# Name That Loon: A Nickname MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [November 18, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164 "2013-11-18T04:31:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/181 "2013-11-23T15:32:34Z")
Back from shoppin’. We survived. YAY! 😃 Actually 'twas not bad at all. We had brekkies at Waffle House and hit the sto’s. We went three places and none of ‘em were real crowded, so we pretty much just grabbe what we went in for, paid and vamoosed. That’s my kinda shoppin’. Now, I shall iron. Or, in southern speak, ahrn. Ick! Must do it however. ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/182 "2013-11-23T15:46:44Z")
The Pajama Cardinalfish is alive and well after a week, so we shall buy [some more](http://render.fineartamerica.com/images/images-new-artwork/images-medium-5/three-pajama-cardinal-fish-amy-vangsgard.jpg) today. Unfortunately, it is too cold in Georgia to introduce them to Swampy’s cement pond. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2013, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/183 "2013-11-23T15:52:13Z")
Back from breakfast. \*\*FCD \*\*has a fire going in the basement, and I’ll be heading down shortly to play in clay. I just made him a train reservation - he’ll be staying in Ocala after Christmas to take his folks to Duke Med Center so his dad can get some tests and possibly surgery. Depending on the schedule, he’ll take his folks home and take the train here, or he’ll end up staying longer, at which point I’ll change his reservation. We shall see. In any case, he’s set for now. Yep, it’s exciting here. ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/184 "2013-11-23T15:58:34Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > The Pajama Cardinalfish is alive and well after a week, so we shall buy [some more](http://render.fineartamerica.com/images/images-new-artwork/images-medium-5/three-pajama-cardinal-fish-amy-vangsgard.jpg) today. > Unfortunately, it is too cold in Georgia to introduce them to Swampy’s cement pond. ☹ AIUI a Great White SHARK would do fine in a Jawja winter ::need to scale up SHARK launcher:: **Jim** ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/185 "2013-11-23T16:02:22Z")
It’s the end of the year. I need to make money. So why do I feel so lazy? ---
**Author:** ![TheFaerie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@TheFaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheFaerie)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/186 "2013-11-23T16:14:25Z")
Morning. Caffeine is starting to kick in. I’m going to hit the local metaphysical fair where a bunch of my friends are vending and/or speaking; then to the local yarn place to sign up for the knitting retreat in February; then a little Yule shopping at another friend’s store. TheElf’s show went well. It’s always fun to hang out with friends and listen to them play. Have a great day 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:** [November 23, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/187 "2013-11-23T16:20:31Z")
A pool full of clown fishies would be skeerier than a great white shark. :eek: I forgot to tell y’all we settled on a monster truck. We saw it and went “COOL!” at the same time, so we knew that was the truck. 😃 ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/188 "2013-11-23T16:45:19Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > It’s The Day of The Doctor > > That’s for rosie, and any other Whovians in the MMP.😃 I’m going to find and watch the Very First Episode tonight to celebrate. My dad has it on DVD, but he’s two hours away and the internet is right here. I’m pretty sure it’s on YouTube somewhere. I fail to see what’s so freaky about the pajamafish. They’re kind of pretty in a neon-glow way. Toy monster trucks are cool, **swampy**. Toy dump trucks are even cooler. Speaking of toys, we’re having a toy drive for a local charity at irk. The box has been in place all month. To date there is **one (1)** toy in it: a knockoff Monsters High Goth doll that I got last week at the Dolla Sto. :smack: People, really? ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/189 "2013-11-23T18:37:04Z")
Hello, all! Happy Who-Day! I’ve been crazy busy this week and have been reading as best I can, but I’m not completely caught up. I say go for it, **Drae**! Glad the mono symptoms seem to be lightening up, **Sticky**. Have been to park to plan holiday decorations (yay!) and am now hanging out, half-watching the MSU-Northwestern football game. Hugs all. GT ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2013, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/190 "2013-11-23T18:54:38Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > I forgot to tell y’all we settled on a monster truck. We saw it and went “COOL!” at the same time, so we knew that was the truck. 😃 Monster truck? Seriously?? :rolleyes: **swampy** , I am disappoint! 😛 Taking a break from clay. I threw 5 penguin bodies and 3 more pieces that \*\*FCD \*\*will airbrush when they’re fired. I need to cut out penguin wings and feet and tails and beaks, plus a snout and ears so \*\*FCD \*\*can make a hog pot. I’ll probably throw a few more small pieces, just because. The cold front is moving thru - the temp has dropped 6° since I woke up. Stoopit cold. I need chocolate. The love offerings have been mighty skimpy of late… Just sayin’… ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/191 "2013-11-23T19:15:43Z")
as if mice were not bad enough it seems we have a rabid raccoon in the neighborhood. Sah-son came in to tell me that we should not let Sah-dog out by himself for a while. He’d never go after the raccoon but that doesn’t mean the raccoon wouldn’t come after him. One of the neighbors dogs had to be put down after a run in with the raccoon. I’m not sure how people know it’s rabid, although the girl next door said they found it in their yard. That it was hiding under her mother’s chair while her mother was still sitting in it is cause for concern I think. ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/192 "2013-11-23T19:16:49Z")
It’s a monster truck that makes all kinds of neat sounds. I want one! 😃 I has ahrned. Go Me! Right now OYKW is havin’ a nappy poo. Around three or so Ima fry up some chikin tenders. I shall also cook up some rice, make some gravy, heat up the leftover peas from last night and bake up some frozen bizkits. We shall have an earlyish dindin that will be nummy. As for Turkey Day, OYKW will take off Wednesday to the wilds of West Alabammy for a couple of days. I shall host a TDay gatherin’ here at da cave for eight of us who hang around for the day. I’m bakin’ the turkey and makin’ the gravy and dressin’. May also cook up some collards. Who knows. Others shall bring sides, munchies and desserts. Then Firday afternoon I’ll had up to Ye Olde Hometowne where family shall gather on Sattidy at mom’s for another Turkey Day meal. Am I a bad person to be thinkin’ I’ll be glad when the next four weeks are all over? No holiday spirit or mood whatsoever here. ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/193 "2013-11-23T19:16:58Z")
**Moooom** , I’ll save you a slice of my Terry’s chocolate orange that I got on sale today for a very good price. Or, as **swampy** might say, I swiped Terry’s orange. 😉 ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/194 "2013-11-23T19:21:47Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > A pool full of clown fishies would be skeerier than a great white shark. :eek: See, Jim? Psyco mi logik al warefare! ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/195 "2013-11-23T19:50:00Z")
well that was quick raccoon was tracked down and eliminated. ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/196 "2013-11-23T20:53:10Z")
Poor raccoon. ☹ It is time to begin calling/texting/emailing/Facebook messaging Rosie to distract her from the Doctor marathon on whatever it is. Ask her things such as, “What time is it?”, “Did you know Doctor Who is on?”, “Are bacon cheesburgers Kosher?” 🙂 ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/197 "2013-11-23T20:57:29Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > It is time to begin calling/texting/emailing/Facebook messaging Rosie to distract her from the Doctor marathon on whatever it is. > Ask her things such as, “What time is it?”, “Did you know Doctor Who is on?”, “Are bacon cheesburgers Kosher?” > > 🙂 We will hunt you down and EXTERMINATE! you. ---
**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:** [November 23, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/198 "2013-11-23T21:13:16Z")
Early dindin has been et. Yes, we et at geezer time. 'Twas a late **N.O.L.** /early dindin thing. **Midget** swipin’ Terry’s chawklit ernge. HEE! I have a confession to make. I shall spoiler it so as not to upset the oh so delicate and dainty natures of Mumpers such as **Rosie** , **doggio** , **Spaz** and other Whovian types. I am not a Doctor Who fan. Matter of fact I’ve never even sat through an entire episode because I find it tedious and boring. If’n you look and feel faint, it’s your fault. I spoilered it. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/199 "2013-11-23T21:47:48Z")
**swampy** , if you even attempted to watch an episode, you’re ahead of me. I am not interested in the least. Done claying for the day. I threw 4 more pots. Two are going to become monsters. The other two have been altered from round just because - one is now square-ish and the other has a fluted edge - I only did 6 flutes, but I think I may do 6 more when I go down and turn off the fan. Tomorrow, I’ll add wings and snouts and fangs and assorted other decorations to my pots. I’d love to run the kiln next weekend… Meanwhile, I cleaned my wheel, tray, and wedging table - they were all pretty gross but now they’re clean. Go me! 😃 We had hamburgers for a late lunch, so I dunno what we’ll do for supper - probably just graze. Which is fine - I don’t feel like cooking. I’s tahred! \*\*sari \*\*- glad the raccoon has been dispatched! A rabid animal is among the few I would kill. Such a creature deserves to die, for its own good and the good of the rest of the world. So yay! \*\*Midget \*\*- I don’t see any chocolate around here. It’s not nice to tease **FairyChatMom**!!! _\_ I know a few of you know what that refers to. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164/200 "2013-11-23T22:01:13Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > I have a confession to make. I shall spoiler it so as not to upset the oh so delicate and dainty natures of Mumpers such as **Rosie** , **doggio** , **Spaz** and other Whovian types. > > I am not a Doctor Who fan. Matter of fact I’ve never even sat through an entire episode because I find it tedious and boring. > > If’n you look and feel faint, it’s your fault. I spoilered it. 😛 _:: points sonic at **swampy** and pushes buttons ::_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-loon-a-nickname-mmp/674164.md?page=11)