# I'm Up too Early so May as Well Start the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [August 24, 2020, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872 "2020-08-24T09:09:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/182 "2020-08-27T00:15:53Z")
The “bees in a box” pic made me smile. When I moved, I drove from TX to MI with Pretzel - who’s as big around as my upper forearm & over four feet long - in a (very well-secured) plastic storage tub. I almost wanted for some cop to pull me over & to ask about that tote. Heh. * * * Did some kind Mumper offer cilantro seeds, or was that another thread? Well, whoever it was … they arrived today. Thank you for the lovely little surprise in my mailbox! > [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I miss being loved in real life by another human being in my household. This. Oh, so much this. All of this. ---
**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 27, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/183 "2020-08-27T00:18:42Z")
I just can’t figure out picture thing yet. I’m slow. Finally called an ambulance and got hubs to the nearest Baptist facility because they have all his medical records. This hospital was destroyed during Irma in 2017 and is being rebuilt so we were in temporary hospital. Got x-rays which showed no broken bones Yay. Got a shot of Fentanyl which did not seem to work. Had a CT scan which shows some degenerative disease and bulging disks but Dr said those things should not be causing this extreme pain and inability to walk. They did not have an MRI machine. We came home with instructions to get our primary care dr to order an MRI and to double or triple his pain medicine (Roll eyes). He is taking hydrocodone 10/325. We are not doubling or tripling it. I don’t want to kill him. Well, sometimes I do but not today. I did get a copy of the CT disc and the report which I will take to pcp. Hoping to get that MRI tomorrow since we have a previously scheduled neurologist appt on Firday. So nutshell still in same place. When we got home we rounded up 4 neighbors, two young and two older to help get him up the 15 stairs. Daughter is spending the night around Melbourne and will be here sometime tomorrow thank ye Gods. Other than that I did squat today. I fixed him a can of soup and a PB&J. We are down for the night I hope. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/184 "2020-08-27T00:19:36Z")
Testing. This is a photo from a private Facebook group: [https://scontent.fhio2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/118211335\_10223156801257298\_8471149222259827722\_o.jpg?\_nc\_cat=104&\_nc\_sid=1480c5&\_nc\_ohc=XY5xaGofmPIAX\_5ZqJZ&\_nc\_ht=scontent.fhio2-2.fna&tp=7&oh=aa4d3ccd707a61a29eb18d548852067f&oe=5F6BA04C](https://scontent.fhio2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/118211335_10223156801257298_8471149222259827722_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_sid=1480c5&_nc_ohc=XY5xaGofmPIAX_5ZqJZ&_nc_ht=scontent.fhio2-2.fna&tp=7&oh=aa4d3ccd707a61a29eb18d548852067f&oe=5F6BA04C) The recipe is > **[Green plum chutney](https://reclaimingparadise.wordpress.com/2017/08/06/green-plum-chutney/)** > > The plum tree is weighed down with fruit this year. Last time we had a crop like this, an entire branch fell off, laden with unripe plums.  This broken tree led to the silver lining that was green … ---
**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 27, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/185 "2020-08-27T00:26:43Z")
Happy Birthday Nettie. I hope you have/ had a great day. ---
**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 27, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/186 "2020-08-27T00:38:01Z")
[[Album] Scooter ![](https://i.imgur.com/jV4m6pi.jpeg?fb "Scooter") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/pRB7KVK) ---
**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 27, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/188 "2020-08-27T00:46:11Z")
Sorted, napped, vacuumed. Hopefully that will cut down on the fleas. Also, Happy National Dog day! [https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p526x296/118574712\_10220577489739462\_3130181742162891567\_o.jpg?\_nc\_cat=103&\_nc\_sid=8bfeb9&\_nc\_ohc=aJDizzK2-SMAX\_haRUI&\_nc\_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&tp=6&oh=e0f4f003e72bf17fef4aba8f11183707&oe=5F6B6EF6](https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p526x296/118574712_10220577489739462_3130181742162891567_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=aJDizzK2-SMAX_haRUI&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&tp=6&oh=e0f4f003e72bf17fef4aba8f11183707&oe=5F6B6EF6) > [@peedin](#): > > Maybe **FCM** can give me tips? Get a job at a UPS or Da Jungle hub.(I’ve lost 11 pounds in 3 months without giving up Second Breakfast) > [@SurrenderDorothy](#): > > I know I’m not great, But I hope I’ve matured a little since then. You turned out great. ((((hugs)))) And you can tell Landlady the gift is from your far away friends. {{{{MG}}} [n]Nut[/b], BEES! 🐝 : skritches Nelson : Sorry about our friend’s place, gotti. ☹ ---
**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 27, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/189 "2020-08-27T00:46:48Z")
[![Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/57BE0MJ.jpeg "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/57BE0MJ) ---
**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 27, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/190 "2020-08-27T00:48:17Z")
The cat is Scooter. She is 10 yrs. the pup is BuddyBoy he is a little over a year and a handful. You will have to click on photos to see. I’m learning. ---
**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 27, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/191 "2020-08-27T00:50:05Z")
[[Album] imgur.com ![](https://i.imgur.com/RKzue02.jpeg?fb "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/a/O6SEZF6) ---
**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 27, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/192 "2020-08-27T00:58:10Z")
[![](https://i.imgur.com/57BE0MJ.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/57BE0MJ.jpg) ---
**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 27, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/193 "2020-08-27T01:05:07Z")
[[Album] My dearly departed Lucky Louie. Forever my Heart Dog ![](https://i.imgur.com/5rxSqbX.jpeg?fb "My dearly departed Lucky Louie. Forever my Heart Dog") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/dbIY6xC) ---
**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 27, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/194 "2020-08-27T01:11:23Z")
Lucky Louie the Black and Tan Chihuahua was the best dog ever. I will never get over the loss of him. Ok I am done. ---
**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:** [August 27, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/195 "2020-08-27T01:12:47Z")
Hang in there **Butters** ; it never seems to end, does it? Hope they can get the MRI and take care of what’s ailing him. Sounds like you have pretty good neighbors. And love the pictures. **{{{Thel}}}**. Seems they are in great demand these days…and ain’t friends great? **Red** , that’s a lovely shot of Nelson. **nellie** , hope the ultrasound goes well. Rain seems to have left the area completely, now we’ll see if the Hurricane comes this way on the weekend or not. Up to 91F tomorrow-oh joy. **wet one** , have you had a COVID test yet? I’m still waiting for my results (might stop by the clinic and see tomorrow). Have a good night y’all and catch you Thorsday. ---
**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 27, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/196 "2020-08-27T01:17:28Z")
[[Album] Just one more of Lucky Louie ![](https://i.imgur.com/jR2jIj8.jpeg?fb "Just one more of Lucky Louie") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/KdXrnV6) ---
**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 27, 2020, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/197 "2020-08-27T01:19:41Z")
: skritches Buddy and Scooter : Lucky Louie was a cool pup {{{{Butters}}}} ---
**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 27, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/198 "2020-08-27T01:22:19Z")
You know I have to look on the bright side. At least he doesn’t have any broken bones and what little moving around he is able to is not causing further damage. I hope anyway. Now off to see what y’all have been up to today. Thanks Mumpers for putting up with me. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/199 "2020-08-27T01:29:46Z")
I got a thank you card in the mail from someone I haven’t talked to in quite awhile. He wanted to thank me for being such a “good friend and inspiration.” Then I got a sweet note from my sister thanking me for all my help with her troubles. It’s wonderful to be appreciated, but I’m wise enough to know I’m really just blessed to have appreciative people in my life. That’s the plain truth. **Boo** , Mel is melatonin. I was mystified, too, at first, except I thought it was Mel Tormé or someone old school like that. **Thel** , it probably doesn’t help to know a lot of us are in the same boat, but we are. During the last 10 years or so of my marriage, my now-ex refused to touch me at all–I mean literally at all. I hadn’t done anything; he was diagnosed (to me–maybe him) as having narcissistic personality disorder with elements of a sociopath. Let me tell you, as much as I miss hugs, not getting them because I’m alone is lightyears better than not getting them because my husband was an emotionally abusive jerk who rejected me. But I miss my kids so much! I miss my siblings. And I miss being in a relationship. Big hugs and hope the anxiety dissipates. **Nettie** , Happy, Happy Birthday! So glad you got yourself borned. **FCD** , congrats on the closing! Re: the potty-training, I feel ya. It’s SO nice not to have poopy diapers to deal with. I recall reading that kids aren’t fully bowel-trained until between 3 and 4, regardless of when parents start training them. I guess they’re not as hung up as we are about the poop thing. **Butters** , I wish they’d kept Mr. Butters there. I think you’re right in not increasing the dosage. Several days after my last corneal transplant, I was in agonizing pain. The on-call docs told me to double the painkillers. I spent the evening still hurting but groggy and, uh, talking to Ralph, if you get my drift. Once upon a time, they’d have admitted Mr. Butters, and you could have left knowing he was in good hands. Geez, I’m talky. ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/200 "2020-08-27T01:30:44Z")
Skritches to Buddy and Scooter and all of the other critters. 🙂 Lucky Louie was a handsome dog. **{{{butters and hubby}}}** I hope that they get things figured out and repaired soon. Happy birthday **nettie**! (it’s been a long time since FB this morning). ---
**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:** [August 27, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/201 "2020-08-27T01:30:48Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Are others having stomach, G.I. distress, backaches, and other aches and pains that you attribute to COVID stress? I know anxiety is rampant in the country. COVID, on top of the state of the country and state of the world… anxiety is always nearby… Oh yes. I’m taking gabapentin and Klonopin, and I still have anxiety attacks. Every day brings a new horror. It’s draining. {{{hugs}}} **Butters** I hope the MRI is helpful. Your animals are adorable. _ **Happy Birthday Nettie!** _ > [@missred](#): > > Nelson is getting an extra walk and extra treats today. ❤ He is so danged cute! **Doggio** good luck with the fleas. I hates them, I do. I decided not deal with cooking dinner, so pizza is on the way. We order out more than we should, but sometimes I’m just at my limit. Is anyone in the range of this new hurricane? It sounds nasty. Stay safe everyone. ---
**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 27, 2020, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-up-too-early-so-may-as-well-start-the-mmp/918872/202 "2020-08-27T01:48:00Z")
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