# My “Retired and Being a Bum” MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [August 1, 2011, 9:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022 "2011-08-01T09:23:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/141 "2011-08-06T00:05:57Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > is the b-i-l the protagnist’s sister’s husband? or her husband’s brother? If the latter, every woman needs a gay best friend. If the former, well, trouble may ensue. The characters will let you know. I’m in the middle of gender flipping the main character. MC was Dale, now Delia. The spouse, who unfortunately must die to get the story going, was Nadine, now Nathan. Nadine’s brother, Leonard, was one of Dale’s closest friends, and quite a ladies man (in the best ways). I’m trying to figure if it’s awkward or fine for Leonard to be Delia’s good friend as is. In any case, Delia will have at least one bi friend, but that’s a bit down the way. (She also works with a lot of men on an equal level, and one or more of them could be gay.) I thought about making Delia gay, but thought that might be a bad idea considering I’m not and I don’t want to unintentionally write something that’s unrealistic at best and full of wtfery and headsmacking at worse. (The fact that there is a son involved was not a factor though). ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/142 "2011-08-06T02:40:32Z")
I’ve been drinking a bit, so this is the obligatory drknen psot - but… “wtfery” is an awesome expression. I will be stealing this and using it forever. And for those of you who haven’t seen it - “Burlesque” is a very good movie. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/143 "2011-08-06T02:42:41Z")
Sounds like an interesting story, **STG**. Long day. Did some clean-up when I got home, then vegged, then walked. Read, but retained almost zero. Will come back with something more coherent tomorrow. Time for bed, I think. Hugs. GT ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/144 "2011-08-06T03:02:55Z")
I’m freeeeeeeee!!! Hallelujah!!! I’m free! For two weeks anyway. We’ve just returned from watching Planet of the Apes. It wasn’t bad, but there will be a sequel. The ending was obviously set up that way. I like that expression as well, rebo, and shall be stealing it too. It’s perfect for many situations at my office. FCM, do you have a Home Despot in your area? Maybe you could check there. ---
**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 6, 2011, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/145 "2011-08-06T05:21:08Z")
Yeah, I rather liked the Ridgid brand tool boxes last time I looked at them at Home Despot, but I have a 6-foot tall stack of cheapo Sears tool boxes already, so I’m not eligible. (Anybody who doesn’t know what that means has never been married.) Another random question: last week, somebody, I think it might have been **Gotti** , posted a picture of some rather impressive cutlery. I’d like to know who made it and where it might be obtained. I remember nothing else from that week or this, so **Rosie** ’s sig to all, and to all a good night. ---
**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 6, 2011, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/146 "2011-08-06T10:30:58Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’ _YAWN_ 'Tis 77 Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 97 and a heat advisory. It must be August! Anywho, it sounds like good pool type weather. _ **KERSPLASH** _ 😃 **MOOOOOOM** it looks like all the forces of the universe have conspired against y’all re the toolbox. The forces of the universe do the weirdest things sometimes! I’m with **Taters** on the Home Despot (AKA Homo Depot) idea. Mayhaps they’d be willin’ to sell. Sears advertisin’ sump’n and in effect sayin’ “we’ll sell to anybody but YOU” is just bizarre. Plus apparently the toolboxes at Lowe’s are magical and just appear at will. Yay for vacation **Taters**! Enjoy! Ok, off to seek more caffiene and to feed rumbly tummy. Happy Satiddy Y’all! ---
**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 6, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/147 "2011-08-06T13:37:22Z")
Did I killded the MMP? :eek: Smoker is all cleanded up and all the necessities for a day of pool chillin’ are out at the pool. It’s already HAWT out too! ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/148 "2011-08-06T14:09:03Z")
Good mornin’ folks. I’m up and have been for a bit. We have clouds but they are supposed to burn off a little later. I hope they do. How was Cinderella,\*\* lieu\*\*? We don’t have any big plans; chores around the house, I think. Tomorrow we’re going to some friends for a BBQ. ---
**Author:** ![tarragon918](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@tarragon918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tarragon918)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/149 "2011-08-06T15:04:15Z")
Good morning all! Well, it is still morning here in ABQ. 🙂 I’ve been a bit quiet recently - it’s not that I haven’t been reading posts, etc., just haven’t felt talkative, so to speak. I’ve always been more of a “lurker” than a poster, I guess. At any rate, we’ve been out and about this past week. Our most recent expedition was to the motor vehicle division–I needed a new non-driver’s ID because my Maryland one expires on 8/11. It wasn’t too bad - we were out of there by 10 AM! Today, we’re headed out to the nearest Jo-Ann’s (it’s a craft and fabrics store, for those who don’t know :)) today - I need some more yarns and I -might- try my hand with another craft. Next week, I’m going to take a look at one of the indoor pools that is close to me - somewhere I can go when the weather gets cooler to get my water walking exercise. I’m also going to see how to get to one of the community centers near me - they have a lot of classes and I’m hoping to find either a ceramics class or (hopefully) a pottery making class that I can take. And hoping it won’t be too expensive! LOL I know–the materials are costly, but we’ll see what happens. Hope everyone has a great weekend! ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/150 "2011-08-06T16:04:57Z")
I took the dogs out early this morning, and came back to a breakfasty-smelling house! Mr Rebo made snausages and French toast. Yum! I have stripped the bed and started washing the sheets. Lots of laundry left to do. Mr Rebo has gone to Sam’s Club for paper products. We’re going to go see a movie this afternoon I think. Cowboys and Aliens! Yee-haw! Happy Saturday, Mumpers! ---
**Author:** ![Bri2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/48db29/32.png) [@Bri2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bri2k)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/151 "2011-08-06T16:25:15Z")
No the MMP is still alive & well, **swampy**. Unfortunately, I’ve been doing that not-sleeping thing lately. Today’s gonna be a wash as I try to catch up on my zzzs. Pleasant dreams, all! Bri2k ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/152 "2011-08-06T18:35:51Z")
I’s makin’ dill pickles, hot peppers, jalapeno peppers, and dilled green beans. The smell of hot vinegar ran VWife out of the house. Also took VunderKind to go shopping for squid today. We’re feeding the crabs tonight. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/153 "2011-08-06T18:37:12Z")
[QUOTE=Bumbazine] Another random question: last week, somebody, I think it might have been **Gotti** , posted a picture of some rather impressive cutlery. I’d like to know who made it and where it might be obtained. [/QUOTE] [Was it a small collection of swords?](http://passwordmuseum.com/swords.jpg) If so, those are from [Starfire Swords](http://www.starfireswords.com/info/home.php). They’re made in the US and are a well-respected brand of theatrical weapons that are built to be used, not just displayed. Fortunately, the blades are better than the website. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/154 "2011-08-06T19:22:18Z")
Hey, **tarra** - is there really a high percentage of federally protected witnesses in ABQ? Because if In Plain Sight is to be believed, they _all_ end 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:** [August 6, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/155 "2011-08-06T19:22:39Z")
Hi, all! Taking a break from sheet-rockin’!! We’ve got all the big pieces up and we’re taking a break before fitting in the little patches. We’ve been at it since 8-ish this morning, with a lunch break at Bert’s, so we’re pretty well pooped. I’m almost hoping \*\*FCD \*\*wants to call it quits. Stoopit Taz woke me up at 3, and I never got fully back to sleep after that. Forgot to mention - we finally got our passport photos done yesterday - and fine mug shots they are! So the applications should be submitted this week. We should have them well before our January departure. 😃 We did stop at Home Depot, but \*\*FCD \*\*didn’t like the tool boxes they had. He’s thinking about building his own. I’m staying out of it… I need to call the guy who did my retirement calculations - I think he made a mistake, but I need to talk to him and find out for sure. I did get the big package with all the assorted paperwork, including, finally, the calculation of my monthly income. Definitely a big bite our of our budget, but the incentive money and leave sellback wiped out 2 big bills, so theoretically, we won’t notice the difference. Theoretically. I sure hope this was the right decision… ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/156 "2011-08-06T19:35:38Z")
[please vote 5 burgers kthxbai](http://cheezburger.com/View/5056696576) 😃 ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/157 "2011-08-06T20:29:49Z")
Picklin’ is done. I’s tahred… Next weekend, I make salsa. ---
**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 6, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/158 "2011-08-06T21:55:57Z")
Sheetrockin’ is done - I bet I’s tahreder than **BBBobbio**! 😛 Plus I kicked the bottom frame of the shower door when I was getting in the shower and tore my big toe open - what a bloody mess! Luckily, \*\*FCD \*\*was within yelling distance, so he was standing by with a bandage and stuff to keep me from bleeding all over the place. Now my toe is throbbing. Stoopit shower door frame. ☹ Daughter called - she’s in Orlando, and tomorrow, she’ll go to Ocala and hang with her grandparents for the day. Her vacation is winding down. After I finish reading my usual online stuff, I’m assuming the knitting position for the night. And the stoopit cats will be locked out tonight so I can sleep. Retirement is kicking my butt! ---
**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 6, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/159 "2011-08-06T23:47:45Z")
[Ogbligatroy durkene psot] Burgers good! **N.O.T.** sallit good! Corn on the cob good! Watermelon good! Beerverages exceptionally good! 😃 [/Ogbligatroy durkene psot] Addendum: Tiramisu flavored ice cream is teh nummy num! ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2011, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022/160 "2011-08-07T00:36:00Z")
Heh, **rosie** ; I’ve been thinking the same thing about ABQ. Also, I voted. **FCM** , your retirement is making _me_ tired. 😃 Yes, how _was_ Cinderella? Alternated between doing stuff and vegging all day. Went to the farmer’s market, but was too late to get eggs. Got corn, zucchini, cucumbers, peaches and leeks, though. Also went to Whole Foods (they carry reasonably local eggs) and have been supervising brother’s weeding in the garden. (Yay! I totally didn’t feel like weeding, but he did. Things look much better, I have to say.) Also napped. There was more, but I’m still kinda foggy from the last nap. Hugs. GT [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-retired-and-being-a-bum-mmp/591022.md?page=9)