# Mmp! Mmp! Mmp! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [May 18, 2015, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297 "2015-05-18T09:27:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/261 "2015-05-24T14:56:10Z")
\*\*FCD \*\*wants to take the monster. I swear, it seems like all the stuff I make that will likely sell, he wants. The man drives me crazy!!! I just finished dead-heading my iris (tho a few are still blooming) and pulling some weeds. I also hacked down a tree on the hill that refuses to die. I cut it back every year, and every year it comes back. Stoopit tree… Having a cold drink to cool down. I need to clean the smoker. ick. Looking for reasons not to do it, but I’m running out of easy chores. Stoopit smoker. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/262 "2015-05-24T15:27:07Z")
And to think, I used my smoker Firday and Firday evenin’ it was all sparkly clean. 😛 I just took a load of laundry out of the dryer, put another in, and put a load in the washer. I’m wild when left unsupervised! ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/263 "2015-05-24T15:33:01Z")
No surprise I fell back asleep this morning. It’s a beautiful day outside, so I sat out there with the dog for a bit. The last load of wash is in the washer, when it’s done I can move the washer away from the sink and back across the room out of the way. Then I can run the dishwasher. Or for all I know I can run them both at the same time. In my mother’s house we can only do one water intensive chore at a time. It was a surprise when we went to visit my grandmother and you could take a shower while the washer was running. I was going to get the trash ready to go out but there probably is no trash pickup tomorrow. Too bad because this is one week we have a lot. I’m going to have to look it up to see if they will pick up on Toosday. Sorry \*\*Doggio \*\* I’d never curse you. I’m still annoyed at the dog for peeing on his blanket and that he thinks every time he moves he deserves a treat. He’s spoiled, very spoiled. Cool stuff **FCM**. I wish I had your talent. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/264 "2015-05-24T16:12:59Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > And to think, I used my smoker Firday and Firday evenin’ it was all sparkly clean. 😛 You may just hush your mouth, sassy-britches! 😛 ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/265 "2015-05-24T16:15:03Z")
N.O.L. is ready. Ok, leftovers from yestiddy, but still I had to take it out of the fridge and nukulate it so that’s work. Also, I trimmed my toenails. I’m wild when I’m alone. Wild, I say! ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/266 "2015-05-24T16:29:43Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > Also, I trimmed my toenails. Thanks for sharing. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/267 "2015-05-24T16:52:53Z")
I’m pipe-dreaming about owning more instruments. I should set more realistic goals. ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/268 "2015-05-24T17:33:29Z")
Can I get a smack upside the head? I need to stop feeling guilty for having a good life. I have a friend who is on the edge of being homeless and I keep thinking I have two extra bedrooms. He is a very high energy person who would drive me nuts, and he has a 5 year old son, double nuts. My niece is going to be homeless in a few months. I have two extra bedrooms and an attic. She would drive me even more nuts with four boys ages 2, 4, 9 and 11. We like the quiet here, Sah-son would kill me. I need to be smacked into reality. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/269 "2015-05-24T17:40:03Z")
In spite of Smokey, I lolligagged in bad until 1pm, Law & Order reruns playing quietly on the TV. The Cat, however, did all she could to coax me out of bed short of gabbing me by the leg and pulling. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/270 "2015-05-24T17:42:01Z")
**sari** if they are more than you can handle, then that’s reason enough not to offer. However if you should offer to let either one move in, make it for a very specific period of time and stick to that. Tough to do, I know, but you have a right to a life as well. Takin’ a break from the cee-mint pond. I need some a/c for a bit. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/271 "2015-05-24T17:49:27Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Thanks for sharing. > :rolleyes: At least he didn’t make them into a sculpture and post pics… :eek: A guy is here right now looking at the bike. He took it for a test drive. Fingers crossed… ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/272 "2015-05-24T17:54:24Z")
They would drive me crazy **Swampy**. I know I won’t offer but I feel bad if I don’t. I also know that if I say only for x number of days, weeks, whatever, it won’t work. There will always be some excuse not to leave. Better to not even open the door. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/273 "2015-05-24T18:26:57Z")
\*\*sari \*\*- sometimes you just can’t be nice. We took in my BIL one time - what a horrific mistake that was!! There are limits to nice. \*\*swampy \*\*- you’ll be pleased to know that my smoker is now clean. My hands are all prune-y. What a fun job! ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/274 "2015-05-24T18:40:42Z")
**FCM** I luv the penguins! And the piggies! And the monster! And you’ll have to let me know if the dog bowls actually work to slow down fast eaters. I have a Newfie - I’m fairly certain he actually just inhales his food. He’s usually done while I’m still pouring food in his buddy’s bowl. I have a rousing day of Costco shopping planned. 😛 ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/275 "2015-05-24T19:02:11Z")
OMG!!! The guy who came to look at the bike just left. He arrived driving a Mercedes (that becomes significant.) He did a test drive, he asked \*\*FCD \*\*all kinds of questions for more than an hour. He offered $1000 less than we’re asking (which is almost $4K below retail) and he wants us to get it inspected and pay for any repairs it might need. It’s a 2004 - what are the chances that something will need to be done?? He’s not willing to bargain - pleading poverty. See above about driving a Mercedes. And he lives in Silver Springs - that’s a DC suburb. We couldn’t afford to live there!! Anyway, he’s gone and if he calls, I told \*\*FCD \*\*to tell him we had a higher offer with no strings attached. We’ll see how much he wants the bike. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/276 "2015-05-24T19:04:37Z")
\*\*sunny \*\*- our daughter has a pug who inhales his food. She’d asked me to make her a bowl to slow him down. I looked on line and saw how they were done, then made a couple. We’ll use one for Higgs, too - that little vacuum snarfs her food down way too fast. Glad you like my critters. The piggies are fun to make, but the monsters are a real blast - I can go wild! ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/277 "2015-05-24T19:50:28Z")
I have a friend who likes monster-themed things. My dad and sister and I went to the grocery store and bought groceries, and I’m doing some work on music arrangements. So it hasn’t been an exciting day, but it’s been a productive one. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/278 "2015-05-24T19:53:16Z")
Cee-mint pond is over for da bear. OYKW is still out there. I made him slather on some sunblock before I came on inside. I’m sure he’ll be in shortly however. It’s beginnin’ to cloud over so I’m hopin’ some rain will move on in durin’ the night. **MOOOOOOM** I’m glad to know your smoker is now all squeaky clean. **sari** not offerin’ is the best thing. I’m sure they can make some kind of arrangements for themselves. After all, they are grownups. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/279 "2015-05-24T20:44:42Z")
One more (and hopefully last!) phone extension is run. I think that puts a phone in every room except the master bathroom, which we generally use only for showers. Just don’t know what to do about kids playing with phones. I guess if they come back, I’ll either need to shut off the phone system entirely or figure out how to require “Dial 9 for outside line” on all extensions. One good thing came about running that last line is that it was the only extension that involved going into the attic. When I was up there, I found the main heating/air conditioning duct had separated so we were merrily air conditioning the attic. I don’t even want to think about how much money has leaked away up there. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297/280 "2015-05-24T20:48:51Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > **MOOOOOOM** I’m glad to know your smoker is now all squeaky clean. Not only clean, but I just reassembled it. Ready for the next batch of whatever. I want to do a turkey, but there haven’t been any in my preferred stores. I should try some others. Or I’ll just get a couple of chickens. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297.md?page=13) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmp-mmp/720297.md?page=15)