# Leaving O a Jet MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [August 7, 2017, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983 "2017-08-07T07:50:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**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 8, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/61 "2017-08-08T16:36:07Z")
> [@GrumpyBunny](#): > > For me: blurf. Also, had bad date number five-thousand-something last week, so I’m feeling discouraged. > [@GrumpyBunny](#): > > Woke up with the double-fun migraine – stabby feeling in eyeball AND in the middle of my forehead. You’re originally from FL; allow me to set you up with a fiend of mine, a Southerner. He’s into fish/aquariums & plants - orchids & especially ones that will help control any flies you might happen to get in your house. ::_\_:: > [@kopek](#): > > \ And in the Big Game, West leads East by a slim margin! :💥: The East retakes a commanding lead! ---
**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:** [August 8, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/62 "2017-08-08T16:52:20Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > You’re originally from FL; allow me to set you up with a fiend of mine, a Southerner. You have friends? When did this begin? :dubious: ---
**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 8, 2017, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/63 "2017-08-08T17:33:18Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > You have friends? > When did this begin? :dubious: Yes, I have friends; however, we weren’t talking about my friends, we were talking about…you. :eek: (Please go back & reread carefully.) ---
**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 8, 2017, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/64 "2017-08-08T17:39:46Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off work, and still vaguely sober at 10:30. 😃 > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > \*\*doggio \*\*- where in SoCal? Torence. > [@Spiderman](#): > > **Doggio** , is your title like the 25 letter Christmas alphabet? Noel? It should have been “On”. Caffeine hadn’t kicked in. > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > I thought that was the same picture of the dog with a blanket every day, like a sig or logo. > Not that Invisible Mole People are not a problem here; the More or Less Wire Haired Dachshund believes that, “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom!” So, it’s different every day. And it’s a towel, not a blanket. He’s a Hoppy frood. Welcome back, \*\*2gig \*\*! Sorry about the bad date, \*\*SurlyRabbit \*\*. ---
**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 8, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/65 "2017-08-08T19:48:41Z")
Actually got up and did something in the morning…in this case, went over to the other side of town and purchased a new Front and Rear door for the house. Just part of the gradual metalmouse Home Improvement Program. Painting the framework around the brick portions of the house will be done concurrently (doors get painted to) and that will be it for 2017. All the ‘interesting’ weather seems to be staying south, so looks like soccer is on for this evening. Got to remember to take a whistle with me 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:** [August 8, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/66 "2017-08-08T20:07:02Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > Yes, I have friends; however, we weren’t talking about my friends, we were talking about…you. :eek: > (Please go back & reread carefully.) " allow me to set you up with a fiend of mine, a Southerner." :dubious: And I thought it was a typo. At least I am no longer insulted. ---
**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 8, 2017, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/67 "2017-08-08T21:18:55Z")
Sis and I had hot dawgs and chips for dindin. ‘Tis dreary and rainy out so a good time to be indoors and chill. Thus that is just what we are doin’. ---
**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:** [August 8, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/68 "2017-08-08T22:05:54Z")
I contacted my payroll office today to find out what I do about jury duty. I was told they need to see a copy of my summons. I scanned it so I could email it to payroll, and I just happened to see that there was a questionnaire attached that was supposed to be filled out within 10 days of getting the summons. I don’t recall when I got the summons - I suppose I could check FB and see when I posted the happy news. No matter - I went on line and filled out the questionnaire, so I’m pretty sure I’m good. Supper was a turkey-n-swiss sammich with a bowl of cantaloupe on the side. Not particularly satisfying, but \*\*FCD \*\*didn’t want a big dinner and I wasn’t going to cook for just me. Regardless of supper, there will be pie later. 😃 ---
**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 8, 2017, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/69 "2017-08-08T23:17:56Z")
**sari** , Nelson pees outside just fine. It’s #2 that we’re having a problem with. **spidey** , garlic is always on my shopping list. 😃 Got started on a semi new project today. Usually, I just help out with it, but now it’s firmly my project. Already, I’ve streamlined the process and will be able to do it much more easily. I swept and mopped the linoleum floors today. Nelson has learned that if he steps on the wet floor, the evil steam mop will hiss at him. 😃 I emailed the preferred appointment time to finish his puppy shots. That should take care of the vet until around Halloween when he goes to get chipped and clipped. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/70 "2017-08-09T00:03:05Z")
We ate the last of the pie. It was yum. But it’s gone, alas… I need to load the dishwasher and get it running. That’s as productive as I’ll be tonight. ---
**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 9, 2017, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/71 "2017-08-09T00:08:07Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > " allow me to set you up with a fiend of mine, a Southerner." > > :dubious: > > And I thought it was a typo. > At least I am no longer insulted. So you were insulted when you thought I called you a friend, but _not_ insulted when you realized I said fiend? There you have it folks, **flytrap** does have (part of) _one_ redeeming quality to him. :rolleyes: > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I scanned it so I could email it to payroll, and I just happened to see that there was a questionnaire attached that was supposed to be filled out within 10 days of getting the summons. > > I don’t recall when I got the summons - I suppose I could check FB and see when I posted the happy news. No matter - I went on line and filled out the questionnaire, so I’m pretty sure I’m good. At least where I live you don’t really need to fill it out…& I won’t. The very first question on ours is Marital Status: [ul] [li]Single[/li][li]Married [/li][li]Separated[/li][li]Divorced[/li][li]Widowed[/li][/ul] I’ve yet to figure out why it’s so important to them whether you participated in a ceremony at some point in your life & the status of a person who is not you. > [@missred](#): > > I swept and mopped the linoleum floors today. Why did the Frenchman dynamite his kitchen floor? [spoiler]He wanted to see linoleum blown apart. 😃 Try the veal[/spoiler] Planned stir-fry for dinner was not as the green beans was starting to be of the fuzzy variety. :eek: ---
**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:** [August 9, 2017, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/72 "2017-08-09T00:21:57Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > At least where I live you don’t really need to fill it out…& I won’t. > The very first question on ours is Marital Status: > [ul] > [li]Single[/li][li]Married [/li][li]Separated[/li][li]Divorced[/li][li]Widowed[/li][/ul] > I’ve yet to figure out why it’s so important to them whether you participated in a ceremony at some point in your life & the status of a person who is not you. Same in this state. They also asked what my spousal unit does for a living - I assume his job could be disqualifying for some trials. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/73 "2017-08-09T00:54:00Z")
Small rant: I hate it when I go into a public rest room and sit down on a throne and discover that it is not firmly bolted to the floor. If I wanted to ride the mechanical bull I wouldn’t be in the rest room with my pants down around my knees. Wifey got a jury duty summons last week. If you’re over 70 in our state (Orygun), you can just check a box that says, (and here I’m paraphrasing), _"I’m too old for this sh_t!"\* and you’re excused. 😃 I kinda liked jury duty when I had it, except they called me 3 years in a row and the last time I had to call them up and tell them to let somebody else have a turn. ---
**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 9, 2017, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/74 "2017-08-09T02:36:34Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > Since both myself & the **Rabbit** are single whose marriages are being broken up? Who cares? It’s all fun and games ----------- until someone loses an eye. At that point it can sometimes become freaking hilarious. 😃 Irked a double today. Trying to make up for being a slacker last week. 😉 ---
**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 9, 2017, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/75 "2017-08-09T02:39:15Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > :💥: The East retakes a commanding lead! Clearly I’m 40 years out of practice, you Philthydelphian you! 😃 ---
**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 9, 2017, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/76 "2017-08-09T06:44:54Z")
I definitely could have done without tonight’s excitement. Had a break-in. While we were home. DH was asleep, I’d been awakened about ten minutes before by the doorbell and knocking. I hadn’t thought anything of that, assuming that a neighbor’s visitor had gotten the wrong apartment. It did, however, wake me up, so I got up to web-surf until going back to bed was an option. Didn’t bother turning on any lights. Big surprise when the door to the spare bedroom we use for storage opened and I saw a flashlight, since DH and I are the only occupants and I knew he wasn’t in that room. Screen is missing, some stuff’s knocked down and a wire shelf under the window has minor damage, but anything valuable was in a different room, so I don’t think we lost anything of significance. Police have been through, we’re now waiting for fingerprint people. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2017, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/77 "2017-08-09T08:44:42Z")
Eeek! **Nettie** , that is not something you want to wake up to. Glad to hear nothing’s missing but it’s still a shock when it happens. 'Tis a dreary wet autumn day over here. Someone should really tell the weather god that it’s meant to be summer and thus should be hot and sunny and DRY!! Instead, it’s all soggy and grey out there. Luckily I am in a dry office with lots of tea so I will survive the day. Other than that, I am still avoiding a timetabling job that I really don’t want to do. I am managing to avoid it by doing exam stuff instead so at least I’m being productive while I sort of think about the timetabling thing, it’s a mass of problems that I can’t see an easy solution for, so ignoring it is the best thing to do. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2017, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/78 "2017-08-09T10:32:30Z")
\*\*BooFae \*\*- can you ignore it till you leave town, and let it become someone else’s problem? Not that I’m suggesting anything. Nor would I be so unprofessional… usually… 😉 **Nettie** : :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: I don’t know what’s going on around my left ankle, but it kept me up way too late last night. I thought at first it was bug bites from when I mowed, since I was wearing shortie socks, but there’s also a fair bit of swelling. I’m pretty sure it’s not poison ivy, but beyond that, I have no idea. I slathered on Hydrocortisone a couple of times, then finally got up and took an antihistamine. It was close to 11 when I finally fell asleep, but I don’t think I got even 6 hours of sleep. I’s tahred. I came in to more crap on my desk from Josh. The boy’s keeping me busy, that’s for sure. Not sure if I’ll be able to take off on Firday or not. We shall see… Thus begins another day in paradise! Happy Wednesday!! ---
**Author:** ![GrumpyBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/79 "2017-08-09T11:48:19Z")
H/t to \*\*kopek \*\*and **Spidey**. I’ve needed the giggles. My mum had her lumpectomy yesterday, and I was a mess until she woke up and texted me. ---
**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 9, 2017, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983/80 "2017-08-09T12:28:58Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. _YAWN_ ‘Tis 75 Amurrkin out and cloudy with a predicted high of 87 and cloudy for the day but only a twenty percent chance of rain. Forecast is the same at home so at least I know what weather I’ll be drivin’ in today, gloomy. That’s today’s big plan. Go back to da cave. **{{{Nettie}}}** :eek: Glad y’all are OK. Happy Hump Day Y’all! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-o-a-jet-mmp/792983.md?page=5)