# Love is in the air - or is that smog? A Valentine's MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [February 13, 2017, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748 "2017-02-13T11:34:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**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:** [February 16, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/121 "2017-02-16T20:40:26Z")
I am waitin’ upon OYKW to show up before I start dindin. The shrimpies are steamed and peeled (thank you Pubic Sto’!), and the sides won’t take long. Ima bake N.O.T. in the convection oven and steam up some frozen veggies, broccoli, cauliflower (which I tolerate in small helpin’s) and carrots. Should be nummy. For now, however chillage ensues. I tidied up the linen closets this afternoon and now have more of a handle where stuff is. Go Me! **Butters** so sad about the suicide. ☹ ---
**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:** [February 16, 2017, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/122 "2017-02-16T20:42:46Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Hardly anyone touched the trail mix I brought, so it’s going home with me. Forgive me for being repetitive, but, bacteria. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/123 "2017-02-16T21:16:04Z")
We hates bacteria, my precious! And viruses too. Nasty little [del]hobbittses[/del] vectors. Well, it probably wasn’t norovirus, 'cause iffen it was it should be gone by now, and this bitch is just hanging on. Nevertheless, Ima hafta go out in public and run some errands. I’ll try not to breathe on anybody, unless a trumper goes by. Suicide is always sad. **Lights** , I don’t remember you and you prolly never heard of me, but welcome. I’m gonna go take a shower. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2017, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/124 "2017-02-16T21:32:41Z")
Bacteria is everywhere. Germaphobes just make them stronger. I’m not going to lick a handrail in a bus station, and I’m not going to fret about every possible case of germies in normal life. And the trail mix is quite tasty. So 😛 ---
**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:** [February 16, 2017, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/125 "2017-02-16T22:16:49Z")
{{ **Butters** }} We had to a Day Without Immigrants at irk today–none of the sheetrockers showed up. I understand the point they’re making and I agree with it, but I also have a low tolerance for people who don’t a) show up to work and b) don’t tell people they’re not showing up to work. There are ways to make your point without being an asshole about it. :mad: But then I came home and Samantha was a sweet kitty, so :). ---
**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:** [February 16, 2017, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/126 "2017-02-16T22:57:23Z")
Dindin has been ingested. Chill mode ensues. There is chawklit to be eaten. All is well. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2017, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/127 "2017-02-16T23:57:00Z")
Well, the garbage truck didn’t show up until 1:30PM, so putting the trash out last night worked, in an odd sort of way. Kitchen is clean, car oil-lube has been scheduled, and I received my once-a-year porn magazine (Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue). **Butters,** I remember the US Army had us (civilians and soldiers) attend suicide prevention training every year…I am sorry to hear that someone got to the point that they thought it was the only solution… **Sari,** Cool this week in N. Ali-bama, but highs should be near 70F next week, if the forecast is right (flip a coin). {{{ **Red** }}}. I don’t have constant back pain, but especially if I sit to long without a back-rest, it lets me know about it when I stand up. take care. ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/128 "2017-02-17T00:08:25Z")
**metal mouse** , the pain is usually controllable, but the combo of cold and damp tends to aggrevate it. The bathroom is clean, the place is dusted and a load of towels is in the dryer. Tonight is breakfast for supper (a spinach and mushroom omelet, bacon and toast for the curious). After cleanup, I’ll make next week’s menu and the grocery list, then chill. ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/129 "2017-02-17T00:21:42Z")
Worked truck day, had to dodge a ladder on the Beltline on the way home.:dubious: Today is my Firday. Drinking [Bitter Unicorn Tears](https://untappd.com/b/deep-river-brewing-company-bitter-unicorn-tears/634583) and watching hockey. My kind of Thursday. > [@lightingtool](#): > > Hey all. It’s probably been around 7 years since I’ve posted here, but it’s good to see some familiar names in the ol’ MMP. In true MMP fashion I have nothing exciting to add, just saying howdy. > > Haven’t been on a message board at all since I stopped posting here for various reasons back in (forever ago) but I figured it’s worth stopping in and trying again. Hope everybody’s doing great! **Tool!** : tacklehug : > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Forgive me for being repetitive, but, bacteria. Don’t be a hater, bacteria is the only culture you have.😛 > [@Catamount](#): > > But then I came home and Samantha was a sweet kitty, so :). Alex Catt loves me. Which is odd, because she’s roommie’s cat. [Mrs. Slocum]I can’t help it if I’m a pussy magnet.[/Mrs. Slocum] **Butters** , that sucks.☹ **swampy** , “come out and play”? Reminds me of [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwwY9y6O3hw)😃 ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/130 "2017-02-17T00:45:24Z")
**doggio** you’re sayin’ bacteria is the only culture **flytrap** has reminds me of sayin’ folks from south Alabammy have a UCLA education, Un-Cultured Lower Alabammy. 😃 ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/131 "2017-02-17T01:10:50Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > **swampy** , “come out and play”? Reminds me of [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwwY9y6O3hw)😃 I really thought that link was going to go [here](https://youtu.be/eFwkv14u3b4). \m/ ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/132 "2017-02-17T01:24:01Z")
> [@Catamount](#): > > I really thought that link was going to go [here](https://youtu.be/eFwkv14u3b4). > > \m/ \m/–\m/ ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/133 "2017-02-17T01:31:33Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Worked truck day, had to dodge a ladder on the Beltline on the way home.:dubious: Wait, what? Expound, please. ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/134 "2017-02-17T01:37:22Z")
Afghan (more like a lap robe) is finished. Tomorrow I’ll dig out more yarn and make something else. Meanwhile, day is done and I’s tahred. I may sleep with Mel. ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/135 "2017-02-17T01:49:07Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > **doggio** you’re sayin’ bacteria is the only culture **flytrap** has reminds me of sayin’ folks from south Alabammy have a UCLA education, Un-Cultured Lower Alabammy. 😃 My Doctorate is from MIT, dummy! Milton’s Institute of Taxidermy. ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/136 "2017-02-17T02:09:30Z")
Dinner was sausage and peppers and quite good. Weather starts to warm again tomorrow. > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > My Doctorate is from MIT, dummy! > Milton’s Institute of Taxidermy. Ah, stuff it! 😛 ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/137 "2017-02-17T02:26:05Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > Dinner was sausage and peppers and quite good. Weather starts to warm again tomorrow. > > Ah, stuff it! 😛 If you eat sausage, you are familiar with my work. Sad. ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/138 "2017-02-17T02:31:48Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > If you eat sausage, you are familiar with my work. Sad. So you’re saying your finished product looks nothing like what it originally was? Now \*that’s \* sad! ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/139 "2017-02-17T03:17:40Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Wait, what? Expound, please. There was a six foot aluminum alder in the middle lane. It was rush hour.:eek: > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > If you eat sausage, you are familiar with my work. Sad. > [@Spiderman](#): > > So you’re saying your finished product looks nothing like what it originally was? Now \*that’s \* sad! As far as taxidermists go ,he’s the wurst. ---
**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:** [February 17, 2017, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748/140 "2017-02-17T04:59:50Z")
Coincidentally, I just taken my annual Suicide Prevention training :(:(. We also get an in person training here as well. Whole life ahead of her. Had she hated the military that much they would have let her out of her contract I think. Just so sad. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-smog-a-valentines-mmp/779748.md?page=8)