# Let's plan an Occasion in the MMP!!
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Tags:** mmp
**Created:** [February 5, 2018, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210 "2018-02-05T11:24:09Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/21 "2018-02-05T18:03:18Z")
> [@Sahirrnee](#):
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> I thinnk we should rent a castle in Ireland, or Scotland.
> Preferably haunted, with lots of turrets, towers, and hidden passageways.
I’ll bring the water balloons.
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### Author:  [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/22 "2018-02-05T18:37:51Z")
The burglar alarm on some moron’s car has been sounding for half an hour. I have the satisfaction that the horn had begun to be less loud each time it sounds as the battery runs down.
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### Author:  [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/23 "2018-02-05T19:10:54Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#):
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> an elegant resort where our needs and desires would be met by a cheerful, competent, loving staff of hospitality professionals.
Will there be blow, too? 😉
> [@Nava](#):
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> Lanzarote.
How about Fuerteventura? It’s on the short list for race consideration; that is iffn I can figger out where it is. I mean I know _where_ it is but I don’t know where it’s considered to be. It’s physically off the coast of Africa but is considered a part of Spain. I should know in the next day or two if it’s considered Africa, Europe, or neither for race location purposes. I’ve seen arguments for both I’ve been debating about creating a separate thread for just that question.
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#):
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> the Cooks’ Pest Control folks have been about already to debug the house
Sorry you’re now homeless. ☹
> [@carnivorousplant](#):
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> I’ll bring the water balloons.
I can bring the hot flame & oil; **Sari** , do you have a cauldron?
In other news, I didn’t not get any new shirts _last_ weekend, & don’t plan on getting any this coming weekend, but this past weekend I got my eighth & ninth new long-sleeve t-shirts since Dec 31[sup]st[/sup]!
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[li]5 cotton & 4 tech shirts[/li][li]6 from events, 2 from RC, & one that was a gift.[/li][/ul]
The closet is bursting at the seams…& I _may_ go buy one (but more likely a hat that I don’t need) because
**E - A - G - L - E - S, EAGLES ! ! !**
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### Author:  [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/24 "2018-02-05T19:22:17Z")
Where shall we hold it?
Knoebels of course. And I know people who could help us set it up. The shelters run from big to small and with the camping and cheap hotels around as well as some glitzy B&Bs and lodges, everyone could find something they enjoy.
What shall the menu include?
Bacon on a stick, alligator bites, perogies, ------------ hell, just everything they serve really. At least one meal has to be in the Alamo.
What entertainers are worthy of our attention?
The Electric Amish. Heck, if they can survive the Bean Blossom Bikerfest AND the Tipton Pork Festival, they should be ideal for a Dopefest.
Would gilt-edge coasters be too fussy?
On Phoenix or Twister probably but Kozmo’s Kurves would actually look good with a little gilt on the edges. 😉
Money is no object, since we pretty much don’t have any, so go wild! No suggestion is too bizarre (or would that be considered a challenge?)
Can you tell we’re already counting down to opening day? 80 days and counting.
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### Author:  [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/25 "2018-02-05T19:30:22Z")
> [@dogbutler](#):
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> What entertainers are worthy of our attention?
> The Electric Amish! Wierd Al Yankovich!
And you were always my favorite, Scarecrow. 😃
> [@swampbear](#):
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> Where shall we hold it? Big Earl’s Beer Joint/Bait and Tackle/Ammo Warehouse
You got a place down there named that? Now we GOTTA come visit!!! 🙂
> [@peedin](#):
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> Are pets allowed? Not that Ursala Kitteh would go, but I would like a few dogs hanging around looking for skritches. \*\* Nuts\*\*, we aren’t forgetting the vegetarians. What do you want to eat?
Knoebels is VERY pet friendly.
> [@carnivorousplant](#):
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> I’ll bring the water balloons.
I’ll bring the weed killer.
In case we spot any poison ivy.
Yeah ----- ivy. No other reason.
Hey **Flytrap** – wanna try some of my special bug-juice/Kool-aide?
😉
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### Author:  [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/26 "2018-02-05T19:32:50Z")
> [@peedin](#):
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> \*\* Nuts\*\*, we aren’t forgetting the vegetarians. What do you want to eat?
Oh, I’ll eat all the desserts and sides, I just wanted to complain 😛
Preferably not fake meat versions of meat stuff, they tend to taste like sad imitations. Other’n that, I’m easy; good curries, with lots of interesting side dishes and chutneys and stuff are a favourite.
Fud shopping completed, now I’m counting down the minutes until it’s an acceptable time to go to bed. If I go now, I’ll wake up at an even more stoopit o’clock than the stoopit o’clock that I actually have to get up.
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### Author:  [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/27 "2018-02-05T19:38:02Z")
I vote Canary Islands. Hubby’s family has an ancestor from there. It would be fun to visit. I don’t know which island, so I’ll count them all. 🙂
I’m off to the airport shortly. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do while I’m gone (so you can do pretty much anything ;)).
Happy Monday!
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### Author:  [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/28 "2018-02-05T19:49:30Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#):
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> I vote Canary Islands. Hubby’s family has an ancestor from there. It would be fun to visit. I don’t know which island, so I’ll count them all. 🙂
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> I’m off to the airport shortly. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do while I’m gone (so you can do pretty much anything ;)).
Uh, wait until we’ve decided which island we’re going to before jumping on a plane! :eek:
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### Author:  [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/29 "2018-02-05T21:03:56Z")
> [@Filbert](#):
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> Uh, wait until we’ve decided which island we’re going to before jumping on a plane! :eek:
Personally I’m jumping in the plane. Jumping on the plane would be nuts. 😉
I’ve been listening to a lot of old Carlin routines lately
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### Author:  [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/30 "2018-02-05T23:21:28Z")
Burgers 'n fries have been supped. All is well.
**Doggio** sadly no, but I did have my first beer at the tender age of fourteen at Earl’s beer joint in large and in charge [Franklin, Jawja](http://franklingeorgia.com/). Alas Earl’s is no longer there.
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### Author:  [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/31 "2018-02-05T23:34:33Z")
Long, busy day. I’s tahred! I expect to crash early since I’ve been up since about 3:30.
Our Occasion shall include sufficient time for sleeps and naps, undisturbed by alarm clocks.
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### Author:  [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2018, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/32 "2018-02-06T00:55:26Z")
**Mooooom** , I’ve never been to a Waffle House…sober. 😃
To answer the OP: While **metal mouse’s** party bus tour sounds like a lot of fun, right now, the cruise, if it’s somewhere warm, sounds better. The menu should include the usual cruis ship fare and one deck should have The Secret Commonwealth [http://tscband.com/The\_Secret\_Commonwealth/Home.html](http://tscband.com/The_Secret_Commonwealth/Home.html) for entertainment.
I would bring Nelson, of course, and the Mumper puppy peeps could have play dates in a special playground of their own every afternoon.
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### Author:  [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/33 "2018-02-06T00:56:56Z")
Worked, came home, sipping some whiskey.
> [@Sahirrnee](#):
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> Happy Moonday!
> I thinnk we should rent a castle in Ireland, or Scotland.
> Preferably haunted, with lots of turrets, towers, and hidden passageways.
And pubs!🙂
> [@peedin](#):
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> Are pets allowed? Not that Ursala Kitteh would go, but I would like a few dogs hanging around looking for skritches. \*\* Nuts\*\*, we aren’t forgetting the vegetarians. What do you want to eat?
Gordie could use a vacation. 😉
**Butters** , of course there’ll be booze.
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### Author:  [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/34 "2018-02-06T03:04:55Z")
> [@swampbear](#):
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> **Doggio** sadly no, but I did have my first beer at the tender age of fourteen at Earl’s beer joint in large and in charge [Franklin, Jawja](http://franklingeorgia.com/). Alas Earl’s is no longer there.
Be honest ------- Georgia ordered it closed just to keep me north of Atlanta, didn’t they. 😃
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### Author:  [@betterlifethroughchemistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/betterlifethroughchemistry)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/35 "2018-02-06T03:39:47Z")
As to where, I’ll go if it’s warm, sunny and fun wet, so a cruise or any beautiful beach would suffice…supposed to have a up to a foot of snow on Wednesday, so the sooner we can finalize the plans and get on the plane, the better…
As to vittles, as Artie Donovan used to say, I’m a light eater, as soon as it gets light, I start eating, so variety is my suggestion…fresh seafood, fresh sushi/sashimi, filet mignon, awesome Carolina BBQ (sorry, family has a house on the OBX, so I’m partial)…breakfast choices should include biscuits and sausage gravy…
And, as others have pointed out, plenty o’ booze…
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### Author:  [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2018, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/36 "2018-02-06T11:08:37Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to work. Hockey after work. And it’s Gordie’s 12ish Birthday today.
> [@betterlifethroughchemistry](#):
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> awesome Carolina BBQ (sorry, family has a house on the OBX, so I’m partial)
Eastern or Western sauce?
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### Author:  [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2018, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/37 "2018-02-06T11:22:12Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. _YAWN_ ‘Tis 40 Amurrkin out and partly cloudy (OK, dark) out with a predicted high of 75 and mostly N.O.S. for the day. Rain is supposed to move in over night. We shall see. Today I shall take care of laundry and we shall sup upon chikin wings from the Pubic Sto’ (OYKW has a gnawin’ and a cravin’ so he will order and pick 'em up) and whatever side matter I decide upon. If’n it really does warm up like TWPTB say, I shall open da cave windows this afternoon. Fresh air!
**Ruble** Franklin and greater Heard County is (are?) a really weird place. The place gave us such characters as [Mayhaley Lancaster](http://www.cranksmytractor.com/2010/10/memories-of-mayhayley.html) and the major industry was and possibly still is moonshinin’.
Happy Birthday Gordie!
Now I need more caffeine and rumbly tummy wants to be fed. Then, well, laundry awaits! Rah.
Happy Tuesday Y’all!
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### Author:  [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2018, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/38 "2018-02-06T11:24:55Z")
Here’s a bit of free advice from me to you. Don’t read a compelling mystery right before bed. Especially one that you can’t put down till you finish… I finished around 11:20. I was so wired after reading that it took nearly an hour for me to fall asleep. I woke at least twice after that before my alarm went off. All told, I \*may \*have had 4 hours of sleep.
I’S TAHRED!!!
Yeah, yeah, Happy Tuesday. 😛
PS - our Occasion must include hammocks. Mandatory. NOW! _\_
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### Author:  [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/39 "2018-02-06T13:30:17Z")
Happy Toosday!
It’s 27 degrees outside and supposed to get up to 37.
There is still snow on the ground and truck.
The forecast has changed a bit, it was supposed to be warmer on Wednesday and Thorsday, now it’s predicted for the weekend.
It’s supposed to snow again on Wednesday,
Wimp that I am, I want to schedule the test and grocery run for the warmer days.
I woke up at 6 this morning, aand I actually slept through the night.
I changed my irk hours to start a little later since I’ve been having so much trouble sleeping at night and then getting up in the morning. Today is the day I get to sleep in until 8, so of course I woke up too early.
I agree that hammocks are mandatory.
And pubs, and catapults, and cannons, and yes **Spidey** , I do own a (very small) cauldron.
Nothing special on the agenda today. A little laundry, a lot of irk. I want to move some stuff around in the kitchen but I’ll need Sah-son’s help with that.
I need to get started on my taxes so I can fill out the FAFSA, which is due by March 1. We have to request transcripts to be sent as well.
I don’t want to even think about taxes yet. I’m not even sure I have everything I need yet. I just got the health insurance stuff yesterday.
I have to call my mother later to wish her a Happy Birthday.
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### Author:  [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-plan-an-occasion-in-the-mmp/808210/40 "2018-02-06T13:30:17Z")
What book did you read, Mom?
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