# It's almost 7AM, why the heck am I starting the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [June 26, 2017, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898 "2017-06-26T10:57:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**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:** [June 28, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/101 "2017-06-28T22:34:11Z")
I think it’s time for ice cream. Feel free to raid the fridge!! ---
**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:** [June 28, 2017, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/102 "2017-06-28T22:48:36Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I spent most of the day thinking it was Thursday - wishful thinking, I guess… Only two more short days until I get a whole week end off! Wait a minute… ---
**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:** [June 28, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/103 "2017-06-28T23:16:56Z")
**doggio** , it sounds like you’re making a knock off of the Italian knock off of paella. **butters** , the Jungle, Jo’s and Mike’s can all be ordered online and delivered to your door so’s you don’t have to make the trek to :eek:Wally World :eek:. Yay for **Bubba** drinking (water, right? 😛 ) I had to 'splain to my boss why certain inventory variances had to be held until the carrier claim is submitted (different offset account). I’m fortunate that he usually defers to me on the accounting matters (he came from the data geek end of the department). I’m tweaking a project that I supposedly completed last evening tonight. It didn’t quite look finished, so I’m cutting frames for the focal point. I found two cherry tomatoes on one lf the plants from the second round that weren’t there yesterday, so I shouldn’t have long eating farmer’s market 'maters. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/104 "2017-06-29T00:31:02Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > **Sticks** I forgot to mention that I was sorry to hear about the family situation. Have you been able to talk to the child and find out what is going on, or would you rather just avoid him altogether at this point? I haven’t talked to him, but his uncle did. The conversation went something like, did your dad physically or sexually abuse you as a child? No. Did he neglect your basic needs? No. Ok, what did he do? He raised his voice and it hurt my feelings. On to bigger and better things, I suppose. **FCM** , I’m all out of ice cream, what kind do you have?? ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/105 "2017-06-29T00:36:21Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > \*\*flytrap \*\*- I was in no mood to drive the 35-ish mile round trip to procure yarn, especially since there’s free yarn awaiting me. > > \*\*Butters \*\*- I’ll make you a bunch of pumpkin hair pieces - the yarn I was going to dump off at the thrift store would be great for that! All you’d need to do is cover the postage cost. How many pumpkin wigs would you like? > > Very chilly this morning. I actually woke up a bit cold and had to find an afghan during the night. The heat and humidity are set to return, but it sure was nice while it lasted. I’ll be surprised if the house doesn’t get closed up today, alas. > > Other than that, just another day in paradise, with a 5-day weekend ahead (after tomorrow) - YAY! > > Happy Wednesday! **mooommmm** Really? I ain’t looking for fancy. I need about 150 hairpieces and used to buy up,a bunch of yarn and throughout the year just make braids, short hair tied together or long hair tied together. One of my clerks swears she is allergic to the smell of the dye and cannot be around it. In the past I had the youth group do it as they sat around watching movies. I have some bits and pieces and will happily send what I have and pay postage. You are the best **Mooommm ever!!!**. I need it by early Oct. i shall round up any and all yarn I have and get it sent off and hopefully you van use it for so,ething worthwhile. You just saved the pumpkin decorating part of this shindig. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/106 "2017-06-29T02:09:21Z")
Ok, so i am all caught up. My best clerk is leaving me in a month. She has agreed to help me on Sat and Sunday do all the A/P. On Sat we are manning the desks until one. On Sunday the office is closed so I can get ahead of my insane A/P deadlines. All of us are burned out or have other committments. Teen who normally works Sat has been told by her parents she must attend her little brother’s state baseball finals. Other Sat clerk asked off to take her adult son to UF as a look see. He presently attends Old Dominion. I later found out they are also going to Universal Studios. This is the same clerk I had such a hard time getting the After Action from. I could have said no but I did not know about the Universal side trip until last minute. On a holiday weekend I am covering both of my Sat clerks. Thank God for my other clerk that has agreed to help me. I hate to lose her but she comes with a bunch of drama and baggage. We have worked together for over 5 yrs and i need someone who can almost read my mind which she’s gotten good at. I sent off am email to HR yesterday asking for applications and a certificate of eligibles so I van start the hiring process and got crickets. Later an all hands mail was sent out with the openings broke down instead of a generic open continuous. I gave her the Leads seperation in late April. I am pissed. This is the first chance I had to read today. I got the last set of my rooster pecker shots so this time next week I expect to be pain free or almost. Firday marks 8 weeks of no smokimg but the struggle is real. The best news I have had all day is **Mooommm** agreeing to make me some pumpkin hair. Cannot thank you enough. I will send you a PM. Welcome ZZZ. I Am also interested in the foot surgery if’n you want to share. Hoping **metal Mouse** make it across the pomd OK and will check in eventually. **Sticky** I do remember Dave’s sudden passing and the behavior of his son is so bizarre. Waving at **Dotty** and **Nut** and everyone elso. Sorry for unloading but am almost at the end of my rope. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/107 "2017-06-29T02:16:40Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > On a happier note - yesterday I met two Dopers, **Mama Zappa** and \*\*Typo Knig, \*\*and their family! They’re visiting my city. Congrats!!! I love reading both of them! Dinner was salad. Its cool today but it just sounded good. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/108 "2017-06-29T02:44:12Z")
Worked, went to Hockey Prospect Camp, went to the Booster Club Board meeting. Sticky, that’s sad.☹ But yay for Bubba drinking {{{ **Butters** }}}} Sorry work sucks. But congrats on the keep quittting-ness.🙂 Good luck on the foot thing , **kiz**! ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/109 "2017-06-29T10:23:29Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to work. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/110 "2017-06-29T10:41:51Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. _YAWN_ ‘Tis 73 Amurrkin out and cloudy with a predicted high of 85 and rain/tstorms/apocalypse especially this afternoon and evenin’. We shall see. I have actually been productive as the smokeage of ribs 'n chikin has commenced. Go Me! It will all be done by around eleven so’s I can wrap the ribs in heavy foil. I like to finish 'em off in the oven on a very low heat for a couple of hours. They are so tender that way. The chikin boobs ‘n laigs to be eaten Sattidy will go in a slow cooker Sattidy mornin’ on low. They’ll already be cooked but that keeps 'em warm and tender. Much nummy eats shall ensue! Now I need more caffeine and rumbly tummy demands sustenance. Then I shall purtify a bit and commence with preppin’ other stuff for the big feast. Happy Thursday Y’all! ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/111 "2017-06-29T10:49:24Z")
\*\*Butters \*\*- I answered your PMs before reading here, so I’ve got the answers to my questions. I started last night and I think I went a bit overboard - I shall alter my approach so I can get you as many as you need. Once I figure out how to do them, it should go really fast. I’ll be glad to use up the leftover yarn bits. Today I need to figure out if I need to come in tomorrow or not. The boss sent me an email with a long list, but for all I know, each thing will only take a couple of minutes. So we shall see. In any event, I’ll have at least 4 days in a row off, so yay! Happy Thursday, all!! ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/112 "2017-06-29T11:44:39Z")
Found out yesterday that an old teacher of the OWs we were good friends with died - OSB nun. Found out this AM Bumper Car Jack, a long-time employee at Knoebels died. Waiting for details to see if we can make visitations for either. Us Knoebels Krew are strange ----- for people like Jack we would drive 9 hours just to pay our respects ----- heck, we’ve done it before. It is just one of those special places where everyone becomes part of your family. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/113 "2017-06-29T12:11:49Z")
Drinking a coffee. Much to do today. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/114 "2017-06-29T12:39:03Z")
> [@Buttercup\_Smith](#): > > The best news I have had all day is **Mooommm** agreeing to make me some pumpkin hair. Cannot thank you enough. I will send you a PM. What is pumpkin hair? ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/115 "2017-06-29T12:49:03Z")
Pumpkin hair = jack o’lantern wigs and toupees. How do you not know that??? 😉 ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/116 "2017-06-29T12:56:45Z")
**Butters** , is there a pattern or guide or something on how to make the pumpkin hair? I have some random yarn lying around that I need to do something with. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/117 "2017-06-29T12:59:11Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Pumpkin hair = jack o’lantern wigs and toupees. How do you not know that??? 😉 I must plead ignorance. I do not participate in the Jack O’Lantern cult. :dubious: ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/118 "2017-06-29T13:08:56Z")
> [@Catamount](#): > > **Butters** , is there a pattern or guide or something on how to make the pumpkin hair? I have some random yarn lying around that I need to do something with. [This one](http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/killi/spawningmop.php) has a man knot. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/119 "2017-06-29T13:33:37Z")
> [@Catamount](#): > > **Butters** , is there a pattern or guide or something on how to make the pumpkin hair? I have some random yarn lying around that I need to do something with. I couldn’t find a specific pattern - I just crocheted a little round - 12 DC first round, 24 DC second round - then 4 strands at a time like attaching fringe, I attached it all over the round. It was a bit time consuming, tho. I’m going to experiment with braids and buns and mohawks this weekend - I’ll share what I figure out. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898/120 "2017-06-29T14:01:16Z")
Y’all are fun. 🙂 I’m about to head up to Portland to drop off 'Beamer new dog at the vet there to get extensive dental work done. Poor little guy has mouth problems so bad they caused heart damage! While he’s getting that done, we’re heading off to the puppy breeder, if I don’t chicken out. Of course, I stayed up until 3 and got up a 6. Sleep is for sissies! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-7am-why-the-heck-am-i-starting-the-mmp/789898.md?page=7)