# (Old) A Head For The Hills MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [May 22, 2023, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409 "2023-05-22T10:18:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/301 "2023-05-27T16:33:09Z")
> [@pullin](#): > > Last night I dreamed Dolly Parton won the democratic nomination and got pissed at Trump running his mouth during the debates – and she walked across the stage and slapped him so hard he fell down. I need your drugs. ---
**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:** [May 27, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/302 "2023-05-27T17:08:18Z")
A lot of people out again, and Sorting Matt wasn’t feeling well. But we managed. Now it’s the weekend, it’s raining, and I have 6 cases of beer, and a fifth of rum. 🍹 > [@scareyfaerie](#): > > 30-minute extreme spin class “If you 30 minutes of extreme spins, power chug 14 shots of Jose Cuervo on an empty stomach. Class dismissed.” > [@pullin](#): > > . I’m stuck with near-blindness > [@pullin](#): > > I used various power tools (chainsaws and fun stuff!) So your new Mumper nickname is gonna be **Stumpy** , isn’t it? > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > What was she _thinking_?!? “I’m the center-most UberKaren in the Multiverse, and I should get what I want” 🙄 > [@rocking\_chair](#): > > I would run screaming if there were insects. So hearing about the busted case of crickets wouldn’t amuse you? ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/303 "2023-05-27T17:37:27Z")
That would bring on a serious case of formication. I have been sorted, ravenclaw, of course. One bag of clothes to the goodwill bin. Now a lunch break, and the start of the chamber of secrets. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/304 "2023-05-27T17:39:21Z")
> [@Kitten\_Mitten](#): > > I find it hard to believe that anyone of sound rational mind would think it’s a good idea to operate a train with only a driver. I take a train to/from work. I might see a ticket controller about once or twice a month. That’s because it’s a local train, which normally only has a driver. The regional trains also only have a driver. It is the responsibility of the passenger to make sure that they have the correct ticket before boarding. Ticket controls are random and the consequences are expensive. Passengers without the correct ticket will be fined. Dinner was hamburgers - I wanted to use up the last 2 buns from last weekend’s burgers (or was that the weekend before last?). Getting close to tv time - maybe a movie, as it’s Saturday night. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/305 "2023-05-27T18:36:54Z")
Bloody chainsaw. It started right up. Then I had to shut it down to get to more wood. Wouldn’t start. Wore myself out. Called the hardware store. Eventually got it started. Saw that the chain was sagging outside of its track, so I shut it down and adjusted it. Couldn’t get it started after that. Gave up. The Jeep was full anyway. Got about five minutes of use out of a $40 rental. The guy at the hardware store gave me a refund, which was very nice of him. ---
**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 27, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/306 "2023-05-27T19:35:50Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Idjit THROWS THE PIZZA OUT HER WINDOW and drives off. Well, I guess she showed you!!! 🤣 We’re home. We scrubbed about 3/4 (maybe a bit more) of the outside. Some of it was really gross! And some of it didn’t want to come clean - we’ll try again with some soft-scrub-with-bleach. Pretty much all that’s left is the flybridge and the area around one window. Not sure when we’ll finish, with rain in the forecast for the next 2 days. I think tomorrow we’ll try to get the love seat to MIL. So I need to repair a little hole in the slipcover. Other than that, much chillage for the rest of today. All of a sudden, I’m whipped! ---
**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:** [May 27, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/307 "2023-05-27T20:21:11Z")
> [@Misnomer](#): > > (Life in the fast lane, bay-bee!! 😁 ) But be careful, I hear that slowly makes you lose your mind. (geezer humor) > [@pullin](#): > > Last night I dreamed Dolly Parton won the democratic nomination and got pissed at Trump running his mouth during the debates – and she walked across the stage and slapped him so hard he fell down. I’ll be sad when these prescriptions run out. Reminds me of this scene from the movie _9 to 5_: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRaeKaL1Rhw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRaeKaL1Rhw) > [@dogbutler](#): > > Now it’s the weekend, it’s raining, and I have 6 cases of beer, and a fifth of rum. But is it dark and you’re wearing sunglasses??? DId a little Wal-Mart shopping, went and got two more pair of athletic shoes (I bought size 11.5 yesterday and they are a wee bit to big, so I got 11’s). These were full price but still only $65 for two pairs, so still a bargain. Will probably donate the others to Purple Heart the next time they come around. Then swimming (900 yards), whirlpool (30 minutes) and sauna (25 minutes) to round out my gym time. Thinking about an early Sunday dinner out, the English soccer league ends its season tomorrow with 10 games at 10:30am, so I’ll eat my Sattiday meal watching some of those games. At least that’s the plan. So onward into the afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/308 "2023-05-27T20:25:54Z")
I have finished the sorting. I can see why she said to pile things up into a big pile. When you see everything in one great pile it is a bit stunning. 2 big bags for the goodwill bin. I found that if you picked it up and smiled or thought I look good in this, that was sparking joy. Keep that item. There was some trying on every now and again. I did not add in the winter clothes, they are in on-site storage. That would be easier to do down there. I’m continuing to work on the shoe pile. First I put on the shoes, if they hurt they go in the bin bag, if they don’t hurt I wear them that day. If all goes well and they spark joy they stay. If not… bin bag. Now I have chair time and Cadbury. ---
**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 27, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/309 "2023-05-27T20:29:47Z")
Howdy Y’all! The cheesecake got made. Afterwards much laziness ensued. OK, since I did not make the cake my laziness has already ensued. We had sammiches and then achieved nappage. Day drinkin’ beside the pool has been accomplished, although, I foresee a round two of that in the very near future. **shoe** idjits gotta idjit is all I can say. **Pulley** glad you are adjustin’ to the situation. Hope they can get it all fixed up soonest. **Rocker** yay for the headway on the big piles! ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/310 "2023-05-27T20:42:10Z")
Just up from nappage on the back porch. The sun came around the big tree and it got too hot. Pizza dough is rising, still undecided if’n I’ll cook it in the oven or on the grill. Leaning towards inside, cuz I’m feeling lazy. ---
**Author:** ![teelabrown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teelabrown/32/8412_2.png) [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/311 "2023-05-27T20:48:50Z")
We went for a road trip and took a long drive through the pretty countryside south of Holllister. Then we finished up at San Juan Bautista and went to a barbecue joint and had just about the best baby back ribs I can remember eating. And the place makes a killer potato salad as well. For the remainder of the day, I’m setting up a time to buy our Medigap and Part D policies, and possibly clean a bathroom. And then I’ll set out some Terro bait for the damned ants in the backyard that won’t die. I don’t know that dinner will be necessary after all that barbecue, but we’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/312 "2023-05-27T22:06:17Z")
**missred** , sounds like the kind of day I like. But I did finish my project of straightening all the loose recipes. Between yesterday and today it took about four hours. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/313 "2023-05-27T23:53:51Z")
The MG’s bonnet has been stowed in the boot. (Translation: The MG’s top has been stowed in the trunk.) Mrs. L.A. is going to reheat some pizza in a few minutes. She’s having a margarita, and I’m having ‘ranch water’ (Hornytoads tequila, lime juice, and club soda). ---
**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:** [May 28, 2023, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/314 "2023-05-28T00:04:41Z")
\*_VanGo_, if you haven’t already made supper, do the pizza on te grill. If the patio is too warm, running the oven inside will definitely be. Got a few things accomplished today, but rested more than anything. Now, I’m watching videos, surfing and cuddling a small reddish dog. Sounds like a good Saturday night. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/315 "2023-05-28T00:09:09Z")
I want to drink at your house. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/316 "2023-05-28T00:11:42Z")
Dammit I’m going on the second hour of hiccups. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/317 "2023-05-28T00:28:10Z")
> [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > > [@pullin](#): > > > > Last night I dreamed Dolly Parton won the democratic nomination and got pissed at Trump running his mouth during the debates – and she walked across the stage and slapped him so hard he fell down. > > I need your drugs. Remember, if you didn’t bring enough for everyone to share, the teacher will not be happy with you. **Sensei** will scold you if there’s not enough to go around. The best part about **Yanker** ’s dream is that I could totally see Parton doing that. > [@dogbutler](#): > > > [@rocking\_chair](#): > > > > I would run screaming if there were insects. > > So hearing about the busted case of crickets wouldn’t amuse you? As long as we can make Mexican appetizers with 'em it’s all good. 🥣 > [@dogbutler](#): > > > [@pullin](#): > > > > I used various power tools (chainsaws and fun stuff!) > > So your new Mumper nickname is gonna be **Stumpy** , isn’t it? Or **Hop-a-long** 😁 > [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Got about five minutes of use out of a $40 rental. The guy at the hardware store gave me a refund, which was very nice of him. Last tool I rented was a Bissell carpet cleaner from Home Depot. Got it home and filled the respective tanks with hot water & their magic $20 soap. Fired it up and it wouldn’t dispense soap; just water. Much cursing, and of course we were pushing a deadline to be out of the condo so it could be photographed then sold. Ended up with me pushing the cleaner across the room while Her Ladyship bent over double spraying soap out of pump-spritzer bottle just in front of the thing while it dispensed hot water. Finally got the work done but her morale & back took a beating. Had quite a process trying to turn the damn thing in. The clerk could not comprehend the idea it was broken. It plugs in and turns on; what else could be needed? Sigh. Did get the rental reduced to half price. @teelabrown: congrats on Hubby’s retirement also. Big jump for you both at once. You’ll knock it out of the park I’m sure. As to me: Survived a lovely drone across the Gulf down to Cancun & right back. Then after a short break to catch up on Doping headed off to N’Awlins’ where I am now. My FO is a very cute and personable ~30yo single dude who lives outside New Orleans. Which is why he had arranged to work this particular trip. So as soon as we parked, he dashed for his car to go home, leaving me with the rest of the crew & pax. Normal stuff. As we were deboarding the flight here one of the hot young FAs corners me and asks if he’s single, cause he’s causing her hot flashes just looking at him. “He is” sez I. “Can I introduce them?” sez she. Sure. So the game is afoot. Kids are so fun! 🙂 We picked these FA’s up passing through MIA for just this one leg and they’re leaving immediately back for MIA, so this one chance meeting is it; two airships passing in the night perhaps not to cross paths again for a year or three. Anyhow, since FO went home I went to the downtown hotel alone. Which is hosting a graduation exercise for some post-HS academic thingy I haven’t identified. But lots and lots of young 20yo grads in their regalia with proud parents beaming. Sweet. I am dining alone & slowly here: **[Copper Vine | Wine Bar & Restaurant in Downtown New Orleans](https://www.coppervine.com/)**. They have a very nice garden patio and here in the warm early dusk I’m having a Vieux Carre’ in honor of one of our male Mumpers ( **Rat**? **Doggio**? **Swampy**? All three?) The opening appetizer (mixed olives) & soup (French shallot) course was excellent. I’m about to order the main course with a suitable wine, after consulting my lovely scrawny hippie-chick waitress for advice. … And the verdict is: 12oz roast pork chop w goat cheese grits, veggies, etc., and a glass of French Viognier. I’ve already got the course after that picked out. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/318 "2023-05-28T00:52:15Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I want to drink at your house. You might want to wait for Vieux Carré night. 😉 > [@LSLGuy](#): > > Last tool I rented was a Bissell carpet cleaner from Home Depot. We have a Bissel cleaner. It works well.‘’ ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/319 "2023-05-28T00:52:18Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > I’m having a Vieux Carre’ in honor of one of our male Mumpers ( **Rat**? **Doggio**? **Swampy**? All three? **Flyboy** is who I think of as rhapsodizing about them, although I’m sure our **doggio** occasionally mentions them. **swampy** lurvs his ginnantonics. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409/320 "2023-05-28T00:53:17Z")
> [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > **Flyboy** is who I think of as rhapsodizing about them, although I’m sure our &_doggio_\* And I’ve just mentioned them. My (current favourite) cocktail, [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-head-for-the-hills-mmp/984409.md?page=17)