# Indian Summer MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [September 25, 2017, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275 "2017-09-25T11:14:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/81 "2017-09-27T19:04:30Z")
> [@Catamount](#): > > **Nuts** , unless you’re roasting [copper](https://www.mindat.org/glossary/flash_roast), I don’t think the oven’s supposed to flashbang. But what do I know? My mom used to time dinner by the smoke detector. Have you had any problems with the police department? Perhaps they mistook your address for another where they had planned to throw flash bang grenades. ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/82 "2017-09-27T20:00:10Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > **Nut** - hmmm, that does sound odd. Time for a call to your landlord I would say. Isn’t he supposed to stop by soon? He was here yesterday. Did call him, he said he’d try and get someone to come round take a look at it, problem is, he’s off on holiday next week for a couple of weeks. I can use the hob (stovetop to most of you, probably?) anyway, as it’s gas, so not on the same system. I won’t be forced to subsist on sammiches and cereal. ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/83 "2017-09-27T20:11:23Z")
> [@Filbert](#): > > He was here yesterday. That is damned suspicious. :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/84 "2017-09-27T20:44:37Z")
Home, tired, in no mood to cook and no mood to go get anything. It’s so hard to be me!! **FCD** ’s dad should be home by now. When he called me earlier this afternoon, they were doing the discharge paperwork. They said it went well, but FIL will have to be off his foot for 2 weeks at least. \*\*FCD \*\*was going to ask if he could get one of those knee scooters. It’s almost 90° so I had to close the house and turn on the air. Rumor has it, the temps will drop tonight with a cold front. Here’s hoping. Someone wanna bring me supper?? PLEEEEEEASE??? _\_ ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/85 "2017-09-27T20:46:26Z")
> [@Filbert](#): > > I can use the hob (stovetop to most of you, probably?) anyway, as it’s gas, so not on the same system. I won’t be forced to subsist on sammiches and cereal. So that’s why hobgoblins are called that. Have you considered you may have a goblin infestation? I recommend traps. ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/86 "2017-09-27T20:51:34Z")
What if it’s a nice hobgoblin? **Moomm** if **FCD Dad** is allowed a knee scooter, I recommend Amazon. The dr’s office was going to rent or sell me one that would have cost several hundred. I got the same thing on Amazon for about $100. ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/87 "2017-09-27T21:23:46Z")
> [@Catamount](#): > > So that’s why hobgoblins are called that. Have you considered you may have a goblin infestation? I recommend traps. What are hobgoblin traps? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/88 "2017-09-27T21:25:27Z")
I assumed Medicare would cover a knee scooter, but I’ll let him know about Amazon. I had some cheese ravioli for supper. meh. I’ll have punkin pie later - that may help. ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/89 "2017-09-27T21:37:13Z")
I actually do have a [hobgoblin](https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hobgoblin+gold&rlz=1C1AVNE_enGB686GB686&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi0_o_pqMbWAhUqCcAKHZATA4oQ_AUICygC&biw=1242&bih=602) in the cupboard. I don’t consider this to be a problem, but I’ll try removing and disposing of it tomorrow anyway. For science. ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/90 "2017-09-27T22:05:05Z")
Dindin has been ingested. Once again, I done good. We shall have leftovers tomorrow. All is well. ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/91 "2017-09-27T22:05:18Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I’ll have punkin pie later - that may help. Pumpkin pie always helps, especially with ice cream. ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/92 "2017-09-27T22:26:15Z")
The internet is back. Woo hoo. Now we just need TV and all the utilities will work but at least now I can stream movies or use Amazon for TV. ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/93 "2017-09-27T23:05:59Z")
Yay for Internet! **Nut** I approve of your dedication. You know. To science. 😛 ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/94 "2017-09-27T23:11:51Z")
**metal mouse** , coaching a group of kids under 10 sounds suspiciously like herding cats. I got a check in the mail today from AT&T for a whopping $.66. It cost almost as much for postage as the check was worth. Considering accounting and such, it actually cost more. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/95 "2017-09-27T23:16:05Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Pumpkin pie always helps, especially with ice cream. Or freshly whipped cream! yum!!! ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/96 "2017-09-27T23:30:35Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > What are hobgoblin traps? [Cardboard cutouts.](https://youtu.be/kEeY9rspTrE) ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/97 "2017-09-28T00:30:36Z")
I remembered Mel early enough today. With luck, I’ll be zonked out shortly after going to bed. So glad tomorrow is the end of my work week. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/98 "2017-09-28T00:38:09Z")
I have acquired ice cream. After the children go to bed, I shall eat it. Mwahahahahaha! ---
**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:** [September 28, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/99 "2017-09-28T00:44:06Z")
I worked, walked Gordie, took a nap. Watching the hockey game **Nut** ,whatever you do ,don’t open the [fridge](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFZPhf5p-BU).:eek: Yay for Internet, **Butters**! ---
**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:** [September 28, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275/100 "2017-09-28T01:51:26Z")
**red,** herding cats and coaching 9-year old boys is an apt comparison, IMHO. Coached my 4- and 5-year old girls team tonight, and while I hadn’t planned on coaching that age this year, I have to admit that they are an absolute joy and I collected about 5 hugs tonight (of course the hugs are barely at my thigh, but they still count). Gave the lawn a good soaking, no rain in the forecast this week or next, so it needed it. Disconnected a couple of cheapo sprinklers that never worked properly and put out a couple that do work well, so all the lawn got covered. Mowage will probably ensue on Sunday or Monday. **Butters,** good on the internet. Still a ways to go, I’m sure, but step by step… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-summer-mmp/797275.md?page=6)