# I Have A Fever A Cowbell MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [April 25, 2016, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072 "2016-04-25T09:37:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/121 "2016-04-28T01:57:13Z")
Maybe when school’s out I’ll have time to hang out more. But, I do have good news, _finally_, it sounds like we will be closing on our house next week! Also, RT will be in town tomorrow and so we’re going to go pick up our marriage license while he’s home. 😃 ---
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/122 "2016-04-28T02:02:58Z")
> [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](#): > > But, I do have good news, _finally_, it sounds like we will be closing on our house next week! Also, RT will be in town tomorrow and so we’re going to go pick up our marriage license while he’s home. 😃 Congratulations. 🙂 I’ve not seen you here for a while, but I am inattentive. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/123 "2016-04-28T02:24:26Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > **Ruble** , you _really_ want to get TDY to the [new fulfillment center](http://www.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/commercial/20160428_Amazon_to_employ_2_000_at_planned_New_Jersey_facilities.html) in Burlington County…it’s not that far from TDY irk to [West Berlin, NJ](http://www.diggerlandusa.com/)🆒 Actually there is talk of a new SC and FC going up near Scranton and they are going to be looking for some good blocks to build from. I am tempted. But the OW ------ not so much so. ---
**Author:** ![Sario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sario/32/18580_2.png) [@Sario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sario)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/124 "2016-04-28T03:46:45Z")
Late Night Blurf ---
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/125 "2016-04-28T09:57:09Z")
At the risk of jinxing it - two good nights in a row!!! _\_ I did have a weird dream about being on a cruise ship with my parents (especially weird, because Dad died 14 years ago) and somewhere in the dream while we were in port, someone fell into the harbor… yeah, I heard the splash from inside the ship. 😃 Anyway, **swampy** , last night, I was watching some neato shows on the Science channel about monster feats of engineering, the most impressive of which was the [Millau Viaduct](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millau_Viaduct) in France. I’m especially impressed with the workers who built it, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay up there above the ground! So that’s why I wasn’t posting, if it’s any of your business. 😛 \*\*sari \*\*- our cat Ziva hides a lot - even after living here close to 7 years, but she’s gotten better. Last night, she leapt on my lap as I was watching TV! That’s a rarity for her, unlike Taz, who feels entitled to steal my body heat when I’m sitting, well, anywhere! Your stealth kitty will probably loosen up eventually. If not, at least the mices are gone! We got a little (very little) rain overnight. Today is going to be quite cool, not that I notice, spending my days in a windowless office that’s always cold to me. The critters all go to the vet at 5:30 tonight - that should be fun. I’ve taken both cats together, but never with the dog, too. \*\*FCD \*\*and I will have our hands full, for sure! Other than that, just another day in paradise. Happy Thursday!! ---
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/126 "2016-04-28T11:03:13Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up, caffeinated, purtified and brekkied so no _YAWN_. ‘Tis 71 Amurrkin out and foggy with a predicted high of 84 and tstorms later this mornin’ and afternoon. We shall see. I get to slack a little bit this mornin’ as I shall leave da cave around seven-thirty to head up to da burg first thing and then back to Albeeeeny where I have several places to go. I shall get all that out of the way this mornin’/early afternoon and then finish up at the orifice. This should keep me outta trouble today, I reckon. **Peaches** yay on the a/c and allowin’ DH to live another day! **StickyBuns** yay for house closin’ and impending nuptials! OK, Ima log into irk and put in a couple of never endin’ case notes and then head out to da burg. Happy Thursday Y’all! ---
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/127 "2016-04-28T11:48:12Z")
Drove in thru much rain this morning. So far, my CREO has crashed twice today. Does not bode well… ---
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/128 "2016-04-28T12:00:20Z")
Strange feeling yesterday, triggered by one of my colleagues noting he would be out on Friday so Thursday would be our last day working together. For some reason, this hit me deeper than anything before this, brought the realization of what I am doing front and center. I wasn’t depressed or euphoric, just…deeply thoughtful, I guess, for several hours. Thinking back, I have been like that before whenever I have had a major life-change (taking a job, moving to a new location, etc.). Upshot is, I am ok with this change; it was time and I have internalized it now. OK, so much for the navel-gazing… Rain predicted for yesterday gave us a miss, but more is due this weekend, leaving me the decision of mowing my lawn on Firday or maybe having to wait until next week (Sunday is my usual mowing day). Will probably check the forecast tomorrow and decide then. Temps are in the mid-80’s, so I am running my AC some, but it cools enough at night that I can still do without it. So at least 1-2 months with both low gas (heat) and electric (AC) bills–I hope. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/129 "2016-04-28T12:30:18Z")
Up and actively blurfing. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/130 "2016-04-28T12:34:07Z")
I want a cat… Well, two better, I think, because on working days I’m out of the house for 10h just due to work; add any outside activities and yeah, better two. But my current rental doesn’t accept animals (makes sense, given the damage the previous renter’s dog caused to the floor of several rooms) and anyway I’m still not sure I’ll be staying in this job. Someday, I’ll have a cat. ---
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/131 "2016-04-28T12:51:13Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Short late day of work today, and another day off tomorrow. 🙂 **Nava** , I like (non-psychotic) cats. Sticky, congrats on the closing and licenses. **sari** , all my cats have just lopped right on top of me, no hiding. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/132 "2016-04-28T14:01:02Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > I like (non-psychotic) cats. You’ll have better luck finding a unicorn than a non-psychotic cat. 😛 ---
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/133 "2016-04-28T14:11:34Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > You’ll have better luck finding a unicorn than a non-psychotic cat. 😛 I disagree. Thrakazog and Bella were very non-psycho. And would [Unicorn Tears](https://untappd.akamaized.net/photo/2016_04_20/934c4f823f4896088d9152dd1e620396_320x320.jpg) do? ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/134 "2016-04-28T14:16:55Z")
Blurf ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/135 "2016-04-28T14:42:46Z")
All cats are some little bit of crazy. Some just hide it better than others. 😛 I’m sure I have oodles to say. It all escapes me at the moment. More after caffeine. ---
**Author:** ![WildBlueYonder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/136 "2016-04-28T15:18:27Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > **AirForce** , the last cat I named was [Thrakazog](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYmWRNZ_0ys). YIKES! Day is dreary here once again. 42 currently but yesterday it was almost up to 60. Was nice enough. Gotta get going so my body can warm up. Doesnt take much to get it (heated) up :dubious: ---
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/137 "2016-04-28T15:44:48Z")
> [@Nava](#): > > I want a cat… > > Well, two better, I think, because on working days I’m out of the house for 10h just due to work; add any outside activities and yeah, better two. > > But my current rental doesn’t accept animals (makes sense, given the damage the previous renter’s dog caused to the floor of several rooms) and anyway I’m still not sure I’ll be staying in this job. > > Someday, I’ll have a cat. I have a bipolar cat. She’s Samantha when she’s sweet and cuddly and Serena when she’s a psychotic hellbeast. Yesterday was a Serena day. When I went to pet her last night she grabbed my arm and kicked the shit out of it. And that’s how I discovered she’s lost another SoftPaw on her back foot. :mad: ---
**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:** [April 28, 2016, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/138 "2016-04-28T15:57:44Z")
> [@ddsun](#): > > All cats are some little bit of crazy. Some just hide it better than others. 😛 Nah, Thrak was raised by [del]wolves[/del][beagles](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e260/dogbutler/Pets/006-1.jpg). He was “normal” ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/139 "2016-04-28T16:37:07Z")
Kittehs are the _ **kwaziest** _ people! ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072/140 "2016-04-28T18:03:00Z")
The hamsters seem to be stable now… Once again, settling into a different new rhythm of wound care, flushing DH’s PICC so it doesn’t clog, and changing the chemo IV bag every other day. So far, the biggest glitch has been that the infusion provider may have a batch of weak batteries as the batteries that are supposed to last for a two-day run are lasting about a day. I was amused at a set of instructions for managing a PICC that came from the UK Health Service. After scrubbing yourself and the worksurface, and disinfecting this and that, and injecting the necessary things, and putting caps on the line(s) then giving the patient a pat on the head or a peck on the cheek, there’s a fair bit of trash. The UK instructions’ last line is to “tidy up after yourself.” How perfectly British… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-fever-a-cowbell-mmp/753072.md?page=8)