# MMP - a generally crappy Monday **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [March 1, 2010, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815 "2010-03-01T03:30:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![taxi78cab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@taxi78cab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taxi78cab)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/101 "2010-03-02T14:48:17Z")
That’s hilarious **Soapy**. And good luck on tenure. I forgot to say that yesterday. Drives like that are not a good start to the day, are they **bobbio**? Nothing like getting to work with your blood pressure already sky high. Yay for the laptop, **Nava**! Is it working well now? Cool necklace and paperweight, **sticky**. The dog story reminded me of the assistance-dogs-in-training that they showed on the local news this morning. One of them was learning to take off a woman’s socks. It was really funny watching the dog tug the sock off her foot. I don’t know how you start that training without getting your foot chomped a few times though! I got my girl scout cookies today! Yay! ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/102 "2010-03-02T14:56:57Z")
I think it would tickle, too! ---
**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 2, 2010, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/103 "2010-03-02T15:25:57Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > My husband just got a new cell number. I sent him a loving text. To the wrong number. I am so embarassed. But look at the bright side - you may have given some office somewhere something to talk about! > [@Wallflower](#): > > I had my annual poke 'n prod today for the first time in 4 years. turns out I have diabetes type 2. I will be starting on metformin and testing 4x day. I’ve been through this with other family members, so I know what to do and what to expect. It’s not the end of the world by any means, just a PITA. Like the old commercials said - treat it for life and you’ll be fine. Hugs to everyone needed or not ------- I’m just in a real tactile mood today. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/104 "2010-03-02T15:40:39Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > Hugs to everyone needed or not ------- I’m just in a real tactile mood today. I read that as “I’m just in a real _tactical_ mood today…” and wondered if I needed to duck. Today’s commute as well as the bombs and booby traps class over the weekend have left me quite paranoid. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/105 "2010-03-02T16:08:54Z")
**Soapy** - isn’t that the Travelocity Spokesgnome? ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/106 "2010-03-02T16:38:53Z")
A few flakes have drifted past the windows, and people have started to spaz out. IT’S SNOWING! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! Oy… Two people have already scurried off to get home before the snow gets worse. More likely, the snow will melt before they get home as it’s a few degrees above freezing, so anything that lands is not going to last long. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/107 "2010-03-02T16:40:45Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > **Soapy** - isn’t that the Travelocity Spokesgnome? Or was… ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/108 "2010-03-02T16:51:42Z")
Is that one of the gnomes from **chowder** ’s neighbor’s garden, **Soapy**? The laptop is working well now. I’m so happ-peeeee! ---
**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 2, 2010, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/109 "2010-03-02T16:55:52Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > I read that as “I’m just in a real _tactical_ mood today…” and wondered if I needed to duck. > > Today’s commute as well as the bombs and booby traps class over the weekend have left me quite paranoid. Sort of like “assault with a friendly weapon”? Now you got ME doing it! :smack: ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/110 "2010-03-02T17:41:56Z")
Someone cheated on the test I gave today. I am filled with grrrrr. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/111 "2010-03-02T17:57:02Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > Someone cheated on the test I gave today. I am filled with grrrrr. Are you now in a tactical mood? ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/112 "2010-03-02T18:16:46Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > Are you now in a tactical mood? Tactical AND tactile! Gonna use my bare hands! ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/113 "2010-03-02T18:21:59Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > Tactical AND tactile! Gonna use my bare hands! :eek: ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/114 "2010-03-02T18:44:12Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > :eek: It’s ok, I’m not really going to. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/115 "2010-03-02T18:47:19Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > Tactical AND tactile! Gonna use my bare hands! Remember: Friends help friends. Real Friends help you hide the bodies. ---
**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 2, 2010, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/116 "2010-03-02T19:04:44Z")
Home early today - yay! We had our team lunch, and the team lead bought my mini-chimichangas because of deleting all my work last week… It was a nummy lunch. I’ve got a load of jeans in the washer, and I cleaned some cat hork in the hallway. I think I’ll make some sketty sauce a little later - there’s only 1 meal’s worth left in the freezer. Mostly, I’m just going to enjoy a little solitude. It’s dreary and we might get a little snow. I had 8 or 10 raindrops hit my windshield on the way home, but the worst is supposed to hit overnight. However, with temps above freezing, I’m not to concerned. In other news, um, I got none. Life is boring here. So far. Knock wood. Hugs and gropes all around, since I’ve forgotten exactly who said what, and I’m too lazy to re-read. 😃 You know I love you more than my luggage!! ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/117 "2010-03-02T19:43:38Z")
We used to have a Boxer (Satin, I called her Satan cuz she was Teh Eeeeevil) that was a profligate counter surfer. She’d grab something, then make a beeline for the dog door to get outside into the back yard, which she considered her private turf. One time, I tried to break her by putting something irresistable in the counter surrounded by mousetraps. Snap! Snap! Snap! She came out of the kitchen with a trap hanging from her flew like there was nothing wrong. “Hi Dad, that was tasty.” :smack: We had to guard parmesan cheese with our lives. Her ultimate theft was the day she stole a stick of butter that I had 18" from my left elbow because I was standing right there, baking. Any other heist was done when we were not in the kitchen. Me: “What the hell did you do with the butter?!?” VWife: “I haven’t touched it. :mad:” About that time I heard the door flap, and there was Satan on the back porch, licking her lips. From that time on, I shut the dog door and the door to the back bathroom so she wouldn’t have an escape route. She kept the shenanigans up until she got too sick from cancer to do just about anything. ---
**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 2, 2010, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/118 "2010-03-02T19:49:40Z")
My MIL’s bassett climbed up on the table and ate a 2# pan of fudge. Didn’t affect her in the least. It became a family legend! ---
**Author:** ![howye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9adbd/32.png) [@howye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/howye)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/119 "2010-03-02T20:11:44Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Home early today - yay! We had our team lunch, and the team lead bought my mini-chimichangas because of deleting all my work last week… It was a nummy lunch. Dangit! Now that sounds like a good idea for dinner, or some empanadas or enchiladas. Slated to have sloppy joes, which the better half does a very good job with. Around here is beautiful day, the sky is shade I like to call Ohio winter gray. But there are signs that spring will be sprung anytime. For excitement, somebody was working with the wiring in the conference room next door and blew out the surge protector in my office. Included bangs and sparks and soot marks. Then the responsible department had the stones to not want to replace the protector. I said fine I will just plug the computer into the wall without it. Funny how that got them moving. Not every day your IT department tries to electrocute you. Otherwise a routine day. ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815/120 "2010-03-02T20:36:26Z")
**Rebo** and **Wallf** , sorry you’ve joined the unfun diabetes club. Urgh. Was upstairs napping, and got woken up by someone banging on our front door. Gone when I got downstairs. Didn’t wake Gnat up. Still, Urgh. I think I’m going to put up the sign I was thinking about, saying _Don’t Knock Between 2-3:30_. Our hallway is an echo chamber. No baby yet. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-a-generally-crappy-monday/530815.md?page=7)