# If I'm off today, why am I starting the MMP? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [August 29, 2016, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380 "2016-08-29T09:35:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/41 "2016-08-30T01:39:33Z")
:pMost of my laundry accidents are found money.⭕p Drunken spot. Not really but an entire small bottle do pack a punch. buzzzzzz ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/42 "2016-08-30T01:49:35Z")
> [@gotpasswords](#): > > Seriously, the place was looking like the wrong side of Black Friday. There is a _GOOD_ side to Black Friday??? ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/43 "2016-08-30T02:10:27Z")
Blurf-y kind of day. I did achieve nappage, but the rest of the day was ugh. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/44 "2016-08-30T02:41:54Z")
We dug out from under the mess the warehouse left us. Now I have a cold beer, a warm puppy, and chicken with quinoa, tomatoes, and chilies cooking on the stove. Life is good. > [@gotpasswords](#): > > Speaking of TP, you should all be comforted in knowing that I have 250 rolls in the garage, plus a handful under the sinks in the bathrooms. ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US!😃 > [@swampbear](#): > > Howdy Y’all! Home from Mexican comestibles. Well, have been home for a little while. I acted as DD so OYKW had two hyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge margaritas as he had a rough day poor thing. Anywho, he’s havin’ a soak in the tub and I suspect will be havin’ an early bedtime. In addition to bein’ hyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge, the place is not stingy with the tequila. My kinda place. > [@Buttercup\_Smith](#): > > Our tropical storm disappoints. We have had off and on rain, little breezes and nary a day off. Wimpy little Depression. Looks like **Doogiooo** will get some of it as well as the one lurking offshore of NC. Not fair. 8, and maybe 9 will brush me. And does “tropical” and “depression” really belong together?:dubious:😉 > [@kopek](#): > > I’m off every day --------- but that’s a different kind of “off”. Yeah, “normal” is a setting on my washer/dryer. 😉 > [@The\_Vorlon](#): > > There is a _GOOD_ side to Black Friday??? I’ve spent 15 years in non-Black Friday retail. That’s a good side. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/45 "2016-08-30T02:56:50Z")
Only when a tropical storm does not materialize does one get the depression. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/46 "2016-08-30T03:06:29Z")
Irk was Moanday irksome. Callers were fine, “teammates” were their usual PITA selves, to the point that I am contemplating seeking an upgrade in employment, to a more professional environment. The thrift store I used to work in was better than this. Bonus points when supe came over to answer a question and I smelled both tobacco smoke and marijuana smoke on her. Even more bonus points for schedule weirdness. Apparently, if the last day of the month falls on a weekday, we get to move to East Coast time for the day (we’re in California), thus irking 5-2 Pacific (normal is 9-6). Problem for the girl depending on public transit, which doesn’t run that early. Did manage to find a co-irker who lives near me who’s willing to scoop me up that morning, and I can get home via transit just fine. Will probably be pounding energy drinks that day, and going to bed very early that afternoon. Also losing half a day of pay on Friday, with a short shift (8-12). Good news on one front, though: next Monday, Labor Day, is not only a day off, but a PAID day off. This is quite the novelty in my irking life, getting paid to goof off on a non-sick day. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2016, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/47 "2016-08-30T03:39:59Z")
[QUOTE=The Vorlon] There is a _GOOD_ side to Black Friday??? [/QUOTE] Spoken like a true retailer… It was just crap everywhere like they didn’t have time to care. Not sure, but I think the sale had a knock-on effect at the next-door Panda Express. That place had no trays, no ice, and even my fortune cookie had no fortune. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/48 "2016-08-30T10:12:46Z")
Happy Toosday! I’m up too early. It’s still dark outside, 68 degrees now but going up to 87. I didn’t get much done yesterday, so I’ll need to pick up the pace today. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2016, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/49 "2016-08-30T10:20:59Z")
blurf ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2016, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/50 "2016-08-30T10:32:11Z")
I think it is very appropriate that **Peaches** had advice about peaches, but now I’m feeling peckish 😛 Someday I’ll learn that I really, really shouldn’t buy more than two portions of any fruit other than bananas. If I buy more, the rest ends up in the trash. Black figs are called _brevas_ both in Navarre and here in Valladolid; everywhere else I’ve lived when they were in season, people just called them “black figs”. Aside from being one of my favorite fruits, it’s nice to being able to call 'em by their name without getting funny looks from people who don’t know how to speak properly. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/51 "2016-08-30T10:49:14Z")
What an awful night! I don’t think I had 2 consecutive hours of sleep. My nose would get stuffed up, so I’d breathe thru my mouth, then wake up with a gawd-awful dry mouth, get up and have a sip of water, fall asleep, lather, rinse, repeat. I feel like death on a stale bun. I can haz weekend. PLZ?!?!?!?!? Yeah, yeah, Happy Tuesday. 😛 ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/52 "2016-08-30T11:33:18Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. _YAWN_ 'Tis 74 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 92 partly cloudy and maybe late afternoon rain. There was a nice tboomer while we were in the Mexican place yestiddy so maybe we’ll get one today. Ima go to the liberry this mornin’ and do some errands whilst out and about. Dindin shall be grilled poke chops, stewed N.O.T., peas, butterbeans, and okra cooked together and rolls. I like those thaw and bake rolls I’ve been buyin’ lately. Maybe enough to keep me outta trouble all day. 😃 Now I need more caffeine and rumbly tummy wants to be fed. Then I suppose I should purtify before goin’ about the public. Happy Tuesday Y’all! ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/53 "2016-08-30T11:59:50Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Closing shift again today. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/54 "2016-08-30T12:06:19Z")
Maybe, since I got up a bit earlier than usual, I can get half the things done today that were on my to-do list… from yesterday. Oops. ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2016, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/55 "2016-08-30T12:22:05Z")
I did none of the things I was supposed to last night. I didn’t get to go order the patio stones, because the zipper on my pants was busted and that wasn’t the impression I wanted to make at the stone place. I forgot to order the supplies for a party we’re having in two weeks. But I _did_ clean the dining room, which was on my list. I also helped Roomie with wedding crafts. So I guess I did some of the stuff I was supposed to. Tonight’s list is super long, though. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2016, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/56 "2016-08-30T13:01:11Z")
**blurf** It’s pouring rain here this morning. Outer bands of that depression. I have notified my boss and employee I will wait it out a bit. No sense in driving in it if I don’t have to. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/57 "2016-08-30T13:59:23Z")
I’m awake, dressed, and recovered from yesterday. Other than that I am remaining neutral. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/58 "2016-08-30T15:16:58Z")
Lunch. Still functional and I think I’m doing OK with my work. But it’s a struggle… My sweetie is dragging, too - we’re wondering if there might have been something in our Chinese food that got us all wired last night. Except we didn’t have and food in common. Who knows??? _\_ ---
**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:** [August 30, 2016, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/59 "2016-08-30T15:23:43Z")
> [@Draelin](#): > > I did none of the things I was supposed to last night. Neither did I; watched Young Frankenstein instead. All three of the major male cast members are now gone. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2016, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380/60 "2016-08-30T15:28:33Z")
Up, went for acupuncture for my back. My sister is coming to visit so we will go to cute Geneva IL, wander around, and have lunch. After that, nada… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-off-today-why-am-i-starting-the-mmp/764380.md?page=4)