z")
Congrats **Li-Li**! Oi! What a day! I’m so glad it’s over. Hubby apparently had a bad day too, and had a “discussion” with his new boss today. Hubby’s opinion of new boss isn’t too high at the moment. Other than that, there isn’t a lot that is exciting going on. Well, actually, the shit is going to hit the fan at work. It’s nothing to do with my department, other than we run the data. The same data we’ve been telling the command about forever, however, NOW it’s a big deal. The chiefs have an 1830 hours meeting with the commander tomorrow. It ain’t gonna be pretty. ---
**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:** [July 8, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801/120 "2011-07-08T01:48:10Z")
Congrats **LiLi**! Did a lot of running around for the Booster Clb Convention. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-fourth-of-july-an-independent-mmp/587801.md?page=7)