# Leaping into the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [February 29, 2016, 9:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486 "2016-02-29T09:40:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 13
**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:** [March 6, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/241 "2016-03-06T15:58:41Z")
Happy Orbit Completion Day, Kopek. This is Blue Man Group day, I have a ticket for their 2PM Matinee show today in Huntsville. Sari, I’d keep an eye out and maybe mention it to the neighbors (depending on how well you know them). It could have been drunks, but they could also have been casing the neighborhood. Your being alert may have made them less likely to come back, so good on you. ---
**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:** [March 6, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/242 "2016-03-06T16:44:26Z")
Breakfasted and halfway caffeinated. The mini-con went well yesterday with about 450 people showing up (we were expecting 300). We’ll be having a joint meeting with the other sponsors next month to begin planning next year’s event. The apartment gets a lick and a promise today, along with the rest of the laundry. I also need to go to the Sketcher store for some new shoes. ---
**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:** [March 6, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/243 "2016-03-06T17:29:07Z")
Thanks everyone! The event yesterday was fun; seeing a lot of people I haven’t crossed paths with since October. We got some info on this years convention as well (St Louis). But no great earth-shattering news for this year. At least not in our region. ---
**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:** [March 6, 2016, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/244 "2016-03-06T18:14:09Z")
Howdy Y’all! Home from deheathenization and brunch. Both were good. We’re all fed and happy. I foresee nappage in the very near future. I’s sleepified. ---
**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:** [March 6, 2016, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/245 "2016-03-06T22:18:40Z")
I cleaned the kitchen and dusted the apartment. I have Eastern BBQ style poke chops marinating in the fridge, to go with the sweet \*\*N.O.T.\*\*s and blackeyed peas for dinner. ---
**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:** [March 6, 2016, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/246 "2016-03-06T22:22:46Z")
Ha! I am having pork chops,black eyed peas and sweet taters too. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2016, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/247 "2016-03-06T22:29:18Z")
My housemate’s kitty has been ill recently, and we weren’t clever enough to figure out what it was, so he took her to the vet. She had cancer. It was too far gone, and she was put down. She now has pride of place in the back yard next to the fence. The house was in a sombre mood this weekend. Sorry to bring everyone down. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/248 "2016-03-06T22:51:40Z")
**{{{{{{{{GuanoLad&housemate}}}}}}}}** ---
**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:** [March 7, 2016, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/249 "2016-03-07T00:09:59Z")
I have managed to perform the monumental task of haulin’ the biiiiiiiiiiiiig trash can down to the road for trash pick up tomorrow. GO ME! **{{{BatKid and housemate}}}** I’m so sorry for your loss. ---
**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:** [March 7, 2016, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/250 "2016-03-07T00:22:44Z")
> [@Buttercup\_Smith](#): > > Ha! I am having pork chops,black eyed peas and sweet taters too. GMTA 😃 {{{{ **GuanoLad** and **Guanohousemate** }}}}} ---
**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:** [March 7, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/251 "2016-03-07T00:25:40Z")
\*\*Happy birthday ruble! \*\* **{{{bat kid and housemate}}}** Prep for the irkweek is complete and I’m sitting down to Chinese takeout. ---
**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:** [March 7, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/252 "2016-03-07T00:33:05Z")
**{{{BatKid and housemate}}}** Returned from Blue Man Group (some old stuff I’ve seen before mixed with new stuff, and as always a lot of audience participation…it was a fun afternoon. And my hearing may return to normal sometime Tuesday, if I’m lucky (BMG does not do quiet introspection…) ---
**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:** [March 7, 2016, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/253 "2016-03-07T00:34:25Z")
{{{BatKid & housemate}}} In the last 5 years, we’ve had to put down 2 dogs and 2 cats. It never gets easier, but we knew it was the best thing for all of them. Day winding down. Bed beckons soon! _ **MWAH!!** _ ---
**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:** [March 7, 2016, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/254 "2016-03-07T01:37:51Z")
'Tis time to retire to the boudoir to watch teevee until sleepy time arrives. Alas, tomorrow is Moanday. Nitey Nite Y’all! ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/255 "2016-03-07T03:02:15Z")
That’s a lot of hugs from you all, thank you! Very sweet. Though now my arms hurt. ---
**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:** [March 7, 2016, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/256 "2016-03-07T03:23:11Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > I cleaned the kitchen and dusted the apartment. I have Eastern BBQ style poke chops marinating in the fridge, to go with the sweet \*\*N.O.T.\*\*s and blackeyed peas for dinner. What does it mean, “Eastern BBQ style poke chops”? ---
**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:** [March 7, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/257 "2016-03-07T03:54:00Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > What does it mean, “Eastern BBQ style poke chops”? Eastern 'que style meaning marinated with red pepper flakes and apple cider vinegar. And if you don’t understand “poke chops”, you’re not paying enough attention in the MMP. ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2016, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/258 "2016-03-07T10:08:32Z")
Belated happies, Ruble! I don’t often make it to the MMP over the weekend so I sometimes miss the buffdays on here that aren’t seen on the book of farce instead. Hope you had a good day! Sorry to hear about the poorly kitty, **Batkid**. Hugs to you and your housemate… ---
**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:** [March 7, 2016, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486/259 "2016-03-07T13:10:29Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > And if you don’t understand “poke chops”, you’re not paying enough attention in the MMP. Wait, we are supposed to _pay attention_? :dubious: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaping-into-the-mmp/747486.md?page=12)