# Hunting for a Bar - A Transatlantic MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [October 5, 2009, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647 "2009-10-05T08:46:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**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:** [October 9, 2009, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/161 "2009-10-09T23:07:03Z")
That looks like the perfect gift, **taxi**. If she doesn’t want it, she can give it to me. 😃 Owwww, **Pie**! Hope the toesies feel better soon. Yay for **rosie**! Glad your vacation is safe, **FCM**. Hi **beebs**!!! (I see you lurking over there!) 😛 Tired. Computer somewhat better, but still not 100%. Almost possible to run it in non-safe mode. Have a few more steps to go before I can post something on MajorGeek. Guess I should find some food… Hugs. GT ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/162 "2009-10-10T01:47:10Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > BTW, we were also concerned about ricketts so we made sure to include lime in our malaria preventative. I’m sure **doggio** will be proud to know we took that precaution. 😃 I think (I hope) you’re thinking of scurvy. Rickets is a Vitamin D/calcium deficiency. Off to bed. I have discovered Ian Rankin’s Edinburgh and it’s a lot of fun. Toodles. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/163 "2009-10-10T02:39:22Z")
Tonight, I lost what little innocence I’ve maintained into my late 40s. I took a rescue page for what turned out to be a murder-suicide. Spoilered for good reason, and even then I intend to be a little vague. [spoiler]VWife and I were watching the boob tube when we heard the first call on the scanner. Someone called the sheriff, saying there was a dead body at an address that was kind of close to the lair. They hung up, and the dispatcher tried to call back for more information, and nobody answered. She sent a deputy. In the meantime, a neighbor called in to report a gunshot from the residence. The deputy got there, and called for rescue. This was a second duty call and close to home so I went. When I got to the house, the deputy on scene said there were two people inside, and one was obviously gone, but we needed to pronounce the other. Be careful, because not only was the house a crime scene, but it was also a biohazard. No kidding. The guy shot himself and I won’t say how, but there was 0 chance he was alive. The woman was on the floor of the bedroom, no pulse, no breathing, and no other sign of life. The EKG confirmed this. She had classic bruises around her neck, and her arms were beat up pretty good, so she put up a fight. Near as anyone can guess, he strangled her, waited around a bit, called 911 to say she was dead, and then shot himself. The odd part to all this: on an intellectual level, his wound was probably the grossest thing I’ve ever seen, but it wasn’t even close to oogying me out. “Well well well. He shot himself alright. Glad I don’t have to clean up the mess…” Exactly my reaction to seeing him, and I had a lot more sympathy for her. So I go to bed tonight a little more jaded. [/spoiler] Anyone wanna buy me a beer or three? ---
**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:** [October 10, 2009, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/164 "2009-10-10T02:51:48Z")
Survived work, Canes won. Is it Wednesday yet? **BBBobbio** , sure I’ll a buy ya a few. Yaaaaayyyyy! rosie! **mmmmmm** , “out of gin”?:eek: : faints : Yay for vacation, **FCM**! Pie, oww. Glad your toes are a bit better. ---
**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:** [October 10, 2009, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/165 "2009-10-10T08:27:55Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’ _YAWN_ Ricketts, scurvy, other icky disease, at least we warded one off. 😃 Last day of work before my weekstart. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! Ok, need more caffiene and some kind of brekkie before purtification commences. Later Y’all! ETA: **BBBobbio** I second what **doggio** said. You need a beer or six or eight after that. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/166 "2009-10-10T09:28:18Z")
_tosses a six-pack **BBBobbio** ’s way_ catch! ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/167 "2009-10-10T10:36:05Z")
'Morning, all. It’s 0534 here and I’m off to work. It frosted in the night and the moonlight is almost as bright as day. It’s real pretty. Wish it were a dream, though. **Bobbio** –punch a pillow or scream or something. And let’s just hope there were no children (even adult children). ☹ ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/168 "2009-10-10T10:44:47Z")
Up ridiculously early on a Saturday, because my internal clock thinks I like getting up at 5, as does Scruffy. But it worked out. The critters have been tended to, breakfast is in the oven, and I’m caffeinating while the rest of the household snoozes. Here’s a handy tip for you: Don’t give your family potential food poisoning before you spend the day walking around the boat show. In case you were wondering… I had planned to make crab quiche for breakfast, using the last of the fake crab from the last time I made quiche. I gave it the sniff test, and while it didn’t smell spoiled, it didn’t smell quite right. When I was chopping it up, the not-quite-right smell got stronger, and I decided it wouldn’t be wise to use it, so I tossed it and chopped up some ham instead. I think I made the right choice. \*\*BBBobbio \*\*- dang, dude. Just dang… And thanks for not getting too descriptive. :eek: Good grief - I just heard a TV commercial playing Jingle Bells - Royal Caribbean thinks we should take a cruise for Christmas. Last night, for whatever reason, we were watching the newer version of Miracle on 34th St - WTH??? It’s not even October - _KNOCK IT OFF!!!_ Anyway, boat show today. After we eat the quiche, we’ll head to Annapolis for a yachty day. They’re still saying rain this morning, but the weather radar isn’t showing much precip, so here’s hoping. 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:** [October 10, 2009, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/169 "2009-10-10T12:09:27Z")
Up, caffeinated, off to work. ---
**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:** [October 10, 2009, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/170 "2009-10-10T12:24:14Z")
How awful, **Bobbio**! Thanks for being there to do that job. Yay on the food poisoning prevention, FCM. Gotta get up and out of here… GT ---
**Author:** ![The\_Vorlon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@The\_Vorlon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Vorlon)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/171 "2009-10-10T13:53:27Z")
WTH??? It’s not even October - KNOCK IT OFF!!! Methinks someone needs to check her calender… ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/172 "2009-10-10T15:32:23Z")
{{{ **bobbio** }}} Ok, where’s **swampy** when I need a stern talking to? I’ve got lots of work to get done and I don’t need to be hanging around here. Harumph! :shuffles off, pouting, to get some work done…: 😃 ---
**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:** [October 10, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/173 "2009-10-10T19:07:27Z")
So, young lady, do you have any work done yet? ::Looks sternly in **Pie’s** direction:: I’m home from trough-making. Gonna take a nap, then it’s off to a friend’s for dinner… GT ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/174 "2009-10-10T19:54:55Z")
Am home and am tired. Off to take nap. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/175 "2009-10-10T20:24:35Z")
Teh whipcracking continues. Just mopped the kitchen floor, and carpet shampooing will start soon. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/176 "2009-10-10T20:26:41Z")
> [@The\_Vorlon](#): > > WTH??? It’s not even October - KNOCK IT OFF!!! > > Methinks someone needs to check her calender… I meant Halloween. I know it’s October. Cut me some slack - I’d been up since 5… 😛 And we’re back from Annapolis. I’ve got to say, the show this year was disappointing. Maybe because we’ve been to so many and we don’t need any more stuff and it rained and there were lots of rude people making it difficult to walk around… The kids are camping in the back yard with their friends again. They’ve already got a fire going. \*\*FCD \*\*is futzing in the garage with the aquarium stuff again. I’m going to knit in a little while - after I feed the zoo, I think. I need chocolate. I know I’ve got a chocolate cake mix in the pantry… hmmmmmmm ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/177 "2009-10-10T21:01:15Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I need chocolate. I know I’ve got a chocolate cake mix in the pantry… hmmmmmmm I found sugar free Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate at Wally\*World today, and ate it all. Then I looked at the label, and saw it was sweetened with maltitol instead of Splenda. I’m just waiting for the laxative effect to hit me… :smack: :rolleyes: I also took a shot of an old guy in a tiedyed t-shirt that I’m tempted to submit to [thepeopleofwalmart.com](http://thepeopleofwalmart.com). ---
**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:** [October 10, 2009, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/178 "2009-10-10T21:44:06Z")
Howdy Y’all! Home, napped and fed. OYKW grilled burgers. We had burgers, chips and beerverages. Good man food. 😃 **BBBobbio** [thepeopleofwalmart.com](http://thepeopleofwalmart.com) loves ugly tie-dyed tshirts. You must submit that pic. I probably should check my email more often than maybe once or twice a week. I just found out I’m scheduled to be a Lector tomorrow at church. Most of that type communication is done via email these days. What if I had decided to slack and be a heathen! :eek: I’ve been having fun over in the game room with the story of a twenty dollar bill thread. We’ve got quite a story going on. Any of y’all who are extremely bored should go over and read some of it and/or contribute should your muse so move you. Ok, off to do, well, sump’n. I’m just not sure what. Later Y’all! ---
**Author:** ![ems](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cdc98d/32.png) [@ems](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ems)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/179 "2009-10-10T22:03:47Z")
Obligatory drnk post! :D:D:D Just opened my second bottle of wine…nuttin else interesting happening here tonight. I should probably go to bed after this glass…ngiht! Toodles! ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647/180 "2009-10-10T23:12:28Z")
Well, I tried working and my facebook friends have seen the sum total of my results. Two lousy pieces. :rolleyes: First I had an ocular migraine and simply couldn’t see to work therefore I quit and took a nap. Now that I’m back up from napping, trying to work is making me nauseous. I think this means I’m done for the day. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-for-a-bar-a-transatlantic-mmp/512647.md?page=10)