# (Old) Getting Organised in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [June 10, 2024, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696 "2024-06-10T09:15:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**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:** [June 12, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/141 "2024-06-12T15:11:23Z")
> [@Taters](#): > > **Shoe** , yay for the big ol’ hunk of junk being removed! Yeah, kinda. The appnt. for the electric co. rebate program to come haul it off is … a coupla weeks off. Meanwhile, this thing’s gotta sit in my driveway - landlady & neighbors gonna lurve that - and I am now in the market for a replacement. Which my mother said she’d help with. A few days ago. 'Cept, last night, she kept trying to “cheer me up” with “funny” videos. Which was a series of some asshole prank-calling businesses. Most of which were pizza places, because, to my mother’s sociopath mind, is HILARIOUS. Cuz, yanno, I work at a pizza place. Which never gets its fair share of fucking prank calls, order-no-show, etc. I finally (by text) read her the fucking riot act, pointing out that every ha-ha-funny video represents a waste of business resources, wasted food, employee costs etc. and her reply was, “Smile, it’s a joke!” and I LOST IT AT HER b.c. on top of everything else, do not ever _order_ me to smile, I hear enough of that shit at work … … and I’m guessing asking her for $$ for the fridge probably won’t go over so well right now. In other news, I found a cute Father’s Day card the other day, and since I was awake and pissed off anyway, why NOT go to the post office? So that’s sent off, with full postage, with a semi-schmaltzy handwritten note inside. Oh, and here’s one of the “funny” videos. It’s so cringe. > **[Best | Best prank phone call on pizza 🍕 man. You will laugh it. | By UncleJoe...](https://www.facebook.com/reel/7427557700686571?s=yWDuG2&fs=e&mibextid=oFDknk&rdid=16fbhSsJLDciASKm&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fr%2FaQ5n4SwiFGY9awRS%2F%3Fmibextid%3DoFDknk)** > > Best prank phone call on pizza 🍕 man. You will laugh it. ---
**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:** [June 12, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/142 "2024-06-12T15:16:22Z")
It was hot. And the SSLAWs had more breakdown than a Univison Telenova marathon. I need to run out and get gin and chicken after Spot and I have our dry, flavorless bits. > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Sheeee’s Hereeeee… 😉 😉 She stopped at the Vatican on the way over. 😛 🥳 🎂 🍾_ **HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLYBOY!!!** _🍾 🎂🥳 > [@LSLGuy](#): > > For … reasons … the 1.1 mile store was about 10-15% more expensive than the other. Must be in higher income area. That’s why I shop at the Poor People’s Aldi. Everything is 4-5 cents less. > [@scareyfaerie](#): > > In other big campus news, the VC has now decided he’s fed up with the student protest peace camps You’d think the Viet Cong would be happy with them. 😉 > [@swampbear](#): > > Gonna be tough to squeeze in the requisite sloth today Maybe take off from work for the rest of the week to recover. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/143 "2024-06-12T15:17:57Z")
Ursala Kitteh is at the vet for a suspected UTI (clinically known as a wee wee problem). The vet will see her between appointments. Of course I’m at home being a nervous wreck. ---
**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:** [June 12, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/144 "2024-06-12T15:26:18Z")
**flyboy** Happy birthday!! Seems we’ve got a lot of June kids here. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/145 "2024-06-12T15:39:05Z")
Vet just called. Ursala Kitteh is getting a long lasting antibiotic shot for her UTI. Poor kitty. 🐈‍⬛ ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/146 "2024-06-12T15:39:34Z")
“You will laugh it.” Well, I laughed at _that_. Happiest of birthdays, **flyboy**!!! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/147 "2024-06-12T16:33:28Z")
Got **FCD** a dermatologist appointment next Weds in Prince Frederick. A little farther drive than my derm, but at least he doesn’t have to wait till August. Roxy helped me with some weeding and mulching. We had lunch. Now she’s doing a craft with one of her b-day gifts (which I suspect was regifted - the paint in it was all dried out.) I had some extra paint in the basement, so she’s happy. It’s a tad overcast, but no rain threatened for a couple of days - guess it’s just some passing clouds. Whatevs… 😛 ---
**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:** [June 12, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/148 "2024-06-12T16:52:29Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Certain women enjoy the implied status of paying extra for goods. Doubly so if they’re spending money they didn’t have to earn. While I’m sure you’re right, that couldn’t be further from my spouse’s motivation. Just the thought of her being worried about status makes me chortle. I think it’s more a matter of the place being close, local and having good produce. There is an Aldi that is also close, but it’s disgustingly dirty. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/149 "2024-06-12T17:10:45Z")
And I just made myself an appt with the cardiologist - July 19!! Fortunately, it’s not an urgent need and **FCD** speaks highly of this Dr. And so it begins - we’re in the multiple Dr mode. Dammit. ---
**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:** [June 12, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/150 "2024-06-12T17:37:30Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Just the thought of her being worried about status makes me chortle. I’m glad you got a laugh; those seem to have been in a bit of short supply in your world recently. Although I apologize for the implied slight to your fine and sensible wife. As to **Flyboy** , I didn’t want to mix condolences with happy birthdays, so now’s the time for round 2: > 🎼 🎶 Happy birthday to you! 🎵 > 🎼 🎶 Happy birthday to you! 🎵 > 🎼 🎶 Happy birthday dear **Flyyyyy Boyyyyyy**!🎵 > 🎼 🎶 Happy birthday to you!🎵 And lots lots more. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/151 "2024-06-12T17:43:46Z")
Interestingly, there’s an urgent care for orthopedics in Indy and **FCD** went there this morning. All the hardware in his back got their attention! He’d fallen in the boat and has been in a lot of pain, so his aunt took him this morning. They did xrays and loaded him with drugs, and he’ll go back on Firday to see a surgeon (he saw a PA today) to get a consult. The PA thinks all his hardware is fine - it’s just a bad bruise. Hence the consult with the surgeon. Always something… Unfortunately, his surgeon here will be out of the country for 6 weeks - if something has to be done, he’ll need to find someone sooner than that. To be continued… ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/152 "2024-06-12T18:00:05Z")
Ok, so, there’s a slight chance that the place that I often hang out might be interested in hiring me. I sent an email with my resume on Monday because the big boss wasn’t here when I was. Now since I hadn’t heard from him, I decided to walk over. He left minutes before I got here. I’m currently sitting here waiting for his return and I’m very uncomfortable. I am used to a bit more formality when it comes to stuff like this. It’s sort of like, ok, well why don’t you come over and invite yourself to an interview all impromptu and such. Ugh. So, I don’t know how long he’ll be gone and the second in charge is in a meeting. I am pretty certain that he drives everyone home in the afternoon which is in about an hour. Hopefully he’ll be back sooner so we can talk. Or at least schedule a time to talk. Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for the possible opportunity. I’m just worried about somehow making a fool of myself. Ok, back to your regular mumping. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/153 "2024-06-12T19:08:50Z")
Just got my approval in the mail, I can get a new denture, yay! ---
**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:** [June 12, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/154 "2024-06-12T19:21:48Z")
New teeth, new job, AND new eyeballs? Gurl livin’ the DREAM over here. In all seriousness, I hope things work out better for you than they have in the past. - signed, **shoe,** who still HATESES the new bifocals, she does! ---
**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:** [June 12, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/155 "2024-06-12T19:21:53Z")
Yaay! ETA: @SuntanLotion ---
**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:** [June 12, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/156 "2024-06-12T19:31:58Z")
**shoe** I’ve now got the bifocals for driving and reading, plus the mid range glasses for computering. I tried doing some phone texting last night with no glasses, had to rely on autocorrect entirely too much. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/157 "2024-06-12T19:41:27Z")
I don’t think I mentioned, and I know you’re all on the edges of your seats wondering, but **FCD** got his app to work and he locked his car. Huzzah and all that stuff! I just put a blueberry crisp in the oven for tonight’s dessert. I’m opening a couple of cans of chicken noodle soup and a can of whomp biscuits for supper, because easy. Tomorrow, we’ll have sketties, Firday, Daughter will pick up pizza on her way to retrieve Roxy. At the risk of jinxing everything, I think we’re settling down. ---
**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:** [June 12, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/158 "2024-06-12T20:15:05Z")
I got the spark plugs and fuel filter changed on the Seca II. I put the new petcock onto the new fuel tank. I need to see if I can get the handlebar of so I can try to get the triple-tree off. I called my sister to tell her not to sign the letter from Trusted Recovery Group. I _think_ she said she’d received a letter from the state. She also got phone calls from two asset recovery companies (not TRC). She wished me a happy birthday, and they asked me to send her money. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/159 "2024-06-12T21:16:28Z")
Campbell’s chunky chicken soup is not very good. I think I bought it because it was on sale. I shan’t make that mistake again. The whomp biscuits were good, tho. The blueberry crisp will be good, too. And another day winds down. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696/160 "2024-06-12T21:25:18Z")
YMMV. I personally like the stuff. I prefer their clam chowder, though. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-getting-organised-in-the-mmp/1002696.md?page=9)