# (Old) A spot of good news in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [October 26, 2026, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165 "2026-10-26T08:41:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/101 "2026-10-28T02:54:30Z")
I are a idiot. Despite Charlie’s person telling me I wouldn’t be needed to walk him tonight, I forgot and went over there. No Charlie. I left, but his person saw me and waved. I guess I’d rather forget and go than miss a walk. Still…d’oh. **doggio** , I’m hoping hard that Spot comes to his senses and returns soonest. C’mon, Spot, go hooooome! Every time I saw “Yorkshire gold” in this thread, I thought _weed_. And I’m not even a ~~joker~~ ~~smoker~~ midnight toker. **CatGlove,** I’m sorry about the diagnosis. That’s rough. As for your friend’s loss, bless you for your kindly, thoughtful heart. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > > [@Kitten\_Mitten](#): > > > > brown paper floral wrapped package of peach roses on the ground. Many of the tea lights had burnt out and were not exactly lined up nicely. I was wondering if it was perhaps a proposal gone wrong. I cannot tell a lie, I took one of the roses. > > There’s a story there … but I’d have taken a rose, too. Better you get to enjoy it, than it rotting away in the dark woods. That’s an excellent point. I think the universe intended to reward you with a rose. Oh, my. I can’t stop yawning, and it isn’t quite 8:00 yet. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/102 "2026-10-28T03:05:34Z")
**doggio** Hoping that fool cat comes home soon. I know the stress. Doing the PT that they said I should do. My butt cheeks are quite sore. And my back still hurts. Apparently I need to do something called “opening up my hip flexors?” ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/103 "2026-10-28T03:13:38Z")
> [@nelliebly](#): > > Every time I saw “Yorkshire gold” in this thread, I thought _weed_. Honestly? I had to look it up, to see if it _wasn’t_ a named strain yet. Definitely sounds like it; we already have Acapulco Gold. And ya know what? It’s not. There’s some bizarre strain names\[1\] out there, but this one remains unaffiliated. For now … { _sly gleeful face_ } > [@Paintcharge](#): > > Apparently I need to do something called “opening up my hip flexors?” I’m sure our lovely **Ms. Mollie** can give more yoga info, but I know what that ^^ means, and it _feeeels SO goooooood_ once you figure out what works for your body. * * * 1. “Unicorn Piss” I’m lookin’ at you ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/104 "2026-10-28T04:10:19Z")
Come home Spot! Sorry to hear about the basal cell. **Cat glove**. I know it sounds scary and one should always be concerned with a carcinoma, but you did get one with what’s usually an easy fix ( says someone who has had a few rounds with it and is religious about dermatology checks and sunscreen). ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/105 "2026-10-28T04:15:28Z")
Sending Spot git-home-now vibes. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/106 "2026-10-28T06:40:00Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to heave. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/107 "2026-10-28T10:26:14Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. _YAWN_ ‘Tis 50 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 78 and partly cloudy. We shall procure provisions this mornin’ and get fried chikin plates from the Pubic Sto’ for lunch as today’s main need to feed. Then the usual RDOS sloth will take up the rest of the day. Now I need more caffeine and to feed rumbly tummy. Then at some point I suppose I must purtify and don attire acceptable for bein’ amongst the great unwashed. Rah. Happy Hump Day Y’all! ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/108 "2026-10-28T11:20:05Z")
Oh no! Spot, go home right now!!! ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/109 "2026-10-28T12:05:05Z")
Morning. It’s lovely and sunny out there, if chilly and the wind has dropped. I should really head out somewhere and maybe go look at some pretty leaves and things. Maybe do the boring clothes shopping I procrastinated my way out of yesterday as well; I guess I’m gonna need some smart interview-type clothes again, boo. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/110 "2026-10-28T12:21:33Z")
Forty-some Ferrets this morning - I can’t be bothered to look at the thermometer - heading to the upper 60s. Today I plan to set the rocks around the newly-prepped iris bed. I’ll plant Naked Lady bulbs along the back and side, then place the iris. At least that’s the plan. We’ll see how much I’m able to get done. **FCD** is taking the just-finished cabinet to the boat to install it. He didn’t ask for help and I’m not going to offer. I refuse to be a mind reader. Sometimes I feel like he doesn’t ask as a test of sorts to see if I’ll volunteer or not. I’m too old for such games. Or maybe I’m jumping to conclusions. I dunno… I got an email from the gummint about annual verification of dependent eligibility for benefits - specifically for health insurance. I recall doing it in the past, but the email didn’t include a link or a deadline, so I’m suspicious of the gummint hoping people miss it so they can stop paying out. I know I only pay a portion of the actual insurance premium, and even at that, it’s almost $900/mo (to be raised to $974 in 2027) Maybe I’m paranoid… I did some poking around - verification is done during Open Season, which starts on Nov 9. So I put a reminder in Outlook to check again. I’ll take a look at other options but our coverage is outstanding and at our age, we need the best we can get. Down to the last week of mid-term campaigning. I expect my texts and emails to reduce considerably. I’m so tired of candidates who aren’t even in my state, let alone my district, begging for $$. Blurred to whine - feel free to ignoreIt’s obscene how much it costs to be elected to positions that don’t pay huge amounts. But I know it’s about the power, not the paycheck. Anyway, in another week, they’ll start campaigning for 2028… 🙄 OK, that’s out of my system. In a little bit, I’ll shower and dress to get grubby. For now, there’s a bit more reading to be done. Happy Wednesday! ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/111 "2026-10-28T13:15:43Z")
I have an appointment with my eye doctor this afternoon. I have glaucoma, and this will probably be a routine pressure check. {{{{{{Cat\_Glove}}}}}} I’m sending go-home vibes to Spot and all other wandering fuzz-butts. You know there are lots of them. ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/112 "2026-10-28T13:27:32Z")
Afternoon, mumpers! It’s currently 15c/59f with no predicted change, and partly cloudy. Weather app says “The fucking clouds are all lurking around like total douche waffles.” **Mollie** another lovely pic, you really are working that camera! And that cup of tea is a fine colour 🙂 **Cat\_Glove** sorry to hear about the news from the dermatologist, I hope they can get you sorted out very quickly. Yay for getting stuff done though, a productive day with a nice bit of outdoor walking sounds perfect. **{{{{{doggio}}}}}** I hope Spot comes home soonest - hopefully he’s not down at the local bar with Onan, plotting their overthrow of the primates. Yesterday was a busy day, I logged out of irk on time and finished sorted out campus food, then went to the gym. Came home and fed cats ('im indoors forgot!), then had some sofa time with Blossom before dinner arrived. We watched some tellybox stuff and I was in bed at a very reasonable hour. Up stupidly early today, sheveled and on campus in time to find my 9am meeting had been cancelled. Not a problem, I still had a 10.30am one to look forward to! It’s a nice day here, only three of us in the office and TM has the day off so we’re enjoying the quiet. I have no plans for tonight, would have been out with friends but one of them isn’t well so we’ve cancelled for this week. That means I’m at home, and I’ll be cooking. I took some chicken out of the freezer and am waiting for inspiration to strike! ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/113 "2026-10-28T13:35:54Z")
Good morning. I did double yoga last night. My Monday Power instructor, whom I know from church, attended the second class. She was a bit surprised at the sweaty mess standing under the ceiling fan desperately trying to dry herself off, and asked if I were doubling up. I told her yes, and she was quiet and then asked “How many power classes do you do in a week?” I answered three - sometimes four, depending on my meeting schedule. She was a bit surprised and asked why I was taking so many. I told her one of my medications in known for causing loss of muscle mass. She looked curious and asked what I was taking, so I told her. She was quiet and finally said, “I guess that explains the painted toenails.” I have decided that being honest and treating matter-of-factly is the way to go. Most people who know me also know my fuck supply (which was rather low to begin with) is nearly depleted. [![](https://sewingmachinations.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/meme.jpg) ](https://sewingmachinations.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/meme.jpg) I’m Gen X, I’m tired, and I’m nearly out of fucks to give. > [@swampbear](#): > > **Mollie** Michael Curry would be some big shoes to fill. However, I think the current Presiding Bishop of the ECUSA is doin’ a great job. I do have a lot of respect or Bishop Rowe. I agree - he’s great. If you ever get the chance to meet Bishop Curry, take it. When he speaks with you, you feel like the most important person in the room. My MIL was on the vestry of a Colony in Garner, so Bishop Curry was a frequent visitor. He recognized **Mrs Magill** about ten years later when he visited our church in Charlotte. > [@](#): > > Also, lookin’ good in that pic! A great reason to have a big happy. 😁 > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > I’m sure our lovely **Ms. Mollie** can give more yoga info, but I know what that ^^ means, and it _feeeels SO goooooood_ once you figure out what works for your body. Depending on how active you want to be, I would recommend a flow from a low crescent lung to a half split flow, or a half frog pose. A pigeon pose is also good, but you have to keep the front knee at 90º, which is not easy for some people. I have to manually pick up my ankle and move it forward. > [@dogbutler](#): > > Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to heave. Wait - what about Spot? > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I’m so tired of candidates who aren’t even in my state, let alone my district, begging for $$. I mark them as spam and block them. I know you’re not Jon Ossoff, and even if you were, I’m still not going to click on an unknown link and put in my credit card information. > [@scareyfaerie](#): > > **Mollie** another lovely pic, you really are working that camera! And that cup of tea is a fine colour 🙂 Shucks - you’re making me tear up. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/114 "2026-10-28T13:40:06Z")
Good morning. It’s 43F and damp outside. We’ll reach 53F with rain showers and clouds all day. **Doggio** , sending my best “Get yer butt home!” vibes for Spot. **Cat Glove** , I’m sorry about the diagnosis, but I’m glad it’s fixed relatively easily. My garbage company is a private company that is part of a large conglomerate, and they are my only choice unless I want to make dump runs. I pay $90-something every two months, and that includes large yard waste and recycling bins. Since I live in the unincorporated part of the county, there are no extras like special days for getting rid of excess garbage, furniture, yard waste or appliances. Cities around me that use the same company have that. Other nearby cities use city garbage collection, which is part of the overall utility bill. Mr. Taters slept late yesterday, woke up long enough to have a little broth, and went back to bed for a while longer. When he woke again, he felt pretty decent, though washed out. I brought up seeing a doc, and he said that if he got this a third time, he’d go. I pointed out that he’s been sick three times already with this. He googled it and thinks he’s just had different strains of the flu, and they hit so hard because his resistance is down. 🙄 Maybe, maybe not. He’s lost weight. I think something else is going on, and I told him so. I also told him he needs to get flu shots since he seems so vulnerable all of a sudden. He said, “Next year, I’ve already had the flu now, so there is no point.” Grrrrrrr. He can be so damn annoying. I need to get groceries, and I’m hoping the pups’ Apoquel prescription is ready today so I can pick it up while I’m out. That’s about it for the plans. Please take care of yourselves. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/115 "2026-10-28T13:56:42Z")
In my county, there are 2 or 3 private companies that pick up trash - not sure if any of them do recycling. According to Google’s AI, it runs $55-$85 per quarter. Being just 2 of us, it’s rare that we fill a can in a week, so we just take our own to the convenience center every 3-4 weeks for free, and we can take recycling, used oil, used batteries, scrap metal, fluorescent tubes, electronics, all for free. Plus people unofficially leave good stuff near the dumpsters for whoever wants it - we’ve left and picked up things ourselves. The landfill charges $10 per pickup truckload, or by the ton if you use a trailer. We’ve saved a buttload over the years, even factoring in our gas, by taking it ourselves. So until we’re too infirm to drive to the county dumpsters, we shall continue. OK, shower time, then work. It’s 10AM, fercryinoutloud!! ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/116 "2026-10-28T15:05:12Z")
Happy hump day! Up, caffeinating, voted, breakfasted and fixing to do KP. I have to be home to sign for infusions arriving sometime today, so not a whole lot else shaking. Y’all have a great day! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/117 "2026-10-28T16:15:10Z")
A gloomy start to the day has turned to blue skies. Went to exercise, but the room was easily 80F or more, so it was just mild stretches. They really need to get the HVAC under control. I had a package waiting outside the apartment door this morning. The wife’s niece, who is a jumbo jet pilot, sent us a selection of Brazilian coffee that she picked up in Rio on her last trip. I now have more bags of coffee beans than I can possibly use before I die. Need to make a grocery run, but otherwise a lazy day. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/118 "2026-10-28T16:26:08Z")
[Iris are all planted!](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10165182812977427&set=pcb.10165182821092427) The ones my mom identified by color are clumped together and the rest are randomly placed. So come spring, we shall see what’s there. Meanwhile, I have a metric butt-ton of naked lady bulbs. Maybe tomorrow I’ll spread them all over the side hill. I think I’ll put a few in the back yard too. But I’m done for now. I’s tahred!! The cabinet went right into the boat with ease, so **FCD** is pleased. Apparently all his measuring and re-measuring and re-re-measuring paid off. Now he’s working on the helmsman seat that will go atop the cabinet. As for me, I’m going to take a break, then maybe play in clay. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/119 "2026-10-28T17:33:44Z")
Afternoon all. Stayed in bed until after 9am today (the baseball game went to extra innings) and by the time I had checked e-mail, got the dishwasher dishwashering and did some errands (gas for car, glasses nose guards attached, and banking done) and got home, it was after 12pm so I missed my morning missive. Relaxing now, pancakes and bacon are in my belly and nothing else is on the agenda, so RDOS activities will reign supreme. And it’s 72F, bright and shiny outside with nary a chance of rain. Life is good. **nellie** , we at least you got a nice walk out of it. **VanGo** , open up them flexors, now, now, now!! 😀 **Nut** , not big on clothes shopping either, usually try to do in all at once, hope you can find the right look. **FCM** , good point on the insurance, I haven’t got anything except ads for Medicare Advantage plans, which I don’t need. Haven’t been getting many letters (mostly the Democrats begging for $$$) probably because Ali-bama is so far MAGA red it’s not worth putting much funding into. And conga-rats for (almost) finishing the fall planting. **Knots** , eyes have been behaving this year, probably will get them checked in 2027 unless something goes wrong. Hope the pressure is fine. **boo fae** , always nice to get to a meeting that has been cancelled. (Not!). **Mollie** , I thing the > [@Mollie\_Magill](#): > > being honest and treating matter-of-factly is the way to go is the wisest move at this stage, you’re fully committed and others will be noticing. **Taters** , you’ve done what you could for Hubs, outside of drugging him and hauling him to the Doctor; I just hope it doesn’t re-occur again. **Cookie** , 80F inside is a bit much for exercising. Have fun cheating death while drinking all that excellent coffee… And finally am caught up for the moment, so will check on the dishwasher, get an apple to munch on, and continue into the day. Have a good one all. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165/120 "2026-10-28T17:56:56Z")
Apprently starting people earlier, and letting people with clerk program access makes things run smoother. Who knew. I was out by 11:30, came home, showered, and did some fruitless cat searching. I had orange cranberry oatmeal for lunch. > [@Mollie\_Magill](#): > > Wait - what about Spot? Still MIA. I had put out some cat food and liver treats, the liver treats were eaten. So maybe he’s hanging around. Or Onan has turned carnivorous. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > In my county, there are 2 or 3 private companies that pick up trash - not sure if any of them do recycling. According to Google’s AI, it runs $55-$85 per quarter. I pay Big Trash &15 a month. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > So come spring, we shall see what’s there. Yeah, because right now they are a tad underwhelming. > [@Chefguy](#): > > I now have more bags of coffee beans than I can possibly use before I die. “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” - Warren Zevon. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165.md?page=7)